By mdawg

August 26, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

Thanks for keeping us posted Chip!

By Football Guy

August 26, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

Hahahahahhahahahahaha hahahahahahahahhahaha hahahahhahahahahahaha!

By Buford

August 26, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

re (1)…you are correct! Take the big money and run!

By Hootie Bookems

August 26, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

Hootie thinks all students should at least have the oppurtunity for all games. Hootie will be tailgating on north campus and attending the game. To all fellow tailgaters- please pick up your trash and leave your spot jut like you found it. Thanks in advance

By RxDawg

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

I’ll be watching the game on pay per view. However, if the brodcast is of the quality of past pay per view games, theres a very good chance I’ll be listening to Munson for the first quarter or two of the game. I’ve been sorely dissapointed in the lack of quality from pay per view games. I’d love to go to the game being an alum of both schools but darn that work getting in the way =) Go Dawgs and Eagles, heres to a great game.

By BigAlnSowega

August 26, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

My oldest son is playing in a baseball showcase. I’ll have my boombox there, though, listening to XM 199 (I think).

By 1eyedJack

August 26, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

Since it is the first game I’m gonna go pay per view. Probably wouldn’t if it were the third or fourth game.

I think that Moreno is more apt to take the leap to the NFL after this season than Stafford. If either wins the Heisman all bets are off. I think Staff may stay another season to enhance his draft status and possibly complete his degree. I hope they both stay no matter what but big bucks have an irresistable draw.

By TCross

August 26, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

I agree with you on Stafford and Moreno, if we go all the way, it’ll be their swan song, if not, then we probably get them back unless Knowshon has a McFadden type year.

With the student tickets, its frustrating, I was there only a couple of years ago and I always got all of the tickets, my sister is a sophomore and she got a split package, students are VERY frustrated by this, they can’t afford to drop $200 on ebay to get a ticket for the Tennessee game like graduates may be able to do.

By JT

August 26, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

Stafford won’t leave regardless…name the last QB to leave early! Moreno might leave if we win it all, if not he probably didn’t perform well and will be back!

By Halberstram

August 26, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

Agree with you on point 1.

Regarding point 2, that’s nothing new. I was in school from ‘99-‘04 and remember that happening to freshman when I was a junior or senior. When I was in grad school in ‘03-‘04 I was only able to get a split season package. It’s just the way it works out unfortunately.

Chip let us know who you think the starting DE’s will be for the game. That seems to an open competition as of now.

By Terrible Truth

August 26, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

Turn loose some of that $17,000,000 profit and give the Coach his indoor facility. Or if I win the Mega Millions tonight I’ll pay for it in exchange, of course, for lifetime tickets somewhere between the forties. Go Dogs!

By Rhino

August 26, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

I will be at the game just like I have been for every home game since 1976. My son, a Tech freshman, is coming home for the game. He doesn’t plan on going to the Tech game Thursday night. He said they simply don’t know how to sell tickets to the students. Guess that’s one of the reasons there are always so many empty seats. My nephew is a freshman at Georgia and couldn’t get tickets for any Georgia home games. That’s a shame.

By Pago Flyer

August 26, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

If you have young kids, get them in their high school band, then they can try and get in The Dixie Redocats and not worry about getting tkts. That’s what I did!

By RxDawg

August 26, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

1. Probably. It’s hard to say what these guys will do. Being a highly gifted RB doesn’t necessarily mean coming out early for the NFL. Look at Cadilac Williams and that other guy(name escapes me at the moment) at AU.

2. That is sad. They really should make sure any active student can attend the games. It’s also very sad that there is a certain population of the students that buy tickets for the money value and resell them for large profits. This is the real problem that needs to be addressed.

3. See above comment

By Beepers

August 26, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

Stafford doesn’t really look too bright.Is is mentally challenged?

By bigeasy830

August 26, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

I think it’s insane that you or anyone else could make a prediction on those two young men future and the season has yet to start. That is the one thing I hate about you so called sports writer. Why would anyone ask you about those two future unless you were their representative. It’s like during the MV7 thing and T. Moore was on ESPN being the voice for African Americans in Atlanta. You people can’t speak for anyone. Just try to keep us updated on some info we are not priviledged to. You all are jinxing the season before it even begins.

By baloney

August 26, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

Bandwagoners. If you think UGA isn’t a bandwagon program just ask yourself why #1 the stadium isn’t packed or packed PRIOR to kickoff in many seasons past.

By Barry

August 26, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this

Chip,

I cannot imagine not being able to get tickets while I was a student—that really is not fair. Given the ticket demand and the financial windfall with the new TV package, do you forsee any new discussion about stadium expansion?

By SugarHillDawg

August 26, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

It’s all about MONEY! They want people paying the full price for a ticket instead of what the student pays! I would be one PI$$ED off student if I couldn’t get tickets!! It’s gonna be funny to see all those people who obviously AREN’T students sitting in the student section—LMAO!!!

By That70sGAdawg

August 26, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

Watching the game on paid ESPN Gameplan, since satellite is our choice. They BETTER not black it out!!

By That70sGAdawg

August 26, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

Watching the game on paid ESPN Gameplan, since satellite is our choice. They BETTER not black it out!!

By jojahdawg

August 26, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

as a former student…this is rediculous that these kids arent getting tickets to all of the games. Other schools GIVE ALL of the home tickets to the students…Give… sophmores not getting the whole package? where are all the tickets going? 93000 seats. jeez

By Nashville Dawg

August 26, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

It is too bad that money and selling tickets for big money is preventing students from getting tickets to all of the games. If students do not deserve tickets, who does???

By My Two Cents

August 26, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

I am a huge Moreno fan, but I don’t think he will be quite the hot draft prospect that some seem to assume. He is small by NFL standards and doesn’t have great straight ahead speed. PLEASE DO NOT SHOOT THE MESSENGER. I think he is the best back in all of D-1 and could have great success in the NFL, but he is not flawless from an NFL draft perspective. His draft status next spring may not be as lofty as you think. Therefore he would be more likely to return.

By William (Class of 2011)

August 26, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

Thanks for picking this up, Chip. Schools like LSU and Tennessee guarantee season tickets to their students, and I think most would agree they have some of the loudest and most active stadiums in the country. UGA refuses to allot enough seats for students, though, and some of the most deserving fans (students) are forced to pay outrageous amounts of money or stay home and catch the game on TV. I’m all for a large and active alumni base, but where’s the love for the students?! The football team is one of the top revenue producing programs in the country, and they can’t afford to expand the student section?

By qtip Eagle

August 26, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

Heading to Athens on Friday to see the GSU Eagles take down the #1 team in the land. They are over-rated and it will show in the first came of the year. Eagles roll 28 - 24. Go Eagles!!!

Oh and is there a reason there is a Georgia State tab on the sports page, and no Georgia Southern tab? One program has 6 NCs and one doesnt have a football team? talk about disrespect.

By JMar

August 26, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

Chip, you forgot one very important detail re: whether either of them leave early: the NFL collective bargaining agreement. If the rookie salaries are revised, as they’re intending, and the first year for that to go into effect is 2010, you’d better believe anyone who thinks they can get the money is leaving in 2009. It’s very possible that an extra year for Stafford could make him jump from a late first rounder to top 10 pick, which in years past, would make him millions of dollars. But under the agreement they’re trying to work out, it could lose him millions if he comes out the wrong year.

By Rhino

August 26, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

Hey baloney, your name is correct! When I was freshman in 1976 I remember camping out for tickets to a full Sanford Stadium. There have been very few times the stadium hasn’t been at or near capacity in all this time. Even during the lean years you could count on Sanford being full for SEC games. I admit I wish people got to the stadium earlier, but as Keith Jacskon would say, “the pagentry and excitement of college football today ” is what brings out the fans! There’s nothing better than Athens, Ga. on a gameday.

By dawgnparadise

August 26, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

watching the game on ppv in hawaii. can’t wait to see how the boys handle the hype. GO DAWGS!!!!!!!

By Johnny H

August 26, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

The Problem With Student Tickets is not bandwagon fans, but broke students with a desire for easy money. I can’t blame students for taking advantage of a situation, but UGA Athletics definitely needs to find a way to force the student to buy the ticket to go to the game. Other colleges load games on the Student’s Student ID which means only they are able to attend.

By Rick

August 26, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

If you are in the state of Georgia, the game will be blacked out on the ESPN GamePlan via DirecTV or Dish Network. Doesn’t make any sense, but that’s what I was told.

By Ben in Athens

August 26, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

I just graduated from UGA and was one of the lucky ones. I was able to get a full package of tickets all four years, including a Florida ticket my freshman and senior year, both wins (I promise, I’ll never miss a Florida game again). I did get screwed on away game tickets a lot though; had to drop $100 for an Alabama ticket last year; about the same for Tennessee. For the students sake, they should find a way to get all students full tickets if possible. If not, and I’ve been saying this for about four years now, it would be easy to implement a system like LSU has. The way it works in Baton Rouge: Each student accumulates points for going to athletic events and supporting the athletic program as a WHOLE, not just football. The more points you have, the better chance you have of getting the football tickets you want (although if I’m not mistaken, every student at LSU receives a ticket to each home game; I believe it’s used more for away games there). This is an extremely smart way to create support for your whole athletic department. I see no reason why it couldn’t be implemented at Georgia. This way, you’re sure to get all the real football fans on campus in the staduim and you’re able to bypass all the extortionist “student scalpers” that could care less about football and just get tickets to make a little money off of their fellow students.

