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DEL.ICIO.USDogs have many options on O-line
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It’s official - Bulldogs left tackle Trinton Sturdivant will miss the 2008 season with a knee injury.
So now your No. 1-ranked Bulldogs have to make a major adjustment. Obviously Sturdivant was their best option there at left tackle. I’ll be getting into this today as a followup story but what do you think is the best way for the offensive line to adsorb his loss?
The easy answer is to simply elevate Josh Davis to first team. Davis (6-6, 293, RSo.) was a very highly-touted prospect out of Jayess, Miss., but has played very little to date, perhaps because Sturdivant has been so good. Davis got Sturdivant’s reps in Monday’s scrimmage.
Another option is moving left guard Vince Vance outside to tackle. Vance (6-8, 320) came to Georgia as a tackle and repped there a lot last season but has played mainly inside. Together with Sturdivant they formed a formidable left side of the line. CMR was also talking about moving guard Clint Boling out to left tackle but Boling is suspended for the first game.
One of the best options in my opinion may be to move right tackle Kiante Tripp over to the left side. The redshirt sophomore from Atlanta is the Bulldogs’ most athletic lineman. He told me in a recent interview that he set three O-lineman records this summer: 40-yard dash (4.82 seconds), back squat (645 pounds) and power-clean lift (370). He said he was aiming for the bench and vertical leap records but didn’t get a chance to attempt them. Last time I checked that was the type of athleticism coaches are looking for at left tackle, which protects quarterback Matthew Stafford’s blind side.
I know, I know. It’s not that simple. There’s a lot more that goes into learning such an important position. But the coach Stacy Searels has 18 days to make it happen. The best thing for Georgia is it has recruited a lot of O-lineman the last couple of years so it has a lot of options. But clearly Sturdivant was the best one.
So what do you think? Devastating blow or bump in the road?
PRACTICE UPDATES COMING THIS AFTERNOON.
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By dcdawg
August 12, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this
Chip, Whats the best case scenario for an injury like that? Half the season? I haven’t a clue. Thanks for the updates, I wish they were more appreciated by all.
By CarolinaJacket
August 12, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this
I wish Trinton well. I hate it when a player who has worked so hard suffers a serious injury, regardless of who they play for.
By keep it real
August 12, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this
It’s official…He’s out for season. Mark Richt got approx. 2 years to bring in a NC; if not, he will be sweating bulletings in 2009. The season doesn’t get any easier. F*&%^K! What was CMR and Staff thinking about.
By Toom
August 12, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this
Horrible news to wake up to. I wish him a speedy recovery for his sake and for Georgia’s. That being said, our coaches seem to get the players to handle adversity well. This is the first major test of many to come, in many forms, I’m sure.
By Erk
August 12, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this
This hurts a great deal but we will be able to adjust. Someone else will step up. Hopefully it’s not a tear and he’ll be back for that tough stretch against Bama, Tenn, LSU & Fla, although the Bama game probably wouldn’t allow enough time to heal.
By TMDAWG
August 12, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this
No worries Chip, I think we’ll be fine with all the “O” lineman we’ve got. It’s an opportunity for someone to step up an show what they can do!
By Twilb Dawg
August 12, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this
D@mn!!! That just SUCKS!!
By dgroy
August 12, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this
UGA has so many star athletes Left, it won’t make much difference.
By Milton Jeff
August 12, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this
Losing Trinton definetly hurts. However, I think we have great coaches & depth players that we should be able to overcome this. Go with the Kiante Tripp option. He’s been doing great so far after switching from D to O. Lets not lose focus here. Chip: Heard Green re-aggravated his hip flexor again. Any more updates? Severity?
By Fat Dawg
August 12, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this
It’s a bump man. My DAWGS have great backups. We’re the best team, period. We’ve spanked Florida & we beat the best offense last year in Hawaii. Like I’ve said, we’re going all the way if I have anything to do with it.
By Rick
August 12, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this
Torn ACL, MCL, and Patella. Sorry for UGA’s loss. At least he’s only a sophomore. I hope he has a full recovery and is back early next year. We Gators feel your pain (after losing CI).
By AlphaGator
August 12, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this
Karma is a b***…Sturdivant ended the Gator’s Teron Sanders’ season last year with an illegal block (by diving at his knees). Has anyone confirmed that it happened during a play, or was he practicing a James Brown split maneuver for their first TD against Georgia Southern?
By AlphaGator
August 12, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this
Karma is a b***…Sturdivant ended the Gator’s Teron Sanders’ season last year with an illegal block (by diving at his knees). Has anyone confirmed that it happened during a play, or was he practicing a James Brown split maneuver for their first TD against Georgia Southern?
By RumorMonger
August 12, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this
I have absolutely NO credible source for this. I hope beyond all hope that it is false, but I’ve read that his injury is of the Albert Hollis type severity and it is unlikely he’ll be able to play again. Again I repeat that this is just a completely unsubstantiated rumor and I’ve no credible reason to back it’s veracity. Despite that disclaimer it is not to early to pray for the young man’s speedy recovery whatever the extent of his injury.
By ED
August 12, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
Chip,
Can THAT much damage be done wearing a knee brace? Surely, every lineman wears the braces at all times.
I fear this is just the start of injuries that will make all of our heads hurt.
By Mobile Dawg
August 12, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this
Devastating bump in the road. These things happen unfortunately, I feel for the young man far more than the program. As important as he was I believe we a couple of good options.
Green’s continued problems with the hip and the lack of Knowshon also concern me as well as we still have 3 weeks before the season opens. When will Southerland return? Let’s hope for the best and prepare for the worst.
By Mike the Tiger
August 12, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this
Karma 2: Sturdivant was one of the thugs that fondled and terrorized the pregnant woman last month. Both fondlers received general absolution from Richt.
By Dawg Fud
August 12, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this
I wish you a safe and speedy recovery Trinton!
By Ben
August 12, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this
I think that Josh Davis will step up. Weve got too much talent on this team to have one position sink the season.
By sad
August 12, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this
Its the freaking SI Jinx
By UGA 2003
August 12, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this
Yeah, same injury as Hollis, but Sturdivant isn’t a back, he’s a lineman. He’ll be back next year. Move Vance over.
By KC Kid
August 12, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this
I’m a Tech fan but I wish the kid well. Just had ACL surgery myself. It sucks.
The worst part is learning to trust your knee again. Best wishes kid, work hard at rehab and you’ll be fine next year.
By PTC DAWG
August 12, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this
Degenerates that use these blogs to solely take personal shots at players are JERKS of the highest order. Talk about Karma, one day they’ll know that that means.
By KrisG
August 12, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this
Tiger boy:
“Thugs” do no stick around while there are pregnant women in the vicinity. “Terrorize?” Ain’t you trying way too hard?
By WSP Dawg
August 12, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this
I am going to jump off the back of Sanford Stadium. This is miserable
By Andy in Ohio
August 12, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this
Pretty big bump in the road, in my opinion. I think Stacy Searels will figure out who is best to put over there and I think he’ll get the line together in time for the season opener. I think we’ll be ok, but we’re definitely going to be missing him this year as that is the most important spot on the OL.
By D.Ellis
August 12, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this
Mike The Tiger-Nice post. You fn dip shi$. Dude has a season ending and possible career ending injury….which he would have been a first day pick in the NFL and could have helped his own family financially and his grnadchildren’s grnadchildren and you are talking aobut Karma for touching a pregnant women’s stomach.
Sturdivant the same thug who was his calss president and graduated with honors from high school. He’s a kid dude. Lay off of him. Karma doesn’t have anything to do with it. It’s a part of the sport.
And it sucks for us because you are a part of the sport as well.
By Eric
August 12, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this
I was bracing myself for something like this, I just hope they can get through with no more major injuries. The injuries are starting to pile up now. Georgia is now thin at saftey, fullback, and now offensive line.
By joe
August 12, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this
Hate it for the kid…he was UGA’s best lineman, hope he can come back and play again in the future…it just continues to unravel for the pups before they even play one game…the SI jinx!!
By Milton Jeff
August 12, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this
Any more Knowshon rumors? This “shoulder issue” is becoming a little strange. No other details are being provided. Chip, could you fill us in? Is it a bruise, dislocation or separation of the shoulder??
By mike
August 12, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this
i will never understand why fans of other schools come on here to talk trash. get a life.
i feel sorry for trinton as we all should but he is tough as nails and will be back 100% for next season. we have so many studs up front that i bet we wont miss him at all.
By BullDawg Rick
August 12, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this
GodSpeed to you on your recovery, Trinton!!!
Go Dawgs!!
By Justin
August 12, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this
AlphaGator— Sort of like the Karma factor of losing your TE Ingram after Meyer played coy with the media about his injury? Meyer ALWAYS lies about injuries in an attempt to “psych out” his opposition. I guess that bit him on the A$$ in a karmic-sense as well.
