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By anotherdawg

August 20, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

Considering how banged up, it’s a good thing we’re starting off against them! No disrespect against G.S., but I just don’t see another App St - Michigan. I think our defense will stifle them, that’s if we still have anyone healthy enough to play.

By RAMBLE ON!!!

August 20, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

Nope and Appl. State didn’t have a prayer against Michigan.

GSU 48, UGAg 45

By penis

August 20, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

weiner

By ludatripp

August 20, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

Blue and White! Fight! Fight! Blue and White! Fight! Fight! Georgia Southern! Eagles! Fight! Fight! Fight!

Who am I kidding? I graduated GSU in 2005 (with Chad Bishop who is a friend of mine and a Brookwood grad) but I was bulldog born and bulldog bred, and when I die, I’ll be bulldog dead. I’m pulling for the dawgs to win but for GSU to play well. GSU will be back to being a national power soon, just not this year.

By hotrod

August 20, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

FIRST!!!!

By GSU Grad

August 20, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

As someone who graduated from GSU I would like to think that GSU does have some shot. I mean did anyone give App State any shot at beating #5 Michigan? So why not. Any thing can happen in a game. Now do I really thing Southern can win YES!! Do I think there are going to, well no. UGA has why more depth at every postion on the team and will start to open the game up by the third series of the game. Just don’t overlook us like Michigan did App State and don’t write us off so fast. Chris Hatcher is going to take GSU back to where it was with Erk and Paul Johnson as head coach.

See Ya in Athens

Go Eagles!!

By gdawginkalamazoo

August 20, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

Chip, They better not even be in game. In order to maintain #1 we better be scoring style points. Richt and the team changed dramatically last year IMO. I hope coach realizes that in this day and time style points are needed to stay put. That OSU/USC game may very well bump us out of the top spot regardless of what we do. But if we slack at any point early don’t expect to keep #1. Damn 9 days to go. My seasonal anxiety disorder is getting worse by the day.

By reservoirDAWG

August 20, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

They don’t have the athletes to compete with the DAWGS. I don’t neccesarily want to win by 50 but a 32 or 35 point win would be nice.

By kauai dawg

August 20, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

Dawgs cruise and not only does Logan Gray return punts but he gets his first game action at QB with the game well in hand! We get to see the stars of future GA teams on display! Go Dawgs!

By Gus

August 20, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

With all the hype UGA has had going into the season, it would be no surprise to see these chumps choke against GSU. Let’s just hope we can keep enough of them out of jail once school (i.e. bar-hopping) starts to have a full starting line-up.

GO EAGLES ~ HATCH ATTACK

By NYC DAWG

August 20, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

Chip,

Thanks for your work. Couple questions: Who is going to back-up Tripp at LT? Also, what about Kevin Perez? Overall OL depth? Finally, can you summarize the players that will serve game susupensions?

Thanks!

By gdawginkalamazoo

August 20, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

Don’t even compare UGA/GSU to App State/UM. Richt is nowhere near retirement. Lloyd Carr retired 3 years ago and has been known to take naps on the sideline during games. He woke up last year during the SportsCenter highlights of App State’s victory. He thought he had a nightmare. Guess he did.

By reservoirDAWG

August 20, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this

I wil say that Hatcher is a good coach and I think he will get GSU back where they belong.

By Self-Appointed Expert

August 20, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

I am not that concerned about the final score. Whether the coaches and players will admit it or not (they won’t of course), this kind of game is very much like an NFL preseason game. They’ll be experimenting with different schemes and personell to see what works best. You’ll probably see about 50% of the entire offense in this game at most. Same goes for the defense. Whether this game is a success or not will not be measured by the final score. It will be measured by the level of effort and focus the team displays. I hope to see the defense flying to the ball and the offense moving the ball well with no dropped passes or turnovers.

For the first time ever, we do not need any “style points”. We control our own destiny this year folks. No excuses.

By Eagle Fan GS

August 20, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

The Dawgs have nothing to worry about BVG left our team in a hole, hopefully this is the last rebuilding year for Hatcher. UGA’s starters won’t see the second half.

By GUS

August 20, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

HAIL SOUTHERN!!!

HAIL SOUTHERN!!!!

HAIL GEORGIA!!

HELL NO!!!!

By Eric C.

August 20, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

To keep #1 ranking…need to win by AT LEAST 28. Winning by more than 40 is icing on the cake.

By MDawg

August 20, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

On Tony’s blog today I said that Jacksonville State has a shot at beating Tech especially if GT struggles on offense then starts turning the ball over. GSU could give the Dawgs a game for a while if they play good D however I don’t think there offense won’t be able to score enough points. Hinton scares me more at QB because they can run more of the type of O they had last year with Jason Foster where as Chapple will be more of a strictly passing QB so that takes the option package out of the game. One thing I like about Hatcher is that when asked about his O he said if we have a good running QB we’ll be more spread option but when we have a passing QB we’ll be more Air Raid. Even more so we actually see him do just that! Which makes to much sense! It seems like Rodriquez & PJ have forgotten that they got where they are by adapting there offenses to there talent earlier in there careers but now seem to be trying to play there “system” with pieces that don’t fit. To me Michigan should be more of a spread passing O until they get the right QB’s to run the spread option stuff full bore. Meanwhile GT should add shotgun & I packages to there O to adapt to there talent. The option principals could still be used as well as more traditional plays out of those sets.

Who cares about style points! Just win the games! With our schedule if we win every game will be in the BCS title game. If we’re up by 28 in late the 3rd then sure you can think about style points otherwise just win the game & be happy about it.

By Chip Towers

August 20, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

NYC DAWG: CMR has been making a point to mention Kevin Perez at the end of all the O-line discussion. But, at last check, he was still running third-team center behind Chris Davis and Ben Jones. … As for backup LT, who knows? Looking right now like they’re going to have a three-man rotation with Kiante Tripp, Josh Davis and Vince Vance for the first game and with Cordy Glenn also working at RT. That will expand when Clint Boling comes back. But that’s just a theory because we’ve just barely gotten a first five out of them.

By Cuz

August 20, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

On paper we should win by fifty but Southern will come to play, probably run out of steam somewhere in the third quarter. At least I hope so.

Central Michigan with their quarterback is one that should not be overlooked. They did win their conference last year.

By gdawginkalamazoo

August 20, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

IMO I don’t anyone needs to fret over the OL. Don’t forget about Coach Searles. One of the best in the country. He will have somebody ready to go. The eager will step up and perform. BTW, I do respect and like GSU’s football program. Erk started a great thing there with just a couple bumps in the road since (Van Gorder) but yes they do have a coach in palce that respects that tradition and will win, I just hope it isn’t the first game of this season.

By T

August 20, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

No shot at all Georgia will roll

By CHARLOTTE DAWG

August 20, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this

The injuries are becoming ridiculous. Who is in charge of making these guys stretch? PUlled hamstrings every where? Good freaking Lord! What is hell is going on? Is this injury crap happening to any other team(except Florida).

With all the arrests and injuries, its already looking like Lady Luck has declared that she will not be on our side this year. If kick off was tomorrow, our third string TB would be carrying the rock.

At this rate, just keep them in the film room for a week. Christ!!!!!

By Osama Bin Buzz

August 20, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

Ramble On!

What are you doing on a Georgia Blog? Wish GT could play in a BCS game? Wish GT could win a Conference Championship? Wish GT wasn’t a breeding ground for terrorists of tomorrow? The reality is: your uniforms suck, your coach is about to hit the buzz saw with his silly offense and everything is still the same! Tech sucks and so do you!

