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DEL.ICIO.USStafford key for Dogs today
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Greetings from the press box high above the field at South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium. For the third week in a row the Bulldogs are going to encounter extremely hot and humid conditions. Nice blue sky dotted with fat cumulus clouds that look like they could grow into thunderheads given the chance. Fortunately for me — and I realize you all are concerned first and foremost about me — this is an enclosed and air-conditioned press box. But a beautiful day for football.
OK, to today’s game. While most eyes are going to be on Knowshon Moreno for Georgia — I’m sitting here watching him field punts in pregame warmups, by the way — the player Bulldogs fans need to be focusing on today is Matthew Stafford.
Quite frankly, Stafford hasn’t played well at all in his two games against the Gamecocks. Combined, he’s 27 of 63 (.429) for 384 yards with zero touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Based on those numbers the real surprise is that Georgia won either game.
Now Stafford’s first game against South Carolina is understandable. He was a true freshman thrown into the fire when senior starter Joe Tereshinski went down in the first quarter with a foot injury. He threw three interceptions in that one but none of them led to points in Georgia’s 18-0 win.
Last year he threw 25 incompletions in 44 attempts and, though victimized by a couple of drops — at least two of which would have been touchdowns — he was off target all day. Stafford will be facing virtually the same front seven for South Carolina that harassed him in that game last year. So, simply put, he has to play much better, more like the quarterback we’re used to seeing late in the season. And, of course, Georgia’s line has to give him time to operate.
That said, you can bet we’ll see a lot more of Moreno than we did last season, when he had 16 touches. Unlike last year at this time, he’s unquestioned as The Man. But if his game is working or not, Stafford’s will have to be.
STAY TUNED AS I’LL BE WITH YOU THE WHOLE GAME. CONTINUAL UPDATES PROVIDED IN COMMENTS BELOW!
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By JRabDawg
September 13, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this
Thanks for what you do!
By JRabDawg
September 13, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this
Thanks for what you do!
By JRabDawg
September 13, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this
Thanks for what you do!
By Chip Towers
September 13, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this
KNOWSHON MORENO just goes 32 yards with first career punt return.
By JRabDawg
September 13, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this
whats up with that play clock?!?!?!?! mrrrfft
By Matthew
September 13, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this
Roughing the passer? It’s going to be a long day with this officiating crew.
By Chip Towers
September 13, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this
UPDATE #2
Lots of new things for Dogs today: Drew Butler came in to “pooch punt.” Moreno on a punt return… .
This isn’t new, however: Georgia dropping passes vs. South Carolina.
Tight end Tripp Chandler has dropped two. Both of them possession-killing, third-down drops.
By Zeb
September 13, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this
Is somebody paying Tripp Chandler to drop f’ng passes?
By regan
September 13, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this
STILL looking like maybe top 20 team and FAT MATT is SOOOOO GREAT right now. Where is that BAD A* D? PI$$ on a PIG with LIPSTICK, in other words a bulldog.
By Michael G
September 13, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this
both passes should have been caught, but both passes were thrown behind chandler
By Tripp Chandler
September 13, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this
Hi, I’m Tripp Chandler. In an anatomical anomole, I actually have feet where my hands are supposed to be.
So who has seen this game b4? It looks like 2007 redux. Ugly football with no offense and Tripp Chandler killing drives.
All it takes is one fluke play where SC scores to put the pressure on the dogs.
Tripp, kill yourself.
By regan
September 13, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this
FATT MATT THROWS DEEP AND IT IS A PICK. GO FATT MATT GO. HEISMAN is in the BAG for you BRO.
By regan
September 13, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this
Pass INT. when #1 MM could not have caught that ball. WHAT A JOKE. DAWGS STILL LICK THEIR OWN COCKS and the REFS too.
By Matthew
September 13, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this
If you paid attention, you’d notice it wasn’t a pick, moron. Go eat some more fecal matter.
By regan
September 13, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this
1 qtr. down and the #2 team in the NATION can’t score and needs the REFs help already to stay in the game with the LAMECOCKS? HAHAHAHAH. YEA, you can hang with UF, LSU, and west coast USC.
By J-Mo
September 13, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this
Where is Caleb King?
By Matthew
September 13, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this
Stafford is the most over-rated UGAY quarterback ever. He’s such a pu$$, but he has to be he’s Richt’s lover.
By Chip Towers
September 13, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this
UPDATE #3
Georgia 3, S.C. 0
Sorry for the delay. Having connectivity issues today… .
So far the grade for the refs if F. If we in the press box could flag the officials for delay of game we would… .
Game has a similar feel to last year’s and that’s not good for Georgia. Dogs had three dropped passes so far. Latest was Kris Durham in end zone. Dogs settle for 42-yard Blair Walsh field goal. Stafford denied a TD vs. Gamecocks once again.
By KB
September 13, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this
UGA not playing up to par yet on offense. Defense is playing great though.
GO Dawgs
By #2?
September 13, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this
This sorry team cannot be #2 in the nation. LMAO!!
By Matthew
September 13, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this
You’re real funny. Hope you choke on a peanut.