By YANKEEDAWG
August 12, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this
Why would anyone gloat over the fact the someone has gotten injured. Alpha Gator and Mke the Tiger you are both probaly the first to stop at car accidents just to stare not help. I don’t remember any Dawg fan gloating over Floridas loses to injurys. NO CLASS AT ALL ! And you guys talk about us Yankees . GO DAWGS AND LET’S GO RUTGERS!!!!
By dawggirl
August 12, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this
I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m devastated. Hopefully, someone else can slide into that role, but I’m much more wary about the season in general now. I was already a little bit wary anyway. I hope he has a speedy recovery, and comes back next year good as new.
Terrorizing a pregnant woman? Hardly. If there was anything at all to that story, it would have gone much further than it did. I think the woman made it up to cover why she was out so late at night where she shouldn’t have been. As much as I despise Duke, do we not remember the Lacrosse team scandal?
By Halberstram
August 12, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this
Lets lay off the low blow shots. Terrible news for UGA. Hopefully with the time remaining, the coaches can figure out a way to lessen the blow. There’s no way to replace him, but hopefully we can have time to figure out the best replacement.
Go Dawgs!
By Real Dawg
August 12, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this
This is a stumbling block, not a roadblock. This team will be okay. All the negativity here is not from real dawgs anyway, so take their chicken little, sky is falling crap with a grain of salt. Oh yeah, one more thing…GO DAWGS!!
By MDawg
August 12, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this
PTC Dawg, AMEN! The kid is hurt so stop with the classless mess & have some compassion! It’s easy to ridicule people you only read about or see in person. I think people forget the players are real people too, everyone has faults & does stuff they shouldn’t.
Trinton, may God bless at this time & as you recover.
I like Chip’s options in this order: Vance, Tripp & Davis. Unless Tripp is going to be a AA type of LT it would probably be best not to change positions around to much. This might change our O in the short term if whoever takes Trinton’s spot needs help. If that’s the case then I like the thought of going with a lot of 2 TE sets. Also we could use some of the guys moved to FB as H-backs on that side to help out. What this may mean is that the O has to be more conservative until the OL solidifies. Realistically it was going to be that way before this happened but now it might take even longer. The SC, ASU & AL games being one after the other has worried me all summer if the O is limited it could be an issue during this stretch. As the season goes on the O should gel then open up. The good news is our D is the strength of this team & hopefully can keeps games close. So early on we might have win nail bitters with old style ball control & D if so Walsh may have to deliver early. As the season goes on this will become more of a bump in the road but right now it’s hard not to think it’s devastating.
By 2blades
August 12, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this
Dawgs are having a rough time right now to major players gone Sturdivant for the year and Knowshon for four or five games ,that’s a big hit.Good luck Dawgs,with your schedule you will need it.
By Ben
August 12, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this
Your 3 loss Georgia Bulldogs ladies and gentleman! Stafford and Moreno goes pro and “The Nation” woofs and cries.
Womp womp.
There’s always basketball season, oh yeah, wait, no there isn’t. Maybe next year pups.
By DawgFood
August 12, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this
Typical gator fan laughing at a kid getting hurt.
By Flagboy
August 12, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this
YAY YAY YAY, this makes me soooo happy!!! I hope the stupid mutts get more injuries YAYAYAYAYAY!!! I am so excited that I am going to get some of my dorm mates (all male like me, not that theres anything wrong with that) in the greatest tickle pile EVER!!!!!!!!!! GO AWESOME YELLOW JACKETS!!!!
By azcat225
August 12, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this
To the poster wondering why this would happen with a knee brace on: The only thing the braces are good for is providing some, not complete, protection from a blow from the side. Your knee still swivels and torques inside the brace and from the description of the damage, that’s what happened to this kid. Braces probably provide just as much psychological benefit as physical benefit to an OL.
To the “karma” dirtbags: I can only echo what some one else posted—-you will find out, sooner or later, what karma is really all about.
Best wishes for a complete recovery to Mr. Sturdivant.
By tiger7_88
August 12, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this
Always terrible to find out about such an injury and I wish the kid well and hope he has a full recovery.
But you’ve gotta be kidding about that last question. Rhetorical, right? Here, I’ll give you the typical puppy fan answer:
DANG RIGHT WEEYUL BE JAYUST AS GOOOOOD, WE’Z GOT TEN MOWER BIG’UNZ RIGHT A’HIND HEEYUM THATS JEST AZ GOOOOOOD AZ HE EEYUZ GO DAWGS WHOOOOO SIC’UM WOOOF WOOF WOOF!!!
By Jabbo
August 12, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this
Dawgs are done…too big a loss to absorb…especially with moreno’s off-fied troubles about to explode…we’ve gone from national champs to 9-and-3…or worse…hate to be that pessimistic…but have to call it the way I see it.
By HAHAHAHAHAHA
August 12, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this
HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That’s what no good thug gets. And don’t act like you UGAY don’t say the same things when other team’s players get hurt or kicked off a team.
Karma is a BI*$H
By AltamahaDawg
August 12, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this
Alpha, judging from your comments and the casual nature in which you make up lies, you are pretty brave to talk about karma cathing up to anybody.
Mike the problem is that anyone who knows the truth, just reads you for what you are.
By gTech
August 12, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this
Thanks for that Flagboy. Im sure you are a real good UF or AU fan.
Sorry to hear about the injuries. Hope he has a good recovery.
By DJNEWT
August 12, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this
No question Trinton is one of the best in college football with All-American potential, but even still one man doesn’t make a TEAM. The TEAM will have to come together and work harder to cover for our fallen comrade. That which does not kill you makes you stronger. Hopefully there won’t be any more injuries, but that is very unlikely. There will be injuries that will require others to step up which is exactly what great teams do. The DAWGZ will be fine. Get well soon Trinton. We look forward to seeing you back right away!
By SCDAWG
August 12, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this
It helps that Searles is the O-line coach- he’ll be able to get any of the guys ready to play. It certainly doesn’t help, but two years ago it would have been devastating.
By Paddy
August 12, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this
A loss of your best lineman is always real bad and a major concern. To win the SEC the Dawgs will have to overcome even more adversity. When we do win the SEC this year you will easily be able to tell which players stepped up their game to make this transition workable. Very good depth at OL. Lets see who grabs the brass ring.
By TampaDawg
August 12, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this
AlphaGaytor,
Don’t you have UiF blog to go chat on?? I think ESPN came out with an article yesterday about how Tebow hasn’t lead the gaytors from behind to win. Wow, he’s so amazing(sarcasm) He backed into that Heisman Trophy, just like your gaytors backed into a NC in 2006. You’re pathetic.
By TampaDawg
August 12, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this
AlphaGaytor,
Don’t you have a UiF blog to go chat on?? I think ESPN came out with an article yesterday about how Tebow hasn’t lead the gaytors from behind to win. Wow, he’s so amazing(sarcasm) He backed into that Heisman Trophy, just like your gaytors backed into a NC in 2006. You’re pathetic.
By PBR=America in a can
August 12, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this
Well it definitely sucks for number #77… Hopefully he will have a speedy recovery, the whole bulldawg nation expresses our thoughts and prayers. We should be fine even though the loss of a talent like TS is a temporary setback. Good thing we have recruited lots of quality linemen over the last 2-3 years. Linemen are like a good pair of Jorts to a Gaytor…there is no such thing as having too many.
By P Dawg
August 12, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this
Mike the Tiger, I had no idea you were at the dorms at 1am that night when the woman claims that she was inappropriately belly rubbed. That really sounds like she was terrorized. Before you start judging, you need to stfu and get all the facts first. I guess you’re so tired of getting beat by UGA that you hate all the players. Sucks to be you!
By mcdawg
August 12, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
-this is the first gut check-they will come early and often this season
By NICK
August 12, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
It certainly hurts no doubt about it. First string anywhere on the field is gonna hurt but especially one of his caliber. The bad thing about that injury is it’s usually a two year process. Out one year for surgery, healing and rehab. The next year spent relearning to use it. I think of some running backs especially over the years that had that injury and their first year back on it was horrible. Production way down, then the come out of it the next year. So his will probably be similar, maybe not as noticeable if he was running the ball and scoring TD’s. I hope he’s at least able to get a medical redshirt. It sucks to lose him but I know they have some quality depth at OL and will make the right adjustments. Just think, he was a new and unexperienced player this time last year and all the question marks surrounding him and the rest of the young OL and it worked out fine so I think someone will step up. Still going to miss him though for sure. Get well TS, keep your chin up. Go Dawgs!
By dogs54
August 12, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this
Best wishes to Trinton for a speedy recovery. You always hate to hear when a kid gets hurt like that. Chip, is there more to Knowshon’s injury then the coaching staff is letting on right now? I’ve also heard rumblings of him having off-the-field troubles. Any word?