“I’m a ramblin wreck from Terrorist tech and a hell of an infidel!”

By TybeeDawg

August 20, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

I don’t like putting one in the W column before the game is played….no matter who the opponent is. It’s that kinda talk that gets into the players’ heads and causes mental lapses and possibly an upset. Sorry Chip, but this topic sucks…there are plenty of other topics to talk about.

By Eagledawg

August 20, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

Gus, you disGust me as you try to be a Tachie wannabe. We’re too young on the O-line to be really dangerous yet, but I know we’ll come in and give a 110% effort. Hatcher does have to clear up VainGoober’s mess. GOOOOO Eagles!!!!! GATA Go Dawgs every other day of the year.

By RxDawg

August 20, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this

I went to both schools. BS in Biology at GSU 2000, Doctor of Pharmacy UGA 2005. Back then UGA was a good quality Div-1 A program, GSU was an elite Div-1 AA program. This made for some excellent football. Now UGA is an elite Div-1 program, and 1/2 of GSU’s team is made up of true/redshirt freshman with some in the starting lineup. They just aren’t what they used to be. GSU doesn’t stand a chance this year but they’ll be back and one day. They just might accomplish a victory over UGA, just not this year.

By Atlanta Gator

August 20, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

Georgia did not want to schedule this game, but because they could not refuse it politically. Many legislators and other politically influential persons believe the three major football programs should play each other periodically. As Chip quite rightly pointed out, UGA has nothing to gain by playing this game, this is Georgia Southern’s BCS championship game, and the Eagles will play like it regardless of the talent disparities between the two teams.

UGA needs to take control early and score often; otherwise, the Dawgs risk having a more stressful “preseason” game than they would prefer.

By UGA VII in '08

August 20, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

Beware of that Cupcake. Know your enemy!

By JB

August 20, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

close for 21/2 quarters because our guys will be posing for pictures during game and have to wake up to win. Dawgs 28 GS 17. we go 10-2 this year. tough, tough league. Losing to South Carolina early and dropping to 5-6 in polls would probably be a blessing. could run the table from there after a wake up call. Someone is going to have to make us mad, and early.

By Bow Wow

August 20, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

I think that most of these UGA injuries are from the bar room and not the practice field.

By Kendawg

August 20, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this

Don’t be surprised if the Dawgs don’t score 50 points against GSU. I’ve seen CMR let up on many an occasion when he feels he has the game won. By the way, GSU has too many freshmen and sophomores to be a real threat, unless the Dawgs simply don’t show up.

By DJNEWT

August 20, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

NEGATIVE SIR!!! THEY DO NOT. The DAWGZ will take this game seriously and take care of business like the soldiers that they are. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAWGZ SIC EM WOOOOOF WOOOOOF WOOOOF

By CHARLOTTE DAWG

August 20, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this

JB,

If we lose to SC, many of us will shoot ourselves. Please don’t even say that. I’d take a loss to Florida than to give that visor boy prick the satisfaction of blemishing our season…AGAIN! CAN’T LOSE TO SC!!

By gdawginkalamazoo

August 20, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

Cuz, True about CMU. Then again Hawaii won their conference too. But we better demolish CMU. I would never hear the end of that one. Every game is dangerous.

By morons

August 20, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

JB- i wish i had a dollar for every moron mutt who said “a loss would do them good” “get their head in the right place” “bring them back down to earth”. Yall are just itching to make excuses and play off uga’s first loss, aren’t you?

By AltamahaDawg

August 20, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

The think I love is to read where the UGA coaches are concentrating (and longer than normal) on this game irrespective of the division. Thats a pretty good “next game on the schedule” attitude.

UGA 2 weeks to plan for GSU, this ain’t gonna be an APP state deal.

By Regan

August 20, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

LAUDATRIPP you are just PULLING your GAMECOCK. Don’t be a Typical UGA FAN that didn’t go to school there or even worse could not get in(HAHAHAHA) The JOKE OF THE SOUTH. Any JIGGER KNOWS that a “behind the arc” shot is worth 3 points. Well, at UGA they just ask what a 3 point shot is worth without the HARD WORD QUESTION VERBAGE. Was I speaking higher than your VOCABULARY TOO?

By sobedawg

August 20, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

Georgia Southern is respectable, but won’t hang with Georgia this year. Georgia 57 Southern 12

By Hunk Erdown

August 20, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

UGA has had a habit of letting teams like GSU, Cent. Mich., etc. stay in the game making it close. We need to dominate these teams, not necessarily with 50 point spreads but at least with ball control and “brick wall” defense.

If we are indeed a #1 team we should be scoring so easily that we have subs in early in the second half. Nothing against GSU, its just that they should not be able to hang with the best in the Nation… If we are the best in the Nation.

I’ll just be soooo happy to get into the season and see what we have.

By CoachScott

August 20, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

Guys — I am sick to death of reading the daily AJC account of how injured the Bulldogs are right now. Is there no other story related to this team that’s worth covering? Give me a break.

By I-DOG

August 20, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

AYTHING can happen, but I don’t think this is one of GSU’s best squads, at least not in the opener… they are very young offensively.

I believe that other than one player, UGA will outweigh the GSU Defensive front 2 deep by an average of 40-50 pounds. One would think we could run the ball pretty effectively and that will set up the pass.

Too much speed and size depth difference which should begin to show midway thru the 2nd quarter, but that is why they play the game. NOBODY thought Stanford had a chance against might USC and there are numerous examples of tight games and outright upsets. The team has to get up and be ready to play otherwise, it could be scary.

By Regan

August 20, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

UGA will be LUCKY to win by 9. Bet the points and the UNDER. VII is a Let Down and a Looser. CMR is my B***. Signed,
UGLY miss(?) CMR

By oldeagle

August 20, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

Do the Eagles have a shot ? Of course they do. Especially after all the crying I’m beginning to hear about injuries here, freshmen there, …. blah, blah, blah, blah. Sounds like someone isn’t comfortable at the top to me.

Dawg nation is tuning up the violins already and the season hasn’t even started.

Georgia Southern has athletes and speed. They do not have depth, which usually weighs heavy on any FCS team playing a BCS team. If the day is hot and muggy, it favors the Dawgs in a big way. If it is cool, breezy, etc. it gives a little more stamina to the Eagles. With the right conditions and a little luck, the Eagles can make it a game. They definitely won’t be intimidated.

Give ‘em hell Eagles and THWG !!

By I-DOG

August 20, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

IF, and it is a big IF, the game is out of hand in the 3rd quarter, Richt will have to balance making the score look good for a national audience… with keeping his 1st team healthy and giving the backups the reps they in a real game. If we are to make this season a success, we will need some of those Freshman and RF to get valuable playing time so they will be ready when their number is called.

By Regan

August 20, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this

YEEE HAWWWW Imna aDOG buttl f***. DIM Gorge Tick porposns is TERRORRISTISSES. I am can maken METHISIS in myba TRABELERE and getma money. STUPID BLONDE. Did the HAIR BLEECH fry what little BRAIN YOU HAVE?

By dawggirl

August 20, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

It would be extremely foolish to overlook any game, regardless of the opponent. With all of the preseason injuries and suspensions we’re looking at for this first game, I think a realistic outcome would be a 14 point win. Certainly less than what we’re capable of, but we also do tend to play down to the level of competition, especially in the early games. GSU should be respected just as much as any other team on our schedule, and that includes our dreaded neighbors below them on the map.