By Dawg4life

August 26, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

I’m with Chip. If we reach all our goals, those two are gone. If not, they’ll be back…although I’ve heard some people who claim to be close to Stafford say that he’s gone regardless. It may also have something to do with how he handles reaching his personal goals (64 percent completion, 25-30 touchdowns, etc.)

Does anyone know if any of the bars in downtown Athens will be showing the game? I doubt if I’ll be able to get tix for me and my friends, so we were planning on watching at a nearby bar. Last time I tried to do this when the game was on PPV, I seem to recall not being able to find any.

Can anyone help me with this? Chip? Anyone?

By roger

August 26, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

don’t know what qtip eagle is talking about- I live in Statesboro, been a Dawg all my life-got it on pay per view and listening to great Larry Munson over the feed. Hey Qtip Eagle quit showing your ignorance! unbelievable, but i do agree with the no Ga Southern tab. Georgia State??

By RxDawg

August 26, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

I agree QTIP! When I saw the GSU tab I immediatly thought, about time southern got a page. And whatya know, its Georgia State =/

By John Mc

August 26, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

Take away the tickets from the Frat kids. They come late and leave early anyway.

By Ticket Situation

August 26, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

To solve the ticket problem make the 5th and 6th year students get the split-season packages, not freshmen. Actually punish the kids who are there longer than they should be. I know there are a few 5 year programs, so let them get the normal. But when freshmen get 3 tickets and some 25 year old who is still an undergrad gets every home game and preference for away games, that is a broken system.

By DawgNLville

August 26, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

1) yeh, I think they both go, esp Moreno. I can see Stafford staying if there is still something to prove, but I doubt there will be. I guess we’ll see.

2) no sympathy from this alumni. when I was at UGA the football team was bad, mostly. I spent more time at Foley than Sanford. Heck! The basketball team won one more SEC banner than Goof’s teams did while I was there. Let them pay their dues and then spend top $$ for season tix like the rest of us.

3) me…?? I’ll be at the game and listening to Munson

CAN”T WAIT!!! Go DAWGS!

DnL

By RxDawg

August 26, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

Huh, I just realized they changed it from “GSU” to “Geogia State”. But still, southern should have a tab. I guess it’s just not in enough demand in Atlanta according to AJC. Plenty of AU and UF alum in Atlanta, they don’t have a page either.

By 82DAWG

August 26, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

Moreno - Yes he will go pro after this year regardless. That is why it is vital King, Jackson and Samuel are developed ASAP.

Stafford - No, few QBs come out early. The family is not exactly living in poverty, so he will likely stay four years.

Students deserve to go to the games. Give them SRO tickets or something, but they deserve to be in the stadium.

Am I going to the game? Maybe, I would have to go alone though and that s**. I live in Alpharetta and have no UGA alum friends. Go figure, I guess that’s the price of working in IT.

By ARdawg

August 26, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

I don’t expect either Moreno or Stafford to bolt early regardless of this seasons outcome. The only exception to that would be if one of them won a Heisman. Then that one might be prodded to go for the big payoff.

The table at Georgia is set and the feast is about to begin. These two guys as well as the rest of the team have been playing football most of their lives for this opportunity. I don’t see them going anywhere. The NFL will be there salivating no matter if it’s this year or next. Next year the Dawgs could get raped for the early entries.

I agree the students should be allowed to buy a ticket. Looks like an indoor practice facility and a stadium expansion might need to be kicked around some more. Games at Stanford Stadium is a rite of passage that should be afforded to every student

By Gene

August 26, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this

Full-time students who want to attend a football game should be able to do so. It is apparent that Mike Adams’ would rather gouge fat cats for $10,500 and let students watch on television or listen on the radio. This is not just a UGA problem, but Adams seems to be way ahead of other college presidents when it comes to money scams. When I attended college, in the pre technology days, students had to show a student ID to get in on a student ticket. Students selling student tickets is not the problem. It is just the excuse.

By Gen Neyland

August 26, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this

My Two Cents

Many pro RB’s come to mind that have fit the ‘too small’ bill. Chances are good Moreno will be a fine Pro. He still has physical growth potential. He has the feet, the legs and the desire. I’ll watch him a bit closer this year to see what he can do without the ball. As far as draft selection possibilities, he’ll get the skinny after this season…On the other hand, there have been well touted RB’s that have slacked a bit in their last year at college to save the body for the money level. That hurts more than helps. We’ll all be watching for Moreno’s weak spots….As of last season, heart wasn’t one of them.

By roger

August 26, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

With the NFL pondering rookie salaries, Moreno and Stafford would be crazy not to go-I would love for them to stay bulldogs but I would totally understand.

By Bubba Gump

August 26, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

Adams and his ticked czar should be working for an oil company.

By reality check

August 26, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

Tickets for UGA games, and every other team in the SEC except Vanderbilt have been hard to come by for decades.

You must be confusing the SEC with the ACC, baloney.

Is it true that Tech gives away cokes and hot dogs to sell tickets and that Georgia fans buy many of the Tech ticket packages just so they can see the Dawgs beat Tech at historic Grant Field?

By reality check

August 26, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

If Moremo has another grerzat year and stays healthy he will probably turn pro. I would.

Stafford so far has had relatively modest stats and last year had many technical problems. By all accounts he is very smart and improving. You can look at him and tell he is in much better condition. I hear they are expecting great improvement from him this year, but he needs more help from the offensive line and would likely benefit from another year of college ball.

By I-DOG

August 26, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

Baloney,

A bandwagon team is one where the stadium is half empty and there is little interest in the team most years and THEN a great year arrives and suddenly EVERYONE is a fan. A good example is tech circa 1990.

UGA is always a leader in annual attendance over the past 10, 15, 20, 30 years? My guess is that UGA is around 6th or 7th in annual attendance. Fans NEVER come off the bandwagon.

Even in down years (8 or 9 wins), UGA packs in 90,000 plus for the good teams and once every 20 games or so there may only be 80,000 that actually show up (though all the seats are sold) for a cupcake. That is when we are “down” nearly every game is jammed to capacity.

EVERY year under Dooley, Goff, Donnan and Richt there has been tremendous interest in the team before, during, and after the season.

OK, so there are an EXTRA 20,000 people that want to jam into Sanford THIS YEAR, but that doesn’t make it a bandwagon program… just a peak year.

By rphdawg

August 26, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

Agree with you about departure of the 2 stars but hope that unbelievable humility on their part and selfish on my part - i want them back as long as possible. Leave the lower 48 saturday morn at 545 am but my daughter has agreed to send me text messages every 3 or 4 minits on the game. GO DAWGS !

By Rocky

August 26, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

You have to be kidding me! Stafford in the pros?! That man will be lucky to be drafted even if he stays all four years! David Greene was way better and even he couldn’t cut it in the NFL. Moreno, on the other hand, probably will go pro if he can put up numbers in his sophomore season behind a young O-line (and avoid the feared ‘sophomore slump’). But he still won’t be a star running back in the League. Maybe return kicks or something. He’s too small.

By TybeeDawg

August 26, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

Chip I would be curious to know if the offensive play book available to use for this first game is more, less, or the same as last year’s first game given that we have had a pretty young inexperienced offensive lines both years.

By big o

August 26, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

Hey Chip, Have we ever had a QB leave early other than Quincy Carter. stone why aren’t you blogging dude

By baloney

August 26, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

Rhino, and all you other guys that don’t believe UGA is a team of bandwagoners.Do you honestly think a school would add on to the stadium just so a few more fans could get a seat? That is silly. That would be a lousy investment. Look at Neyland, they added( and could support) more seats. HOWEVER…..if you look at the games they are on TV (which is every week) you will see a few empty seats. They over built to the extent that some tickets remain for some non conference games. Also because of the building campaign they have had to go up on the donations as well as the price per ticket.In the past they were sold out well in advance for all games, now it isn’t sold out 100% of the time (close but not always).

Now I have been to alot of UGA games and I have seen a number of empty seats ( Heck there were ALOT of empty seats the last time the Vols played in Athens. I was surprised.

By Casey

August 26, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this

I am not a student at Georgia, but I’m a huge Bulldog fan and have been going to games since I was little, I’m 24. I believe the students are the ones that all this is for. Chip you said it right when you mentioned they walk the halls and campus with these guys, help them with projects and group work, pay the fees associated with all athletic programs. I believe they are the ones who should get first dibs on tickets, then the big boosters, and then new alumni who don’t have a ton of cash. THEN, if there are any left, leave those for everyone else, and Corporate America who seems to be eating up a ton of tickets in college football today.

I was wondering how the special teams and kickers are coming along so far? Has anyone been pegged as starting kicker? I have a feeling that special teams are gonna be the reason we win and lose a couple games this year, and would appreciate an update to what it’s looking like. Thank so much, and keep the news flowing sir.

By Dog44

August 26, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

1) My bet is that Stafford just might be gone if he has the kind of year I think he’ll have. He’ll be the top-ranked QB in the 2009 draft (Tebow will hang around for his sr. year). That would be very hard to pass up.

I think Moreno will also be gone if he has a better year than 2007, although I actually think his numbers this year will decrease a bit. That may sound crazy, but history tells us we’ll probably lose our #1 RB to injury for at least a game or two this year (go back and look at the past 10 years or so)… plus defenses will be stacking the box against him.