By regan
September 13, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this
Right now my little HIGH SCHOOL O looks better then THE BIG DAWG! We have a Passing TD and YOU, with the GREAT FATT MATT?
By Michael G.
September 13, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this
It’s 3-0, but it feels like a lot more. S.Carolina cannot move the ball. As long as we don’t turn the ball over, the defense will pitch a shutout.
By DCDawg
September 13, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this
some shutout…
By awhit
September 13, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this
where the heck is our qb pressure? We need to bring heat !!!!!
By Tripp Chandler
September 13, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this
Michael G,
It doesn’t matter what it feels like. Check last year’s game for evidence of that.
There’s your play - lightning strikes and SC scores down the sideline to Mo Brown.
Pressure’s on now. Why can’t GA receivers catch the GD ball?
By Chip Towers
September 13, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this
S. CAROLINA 7, GEORGIA 3
South Carolina’s Moe Brown beats Remarcus Brown down left sideline for a 34-yard touchdown pass from QB Chris Smelley. First career TDs for both S.C. guys.
Drive 5 plays, 62 yards, 1:40.
Again, eerily similar to last season… .
Warning: “Regan, Matthew, Tripp, etc.” Watch the language on here. Say whatever you want but no cussing, etc.
By Miamidawg
September 13, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this
patience dawggies….
the chickens are just playing on adrenaline…. and the puppies are too ‘cocky’.
Half time adjustments will be key here.
By dear chip
September 13, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this
looks like stafford is going to have to run more since his receivers aren’t catching the ball maybe that’ll change, chandler needs to be taken out , he can’t catch, why is he in the game?
By regan
September 13, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this
MATT DID that HIT HURT 5:27 in the second qtr.?
By LifelongDawg
September 13, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this
Jeez, penalties, Stafford missing the open man repeatedly, Thank God for A.J. Green. Poor, poor execution.
By regan
September 13, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this
Nice GRAB AJ can the pups find the ENDZON b$ HALF?
By J-Mo
September 13, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this
Nice play Stafford to AJ Green!!! Let’s punch it in guys!!!
By Matthew
September 13, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this
Any language is coming from Regan posting as “Matthew”. Certain low-rent individuals take a lot of freedom when they can hide behind a computer.
By Chip Towers
September 13, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this
UPDATE #5
S.C. calls timeout with Georgia 2-and-5 at the SC 10… .
A.J. Green finally made a mark on the game. Hauled in a 39-yard pass from Stafford on third-and-21… .
Dogs need to punch it in e.z. to get that monkey off their back. But Gamecocks’ defense is tough.
By J-Mo
September 13, 2008 5:07 PM | Link to this
That penalty killed us!!! Ok, we’ve had the ball over 20 minutes of this game. South Carolina’s defense is going to have to wear down in the 2nd half!!!
By Tripp
September 13, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this
Sorry Chip.
How does Chris Samuels not get into the end zone on that play? He had to find a defender to tackle him on that screen. Perfect play and execution, but what happened? This game looks just like 2007.
Why is Samuels getting so much tick over Moreno and King?
By Guyana Dawg
September 13, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this
C’MON DAWGS!!! HUNKER DOWN!!!
By J-Mo
September 13, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this
20+ Minutes T.O.P, AND we get the ball to start the Half!!! Let’s go make some adjustments and T.C.B. in the 2nd Half!!!
By Chip Towers
September 13, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this
HALFTIME UPDATE
The end zone bugaboos have surfaced for the Dogs again this year. After getting first-and-goal at the South Carolina 4, the Bulldogs wound up fourth-and-goal from the 6 and had to settle for a 23-yard Walsh field goal at the halftime horn. Chris Davis snap infraction on third and goal from the 1 was the main culprit.
So …
South Carolina 7, Georgia 6.
Dogs have some things to work out in the locker room. Namely, catch the ball, cover the deep third, cut down on penalties.
By Dawgs SUXX
September 13, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this
Where does the GA is great attitude come from? Beating two over-rated high school teams. If it wasn’t for bad officiating, SC would be up 8 points on the UGAY puppies.
By T-Town Dawg
September 13, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this
Dawg Fans, 3 things in this game that do not bode well for the rest of today or the season: 1. Penalties 6-60 yds and cost us a td 2. The off. line is getting whipped on nearly every play 3. No pass rush from the front four
If our coaches do not get these 3 things fixed quickly, our SEC hopes will will go down the drain against SC just like last year.
By Matthew
September 13, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this
Perfect for my Dawgs….CHOKE COLLARS….Ahahahaha.
By Pago Flyer
September 13, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this
The DAWGS aren’t a # 2 team. We don’t want LSU/BAMA/FL/East Carolina/GT/AUBURN/VOLS and GT!! And for sure Southern Cal…
By matt
September 13, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this
THROW TRIP CHANDLER OFF THE TEAM!!!!!!! HE IS GARBAGE!!!!
By regan
September 13, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this
I have not posted as MATT to “MATTHEW”. I wear my HOOD and ROBE openly unlike you UAG fans that like Africans when they win for you but you would not have over to your home if your were not LOCKED & LOADED.
DAWGS STILL SUCK and #2 in the EAST. DON”T CRY like last year just win your division then cry.