By Chip Towers

August 20, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this

BREAKING NEWS

You may want to rethink the score. Georgia Southern just announced the suspension of eight players for the first two games of the year. Said it’s for “violations of institutional policy.” I haven’t been able to ascertain yet if any of them are starters or whatever but there’s a list of names on the Statesboro Herald’s website.

By dudley

August 20, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

GSU suspended 8 players (4 or 5 are starters) for the UGA game today.

By Tommy Bow Wow den

August 20, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

UGA and Richt needs to understand that they will NEED style points against both GSU and Central Mich. BTW I dont think UGA will be able to score 50 points on those two teams because the dawgs are a bit overrated. I challenge UGA to hang 50 on Cetral Mich. like Clemson did last year.I also wonder if the dawgs can put a lot of points like Clemsons 62 a feww years back. I sure would luv to see UGA and Clemson play in a bowl this year. The Tigers need to redeem themselves for that fluke 30 - 0 loss to the mutts in the Valley a few years ago. oh well… Goooo TIGERS! ROAR ROAR ROAR!

By upstate dawg in SC

August 20, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

Slim and none before the suspensions None just went out the backdoor

By jfergNCdawg

August 20, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

Chip,

Any win by at least 28 will be fine…especially if:

A) GSU scores less than 10

and

B) the Dawgs’ prime-time starters are out by half time

By the way, that’s my prediction as well.

Go Dawgs

By DJNEWT

August 20, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this

The DAWGZ will run the table yall, I guarantee! It is amazing to me how so many people are discrediting the DAWGZ when everyone whose opinion counts have voted them as #1. The college football community voted them #1 because they have the most talent of any team in college football and have a longer winning streak right now than any other team. I don’t think that there is a team on the schedule (although very tough for sure) that can beat them. The team this year, even with injuries, will be loaded. Some of our best players will be coming back from injuries mid way through the season which should give the Dawgs some fresh legs for the second half of the year. Also, with The DAWGZ having two easier opponents the first two games they can work out any possible weaknesses and adjust to the changes in the OL. The GEORGIA BULLDOGS are ready, but are you ready to watch your team get thier a&*es handed to them? No excuses will be needed this year HOSS! BOOM! Loran whatdoyagot!

By mexdawg

August 20, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this

Congradulations to Georgia for playing GSU.WE still have not seen the north avenue trade school take up the challange yet.Maybe now that Paul Johnson is the coach that will change.I hope so.Every time I go to this game I think about ERK RUSSELL and how much of an impact he made at both schools.I wish that ERK had been given a shot as head coach when Dooley retired,I would have loved to see what he could have done.Anyway ERK this game is for you.

By Regan

August 20, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

I am reading SCUSES why you can’t go 13-0 and NAT BID on the line. 9-4 while UGA VII lickes his BALLs. CAN YOU RAP STARS READ A PLAYBOOK? I am cleaning my HOOD & SHEET to be at the UGA HOME GAMES. If those AFRICAN’S DON’T DO THE JOB I still no my Laying in the WOODS with my SCOUT MASTER rope nots. DAMN we only have 435 black students and they can’t make UBBAS WINBA? NIGABUR RUMBA THATB BALLB. CANB I BE A UBAGBA FANB IFB IBA GETBA THEB BEEBONCEBAABA WHITEBA WHSHB? Ib Kbn0o youb dobnotb likeb ubsa NIGGNBAS lessn weba tobit thatba FUTBABALL. IZba noz Iba get me anba edunacations fromba UbaGbA.

By Regan

August 20, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

I am reading SCUSES why you can’t go 13-0 and NAT BID on the line. 9-4 while UGA VII lickes his BALLs. CAN YOU RAP STARS READ A PLAYBOOK? I am cleaning my HOOD & SHEET to be at the UGA HOME GAMES. If those AFRICAN’S DON’T DO THE JOB I still no my Laying in the WOODS with my SCOUT MASTER rope nots. DAMN we only have 435 black students and they can’t make UBBAS WINBA? NIGABUR RUMBA THATB BALLB. CANB I BE A UBAGBA FANB IFB IBA GETBA THEB BEEBONCEBAABA WHITEBA WHSHB? Ib Kbn0o youb dobnotb likeb ubsa NIGGNBAS lessn weba tobit thatba FUTBABALL. IZba noz Iba get me anba edunacations fromba UbaGbA.

By Fools Gold

August 20, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

8 players suspended from GSU… huh… well looks like UGa will play a notch above a highschool team like they did in their bowl game last year in Hawaii. I bet UGA still wont score 50 points!

By Dawg4life

August 20, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this

Chip,

The big worry to me seems to be the D-Ends. I think everyone’s overlooking that. It seemed to be one of the deepest units besides linebacker coming into camp, but I can’t believe how the injuries have decimated that group! We were down to one scholarship player and two walk-ons at one point!!!

My question is: If these D-Ends aren’t able to get enough practice, won’t that really affect our ability to get a good pass rush that we’ll VITALLY need when playing the likes of LSU and Florida?

Also, how does coach Fabris intend to prepare the D-Ends in the wake of all these injuries? The way it’s looking now, we won’t even have a two-deep come the first game!!!

What do you think, Chip?

By Chip Towers

August 20, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this

Two starters and three backups according to depth chart in media guide.

By Georgia Fan

August 20, 2008 5:07 PM | Link to this

Georgia’s injuries have not been anything out of the ordinary in my opinion. They are just getting more media attention because of the high ranking and expectations this year. The only major injury has been Sturdivant. But even the media’s treatment of that story has been somewhat puzzling. When they put out their preseason All-SEC team Sturdivant didn’t even crack the 2nd team. Yet the second he goes down the sky is falling for Georgia. You would have thought a nuclear bomb had went off in Athens the way they reacted to it. Seems like a bit of a contradiction to me. On the one hand, the guy isn’t All-SEC material. On the other, his absence is enough to sink the hopes of the #1 team in the country. Hmmmm….Thank god these morons withdrew from the BCS process. That was definitely a step in the right direction.

By Regan

August 20, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this

JB 2 1/2 QTRS is that not a HALF and a QTR? Is now GSU will be in the game for 3 Quarters? You must be a MATH TEACHER IN CLAYTON COUNTY.

By Regan

August 20, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this

JB 2 1/2 QTRS is that not a HALF and a QTR? Is now GSU will be in the game for 3 Quarters? You must be a MATH TEACHER IN CLAYTON COUNTY.

By dcdawg

August 20, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this

Hatcher announced that the following were suspended: Raja Andrews (SR WR) 07 Starter Charwel Brown (JR DE) 07 Letterman Brandavious Mann (RFR OL) Terrione Benefield (JR LB) 07 Letterman Damon Suggs (SR DE) 07 Starter Zeke Rozier (RFR RB) Garryon Taylor (JR WR) 07 Letterman Ronnie Wiggins (JR DB) 07 Letterman

Ouch, 6 of 8 had decent playing time and 2 were starters on an already VERY young team. sorry but GO DAWGS!!!

By red and black

August 20, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this

Regan if i wanted any lip out of your punk a** id scrape it off your face,You better learn some manners around the woman folk.You aint gonna do nuthin lil boy,cause if you try i’ll b*** slap you.I bet your mommy does all your posting for you.I bet you havent even learned to spell yet.Come back here in 10 years lil boy.Hey-i hear your mommy calling you to come home,cause its nappy time.I bet you went running home for your lil animal crackers and milk,didnt you johnny boy?

By oldeagle

August 20, 2008 5:22 PM | Link to this

Raja Andrews, starting WR, is the most significant name on the Georgia Southern suspension list.

