UGA

By Chip Towers

September 22, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

TESTING

By old dog fan

September 22, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

Yes, a yearly tradition. Maybe even twice a year if the timing is right, competition right and the stakes are big. Right now anything that will keep the training moving or improveing in the right direction. This is a BIG game and then our Dogs get a well deserved week our so we need to get this one won and Yes any extra motivation that helps , lets do it!!!

By old dog fan

September 22, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

P.S. Yes, this will make us 5-0.. Of course this is a really BIG game. Wanna see Moreno Fly in a Black 24 jersey.

By Burn

September 22, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

I wonder if this game against Alabama has any resemblance to the UGA-UA game in Tuscaloosa back in 2002. Georgia had a pretty young coach and a program that had not been able to break through big milestones since the 80’s. The win spurred the dogs into being an elite program that had the confidence to win any place any time.

Alabama reminds me of those Dawgs. Will this be there break-out game where they begin to believe they can win anywhere, anytime, under any circumstances?

By P Dawg

September 22, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

Whatever helps them gain a little psychological boost is great. I believe they’d win wearing red, black ,green or blue but if it gets their motors running a little stronger, go for it. The black jerseys do look really good but I’m more of a traditionalist and the red is special to me. Anyway, I hope they don’t wear this blackout thing out because I really didn’t expect them to do this until Jax. Once a year is enough for me, personally.

By Andy in Ohio

September 22, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

I like the decision to go for the blackout. I think we’re going to need all the help we can get against Alabama as I believe they’re a legit team (as are we). The Gameday crew will be there, huge national spotlight after the Arizona State win, etc.

On a different note, when is Southerland coming back? We need him bad on those goal line runs. Chapas isn’t bad, but Southerland is in a different league as far as punching in those TD’s on the goal line. If Moreno and King are doing as well as they are without him there, I can’t wait to see their numbers when we get him back.

By GetOverIt

September 22, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

Oh boy! I am soooo excited that I get wear my black outfit again. It makes me feel so special to be part of a group that brings so much joy to my otherwise pathetic life. And ESPN will be there as well, oh boy! The very institution that we have been complaining about all this year and last year and now I’m creaming myself over them coming to campus. We’re dropping in the polls because of the deskperts! They dont show Knowshon leaping over a player enough! They love Michigan and Ohio State! Sound familiar? If you dawg fans had any short and curlys on your applesack, you would NOT show up for Gameday!

By voice of reason

September 22, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

Doesn’t it kind of defeat the purpose if you annonce it a week before you do it? I mean, if you played for UA and you heard about this 6 days before the game wouldn’t it fire you up to come in here and spoil this blackout? I still have confidence in a UGA win but I think the shock effect that it had on AU was undeniable. I know that because they need the fans to wear black that it’s pretty much impossible to keep it a secret but they should have waited until later in the week. All that being said, GATA DAWGS!

By WSP Dawg

September 22, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

Chip, I guess I’m feeling a bit like you on this. I guess it makes sense. And if the Senior players really want it, how could I ever question that? But it’s like you said with recapturing magic, I’m a little reserved about doing this thing too much. And as far as playing in a National Championship Game, if we don’t have to play in White, I want to be wearing RED! With all that said, I’ll be in Black on Saturday, bring on the Tide! Go Dawgs!!!

By Chris

September 22, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

I understand it but I really thought he might tell them that if they wanted to wear black this year, they would have to earn it by getting to the SEC title game.

By AltamahaDawg

September 22, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

I could just cut and paste from 2 weeks ago, but I’ll restate. The TN will have its own built in excitement. Revenge is correct, what more would you need there. Plus its likely to be a day game.

Why would you not make it a yearly event? Black is a school color. Sure its going to lose its uniqueness, but hey, that shouldn’t stop it. There had to be a first for every tradition. I dont think anyone at the Auburn game last year will ever stop talking about that. I look forward to wearing the black for years to come, if for no other reason, to recall that first time, with my buddies that were there with me.

Bowl game blackouts, I’m not sold on that. Seems like you kind of lock yourself into doing it everytime if that gets started.

Without a doubt, I would prefer to see the traditional Red Georgia Jerseys in a NCG.

By Stephen

September 22, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

EVERYONE COME IN EARLY AND BE LOUD

BACK IN BLACK!!!!

By old dog fan

September 22, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

GetOverIt Yeah Right , Get over Yourself! Nim Witt!

By Stephen

September 22, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

CHIP I like it that we black out this week against Bama.

This is not a slight to Alabama at all. It is a COMPLIMENT TO ALABAMA for coming so far so soon under Saban and this being a big big big game

Its a Big game, Gameday is in town, and its a PLAYERS REQUEST.

Like Nick Saban or not, he’s a good coach.

It’s also at NIGHT. Thats why CMR agreed.

I cant wait. Go dawgs.

By Joel in ATL

September 22, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

I think the Blackout is a good thing and should be done once a per regular season. If they are playing for a National Championship I want to see the Red because that’s Georgia. When wearing the black you just have to pick your spots. Personally I wanted to see them bust up Flordia in black just to keep the mo going from last season but the Bama game is fine. Bama isn’t on the schedule again until another 4 yrs and there a conference opponent. Of course you will never be able to generate the emotion from the first time but wearing them once per season against a major opponent in a big game is good and hey college is always about tradition and GA is breaking in a new tradition, keep it moving becasue the colors are Red and Black but when you see the Dawgs in black you really better BEWARE, just good marketing and intimidation!!!!!!

By Moonlight Mile

September 22, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

Gameday, Blackout, Alabama…. Does anyone know if we’ve got a lot of recruits visiting? I sure hope so.