2) I’ll be watching the game with the Dallas-Ft. Worth UGA alumni club at Dave & Buster’s in Dallas. Can’t wait!!

By Michael Scharff

August 26, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

From Michael Scharff, UGA ‘81 - I think the school has an obligation to make sure that the students get to go to all the home games. If it wsn’t a problem when we had Herschel (and it wasn’t - I was there), it shouldn’t be a problem now. I’ll be going to the game with my Dad (UGA ‘55) and some of his friends. I HOPE that my son (UGA ‘09)will be going - I haven’t spoken to him yet since I just found out about the split ticket package for the students.

By Joel in ATL

August 26, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

I’ve decided not to attend the game this weekend but I will be grilling on my patio with MUNSON blasting through the neighborhood. An old fashion game with no TV and mUnson….ahhh this may never happen again.

By Hootie Bookems

August 26, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

Once again Hootie says to pick up after yourself fellow tailgaters. I hate seeing campus post game. Thanks in advance

By MountainDawg

August 26, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

If YOshown has a stellar year (1300+ yards, 10-12+ TDs) and UGA gets to a BCS bowl, I thinking he’ll definitely go. With the Dawgs deeps TB corps, I’m not sure what kind of number Moreno will have. I also think they need to give alot more carries to Southerland, as the defense will be keyed on YOshown & the WR corps. I think Stafford stays either way. He needs to work on his accuracy & game poise a tad more. When Matthew comes out after next season, I think he’ll be the #1 pick. He has the arm, size, skill & potential to be a franchise NFL QB.

By DBT

August 26, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

Any Bars/resturaunts in the Atlanta area televising the game? Unfortunately the girlfriend got tickets to the bama/clemson game and we will be heading to the dome instead of athens. I hate Clemson and Alabama! Go Dawgs!

By Kendawg

August 26, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

Barring injury, I plan to be in Sanford Stadium Saturday at 12:30 PM. Who would want to be anywhere else? We may not always have every seat filled, but every ticket is sold every year. We have had sellouts for years. This may be a bandwagon year, but that only means UGA could have sold another 20,000 or 40,000 more tickets.

By Jeff

August 26, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

1. They’re both gone to the NFL, regardless of the outcome of the season.

2. There’s no way you can guarantee a ticket for all students if the demand exceeds the supply. The supply is limited and the only way to add more is to take it away from season ticket holders, recruits, family, faculty or visiting fans. I’d be fine with them taking them away from the visiting fans but that can’t happen due to contractual obligations. None of the other groups are going to lose their tickets. Bottom line is when you pay the least for tickets (i.e. students) you really have no complaints.

And as others have said, the problem is because many students are buying them who have no intention of going to the games. They only want to sell them and make some money. Correct this and all students who want to go to games will be able to get a ticket. I like the idea above of putting the “ticket” on their student ID so only they can use it.

1. I’ll be in Sanford Stadium of course.

By dawg fan

August 26, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

Will be watching ppv and listening to Larry Munson while in ATL pregaming on a rooftop for the Clemson-Bama game, where I will be in club level! CANT WAIT! GO DAWGS!!!

By Caninie lb.

August 26, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

baloney, i guess the fact that Sanford stadium has been sold out every game for over ten years disproves your ignorant post!

By CHARLOTTE DAWG

August 26, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

What’s the deal on Quintin Banks and our lack of safety depth? When will he be back? Who is backing up Reshad Jones and CJ Byrd?

By T'ville Dawg

August 26, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

Pay-per-view (video) with Munson manning the audio. Starting the wings on the grill about 9:30. The first brewsky about 11:00. Flip the channel over during the commercial breaks to pull for those Rainbow Warriors against the mighty Gators.

Folks-it gets no better except being in Athens town.

GO DAWGS!!! Sic ‘em.

By KeepDreamin

August 26, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

The funniest thing about this season will be the UGA fans thinking they’re going to win the national championship. It’s already provided for a hilarious pre-season. You idiots don’t even realize the AJC is toying with you.

But to answer the questions, yes, Moreno will go. He’d be stupid not to.

Stafford may be a solid 4th or 5th rounder. I don’t know what you trailer park folk are smoking to think he’s a #1 draft pick, but I hope you’re not paying much for it.

By MDawg

August 26, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

(1) Stafford stays unless we win the NC with him having a big game that ensures him being a top 5 pick ala Vince Young. Same could happen with Moreno but for the most part I agree with your assessment Chip.

(2) Many other SEC schools are updating there stadiums & making a formal front door. It’s time to expand & renovate Stanford. The concourses, concessions & bathrooms all need upgrading.
The area leading to Gate 1 besides the Tate Center including the bridge should become part on an entry plaza\front door. With additional seating being added as a part of the plan, these new seats should go to mainly students. There would be enough seats added to make sure every student has a ticket for all the home games. Then if there’s any tickets left in this new section they can be sold. Since the # of tickets available in that section will vary each year those tickets may need to be a little different from the traditional pricing plans. Shock! Per game tickets or a lower donation requirement for them probably the simplest solution is to sell the left over tics in this new section to people on the waiting list then move them off the next season if permanent seats open up.

(3) I’ll be at the game in time to be at the end of the Dawg Walk as the coaches & players enter the field.

By Chip Towers

August 26, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this

NEWS CONFERENCE UPDATE

OK, been busy interviewing coaches and players and then I wanted to read all your posts and there were a lot of them. So thanks. Now let’s get down to it.

Knowshon not returning punts: At least that is what CMR would have you believe. Moreno was not listed under “PRs” on the official depth chart released Tuesday. Asher Allen was listed as the starter with fellow CB Prince Miller as the backup. Moreno, freshman TB Carlton Thomas and QB Logan Gray were the only other ones to get looks in the preseason… . According to Richt, Moreno is not listed because he “had a spell where he didn’t get any reps” because of an alleged shoulder injury and “kind of fell by the wayside.” But Richt didn’t close the door on it altogether. “I wouldn’t count Knowshon out.” Just probably for the first game or so… .

Speaking of tailbacks, redshirt freshman Caleb King is listed as No. 2 and true freshman Richard Samuel at No. 3. Richt said you shouldn’t read too much into that because both will play and “Knowshon will get the majority of it.” He also said Dontavius Jackson and the other tailbacks also could get some work… .

Speaking of freshmen, Richt would not specify exactly whom they were but did say “a very large number” of true freshmen would play in this first ballgame. We tried to pin him down but as close as we could get him was “8 to 12.” At least one of those will be starting — RG Cordy Glenn (6-5, 313) of Riverdale.

Speaking of O-line, CMR admitted that having a new starter at all five positions on the O-line is a “huge concern” and the most glaring weakness on an otherwise stacked team. But I really liked what junior left guard Vince Vance had to say about the whole situation. He admitted that they are all young and new. But he also said “we’re all a year older and we’ve all been with Coach Searels for two years now. I think we’re better prepared than we were a year ago.” …

As usual, CMR was very complimentary of Georgia Southern and had a lot of nice things to sayy about second-year coach Chris Hatcher. “It’s a great, great program,” he said of the Eagles. “In only 27 years they have more victories than any other I-AA program.” Of Hatcher, he said his teams “always score points no matter where he’s been. He does a great job of taking quarterbacks and making them the focus of the offense no matter what they do well, run or pass.” …

That’s just some of the highlights. There was a lot more, some of which Tim Tucker and I will have in our stories this afternoon and all of which you’ll read about as we move along through the week and into the first game of the season. Tim, by the way, a 25-year veteran of the AJC, a former sports editor and columnist for us, a former columnist for The National and a longtime sports business expert, will be helping me provide you with the best Georgia coverage anywhere the rest of the season. Welcome him if and when you get a chance.

I’ll get to some of your questions later but for now I’m going to craft an offensive line story. Until then, C-ya!

By Florida Dawg

August 26, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this

Perhaps it is time for another stadium expansion. Extend the third deck around the east end zone and close in the west end zone.

By Florida Dawg

August 26, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

Perhaps it is time for another stadium expansion. Extend the third deck around the east end zone and close in the west end zone.

By baloney

August 26, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

Caninine are you f’ing crazy or just dumb or stupid? You may be all three.Heck there were games in the Goff/Donnan/Richt era that they couldn’t give tickets away. Who wants to go to see a team as good as UGA play what they have always played to open the season? Historically they have opened with a very weak schedule. Then throw in the fact they have often under achieved toward the end of the season when the weather is not as nice people stay home.It’s crazy to think they have sold out for 10 years and it’s wrong to think there are a lot of no-shows at the games.

By LT DAWG

August 26, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

TO BALONEY I’ve been to every home game since 2004. If you ever see an empty seats when an SEC opponent plays its usually because students are passing back tickets to get into the lower section.

By mike

August 26, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

Chip, thanks for the info on all the Dawgs. Special plans, going to see CCU play Penn State. Good luck to the Dawgs. Tell them to be easy on the QB for GSU since my son and Lee played together. Go Dawgs.

By reservoirDAWG

August 26, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

I think both will go if we win a NC. If we don’t both will stay. As for gameday, I’ll be tailgating in the quad with my family and going to the game. I’ll be home in time for UA/CU. Should be a great weekend.