Rethink the score ? I’m not rethinking anything.

Give ‘em hell Eagles ! THWG !

By Regan

August 20, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this

I want all the NIG&ER UGA ALUM AND FANS TO BE AT THE HOME OPENER. Will they(AFRICANS) be in the BOXES or on the STREET? RUN THAT ROCK N**** RUN THAT ROCK!! What UGA ALUMNI HIRED ODEL THURMAN to be a STAND-UP GUY and represent UGA in a good light for your company? I want to HEAR A HOUSE FULL OF PEOPLE CHEERING UGA N**** PLAYER GO A DEGREE, UGA N**** GOT A DEGREE. BILL CURRY will make great Young Boys into GREAT MEN, FATHERS, and HUSBONDS.

By potato dawg

August 20, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this

I’ll be pulling for GSU every game except this one. The Dawgs need to make an early ststement and get the big machine well oiled.

By ARdawg

August 20, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

GSU has a shot just by stepping on the field. Don’t think for a minute they don’t want a shot at the #1 team in the country.

It is a lose/lose game for the Dawgs unless we hammer them and win by 50. Personally I am not Spurrieresque and see no point in running up a score for the delight in it or the Polls. Most likely CMR would have to play starters the whole game for that kind of score.

I say remember APPY ST. Hit them in the mouth early hard and often. Demoralize them and put the game away asap.

They are a good team with a good coach in division AA but still a cupcake. Remind them of that fact. GSU definitely has the tools to ruin a dream season the Dawgs if overlooked.

By zoom

August 20, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

why do you think uGA scheduled Patsy?

Coach knows those two week sus require a two week vacation at the start.

Will App St whip LSU?

By Flik

August 20, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

Regan - 2 1/2 QTRS would be a half + half a quarter, not a HALF and a QTR as you claim. It’s a lot easier to say 2 1/2 quarters. And what kind of sentence is “Is now GSU will be in the game for 3 Quarters”?

You must be an English teacher.

By Midnight Rider

August 20, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this

No way the Eagles stand a chance with or without the 8 players suspended. Too many young guys on that squad to compete with the Dawgs. Regardless, they are excited about the opportunity and will show up to play the game.

Hatch will build the program. It’s just going to take time and last year he had to play with what he had. This year is the first real opportunity that he’s had to recruit for his system. Give them 3 years and the Eagles will be back on top of the division where they belong.

For now, I hope both squads play their best games and neither one of them incur too many injuries.

This game is, and always will be, a tribute to Coach Russell. He meant so much to both programs that we ought to take this opportunity every 4 years to remember him.

The question I’ve always wanted answered is why TECH never would play Southern. I was born and bred a DAWG and graduated from SOUTHERN. I was proud of both schools for being willing to play each other every four years. Never could quite understand what TECH was so afraid of.

I’m hoping that with Coach Johnson at TECH, SOUTHERN will eventually get it’s chance to play them every four years too. It’s good for the State of Georgia.

BTW……The best thing TECH has done in a long, long time is hire Johnson. If any of you TECH fans question his ability, let me tell you first-hand that this guy is a gamer and he’s committed to winning. I’m not a TECH fan but i am a Paul Johnson fan.

Hope all three schools have banner years.

Go Dawgs! GATA Eagles!

By Regan

August 20, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this

RED Knee Pads and Black Butt plug “JAMESREGAN13@aol.com” Hit me UP. SEND me a copy of your season tickets as well. I am on the FLATS every Saturday home game “gate 8, SEC 224, ROW 5 Seat 40. I don’t have my TOILET PAPER FOR THE UGA GAME YET, but I hear it is in the MAIl, like your DNA TEST from MAURE.

By Chip Towers

August 20, 2008 5:53 PM | Link to this

PRACTICE UPDATE

Dogs going somewhat lighter today as they’re in shells and doing a lot of run-through for tomorrow’s dress rehearsal scrimmage for Georgia Southern down at the stadium… . Again a somewhat cool day. The electronic temperature gauge they have on the field, which takes into account wind and humidity, was saying 79. You know sure as the world it will be 102 the day of the game… .

Some observations:

Tanner Strickland didn’t make it back to the field as CMR predicted. He was working out in the weightroom, where we learned yesterday he’s pretty much the strongest guy on the team. Indications are it was merely precautionary since they were just going in shells today… .

Speaking of testing, I was talking to asst. strength coach Keith Gray about yesterday’s wt. room numbers and said I’d been hoping to also get 40-yard dash times. He told me that the fastest guy on the team was CB Bryan Evans, who had clocked a 4.26 but that fellow corner Remarcus Brown was right there with him by hundredths of seconds. Then Keith told me about a race between Evans, Brown and WR Tony Wilson in which Wilson “smoked” the other two guys. Gray said it was untimed and unofficial, especially since Evans and Brown were claiming to have pulled up… . Bottom line: Those are three fast guys… .

Injury scene: DT Kade Weston (knee) still out. Add DT Brandon Wood to the list. Don’t know with what yet… .

That’s all for now. Jenna’s handling the notes today so she’ll post a full report this evening after practice. I’ll give you a post-practice update after we get Richt and players.

By Regan

August 20, 2008 5:54 PM | Link to this

FILK your right I realized my 1/2 oty mistake once I pushed send. THANKS for doing the MATH.

By Regan

August 20, 2008 5:54 PM | Link to this

FILK your right I realized my 1/2 oty mistake once I pushed send. THANKS for doing the MATH.

By Regan

August 20, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this

WHY do only the parents of current BLACKplayers shoe-up to games? NO AFRICANS in the lots TAILGATEING! IF you don’t tote the ROCK keep your BLACK Butt at home.The undrestood UGA RULE. Please tell meI am Wrong. I enjoy my WORLD BBQ at the TECH GAMES.

By Dawg Man

August 20, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this

I love UGA but Richt is going to get fired if he aint gonna start recrutin some players with some class instead of alls these thugs. Knowshon Morano is not as good as everybody be thinkin he is. He be the dumbest looking player i ever saw. He cant be very smart.

Go Dawgs

By NC_DAWG82

August 20, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this

Reagan you are ignorant. Go back to Tech’s blog you bitter nerd. Jealousy only hurts you playa…

By AltamahaDawg

August 20, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this

App state is not WHY a GSU has a shot, its the reason they do NOT. Does anyone think that Michigan would have lost thier opener to a lesser team last year if they had the advantage of constant references to somebody doing that the year before?

Go Eagles. Georgia wins this one, but best of luck the rest of your real season.

By Ghost of Wally Butts

August 20, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this

Chip: Thanks for the update. (Thanks also to Jenna for two terrific, informative articles in the past couple of days. She’s a good writer with a punchy style - - especially liked her funny college-dorm-life/roommates feature last week. You guys shoud make her an offer. And no - - I’m not her dad.)

Since you’re on the subject of Statesboro today, any news of DeAngelo Tyson’s progress in camp? Probable redshirt? He was so highly recruited and we have high hopes. He seems to be one of several young DTs not getting much pub this year (along with Wood and AJ Harmon). I assume that’s because that position is so stacked this year. Next year, however —especially if Geno leaves early for the NFL — the cupboard could be a little bare. So just want to check the progress of next year’s DT crop. Thanks.

By 1UGADAWG

August 20, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this

Regan, please learn how to type. Until you can do that stay off of this blog please!! Go Dawgs!! Earn It

By Big Dawg

August 20, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this

Dawgs are #1, and until proven otherwise I dont think I would waste my time posting negative, useless comments. Notice how espn spends all their time trying to explain why Georgia should not be number one even when the damn coaches agree they are?? Go Dawgs!!

