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By reservoirDAWG

September 17, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

I don’t think the heat will have much effect. The DAWGS do have two a days in the deep south’s august heat/humidity.

By kriddi

September 17, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

I have a friend from Phoenix and she said that the dry heat there is nothing compared to the heat and humidity of Macon, Ga!

By GeoffDawg

September 17, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

We obviously have the talent to beat anyone on any given day. However, our biggest problem thus far has apparently been lapses in focus at certain points. If we can maintain focus and drive for a full four quarters, the heat will be a non-issue.

By Self-Proclaimed Expert

September 17, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

I think the time change and playing in a foreign environment will be a bigger factor than the heat, but even those effects will be minimal. It would be ideal for the team to get out there Thursday to adjust, but its really not that big of a deal. These are 19 and 20 year olds. They could probably play a game at 3 in the morning. It doesn’t matter.

Too much is made of traveling long distances to play a football game. The game is still played on a 100 yard field and still comes down to blocking and tackling, regardless of where it is played.

By salty dawg

September 17, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

I Elk hunt a good bit in AZ and NM this time of year and while it can get hot,100 degree temps there are nothing like 92 degrees and 90 percent humidity like last week.Our depth and conditioning should make the first half temps a non issue and like you said the temps do drop faster out there than they do hereonce the sun goes down. The heat that needs to be talked about is the kind our defense needs to bring to that offensive line.Martinez needs to turn them loose!!!!

By Max

September 17, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

I spent an entire August in Tempe/Phoenix a few years back. It was about 110 degrees every day, but it really wasn’t that bad. Now, I wasn’t wearing pads and running around, but I nevertheless don’t think it’ll make much difference. Of course, CMR will play tons of guys like he always does, so that will help, although I wish he’d cut back on his WR rotation.

By reebok

September 17, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

Heat will not be a factor. Changing time zones and playing in an unfamiliar hostile environment will be.

By cincidawg

September 17, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

I lived in Vegas for five years. A little hotter down in Phoenix, but I noticed as long as the temp was under 100 it wasn’t bad. Once that thermostat went over the century mark though it got hot. I think around kickoff the temp is supposed to be around 97. They should be ok.

By YoungDawg(formerly MDawg)

September 17, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

OK I’ve been preaching taking it one game at a time BUT let’s take a step back & look at this part of the schedule. We need to survive this week it would be good to put this game away early. The games that have bothered me in this three game stretch are this one & Bama back to back. At least Bama has an SEC game this week. I’d love to see us come out in white Dooley era white pants go spread then pass get up 21 then RUN THE BALL to ice the game. Then do something unheard of take the whiteout momentum (yes where all white at home) into the Bama game & do it at again at home. To top it off go Blackout against TN. With this schedule we need all the emotional lifts we can get.

By Hootie Bookems

September 17, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

It’s hotter than a furnace fan out in Arizona. 110 aint nothing when you live out there, you’ll see. I understand why lizards live in sunny Arizona, why people do and call it home, I’ll never understand.

By Mobile Dawg

September 17, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

It’s hard to explain Chip, the dry air makes it more difficult to breathe, the more active you are the more it impacts you. The heat and lack of humidity dry your mouth, sinuses, bronchial tubes, etc. All your breathing apparati. It also can affect certain people more than others.

That said I don’t want to panic anyone, lots of fluids to keep everything lubricated. I think the Dawgs will be OK, I just think it would have been smart to spend a couple of days out there before the game. What do I know, I’m just a fan.

By jfergNCdawg

September 17, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

Can anyone confirm that “Dry Heat” could actually make the body lose more fluids because of how arid the air is? Think about the reverse situation—you put a humidifier in your home to help the lungs have/retain more moisture. Will “dry air” affect breathing, thus conditioning?

Does ASU play on a natural turn/outdoors? Or do they play in that new Dome with the retractable field? If it’s in the Dome, I’d bet it would get quite stifling without proper air flow…

Dr. Ferg is now out of session

By Junkyard Jam

September 17, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

DON’T MESS WITH BULLDOGS in HEAT! HUNKER DOWN!

By ASU Sundevil

September 17, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

Well being an AZ native and checking out your site to see what you guys are talking about my Devils. The heat i dont think its going to be a problem for you guys, especially since you guys play in similar heat but you have the humidity which is a killer. Now if we were talking mid august and the temps are 115-120 then we can say it might be a factor. Can wait until Satuday. Hopefully i get to meet UGA

By bsmythe

September 17, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

I just moved from Georgia to Phoenix in february..and i say no..it will not be a factor..its a way different kind of heat..id rather be in 100 degree heat out here then be in 90 degree heat with all that humidity in Georgia..Relax Dawgs..no worries..little bit dryer..but not all that sweat! I’ll be at the game..4-0 baby!

By bsmythe

September 17, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

I just moved from Georgia to Phoenix in february..and i say no..it will not be a factor..its a way different kind of heat..id rather be in 100 degree heat out here then be in 90 degree heat with all that humidity in Georgia..Relax Dawgs..no worries..little bit dryer..but not all that sweat! I’ll be at the game..4-0 baby!

By bsmythe

September 17, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

I just moved from Georgia to Phoenix in february..and i say no..it will not be a factor..its a way different kind of heat..id rather be in 100 degree heat out here then be in 90 degree heat with all that humidity in Georgia..Relax Dawgs..no worries..little bit dryer..but not all that sweat! I’ll be at the game..4-0 baby!

By molardog

September 17, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

I spent a year out on the Navajo “Rez” of No. AZ a couple of yrs ago and traveled extensively throughout the state while there. Let me say that 100 with no humidity is a piece of cake compared to 90 degrees and 90% humidity like here in Jawga…won’t be a problem, they will just have to stay hydrated.

By ASU Sundevil

September 17, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

asu plays in the great outdoors. natural grass. your thinking of our 2-0 cardinals that play in a dome with a retractable roof and field.

By AZ Dawg

September 17, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

I think we got lucky for this game. The forcasted high for Saturday is 97 degrees. The temp does not drop rapidly as it does in the high desert. It will still be in the 90s at the end of the game. 97 is comfortable here. 110 is 110 and is hot as hell humidity or not. We dodged a bullet as some years it is still in the 110s this time of year. My concern is not coming until Friday, this time of year we get monsoon winds, usually late afternoon which can make it very difficult to land airplanes and quite ofter they are diverted to Vegas or forced to circle for a couple of hours. Hopefully everything will work out, and our boys will take care of business. I have talked enough smack that my life will be difficult if they don’t. Go Dawgs!!!