By baloney

August 26, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

LTDawg….Think about your comment. “every home opener since 2004” Empty seats when UGA plays an SEC opponent? Are you wrongly suggesting UGA opens with an SEC team? I know for sure there were lots of empty seats all thru the Tenn game 2 seasons ago.And I know that historically UGA opens in late August or very early Sept. against something called William & Mary or Ga Southern when the temp is about 200 degrees, thus people don’t stand in line to see such non compelling matchups. Hence the reason this weeks game is only on pay per view. No interest!

By I-DOG

August 26, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

Charlotte Dawg:

My understanding is Q Banks will be out about half the season. Maybe back for LSU or FL?

Behind the two great starters at safety are Knox, a RF who got some praise last fall from the coaches, but not as much in the Spring or this Fall and Williams, a walk on who has been in the program a while. I think the coaches are comfortable with them playing some snaps in relief, but the concern is suffering an injury to either starter turns safety into somewhat of a weakness until Banks returns and or the coaches become more comfortable with Knox getting major playing time or having to start.

My guess is that we will also play one of the True Freshman safeties if we have big leads in the first 2 games, to give them a chance to contribute as the season goes on.

By beating a dead horse

August 26, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

Baloney, you must be on drugs. Just try calling up the ticket office and ordering a UGA single game ticket. Or if you’d like season tickets you only had to donate $10,000 for the right to purchase them.

By Kendawg

August 26, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

It says a lot about your team when the fans are fretting about how well our third-team safeties will play. How would you like to be a team that is starting a new quarterback?

By RickyJ4PREZofUGA

August 26, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

Everyone is correct so far when talking about the STUDENT “FANS” getting tickets to ALL of the home games…If I were the PREZ, I would be looking @ the way other schools who have smaller stadiums (which is all in the nation except for 5 others) allot their tickets…Hate to say it, but LSU does have a good system…….Im selfish as well when it comes to matthew & knowshon…I would like for both to come back but you always have the right to better yourselves w/ the NFL $$$….as for the game itself—me & my boy Jay,Tom & his wife Emma are watching on PPV with some good ole’ sweetdrank….Again, I hope this ticket situation gets fixed before my nephew keatin starts playing quarterback…I would love to go see him…..Goooo Dawgs

By pkiller

August 26, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this

UGa gonna choke!!

By Eagledawg

August 26, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

Even if UGA wins the title, Stafford would be crazy to leave as he would be another Ryan Leaf. He is still developing as a QB and will need another year to garner the top pick and gigantic contract. Knowshawn will not come out as a sophomore. Period. Both Stafford and Knowshawn want to win back-to-back championships. Write it in ink.

By MountainDawg

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

KeepDreamin @ 1:51 PM - STFU & go back to the bath house with the rest of your fellow fruitcakes punk! Stafford is one of the most talented QBs in the NCAA! He’ll stay until his senior year and (barring injury) will be a top 5 pick (if not the #1 overall)! UGA as much talent as any team in the Nation and one of the best Coaches (bar none). Why don’t you stay off the football boards & get back to the Home & Garden blogs with the rest of the skirts!

By gp

August 26, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

Every full time student who wants a ticket should get a ticket. The UGA athletic dept. is a top 5 revenue producer nationally and with the 2 TV deals the SEC just signed, there will be more income than ever before. UGA could afford to provide for students first and accommodate alums and sidewalk fans after student tickets are fully advocated.

I am an ‘84 grad and despite living in California still average 3 or 4 games a year but feel strongly that UGA belongs first and foremost to the current student body.

They should however make sure the student tix are not able to be used without a current fee card (used to be this way and then they switched. I honestly don’t recall what the deal is now) as most would be tempted to scalp given the huge demand this year.

Regarding Moreno going pro; the career of a running back in the NFL is short. He deserves to make as much as he can and also deserves our support and well wishes for all he has done for UGA should he decide to go pro. Same goes for Stafford but a premier QB typically has a longer NFL career and may have even a longer career by entering the NFL more polished and mature as a result of a Sr. season. Either way, best regards for both.

By BobDog

August 26, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

Welcome, Tim Tucker. We should be honored to have a writer of your talents covering the Dogs.

By Dawg4life

August 26, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

Anyone know if any of the bars in downtown Athens will be showing the pay per view game? Last time we had a PPV game, there was nowhere in Athens that showed it. Can anyone help?

By Lake Jackson Drinker

August 26, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

I will be on Lake Jackson, watching the pay per view, on a float drinking a chilly guy!!

By Lake Jackson Drinker

August 26, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

I will be on Lake Jackson, watching the pay per view, on a float drinking a chilly guy!!

By RickyJ4PREZofUGA

August 26, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

by the way, to all of the dum dums who have been saying that uga is essentially a bandwagoners convention for this season—-don’t worry, i figured it out…its all of the tech fans….it explains why bobby dodd cant sellout & gives props to their educational mind sets that they KNOW how to FOLLOW a winner!!!

By baloney

August 26, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

beating a dead horse…..you big dummy.Have UGA fans ALWAYS had to pony up 10k to buy tickets? No! Could you buy a single ticket for Saturday’s game? No! Were we talking about only thins season? No! Were we talking in general about UGA not always selling out for some of their games for several years and now that the team is hot and the team will be good, thus making it more difficult to buy a ticket than in past years? Of course we were! Pay attention son.

By RickyJ4PREZofUGA

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

hey Lake Jackson Drinker…..Im from Jackson also….u need to introduce me to a cold chilly…never had one of those…unless its the same as my ole sweetdrank….goooo dawgs

By Oledawg

August 26, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

Baloney- Have you ever been to a game and looked for better unoccupied seats? SOME PEOPLE HAVE TICKETS AND CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE GAMES. Other people gravitate toward the good unoccupied seats, thereby consolidating empty seats in those areas where viewing is not optimal. You can look around and see these same seats empty game after game, even during big games. It has nothing to do with ticket sales. Why don’t you ask the University how many games were not sold out? Afraid the answer will brand you as a loudmouthed prevaricator?

Chip-Please listen to the players(Knowshon,Staff and others) and honor their requests to low key speculation until the season is over. Their public pronouncements are that they are not considering anything until the season is over. Honor and respect them and don’t pay any attention to “groupies” who are privy to nothing but their own bs. DON’T BECOME ONE OF THE BS WIPES BY GIVING THEM A FORUM FOR PRONOUNCEMENTS OF PRIVILEGED INFO.

Computerized “stamping” of IDs different for each game that record entrance would probably take care of it. Why not ask the Campus Information Office for help? It should be a no-brainer for those computer whizzes who already take care of campus security. All students would get a slip to be used along with student ID that would personalize tickets. My God! Don’t computers run large volumes of IDs during registration and Cultural Events? And they can be programmed to prevent fraud.

By RickyJ4PREZofUGA

August 26, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

dear baloney,

 are you referring to my comments about the bandwagoners...if so, it only shows that you are obviously one of those "SPECIAL" people who want the tickets but cant get one....us true dawg fans look out for "SPECIAL" people like you...dont worry, you can use my tailgate space while i'm in the game....w/ love

By beating a dead horse

August 26, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

It’s been 10 years since UGA hasn’t sold out a game. That point was already made. You simply are refusing to accept facts. We’re not talking about opinions, we’re talking about the fact that UGA athletic association has sold every ticket for aproximately 10 years. Prior to that, in the mid 90’s, they had a handful leftover for the weak out of conference games. That was a long time ago.

Last year it took $2,000 to get season tickets. Yes that amount has gone up, but there’s been a hefty donation required for many years now.

By BurbankDawg

August 26, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

HELP! My job’s recently relocated me to Pac-10 land (booo), and I’m trying to find a place I can watch the Dawgs and all the other SEC teams this season. Anybody know of such an establishment? I’m in Burbank California.

If I’m forced to listen to the game online, is there a site where I can do it for FREE?

thanks!

By baloney

August 26, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this

Man you guys are hard headed…or just plain dumb. Think how stupid you sound when you say “sure there are empty seats, because fans move to a better seat, yo ucan see those game after game”. That’s the point dummy, some teams you can’t move from one seat to another because the seats are full. And dear friend UGA has not sold out every game for 10 years. Perhaps technically a sellout to SEC games, but be honest UGA has had a lot of patsies on the schedule since they began playing football over a hundred years ago.Those games rarely sell out for the reasons I mentioned earlier ie: too hot, team not doing as well as thought, discontent with coaching QB etc.,lousy non conference opponent etc.

By ugacpa02

August 26, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

Baloney, you are clearly wrong here. I would love to buy extra single game tickets from the athletic department instead of buying them from scalpers, even for a game like Troy or Central Michigan. However I haven’t been able to call in and order a ticket in many years.

Every game has been a sellout for years. That’s one reason they’ve added skyboxes and an extra partial deck. It’s a place to sell additional tickets since they’ve been consistently selling them out.

By reality check

August 26, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this

What team do you support baloney?

By TAYLORMADE

August 26, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

i really hope those guys decide to stay another year.we could use them next year.i will be watching the game on pay-per-view with my brother jay and my buddy pnut.my lady will be by my side also.go dawgs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Bob Sacamano

August 26, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this

Chip,

Where the hell were you LAST year when this issue came up with student tickets?

There is a reason why Sanford Stadium WORST homefield advantage in the SEC.

It’s because for being the second-biggest stadium in the SEC, Georgia gives the students the WORST percentage of the seats available.

Florida, which has a 40,000 student enrollment, gives EVERY student the full season package, and they have 7,000 LESS seats than we do.

Including graduate students, UGA has about 33,000 students.