By Bryan G
August 12, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this
Jabbo…what off the field troubles does Moreno have exactly?
By A Non-Idiot LSU Fan
August 12, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
I am very sorry to hear about Mr Sturdivants injury and hope he can make a full recovery. Things like this go beyond rivalry. I have heard that he is a fine young man who has an opportunity to have a future in the NFL. I wish him and his family the best. To those who stoop to make negative comments please put yourself in his place (and his families) right now and consider how you would feel reading such things while you lay there in the hospital with your entire future in doubt. Lay off the young man!
By Dawgfan
August 12, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this
Why is is SO hard for people to just ignore the comments from people like Karma/ gator fans??? Just don’t respond or pay them any intention and they won’t think their silly games are as fun anymore. Simple..really.
By BjohnDawg
August 12, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this
National Championship teams work through injuries. No one team is immune to injuries. If the Dawgs are as good as everyone thinks they are ( and I think they are very good) then this is a bump in the road. Hate it for the young man.
By georgiagirl
August 12, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this
For any fan to laugh about a player getting hurt, is the lowest of class. But remember when you do this that it will come back around to you and bite you in the a@@. You are the real thugs, to think it funny that any player on any team as a season ending injury, THUG THUG, what goes around come around. GO DAWGS Be wishes and prayers to Trinton
By KARMA IS A WHAT?
August 12, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this
IF this whole injury is really based around Karma, then I fear for the THUG Florida player that speared Matt Satfford 5 seconds after he had taken a knee. YOUTUBE it. Urban Meyer tried to argue it was confusion over being offsides… HE WAS DOWN ON A KNEE!! How is that confusing?
And one more thing, get over the Celebration for crying out loud. UGA got 22.5 yards worth of penalties that allowed Florida to get an easy TD on their next possession. We did something wrong anf got punished and paid for it. RELAX!!
By MDawg
August 12, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this
2blades, we’ve heard about Knowshon having shoulder issues but not that he’ll be miss any games so what are you talking about?!?
Jabbo, yes please explain the off the field troubles Moreno has that are about to ‘explode’.
By Jim
August 12, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this
Will Trinton be able to get a medical redshirt?
By HOUDAWG
August 12, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this
I call it a devastating bump …..
By BuzzGT
August 12, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
I feel sorry for Sturdivant. The only good news is that he is just a Sophmore. And since he started as a true freshman, he has a redshirt year available. I hope he has a speedy recovery.
By drave15
August 12, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this
You might be able to win the SEC East with two losses, maybe. And that is what Sturdivant was, the difference between one, two, or even maybe three SEC losses. We go full strength, maybe we do have a shot at a NC. See you at the peach bowl.
By ScoobySnacks
August 12, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this
Put me at LT
My measurables and stats:
6’6” 312 lbs 21% body fat sub 5.3 40 yard dash graduated from college in 1996
I think I can make it work. I got a couple years of eligibility left (quit ball sophmore year due to tailbone injury and laziness but I think I am over both.)
I am pretty sure I can go a full season without a cigarette (haven’t tried in a couple years…ok 10…) But I can still get after somebody.
I’ll do anything to help UGA bring that trophy home. Coach Richt my number is….
By Query
August 12, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this
What is up with Vince Vance? Did he even start a game last year? The dude is a physical monster and I distinctly remember alot of hype about him a year ago when he came out of JUCO. Time to step up Vince.
By Gen Neyland
August 12, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this
Anybody can come in here with comments considered by them to be funny. Injuries in contact sports is not uncommon. They happen coast to coast every day. Fans of other programs won’t be spared season enders, of which, UT has lost a DT for 2008 on an already thin D-Line. Go ahead and say he got his due. Go ahead and say it’s payback for whatever you wish. Fact is his number came up. From this Volunteer’s perspective, may Sturdivant recover for 2009 and beyond…
By B. P.
August 12, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this
Keep it real: What the F*&%^K are you talking about? I definitely hate to see any injuries for our beloved Dawgs, but I hate it far worse for guys like Trinton who have worked and prepared for the championship run and have to watch from the sideline. I’m sure we’ll find a capable substitute and Coach Searels can work wonders as he did w/very limited depth and experience last year.
By David C
August 12, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this
It is a blow but its not devastating we have plenty of linemen but losing Sturdivant does hurt but i feel we have the depth to replace him but it is a shame because Sturdivant made the All SEC freshman team last year and he was only going to get better this year as a sophomore but we have options so we will get threw it
By GATORZONE
August 12, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this
Good Luck Sturdivant! You are a heck of a player and I hope your recovery is speedy!
By Villa Rica DAWG
August 12, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this
I hate that…
Thankfully, we have depth at the line this season and Sturdivant has plenty of time to live the glory days at UGA before making millions in the NFL.
By ron
August 12, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this
i don’t think the dawgs are that deep on the o line where they have that many to choose from witout it having an effect at other skilled positions.has anyone noticed the dawgs are to college what the cincinnati bengals are to pro football.
By Phat Phil
August 12, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this
Well all you Jawja fans can start working on your “excuses” for UGA having a crappy year. In addition to the injuries don’t forget about the players in jail or suspened for violating rules. Enjoy the Music City Bowl….hahahahahahahahahaha!
By Bob
August 12, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this
As usual Gatorzone, Buzzgt and General Neyland are classy. We could stand with lots more fans like that….and that includes some so called Dawg fans too.
Tough luck on Sturdivant. Fortunately Searles is a great coordinator and I think we will be ok, if a bit thinner. Glad we are starting out with Southern and C. Michigan now.
By Lane
August 12, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this
Trinton is a super talent. Best alternative probably to move Tripp to the left side-will be and adjustment period. Has Cordy Glenn moved ahead of J. Anderson on the depth chart. Georgia has depth, Trinton will be missed, however.
Georgiadogs.com has removed the depth chart from the site, Chip could you please provide on a regular basis.
Would like o’view of the O/L by position/player - there is tremendous potential depth, question is progression.
Thanks
Lane
By SCBird
August 12, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this
Even though I’m a Gamecock, it sucks to see these kids get hurt. I don’t think no rivalry is that serious, where I would be happy that a kid got hurt. I’m sure someone will step up.
By reebok
August 12, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this
I’m a Tech fan, but a real fan doesn’t wish injuries on anyone. I hope your O-lineman gets the right care and achieves complete recovery. This is where UGAs great recruiting classes year after year will pay off. Richt will plug another 4-star stud in there and you’ll be fine.
By reservoirDAWG
August 12, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this
I think Searels will have the line performing well. There are 18 practices left and enogh talent to fill the void. I hate it for Sturdivant, but unfortunetly injuries happen in this game.
By Obnoxious Georgia Fan
August 12, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this
Sturdivant is a great player but the effects of these types of injuries are often blown out of proportion, especially when they happen in the preseason. Chip Towers writes of a “devasting blow” to Georgia’s offense. Chris Low of ESPN writes of “ominous” signs for not only the offense, but also the entire Georgia team. That’s a big word for a guy from Knoxville. Doomsday is upon us. The seas will boil. Blah, blah, blah. Its as if Georgia will be forced to play with 10 men on offense or something. Hold on to your hats for this groundbreaking revelation: WE WILL HAVE A LEFT TACKLE THIS YEAR. I promise. Whoever he is he will be big, athletic, and well coached. I promise that too. No, he won’t be as good as Sturdivant. No, he probably won’t be an All-American. He probably won’t even be All-SEC. He’ll be good enough to start at left tackle for UGA though. This much we know for sure. And if he’s not there will be somebody right behind him who is. The sky is not falling. I repeat, the sky is not falling. Please grow a pair folks.
By animaldr
August 12, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this
TE Fontaine to UGA!
By 82DAWG
August 12, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this
Josh Davis was actually not a highly regarded prospect; he was refered to as a “project” by the recruiting “experts”. A project implies someone that, after a redshirt year, a year on special teams and a year as a backup, should be ready to contribute (in year 4). If coaches are willing to skip a few steps with Josh here, either as a redshirt Freshman he is way ahead of where he was projected or we are way reaching and in big trouble. I think Cordy Glenn might be a better option.
By Maddog
August 12, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this
THIS JUST IN (according to DAWGPOST) - Tight End Fontaine has committed to UGA. GO DAWGS!
By mikey
August 12, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this
Phat Phil, nobody is making any excuses. And with/without Sturdivant, UGA will take those VOLS down. Don’t laugh at the Music City Bowl either, because that requires winning 7 games and I don’t think UT will win that many. What an idiot!
By Atlanta Gator
August 12, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this
Injuries are an unfortunate and unavoidable part of the football, but that doesn’t make them any easier to accept when they happen to a young and talented athlete. Here’s hoping Sturdivant’s knee injury is not a career-ender.