By Brunswick Marsh Dawg

September 22, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

Hey y’all, does anyone know where Roswell Ed is?

By srcdawgrome

September 22, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

It doesn’t matter what color you wear as long as you win. The dawgs could wear that sick Ga. Tech yellow and still win. I think Alabama has a fine program in progress, however they aren’t quite ready to play with the big Dawgs yet. I believe UGA is coming to what we predicted in the summer. Just play them one at a time. Has there ever been a team that has had to play as many top 25 teams or previously ranked during the season (ASU, Al, AU, TN, VANDY, LSU, FL, GA TECH and poss. UK) than UGA? This is brutal.

By Chuck

September 22, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

voice of reason…

A blackout (or “whatever”-out) is pointless if the fans aren’t in on it. They have to be announced in advance to the fans can join in.

The surprise last year was the black jerseys for the team. Obviously, that cannot be replicated.

Or can it? ;)

By RxDawg

September 22, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

I like the idea of using the black uniforms in 1 big home game a year. It’s a lot of fun and so far it has been successful.

As far as the MNC game goes, IF we were to make it to that game I think we should wear our main jersey. No need for any more gimics at that point. Just go out and be UGA.

By I-DOG

September 22, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

It is great to be 4-0 and highly ranked. Bama will be a tough test.

I was concerned about our goal line offense againt W. Michigan and that same problem came up against ASU. Getting Southerland back will certainly help. Until then… maybe we should mix in some throws from inside the 3 yard line if we aren’t knocking it in. Another thought is… Boling is not the ideal goal line offense guard. Why not substitute one of the bigger stronger bodies when it is 2nd and goal from the 2?

I think the season will show that ASU has a good offense. Our D played very well. Penalties kept their few successful drives alive and we can’t keep having double digit infractions and beat the best 3-4 teams on our schedule.

Gen Neyland: Take heart, Fulmer’s squads have improved tremendously after some slow starts. I do agree with you that this team doesn’t seem to have the same potential as his last few, particularly at QB at this point, never count Phil’s squad out. They will get better and win some games.

I still think we will lose one game this regular season (of course I hope we win them all). It seems like the best games to lose at this points would be AL or LSU.

We can’t lose an SEC East game as that might put us out of contention to win the SEC and that of course would pretty much mean no shot at the MNC. However, if we lose early to either Bama or LSU, we could still win the East, still probably be a top 10 team and rising… and if we keep winning and somehow win the SEC… we might just get a shot.

Obviously winning every game would be the ultimate, but those seem to be the only two games, where losing one, would still keep our goals alive.

By DawgFan

September 22, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

Hey Chip,

My feeling is the black jerseys against a top ten team, with College Game Day in Athens, right before a bye week is a great way to energize the team and fan base.

Go Dawgs!

By Virgin Islands Dawg

September 22, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

BLACK ON BLACK; now that’s a BLACKOUT. Richt should have ordered the black pants after last year’s success. Myself, I will be wearing my black suit w/red tie instead of my red one w/black tie down in the islands.

By DawgFan

September 22, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

Hey Chip,

My feeling is the black jerseys against a top ten team, with College Game Day in Athens, right before a bye week is a great way to energize the team and fan base.

Go Dawgs!

By Michael

September 22, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

Chip, I think you kind of missed the point. You cant suprise the fans with it now, and you cant suprise them again in the future. Once you ask the fans to wear black, its a give away. Think a bit harder next time. And, most teams in football…L’Ville, Rutgers, FSU, Oregon, Va Tech…the list goes on, wear alternate uniforms once or twice a year. I think Georgia can get away with the same. I havnt found one fan who thinks wearing black is dumb, i mean it is part of our color scheme…look at the basketball team.

By georgiagirl

September 22, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

Every Georgia fan be LOUD, LOUD, AND LOUDER this Sat. night. ROCK THE PLACE. GO DAWGS, SIC’ EM.

Getoverit, go get back in your hole, no one told you that you come out, but you have no life, but to come on this blog and run that fairy mouth.

By Ray Ray

September 22, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

I don’t think UGAy will be able to run the ball against the Tide. Bama’s D-fense is off the hook. As long as JPW doesn’t turn it over, it is curtains for the Dawgs. I guess wearing black to a funeral is appropriate.

By RxDawg

September 22, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

Chip I noticed that Richard Samuel didn’t even play against ASU. Any reason behind this? I thought they would rotate among the 3 backs even more due to the heat. I was always surprised that he was number 2 over King anyways. He actually never really impressed me. Nice runner, but not great. Seems to go down to easily. I personaly think it was a motivational ploy to get King to really step it up and earn his spot. Any thoughts?

By Chip Towers

September 22, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

Andy in OHIO: Southerland coming back this week. No FB tho. Only protector on punt.

By Charles in Miss-ippi

September 22, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

Love the blackout this week. It symbolizes that the Dawgs are done messin’ around and ready to play like champs.

As for if they play for an NC, I’m down with Joel in ATL. When it comes down to it, Georgia is red with ‘dem silvah britches. Go traditional and win like it you expected it.

By bulldog '06

September 22, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

I said a week ago Bama would be the perfect blackout game due to it being a night game atmosphere (and another team from the Alabama). LSU, UT, & UF I assume will be CBS 3:30 games, and we have a week off to get pumped up for UT, not to mention, UF, LSU, and Auburn are away games. I don’t see Vandy or GT a blackout game, and this is perfect timing after coming off of a big win out west and then having to face LSU next week. HUGE GAME!!! Definitely worth the blackout! GO DAWGS!!!

By GATORZONE

September 22, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

NEAT…

Whatever it takes to divert some of the attention. Good call by Richt.