By J

September 17, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

After a few trips out there during this time of year, I can say the Arizona heat is brutal and just smacks you in the face….not to mention it’s monsoon season through late Sept. there. it’s true that you don’t sweat like here in SEC country…you just cook internally under the AZ sun. Dawgs should be ok if they make a lot of substitutions - the fans are the ones who will really suffer from that heat…which is why I’m not in AZ and have chosen to watch the game in the cool comfort of my home. Go Dawgs!

By the weather channel

September 17, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

DAWGS LOVE DRY HEAT ON A SATURDAY NIGHT

By Heyberto

September 17, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

I spent a summer in Phoenix on an internship while at UGA. The lack of humidity has a different impact on you. Drier air feels cooler, relatively speaking, so I don’t think it will feel any hotter than the last three games the Dogs have played. It’s a lot easier to become dehydrated, so it will be key to keep the fluid levels up, and I’m sure our training staff will be preaching that. I think we’ll be fine.

By Cliff

September 17, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

One thing you have to watch out for in the dry heat is you don't realize you are sweating because it evaporates as fast as it gets on your skin, you don't notice untill you are in trouble with dehydration . If they don't keep a close eye on the dawgs they will be cramping and falling out on the field.

GO DAWGS

By Heyberto

September 17, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

Anybody wanna get in on some fun on the Sun Devil Scout Forums? Some of these are absolutely hilarious.

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspxs=43&f=1679&t=3004447

By I-DOG

September 17, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

As a resident of the Mountain West area, I can tell you that when it is 100+, it is still HOT despite the dry heat. With the altitude, the sun is more punishing even without the humidity of the South.

However, 80-85 is very comfortable and even 90 in the shade is NO WHERE NEAR like 88 and humid in Georgia.

Obviously the team will need to hydrate just like they did for the S. Carlina game, but 90 at gametime and 80 in the 2nd half won’t be a big problem for the Dawgs.

I think it is a mistake not flying out on Thursday night. It is well documented that UGA hasn’t traveled outside the South to play (changing rapidly with games scheduled at ASU, CU, and OK State). Why not give the team the entire day Friday to get acclimated and rested? They would miss one day of classes and can study a good part of the day on Friday in AZ.

The ideal Friday would be free time in the morning. Mandatory study and rest during the heat of the day from say 11-3 and then a practice/walk through in full gear at roughly the same time as the game so around 5PM local.

My biggest concern is the 3 hour time difference. It is much harder on the body going West to East with a 3 hour time change, but it will be a small factor.

The heat won’t be a problem. It might have been if it were a game in late August or very early September if game time temps were like 110.

By BullDawg Rick

September 17, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

Keep rotating the DL & UGA will be just fine..

Keep AJ & Mo Mass in the game 70% of the time, they are the ‘game breakers’! Would love to see a few end around plays for either (especially AJ)

Throw more to Figgins & keep Chandler on the bench (his butterfingers cost us the SC game last year & almost this year!)

Rennie Curren is a BEAST!!!

FB’s need to lead block like Southerland! for Knowshon to get into the secondary & “Be Gone”!! (Man BS is missed!! Get well soon Brandon!)

Corner a Dawg in HEAT & you will get BEAT!!

Go Dawgs

By christi

September 17, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

I live in the hot & humid ATL and make a trip to Phoenix every summer…I can tell you the dry air makes a huge difference! After what our boys went through in hot, muggy and miserable Columbia last Saturday, they won’t be able to use heat in Tempe as an excuse for not playing well.

By West Coast Dawg

September 17, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

I am originally from Atlanta, went to UGA and have bared the tremendous heat and humidity of the South. I live in Los Angeles and travel regularly to Phoenix and Las Vegas. Personally, having been exposed to both climates I would have to say the HUMIDITY is more of a factor than the dry heat! The equivalent of an average summer day of humidity in Athens would equate to 115 degrees of dry heat. The temperature does decrease tremendously at night (average 10-15 degrees) just like a fall night in the south; nothing major. The cooling of the temperature will only help the game conditions for the players on the field to play in a more comfortable and less energy consuming environment. SO, for all who say the heat will be a factor… I tell them … only if the game was to be played during the day would the temperature play a factor. It will be more difficult for the Sun Devils who travel to Athens next year to acclimate to the humidity than for our players to get used to the dry heat. AS in any sport, as long as the athletes stay hydrated they will be fine. The South Carolina heat and humidity will make this nights game in Tempe, AZ seem like a cool breeze… Trust me!

By Uga500

September 17, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

I was in Tempe 2 weeks ago and it was 107. I would rather be in that than what I went thru in Columbia Saturday. It is NOT that big a deal!!

By Hilton Head DAWG

September 17, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

DAWGS BREEZE 59-6 on a Saturday in Tempe.

By AltamahaDawg

September 17, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

Am I wrong or isnt high humidity the thing that keeps sweat from evaporating, so the body cant cool itself?

My only experience in Az was at 126 degrees that week, so obviously I was glad to finally see a pine tree again.

By BCD

September 17, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

I don’t think the heat will be an issue, nor frankly do I think the travel will be an issue.
Can anyone explain to me how a 5:00 kickoff in AZ is different than say a 7:00 kickoff in Baton Rouge? Just for argument sake. You fly to both places. You sleep one night, you get up you play.

Before you hammer me on this. I have traveled for business a LOT and going west was never an issue. I did many one and two day trips and the way to handle it is simply to keep to your timezone. You go to bed at 8:00 their time. You wake up at 5:00 their time and you get extra work done in the a.m. before you go into your meeting.

Where you run into trouble is if you stay out to 11:00 their time thinking you’ll wake up at 7:00 their time. You don’t. You wake up at 5:00 their time and lost a lot of sleep.

BCD

By BCD

September 17, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

I don’t think the heat will be an issue, nor frankly do I think the travel will be an issue.
Can anyone explain to me how a 5:00 kickoff in AZ is different than say a 7:00 kickoff in Baton Rouge? Just for argument sake. You fly to both places. You sleep one night, you get up you play.

Before you hammer me on this. I have traveled for business a LOT and going west was never an issue. I did many one and two day trips and the way to handle it is simply to keep to your timezone. You go to bed at 8:00 their time. You wake up at 5:00 their time and you get extra work done in the a.m. before you go into your meeting.

Where you run into trouble is if you stay out to 11:00 their time thinking you’ll wake up at 7:00 their time. You don’t. You wake up at 5:00 their time and lost a lot of sleep.

BCD

By voice of reason

September 17, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

Good Lord people. We are NOT a team full of pansies that never played on a hot day! (or night) This is being blown WAAAAAY out of proportion. Aren’t they playing on the same field? Get real.

By FLA DAWG

September 17, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

Having visited Arizona during several times of the year I can tell you that for The Dawgs it will be no problem. A

s a matter of fact, the dry air or lack of humidity will be a benefit to our Dawgs who are used to having to breath high humidity air- as long as they stay hydrated from the time the plane lands until the 4th qtr whistle blows.