Why is this happening?

Because of the greedy SOB Michael Adams and his Puppet, Damon Evans.

Instead of taking care of the students first, they are taking care of their “big money” alumni first.

People wonder why teams like Tennessee can come here and score 50 points on our team.

It’s because our crowds SUCK.

The Wine & Cheesers on the South Side are some of the WORST college football fans I’ve ever seen.

They sit the whole game, and rarely get their voices above a whisper.

They’re terrible.

The students, ALL the students who want tickets, deserve tickets.

Some yahoo mentioned the student ticket black market. Well, if that greedy SOB Michael Adams and his Puppet, Damon Evans, did what Florida does, and let ALL students buy tickets who want them… then there would be NO black market for tickets.

Those greedy b******* created the black market.

This is insane, and this policy must be stopped.

If Florida, which has 7,000 more students and 7,000 less seats, can afford to give all of the students who apply for tickets a full season, then dammit, Georgia should be able to as well.

This is a load of CRAP, Chip.

And if you buy the crap that greedy SOB puts into the mouth of his Puppet, then you’re an idiot.

The numbers just don’t add up.

But they’ve made Sanford Stadium the worst homefield in college football by cutting out the students who actually stand and cheer and yell and scream ALL GAME LONG for the alumni who are there just to be there.

This is an absolute OUTRAGE!!!

By oledawg

August 26, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this

Matt Stafford dint look to pretty on that Gay Quarterbacks site recently, laying down with that cutie, I could really usea boy toy like that. Anyways, Zeb and Cuz along with Bob Dog and Taylor Made will be circulating those UGS’a for Nambla flyers for our meeting this Saturday. Sees you all there, a really big tuenout anticipated.

By Oledawg

August 26, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this

BURBANK DOG- South Pasadena has a great place called Charlie’s Trio. Years ago(6-7) they had about 20 tvs. They give away and sell the best pizza in the LA area. Yes, I said “give away”. During happy hour every day and on weekends they put out the best and unique pizzas. Their ingredients are of highest quality and they have an Italian Ristorante adjoining suitable for large families(That I saw there often-with kids and Grandmas).Two of the owners are Italian brothers and I have been introduced to their Grandmother while dining there. Sports knowledgeable throughout. They may have a second “Trio” nearby in Alhambra. Their pizza alone is to die for. “Casa Lingua” has sun-dried tomatoes, The sausage pizza has piquant oil drizzled all over. All made from scratch. Dishes include Pasta Pasqually( with hot chicken and peppers), Sausage and Peppers ,etc. Oh, did I mention the beer? Tasty international on tap and bottle. Try their imported Samuel Smith in the bottle. The crowd is mixed including Asian and Latino for local flavor. You have to get there early and ask where to park.

Others include McGinty’s at several locations. If you want to go on a little coastal trip past T.O., a McGinty’s in Ventura would be a good stop. Besides four viewing areas with multiple games, you can sit in the bleachers set up 6 rows high in the main bar. The last time I was there they had all the SEC games played that day and televised at the Entrance(main) bar. WARNING!My dentist was there with all his gator buddies(25-30) and UGA was kicked by Spurrier. Want Peace and Quiet? Go to the bar in the Huntington Hotel in Pasadena. Minibrewery Tap Beer is in order. Never mind the bartender in his or her tuxedo. If you choose, they will even trashtalk a little football, at least they did when I resided there for three months(Paid for by the drug company I consulted for). The point is that these people will remind you of some gracious people you have known living in the South. Buttheads can be found in many places, but management of these places I’ve mentioned is superior.

Drive carefully and sober. Bon Appetite.

By Mike

August 26, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this

Both players are NOT Ga. boys. They care less about the school. They have no family or ties to keep staying around. Knowshon might be ready. Stafford was the 6th best QB int the SEC last year. He aint ready for anything.

By I-DOG

August 26, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this

We will finish 9-3 and get a decent bowl game. The target is now on Our asses, mmm like that..anyways, GT will come close, there are like five tough SEC games, and when a team is a pre season #1…Theybetter be great, as every opponent will be up for us. Quiche anyone.

By Drew

August 26, 2008 5:53 PM | Link to this

Bob Sacomano,

As a December 2007 grad, I echo your sentiments. I could not have said it better myself. UGA already has the 3rd or 4th most profitable athletic department as is. Michael Adams and his antics….no wonder we tailgate with up to 11 kegs in front of the main library each Saturday.

By Greg

August 26, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this

Bob, time to double up on your medication. The worst homefield advantage in college football. LOL.

By NikkiFree

August 26, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this

If Moreno has a big year then I say he’s gone. A running back’s career is so short. I just hopes he comes back at some point and finishes getting his degree.

By Mobile Dawg

August 26, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this

Oledawg is right on. I respect you Chip but I don’t think now is the time a real Georgia supporter wants to discuss Stafford and Moreno’s future outside of this season. Pray they stay healthy and the entire team plays up to their capabilities every game. We will have that MNC. Then discuss their futures after the fact.

Students should have tickets to every game, and their tickets should require an ID to get in.

Will have to monitor the game online or via posts during network tv unfortunately. Will be in Orange Beach maybe getting ready for Gustav….

By Captain Spalding

August 26, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this

Holy quacamole, Tim Tucker rocks! What happened for us to get this lucky, everyone else take buyouts? Whatever, I’ll take it. Tucker is terrific.

By TybeeDawg

August 26, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this

Bob,

I am not sure where you got your information, but it is wrong. Florida’s enrollment is 50,000 not 40,000. They don’t “give” every student the full season package…nor do they guarentee every student the ability to get a ticket. I do however agree with the point I think you were trying to make which I will state a little more concisely…students as a group are more vocal than alumni as a group. However, I can tell you as an alumni, I yell and cheer and make as much noise as any student can….I’ve had a lot of practice…I have 2 teenagers. We do need to accomidate more students because it would make for a more lively bunch.

By Dawg in Denver

August 26, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this

Bob Sacamano, I agree with you about the terribly low noise level in Sanford Stadium. I now live in Denver and go to at least one home game every year. Last year I got some great seats for the Oklahoma State game…40 yard line on the south side. One alumni sitting behind me actually tapped me on the shoulder and asked me to sit down! IT WAS 3RD AND 1!!! Bottom line is the students deserve to be at the game. If you don’t want to stand up and support your team, then watch it on TV at home and give your ticket to a real college football fan.

By exNFLplayer

August 26, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this

Stafford will be the 1st QB taken be it after this season or the next. Every NFL team that needs a QB has him at the top of their board.

By MountainDawg

August 26, 2008 6:17 PM | Link to this

Bob Sacamano, you made some valid points. Adams is an total egomaniac who fancies himself an academic “elitist”. Like many of my fellow alumni, I don’t care for the way the arrogant SOB treated legendary Coach Dooley (who’s done more to put UGA on the map than Adams will ever do). Also, they should allocate more tickets for students indeed.

By Oledawg

August 26, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this

Baloney- Quote all of a statement instead of cherry pickin’. I stated that some people don’t get to the game for one reason or the other and it doesn’t matter who is playing. You are stating that EVERYONE makes the big games. Not true. You don’t have as many empty seats for those games. Your failure to read it all sounds like you have other reasoning problems.

Sacamano- We SHOULD be outraged when we instigate against our students. Can’t Student Gov. take up the cause? In my day at UGA, this would never get to the papers because activists on campus would have already marched on the Administration and not left the hallways until it was resolved to the student’s rightful demands. Why isn’t there a demand for the allocation policy to be aired? The students used to get tickets first and the best seats in the house. I’m one alum that thinks the policy should be returned to that, but with the proviso that tickets can’t be resold. You always have had reasonable blogs and I’m not meaning to say there aren’t significant problems to arrive to the simplistic answer I’ve proposed, but why not start a groundswell from here if you are that disturbed(which you have a right to be). I don’t think the alums would refrain from joining you right now. I love to here the student section swell 30,000 strong against opponents. No wonder Richt has been enjoining people to cheer louder. Keep after it.

ole dawg- you have a serious problem. You ain’t from here.

By Dawg4life

August 26, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this

HELP (CHIP AND ANYONE ELSE)!

Does anyone know of a bar or restaurant in downtown Athens that will be televising the game? Last time we were on PPV, I was told that the bars downtown didn’t carry PPV games, but that was four or five years ago. I still may be able to get tix, but I won’t know until gameday and I want to have a backup plan just in case.

Any suggestions?

By AltamahaDawg

August 26, 2008 6:36 PM | Link to this

Now can anyone tell me a single sophomore RB to leave successfully, ever? Is Moreno really a once in a lifetime talent?

BTW, if anyone wants me to repeat my total debunking of the whole crowd noise myth, I’d be glad to.

By ColaDawg

August 26, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this

Chip, About the only thing that causes me to post is a disingenuous headline, and the hand-me-down headline writers from E! are up to it again. “Stafford dating Jessica Biel?” is pretty bad.

By ColaDawg

August 26, 2008 6:41 PM | Link to this

Chip, About the only thing that causes me to post is a disingenuous headline, and the hand-me-down headline writers from E! are up to it again. “Stafford dating Jessica Biel?” is pretty bad.

By AltamahaDawg

August 26, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

hey Buck Cochran, 10-12 freshman going to play. That’s right in your wheelhouse.