By dawgthabootyhunter

September 22, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

I think its a great idea. I also thought they were gonna be worn against Tennessee. This is the bigger game now and were gonna need everything going our way. The black jerseys look awesome.

By DawgFan24

September 22, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

Oh yes, let the Saban Nation feel the power of the BLACKOUT!!

I can’t wait to shut those stupid Crimson rednecks up!

By Atlanta Gator

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

I’m not a big fan of the unusual jersey color gimmick, but, heck, if players and fans are having fun, who am I to rain on the parade. IMHO, UGA’s black jerseys should be reserved for the truly big games, and given Bama’s recent progress in rehabilitating their program, this is probably an appropriate game for their “black-out.”

For the record, I hate the Gators’ blue-on-blue uniforms (is that a “blue-out?”). Florida’s best uniforms are the white jersey on blue pants, and blue jersey on white pants. Personally, I think orange works best as a highlight color, but I’m a football fan, not an interior decorator, Jim!

By WSP Dawg

September 22, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

Michael, I don’t think Chip missed the point at all. You could surprise everyone if you waited till a special game a year or so down the road and then kept it under wraps and on Wed or Thurs told everyone to wear black. Sure it wouldn’t be AS surprising as the first time, and the fans wouldn’t be surprised when team ran out in black, but it would still be a rare change rather than this new slightly more common thing that it is turning in to. I don’t think anyone thinks it’s a ‘dumb’ idea. I think some may just would like it to be a little more rare. PLUS the question has to be asked, “what happens if we lose while wearing black?” Does THAT make a difference to you?

By Brent

September 22, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

The original blackout was amazing, but I’m afraid it’ll lose its effect if we do it too often. Once a year at the most is all we should do (I’d prefer once every few years). I don’t think we should have blacked out the Sugar Bowl but I can’t really complain due to the result.

So far we’re undefeated in blackouts but the more we do it the sooner we’ll lose in the black jerseys. Part of the appeal/intimidation of the blackout has to be the fact that we’re undefeated when we do it. When we finally lose a blackout game, we shouldn’t revisit the idea for at least another 5+ years.

As far as the NC game goes, if we ever make it there we absolutely should NOT have a blackout. Traditional red jerseys all the way!

By I-DOG

September 22, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

I mentioned earlier I want the white pants, at least silver..so I can get a gander at some UGA tush action, Stafford and his wiggle especially. My mandindo totally agrees with me.

By FLA DAWG

September 22, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

Chip, The Back In Black event also helps keep The Dawgs focused on the game at hand. This is incredibly crucial because of our schedule this season.

I’m damn proud of The Dawgs and what they’ve accomplished. They have grown as a team every week - one can see it in their performance.

Bama will be the biggest test yet. I don’t buy into the “Bama hasn’t played anybody” stuff. Their schedule to date has been a bit easier than ours but not by much. They are playing great ball, have a heck of a gameday coach and a strong desire to win. The Dawgs are at home after two weeks on the road and will have loud fan support with a Blackout.

Dawgs win in an SEC smashmouth game by 7.

Now,

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

By #1bamafan

September 22, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

Wearing black will not make a difference. don’t know why they would need any “pumping up” being a top ten team playing a top ten team. Once again, I think alabama is the better team but the home field advantage will help. rtr

By jfergNCdawg

September 22, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

Love this idea…it’s the only game I’m going to be able to make this year so I’m stoked!

Bama is looking good, for sure, and should have a ton of confidence. If this adds a little “Ali juju” to get in their heads…even better.

Chip, any updates on how o-linemen graded out for the game? Vance looked lathargic, but everyone else, especially B. Jones, seemed to be getting after it pretty good. I hope they get ready for Saban 3-4 Defense and the big 360-pounder at note tackle!

Lastly, is it just me or does Chapas look like a little boy compared to Southerland’s size and strength?

By Jack

September 22, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

Gotta admit I was a little disapointed when I read about this. Just hope it doesn’t take the focus off the task at hand. If it fires up the players then great - they deserve it. Just as long as its not looked at as a gimmick to win. We don’t need gimmicks. We could wear purple polkadots and win. Seriously, we have a great team. I guess I would have just rather seen this latter in the season. Not the first big game.

By Mrs Mark Symms-Cuz

September 22, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

If I makes a game it will be homo-cummin, as I have a ‘dainty” lavender dress with matching purse and shoes. Must be properly dressed to Homo cummimg, as my beau..I-DOG wants to show me off for all the Athens Namblas. Kiss-kiss, (not chic).. anyone see my girl Casey-Tiffany, we have an app’t at Johns Hopkins. Snip.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 22, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

If the leaders on the team want it, then do it. I think Richt is hiding Samuel for the big games. They have shown us a little more each week offensively. I didn’t follow the stats that close but I was suprised that Stafford had that many yards. Putting it where it needs to be. We have our possession receiver now in Green and Moore. Our fly guys MoMass, T King and Durham. The O-line looked good on a lot of those running plays. Don’t worry about that goal line offense. We didn’t another TD at the end there anyway. Besides all we would have to do is give it to Knowshon and let him fly over a gap in the line. Good to see some of those timing pattern coem through.

Chip, what was the deal with the field Saturday night? Looked slippery.