By Wreckmaniac
September 13, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this
Wow, UGA is mauling the cocks. This thing will end up probably 45-7. I think I saw some C** fans leaving already.
By J-Mo
September 13, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this
Tripp - I agree with you man; however, I do think the coaches are making a conscious effort to keep Moreno fresh and “cramp free” for the 2nd half. I’m surprised we haven’t seen more Caleb King.
By LifelongDawg
September 13, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this
Now I finally get what alot of you fans have beensaying all along..We are posers, losers and chokers, Waaaaaaa. Well, now with Real good teams filling up our schedule I believe we will be lucky to finish top 25. Dont fergits the NaAMBLA RaMBLER Rally next week, Darhlings.
By guyana dawg
September 13, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this
thanks for the updates Chip!
i’m in Guyana, S. America, following the game through the internet…….you’re comments are appreciated. i believe we’ll pull through with a win - this is our first road game, in a rough environment, but we’ll adjust and ‘finish the drill’.
gotta go for now - but will read the articles later. God bless
By Johhny D
September 13, 2008 5:22 PM | Link to this
It’s just halftime. Relax!
By Chip Towers
September 13, 2008 5:22 PM | Link to this
SOME STATS
Stafford’s actually having a decent day considering the three drops. 10-of-17 for 106 yards.
Moreno has 10 carries for 50 yards.
Georgia penalized 6-60 compared to 2-20 for S.C.
SC total offense 81, Georgia 169.
Dogs to receive to open second half.
By Jax Dawg
September 13, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this
What in the h#ll kind of effort is this? First and goal from the five, and we can’t get a TD? Matt making a run in open field is one thing, but is he really our best option on third and goal?! Where is Caleb King (R. Samuel has made some weak runs)? Tripp Chandler clearly left his head and hands back in Athens!
WE CAN”T LOSE TWO YEARS IN A ROW TO THAT ARROGANT SOB SPURRIER!
GET IN THE GAME DAWGS!
By JRabDawg
September 13, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this
does it seem that MS keeps looking at the wrong side of the defense after the snap and is misreading his checkoffs?
By JRabDawg
September 13, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this
does it seem that MS keeps looking at the wrong side of the defense after the snap and is misreading his checkoffs?
By regan
September 13, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this
CMR is it better to sit on the bench during your college years of is it better to play and win the HEISMAN? KELLY did it while you sat and so did THE VISOR. HAHAHAHA.
By Denver Dawg
September 13, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this
It doesn’t matter if we win this game or not.
One thing the Dawgs have proven in the 1st half is this is not a championship team.
Different year, same sh1t.
By Mobile Dawg
September 13, 2008 5:34 PM | Link to this
Not really a good effort YET, I look for a better 2nd half.
Stafford’s stats OK but he seems to have nervous feet, SC bring a lot of pressure unlike us.
Few highlights but to me we seemed headed in the wrong direction. Why throw so much? A balanced attack would seem to be much better.
We lose this and the coaching staff is going to have to withstand some serious heat.
Go Dawgs, first possession we have to score, Dawgs 13-7 or else it may be a long tough road to the finish line. We still prevail.
By regan
September 13, 2008 5:34 PM | Link to this
Will wait til the end of the 3rd to see if UGA VII is dead or just nuzzeling his SAC.
By regan
September 13, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this
BEST pass ot the 3rd QTR is batted down and caught by a LINEMAN. HAHAHAHHAH.
By Miamidawg
September 13, 2008 5:40 PM | Link to this
Well, adjustments done.
We’re done.
CMR has returned to his old form. No emotion.
You dont’ win if you dont care and this team is playing like they dont care.
By big o
September 13, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this
We have to be more efficient on offense and stop all the penalties. The clock is moving fast as hell in this game, we must score on our opening drive and we will be ok. This game is making me go through more Mickeys than planned yes that’s right mickey’s. $18.00 for a case at roxy’s on roswell rd. in marietta. If things don’t improve my Jose may not last until the falcons game. Hey Stone yru blogging
By DOGGIE
September 13, 2008 5:42 PM | Link to this
Would of be $100 we would of moved the ball to start the 2nd half would of loss my arse. Pentalies are KILLING us! GO DOGGIES!
By Miamidawg
September 13, 2008 5:45 PM | Link to this
Even if we do pull this one out, we’ve looked like a third rate team on national tv.
By Zeb
September 13, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this
We just don’t look good right now. I don’t know what the problem is. We’ll probably drop to #8 after today, even if we win.
By jerry
September 13, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this
How can Georgia run so many plays that lose yardage or don’t gain anything. It is play calling or execution but either way it is on the coaches. Looks like another dud.
By wreckmaniac
September 13, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this
UGA coaches are now yelling at each other. Looks real smooth. Yep, looks like a 45-7 UGA win.
By wreckmaniac
September 13, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this
UGA coaches are now yelling at each other. Looks real smooth. Yep, looks like a 45-7 UGA win.
By big o
September 13, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this
Don’t panic we will be ok. The tequila is open though
By Rick
September 13, 2008 5:51 PM | Link to this
After reading all this, I only have one thing to say…regan, I truly wish I knew where to find you, because there’s only one thing I hate more than UGA losing to any Spurrier team, and that’s a whiny, pathetic, smarmy loser like you. Man, I bet you got beat up a lot in school…rightfully so.