Now,

UNCHAIN THE YARD DAWGS ‘N LET ‘EM EAT !!!!

By I-DOG

September 17, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

Where are all the tech fans that always claim that Dawg fans only live in the South and none of us actually went to UGA?

By BlackberryCobbler

September 17, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

Not worried about the heat.

But can the offensive line block and can the defensive secondary stop anybody from catching the ball.

SC’s own mistakes in the 4th quarter is all that kept them from beating a weak UGA defense. Do we have a pass rush? Apparently not.

Were’s the intensity?

I hope CMR and company can find something that’s been lacking so far. Can Tripp Chandler ever learn to catch the ball?

By Meatcleaver

September 17, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

Let’s worry about getting 5-6 sacks and openning some holes for Moreno & company. Columbia, S.C. trumps AZ when it comes to heat.

By UGA VII in '08

September 17, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

I’m more worried about UGA than I am about the players.

By MEAN SHERIFF

September 17, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

BRING LOOSE FIT CLOTHING IN RED AND BLACK DRINK PLENTY OF WATER DON’T MESS WITH THE LAW County Sheriff

By bobby

September 17, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

CHIP,

I’m heading out to Tempe tomorrow, do they have a “dawg walk” planned or something that will resemble it on Sat? Would love to have the 15k show up to cheer the team on….

By Maniac is accurate

September 17, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

Believe me, 100 degrees in the desert beats 90 in the humidity any day. It’s still hot, but a lot more “tol’able” than the third-degree muggy we have here.

By Spike

September 17, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

What is the UGA road record? About 26-4 under CMR? ‘Nuff said.

By Palmetto State Dawg

September 17, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

Hey Chip, West Coast Dawg is correct….if you get a chance to talk to Coach Richt at an interview session this week, let him know that the team should be fine with the heat. I lived in Albuquerque, NM for 2 years with dry heat and no humidity, and it can be quite nice. Granted ABQ is not as hot as Phoenix, but it did get into the upper 90’s during the summer there. I know about GA heat, and it is a lot worse than dry heat. I’ll take 100 degrees with 20% humidity anyday over 95 degrees with 75% humidity.

By baker

September 17, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

dry heat schmyheat. bring your tails down to savannah georgia and the low country and lets talk about heat and humidity. dry heat at 5pm, SERIOUSLY

By Toccoa

September 17, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

Mobile Dawg is right. My experience has been — going from hot and humid to hot and dry — at first you think this dry heat ain’t so bad. In fact, you’re surprise the temperature is so high and it doesn’t feel that hot. But in a little while your mouth and sinuses dry-up and lips start to crack. Dawgs need to drink plenty of fluids, even if they don’t feel thirsty.

Don’t worry about the Dawgs going out their early to get “acclimated to the dry heat” for only one game. We need to get in and out of there as fast as we can. That’s the reason why I like the road team’s travel plan — in Friday and out Saturday. I’m also expecting the Dawgs to give the nation a spectacular game on both sides of the ball. It’s going to be a fun game to watch!

GO Dawgs!

By ARdawg

September 17, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

Altamaha

You are correct sir. Thick humidity can make it feel 30 degrees hotter because of the sweat factor. 97 degrees and zilch for humidity is decent football weather. It is deceiving for the players though. They won’t feel as hot or thirsty but the body is dehydrating. They just need to keep the fluids going, play Georgia football and it is a victory.

ASU Sundevil

Welcome to the blog! Good to see you on.

By ARdawg

September 17, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

CHIP

The heat is not a factor. The extra 1-1.5 hours on the plane will make no difference. The only difference I see is the surroundings and the fans may be a bit more congenial that most SEC stadiums.

I think it should be a great game and a great place to visit. Wish I could go :-(

By I-DOG

September 17, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

voice of reason:

Look at Tennessee and their trips to the west coast. TN did not play Cal and UCLA as tough as they normally would. Part of that is that they were first games and TN for whatever reason takes a month to get it in gear.

Part of that is the travel, time change, etc… wear on you a little bit. BCD is right that going West to East is much harder, but a 3 hour time change is an issue. You get hungry on East Coast time, you get tired on East Cost time.

Still expect the Dawgs to win and score a lot of points. I expect AZ State to be able to score as well… just hopefully not as much.

By Dawgjammin

September 17, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

The heat will not be a factor. I’ve been to Phoenix several times in the summer and last time I was there the temperature was 97 and it felt about like 78-82 would feel in the ATL.

The heat will be a non issue!

By Mikey in the SAV

September 17, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

..But it’s a DRY heat..

yeah, so is an oven, but no one wants to play a game inside one. Personally, I can’t wait until October when the temps and humidity relax a bit and everyone can go 4 qtrs without being gassed….

Go Dawgs ! GATA !!

By Go Dawgs!

September 17, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

I think the heat and the time difference and the 5 hour plane ride will matter a LOT. I’ve been worried since I read that they aren’t flying out until Friday and arriving Friday night. Better than one of Richt’s ideas of “flying in Saturday morning and going straight to the stadium” … but not by much.

Any pac 10 team would love nothing more than to silence those SEC SEC SEC chants…especially one coming off an embarrassing loss to a mountain west conference team.

I know the dawgs can do it but man am I going to be on pins and needles. I hope the dawgs light up the scoreboard and don’t let up all night.

By mcdawg

September 17, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

BS its hot

they need to watch out for dehydration big time especially coming off a 4 hour flight

By i hate racist

September 17, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

i live in phoenix, it’s not even 10 in the morning here and it’s about 104, i was raised in Atlanta, spent my summers in Hilton head, i know heat, and i agree with the posters that say the heat in the south combined with the humidity, is worst…but i would add, i have been around the world, twice, and the hottest i have ever been in my life, was my first week or so living in the phoenix / Tempe area, i hope the dawgs fly in a day or two earlier then they would normally just to get used to it, not just the heat, but the time change too……..

By Brooks

September 17, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

What is up with their RB Herring? I looked on the depth chart and he wasn’t listed. Is he injured? If he is out then that makes things a whole lot easier. We just have apply pressure to Carpenter early and often. I like the late arrival and early exit approach too. Don’t get out there too early and get caught up in all the hooplah. GET AJ THE FOOTBALL! GO DAWGS!

By Heyberto

September 17, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=43&f=1679&t=3004447

Sorry for the broken link before. Let’s all go have some fun with some ASU fans!

By Tony in Johns Creek

September 17, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this

I just think this heat issue is overrated. I’d think the players would rather play in 99 degree heat with less than 30% humidity than 92 degree heat with 70 % humidity. The first couple of games every year in the South are nothing to scoff at in terms of heat. We played at 12:30 Labor Day Weekend for crying out loud!