By YoungDawg(formerly MDawg)

September 22, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

YES! A buddy called me this morn when I was heading out the door to tell me about this. Yesterday over lunch a few of us were debating when the next blackout would be. I think this is perfect timing! Coming of a west coast trip were we took care of our business, with the travel we might be a little fatigued this week, while going against a tough opponent whose coach would love to make a statement saying: “we’re back in the NC hunt.” What better way to counter act that than going with a BLACKOUT against ole Slick Nick! Brilliant! I too thought the Tennessee game would be the blackout game this year with them looking pathetic as they have we don’t need to waste it on them. For me there the rival team I despise the most so yes I still want redemption with no letting off the gas but no need to go blackout on them. To me this should become a tradition sort of like ND’s green jerseys, Clemson in all orange or FL’s blue pants where do it for big or meaningful games. If we get to an NC game then it’s the biggest game of all which meats the criteria so let CMR & seniors decide what to ware I’d be fine with whatever they went with.

The question for this blackout is will CMR give in to the players & let them go with a total blackout? Black Helmets, Jerseys, & pants? That’s been the rumor of what the players want but I don’t see CMR letting them go that far because he’s said he wants people (recruits) to be able to recognize UGA when they see them on TV so I think we’ll see red helmets & sliver britches which is my preference BUT if it takes them to another level then I’ll be good with it.

Chip, please ask CMR about the possibility of a total blackout: Black Helmets, jerseys, & pants.

GO DAWGS! Let’s BLACKOUT & blowout Bama!

By I-DOG

September 22, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

jACK, MY GIRL ABOVE AND i TOTALLY AGREE, WE NEED TO SEE MORE OF THEIR “WARES WHEN THEY ARE MUDDY TOO, “WHITE IS RIGHT, BLACK IS WACK.”.

By Dog44

September 22, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

Perfect timing for the blackout… and I actually think our chances of winning just went up.

I know that may sound a little bit silly, but so much of football rides on emotion and mental make-up. Our players and fans will be absolutely stoked on Saturday night.

And yes, a good point can be made that if they can’t get stoked without black jerseys, then something is wrong. However, one thing that doesn’t get talked about enough is the psychology of the game…

When the players put on those black jerseys, they’ll be thinking about last year’s games against Auburn & Hawaii: UGA’s two best-played games a year ago… and the players will feel invincible. That is significant.

I’m not trying to over-emphasize the thing. It still comes down to blocking and tackling… but when you feel like you’re going to dominate, that’s a good thing.

By Jack

September 22, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

BTW, Where is the next Nambla meeting, we need to discuss UGA’S uniforms there..”I’m getting the Vapors”.

By Gary

September 22, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

I too was concerned they may be overplaying the “blackout” card but I think this is the perfect game to do it. Alabama is the first of many top ten teams we’ll have to beat on our schedule if we want to win the SEC and play for the NC.

Alabama has looked really tough so far, especially where we are weakest, on the line. This is our first “must win” game if we are going to make a statement. It’s a night game on national TV, and we’re playing a school who also wears read. I think this is the perfect way to generate extra buzz among the fans, players, and viewers.

The tricky part is following through on the field to win the game. Otherwise we lose the magic of the blackout for future games. Its a risk, but a very good risk and a good time to do it. Win this week, and we’re on our way. Lose, and pollsters, fans, and players alike may start doubting how special this season could be.

I think this could be the most exciting game we play this year. I’m looking forward to a great game by the “guys in black.” Go Dawgs!

By Nachos

September 22, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

Pretty sad a Tope 5 team like UGAy needs to wear black jerseys to get fired up for a game. The only blackout from saturday night will doucheshawn after he gets smacked around by UA. yummy

By murfdawg

September 22, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

I thought the UT game would be the blackout game this year. But I guess the senoirs watched UT game and figured they could beat the vols in practice jerseys. we don’t have many seniors on this team and I think they want to leave their mark on the program.If the players think they have an edge by wearing black, then they should wear black. Should we break out the red pants aganinst UT? One more question, if you win the toss why would you give a team that scored 59 on you the ball?

By Dan

September 22, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

I like the blackout concept. I thought they would do it against Tennesee, but the Alabama games is shaping up to be a big one and they need all the help they can get. And UGA is the type of team that when properly motivated can be a VERY tough team to beat. A win over Bama could be the catalyst for this young team and this season! As for College Gameday, let me be the first to say I could care less if they show up to Athens or not! They bury us all year, and then expect us to kiss their a* when they finally do decide to show up in Athens? The only reason they are coming to Athens is b/c of the National exposure that the win over Arizona State brought them on ABC. Personally I think ABC and CBS do a far superior job than anything ESPN does. The only reason to watch College Gameday is to know who to bet money on since their predictions( especially Lee Corso’s) are awful.

By voice of reason

September 22, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

Totally agree with the NC scenario. Gotta wear the red jerseys and silver britches if we make it. And Chuck, I believe I said that I understand that the fans have to be involved by wearing black as well, but I meant that I would have waited until Thursday or Friday to get into Alabama’s head a little closer to game time. The 90,000+ rabid dawg fans at night in Athens will help too! GO DAWGS!

By Fort Worth Dawg

September 22, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

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By mike

September 22, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

THE SENIORS CAME TO RICHT AND REQUESTED BLACK OUT FOR ALA GAME. AFTER 4-5 YEARS IN THE PROGRAM, I THINK THAT GRANTING THEIR WISH IS THE LEASE HE COULD TO AS A COACH. WAY TO GO COACH MARK RICHT.

By AltamahaDawg

September 22, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

I wouldn’t be too quick to discount the TN game, cut out a few mistakes and they are still capable.

BUT note to Phil Fulmer……..THIS year you are own your own pal….THIS year, we have bigger fish to fry than saving your sorry a$$ job once again.

By BPDAWG

September 22, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

Chip,

I know you said Southerland will be back for punt protection only. Let’s say we are on the 2 or 3 yard line and need a score. Do you see the possibility of Richt sending in Southerland to punch it in the endzone on short yardage situations??