By TybeeDawg

August 26, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

Alt, 1. Excellent points

1. Very good point as well

2. Can I have the seat next to the coed (assuming she is hot looking)? If not how about the other seat on the boat??

By Dan

August 26, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this

DAWG4LIFE: Georgia Theater has every game shown on the huge screen including this one.

By AltamahaDawg

August 26, 2008 7:11 PM | Link to this

First of all, have you ever seen a co-ed that was NOT hot looking. Come on, they’re 19.

Secondly, I notice the folks saying, “oh give em the tickets” are either: Not season ticket holder, and no loss to them, or they ARE season ticket holder and have no intentions of giving them up. Either way, its easy to talk hypotheticals about it. (come on! somebody call me on the noise deal)

Lastly if I showed you the secret fishing spot, I would need the sacred oath.

By Zeb

August 26, 2008 7:12 PM | Link to this

Hey fake ole dawg, just go outside and play in the rain and let the big boys talk. I think it’s time for your supper.

Bob and Denver Dawg……..absolutely spot on. More than once I’ve had old fart alums ask us to sit down. Of course, we didn’t, but that’s why Sanford is not a place to be feared like LSU or TENN. Every now and then you hear of a game that was extremely loud. I promise if you get more students in there, it could be unbearable, and may have an impact on a few games. These wealthy alums really help to keep the program going forward, but they need to keep their old a*******es at home if they don’t want to don their ortho socks and shoes and suck it up to stand for a couple of hours and yell like they need 911. This is just freakin ridiculous. I wish Evans would send a blanket letter or email out to all of these ‘40 to ‘60 grads and encourage them to actually do something besides just breathe at the games. Yeah, that’s gonna happen. Won’t hold my breath on that one.

By Zeb

August 26, 2008 7:33 PM | Link to this

Fortunately and unfortunately these type of alums are the big money donors. I’m glad they donate so much to the program, but dam, just leave me alone at the F’ng game!!!! I’m gonna lose my voice that day and that’s my plan. I only wish it were their’s. Cuz and Alt…….help me out guys!!

By FLA DAWG

August 26, 2008 7:46 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the update Chip.

1. Spot on re; Stafford & Moreno. Stafford has yet to really show himself to the NFL for a high draft pick while Moreno has already done it.

2. Sad for the students. I recall in the mid and late 70’s as a student waiting in line and getting decent seats for any home game.

3. I’ll see it on tv. I wish I could get Munson down here in South Florida.

Don’t know how many of you feel the same as I do about playing Ga. Southern but I have always considered that school a brother school to UGA - especially when Erk went there. Of course I want our Dawgs to win but I wish we were playing another season opener team.

By DisneyDawg

August 26, 2008 7:58 PM | Link to this

Zeb,

I’m with you about alums who donate big-time money , get great seats, and then sit on their hands and barely speak above a whisper at the games. We’re not at a tennis match, for Gawd’s sake. And if they insist on doing nothing at the games, they should at least let others let it rip without snide comments or rude stares. They have a right to their tickets and their behavior, but so do others.

When I do get the time and opportunity to attend games (all too rare), I certainly expect to open up for a little while and show some enthusiasm.

As an alum myself, I also think the students should not suffer over any disposition of tickets. I had my days as a student, too. Time to move on and let others have their shot.

By Noodle_Arm_Stafford

August 26, 2008 7:58 PM | Link to this

Stafford will be doing what those other NFL wannabe EX UGA QB’s such as Greene,Carter, Shockley,Belue,Bobo…over rated.

By DisneyDawg

August 26, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this

FLA DAWG,

My sentiments exactly. I don’t like playing GSU, but I know they get a hefty payday out of it. You feel bad if they get blown out, but you don’t want the game to be close, either. Tough game to fully enjoy.

By DisneyDawg

August 26, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this

FLA DAWG,

My sentiments exactly. I don’t like playing GSU, but I know they get a hefty payday out of it. You feel bad if they get blown out, but you don’t want the game to be close, either. Tough game to fully enjoy.

By ugastudentSO

August 26, 2008 8:10 PM | Link to this

WOW! This year would be great, BUT AS A SOPHMORE AT UGA I ONLY GOT 2 TICKETS!!! I can watch UGA play Tenn. and GA Tech! This is total BULL$HIT! The reason Georgia is not as loud as it should be is the student section! All schools alumni are mostly not very loud(except LSU) and UGA has some lame alums who do not yell, but other schools have great student sections; look at Auburn, their student section is huge and on the lower deck! LOOK AT THEIR SHAKERS! They look awesome, so why can’t UGA students all get tickets? Especially a SOPHMORE! Alabama’s president requested more tickets for their students, why can’t Adams? We probably have 26k or so students that want tickets, so add on to the endzone section and turn the other endzone into a student section. What’s the harm in all students getting a ticket FOR THEIR SCHOOL’S FOOTBALL GAMES? If uga had a 25k students in the stadium: 10k visitors and 57,746 alumni could also see the dawgs play. Wow, 57,746 alumni could still watch uga home games, and most students could too, Why can’t that happen? COME ON ADAMS! Sorry for any bad grammer but im really ticked off!

By AltamahaDawg

August 26, 2008 8:14 PM | Link to this

Zeb, the only thing is this: there are 95,000 people and they are an not going to all have the same agenda. I’ve had a student try to pick a fight with me before. I’ve seen a grown man turn and throw his coke on young ladies hehind him , because they ask him to settle down (rightfullly so). And some old farts with really sour disposition have asked me to sit . There are always extremes. I really think whatever alum told you to sit that time, when you factor in the number of games you are going to attend in your life…..it aint that big of a deal in the big picture. Also you just have to know the deal…standing all game, not going to happen in section 129.

But you know what, its really not a money issue. It’s a right to experience it however you wish. I am going to 2 games this year with my buddies and we are going to blow it out. But next week I am taking my kids and half the time they arent even going to pay attention to the actual game, and thats fine with me. If I wanted to bring my 70 yr old dad, and he wants to just sit and enjoy, don’t call me less of a fan. But no, I am not going to fuss at the guy in front standing up for 3rd and 1.

By Zeb

August 26, 2008 8:16 PM | Link to this

Noodle, are you really serious or just being ACC stupid???? ESPN and other analyst’s have said that he has one of’ll the strongest arms in the game……what’s you’re angle???? No, he won’t be……just watch. Greene was just not that mobile and it killed his NFL prospects….I’m not sure why DJ has not performed better, I guess his Falcons coaches have decided that and as a coon and a dawg,…..you just have to deal with it. We”ll just see????

By ugaUknow

August 26, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this

BOB and whoever said use lsu’s system is RIGHT! I can’t believe Adams is suck a dik. Look at alumni, basically, the richer ones are the pu$$ier ones at the games. Since Adams has made it where pu$$y uga fans get the best tickets, we dont yell with the band or yell in general. It is a joke when the PA guy says before games “Now join in the cheers of the redcoat band”. NO ALUMS SAY A WORD! Look up the youtube video “pregame- alabama/arkansas”. The bama fans get loud before the games. They finally understand they need to give the tide a loud crowd! Also, their president actually Requested more student tickets! LOOK AT THAT EXAMPLE ADAMS! A president who cares for his students! The reason students aren’t as loud as they should be is because they all can’t get tickets! IT’S DEPRESSING!!!!!! I’m a sr. in high school and my parents get 45yrd line tickets in the lower deck. We stand and yell the whole game. This year i’m calling out the old fans and yelling ” IF YOU DON’T WANT TO STAND AND YELL, GOOO HOME! The lsu system is perfect for UGA. I want to go to GA, but Adams makes me want to go to Bama or LSU!!!!!!!!!

By AltamahaDawg

August 26, 2008 8:43 PM | Link to this

studentSO, bowling in the back of the end zone is a whole nutter subject! But today, 2008 it’s not so that’s not really an answer.

25,000 undergrad and allocate 19,000 tickets, which unless its changed is about the numbers involved. I think its a pretty safe bet that all 25k are NOT going to want tickets. Some work, some believe it or not just don’t care to go. Agree? So its more like 20-22K that really truly would if they could , but a ticket. So some where between 1000 and at worst (every single undergrad wants one) 6000 student left without the ability to buy the cheap ticket. Some cant go anyway, some get family alum tickets, don’t tell me that some dont just get dad to buy the much more expensive tickets (like I have to do to attend).

Seriously how many hundred, even few thousand students are physically not in that stadium due to lack of a ticket?

My other question is: what prevents the 19,000 student that are in there from being loud?

By ugaUknow

August 26, 2008 8:46 PM | Link to this

My bad, arkansas vs, alabama 2007 is the youtube video. WATCH IT DAWG FANS! THAT IS WHAT GAMES ARE SUPPOSTS TO BE LIKE! Their alums are yelling, crazy thought huh?

By ugaUknow

August 26, 2008 8:59 PM | Link to this

Altamaha dawg, UR A DUMDA$$! Georgia football is FOOTBALL. STANDING UP IS PART OF IT! I hope you sit behind me this year, and you can see my response to “down in front”. YOU ARE NOT A TRUE FAN! BTW uga enrolls 33k so yeah 25k want tickets YOU PU$$Y FAN!! DOWN IN FRONT? WELL GET YOUR A$$ UP IN BACK!!!!!!!

By AltamahaDawg

August 26, 2008 9:01 PM | Link to this

straight from the Alabama handbook:

“Will new students choose a split ticket package again this year? New students (including transfer students and graduate students) entering The University of Alabama during Summer Orientation can choose between a 3 or 4 game package.”