By HAHAHAH
September 13, 2008 5:53 PM | Link to this
UGA is #2 in the nation in the SPED LEAGUE. You know the Special Education Kids League. WAR DAMN EAGLE we are waiting for you.
By Regan
September 13, 2008 5:58 PM | Link to this
26 min. and change worth of Time of Possession and 2 Kicks for points deep in the 3rd qtr. You go you BAD pup. Show the world your Hiesman canddydates.
By J-Mo
September 13, 2008 5:59 PM | Link to this
THERE WE GO!!!! TOUCHDOWN DAWGS!!!!
By Matthew
September 13, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this
Stafford and Moreno will demand the rest of the team step up. Despite the score, Stafford is having a helluva game. If the receivers would catch the ball, or hold onto it after contact, this game would be a blow-out.
By Chip Towers
September 13, 2008 6:03 PM | Link to this
UPDATE #6:
KNOWSHON MORENO SCORES TOUCHDOWN. That was about as good a four-yard run as you’ll see ever see, keeping his balance after getting his legs cut on toss sweep left. Refs had to review of course because they couldn’t what they saw.
Dogs got got two: Stafford to Kris Durham, who held on to this one.
GEORGIA 14, S.C. 7
7 PLAYS, 80 YARDS, 3:42
Nice drive as Georgia having to fight for every yard, just like always against these guys… .
Really bad helmet-to-helmet hit on Demiko Goodman by Carolina safety Damon Hail. Not likely to see Goodman back. Looking like concussion.
By J-Mo
September 13, 2008 6:04 PM | Link to this
Let’s get the ball back, and then POUND THE ROCK with Knowshon!!! That SC “D” has GOT to be worn out by now!!!
By DOGGIE
September 13, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this
Man, was that a nice run by Stafford. Now lets see a sack for once. Get that ball back. GO DOGGIES!
By The Truth
September 13, 2008 6:13 PM | Link to this
The OLine has not shown any ability to block the GAMECOCK D. With all the talented WR and Backs on the roster why is Logan Gray returning punts is he faster than those guys? Chip can you ask Mark the reason for this, I think it is nonsense. It seems that with all the abundance of riches at Georgia, the coaches do not know how to use them. This sure does not look like the top team in the east, not the Defense not the offense not the special team. Based on this performance so far they will not beat Florida, Tennessee, Auburn, Alabama, LSU and may not beat Vandy. This coaching staff needs some shaking up, and I suggest it starts with the OC.
By Miamidawg
September 13, 2008 6:13 PM | Link to this
A small sign of life…. but will the defense hold?
By Regan
September 13, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this
sorry Mike I gave you may EXs home that is now empty. Respond and I will give you the address to the FARM.
By J-Mo
September 13, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this
KEY SACK baby!!!
By DOGGIE
September 13, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this
There’s that sack! Now don’t fumble it away down inside our 10. GO DOGGIES!
By J-Mo
September 13, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this
OK, let’s go 97 yards with a whole lot ‘o KNOWSHON!!! I can only imagine how much clock we’d burn up on a long drive like that right now!!! SC’s defense is TIYYYAAAAAAD!!!
By Chip Towers
September 13, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this
UPDATE #7
Penalties are again taking their toll on the Dogs. They were able to stop Carolina just then but a holding penalty extended the Gamecocks’ last drive.
Georgia presently flagged 8 times for 85 yards. That’s after 20 times for 140 yards in first two games… .
Dogs take over 1-and-10 on their 4.
By Miamidawg
September 13, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this
Sloppy sloppy sloppy
There will be a new no. 2 in the land regardless of what happens here.
By KB
September 13, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this
Penalties have killed this game!!!!
By J-Mo
September 13, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this
OK, let’s HUNKER DOWN and stop ‘em!!!
By Regan
September 13, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this
Rick or Mike, still a little boys name for wannabe men. Ok, Rick get back to me and I will give you the Address or whatever you need to get here. DAMN that was a SMELLY PASS to the 10 yrd. line HUH? FLAG on the next play. Do you really think you can play with the REAL USC? HAHAHAH.
By big o
September 13, 2008 6:36 PM | Link to this
HOLDEM DAWGS FINAL SCORE 20-14 DAWGS
By J-Mo
September 13, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this
WHOOOOO HOOOOO!!!! FUMBLE!!! 1ST DOWN GEORGIA!!! GO DAWGS!!!
Hey Coach Martinez … make some adjustments to stop Cook please!!!
By JRabDawg
September 13, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this
NICE STOP AT THE ENDZONE!!!! TOUCHBACK!!!!!!
By william cranman
September 13, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this
We can get no pressure on the QB! Big fumble though.
By Matthew
September 13, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this
The spread was 7… there will not be a new #2 you freakin’ whiners.
Go Dawgs!
By Regan
September 13, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this
Once again UGAG gets a break on a turnover. Last Year 2 tunovers they were able to push throught the endzone to save a win against Ga. TECH. This is the best of the SEC hahahahahahah. Go back to the SEPTIC TANK of the SOUTH and pray voters didn’t see the game.