By 1UGADAWG

August 20, 2008 7:16 PM | Link to this

EARN IT, PROVE IT, JUST GET IT!!

By Fools Gold

August 20, 2008 7:30 PM | Link to this

Hey Georgia Fan……..You think the media is being tough on UGA now with all the injuries and jail birds? Just wait till UGA loses it’s first game to the chickens. Y’all will be the laughing stock and the media will turn on UGA and will second guess themselves on ranking the mutt 1st and will report UGA was just simplyOVERRATED!

By Chip Towers

August 20, 2008 7:36 PM | Link to this

POST-PRACTICE UPDATE

A.J. Green is running at second-team flanker, behind mohamed Massaquoi, according to both CMR and receivers coach John Eason. I had thought A.J. a split end until now and that’s actually what A.J. told me earlier but not according to Eason. The flanker runs wide at Georgia but either way it’s the Z route and the Z routes are what A.J. is learning. The other starting wideouts are Kris Durham at inside slot and Kenneth Harris at SE. Reserves include Tony Wilson, Demiko Goodman and Tavarres King. …

Justin Fields has moved ahead of Ben Boyd at backup fullback behind Shaun Chapas. …

Good news from Brannan Southerland, who saw his doctor today after Monday’s CT scan. Said the doc very pleased with the results. Still not 100 percent healed but let Southerland come out of the boot for increasing number of hours each day. From now on it becomes a pain tolerance issue.

Matthew Stafford said Kiante Tripp has looked really good at left tackle… .

Knowshon Moreno said he couldn’t say whether he’d be returning punts or not but that he likes it, “like any other player would.” Said he doesn’t care if he does or not, just up to coaches. “I’d play center if they asked me to.” … Had a writer in from New Jersey today doing a story on him.

CMR said he’s looking forward to today’s “practice game” at Sanford Stadium because “we’re finally all going to be on the same sideline, on the same team. Going to be as close to a real game as possible, with a coin toss, a running clock and all special teams. Only difference is it will be against the scout team.

That’s all for now

By Regan's Mom

August 20, 2008 7:42 PM | Link to this

Regan, get your retarded azz off my computer! I told you to put down the crack pipe hours ago and go to the basement. I swear son, if you weren’t 35 and half brain dead, I’d kick you out. Now go get me a beer you tard. Dam, just like your old man, dumber than a bucket of stupid.

By Cuz

August 20, 2008 8:15 PM | Link to this

Chip with AJ second string behing MoMass, will there be plays with both of them on the field at the same time. That would throw defenses into a psycotic state. DB’s so far back the screen pass picks up the automatic ten yards.

Just get everyone healthy by the USC east game.

EARN IT, PROVE IT, GETTUR DONE!!

By 2N4YEARS

August 20, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the update Chip Predictions for 1st game: UGA will look really sharp at times, rusty others. Expect some of the youg-guns to shine on some basic plays —nothing too fancy —as this is there ist game —long bombs, break-away runs. Moreno won’t play after the half. UGA-42, GSU-16

By RxDawg

August 20, 2008 8:19 PM | Link to this

DJNEWT, I think I know you. First name Lee?

By I-DOG

August 20, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this

unbelievable about the GSU suspensions.

It is a shame for the players suspended, their teamates and the GSU fans who were all hoping for a big upset AND getting to play in front of 90,000 plus ‘tween the hedges.

This is too much to overcome

By SouthernBred

August 20, 2008 8:23 PM | Link to this

Ghost, I spoke with the Statesboro High coach this week. He said that John Knox and Justin HOuston will be seeing action this year and that DeAngelo Tyson may not be redshirted (seems the UGA coaches are high on him).

As for this game, my Eagles would not even play if we didn’t think we had a chance to win, but logic says we are just too young (50 redshirts and/or true freshmen on the roster this year.) Hatcher is a great coach but the ball will have to take some funny hops this year for GSU to stay in the game. PROUD to be an EAGLE! GATA.

By red and black

August 20, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this

Fools Gold -my fire is still going to have some hot embers in it,and my DAWGS iron is going to be ready to BRAND THOSE YELLOW PESTS.Were going to pull your stingers out of yalls butts and antennae’s out of of your heads then were going to Brand yall’s a**ses with our DAWGS iron.We want all those chicken fans and jacket fans to know that yall belong to Gawga.You chickens got away last year hope yall didnt forget what that woman reporter said to steve”hows it feel to beat Ga after they beat yall last year 28-0”.I bet all yall hillbilly chicken fans got so mad at that thar womun reportur and went home and slept with your sister hoping one day your inbred kids would someday beat Gawga.GA34-sc9 BOOK IT SON.

By Dabo

August 20, 2008 8:28 PM | Link to this

I know UGA plays Georgia Southern every few years. Why will Tech not play them? Has Georgia Southern ever tried to get a game with them?

By chazz

August 20, 2008 8:40 PM | Link to this

Nope.

By red and black

August 20, 2008 8:41 PM | Link to this

Fools Gold-You got the first part right,probably more like stupid gold-Remember you cant be fixed when you are stupid.Overbranded is what techies are going to be.There wont be a spot left to put 8 years of branding on ya”lls arses.Fools Gold your crack pipe smokin kid regan got loose from the basement again.Like father/like son-Retardedness doesnt fall far from the tree does it? fool-your words not mine.Ragan has an old fashion butt branding coming from this here marine and theres plenty left for your old fart a** ..BOOK IT SON.

By Cuz

August 20, 2008 8:42 PM | Link to this

Imagine the cheers when Erk Russell appears on the pregame big screen show. What an incredible human being and coach for two teams playing each other. Rest in Peace Erk, sit on one side one half and the other the second. Tell my pal Buck Cochran hello

By Ghost of Wally Butts

August 20, 2008 8:46 PM | Link to this

SouthernBred: I truly appreciate the update. Great to know about DeAngelo possibly seeing some pt this year. Man, your Statesboro High kids are terrific. Please keep sending ‘em up our way. Expecting big things from Knox this year.

So sorry about the suspension news today. I’m sure Coach Hatcher had a tough decision. It’s awful for the rest of the team (and, I’m sure, heartbreaking for the kids who were caught). Still, if this UGA/GSU game is like all the others, we had better be sure our chinstraps are buckled tight. You boys always bring us a game, and I’m sure Hatcher will have ‘em fired up with an Appy State/Hoosiers speech.

Good luck for the rest of the year (after 8/30)!

By Toccoa

August 20, 2008 8:59 PM | Link to this

I say let the Big Dawg eat at the start of the game…but due to the injury list—keep it conservative. Dawgs 14-0 in the first quarter, maybe 21-0. Once it’s established Southern CAN’T SCORE against #1 D, then slowly start working down the depth chart to let our #1 players rest. By early in the 2nd half we should see our #2 O moving down the field — almost in practise scrimmage mode — giving the lower parts of the depth chart as much playing time as possible.

GO DAWGS!

By Big Dawg

August 20, 2008 9:20 PM | Link to this

GSU has no chance of beating the Dawgs, but will the Dawgs run up the score? No they won’t as Coach Richt has proven time after time that he calls his teams’ off when he gets a big lead on an inferior team.

Go Dawgs! “EARN IT”

By Cuz

August 20, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this

Toccoa, you actually think that Southern won’t score. I don’t see that. I imagine that we get ahead they will put in the third stringers and get them to try and stop the spread. I think Southern will score some points, just not enough to win. That is my humble opinion.

GATA DAWGS!