There is also have a batter ratio in terms of seating capacity/enrollment than UGA is trying to deal with right now.

I also noticed plenty of Alabama student tickets available online. Maybe they need to cut back if they just are selling them.

And tell me again how that works, the reason that the UGA student in the game arent as loud as they can be, is becasue they are too busy being pizzed that several hundred others werent there?

By P Dawg

August 26, 2008 9:01 PM | Link to this

Both stay to win back to back national championships! Buy Lloyds of London insurance and go for it. Hate it for the rest of you!

By AltamahaDawg

August 26, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this

and you are just a kid with no perspective. Your total butcher of my point tells me you arent really interested in talking about realities.

BTW when you raise as much hell at UGA games as I have for 20 yrs, then you can tell me how to do it.

I’ll say this. NOBODY who says they might go to some other school because they dont like a few things, Aint no true fan, but thats just my opinion. School presidents come and go, sport, loyalty is a different matter.

33k inclused transient, grads, professionals and other non traditionals. My numbers are correct.

By Dogs#1=sec down this year?

August 26, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this

What do you call Moreno next year?

Answer….anything you want …because he won’t hear you. He will be spending pro $$$’s

By adawgfan

August 26, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this

A poster way up the board reminded me that when I was at UGA we got student tickets but we had to enter through a specific gate and show student ID cards and Fees paid cards. This prevented scalping which as a fan I wasn’t about to scalp my football tickets. It was a great idea then and would work now but the problem might be, how does the University decide which current “renewable season ticket” holders have to give up their seats. I’ve been a ticket holder for over 10 years, I’m not willing to give up my seats for ANYONE! If noise is the problem it’s not because my family isn’t loud.

Maybe the students should march on the athletic department, I just hope they cut the newest alumni first.

By TybeeDawg

August 26, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this

ugaUknow, it’s fans like you that give our school a bum rap sometimes. Show your posts to your parents and see what they say. To just lash out at Altamaha like that is pretty immature. Standing up makes you a true fan?? I can yell and scream just as much sitting as I can standing. But your name calling and irrationality to a fellow Dawg fan like Altamaha is just plain stupid. Can’t you appreciate the fact that we are just as passionate about UGA football as you think you are. I’ve been going to games since long before you were born. I stand and I sit….I am passionate but respectful to fellow fans around me. Sometimes I am too tired to stand up…but that in no way makes me less of a fan or less passionate.

By Dawg4life

August 26, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this

Thx Dan.

I’ll check Ga Theatre first to see if they’ll be showing the game. Last time we had a game on PPV I went there and they didn’t have it. Can’t hurt to check though.

Thanks again!

Anyone else got any suggestions?

By Twilb Dawg

August 26, 2008 10:04 PM | Link to this

I will be in Sanford listening to Munson!!

Go Dawgs!!!!

By ugaUknow

August 26, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this

Wow, attack a teenager, who was the immature one again? My parents agee with me 100%. Get real, Alabama students (FRESHMAN) get 3 to 4 tickets. A soph at uga got 2! Alabama’s president also has requested more student tickets for 2008. STRAIGHT FROM BAMA’s HANDBOOK! Also, sophs at bama get all tickets! Also, 33k are enrolled at uga or whatever 25k probably want tickets. BTW, I ask those who want to sit if they want to trade seats, but if they say no, I stand as usual. IT’S A FOOTBALL GAME! Go sit at home if you are not willing to stand! A kid with no perspective? I am/could be the future at uga so yeah, my voice counts LIKE IT OR NOT BUDDY! If you want to sit, Go to Michigan! And no, students are not as passoinate because, wow, they can watch uga play Georgia State and Central Michigan, but they can’t support the team against the big teams. If uga wants a great student body, LSU’s system NEEDS to be used at uga! Also, Adams is a money hungry jerk, and the boos he gets prove my point. HE is the reason students can’t all get tickets. IT’S THEIR SCHOOL NOW LIKE IT OR NOT ALUMS! YOU DO NOT GO TO SCHOOL THERE ANYMORE, THEY DO! Let the students reppresent THEIR SCHOOL!!!!! BTW…again, my parents graduated from UGA and have season ticket holders for 38 years, and they are all for student tickets, even if their seats get moved to another section!

By ugaUknow

August 26, 2008 10:54 PM | Link to this

My bad, my total bad. I misread your post, u said u don’t ask people to sit I’m sorry. I still don’t agree with your student theories, but my bad on the pu$$y fan comments. Good for you , don’t ruin the guy who is just getting loud to support the dawgs. More need to take your perspective on that issue.

By ugaUknow

August 26, 2008 10:54 PM | Link to this

My bad, my total bad. I misread your post, u said u don’t ask people to sit I’m sorry. I still don’t agree with your student theories, but my bad on the pu$$y fan comments. Good for you , don’t ruin the guy who is just getting loud to support the dawgs. More need to take your perspective on that issue.

By talent scout

August 27, 2008 12:01 AM | Link to this

Chip, thanks for all you do for us DAWG fans. You are appreciated by all the knowledgeable fans. However, I wish that you would do me (and the team) a real favor. Whenever you talk to coach Richt please let him be aware that there is never ever any good time to do a three man rush. Most teams including us get burned so often when it is third and long and we surrender the first down by not pressuring the qb. Coach should have the defensive coordinator run the steps every time he calls for a three man rush. If he has any doubts just review the film on our team and others when they are in this situation. This is the worst play in all of football. It drives me nuts to see this happen. Remember the Auburn game two or three years ago. If you can mention this to him it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

By TybeeDawg

August 27, 2008 12:14 AM | Link to this

ugaUknow, it’s fans like you that give our school a bum rap sometimes. Show your posts to your parents and see what they say. To just lash out at Altamaha like that is pretty immature. Standing up makes you a true fan?? I can yell and scream just as much sitting as I can standing. But your name calling and irrationality to a fellow Dawg fan like Altamaha is just plain stupid. Can’t you appreciate the fact that we are just as passionate about UGA football as you think you are. I’ve been going to games since long before you were born. I stand and I sit….I am passionate but respectful to fellow fans around me. Sometimes I am too tired to stand up…but that in no way makes me less of a fan or less passionate.

By Zeb

August 27, 2008 1:40 AM | Link to this

ugaUknow, let’s get something straight little one, you’re free to post anything you want, but we’re also free to post anything WE want. Someone needs to slap your parents if they’re on board with you. You and your parents are idiots. I bet the household votes Obama…..huh?

I know, I know, before you political pundits put me down………..sorry, I just couldn’t help it.

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

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

Chip Towers, sir my response to your e-mail is in the last blog you wrote about Bulldogs having 37 on NFL rosters Opening Day last year.

I presume that satisfies you ?

By ugaUknow

August 27, 2008 7:23 AM | Link to this

hey Zeb, slap my parents huh? That would be a mistake buddy! I said i was sorry for misreading Altamaha dawg’s post. I said my bad! We vote republican btw. But all i’m saying about the students is correct,like it or not it is. I bet when u and Tybee dawg were in school you guys got tickets, and u would be ticked if you didn’t. But now students can’t get tickets? THAT’S BULL AND YOU KNOW IT! Auburn gives their students tickets, it’s sad Auburn outdoes UGA in this category. Also, they have the mass alumni who want tickets, but they allow THEIR students to watch THEIR football team play. BTW Don’t talk about my parents!

By epb

August 27, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this

I am paying tuition for a kid at UGA; cant say students are not paying for the game tickets. I fully understand that CFB is a business but schools should not be so greedy as to take ticket rights from students. It is COLLEGE FOOTBALL - Not ALUMNI FOOTBALL - Give it up to the students.

By Andy in Ohio

August 27, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this

No, I completely agree with your prediction of what Moreno and Stafford will do. I think that if we manage to survive the schedule and end up in the champtionship game, and win it, that they’ll both leave. If we win the SEC but don’t make the NC, or if we don’t win the SEC, I could see Stafford staying. I see Moreno leaving after this season barring a huge drop in performance or an injury.

I’d prefer if Moreno stays after this year, but I think a first round draft in the NFL is going to be too much for him to resist.

By AltamahaDawg

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

It great your parents are all for students getting more tickets. I am too. However moving to a different section hardly opens up additional seats. I suspect they are not quite as agreeable with giving up thier tickets totally. Thats what we are talking about here. How about after 38 years they get a letter, “Dear Faithful Alum, in an effort to be more like Auburn, we are informing you that you no longer have the ability to buy tickets”. I’m guessing you are not real thrilled with the idea either. And explain how they are all for more student ticket while continuing to buy YOU a ticket. You arent a student. It’s not your school. What right do you have to be there? Arent you taking away that seat from a UGA student? Talk is cheap, but you nor anyone else would give up your seat when it came down to it. Let somebody else do it, right?

A basic premise that we will disagree on is how a person who has enrolled in UGA for one month has more rights than somebody who just put in 4+ years, stuck with it, paid tuition, and graduated with a degree. How is it any less “thier school” the day after graduation? Should there not actually be more benifit, more honor for completing the task. I am willing to bet that your opinion of this is about 5 yrs away from totally reversing.

The average Georgian who has never attended the first day can claim it’s thier school and thier right to go to the game just as well. Kinda of like you do. But not enough seat to fit 10 million residence creats a problem, and how to handle that falls on real folk who have to come up with real solutions, and they do the best that they can, using very sophisticated models taking into account issues that you and i can’t even imagine. And no its not just moving the seats around.