By Lee
September 13, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe this game fellow UGA fans. This is embarrassing. No way this thing should even be close. Tripp “butterfingers” Chandler , penalties, penalties and more penalties. Can’t believe it. We have got to score at least 1 more TD to get comfortable. Can’t let those Gamecocks tie it up.
By KB
September 13, 2008 6:44 PM | Link to this
Stafford hurt, wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By J-Mo
September 13, 2008 6:44 PM | Link to this
WHAT A PUNT!!! OK, I’m scared about Stafford’s injury. Not sure why we had to get all cute. UGH!!!
Let’s go D!!! It’s up to you!!!
By big o
September 13, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this
That was a hell of a kick Maybe a game saver?
By JRabDawg
September 13, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this
MS looks hurt bad, ohhhhh no! :)
By william cranman
September 13, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this
Stafford hurt. Doesn’t look good.
By The Truth
September 13, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this
With this type play calling by Bobo,Dawg Fans must start praying Stafford dont get kill. Running Matthew once or twice is a surprise but why run him so often, Is this the best play in the playbook? How many snaps has AJ Green played, and how about Caleb King?
By Jax Dawg
September 13, 2008 6:48 PM | Link to this
COME ON DEFENSE! BOBO’s PLAY CALLING IS INEPT!
By KB
September 13, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this
Punt was out of this world.
By Regan
September 13, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this
WHAT HAPPEN TO THE 10-17 pt win with no problem? UGA over rated or just under achievers? NO, CMR & DUMB DUMB I mean bobo sucks on the field. CMR have FATT MATT call Jim KELLY to ask him how to PLAY the game, not sit on the BENCH.
By J-Mo
September 13, 2008 6:52 PM | Link to this
OK guys!!! KNOWSHON KNOWSHON KNOWSHON!!! Let’s win this thing!!!
By Kevin
September 13, 2008 6:52 PM | Link to this
All together now: OVER-RATED!!!!
By Lee
September 13, 2008 6:53 PM | Link to this
I am going to be at the hospital after this one. This is one crazy game!
By LifelongDawg
September 13, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this
If UGA wins they should consider themselves extremely lucky. The ‘Cocks have been moving the ball better than the Dawgs in the second half. There seems to have been no adjustments made at halftime that worked. Not a stellar performance. SC is killing UGA on the inside slants,and our pass rush is nonexistent. The offense has shown no imagination, and has not executed well at all. Some credit goes to SC, but the Dawgs’ miscues haven’t helped.
By Chip Towers
September 13, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this
UPDATE
Sorry but connectivity issues still dogging me. Crashing when I try to post… .
As I wrote before Rennie Curran’s tackle of Mike Davis forced a fumble that Asher Allen recovered in the end zone for a touchback… .
Georgia forced to punt deep in territory and gets a 77-yard punt from Brian Mimbs. …
S.C. came flying back down field and gave the ball over on downs on a strange pass call on fourth and 2 at Georgia 32. Fade pass wasn’t close to anybody… .
Georgia couldn’t knock out a first down on three Moreno runs so that’s where we are.
This is last post here. NEW BLOG GOING UP.
By william cranman
September 13, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this
Wow. Can’t pick up a first down to kill the clock.
By J-Mo
September 13, 2008 6:58 PM | Link to this
OK D … ONE MORE STOP!!!
By LifelongDawg
September 13, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this
It’s always good to see my homosexual imposter on the blog. How ya doin’, pansy? Still getting your kicks acting pretending to be me, I see. Hope you enjoy yourself, you fairy.
By HAHAHAHA
September 13, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this
KNOWSHON run that ball, Run that ball, Run that ball Nigg$% like it is the stole GOment check grandma needs fo BEER and BACON. Please share the bacon with RICK.
By LifelongDawg
September 13, 2008 7:04 PM | Link to this
Ball game.
By JRabDawg
September 13, 2008 7:05 PM | Link to this
ugly W is still a W, GO DAWGS!!!
By Grady89
September 13, 2008 7:05 PM | Link to this
We won but we didn’t beat ‘em.
By J-Mo
September 13, 2008 7:06 PM | Link to this
WOW!!! I hope they’re not all like this, but let’s be real … it’s ALWAYS like this against South Carolina, especially AT SC.
Survive and Advance!!!! Stafford … GET HEALTHY!!! Bobo … let’s work on the play calling!!! Hopefully AZ State doesn’t have a TE that’s a WR!!! And can we get some more pressure on the QB.
Way to HUNKER DOWN and WIN IT!!! GO DAWGS!!!
By Matthew
September 13, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this
All that matters is the W. And Steve Spurrier is, as always, a no class colostomy bag.
And so is Regan - just a worthless fecal-munching Gamecock Sucker.
By JRabDawg
September 13, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this
been crashing on me too all day……
By T-Town Dawg
September 13, 2008 7:10 PM | Link to this
Well, it’s a win, but the Dawgs have a lot of work to do. The coaching staff has to get the penalties under control. Wasn’t it about this time last year when everyone, including me, was calling for CWM’s head for lack of pressure on the qb? He almost let a really Smelly qb beat us by not bringing the heat. SC owned the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. We got no push all day. We will have to play better to run the gauntlet.