By THE Ohio State Buckeyes

August 20, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this

You heard it here first. Ga Tech will lose to Jacksonville State (AL) and Georgia will win big, but Trail Georgia Southern at halftime.

By THEOhioStateBuckeye’sDawg

August 20, 2008 10:02 PM | Link to this

To “THE Ohio State Buckeyes”:

I appreaciate your tradition but personally don’t think OSU can beat “any” team in the SEC. And I’d like to make this real personal for you before you skip town bit@%ch. I’d like to wager $1000 cash money that you lose to Southern Cal. And to make it easier for you, I’d like to wager another $1000 you lose to Troy State the very next week. If you want to put your money where your mouth is I’m willing to meet you at your Buckhead Waffle House. Just say the word.

By T-Rock

August 20, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this

FIRST!!!

By 1UGADAWG

August 20, 2008 10:32 PM | Link to this

We win by 17, but we get our underclassmen in and we stay healthy. That is all I ask for!! Go Dawgs!! Earn It!!

By Toccoa

August 20, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this

Cuz, I didn’t say Southern won’t score. They just won’t score against #1 D.

GO DAWGS!

By GoEagles

August 20, 2008 10:58 PM | Link to this

Look….UGA will crush us unfortunately….Georgia is bigger, faster, stronger, smarter (well maybe we are both equally dumb now that i see our suspension list)….If you dont think georgia will score 50-70 on us i guess you have never heard of knowshon…that kid is a not quite as fast, but stronger, every bit as quick version of reggie bush…on the college level that kind of athlete kills —unfortunately UGA 66 - Eagles 9

By DisneyDawg

August 20, 2008 11:31 PM | Link to this

It’s off the subject and I don’t know if anyone’s mentioned it yet, but there was a little piece in the Orlando Sentinel that had Lou Holtz’ take on the SEC. Says he, “Florida will win the SEC. Georgia’s schedule is too difficult and the Bulldogs will always have trouble with South Carolina, which will have the conference’s best defense.” I’m so glad the sage one has enlightened us. Since he’s wrong 95% of the time, UGA should be OK.

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

August 20, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this

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Ok, we get it. UGA is Number 1 in 3 dozen polls across the world in college football, including now today Number 1 in the BCS Poll at http://www.collegeBCS.com . Enough of that already. We get it that Matthew Stafford is the Top QB Draft-Eligible Junior after the year, and that Knowshon Moreno is a draft-eligible redshirt sophomore after the season. We know we play 9 games against Top 25 teams this season, so enough already on that too.

We know the fans of every other football team in the nation are all in here trying to find something negative to say about us and positive to say about their own team in direct retort to all this media attention.

I’m not used to it. I graduated UGA in the late 70s and we were very good then, great fun to watch from the Railroad Tracks or student $1 tickets, and even when we Won, they didn’t give us credit. I attribute most of that to the articles in the AJ-C sensationalizing things such as UGA has no offensive line, no kicker, a quarterback not as good as Tim Tebow who was 1-4, not MJS’ 3-1 against the Top 25 Final AP Poll teams last year. Presumably, the AJ-C is OUR HOMETOWN PAPER.

Growing up Dad had season tickets to Sanford, and traveled significantly to away games with seniority points for ticket allocations. He had an UGA Van built-out to his specifications including the Georgia Fight Song on a CD that played when he tooted the horn, Color TV, stand-up space and Captain Chairs. He took me to watch Fran Tarkenton play, as a kid and I will never forget him pointing out that he filled the air with long balls when no one else did. We Won and Won and Won and Won.

Look, I’m a football fan of my alma mater, have a family with degrees like I as the oldest son, from UGA. I was born a Bulldog. I readily admit I am a Homer Bulldog Fan, and am damn Proud of it.

I look forward to UGA VII. When I was born Mike was our mascot. I don’t remember him. I remember every UGA, however; and saw each. I Love Dawgs, always have, and they Love me. I am very saddened by Our Loss of UGA VI.

By DisneyDawg

August 20, 2008 11:35 PM | Link to this

Oh, and UGA beats Ga. Southern by 28 in the opener. 42-14.

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

August 20, 2008 11:36 PM | Link to this

If I ever watched an NFL game (Dad had season tickets to the Falcons’ games for years until I said I would not go with him.) it was because I was wanting to see a Georgia Bulldog play in the NFL game. I am told we had season tickets to the Washington Redskins’ games too when my parents met at the Pentagon where they both worked. He decoded secret documents as USMC Major in WWII and she typed them up. He was an Orphan from near Savannah Georgia and she from a well-to-do family in Ohio on the Ohio River.

I got season tickets to The Bulldogs’ myself when I graduated. I study the Media Guide. I buy the Preseason Magazines. I participate online and have since 1977 when I built my 1st PC and hosted 2 Bulletin Boards as Webmaster.

I avidly travel to away games, although the 2,000 mile trek down I-20 (which changes it name to I-10) to Tempe, Arizona is not 1 of my current goals – keeping our company afloat in these tough times if far more my goal for the families supported by our technological prowess.

I go to the bowl games, and always have. I have stories you would love to hear like the 4th and Dumb Dickey play against us at the Gator Bowl in JAX when after the game, I put the 4th down marker under my Matt Robinson Alabama Game Jersey (another great story when everyone was interviewing Matt and they must have thought I was a reporter, so when they opened the locker-room, I walked in with them and he turned to hang it on a hook in his locker, and it fell to the floor so I picked it up and no one noticed.) and carried it home too.

I’ve seen all this happen. I remember it with alacrity.

I am ready for a week and 2 days to pass. I’m ready for the season. I will be back in here to tell you how poorly your team did and how well Ours did by direct comparison daily. I want to watch the games, remember The Plays, and Tailgate. Give it your Best Shot : We Will Be.

12-2.

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

August 21, 2008 12:59 AM | Link to this

As for the title of this blog, we have no idea where in the hell you come off asking such a question.

By GBal

August 21, 2008 6:44 AM | Link to this

Has any dish network user been able to confirm if the GSU UGA game will definately be available on PPV.

By Gratfuldawghead

August 21, 2008 7:53 AM | Link to this

I can get the friggin Big 10 network 24 hours a day BUT I can’t get the Nations #1 team on Direct TV?

By Mike Bobo 17 INT

August 21, 2008 7:54 AM | Link to this

I suspect the Eagles have a decent shot, but UGA will squeak this weak opener out. Until UGA learns to open on the road with a respectful opponent, UGA will never receive any respect.

I predict UGA will cruise through the first 2 games, then trip up against USC and ASU and here’s why:

USC

1. USC is a better program than UGA 2. ASU . ASU is a better program than UGA
2. Dennis Erickson knows how to win national titles and will outcoach CMR

By Mike Bobo 17 INT

August 21, 2008 7:59 AM | Link to this

I suspect the Eagles have a decent shot, but UGA will squeak this weak opener out. Until UGA learns to open on the road with a respectful opponent, UGA will never receive any respect.

I predict UGA will cruise through the first 2 games, then trip up against USC and ASU and here’s why:

USC

1. USC is a better program than UGA
2. Spurrier knows how the beat the dogs like a dog year in and year out, so no change in 2008
3. Spurrier is finally getting results from his recruits and USC would make a run at the SEC title this year, leaving UGA out in the cold once more.
4. Spurrier is a more experienced coach and a better tactician vs. CMR

ASU 1. ASU is a better program than UGA 2. Dennis Erickson knows how to win national titles and will outcoach CMR 3. Carpenter is back and healthy, thus he will dominate the UGA secondary.