By DesertDawg

September 17, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

Heat will not be an issue. I live in Scottsdale, AZ. and 95 degrees in AZ. is about equal to 85 degrees in Athens. I would much rather play in 95 degrees with no humidity then 85 degrees with humidity. By the second half it will cool down a ton. The Dawgs will be fine.

By Big Al

September 17, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

Bottom Line: Arizona State ain’t worth a chit. Georgia should wear their behinds out. ASU is not a quality opponent.

By Atlanta Gator

September 17, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

Free advice to CMR: Keep your kids well hydrated during the ASU game and make sure you bring plenty of GATORade with you to Arizona. The royalties that will accrue to the University of Florida are small, and Gatorade tastes a heckuva lot better than the yellow concentrate produced by UGA VII.

Now, go win one for the SEC. woof!

By 7Straight

September 17, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

Columbia, SC Saturday, with the temperature in the 90s and the humidity in the 80s was as tough as any place I have ever been. In my younger days I did a lot of hiking and backpacking—a lot—in New Mexico and Arizona and it is not nearly as bad as strenuous activity in the South. We’ll be fine. The 7 points is a lock. Bet the ranch.

By reservoirDAWG

September 17, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

Heyberto, that is some funny stuff.

By GATOR CHOMP

September 17, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

The DAWGS are going down in the DESERT “Book It” GO GATORS!!!!!!!!

By GATOR CHOMP

September 17, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

I love smelling TeBLOW’s jean shorts after a HARD work out.

By St. Bernard

September 17, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this

I hope Martinez has read a book or something about pass defense this week! That concerns me much more than the heat.

By scootertw

September 17, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

Forecast for Saturday - Sunny - High of 99 degrees and lots of pain. The Dawgs are in trouble.

Go Devils!

Allright Dawg fans. ASU sucked last weekend. I was at the game and our OC took the ball out of Carpenter’s hands. We only threw the ball 23 times. I am predicting a blow out. ASU by 3 TD’s. If any of you are coming to the game, let me know and you are welcome to tailgate with the “Tailgate Titty Lovers” I’ll give you my email address if you are serious.

By scootertw

September 17, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

I might be a devil, but I love it DAWGie Style with my male cheerleader roommate

By Brooks

September 17, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this

GATOR CHOMP, what makes you so sure the Dawgs will fall on Saturday? I’ve seen alot of people picking the Vols on Saturday as well. SCOOTER you better watch what you say. No matter what happened last Saturday you still got beat by a joke UNLV program. GO DAWGS!

By scootertw

September 17, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this

“I might be a devil, but I love it DAWGie Style with my male cheerleader roommate”

Did somebody get his feelings hurt? Tell Knowshon that if he tries hurdling down in the desert, he’ll forever be known as Knownuts. Bend over Georgia.

Go Devils

By JRICE

September 17, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

UGA Bulldogs = over rated!!

By asswipe

September 17, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

What would Saban say about his defense if Bama played like Dawgs against SC. I don't think he would have said it was OK, and to be expected, like Coach Richt. That drive to be "The Best", is why Bama will return to the SEC championship game sooner than people think. Coach Richt wants to be a CEO, Coach Saben IS a CEO.

By Firehombre

September 17, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

The heat is a non-issue. What should be the issue is getting to the quarterback. In the first three games, we have seen very little in the way of pressure on the quarterback and that worries me, especially when we get several games down the road to the Florida game. Last year, we smothered Tebow to the point that he didn’t even have a chance to breathe. The announcers made a big point of his being injured, but regardless, he was pressured big-time. I know that we are supposed to take it one game at a time, but that is THE GAME! Our defense needs to get it together.

By RxDawg

September 17, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

Last time I checked, it gets pretty hot in Georgia too.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

September 17, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

I am worried about the weather in Charleston SC. I want to know what its going to be like around 4 when I start grilling! Also a little concerned about the selection of Beer to by! Any suggestions would be good!

GOOO DAWGS!!!

By PACWIN

September 17, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

By Hilton Head DAWG

September 17, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

DAWGS BREEZE 59-6 on a Saturday in Tempe.

LOL, WTF R U smokin, give me some. I don’t think you’ll hold ASU to 6. You should win but it will be by less than 2 touchdowns, Maybe 24-14 something in that range.

Hot is Hot, just keep drinking and use misters.

Good Luck. Hope to see you in the BCS NC.

FIGHT ON

By Eric A Dawg Fan

September 17, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

The Dawgs will beat Arizona State. Run the Numbers up on those Sun Devils. Show the Bias Sports Media and ESPN SPORTS ANALYST who we are……

By hop

September 17, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

it is high time the dawgs stay with their playmakers as much as possible,especilly with receivers green and mass.

By ReservoirDAWG

September 17, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

Brooks, Gator Chump is so sure because he typed ” book it!.” That dudes an idiot. Book it!

By scootertw

September 17, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

The UNLV game was a joke. We had 3 LB’s out due to injury or suspension. (Georgia should know a thing or two about suspensions?) Our #1 tailback was out and we had a horrible game plan. Add the fact that we were looking ahead and it was a recipe for disaster. Our DC was flat with no schemes and or blitz packages. I just hope we were vanilla enough (our mistake) that Richt and crew will have trouble dissecting film.

Go Devils!

By scootertw

September 17, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

Dam we suck! UNLV! Dawgs over Suck Devils 34-16

By Bob in SF

September 17, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

They will beat ASU but the heat will be a factor. I grew up in middle Georgia, went to school in Savannah and know all about the heat + humidity. But I’ve also spent a lot of time in the desert, (even been to a few games @ ASU, my wife is an alumni) and the difference can be dramatic. When people say “dry heat” and talk about how you’re not sticky, well that’s because the dry air wicks the moisture away from your skin immediately. Hydration and cramping will be the biggest issue, the Dawgs need to hydrating NOW, hydrating on the flight, hydrating when they hit the ground and getting ready because the desert heat, especially at the beginning of the game will be tough. As the night falls and you get into the 3rd, 4th qtr. it won’t be near the factor.

By rk

September 17, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

Chip, are you not doing practice updates any longer?

Go Dawgs!

By Kevin

September 17, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

The heat can certainly be a factor. Also- flying for 5 hours.. Altitude- even in a plane can dehydrate you, so hopefully the dawgs will be drinking plenty on the flight over. Also- the thing with dry heat (no humidity) is that you don’t feel yourself losing moisture or the the evaporation b/c you don’t sweat as much as in humid climate. That can be deceiving b/c the players aren’t going to see the signs as early they are getting dehydrated (ie- sweating perfusely). They need to make sure they are drinking lots and lots of fluids to offset the evaporation they likely aren’t realizing is occuring.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 17, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

Atlanta Gator, Vitamin Water will be the Dawgs choice of beverage. Gotta get 50 cent his dividends.