By Dawgs Got Lucky
September 13, 2008 7:10 PM | Link to this
This game has proven Stafford, Moreno, and the Dawgs are average.
By Regan
September 13, 2008 7:10 PM | Link to this
I just saw the NATIONS BEST TEAM PLAY the GREATEST GAME IN THE HISTORY OF FOOTBALL. FATT MATT you are the god/dog M RICHT was when he played am THE U. Reggie BUSH watch NO-DADDY is going to make you and the real USC look so bad. HAHAHAHAHA. PI$$ ON A DAWG, light them on FIRE, and pour their CHAMPAGNGI (PBR) on um to put out the fire. HAHAHAHAH. WE are #20, We are # 20, We are # 20.
By freakyoudoogies
September 13, 2008 7:11 PM | Link to this
WOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW!! you just beat south carolina by 7!!!!! congrats…..you are not a national contender!!!! i hope this is a realization of the mediocrity of uGAG foosball on the national level! no national championship….no conference championship….beware the JACKET JACKET JACKET JACKET NOVEMBER 29 NOVEMBER 29!!!! we lost to VIRGINIA TECH by 3 on a LEARNING CURVE and got F********$D by a couple questionable calls. YOU HEARD IT HERE…JACKETS ROLL OVER DOGS FOR THEIR 4TH LOSS OF THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON!!!!!!!!!!! FREAKYOUDOOGIES!!!!!
By Mobile Dawg
September 13, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this
Congrats SC, you played a great game. UGA, well, IMO the coaching staff runs steps at practice next week. Not very well played or coached throughout, again IMO. Like I said earlier, a few highlights to build on. Green looked good when they went to him.
Seriously, when is this coaching staff going to get a clue. 7:55 to play, we’ve just saved ourselves with a great defensive play. Who called the home run effort on first down from the 20? Totally idiotic, damn near cost us the game. How many times do we have to see this? Control the football, run out the clock. You got KNOWSHON, bobo or richt who ever is making the calls, I could care less about staffords stats, give us a W.
Team wins this one despite the coaching! ! ! Just the opinion of one frustrated Dawg.
Whew, I needed to get that out of my system. Tough game, most of us expected it, but hoped for much better. SC is always tough. Not pretty but a win. 3-0 going to the desert for another test.
By P
September 13, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this
These coaches are a joke. Heisman candidate running back barely touches the ball. Instead, they use him as a decoy. What a joke. The dawgs played scared, the coaches coached like idiots, and of course, its “all about a W.” This is college football, and unfortunate, you gotta’ do more than get a W. Terrible.
By T-rex
September 13, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this
2 team in the nation…yeah right..same old s#$t year in and year out…..By TampaGator
September 13, 2008 7:14 PM | Link to this
Georgia fans…don’t EVER mention luck when referring to the Gators again…EVER! South Carolina kicked you butts all over the field today. I am looking forward to Jax even more after watching your DAWGS today. Yikes!
By Joe
September 13, 2008 7:16 PM | Link to this
Most poorly coached UGA team since Donn*n left…that was an absolutely pathetic effort…we are poorly conditioned, poorly strategized and poorly worked…we may lose by 50 to Ariz St…Shotgun with 8 minutes left and the best RB in the country?
11 penalties? 11 Penalties?
Pathetic.
By Cuz
September 13, 2008 7:16 PM | Link to this
I am eating crow or chicken feathers now, USC east gave us a game i did not think they had in them. I was wrong. USC took us to the wire, and I am man enough to say it. USC, dont hang your heads, you fought the good fight, I am impressed. Sorry for the kicking butt comments earlier. You came to play. you have nothing to be ashamed. Keep up the good fight.
By CBGator
September 13, 2008 7:17 PM | Link to this
That was one ugly football game, but a victory for the Dawgs nonetheless.
By Mobile Dawg
September 13, 2008 7:19 PM | Link to this
I say…OVERRATEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
By Joe
September 13, 2008 7:21 PM | Link to this
Is Jim Donnan back?
Most pitiful coaching effort I have seen in a loooonnnnnngggg time. Reminded me a lot of Ole Miss ‘96, Auburn ‘97, Auburn ‘99, etc…
The game today should not have been within 2 TD’s. We are light years ahead of Scu talent wise, yet we just kept letting them hang in there. Pathetic coaching today. Really, really pitiful.
By gadawg
September 13, 2008 7:21 PM | Link to this
woof, wooof, wooof, —-nuff said
By BoiseDawg
September 13, 2008 7:21 PM | Link to this
Very nervous for next week against Airizona St. I think it is very tough to travel that far and we will be playing a much better offense.
By Steve Spurrier
September 13, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this
Well, fellas, I got what I wanted., Knocked UGS from the top ten,..All that payoff money from UGA..and kept the line at -7 Rich dude now.
By The Truth
September 13, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this
LUCKY DAWGS.dO NOT BE UPSET DAWG FANS IF NEXT WEEK GA IS RANKED 4.