By GATA

September 22, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

I say stay red in the NC game (if we make it), but let’s use whatever we have in the arsenal to get there. Blacking out the bama game is perfect, and I got a feeling we will need some extra ummppphhh’ so maybe it will work. Bama will be the best team we have faced, great benchmark for our team. I still think we will be able to run the ball on their ‘awesome’ D-line, WE HAVE TO GIVE KNOWSHON THE BALL IN SPACE!! stop running him up the center’s butt, toss sweep’s, off tackle, mis-direction weak side runs, why not??

By Matt

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

Given the magnitude of this matchup, along with the fact ESPN is in town and it’s a night game, sure, don the black jerseys for Bama. After all, I don’t think UT, Vandy, or GT are gonna get any bigger than this one.

That being said, I really hope this is the only time UGA wears them this year - it’s becoming too much of a gimmick. I agree with a previous post that we should’ve stuck to the traditional red for the Sugar Bowl - remember, it was just Hawaii, for christ sake. If we do make it to the title game, I’d be disappointed to see us in anything but the red, unless of course, we’re the designated “road” team and wear our usual whites.

By GADawg47

September 22, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

Anything to get the team pumped up is fine with me. Alabama has a great team this year and I think we need all the boost we can get.

Gooo Dawgs….Sic Em!!!!!!

By AltamahaDawg

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

The 2 dozen Tide fans in here on a Monday morning already tells me this is a great idea. Oh you just hate it.

Bring all the toilet paper props you can make.

Now the young co-eds wearing houndstooth hats are cute, to be sure. But on the rest of you, it just looks stupid.

By King Cane

September 22, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

As a Canes fan, all I got to say is I am looking forward to this being a great game. Both teams are solid and only one can win. WOW! 7:45pm and on ESPN? I wish I could be at Sanford Stadium to be part of a live crowd. Tide vs. Dawgs. I wish I could tailgate with you folks.

By K-Town Dawg

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

I kind of thought they may try to blackout the LSU game. My thinking was that LSU wears white at home and we could spring it on LSU and their fans, and get a big lift by taking the blackout to somenone else’s house.

I don’t know if this crossed anyone else mind?

By Mark

September 22, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

Anything that will create momentum should be used. The electifying atmosphere of being a night game. a GAMEDAY game, between the hedges and playing Bama on ESPN and to top with off with a BLACKOUT. Oh the BIG MO will be smokin. It is gonna take it all to kill the wave of the tide as they roll in. One play at a time DAWGS! SICK EM!

By Wes

September 22, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

Perfect timing! Beat Bama and we are 5-0. We have a week off before Tennessee. This game is BIGGER!

By godawg

September 22, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

Don’t like the gimmicks, especially when they’re announced ahead of time. It gives the opponent the opportunity to use it against you. I can see SaBear telling his team to get fired up make UGA look silly in their black jerseys on national TV. I also thinks it gives a team a false sense of invincibility. If you’re gonna do it, spring at the last minute. Remember red pants?

Dan, I’m sorry but CBS is terrible. Gary Danielson is nauseating and Vern’s not much better. They miss half the game because they talk too much about other things and come back from commercials too late. Frankly, RayCom does a better job than CBS and that ain’t saying much.

By JAWGAGURL

September 22, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

Just make sure you wear your black! If that’s what the players want then lets do it, you know they are the ones playing there hearts out! Wear BLACK, BLACK and more BLACK , and be LOUD. LOUD, AND LOUDER!!!!

By RxDawg

September 22, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

Wow, nice idea K-Town Dawg. I didn’t really think of that. That would be so awesome. Oh well, Bama will do.

By Will

September 22, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

Not only do we look great in black, but our players play great in black. So lets hunker down and put a whipping on Bama the way we did in 2003.

By DJMontay

September 22, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

Oh man yeah, the more black the better and add the “White face”. That would really set it off. Noshow will jump one time to many and get his bell rung. Carolina could have beat Ariz St.

By Oledawg

September 22, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

Folks- YoungDawg hit on a point. This should be a tired team this week, but only slightly moreso than the previous week because Richt got them out there Fri and back Sat nite-Sun AM. He was thinking ahead to Bama. If the seniors want it, that’s good enough. They may be thinking of the mental fatigue factor and the Blackout will juice them up. Now it’s up to the noise factor to help through this game and get to a break week undefeated. If the players didn’t think the black uni will work, why would they want it? I go with the players.

Before someone stole I-DOG’s ID, the statement was made that the Dawgs should lose one game and that would be Bama or LSU. Did you not see the barnburner with Aub? That was one great SEC game and I could see us on both sides of the ball. Mattered most who had the ball last with 2 mins, but we got a bonus out of that game. They both uncovered their pass games and trick plays to get players open to win the game. Probably neither one wanted to do that, but had to in order to go for the WC win. I’m sure our coaches saw plenty of what we will have to defend against concerning both teams.

I expect to see new plays by the Dawgs in this game. I’m waiting on the halfback pass and the end around since it was spoiled in the ASU game. I’ll bet that the offense pulls out the stops because we have an extra week to install new plays for Tenn. After Bama, the bigger concern will be Vandy.

Dawgs have their work cut out to gut Bama’s D and put a whuppin’ on ‘em. SIC’EM DAWGS!

By Chip Towers

September 22, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this

BP Dawg: doesn’t matter, they still won’t run Southerland. Here’s the deal: Southerland is having to miss games NOW because he rushed back too early after the first surgery on the foot. It’s a very slow-healing bone that he broke and they have to make certain that the screw is going to hold. This kid’s a potential early NFL draft pick. So they’re sticking to the plan that is to ease him back onto the field this week, then let him try full tilt after the off week against Tennessee.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 22, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

Crap, better save those black jerseys for the Oct 18th game.