By gadawg77
August 12, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this
Here is the depth chart for the ones asking for it.
http://uga.rivals.com/cdepthtext.asp?Team=GEORGIA
By Doc
August 12, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this
It is always sad to see what jerks people can be. A young man has been seriously injured and people are making light over it. I’m a Tech fan, but I hope this young man recovers quickly. I can predict any change in the weather based on a high school knee injury from 31 years ago. From a football perspective, this is a tough injury for UGA because the left tackle protects the quarterback from the blind side (if he is right-handed). Georgia has great depth, but stepping into this position is like replacing the “quarterback” of your offensive line.
By Tim
August 12, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this
You guys that are celebrating the fact that a young man got injured… well you are the lowest form of man kind on this planet! I wouldnt wish this on any one from any school. Its college football you idiots! Its about competiton between the schools but if you cant respect the student athletes you dont get college football. The rivalries are between the fans, not between the fans and players!
Tim Tebow is a Gator, but he is a class act!
Sturdivant is a class act who is a top notch talent. you may not be a fan of the Dawgs but to root for a player w/ season ending injury is flat out wrong!!
I hope no team in the country gets hit w/ any more injuries like this.
GATA Sturdivant. I pray for a speedy recovery!!
Go Dawgs!
By 82DAWG
August 12, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
Fontaine did indeed commit to UGA (4 stars). North Dartmouth, MA? Wow. Not really an historical hotbed for UGA talent. I have to really scratch my head to think of any other players from New England at UGA (ever). That is really an awesome accomplishment. Recruited by John Lilly. Way to go John!!!
By aj
August 12, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this
for all the UF fans talking about karma, you guys just lost two more to ACL injuries. (not starters) but the point is that it happens to every team. check out the rivals web site for details.
By Jona
August 12, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this
He’ll be missed but depth is what separates good from great tesms and I think we have a few options to make this less painful than it would be with most teams. Hey fat phil, a bad bowl season for GA is the Capital One, they save the music city for ugly orange teams. If you guys are good enough
By Chip Towers
August 12, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this
We interrupt this dreary exchange to bring you some good news. Apparently Georgia has won its third twirling national championship! …
To the question earlier, yes, Sturdivant can redshirt.
By 'floater3
August 12, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
Wow That just is such bad news, Davis would be the choice, to me I think Tripp to inexperience for that position even though he has a lot speed and strength experience out weighs that .
By tom
August 12, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
In my opinion Sturdevant was the second most talented/important person we had on offense behing the QB. This is a huge loss and I hope we can work a miracle there because he was mega-important!
By cursive
August 12, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this
The one thing that helps ease my fears is that we have one of the best OL coaches in the nation, and he can get them up to speed. Better that it happened now than in the first or second game, I think. There’s still plenty of time to get the line ready.
By Lowcountry Bulldawgs
August 12, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this
Well if there can be a silver lining to this it would be two fold. First, it was in the preseason so we can work out the details for a replacement. Secondly, if it was goingto happen at least it was again preseason so he can redshirt. This as opposed to being in the third game and then seeking the help of the NCAA(insert laugh) for a medical year.
Looking at our Two Deep depth chart I had tken for granted just how young this OL is. Every single young man is a Sophomore or Freshman. This could be a hug stumbling block to the road to a title. So many SEC teams with awesome front fours.
GOO DAWGS!!!
By dcdawg
August 12, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this
Wow I really wish there was some prerequisite to post on this blog, its getting out of hand.
By WOW
August 12, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this
Wow even the twirling team can win more national championships than the UGAY football team!!! HAHAHAHAHA
By Lowcountry Bulldawgs
August 12, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
Exuse all the spellin errors. Son was bouncing around in my lap. If we are not careful CMR might need some 4 year olds on his two deep chart!
GOOO DAWGS!!!
By Haywood Jablowme
August 12, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this
Phat Phil……
Remember this……You can’t spell Outback Bowl, Citrus Bowl or Music City Bowl without UT.
By CapeCodDawg
August 12, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this
Fontaine is a DAWG!!! Maybe it had something to do with my constant bombing of their local newspapers. I live on the Cape (about 40min away) and my hometown team Barnstable Highusually plays Dartmouth every year. They used to be a powerhouse in the 80’s. I will, for sure, be going to Dartmouth games and I’ll be wearing my UGA gear just to remind him of the best decision he made. 82DAWG Your right, the football talent in S.E. Mass is not the greatest, but Mass. has produced some good ball players over the yrs. ** Flutie,Hasselbeck bros.(QB’s), Stephen Cooper (LB)of the S.D. Chargers is from Wareham Mass. located between Dartmouth and the Cape,also the Saints had a kid by the name of Jamal Branch (RB) who i believe was last on their practice squad. Unfortunately, football has a lot of competition around here. This is predominately a Hockey/Baseball state and we have produced quite a few good players over the yrs. This kid I think will be the huge body type of tight end,that can block and show some quickness. As for overall speed,this kid is going to prove to be a little slower then most. I see him more of a Dave Capser TE ,not so much a Kellen Winslow type. But hey, UGA coaches have a plan for this kid and I can’t wait to see him in the Red and Black!!! Go DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Jim
August 12, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this
Chip, there is no dreary exchange. I for one cannot wait for the season to start so you will be forced to write about football instead of injuries and preseason publications. What is it with your obvious obsession to rain on our parade? Yes, we are very excited about the season. Does this bother you? Are we not supposed to be excited? The negative tone in your writings is baffling. These are honest questions. What are the answers?
By DocGooden
August 12, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this
Didnt waste my time reading all the comments…but Chip, you continue to show your lack of knowledge of the program you cover.
Kiante Tripp is a redshirt SOPH.
By Lowcountry Bulldawgs
August 12, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this
Anyone who elects to bash Chip never read the blogs when Carter handled those duty’s.
GOOO DAWGS!!!
By Bill
August 12, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this
**I agree with dcdawg. Thanks for the columns.
By Bill
August 12, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this
I agree with dcdawg. Thanks for the columns.
By ben
August 12, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this
The reason techies post on the dawgs site is because they click on the front page news and its always about UGA. Even in the ATLANTA paper. You have to dig deep to even find news about the Division 2 school called Star Trek Tech
By the chad
August 12, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this
classic Si cover jinx. let’s rally dawgs and put this behind us!
By McFunkdikschlaben
August 12, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this
The sky is not falling. Chip I like your suggestion of moving Kiante Tripp to right tackle and possibly moving Vince Vance to right tackle.
Bottom line: We have a boat load of talent and will be fine. No more injuries please!!!
By Phat Phil
August 12, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this
Hey mikey…understand I am not celebrating because of his injury. Its awful and I hope he makes a quick and full recovery for next season. What irks me is all the Kool-Aid you UGA fans have been guzzling with the smack talk about NC this and NC that. Its baloney and you know it. At the same time, I am not predicting UT to be in the NC either. Pre-season rankings do not mean squat. in 2005 UT was ranked 3rd in the country but fell flat on their face and did not even make a lousy bowl. So quit your crowing about how good UGA is this year before the first snap has been taken. I do predict a loss for UGA @ Arizona and at SC to start the season. The real beat-down is waiting for you in Athens! I just hope enough players are out of jail to start the season!!
By the chad
August 12, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this
** note to all us who have the SI with the No. 1 ‘Dogs on the cover….Burn it! Burn it! Burn it! No more jinxes please! This isn’t the cover that matters anyway. Wait until January… Go Dawgs!!
By gadawg77
August 12, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this
* Phat Phil you are a dumb a$$*
By Lowcountry Bulldawgs
August 12, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this
Phat Phil,
If you do not like the crowing simply do not read this blog. Problem solved. Or are you a glutton for punishment? - As someone who calls themselves Phat Phil you are a glutton…
Also will will not lose to Arizona. Maybe Arizona State, but definetly not to the Wildcats.
Ok, you can leave now. Like Lewis Grizaard so famously said, “Delta is ready when you are.”
GOOO DAWGS!!!
By Milton Jeff
August 12, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this
Chip: You’ve had this blog up since 845am this morning. Is there anything else you can give us? Injury updates? Rumors about Knowshon??
By Mike
August 12, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this
This Tech fan wishes that Georgia’s tackle had never been hurt, and wishes him a speedy recovery. Sports aside, you hate to see anyone hurt. Best wishes big guy!
By Dick
August 12, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this
Yeah, I’m still waiting to hear about Knowshon’s “explosive” off-the-field allegations. Please, do tell.
By Big Dawg
August 12, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this
Fellow Dawgs we are going to be fine as Josh Davis was the starter at left tackle until he hurt his knee last year during the spring and then he was hampered during the regular season with a shoulder injury. Trinton took advantage of his opportunity last year, now Davis or Vance will have to step up and take advantage this year. Another thing Moreno is fine, the coaches are giving the other RB’s an opportunity to show that they deserve to be the # 2 RB.