After UGA loses these 2 games in a row, UGA will drop out of the top-ten, then face losses to UT, AU, and LSU, and all those rabid $10,000 UGA boosters will be calling or CMR to step down.

CMR will be asked to leave by 2010 when he fails to even make it to a BCS title game.

By puppydawg

August 21, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this

Gratfuldawghead, I have the same dilemma as you. As a DirecTV subscriber, I’ve been looking into the possibility of buying the UGA-GSU game as a PPV event and/or part of the ESPN GamePlan pkg. Although customer service at DirectTV is virtually nonexistent, here is what I believe the situation to be after talking to them and checking on both directv.com and espn.com: As a PPV event, the game will be available to cable subscribers only. Dish Network and DirecTV customers will not be allowed to receive the game as a PPV event. As for ESPN GamePlan, the game is on the schedule but will be blacked out in the local market. Your best bet is to do what I did, get a friend who has Comcast to order the game and invite you over to watch.

By Matt

August 21, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this

I am sick of the UGA has nothng to win by scheduling GSU . Heck, UGA schedules Western Carolina and W. KY. Both 1AA teams and you hear no complaints. I personally want both teams to win a National Championship this year, No INJURIES ! GOOOO EAGLES !!!

By Matt

August 21, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

I hope both teams win a national championship, just UGA will hopefully have 1 loss, to GSU. GOOOO EAGLES !!!! I really pray for NO INJURIES to either team.

By 82DAWG

August 21, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

Do Eagles have any shot vs. Georgia? Uh, no way. Especially with 8 Ga Southern players suspended. Take 8 players from a team that has fewer scholarship players to begin with, and, well, there is no chance.

By epb

August 21, 2008 8:51 AM | Link to this

I called DISH NETWORK and after an hour or so finally was able to speak to someone in Korea or China. Though I could not understand most of what she was saying, I did gather that a final decision woulod not be made until 3 days before the game. Said I could call her back then and she could give me an answer.

Can’t wait.

By Mike Bobo-Outback Bowl MVP

August 21, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

I see my #1 fan is back. You seriously need to go back into your rehab program. South Carolina is a better program that UGA ?????????????????????????????????????

bwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Stop it !!1

you are killing me !!!!!!!!!!!

By DawginLex

August 21, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

Mike bobo interception idiot:

How many points did Spurrier’s vaunted offense score during our last trip to Columbia? ZERO

Against the worst UGA team since richt’s first year.

How many points has Spurrier generated in 3 years vs UGA ?? 34

WOW, impressive.

You are dumber than a mushroom.

By DawginLex

August 21, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

Meant to say 31 points

17-15 UGA 18-0 UGA 16-12 SC

You’re still a moron.

By GSU

August 21, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

We may not win this game but it will be like 2004 when we dropped big bad ugay down in the rankings..Get ready bi*ches here come the EAGLES!!

GATA EAGLES!!!

By Lee

August 21, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

If GSU still ran the Triple Option I’d give them a decent chance to keep it close. But Georgia has too much speed on defense for the spread to work. I mean GSU isn’t Florida or West Virginia. Too much speed difference between Division I & Division IA for GSU to have much of a shot.

By Larry M

August 21, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

As to the cable TV issue, does Comcast think that by blocking out all the DirecTV/Dish subscribers from the UGA/GSU game they will somehow convince us to dump satellite and buy their crappy product? If so, they are sorely mistaken. This type of churlish behavior only reinforces why I never will be a Comcast TV customer.

By BAM511

August 21, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

Chip,

Do you expect Georgia to revert back to running some of their no-huddle offense that Richt brought here from FSU during his first few years as coach? If I recall he ran into issues with how quickly (or not) he was able to run this type of offense because of officials and rule changes. There has not been much mention of it this pre-season as far as I have read.

By Bobby

August 21, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

ALL YOU LOSER WHO WANT TO WATCH THE GAME AT HOME…….YOU SUCK AND ARE NOT REAL FANS. GET YOUR LAZY AS&(*S UP TO THE GAME!! You can buy a ticket for cheap for the GSU game. LOSERS!!!!!

By Chip Towers

August 21, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

BAM511 Yes, I think you’ll see some no-huddle from Georgia but only as a change of pace. Nowadays they prefer to take their time, size up the defense and run or pass based on what the defense shows or what’s working.

By Richard

August 21, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this

Thanks to App St, the dawgs won’t be looking ahead. Georgia is well coached and ready to show the world! You GSU fans and grads are to be commended for your positive attitude but really! You just had 8 players suspended. It’s going to be an ugly affair! And watch your step Eagles, the new UGA is gonna leave his mark on your side of the field.

Dawgs 55 - Eagles 7

By AtlantaDomer

August 21, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

Would all of you GSU and UGA fans and esteemed graduates please get back to cutting my lawn? The Notre Dame alum who controls the weather for our part of the country tells me that he is going to allow it to rain this afternoon. The rhodedendrons aren’t going to cut themselves - chop chop.

By I-DOG

August 21, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

Bob 17 int’s.

I respect the Georgia basher that comes on here and makes a bold prediction about UGA losing to S. Carolina AND ASU and then gives us reasons as to why that will happen.

If you are right, I will give you credit for your prediction, but if UGA goes 4-0 to start, we expect you to come back on here and revisit the situation.

For the record, I disagree with you about Spurrier. He was a terrific coach in the 90’s. He has gone about .500 in his last 6 or 8 seasons. He sullied his reputation with a weak NFL record and has not achieved anything of note at S. Carolina other than a big win here and there.

He was shutout 2 years ago by Georgia IN HIS OWN STADIUM, I can’t wait to see how he blames his staff and players individually if that were to happen twice in a row.

By Richard

August 21, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

Hey Bobby, I hope you are not a Georgia fan…………

You are giving us a bad name!

By Global America Dawg

August 21, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

epb…… Dont you just hate it when you call any type service these days in which you are put on eternal hold after talking to an automated system and pressing a bunch of frikin numbers. Then also have to repeat the menu again for choices on who to speak with. Then you talk to someone in India or China who cant speak clear frikin English and still cant get a straight answer….. sheesh I feel your pain and GO DAWGS!!!!!

By epb

August 21, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

ONLY IN AMERICA

By Fierce Dawg

August 21, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

We’re gonna come out straight vanilla. I can’t remember the last time we outright demolished any team, save for Hawaii last year. We’re not gonna show anything, cuz the Evil Genius looms close. We win 31-10.

By Chip Towers

August 21, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

NEW BLOG IS UP!

By Ox Baker

August 21, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

GATA Eagles!!!!

By puppydawg

August 21, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

Bobby, not that I owe you an explanation but I cannot attend games in person due to health concerns. You should think before you open your ignorant piehole, you miserable sack of fecal matter. Hope you crash your car on the way to the game and never get to attend another one after you are left bedridden for the rest of your miserable existence.

By charles f*

August 21, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this

Changing the subject, I haven’t heard or read anything about Deangelo Tyson this camp. What’s going on with him?

By casey

August 21, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this

He won’t do it but I hope Richt puts up 70 on them. I like GSU and all, but this isn’t about being nice anymore. It’s about setting a tone. UGA has a shot at a NATIONAL title this year and poll voters around the country need to see that UGA means business from start to finish every game this year.

By Nuetered Dawg

August 21, 2008 6:56 PM | Link to this

Heck yes the Eagles have a great shot at kicking UGA’s azz. In fact, I am going to predict an upset since UGA is so friggin over ranked and over confident! Stafford will play like the gurly man he is. Dawgs lose 21 -17!!!!