Going to be 78 here Saturday dropping to the 50’s in the evening. No problem staying hydrated, Coors Light or Corona, gotta make a decision soon. Lowcountry, what about grilling? Ribs, steak?

scootertw, saw the comments on your #1 RB. Is he out for this week too? Funny comment on the game film from last week. Some times it looks like our D coordinator watches ESPN Classic games by mistake. He has been doing enough to get the W’s though as frustrating as it can be at times for us fans.

By scootertw

September 17, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

Yeah we had signs out saying “Bring on Georgia!” on Saturday. I’m thinking that was a big mistake.

Be Gentle Dawgs, oh be gentle!

By ramblinrob

September 17, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

college football live on espn just said UGA,s longest road game in 35 yrs was to s. carolina. 164 miles. what a bunch of dumba$$es.

By scootertw

September 17, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

I dont know if our RB will be out again or not. One thing for sure, is that he’ll be in my dorm room Friday night practicing being on his back (yay lucky me), cuz that’s where he’ll be on Saturday night during the game.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

September 17, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

Gdawg,

Grilling some New York Strips, went to my butcher he had some Ribeyes for 4.99lb. but had to much fat on them some I threw myself a curveball and went with Strips.

I like the Coors Light cans, the problem is I can’t wait long enough to get the all of the dang things blue! My have to fill the ole cooler up on Friday night!

By Eric The Dawg Fan:

September 17, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this

We know that it is hot in Sun Devil Stadium. However; have we forgotten about our DAWG Days of Summer. I am sure that Coach Richt has prepared our Dawgs to handle that type of weather.

Before the season started, I am sure the Dawgs went through two a days, and may have had thre ea day practices in the HOT sweltering heat in Georgia.

So I have FULL confidence in our Dawgs going out there and take care of business. We will get us a National Title this year.

The PAC 10 is a NON CONTENDER Conference anyway with USC being THE ONLY CONTENDER inside of that Conference.

Lets face it. Let the truth be told, it’s the Sports media and the ESPN Analyst that have their own picks and favorites. Mark May likes Oklahoma, the others like USC, and Ohio State.

At least now the ESPN Sports Analyst can keep their mouths shut being that Ohio State oh excuse me, THE OHIO STATE has loss a game. Michigan has been losing as well. I said it last year, and I will say it again that the PAC 10, The Big 10, and the Big 12 are OVERRATED.

The SEC Conference is by far the strongest and toughest conference in the NCAA today. With five SEC Teams being in the top 10 this year should come at no suprise. For years the SEC would have three to four Schools in the TOP 10 anyway. Go back and check the previous years Polls.

They cheated Georgia last year whom should have played in the national championship title and place THE OHIO STATE Buckeyes in there with SEC Power LSU. You see how they got demolished. Then Georgia Demoralized Hawaii whom they gave so much publicity to.

They said themselves that they have never played against a team like Georgia that was so strong, so physical, so fast before. They were just man handled on the field inside the Georgia Dome.

To this day, the sports media continue to disrespect Coach Richt, the Dawgs, the Dawg Fans by jumping over the Dawgs in the Polls just because the Dawgs have not run the numbers up on teams. South Carolina gives the Dawgs a good game every year.

Coach Richt, Please let the Dawgs run the number up on this PAC 10 team that we are playing on this Saturday to show the world that the Dawgs are number 1.

Now to all of your naysayers and Dawg Haters, I will say this to you all.

“LIKE IT IT, OR DON’T LIKE IT, LEARN TO LIVE WITH IT, BECAUSE THE DAWGS ARE THE BEST TEAM GOING TODAY”.

GO DAWGS. BEAT ARIZONA STATE………. ROO ROO ROO ROO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F

By Jake

September 17, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

I grew up in Phoenix until I was 15 before moving to Georgia and attending UGA. It’s going to be pretty hot there but I think our Dawgs can handle it. They need to just stay hydrated. Heck, I played a double header in Babe Ruth league when I was 14 when it 122 degrees. They shut down the airport that day. No worries, our Dawgs win big!

By lamar

September 17, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

HEY CHIP* HEY CHIP***

IS SUTHERLAND MAKING THE TRIP THIS WEEK & HOW IS HIS STATUS AS FAR AS RETURNING??? ALSO, ASK BOBO WHEN HE IS GOING TO LEARN HOW TO CALL PLAYS??? IN THE SC GAME WITH A AGRESSIVE DEFENSE LIKE THEY HAVE, WHY WERE NO SCREENS THROWN TO SLOW DOWN THEIR PASS RUSH?? ONE SCREEN IS ALL THEY RUN & WENT FOR 8 YDS. THANKS. GO DAWGS!

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 17, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

Lowcountry, talking about cold beer reminds of those aluminum bottles that they came out with that was supposed to keep your beer cold for up to an hour. I thought, hell, what a great idea if you can make a beer last an hour. Depending on the score and mood I am in that beer can be gone in a minute or two. Steak sounds great I will have to go that route. Thanks for the suggestion.

By shane#1

September 17, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

Hey scooter, do You think Knowshon and Curran saw those signs? BTW, NJ can be miserable in the summer, hell at any time of the year, and I hear Liberia can get pretty warm.

By DO YOU KNOWSHON?

September 17, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

175 yds rushing, 3 TDs 45 yds receiving & a 68 yd punt return for a TD

Sounds about right!! GOOOOO DAWGS!

By Jimmy daniel

September 17, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

I was born and raised in augusta georgia and moved here to phoenix in 1997. I am a big Dawg fan as well. It has cooled down out here, but it is still hot. our players need to respect this “dry ” heat. An oven is also a “dry” heat, but it can over cook a turkey pretty fast. The hottest thing about this game is a ticket. These ASU fans really belive that the SEC is way overated. Go Georgia! jimmyd

By AltamahaDawg

September 17, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

It’s not the heat it’s the stupidity!

Come on guys, I had to be the one to say it?

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

September 17, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

I remember those! Thats funny a beer an hour. Hell 3 beers later I would get bored! Also try that corn. Grill it w/ the usual butter then once off have some mayo and bacos mixed together and then dip and roll the corn in it! That is some mighty fine eating. Is it Saturday already?

GOOO DAWGS!!!

By DAWGHATER

September 17, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

GO ASU!

By DAWGHATER

September 17, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this

Hey Knowshon! It’s KNOWSHOW! Make sure you spell his name correctly. Also, KNOW way for the Heisman! Ain’t happening!

By DAWGHATER

September 17, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

Hey Eric the Dawg Fan! Quit whining you redneck. Your dawgs ain’t number 1 and wont be so get use to it. USC and OKLAHOMA are light years ahead of yoru overated redneck team. GO ASU and whoever plays UGAly.