Go Dawgs “EARN IT”
By mikey
August 12, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this
Phil, did I say anything about NC? Just thought it was kind of funny how you laying out the bowl season Jethro.
By Cuz
August 12, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this
I have it from deep sources inside the athletic department that on Ice cream night at the athletic dorm diner, Knowshon takes two helpings. This has made some unknown freshman to go without Ice cream. Because of this inexcusable behavior, the coaches are punishing him by holding him out of contact drills. Oh the inhumanity of it all.
To all you fans of other teams who have sent best wishes to Trinton, thanks, I am sure he appreciates it. To the others who are gleeful, take a long walk on a short pier.
Best wishes and a speedy recovery Trinton.
EARN IT!!
By ATL Gator
August 12, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this
Hate to hear that this kid got hurt. It seems to be happening a lot lately. We lost CI but luckily we are deep at TE. I have to say to lose an OL is a BIG deal.
By Drew
August 12, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this
In the words of my buddy Billy Madison, to all the laughing POS Gator fans on this blawg:
(O’Doyle) I don’t know when and where, but I have a feeling your whole family’s going down.
Look out Percy…
By Chip Towers
August 12, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this
PRACTICE UPDATE I
If periods 5 and 6 — the only ones the media was permitted to view Tuesday — were any indication, the Bulldogs have not resolved on a course of action for replacing left tackle Trinton Sturdivant. During that span of roughloy 10 to 15 minutes, line coach Stacy Searels tried several different line combinations as they ran through several plays, with Josh Davis, Vince Vance and Clint Boling all getting reps at left tackle. What’s more, I also saw Chris Davis work at both guards and center, Ben Jones work at center and right guard. Cordy Glenn at first-team right guard, Boling at right tackle and Kiante Tripp at right tackle.
It looked like Searels and offensive coordinator Mike Bobo were simply putting all the linemen through the paces, quickly calling out different plays and then watching to see the if the linemen carried out the right assignments and football.
Not a lot to draw from it just yet but we’ll get some more details when coaches and players are available after practice.
By hop
August 12, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this
what a huge loss to the team and one that will be very difficult to replace.
sturdivant was by far our best offensive lineman and playing the most demanding position on the line, since it requires the proper protection of the blindside for righthanded qb’s.
this is going to hurt the dawgs changes of winning a championship!
By unweaned lil pup
August 12, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this
Only one player has all these attributes: smarts to pick up a new position quickly, experience, athleticism, and versatility. The Ga. Southern game will be patchwork, but starting at LT in week2 and for the rest of the season will be Boling.
By Diego
August 12, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this
You preverts on the VENT that are cheering for UGA players to be injured will face your judgement someday soon and it will probably not be very NICE!
By mcdawg
August 12, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this
-it is going to hurt but in reality our O-Line was untested to begin with
-i’m not sure that the challenges the coaching staff face now are much different than what they faced last year
-like last year we will at times be inconsistient and our offense will sputter
—it is going to take big plays by the big players in early key games (USC, Bama, ASU, UT)if we have a shot at BCS
-in essence we will have to gut out some ugly wins and develop momentum before hitting the LSU/UF part of schedule if any of these projections are to come true
By JaxDawg
August 12, 2008 5:07 PM | Link to this
1st: I hope Trinton will have a great recovery and be able to continue playing for the Dawgs in the future, I wish him all the best and pray for his recovery. 2nd: People the freaking sky is NOT falling down, and quit buying into all the hokey SI jinx garbage. Football is a physical sport and there are going to be injuries, period. This team is very deep at all positions and from top to bottom is one of UGA’s most talented. While no one ever wants to lose a player of TS’s caliber, it’s not the end of the world. There will be someone who will step up and fill the void, and if you don’t believe that then I question whether or not you’re a real Dawg. We’ve got arguably the best O-line coach in the country in SS and he will have that line ready to go. We also have two tune up games before the real meat of the schedule begins. If anyone thinks losing ONE starter outside of Staff or Knowshon is going to be the difference I say to you there are 21 other starters and 44 2nd and 3rd stringers that would argue differently. I’m not trying to diminish what Trinton meant to the O-line, but we will survive without him on the field this year and have a very successful season. Anyone who takes pleasure in another person’s injury just because he wears another jersey is taking what it means to be a fan WAY out of context. I personally never take pleasure in seeing any player get hurt regardless of the team he plays for. Speaks volumes to one’s character or lack thereof. GO DAWGS!!!
By 97Taterhater
August 12, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this
Guys I really hate to hear about this. Thoughts and prayers to this young man for a speedy recovery. I hope you guys can find a suitable replacement, because I want to see your best against our best come the third game of the season. Good luck to the Dawgnation
By CapeCodDawg
August 12, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this
Can I ask one question?…..Whats with the constant crap being thrown at Chip? The man does one hell of a job getting us information,gives us his impressions and never does he offer something as truth when it’s really nothing more then his opinion. Everyday I look forward to seeing what info he has and as a member of Rivals.com and scout.com he more than fills in the blanks and often times provides information those sites miss. Listen, no one is obligated to read his blog. Florida fans GT fans listen. If you really have nothing other then crap to post then go somewhere else because you come off as complete idiots. I mean who takes the time to go to enemy websites to talk crap that isn’t even a little bit good natured? This is supposed to be good natured ribbing,not insulting middle school bullstuff. CHIPyour doing an excellent job. and so are all the posters here….even the ones who crucified me on the Lomax news a few months ago. I appreciate this site. More people should p.s. The CapeCodDAWG will be in town for the Tenn game….watchout now!
By JRL
August 12, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this
AlphaGator - MikeTheTiger - HAHAHA and the rest of you fools - your daddy should have pulled out and let you dribble on the mattress.
By Bob
August 12, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this
Sound’s to me like that national championship talk just went down the drain—SORRY BOYS
By lolo
August 12, 2008 5:56 PM | Link to this
bob-go to hell you idiot
By Johnny Danger Dawg
August 12, 2008 5:58 PM | Link to this
Devastating blow. Sturdivant was our best lineman. Almost all the big running plays last year depended on Sturdivant to open up a big hole. UGA’s inexperienced line is not ready for a national championship.
By Zeb
August 12, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this
Chip, heard you talkin to Buck today on the Fan, thought you did one helluva job. Very informative, very articulate(I’ve just never heard you live before) and you’ve got an awesome knowledge of the game. I’ve seen a couple of bloggers posting some about some off field problems with Moreno but can’t find anything reported. Are these just idiots tryin to start crap, or is there any truth to this?
By exNFLplayer
August 12, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this
While it hurts to lose Sturdivant, and I wish him a speedy and full recovery, I do want to say that no one player is bigger than this team. Not Sturdivant, not Stafford, not Knowshon. Someone will step up. Coach Richt has built the kind of program that has the will and the chemistry to get it done. This team is deep and no matter who plays the staff will coach them up to the task and their teammates will have their backs. That’s UGA football guys. Keep those heads up. These kids will give everything they have and believe me, it will be enough to become champions.
By Palmetto State Dawg
August 12, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this
We’ll be fine. Yes, losing Sturdivant hurts, but that’s football. Florida just lost Ingram to a torn ACL. They should just move Tripp to LT, Vance at RT, the guards should be Bean, and Boling (after he returns), and Davis Center.
By maddawg
August 12, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this
Chip, keep up the great work. i check the site 3 times a day and look for your updates and enjoy reading your posts. there are always going to be jackasses where ever you are.
By Zeb
August 12, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this
exNFL, totally agree. We are pretty deep at most positions. How many times have you seen a #2 or 3 guy that was almost as good as the one, and chomping at the bit to get a shot. These injuries are going to happen people, and trust me, there will be more. It’s inevitable. This is a great, but violent game. That’s why girls don’t play it.
By chuck
August 12, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this
CHIP, What has happened with BEAN? Has he fallen down the depth chart or off of it?
By JP
August 12, 2008 6:41 PM | Link to this
As a Gator fan, I wish Sturdivant good luck. Terrible injury. I don’t follow the Dawgs’ recruiting, but I assume that while his replacement will be short on experience, he’ll be long on talent.
Here’s hoping both teams are healthy for the cocktail party….
By RED and BLACK
August 12, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this
Looks like Karma does come around for all of you FL fans on here running your mouth. Florida gaytors lose two for the year to MCL issues.
By P Dawg
August 12, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this
Anyone have CREDIBLE news on Knowshon? Hope he’s keeping his nose clean and the earlier post about possible off the field problems are just false gossip.
By SUCKER FREE
August 12, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this
With the injuries to Georgia and Florida looks like the VOLS will roll to another Eastern Divison title!