By Glenn

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

Sounds good to me since Georgia fans will be in mourning after Bama crushes their Dawgs.

By Andy in Ohio

September 22, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

Chip- I’ll just be happy to see him back on the field, but it’s too bad his recovery isn’t coming along faster to where we could get him in those goal line situations. Obviously CMR doesn’t want to risk re-aggravating the injury or hurt his chances in the NFL draft, but he has been sorely missed so far. Like I said before, nothing against Chapas, but Southerland is a bruising fullback, and I have missed seeing his blocks so far this season. I’m sure Moreno and King have as well. I suppose it’s helped Moreno’s TD stats though in goal line situations where in the past we would have used Southerland. I believe Moreno is at 7 TD’s at 4 games in, compared with 14 for all of last year.

By Tom

September 22, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this

I think it’s VERY smart to have the Blackout game this weekend as opposed to @ LSU, as I really see this game as being much more winnable.

I also think Richt should look into bringing Air Force in for a contest and calling for a “Landing Strip’ game.

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By YAY!

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

I LOVE IT!

Yay Coach Richt!

Get ‘em DAWGS!

By Foster Keats

September 22, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

I think it’s pretty PATHETIC that Richt & the Bulldogs have to resport to GIMMICKS in order to fire up the players & fans for a football game like this…

Alabama will DOMINATE the O & D Lines and win easily…

By Darth DAWG

September 22, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

HELMETS HAVE A Black “G” —PANTS HAVE A Black STRIPE—THE PLAYERS GET MORE FIRED UP! —-BLACK JERSEYS MAKE SENSE ——plus we need to look as different as we can against over-rated bama boys…. * GO GEORGIA *

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 22, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

Why even bring Southerland back for this game on special teams? Seems like a waste if he tweaks that foot injury. I would think he could get his hitting down in practice. Since he won’t be playing any downs at FB in the game, give him the extra two weeks to heal up w/o risk and go full bore at UT.

By Hotrod

September 22, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

Yeah, but Alabama wasn’t a national power when Georgia beat them. Let’s remember their going to face a UGA defense who hasn’t given up a hundred yard rusher since Tennessee and they have the all-sec secondary to cover julio jones and i haven’t even mentioned Rennie Curran

By Uga's Favorite Tick

September 22, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

in future coach could say: “We want our fans to come prepared to every home game by wearing black T-shirts underneath their red. We aren’t going to say before hand when we will be in black. Everyone will find out just before kickoff.” By making that same routine announcement week by week, without any emphasis, we could pull it off. That’s the only way I can think of to pull off a surprise and capture that magic as we did against Auburn.

It wouldn’t hurt my feelings if we did it just once every two to three years. But I am pretty sure Richt said last year that it would be at least once a season.

It’s my personal opinion that there is nothing more beautiful than our road unies … red hats, black numerals and stitching on a white jersey, silver britches … priceless … stunning. Outside of that, our red jerseys are outstanding, too.

By Huh?

September 22, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

It is not a gimmick. Its just a freakin’ jersey. The seniors want to wear them so Richt is going to let them wear them. That is all there is to it. I promise. I’m pretty sure we’re not calling off practice this week because we think the magic of the black jerseys will propel us to victory. I’m pretty sure the team will still be working as hard as ever preparing for what they know will be a very tough game. If we lose you can rejoice because you probably won’t see those black jerseys again for awhile. If we win I look forward to hearing everyone’s b!tching and moaning next time we wear them. At the end of the day I don’t really care if its a gimmick as long as it works. I think its the winning part that bothers the haters the most, not the jersey color. After all, its just a freakin’ jersey. What kind of loser would get bent out of shape over the color of someone’s jersey? That would be PATHETIC.

You are dismissed.

By AltamahaDawg

September 22, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

Why even have Southerland on the field till he’s ready to go at full speed?

Was he the normal protector on the punt team before? If so, I suppose that is a good assignment. Cause that image of our protector jumping around wasn’t pretty Sat nite..

If not, does he really need transitioning back? He knows what to do.

By dave

September 22, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

It concerns me that the team & fans need a gimmick to get jacked up about this game. The fact that it’s Saban and Alabama should be sufficient enough.

By Jack

September 22, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

really looking forward to the handcuff bowl this weekend! Bama Turds 24 UGA turds 21

By Frankie

September 22, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

I really hope that your Dawgs beat Bama this coming weekend because that would make the upcoming Gator victory on Nov. 1 all that more sweet. Ga. is so over rated its no wonder they get the W and still drop in the polls. What was it CBSsports.com said, they’re no better than fourth-best in their conference.

By Frankie

September 22, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

I really hope that your Dawgs beat Bama this coming weekend because that would make the upcoming Gator victory on Nov. 1 all that more sweet. Ga. is so over rated its no wonder they get the W and still drop in the polls. What was it CBSsports.com said, they’re no better than fourth-best in their conference.

By Frankie

September 22, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

I really hope that your Dawgs beat Bama this coming weekend because that would make the upcoming Gator victory on Nov. 1 all that more sweet. Ga. is so over rated its no wonder they get the W and still drop in the polls. What was it CBSsports.com said, they’re no better than fourth-best in their conference.

By bama in nashville

September 22, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this

Know-shon will Know-Cody black shirt, black helment and whatever else you Georgia Jawjackers want to throw out there this week. We’ll be ready. This might end up being the best game in the SEC if not the nation this season.

Good luck.