By TampaGator
September 13, 2008 7:24 PM | Link to this
Matthew…Spurrier almost beat your #2 ranked(???) Dawgs with a sorry a* team that lost to Vandy big last week. All I can say, you guys better bring a better game vs. Az. State next week, or another SEC team will be embarrassed nationally by a Pac 10 team. I would safely say, that Florida’s defense this year looks like your defense at the end of last year, and the Georgia offense looks like Florida’s defense at the end of last year. Yum! Yum!
By Reality Dawg
September 13, 2008 7:26 PM | Link to this
OVER-RATED
By TC
September 13, 2008 7:26 PM | Link to this
TampaGator
You are one stupid dude. Have you seen the stats? Time of possession? Scoreboard?
You know you are getting your azz kicked this year so go ahead and act macho now. It will be pretty tought to do limping back to Gainesville, you dumb frigging gator.
By gdawginkalamazoo
September 13, 2008 7:29 PM | Link to this
Well, one ugly game. I hope Florida doesn’t jump us in the poles. I hate seeing the Dawgs being dominated like that. Say goodbye to #2. The only positive thing, AND THE MOST IMPORTANT AT THIS POINT, is that this is one we didn’t win last year. GO DAWGS! Tornado warnings all afternoon here so the local news likes to “break in” for coverage, missed a lot but not enough. Gamecocks looked tough on D now go do your usual thing against the Gators. Everybody came out healthy too.
By clay
September 13, 2008 7:30 PM | Link to this
CWM is not up to the standards that the UGA D deserves. He tried hard to choke during the last 2 SC drives- fortunatly w recruit great playes that mae plays-
Why did we not cove Cook- He was their # 1 weapon today and we stick a lb on him all day.
Why can t we get a 1st down in either of the last 2 UGA drives- we know CWM is goig to choke up and risk a loss- Not impresed with thecoahing at all today. We have the weapons, the players give the effort- but we really play like we have a lot les talent than we do.
The W belongs to the players today- they dd not get much help from the brain trust today.
By Cuz
September 13, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this
Spurrier, who is UGS, Georgia State does not play for a couple of years.
By KeepitReal
September 13, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this
Georgia Fans/Haters /Neutral Observers….
Yeah- the Dawgs played a terrible game, but you know what…the last 3 BCS Champs had games during the season that they won UGLY, yet they won
UGA doesn’t have to worry about style points because if they make it to the SECCG and win ,then they can punch their ticket to play in the BCS Champ Game in Miami 2009.
With that being said- this was a good win because now UGA will go in ASU focused.
Finally, South Carolina Defense is top 3 in the nation…just thought you should know.
By Xenophon
September 13, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this
Chip, your comments were prescient. Without Stafford, the Dawgs would have gone down. Although it wasn’t a pretty game, Stafford did just enough to keep the UGA offense in the game. Hand it to Spurrier, though. He had a beautiful defensive plan. God help us if he ever finds a quarterback over there.
By Matthew
September 13, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this
Some of you Dawg fans are pathetic. Do you feel better than last year’s game? It’s a W.. it’s about pulling out a win when you make mistakes. They won. Now let’s hope they get prepped for ASU next week.
Sheesh.
By OchreBugMan
September 13, 2008 7:34 PM | Link to this
As the game was transpiring some fans were responding with shouts of..”POROUS, POROUS, POROUS!!!, obviously referring to GA’s defense as one of the very worst offenses in South Carolina Gamecock history easily made its way down field. And the ‘all world’ Georgia Bulldog offense was as incompetent as Congress. The coaching staff for the Bulldogs might as well have stayed home for the meager benefit they gave this team. Georgia will be lucky to win any of their remaining games if this is an indication of this team’s talent…….and it is. It was nearly impossible to tell which team was worse, but in the end, a person with a modest amount of intelligence would believe the Gamecocks were…..although not by very much.
By Cuz
September 13, 2008 7:35 PM | Link to this
Oh crrpp we gotta play AZS next weekend. Can we get Wiley Coyote and the Acme company to beat them down?
By G8R-H8R
September 13, 2008 7:36 PM | Link to this
Predictable play calling on Bobo’s part. Trip C. costly drops have become his norm. Knowshon looked good as usual. O line looked questionable. Willie M. back to his weak, lack of pass rush prevent D. Typical UGA-SC game though. We were extremely lucky to get away with a win but we’ll take it. Now on to ASU, kinda worried now… GO DAWGS !!!
By gdawginkalamazoo
September 13, 2008 7:36 PM | Link to this
Can’t believe that Smelly would have been the better QB today either. Props to Mimbs on that 70 yard punt. Great play kid. I hated to see the D turn around and waste it. If the inept SC offense, which can’t decide on a QB can do that to our D that easily better be watching a lot of film on ASU all week. Willie, why does it have to be that way. Please get to mid season form by next week.
By MD Cain
September 13, 2008 7:37 PM | Link to this
Some of you people on this board are absolute idiots. You should know that one game doesn’t mean anything as to how you will play another. Georgia got creamed last year against UT and I bet a lot of you thought no way they beat the gators. Different day different circumstances. Sure it was an ugly win but show me any team that has steam rolled the entire SEC.