By harleydog
August 12, 2008 6:55 PM | Link to this
big dawg fraid you are incorrect about josh davis,trinton emerged as our lt as amost as soon as he saw the field, josh davis had nothing to do w/it josh was a nobody for his redshirt year and slowly earned his scholly he always had by getting better each year,any way hope he can contribute someway which sounds like is, dogs will survive and crush tenn
By Jimmy
August 12, 2008 6:55 PM | Link to this
I agree w/ most of you, the depth is so good, this will hurt but someone will step up. I’m not sure about moving Vance over from LG to LT though. Usually aren’t the bigger slower linemen playing on the inside w/ the smaller quicker guys playing the tackle?? I say move Tripp over or have Davis take over LT. Vance is too slow for those quicker SEC DE’s.
On a sidenote, Chip I like your idea of having links ‘everything Bulldog’ on this blog. To add to that, ESPN actually(for once) has a good idea. If you go to their college football section, you’ll see a “blog network” for every major conference. They have some nice indepth reads on every SEC team.
By quaildawg
August 12, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this
Chip, In regards to the ESPN TV potential for the Spring Game. Obviously 8-4, Third in the SEC East and lose your bowl game to an underachieving Big Ten School is the benchmark their looking for.
JP-You sir are a gentlemen and ditto’s on your comments to the boys that don the orange and blue. You hate to see any careers interrupted or threatened by injuries like these. See you in Nov.
By Chip Towers
August 12, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this
POST-PRACTICE UPDATE
Apologies, loyal bloggers, for just getting back here. I had to write a big follow-up piece on the offensive line situation in the wake of the Sturdivant issue and they needed it for State edition. That basically meant that I had to “write like the wind” after we finally got post-practice interviews… .
My story should be posted on the main site in the next hour but, in a nutshell, here’s what I found out… .
Trinton’s injury is bad. Not as bad as some were saying here but pretty bad as knee injuries go. Trainer Ron Courson would say only it was multi-ligament injury. Surgery sometime late next week and looking at a 9-12 month rehab. But in no way is it a career-ender, Courson said… .
Here’s some good quotes about the whole situation that I was unable to fit into my story:
Richt on what a healthy Sturdivant meant: ” To know the backside of your QB is protected and to know that he understands what to do. He’s bigger, stronger, more experienced than he was a year ago and he did a pretty good job a year ago. It’s sad for him of course because he worked so hard. He got up to around 310 pounds, stronger than he’s ever been and has been practicing so well. It’s hard to lose experience.”
On the impact to Sturdivant’s career: “I don’t think it will threaten his career… . I think it’s somewhere around a nine-month rehab. There was a guy named Dan Footman at Florida State that played for years in the NFL after a similar injury. He’ll be fine.” …
Richt on whether AP voters should take injuries into account for the preseason poll, which will be released Saturday: “I don’t know. I guess they could take anything they want into consideration. They may have already voted by now. I guess they could call up and change their mind if they wanted. I don’t think it will make that big of a difference to the voters.” …
Stafford on the whole deal: “At the time I felt really bad for him. It’s definitely a huge loss for us on the offense. He’s a great player and a great person. But we’ve still got 14 games to play, hopefully. It’s tough, we know, but we have to find somebody to play in that spot. It just opens opportunities for new guys to step in. We have to move on… .
“We’re a resilient team. We understand it’s a loss but we’ve suffered losses in the past. When Thomas Brown went down last year, Knowshon stepped up. There are instances across the board where people go down and other people step up. It’s the sign of a good team. Hopefully we can do that.”
By the way, freshman Cordy Glenn appears to be the emerging unexpected star out of this group. He’s starting at right guard and may slide out to tackle to allow Kiante Tripp to move to the left side. Richt was asked how Glenn looks compared to Boling and Sturdivant this time last year:
“I’d say on par. I think just watching Cordy it didn’t take long to say it could do it physically this year. The question was how much would he learn and how quickly would he learn. I think it’s been outstanding how little he’s made mistakes. If you say slip or slide or tech or Denver ot all these calls that mean something, if you say it at the last second that’s not easy to learn. But he’s been very good. He seems to handle it pretty good. That’s why he’s been working with the No. 1 group the last few days.”
By Cuz
August 12, 2008 7:34 PM | Link to this
Great news not a career ender, thanks for that and the rest of the update Chip. Keep em coming. I owe you a beer at the Masters next year.
By 07Dawg
August 12, 2008 7:40 PM | Link to this
Thanks Chip! You’ve negotiated an ambivalent balance, striking a saddened yet encouraged harmony with that last report. The Bulldog Nation should sleep better as a result. On another note, I can’t help but ask if CMR or any of the players have been made aware of Cuz’s EARN IT slogan campaign. If so, any reactions would be most welcomed. Thanks again Chip! Your work is invaluable to the “loyal bloggers”.
By Tiger Dawg
August 12, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this
Chip, Would you put to rest way what is being said about Knowshon. Is he really hurt or is there other problems. The rumors are flying and I think everyone would like to know. It seems like everyone has been has been a voiding the question. Thank you Chip you do a great job.
By Milton Jeff
August 12, 2008 8:04 PM | Link to this
Chip thanks for the updates. I think we can all agree its a major setback for the team but we have people stepping up to fill the void and looks like we may have a solution here. I saw on College Gameday Live they had a story on TS and now some of the analysts say this affects us and our ranking. CMR definetly had the right answer for that. Let people think what they want to. I know the Dawgs will step it up and come out swinging. GO DAWGS!!!
By harleydog
August 12, 2008 8:11 PM | Link to this
tiger relax man, knowshon is fine, if the game was tomorrow he would be out there going for 150, hes a good dude man relax
By harleydog
August 12, 2008 8:18 PM | Link to this
tiger another thing, we are gonna miss thomas brown, moreno will miss him the most, brown was a head hunter, kinda wondering how a 17 yr old will be in front of caleb, is it because caleb cant replace brown and samuel can ?
By Zeb
August 12, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this
Ok Cuz, how bout EARN IT, PROVE IT, DO IT Just a thought.
By Billy Madison
August 12, 2008 8:29 PM | Link to this
What did I tell you O’Doyle?!?!?!?
http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/stories/2008/08/12/floridafootballinjuries.html
By tim
August 12, 2008 8:35 PM | Link to this
Chip I appreciate the job you do here and in your column. I rapidly scan through all the trash and stupid remarks till I get to your updates. Thanks and keep them coming. Can you enlighten us on how the tailbacks looked this afternoon?
By tim
August 12, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this
Chip I appreciate your work here and in your column. I don’t read most of the stuff on here, I just scroll down till I see one of your updates. Thanks and keep them coming. Can you enlighten us on how the tailbacks did today?
By Jesse
August 12, 2008 8:49 PM | Link to this
WHEN WILL THE AJC STOP THESE IDIOT POSTS!!! TEH WSJ, WASHINGTON POST AND MANY OTHER FINE NEWSPAPERS WADE THRU THE TABLOID POSTS AND REMOVE, WHY DOES THE AJC ENCOURAGE BS POSTS THAT RUIN A GOOD THING?????? WAITING FOR SOME ACTION AJC WITH THE COMMENTS.
By Jesse
August 12, 2008 8:49 PM | Link to this
WHEN WILL THE AJC STOP THESE IDIOT POSTS!!! TEH WSJ, WASHINGTON POST AND MANY OTHER FINE NEWSPAPERS WADE THRU THE TABLOID POSTS AND REMOVE, WHY DOES THE AJC ENCOURAGE BS POSTS THAT RUIN A GOOD THING?????? WAITING FOR SOME ACTION AJC WITH THE COMMENTS.
By Jesse
August 12, 2008 8:50 PM | Link to this
WHEN WILL THE AJC STOP THESE IDIOT POSTS!!! TEH WSJ, WASHINGTON POST AND MANY OTHER FINE NEWSPAPERS WADE THRU THE TABLOID POSTS AND REMOVE, WHY DOES THE AJC ENCOURAGE BS POSTS THAT RUIN A GOOD THING?????? WAITING FOR SOME ACTION AJC WITH THE COMMENTS.
By linuxdawg
August 12, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this
Best wishes to Trinton for a speedy recovery. We will miss him, but the Dawgs will be OK. The whole coaching team is on it.
By old gold
August 12, 2008 9:07 PM | Link to this
A big disappointment. Even though Tech wants to beat UGA in the worst way, we want to beat their best if possible. Depth at UGA is phenomenal and someone is going to rise to the level that is needed.
By Cuz
August 12, 2008 9:31 PM | Link to this
Old Gold, even though you are an enemy blogger, I and many, appreciate the fact that you and others realize that these are real people who have just had a brick wall slam into their dreams. I would feel the same for any young man on the Tech roster. Your comments are sincere and most of us thank you for them.
Zeb, thought about adding on to EARN IT!!, but as Twain said, brevity is the sole of wit. I imagine someone has told the troops about our campaign slogans. Heck it would fire me up.