By Chip Towers

September 17, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this

HEADING OUT TO PRACTICE SHORTLY

Word is that starting left tackle Kiante Tripp sprained an ankle in practice yesterday and is at least questionable for Saturday’s game. CMR said on the SEC teleconference today that left guard Vince Vance will probably move out to tackle. Not sure yet what that’ll mean for the rest of the line but I’ll let you know what I see today and what the Dogs say after practice.

By RobDawg

September 17, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

I wonder if Tempe will run out of Water and Gatorade like the crappy stadium in Columbia did this past saturday at Halftime. South Carolina is Pathetic.

By Headknocker

September 17, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

Dawghater-

What’s your problem dude? Did you go to Tech and now you are bitter that you never got laid? Maybe you are a SC fan and feel that you were deprived last week from adding to the Glory that is the rich and illustrious history of University of South Carolina Football.

Take your ritalin and calm down.

By NikkiFree

September 17, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this

I’ve never been to Arizona, but people I know who have been there always say that you can tolerate the higher temps out there because it’s not humid. It’s just a dry heat.

By Bow Wow

September 17, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

The real heat is going to come from the Arizona passing game for the 86th in pass defense Paris Hilton Pups.

By physicsDawg

September 17, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this

I’m a little worried… Will our guys get FROSTBITE late in the 3rd quarter. Hahaha

By Chip Towers

September 17, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

PRACTICE UPDATE

We got a grand total of two periods — or 10 minutes — on the practice field today, so wasn’t a ton to observe. But here’s what I did see… .

KIANTE TRIPP definitely is injured. The Bulldogs’ starting left tackle worked on the sidelines with head trainer Ron Courson because of an ankle injury he apparently suffered in practice on Tuesday. He’s clearly limping noticeably but actually looked like he was getting around decently… .

According to what I saw and CMR’s remarks on the SEC teleconference earlier this afternoon, I’d say Vince Vance will move out to left tackle from left guard, Chris Davis will move from center to left guard, true freshman Ben Jones will start at center, sophomore Clint Boling will start at right guard and redshirt freshman Justin Anderson will start at right tackle… . Or something close to that. We’ll get the straight dope from CMR after practice… .

Also TE Bruce Figgins was in a green jersey but he looked like he was moving around pretty good… .

Safety Quintin Banks is running around pretty good in a green jersey but I talked to him yesterday and he said it’s highly unlikely he’ll play Saturday. But next week looks good.

So there ya go. More coming later.

Vince Vance, Chris Davis, Ben Jones at center, a true freshman

By Chip Towers

September 17, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this

lamar: Southerland won’t play and it’s highly unlikely he’ll make the trip. As I’ve written several times, he’s coming back for Bama in a special-teams only capacity… . And Georgia ran a ton of screens against S.C. The Dogs probably lead the league in screens.

By SOUTHGADAWG88

September 17, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this

Champions win games regardless of weather conditions.The heat in the desert hasn’t seemed to bother all the other highly ranked teams who have blasted ASU at home over the last 5 years…so what? CHIP!!!what’s the deal with the back up running back situation?Why is Samuel getting more time than King?I don’t know how it looks in practice…. because since spring ball they seemed to be neck and neck …but in the real games King looks a notch or two above Samuel..could you shed some light on the subject?…

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

September 17, 2008 5:53 PM | Link to this

The game is at 8 p.m. Who are you anyway Chipper ? We play a team that Las Vegas beat last week. The PAC-1 was 0-5 versus the Mountain West, who is a better conference than the PAC-1. First we have Mark Schlabach, then the twit we ran off after him, now you. Are you incapable of writing one piece that is positive about the No. 3 team in America playing the Coaches’ Poll No. 24 team ?

Have you never been on a Preserve ?

You have not traveled much have you ? Don’t know a thing about college football, do you ? Without a clue except to pick on UGA, right ? 1-Horse newspaper town, in dire need of competition, according to the Governor of this State.

You wouldn’t know what you saw, if you saw it. Seriously.

Who do you think buys your newspapers ?

Georgia Tech ?

Oh, Tech is doing so great.

Coach headed in right direction.

The sky is falling for UGA.

P.O.

By hotDawg

September 17, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this

I lived out in Tempe for a few years. In the sun during the day it is HOT. Diffrent, but still hot. If you look at the heat indexes we are actually pretty much the same in GA vs AZ. Dont expect the Temp. to drop too much at night though, it doesnt drop nearly as much at night as you would like it to.

By Devildawg

September 17, 2008 6:24 PM | Link to this

First off I lived in AZ for 20 yrs -its a different kind of heat altogether.. to go from humidity to dry heat takes some time to acclimate. The dry heat will dehydrate you a lot quicker and when the sun goes down in the city it doesnt cool off due to a heat island effect. Out in the desert it can cool off but metro Phoenix continues to bake due to all the concrete. That is what is so disconcerting is that the sun is down and its still over 90 degrees. Its a good thing that the Dawgs have depth cause they will need to stay fresh. I think this game gets decided in the 4th with the freshest legs winning.

By 2N4YEARS

September 17, 2008 6:30 PM | Link to this

Chip, the way the Heat ‘feels’ will not be a factor, HOWEVER, it can be more dangerous because you feel OK because you’re not sweating, but you actually will de-hydrate easier because it’s so dry you’re sweat instantly evaporates. I HOPE the coaches tell these guys to drink water starting today until kick-off time. If not, there is sure to be lots of cramps, like Matt Stafford last week & Moreno in the GaSouthern game.

By Mad Dog

September 17, 2008 6:30 PM | Link to this

Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t Phoenix in the Mountain Time Zone and not the Pacific?

If so, the start of the game will be at 6pm local time (not 5pm) and according to Weather.com, sunset is at 6:47pm MST. As soon as the sun goes down in the desert, temps will drop quickly to upper 80s by the middle of the second quarter.

Heat will be a small issue and only in warm-ups and first half.

By Westcoast Techster

September 17, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this

I’m a Techster all the way, however I do pull for the DAWGs when they’re not playing us. This is especially true in intersectional games. I always pull for teams from the south. It killed me when Tenn. lost to UCLA.

I agree with West Coast DAWG, 100 degrees in Arizona shouldn’t be a problem if the team stays hydrated. Not having the humidity is the lift saver. You’re lucky that the game wasn’t in August when it’s 110 degrees. That’s a killer even without humidity.

By rk

September 17, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this

Chip

Thanks for the practice update!

What is the status of true frosh Cornelius Washington. Sounds like we need help at DE and he is a speed rusher with good size.