By william cranman
September 13, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this
Why would Willie Martinez not make an adjustment? Danielson for CBS was shocked that Mrtinez wouldn’t bring in extra DB’s to put on the receivers. Instead they kept linebackers on all of these extra receivers all day. I don’t blame the defense at all for that. It’s scarey that the adjustment that should have been made was so obvious to everyone except the Georgia coaching staff. D-line got no pressure on the QB. Ugly win on the road but you are going to have those in the SEC. Better than a bad loss.
By gdawginkalamazoo
September 13, 2008 7:44 PM | Link to this
My apologizes Dawgs. Emotions get the best of me on game day. Congrats on the victory and making the plays WHEN
By Cuz
September 13, 2008 7:44 PM | Link to this
Ochre, could you phrase this in English so i can respond. Your attempt at intellectualy beating me worked, laymens terms please. thanks i only have a 140 iq, anything passed that, I miss it.
By gdawginkalamazoo
September 13, 2008 7:48 PM | Link to this
My bad. Premature postulation on that last post. Again, My apologies Dawgs. Congrats on the victory. You made the plays WHEN YOU HAD TO. An SEC warm up, a hurdle and a lot of critics on here will be bashing (per my previous two post). As I said above this a win that we didn’t have last year. Everyone is healthy. Go Dawgs beat ASU.
By big o
September 13, 2008 7:52 PM | Link to this
OK I was drunk when I predicted the 20-14 score. I should have said 21-14 but anyhoo we won so now I can sober up and get ready to see the condoms rout the buckeyes. The only thing good about Ohio is the electoral college votes that Obama will get and those d******* may even screw that up. Go west youg man dawgs 27 sun devils 21
By OchreBugMan
September 13, 2008 7:53 PM | Link to this
One team that can steam roll the entire SEC is the USC Trojans…..and probaly with the greatest of ease. But a team wouldn’t have to do much to steamroll either South Carolina or Georgia. If the rest of the SEC is like these two teams, steamrolling all 12 teams wouldn’t be much of an accomplishment.
By Lee
September 13, 2008 7:57 PM | Link to this
Ga Tech fans need to go to their own blog and discuss their loss (yes, loss) and not our win today. I was disappointed in the performance by our O today. Our D played sloppy at times but overall got the job done. Tripp needs to hang on to the ball this season if we are going to run the table. I was one of the few fans who didn’t think this one would be close. I underestimated SC’s D because they obviously stepped it up for UGA. The win feels good though (much better than last year’s result) and hopefully will be the 3rd of many this season. One SEC test down, many more to go. Now we need to prep for ASU and find a way to avoid racking up the penalties. Without the penalties I think we would have put 1 or more additional TD’s on the board. Let’s go Dawgs, learn from this one!
By Cuz
September 13, 2008 7:57 PM | Link to this
If the recievers would have been able to catch the Stafford bullets, the game would have not been close. If you want to play at the next level, better catch the hard ones. Remember, It’s a long way to the top if you wanta rock n roll!
By OchreBugMan
September 13, 2008 7:58 PM | Link to this
CUZ, With your limited intellect, any language would confuse you.
By KeepitReal
September 13, 2008 7:58 PM | Link to this
To william cranman:
The defense was able to penetrate the line; however ,the D backs were getting burned because the QB had all day to throw. When we put on a pass rush we got to the QB. But when we played the front man four they were double teamed which allowed the receivers to get open. I would credit that to the type of pass rush or lack thereof by W Martinez.
On another note: Unless Bobo has something up his sleeve…his playcalling was horrible to say the least. There’s no excuse for not scoring more than 1 touchdown with the wealth of offensive talent on the Dawgs team
Is It Me or Should CMR ask Tripp to turn his uniform Our TEs SUCK
By Xenophon
September 13, 2008 8:14 PM | Link to this
I’d like to add that those of you who are dismissing South Carolina are making a big mistake. These guys are talented and will end up beating some people. Their offensive and defensive linemen can play with anyone. UGA will improve and we’ll see some offensive fireworks later on, but right now we are fortunate to be heading west undefeated. Some games you need to be lucky. We got lucky and my hat is off to a plucky UGA defense for holding Carolina to seven points. That is something to cheer about.
By gdawginkalamazoo
September 13, 2008 8:23 PM | Link to this
MD Cain, correct sir, very correct. Willie always does this us. Just when you think he doesn’t know what he is doing, bam, he plays it brilliantly against teams like UF and Auburn. One hurdle in the SEC. Now lets re-group for the desert match up.
By Mobile Dawg
September 13, 2008 9:59 PM | Link to this
7:19 post not mine. I would never get down on my team. Not exactly happy with the results, and I will always call’em like I see’em. Like I said, not what we hoped for, but I kinda expected it. Good luck with the rest of your season SC.
By shane#1
September 13, 2008 11:19 PM | Link to this
Stafford carried the team. When the offensive and defensive lines come around this team will be unbeatable. Just care of business against AZ St and you are in n the BCSNCG.
By kin7sey
September 14, 2008 1:04 AM | Link to this
JUST WIN BABY !!!!! DALLAS DAWG
By kin7sey
September 14, 2008 1:05 AM | Link to this
JUST WIN BABY !!!!! DALLAS DAWG