We are deep at almost every position, we will take this adversity and use it as a rallying point. The O-line will get stronger to PROVE IT for Tristan.
This team has the unique opportuinity, due to the rankings and raw talent, to be something truly special. I can’t wait for opening day.
EARN IT!!!!!
By AltamahaDawg
August 12, 2008 9:35 PM | Link to this
The thing that comes to mind for me is not just losing a starter. Obviously we have capable backups, and no OL can play every snap of every game. But just makes it that much more difficult, and less option, when you need to shift folks around mid season to cover somebody else out for a couple of games. Let’s hope that is minimal.
However, we seem to be able to handle that well enough. It occurs to me that we have rarely had a very long stretch where we were completely settled at line. How many times have we learned that somebody had to come out in the second quarter during the post game interview. I think it happens a lot more than we realize.
By George
August 12, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this
Don’t know if anyone has mentioned this or not, but we did get the #1 offensive guard in the country last year, he’s just on the other side of the ball right now….A.J. Harmon. I know Richt promised him he could play defense, but it’s worth a shot. Slide Boling or Vance out to left tackle and slide Harmon in at either guard position.
By Chickawa Dawg
August 12, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this
I hate what has happened to big Sturd. Seems to be a rash of injuries going around(UGA, Auburn, Fla.) You’ve got to feel bad for these KIDS getting hurt after working so hard to get ready for the season. For those of you laughing at the KIDS getting hurt, KARMA will return the favor to you.
Now to the pressing issues. Although I’m upset with the injury to big Sturd, I am just as upset with the “scrambling” going on to find a replacement at LT. Why don’t the coaches hace back-up plans IF someone gets hurt. This “we’ll move this player here and this player there” is a little disconcerning. Boling played well at RG. Jones is a C so on.
The one good thing that comes out of this is the fact that so many players are moving around and playing other positions and getting valuable experience. We are OK for the first 2 games(hopefully). We need to have the 1st and 2nd lines set by SC. We’ve got plenty of depth to do it. Let’s get it done. GO DAWGS!!!
By Phat Phil
August 12, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this
Update…I heard that Stafford injured himself while going for his 3rd helping at the buffet line and is expected to be out for 2-3 weeks. Apparently some gravy spilled off his mashed potatoes and he slipped. We at Tennessee wish you a speedy recovery Matt. Next time only take 2 trips to the buffet line. PS..we here in Knoxville look forward to our trip to the SECCG in December to watch our Vols.
By DWG
August 12, 2008 11:43 PM | Link to this
Hopefully the Gators and Dawgs will be healthy enough to field teams this year. Tough times already. Hope everyone stays healthy with the exception of the idiots on these boards that revel in the injuries of college football players.
By innocent bystander
August 13, 2008 3:45 AM | Link to this
Chip you’re making us very nervous by refusing to acknowledge the half dozen or so requests to clarify the rumors about Knowshon’s shoulder and alleged off-field problems. Is this just rival fans trying to yank our chain or is there something to it? As for Trinton,O-Line is not a place we could easily sustain an injury and Trinton is our most indispensable lineman.He was so good and we were so thin he started immediately without a red-shirt year. Now a red-shirt has been forced on him and there could be a silver lining for us if he plays through a fifth year.As for the NC it’s still attainable but it just got a lot harder.When UT (whom I always pull against but respect) last won it they lost their best player (Jamal Lewis) at mid-year. One big component is luck. They had tremendous breaks in the Syracuse (pass interference call) and Arkansas (Stoerner fumble) games and then played a Florida State team which had lost its quarterback. We will need the young kids to step up and we will need some breaks but we can do it. We’ve never had this much talent. The schedule as everyone has pointed out is rugged.Florida and UT have also had major camp injuries. I loathe Florida as much as any Georgia fan but Tim Tebow is a great human being. His observations on the celebration were class (in great contrast to his coach). If we can beat Florida with Tebow and Percy Harvin (who scares me even more) at full speed it will only add to our lustre. Get well Trinton and Go Dawgs!
By CarolinaJacket
August 13, 2008 8:02 AM | Link to this
UGA has recruited well and wisely. Look at the depth they have at the OL. They will have to work hard at replacing Trinton, but they have the studs to do it. Again, good luck with your rehab Trinton.
By azcat225
August 13, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this
Jesse, just a bit of irony in your all caps complaint about spam/tabloid posts on this blog, when it’s there multiple times. Click once, my friend, just once.
By MUNSON
August 13, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this
Get the picture…Georgia trying to hold that line with the Big DAWG out. Stafford drops back and hands it to the kid from Jersey ..Ooooh there’s a hole..5…10..he’s running over people!
By 1eyedJack
August 13, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this
If Kiante Tripp is the most athletic lineman move him to left tackle. Chances are even if Trinton returns next season his mobility will be compromised and he could move over to right tackle.
By AltamahaDawg
August 13, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this
I wouldn’t be overly upset about the “scrambling”. I’d say its pretty unlikely the coaches of any team do NOT have a plan for injuries. I think you are seeing the plan. I’d bet we would have still seen some of that moving around even without the injury to Sturdivant, it’s just obviously drawing more attention because of it. Chip might correct me, but I doubt he would have reported lineman moving around had it not been on everyone’s mind. (and I’m sure there was more of it than normal) They can settle all day long on who they want to be the line, but somewhere along the line its going to change. I’d be more concerned if they couldn’t do some switching around now, as in, had no options. I’d be willing to bet they DO know who they would start today, but a lot of this is just in case some other #1, #2s are hobbled.
By Mobile Dawg
August 13, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this
Munson, you left out the “My God”, it’s good to hear another positive voice out there along with a few other regulars, they know who they are and don’t need to be called out.
Just last week we were hearing about how good AJ Green looked and how he was going to add another whole dimension to our offense. Now all of the sudden the worry because of Sturdivant, lack of info on Moreno, etc. I worry myself but then I remember, it’s only a game for us, and most of the players. Very few of them will go on to make a living at football, but they will have a life time of memories. Let’s have fun with it. If we do lose a game I sure wouldn’t let it or any of the scum sucking comments the idiots post get under my skin. I would pick up my little girl and go out and enjoy the rest of the weekend knowing there would be another day.
Life must really suck for some of the bloggers that post here or pose as someone other than themselves. As always looking forward to a great season. Go Dawgs! I know they will EARN IT
By Winder Dawg
August 13, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this
I have been on several other blogs and the RUMOR is that Moreno has a more serious injury than is being reported. Not a good situation at all for us. I will report back when I have more info.
By FLA DAWG
August 13, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this
Anyone who thinks someone can immediately step into Sturdivant’s shoes and play as well is wrong. This hurts the foundation of any winning team - The O Line. Answer; Elevate Davis and give him plenty of practice and playing time against GaSo & CMi and hope he can do the job from then on.
What the he!! is going on with these preseason injuries? It happens across the country. A simple delay of one week to ten days will give the players more time to stretch and warm up to full contact hits. What a waste of great talent.
Sturdi - I hope you surprise us all and recover in time to play some this season.
By Milton Jeff
August 13, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this
WinderDawg: What blogs are you reading about Moreno’s injury? Im wondering if he had a dislocated or seperated shoulder or something like that.
By harleydog
August 13, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
will everone shut up about moreno ? your gonna make him transfer to tech, hes fine and could start today, just taking precaution
By jfergNCdawg
August 13, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
Chip,
Any morning practice updates??
Here are some areas I’d like examined: Is it Caleb or Samuel at #2? Are any WR’s stepping up? Have coaches mentioned any goals for the GA Southern game as far as how long the #1 team will go, how much they will try to get the #2’s and #3’s some game experience? Last, how are the FB’s coming along?
Thanks CHIP!
Earn It, Prove It, Just do It
By AltamahaDawg
August 13, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this
Gentlemen, when have you ever seen any of our rivals to be “subtle” in thier mudslingin’ in here? Do you think for a minute that anyone knows some bad off-field news about Moreno and wouldn’t be in here blabbing every last detail? Heck, even when things do get widely reported, they are in here patting themselves on the back, because they are the first to post some idiotic rant about it.
If there was anything to it, it would already be in the mullet-wrapper.
As far as possible injuries, it’s pretty obvious he’s not 100%, or wouldn’t be in the green jersey, but for me if, Im content that the coaches know what needs to be said. (if they dont want to talk about it, they DON’T want to talk about it. How wise it it for the blogosphere to insist on doing so?) Does Chip need to kick your leg under the table?
By AltamahaDawg
August 13, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this
Mobile Dawg, in a lot of ways I do miss the good ol’ days of just wondering how good the team was, going when I could, and just hoping we win as many as possible. if not..get em next year.
All the instant info is great. All he Media, Hype, not sure it really enhances the pure enjoyment of the season.
I guess once the genie is out of the bottle, its hard to put him back in.
Can’t imagine not being to just instantly look up the population of Kerspankistan either.