By Cuz

September 17, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this

Okay first let me say that I have never been to Arizona. My only experience with heat and no humidity is in Minnesotta. I usually go to the Mayo Clinic every year during the summer, aint making the trip in the winter. Last year I think, they had one of their hottest days ever, 96 in the shade, humidity in the teens. Temp was hotter than Georgia at the time. I went for a walk, walked about four or five miles, nice spring day for Georgia. All the locals were sitting on benches about to pass out. I power walked past dozens of people and said nice day. They looked at me like I was crazy, okay I am but they did not know that. As long as we keep fluids in the team, no problems mate.

GO DAWGS, EARN IT, PROVE IT TO THE PAC 1

By Cuz

September 17, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this

Westcoast, we have something in common. To the derison of many, I pull for Tech when they do not play us. Good post, come back anytime you want to talk about football.

By OchreBugMan

September 17, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this

At GA Tech, students are encouraged to pay attention to academics and pay less attention to the lustful thoughts of getting laid. Since we do, in fact, address academics and become the CEO’s, administrators, and the Chairmen of the Boards while UGA graduates are manning the lower managerial positions, we do get laid and do a lot of laying ourselves. But most of the time, our talent is devoted to laying golden eggs while our UGA counterparts are merely coping with the mundane difficulties that life gives them and I must say, given their intellectual acuity, that is quite a challenge.

By hotDawg

September 17, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this

Time Zone: AZ doesnt change for daylight savings so it changes from Mnt to Pac.

if you plan on tailgating look at the rules from ASU’s website. a lot diffrent than Athens

Can I tailgate before a home football game?

Yes. The President has authorized tailgating to occur in the University’s parking lots and structures 3 ½ hours preceding home football games. The consumption of beer and wine is permitted but under Arizona law, the consumption of liquor is not authorized. Beer and wine cannot be taken into Sun Devil Stadium nor can they be consumed in the parking lots/structures once the game commences. Individuals consuming beer or wine must be of legal age, i.e., 21 years of age or older. Tailgating refers to activity by an individual or an informal gathering of several individuals. Formal organized events, such as when a company plans and has catered an event with food and alcohol, are required to obtain an alcohol permit.

By Denver Dawg

September 17, 2008 7:27 PM | Link to this

90 degress in Georgia/South Carolina feels much hotter and draining than 110 in Arizona or any dry environment (like right here in Denver, where it’s very dry in the high plains).

I would be more concerned if in 2010 the Dawgs were flying in on a Friday to play the University of Colorado at 5300 feet. This high elevation is a real b1tch when doing cardio, until you get used to it. It definitely takes me several days to acclimate after coming home from a vist to Georgia.

By steve

September 17, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this

I’m more worried about our pass D and pass rush then the heat or the travel.GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!

By shane#1

September 17, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this

Bugman, WHATEVER!!! I would rather get laid. After all, what is money? Just an avenue to get laid. Come strong Son, or stay out of the paint! Come on boy, put up another weakass shot, and eat another basketball.

By Don

September 17, 2008 8:11 PM | Link to this

I spent a week out west a month ago doing riot control training for the DNC and the temperatures were near 100 degrees each day. We were wearing black BDU’s with the sleeves rolled down. Bullet-proof vests and thick padded riot control suits from head to toe. I couldn’t believe that while standing still directly in the sun with no wind at all I was not sweating a bit. Only sweated a little bit during actual physical activity. I have lived in the South-East my whole life and currently live in Charleston, SC. Stepping outside at 9:00 AM in the morning in July or August in Charleston is 10 times worse than 100 degrees and no humidity out west. The heat will not be a problem at all for Georgia.

Go Dawgs!

By jayj

September 17, 2008 8:11 PM | Link to this

This comes from a UGA fan sitting in Phoenix right now…I do not believe the heat will be a significant factor. Although the temperature is higher, the lack of humidity makes it much more tolerable. I don’t sweat as much out here, even when I was here in July and it was 105. Go DAWGS!

By Chip Towers

September 17, 2008 8:15 PM | Link to this

POST-PRACTICE UPDATE

CMR says injury to Kiante Tripp is not very serious. Says he’s probable to play Saturday. However, it’s likely he won’t start as usual at left tackle and that means of myriad of changes for the O-line. The staff is trying to be somewhat secretive about the new lineup and Richt said “I don’t think it’s been established yet where everybody’s going to play.” Because the line didn’t play well against Carolina, CMR said “We were going to shake things up no matter what. We’re just opening up to everybody.” We were denied access to all the O-linemen for interviews… .

Other than TE Bruce Figgins has a minor shoulder but will play.

By Xenophon

September 17, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this

I lived in Phoenix for a year. The dry weather will be a bonus for GA because it’s an energizing feeling when you first encounter it. I’ll bet the temperature will be around 80 by seven o’clock and GA will be feeling (and playing) just great.

By Chip Towers

September 17, 2008 8:24 PM | Link to this

rk: I’d have to bet that Cornelius Washington is going to redshirt this season. He can fly for sure but they want to beef him up a good bit.

By Bill

September 17, 2008 8:26 PM | Link to this

I used to travel to west coast a lot. 105-107 degrees in L.A. or Tempe doesn’t remotely compare to 92 degrees in Georgia with the humidity.

By Dawgfaninmich

September 17, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this

I wonder if UGA VII is going. He’ll definately need his air conditioned dawg house and lots of ice

By Samie

September 17, 2008 8:31 PM | Link to this

I have actually lived in Athens, Ga and currently reside in the greater Phoenix, Az. area. Someone mentioned that is “cools” down at night and it cools quickly. That is the desert in the winter months, not in September. If the temp at 5:15 pm is 97 degrees, 3 hrs later it will still be in the upper 80’s.

By Salty Dawg

September 17, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this

The time difference and heat will definitely have some affect, but it’s not likely to be significant. As many have stated, the heat out west is nothing compared to the humidity of the southeast. The “dry heat” in AZ doesn’t wear you out like sweating profusely in GA heat. Besides, these are young guys and they adapt much easier than most of us. Imagine dropping these guys off in Vegas Friday night - they would probably still be up come Saturday @ 5 pm.

By RoystonDawg

September 17, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this

To all my fellow jet-setting Dawg fans, have a safe trip. My wife and I are flying out of ATL tomorrow and I have a feeling that ATL airport will be festooned w/ red and black. Anyone know of any UGA functions going on out in the desert this weekend? Look for me, I’ll be the one w/ red and black on and barking like a fool! GOO DAWGS!!!!

By Salty Dawg

September 17, 2008 9:29 PM | Link to this

I’m thinking of flying to AZ for the game. Anybody know how I can find out which section is Dawg friendly?