And absolutely TybeeDawg and I would have been very p** if we had not been able to get tickets back then. I never said students arent or shouldn’t be p** about it. I’m sure they are. But lots of things change in 20 yrs and lots of things p** me off, and none of that alters reality.

By Tom, Resident Georgia Fan

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

Going to the game!!! Always do.

By The Ole ball Coach

August 27, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

Build a bigger stadium……Geez do I have to come up with all the ideas around here….

By AltamahaDawg

August 27, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

Coach, you are absolutely correct. That is the ONLY answer to creating more cheap student tickets. Let me guess, the rich, fat, lazy, good for nuthing, less of a dawg fan Alum, get to pay for that too.

By Gen Neyland

August 27, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

UgaUknow makes one valid point in my book. It is his turn to enjoy the college experience. Yet, this you should learn before you arrive on campus : Life ain’t fair…Just wondering ugaUknow, did Santa always get you what you wanted..?

By Mobile Dawg

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

Tough position for both sides Altamaha, passionate arguments for both. Any student that wants to go should be able to attend all home games period IMO. It now becomes the University’s responsibility to figure out how to make that happen. The athletic department makes plenty of money, it shouldn’t be the alums responsibility to pay for an addition. To me it goes back to an uncaring, unresponsive, administration.

By uga_b

August 27, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

We did just add 6,000 more seats and I would be curious to see how much of that went to students. I know the boxes didn’t. I am an alumni from ‘04 and have to pay scalper prices because I don’t have the money to donate to the level I would need to buy season tickets (I am working on that). I got the joy of the double whammy of timing it where I didn’t get freshman tickets and graduated the year they stopped giving graduates a chance to purchase tickets without a donation. I would like the chance for every fan to go to every game, but thankfully I don’t think we could build a stadium big enough despite a profitable athletic department. Let’s try and schedule games that don’t end up blacked out or on PPV as a compromise.

GO DAWGS!

By STRETCH

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

Was watching ESPN yesterday, and can somebody tell me what it is Lou Holtz and Mark May have against Georgia? As a matter of fact, what does ESPN have against all sports teams in GA????

Lou Holtz(I think he picked Oklahoma/USC in the National Championship game this year).

And Mark May(and i think he picked USC like he does EVERY year as the National champ) guy up until a couple of years ago. I really hope the Dogs show them and the rest of college football up this season!

By Mobile Dawg

August 27, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

I don’t have season tickets, but I can buy tickets to any game I want to attend. Tickets to the UGA/AU game start at $169.00 per ticket (Not a home game but they are all available). How do all these available tickets get into the hands of brokers, etc. to be sold at terrifically inflated prices. This is a place I believe the University could do a much better job policing.

By TybeeDawg

August 27, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

Not to change the subject Altamaha, but I am ready to take the oath!

By AltamahaDawg

August 27, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

I gave up my season tickets many years ago. Its a 10 hour rounder for me, not able to go very often, so I was just eating too many tickets. First of all thats expensive, and I truly did think it was better to let somebody else have a shot at going. So its an easy thing for me to say, let em have em. It’s absolutely no skin off my back. Also I would personally prefer to have more student and less old farts. Way more prefer that. More co-eds, not less! I’m just pointing out the reality of the situation, not my preferences. I am not one of those folks sitting in my season ticket seat, hypocritically preaching that more student aught to be allowed to buy those other people’s ticket.

I do what MobileDawg does. And there have not been a single game in 10 yrs that I have not been able to attend if I wanted to. I absolutely disagree that its a big issue for student totally unable to attend. Not one person is prevented from attending a UGA game. It’s not a lack of tickets, It’s a lack of cheap tickets. Well, shucks, imagine that! Gas used to be a buck and a quarter too.

By ugastudentSO

August 27, 2008 8:35 PM | Link to this

Okay guys, I’M A STUDENT HERE! first, in a VERY brash way, ugaUknow is RIGHT! Watch the alabama video, it’s just to show dawg fans what our pregame could like times 5 (cause we are uga after all)Look, if other SEC schools can have a system which allows all or at least all sophmores and up to get tickets, we can to. Let the freshman get 3 game packages like bama, but from then on, they get all the tickets. 25k for students or whatever the number of students request which I will ball park at 25k for students. We also give the away fans more tickets then they give us WHICH IS TRASH! Give them what they give us which I guess is around 9k. That leaves 58,746 tickets for alumni! Cut the season ticket holders who are the most recent buyers. Also, season tickets are ridiculous! 10k just to buy tickets? HEY ADAMS, people are going to just buy tickets off the net for cheaper, your greed will eventually haunt you! Use the LSU points system for away tickets so more students will support the b-ball team. B-ball games are awesome by BTW!

By ugastudentSO

August 27, 2008 8:35 PM | Link to this

Okay guys, I’M A STUDENT HERE! first, in a VERY brash way, ugaUknow is RIGHT! Watch the alabama video, it’s just to show dawg fans what our pregame could like times 5 (cause we are uga after all)Look, if other SEC schools can have a system which allows all or at least all sophmores and up to get tickets, we can to. Let the freshman get 3 game packages like bama, but from then on, they get all the tickets. 25k for students or whatever the number of students request which I will ball park at 25k for students. We also give the away fans more tickets then they give us WHICH IS TRASH! Give them what they give us which I guess is around 9k. That leaves 58,746 tickets for alumni! Cut the season ticket holders who are the most recent buyers. Also, season tickets are ridiculous! 10k just to buy tickets? HEY ADAMS, people are going to just buy tickets off the net for cheaper, your greed will eventually haunt you! Use the LSU points system for away tickets so more students will support the b-ball team. B-ball games are awesome by BTW!

By AltamahaDawg

August 28, 2008 12:02 AM | Link to this

dude, how does cutting ticket prices for alum, create more tickets for students? Thats completely backwards. Raising prices curbs demand. basic econ stuff. you scoff at Adams cause he doesn’t realize that Alum are going to stop buying as many of them, which is pretty silly to think he can’t figure that out. But isnt that EXACTLY what you want? (which is I beleive the “how” in how others schools do what you think they do.

BTW what stops you from buying tickets off the net, too?

You are correct in that BBall is a tremendous value as far as sport entertainment. How that place isnt packed with students every game is a mystery to me.

By ugastudentSO

August 28, 2008 7:05 AM | Link to this

Look, all i’m saying is people will start using the net and not donating because it’s cheaper, it’s just a fact, but Adams will give their tickets to alums ready to donate istead of us students. I should not have to buy net tickets because i’m a STUDENT! I do for some, but I can’t afford some of them because i’m a student, and I got a lot of other junk to do. But, he should man up and cut some alum for more student tickets, and I mean those out of state students have to pay 33k to come to uga and in state 16k that’s donation enough anyway! Glad you like bball, those games are about as much fun as football. The ut game was amazing last year, even though we lost.

By AltamahaDawg

August 28, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this

Here is my point: read the article today about ticket prices. They ARE making it more difficult for Alum to get tickets. the threashold is higher every year. Thats good for the students supply. If they LOWERED ALum tickets, LESS students would get tickets, so why are you and other student advocates complaining that season tickets are too expensive? I undertand how disappointing not getting student tickets must be, but given the situation, and HUGE increase in student ticket request, at some point you just have to understand.

And I understand buying single tickets on the net, I do it all the time. But they are only resales of season passes, so not sure what that proves about Adams lack of understanding. The guy getting burned is the donor who in no way is getting his money back. Enough of that and he will stop buying them. again, see above.

Look nobody was more broke than me in college, but I guarantee you I would have been in that stadium, if I had to go buy a ticket. Your contract with UGA is this: pay tuition, get educated. I’m sorry but buying tickets at the price you want to dictate was not a guarantee, anymore than every student guaranteed a dorm room. Some can, and other pay more for an apartment. Cars, cloths, gas isnt cheaper because you elect to be a college student. So you can’t get a 10 dollar ticket guarantee. And not to speak for your situation, but I do not beleive for a minute that the vast majority of the very few student who can’t get in the allotment do NOT have the financial means to make other arrangements. I see student tickets online ALL the time, and pretty cheap even for the big games. (which also tells me that the supply/demand isnt quite at out of line as portrayed)

You voluntarily choose to pay that tuition (which BTW is only about 20% of the state cost to have you there) so there is no rights beyond what you bought. Plus you can’t argue that this group pays big and should get cheap tickets but that grouop that pays big shouldn’t even be able to get very expensive tickets. It’s either about money or its not. If it’s about who paid tuition, forget the “donations”, a graduate paid more than you have so far.

Again I ask, who exactly does the ticket come from? How would you figure out which season ticket holder would get thier’s revoked? You run the ticket office, and you need to guarantee student tickets increased next year by 9000-10000. Whats the plan?

By YOU IDIOTS

August 28, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

HAHAHA…Look at the young and old moron UGA fans arguing about standing up at games. I remember a couple years ago, when Vandy drove down the field (it was Homecoming I believe) and kicked a field goal for the win with 2 seconds left. I bet NONE of you were standing up then. LMFAO

By Oledawg

August 29, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

The team belongs to the students who make up the University today. Forbid student ticket resales and kick anyone out who does it. More tickets for students. Nuff said. The end.

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November 13, 2008 7:30 AM | Link to this

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