By chazz

September 22, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this

It is just clothing. Who cares? It is cool. Yes. But nothing in the color of the jersey does anything to win. It is fun. That’s all. It is not a big secret weapon. It is not magic.

By Jeff Patton

September 22, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

College Football and Black Jersey’s for the biggest game of the week!

HUNKER DOWN DAWGS!

By DAP01

September 22, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

maybe your opinion is better than your posting, posting, posting ability.

Go Dawgs!

By godawg

September 22, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this

Frankie, You better hope your team plays football better than you use a computer…lunch break’s over, finish cutting that lawn.

By La Jolla Dawg

September 22, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this

Chip, I was at the game Saturday night and saw Kris Durham sustain what appeared to be an injury to his hand/arm? What is his status? Any other injury updates, seemed like a few guys limped off the field.

With regard to the black jerseys, I think most people feel a bit bad a$$ when they are dressed in black—if it helps the players get jacked up, more power to them.

By Heyberto

September 22, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

If it gives the players some special motivation because it’s a rare thing, then I’m all for it. No more than once or twice a year, maximum, just to keep it special. While the intensity of the first ever blackout against Auburn last year will never be matched, if it helps the players, and isn’t a distraction, then great.

By Soulja Boy

September 22, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

Is Richt also rehearsing a new gangsta dance?

By bama is BLACKED OUT

September 22, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

I think it’s pretty pathetic Bama pays Nick Saban more than the entire budget of Alabama for a quick fix rebuilding a program in decline. Bama DESERVES a GOOD STOMPIN! Bama’s O and D line haven’t pushed any body around except weak opposition. DAWGS are for real! Concentrate on beating Auburn for the first time in 7 years and quit having impossible dreams,hoping to beat GEORGIA.—- Bama’s got a long way to go,just like Louisiana-Monroe.—Saban is a sissy with hairspray. -Thank You Very Much.

By jfergNCdawg

September 22, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

Alt, Yes, Southerland was the punt protector the previous 2 years.
That being said, he can “test” his foot in practice going against a pretty freakin’ stout “D” during goal line drills. No need to risk it during a game if he’s not ready. If he is…get Chapas out ASAP.

By Denver Dawg

September 22, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

This was a no-brainer choice.

Either Bama or Tenn. #8 Bama or a terrible Tenn team at home. A rocket scientist’s decision? I think not.

Then, if Uga somehow, by a miracle, makes it 11-0, the GT game will be the 2nd home Blackout.

By PBR=America in a can

September 22, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this

Chip Why didn’t Richard Sammuel play on Saturday? And how is the fatty nose- guard going to catch Knowshon?? Silly Bammer fans. He is almost as fat as the chubby that yall have for Nick Satin.

By bama is BLACKED OUT

September 22, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

What in the world does cbssports.com know about SEC football? —DAWGS don’t care about that crap Miss Frankie.

By Mikey in the SAV

September 22, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this

UGA 17 Bammer 6

By JW

September 22, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

Chip,

It doesn’t matter if we wear pink, once the first quarter is over our fans will not get loud again. We have the worst fans in the SEC. They get loud for that stupid dance that Knowshon does, but not on 3rd and 4 when we need them to.

By Dorsey Hill

September 22, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

Energy and enthusiasm is an important part of who we are right now. Our best player thrives on it and we rely on a lot of young guys who need it to stay focused. On top of that we’ve had two tough road games in a row, missed some sleep Saturday night travelling and we need the boost.

I always saw this game a sort of “trap game” for us and now it will hold the importance it needs to for us ‘cause Bama is going to be geared up for this and we’d better hit ‘em in the mouth early and often. Then they will crawl away and talk about how they were once really, really good.

By Jimson from Clemson

September 22, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

Please lose the hideously ugly black jersies, they look almost as bad as the Clemson purple jersies.

By Jimson from Clemson

September 22, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

Please lose the hideously ugly black jersies, they look almost as bad as the Clemson purple jersies.

By AltamahaDawg

September 22, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this

thanks j, then ok the coaches have my blessing. I know they will appreciate that.

I don’t think Chapas has missed many blocks, in fact I think he has drawn praise. I also dont think Southerland would have punched that in on the last play. It just wasn’t there. I dont think we’ve misssed him too much in those respects.

However, we used to involve the FB in a variety of ways and we obviously arent right now, so in that respect we are missing a weapon. Doesnt let the 5 yr line reach up and trip him either.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 22, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this

Huh? Well said, my friend, well said!

Yeah, who was that punt protector that couldn’t stand still? It was a punt. He looked like Peyton Manning calling an audible. It was a punt. Hut, hut, hike it to the freaking punter and then run down field. Kid looked like he was in a dance production. Or maybe a scorpion got in uniform. Anyhow a terrible waste of a timeout if the game had been close.

BTW, how nice it is to have Walsh step in for Couto. Looks like we didn’t miss a beat getting that kicking game back.

By P.Hall

September 22, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this

HEADLINE : Sept.28th,2008

UGA gets black eye in black out. BAMA ROLLS 35-10 !!!

By Frankie

September 22, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

* Georgia is a second rate team and always will be, that why they wear the same colors as the Falcons. The Tides going to be high between the hedges this Saturday so hope you Dawg fans can swim.*

By Hairy Dawg in Black

September 22, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

BLACK IS GOOD Mr. Esso!