By red and black

August 21, 2008 8:03 PM | Link to this

Well lil Nuetered Girl Dawg it is.When i nuetered you last year,much to my suprise, your brain and nads came out at the same time.Both were so small that i just figured that i had only cut out your nads.I guess your a lil girl now too.Bobo-you couldnt even fill the real Bobo”s nads,much less his shoes.Damn retards escape from the mental institute once in a while and post on here.Ohio fans need to worry about that sec team from illinois that kicked their but last year.

By Mike Bobo 17 INT

August 22, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this

DawginLex

What was the final score of the USC vs. UGA game in Athens in 2007?

How come UT has stepped on your face for the past 2 seasons?

How many national titles does Spurrier have compared to CMR?

How many times did Spurrier kick the dogs to the curb at UF?

How many times has UGA beaten UF in the last 18 tries?

When was the last time UGA won a national title?

How many titles has Miami, USC, OU, Texas, and LSU won since 1980?

You sir are the reason everyone regards the UGA program as a joke and the fact that UGA fans will never admit their program is failing, when it is. CMR has you so snowed, so just keep writing those checks, while he laughs all the way to the bank.

Bottom line: win some national titles, then you have some bragging rights, otherwise, shut it up and strap it on.

By dawgy

August 22, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

Let me break it down like this: 1) GSU fans’ comments deserve no responses. They are a junior college with an inferiority complex towards the flagship University in Athens. They are our annoying little cousins that are just asking for arse whooping. Ignore them. 2) Most “eagle” fans on here are tech fans. They are so depressed and humiliated over our ownership of their dump of a technical college (located in the ghetto) that they will assume ANY other fans identity just to try and pick an internet fight, which is the only fight a cowardly nerd would ever think of starting. Plus, they’re too chickensh!t to even play GSU, because, unlike Georgia, the nerds might actually lose that game. 3) Most “florida” fan on here are either (again) poser tech fans, or the embodiment of what you do not want your children to grow up to be. Ignore them as well. 4) Gamecock fans need to be laughed at. That is their only function. Fodder. Yes, I know the chickens won in A-town last year. But, if the best season your program has ever had includes a loss to Navy, then, well, there you go.

That is all.

By Mike Bobo 17 INT

August 22, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

dawgy

“Flagship” talk about LOL!!!! UGA is no flagship progoram.

OU, Texas, Southern Cal, FSU, Miami and UF are Flagship programs, not that mediocre program in Athens. LOL!!!

By dawgy

August 22, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

Flagship University you idiot. The University of Georgia is known as Georgia’s flagship University. You are so stupid it’s pathetic.

By Everlasting Dawg

August 22, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

I would like to see a thirty point lead at some point during the game. Then start putting in reserves for some experience. If the score gets closer at that point I don’t care. Dawgs win.

By Brent

August 22, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

If a poster lists Miami and F$U as “elite” programs, then…that poster is immediately discredited. What an ignorant buffoon.

By red and black

August 22, 2008 7:12 PM | Link to this

WELL IF IT ISNT “BOBO” THE CRACK HEAD>-You done smoked your self stuppid.In 7 YEARS AT UGA-Mark BELONGS TO THE 7/10 CLUB.Guess that crack made yiu forget.This Club HAS 4 MEMBERS-DOOLEY{UGA},THE BEAR{BAMA},SPURRIER{UF},AND M>RICHT{UGA}>THESE MEMBERS HAD TO WIN 10 OR MORE GAMES IN 7 YEARS.Guess You Didnt Know UGA Has the Third Most Players in the NFL.FSU,UF, and MIAMI-Washed up teams.YOU SUCK LIL BOY.UF’s Dynasty Was Gone When Spurrier Left.Meyer-Has an F,an D,an A,and a C,while coach at UF.Above RANK 20-F/a 20-D/1 NT-A/a 15-C.UGA’S Richt-3,5,2-A/6,7-B/20,23-F.PUT THE PIPE DOWN SON.TAKE YOUR RETARD AS* BACK TO THE CELLAR.

By njdawg

August 23, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

As a GSU grad and a UGA fan, I’ve thought about this a good bit. Upsets are a risk when you have an experienced under dog with a favorite that does not take preparation seriously. In this case, GSU is simply too young to qualify for the first part of that and I don’t recall ever seeing Coach Richt or a UGA team so motivated going into a season. I think it will be a blow out, but Richt being the gentleman that he is, will sit on it in the 4th quarter. The score won’t be a Spurrierish 70-0, but will be a big win in the area of 48-7, or something in that range.

By Larry Tucker

August 24, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

After watching ESPN Gameday Season Preview Show Saturday, you would think that Georgia could only look forward to playing in the Almond Bowl or something played before Christmas. I agree what their saying about our tough schedule, but I believe we are up to the task. It makes me feel better that they haven’t picked us, because they are not very good at picking the BCS Champion even when they are only two teams to choose from. Most of the Gameday Crew don’t think we will be undefeated when we play Florida and none of them think we can beat Florida. If you believe them, we will lose four games. Wow, that’s a lot different that what everybody else is thinking. I’m going to make a prediction that the Dawgs are going to make them eat their words again this year. GO DAWGS!!!!

By news brief from california

August 26, 2008 7:55 AM | Link to this

at the request of atlanta officials the university of southern california is shipping condoms(trojans) to all registered tech fans(459) to stop their breeding habits and end the senseless need to continue having young tech fans who grow up deceived into thinking atlanta has a college football team

By qtip Eagle

August 27, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

The dawgs always play down to opponents and this week will be no different. GSU is gonna bring some heat to Athens early in the year. The dawgs are overrated as usual and until they get past their usual “just beat em enough with no killer instict” football they wont go anywhere in the SEC, much less than the NC. GSU rolls 28-24.

By raspurt jenkins

August 27, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

In the words of Col. Sanders “I’m too drunk to taste this chicken”

By EagleCreek

August 27, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

Dawgy…YOU SUCK!

Anyway, GT will play us around 2010. I believe that is what I hear. I guarantee you it will not be anything like the GSU-UGA game. I love it. GO EAGLES!

Good luck, Dawgs (after 8/30)!

By DontKnowWhat2Think

August 27, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this

Ok…..Im a GSU Grad. I was also Bulldog raised. I saw hershel wakler carry the ball for the first time as a dog, and also witnessed the “run Lindsey run” play in 80…….while in the stands…..with my mother.

Anyway, I mean no disrespect to GSU, but it has to be a 1 to 1000 shot this year. UGA has more talent than last year, great coaching, and 9 out of 11 defensive starters returning.

All I know is that there is not a team in the counrty who wanted to play UGA in a bowl game last year. The reason on the street they drew Hawii in the Sugar Bowl is that a USC / UGA matchup in the Rose bowl would have shown up the BCS championship.

The offense is now poised with great experience and talent.

I hope GSU plays well, but the depth will eventually get them.

UGA has a real shot this year, but in my opinion the SEC championship is almost a greater honor than the BCS. Lets face it. More years than not the SEC could easily have the top 3-4 teams in the country. Thats why we will never see a BCS playoff series. It would make USC, OSU, and a few other have to earn thier ranking…….and they dont have the year in year out talent for that.

If you disagee…….OSU is 0-9 in modern BCS play…….The proofs in the pudding.

By jeremy

August 30, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

GSU is going to get that tail stomped today.GO DAWGS!!!

By jeremy

August 30, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

GSU is going to get that tail stomped today.GO DAWGS!!!

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November 5, 2008 4:34 AM | Link to this

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