By DAWG FOREVER
August 13, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this
Question? Wasn’t Sturdivant injured one game last year and did not play. Can someone refresh my memory. Was it the Bowl Game?
By Bin Laden
August 13, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this
Karma huh?
What does this mean for you guys AlphaGator????
By GATOR CHOMP
August 13, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this
Well,Well,Well if it aint the Mutts of Athens making up excuses “again”Sorry about Sturdivants injury but hey this is football things happen.Most of u losers have’nt played a sport in your life but you’re quick 2 jump on here and chat about it.Get a life cowards and that goes for Cuz,Zeb,and AltamahaMutt the 3 stooges.Talk 2 me when u 3 get out of the trailer homes.The GATORS are going 2 destroy the flead out sorry stray dogs this year “BOOK IT LOSERS” GATORS or DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!
By YANKEEDAWG
August 13, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this
Gator chump! You are one pond scum eating a**. you are out 5 players this year . and your coach is a big cry baby! I am an alum of Rutgers and I pull for the dawgs since 78 I also pull for ever other sec team when they play out of conference even your Gators! You need to show some class. .
By AltamahaDawg
August 13, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this
That article deserves a bigger link than that. OUCH!
I dont know how fair it really is, but it sure dos make you snicker at all the haters in here a few weeks ago flapping thier jaws.
Speaking of which, don’t tell me all the tech fans rejoicing over Sturdivant’s injuries, were thinking this morning that they were on the Karma hook. I’d be willing to bet they were far less concerned with thier QB’s health as how that was going to make them look.
By gTech
August 13, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this
AltamahaDawg-
Screw you buddy. I saw mostly good posts from GT fans about Sturdivant and hoping he recovers. We can all hope for eachother to lose, but we shouldn’t hope these kids get hurt. Do you really think that 3 idiot bloggers spewing hate can change karma for an entire team, and make a young man get injured?
By Phat Phil's belly
August 13, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
Sturdivant is Classy??????
By gator the dog catcher
August 13, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this
Hey Phat Phil’s belly - was Sturdivant dancing to a Josh Jarboe song in that picture?
By Mobile Dawg
August 13, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this
Altamaha, personally I’d like to line up across from a few of these idiots. Again, won’t call any names bCuz I don’t want to recognize them, they know who they are.
Gurantee I’d send’m home whimpering to their mommies, if they haven’t already disowned them.
By AltamahaDawg
August 13, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this
Well “buddy” if that didn’t apply to you, why would you care? For those that it did, they know who they are. Do we need to read anything into you being so particularly offended? I hope not.
Many rivals including Tech and Fl did post on this good comments, like grown men should. I beleive they all know my opinion of them.
Although it occurs to me that “all of the tech fans that rejoiced” was a pretty broad stroke. Some of the tech fans would probably be more accurate. My point was that however many there were, they ALL stink for such mentality.
Quite a few Dawg fans act like children in here and I’m sure in the tech blog too. Feel free to blast them anytime. I for one wouldn’t get all bent out of shape as it wouldnt be directed at me.
As far as my reference to Karma, you clearly didn’t understand that was my retort for their claims that we somehow “got what we deserved”.
By gTech
August 13, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this
Fair enough. We all have our morons, and they always speak louder than anyone else. And they all do stink. You can find my post on here from yesterday, I wished him a speedy recovery. I understand your karma comment as well. I probably could have left out the “screw you buddy” part of my post. I just felt like it was a shot at gt, when throughout this entire blog, gt probably acted the best.
By FLA DAWG
August 13, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this
GATOR CHUMP
You’re right - this is football and no one should whine about injuries. So tell all gator fans to stop crying about 5 players out, Tebow being injured last year, your pathetic last two games and your immature coach.
By RDAWKINS DAWG
August 13, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this
“to major players gone…” Shouldn’t it be “two major players gone….” UGH =UGA
Please as a UGA graduate use proper english.
By Cuz
August 13, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this
This just in, Gator Chimp has been spotted living in the North Georgia mountains with a gang of Bigfeet. Unfortunately in his village, he is the idiot.
By Winder Dawg
August 13, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this
A friend of mine in California who is a UGA grad just called me and said the Moreno has a very serious shoulder injury but CMR is keeping it quiet as not to alarm the fans and other players. He heard it on a radio sports show in LA. NOT GOOD NEWS AT ALL….more to follow.
By D.N. Nation
August 13, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this
Winder Dawg- Um, yes, because “I heard it from a guy who heard it from some guy in LA” is solid citation.
Let me guess- You also heard from some guy who heard from guy last year that the Sugar Bowl was taking Florida. And that you heard from some guy who heard from some guy in 2005 that Shockley’s football career was over. And so on, and so on.
More to follow? None to follow. Because you have nothing more than silly claims.
By D.N. Nation
August 13, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this
Well this is cute…while browsing the AJC archives for Winder Dawg’s posts, I came across this:
“I thank that thar Matt Stanford is a gurly man and them thar Dogs wont win much more than 6 games this yeer. Coach Mark Rich is a good-un fer shore but he ain’t in the same class as othurs. I reckin them Dogs will bee in that thar Muzik City Bowl this yeer.”
He’s a fake, folks.
By Winder Dawg
August 13, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this
DAMN YOU D.N NATION……you are a regular Sherlock Holmes. Tell me…what does the D.N. stand for? My guess is DickNibbler???? You moron!! UGA SUCKS!!!!
By Tiger Dawg
August 13, 2008 7:37 PM | Link to this
Like it or not Moreno must be hurt because no one will not comment on it either way. I am not trying to make things up like Winder Dawg but no one will say anything about it. CMR must have told him to keep his mouth shut or he would not let him back in.
By AltamahaDawg
August 13, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this
Nah, I would hope my shots at Tech as a whole would be with a lot more good nature than that.
By PBRMAKESFLAGIRLSLOOKHOT
August 13, 2008 8:47 PM | Link to this
Alpha Gaytor are you a tard? Nevermind, we know the answer. You sound like your still upset that UGA dumped your golden boy on his a$$ 6xs. Here is a good idea, hop a greyhound and head south dont stop till you get back to Fla. No player deserves to get hurt, they work way to hard. That goes for Fla players as well. Lossen your braided belt around your jean shorts and think before you litter a blog with absolute bs.
By Heh
August 13, 2008 8:53 PM | Link to this
Tiger Dawg-
You’re not too bright, are you?
By PBRMAKESFLAGIRLSLOOKHOT
August 13, 2008 9:01 PM | Link to this
GATOR CHOMP, do they drug test where you work? Oh thats right, the unemployment doesnt drug test. Did you watch the GA FLA game last year? Heisman trophy winner and still had your A@@es handed to you. You should worry about your lack of defense instead of playing on your pc. As for living in a trailer and never playing a sport dont throw rocks in a glass house. If you dont know what that means ask you girl. Well you might want to wait till she is finished and will send her back to you.
By Tiger Dawg
August 13, 2008 9:20 PM | Link to this
Heh, At first I was going to say you must be from Al but then I went back and read it and I forgot to put ” Chips name in there. Thanks for the heads up.
By Cuz
August 13, 2008 10:44 PM | Link to this
Lets see, Heisman trophy candidate, admitted bruised shoulder. Key player for our team to compete for the SEC. Player knows the plays blindfolded. Yeah I would put him in there and throw 300 pound linemen at him. Are you kidding me? Just make sure he is healthy for the first game and let the bull out of the chute. Knowshon does not have to prove a thing. Get off this trouble speculation. In 1982 we ran Hershcel straight at the line during fall practice and what happened? He broke his thumb. He was useless except as a decoy in the Clemson game. Why do we want to take a chance at Knowshon getting hurt? He is smaller than Herschel and the linemen are thirty pounds heavier now. Get the picture?
By ............................................BuLLdawg
August 14, 2008 2:04 AM | Link to this
Those, as many as you list, are hardly all the options that Stacy Searels has for 2008-2009 season.
The facts are that Stacy Searels’ Offensive Line were 13th in the nation at giving up sacks last season, and last season we were in a lot worse shape than Stacy Searels is this year on the OL.
Stacy Searels also had the best rushing yards per game last season since 1992 for UGA with an OL in far worse shape last year than this.
I love Trinton Sturdivant, but the facts are that he gets a 6th year of NCAA eligibility for this injury, and in the long run only makes us stronger both this season and after this season.
We had way too many Offensive Linemen on the roster to play this season, as it was. Redshirting an entire OL class ranked number 1 in the nation for OL recruiting classes two years ago, was a big mistake.
We could not possibly be in a better situation at any position on either side of the ball to absorb the injuries that we will absorb this season playing again one of the toughest schedules in the nation, than we are on the OL of Stacy Searels.
I have complete confidence in Stacy Searels, and none in the AJ-C to analyze what is his call.