By Zeb

September 17, 2008 9:40 PM | Link to this

Chip, the injuries just may not be a bad thing. We’ve got so much depth that they’re are some hungry guys waiting to step up and show what they can do. I know some people have questioned our big D and O tackles that are out, but we’ve got so many people laying in the wings it’s not funny.

Cuz, Shane, Gen and Kali, this blog got so blogged down with stupid people, I just stopped posting. I’m glad you guys didn’t give up the fight. Keep the faith and GO DAWGS!!!!

By mdawg

September 17, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this

BuLLdawg SHUT UP YOU IDIOT!!!

By drm

September 17, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this

gents and ladies…i grew up in AZ (yep, i am a devil fan) and the real impact the dry heat has is what we call “cotton mouth”. you just need a lot of liquids or else you start cramping up.

having said that, i travel a lot to asia and have never felt a warmer day than in Washington DC in July…humidity and heat is worse than dry heat!

playing a game late in the evening (east coast time) is your biggest challenge…its just tough to play with your body clock is approaching 10:00 or later and you just arent’ used to it.

By sandbagger

September 17, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this

AJC sandbagging for the trailer trash uga team. imagine that. please wait until the game is filed under the letter L before making excuses. wah wah wah, why we have to be ranked #1, wah wah wah aint we #1 no mo, losers! biotches! crybabies! go suck it!

By Eric C.

September 17, 2008 10:13 PM | Link to this

I’ve been to Phoenix in the summer and let me tell you it feels a he!! of a lot hotter in GA…forget the heat issues. 97 degrees with a 70 dewpoint is miserable. 97 degrees with a 47 dewpoint is a bit uncomfortable. That game in Columbia was the Dawgs hottest game of the year.

By Cuz

September 17, 2008 11:50 PM | Link to this

I agree with everything everybody else said except for BULLDAWG. You gotta draw a line somewhere.

By George P. Burdell

September 17, 2008 11:57 PM | Link to this

Bulldawg:

Every time I think you have made a bigger fool of yourself, you go out and one-up it. Keep it up, your entertaining if nothing else.

By Cuz

September 18, 2008 12:08 AM | Link to this

Sandbagger, I mean this in the most polite terms, Eat Me. I may be trash, but I have never lived in a trailer, now some of them doublewides cost more than my home. And if I have a sunken tub, it means the bathroom floor caved in.

In good faith, go jump in a lake, uh mudhole around here. Don’t go away mad, just go away. And last I checked we were 3-0. That means no losses. Understand.

By Cuz

September 18, 2008 12:14 AM | Link to this

Anybody else want to fight, I got a few minutes before I crash.

By Cuz

September 18, 2008 12:17 AM | Link to this

Chip, can we have the next topic, I believe we have wore the weather channel out.

By Cuz

September 18, 2008 12:21 AM | Link to this

George, do not feed the lions barehanded, they will eat you. Do as I do, scroll past.

By Cuz

September 18, 2008 12:25 AM | Link to this

New blog topic. What celebrety Pop Tart would look best in a UGA cheerleaders uniform, I’m thinking Kim Kardashian or Lindsey Lohan, my vote is for the Kardashian Babe.

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

September 18, 2008 3:30 AM | Link to this

mdawg, I see no posts by you at all. That makes you great, in your mind right ?

Jonathan Crompton is a really bad Quarterback for the vols. Add his Number 98 in the nation at Quarterback to the Number 118 Net Punting of the vols without troubled Punter Britton Colquitt, who will be back for the UGA game, and the vols are digging themselves a hole that they will not be able to pull themselves out of at Neyland Stadium against Florida.

Crocodiles can take away the vols’ passing game, and put 8 in the box to stop the run.

And, force the Punt.

Already a long year for the vols, will be really bad for their SEC Home Opener, and after Florida Saturday, they travel to Auburn, play a cupcake and then travel to Georgia.. And, they still have Alabama and South Carolina to deal with.

Phillip Fulmer is not long for this program.

Trust me on this.

Where are the vols in The SEC ? 7th.

That’s the bottom half of The SEC.

Speaking of 1-dimensional vols and being made more 1-dimensional with poor QB Jonathan Crompton, setting up 8 in the box to stop them; Florida for all it’s hype about their Running Game and not having Tim Tebow carry the load by himself, has proved in fact the exact opposite – it’s still just Tim Tebow. This remains the way 4 of the 5 Final AP Poll Top 25 ranked teams Tim Tebow played last season beat Tim Tebow. It will be again Saturday.

Tim Tebow has run the football 22 times for 92 yards and no Touchdowns in the 1st two games, as the Crocodiles’ Leading Rusher.

He’s also completed 30 passes for 3 Touchdowns. Of course, Florida does not face Alabama or Auburn this season, and Auburn beat Tim Tebow last season while Florida did not play Alabama last year either. And, this is why Florida’s schedule is Far Easier than UGA’s.

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

September 18, 2008 5:42 AM | Link to this

Arizona State has only played one Top Ranked SEC Oppoent at Sun Devil Stadium and that was when Katrina hit, so LSU moved their game to Sun Devil Stadium and beat Arizona State anyway.

This is the 2nd time, ever.

By Bring the Girls

September 18, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

How many UGA southern belles are coming out? Combine them with the ASU coeds and it will be the best looking 18-22 year old gene pool in the world for a day! Thats what I am looking forward to. Oh, and the heat wont be an issue. GA fans, heres a hint. Let Moreno touch it 30 times and youll win.

By Bring the Girls

September 18, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

How many UGA southern belles are coming out? Combine them with the ASU coeds and it will be the best looking 18-22 year old gene pool in the world for a day! Thats what I am looking forward to. Oh, and the heat wont be an issue. GA fans, heres a hint. Let Moreno touch it 30 times and youll win.

By Arizona-HOT

September 18, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

Sorry guys I cannot agree with you all. I was in Arizona last month and all it was my first time there. Leading up to it alll people told me was it’s dry heat and this and that and it’s not so bad. Well they lied. It is HOT!!! Every time I opened the front door to leave the resort it was like when you open up the oven in your kitchen and all of that HOT air just hits you in the face, it kind of takes your breath away for a moment. This summer was not dry either, it is actually pretty humid. My Grandmother lives out there and she actually left Phoenix for NY because of the humidity and heat that is unusual in the summer for AZ. I noticed the same thing when I was there, could stand in the shade and still be sweating like a DAWG.

I walked across the parking lot one day and I could feel the heat burning through the soles of my shoes…

Guys if you think the DAWGS aren’t going to be affected by this your being overly optimistic and quite frankly very ignorant. 100 degrees is 100 degrees your going to sweat either way, and the 65 degree cloudy weather UGA is practicing in this week is going to shell shock the hell out of them, especially the guys who have never experienced the AZ desert heat…….

I think the DAWGs win, but do not dismiss the fact that the heat WILL make a difference…..