By Wozzo the Wonder Dog

September 22, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

Best Chip Towers blog comment ever — from 1/4/07 on speculation on who would be UGA’s new O line coach:

I’ll probably be assassinated by the Bama Mafia for leaking this secret, but the new OL coach at UGA will be Nick Saban. The Coca-Cola Company has agreed to pay the former Bama coach $5 million a year to be UGA’s OL coach. As part of the deal, the coach formerly known as Saban will change his name to Mello Yello. Coach Yello will distribute Mello Yello coupons and samples to fans in attendance at games, and will get to drive the Mello Yello race car. Coach Yello will have a press conference later today where he will deny that he will be UGA’s OL coach, followed by a press conference tomorrow where he will deny that he will ever be UGA’s OL coach. I think you know what will be the subject of Coach Mello Yello’s Saturday press conference. When asked about his reasons for leaving Bama before getting to Bama, Coach Yello said, “While I’m not going to be UGA’s OL coach, the reason I’m leaving Tuscaloosa, even though I’m never going to leave LSU, I mean Auburn, or whatever the school is called, is because or not because of the big bag of cash, and mostly because of or not because of, as the case may be, the fact that I want my kids to be able to read and/or write, which frankly just won’t happen in the state of Alabama. By the way, have a coupon for delicious Mello Yello. It’s the greatest soft drink in the world. To summarize, I’m not ever going to leave Michigan State, LSU, the Dolphins and/or Auburn or Alabama or whatever that school is called.”

By AltamahaDawg

September 22, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this

JW, you should try to actually attend a UGA game.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 22, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this

Isn’t this the same Bama team that dropped 4 or 5 games at the end of last year? Including La-Mo.

By Ed

September 22, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this

Black, red, white…who cares?

Just beat ‘Bama.

By Hairy Dawg in Black

September 22, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this

JUST REMEMBER TO WEAR BLACK AND ——- bama ain’t back.

By AltamahaDawg

September 22, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

On the other side, how about the freshman blocking that punt? And why is wearing #10?

By BLACKEDOUT

September 22, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

Nice prediction P Hall, congrats you are as smart as Gene Stallings retarded son.

By Mr.GRIDIRON

September 22, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

Maybe someday in the distant future the state of Bama will get an NFL TEAM, LIKE GEORGIA, TENNESSEE, FLORIDA, CAROLINA, AND OTHER CIVILIZED PLACES.

By TYRELL 23 BAMA BOY

September 22, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

BAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GEORGIA SUCKS

By Nachos

September 22, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

How many of you dawwwwgs fans actually went to college? By going to college I dont mean getting drunk before the game on campus. so yuuuumy

By fishtales

September 22, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

By BLACKEDOUT September 22, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this Nice prediction P Hall, congrats you are as smart as Gene Stallings retarded son.

Wow…just wow. Unbelieveable…you just confirmed everything I thought about Georgia fans. Gene’s son died a couple months ago you f-ing piece of garbage.

By DawgFAN

September 22, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

Go Dawgs!!! Red, Black and GREEN

By bamaguy

September 22, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

Making a nasty comment about Gene Stallings’ recently-deceased downs syndrome son shows just how much “class” the average UGA fan has.

By watcher16

September 22, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

Chip: Can you tell us why the field was so wet in the game this past weekend? Our guys were slipping everywhere and I heard Richt did make some small comment about it

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 22, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

Altadawg, he was supposed to wear #24 but it was taken already. Since we don’t have $aban as a coach we can’t dole the same number 5 times.

By DO into others SEC fan

September 22, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

KEEP IT CLEAN PEOPLE— IT’S JUST A FOOTBALL GAME— DON’T GET PERSONAL

By JW

September 22, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

AltamahaDawg,

I have been to plenty of games. Our fans sit on their hands for 75% of the games. It is nothing like LSU, Tenn, or Auburn.

By ad

September 22, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

Altamaha Dawg are you sure you’re in Sanford stadium?

By BLACKEDOUT

September 22, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

Sorry, I thought that Tard taught philosophy at the Cap Stone, I didn’t know he kicked the bucket. The average IQ in Alabama must have dropped a couple of points after his death.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 22, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

One thing about the ASU game is that some of their players hit hard. Good tune up for this week.

By ad

September 22, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this

BLACKEDOUT you give Georgia fans a bad name. Where did you go to college or did you?

By HunkerDownHairyDawgs

September 22, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

Good job on the black-out, CMR. Let’s just take care of business and please not look ahead to that juggernaut GT team (to hear their giddy fans tell it) so we will be undefeated when we kick their insect tails in November. Prediction: UGA 37, Bugs 20.

GO DAWGS!!!!!!!

By fishtales

September 22, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

Well Blackedout…I would take 1,000 more of him than one more like you who obviously was the clotted part of your daddy’s sperm that managed to make it’s way into your pig of a mother’s polluted womb.

Have a nice day.

By Crimson Forever

September 22, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

Let ‘em wear PINK!!! That would be more appropriate!!!

By Jay Niner

September 22, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

I’ll be there in black! Let the seniors have their day. It’s a great gimmick to make the fans feel a part of the game, and it generates a lot of excitement! If it helps the team, who can be against it. We love our Bulldogs!

By Dawg_1988

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

Crimson Forever, I would think that your team might elect to wear PINK since you got punked on national TV in your own house last year when Stafford threw the TD pass for the win. You do remember that, don’t you? Yes, you do and there are likely still some holes in the wall of your trailer to remind you, cousin kisser boy.

Around the bowl and down the hole; roll, tide, roll. Ha ha haaaaaaaa!!!!!! Your team got PUNKED!!!! LMAO!!!

By WildBill

September 22, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

I could care less about black. I don’t wear it, it makes me hot and sweaty. I care about the dawgs preparation, the coaches preparation, will the coaches communicate with each other and the players, etc. I want to see precision, like 11 players on the field for special teams, not 10 or 12. I want to see the offensive line protect Stafford. I want to see Richt get mad as heck again till the coaches and players get it right, like a huge reduction in penalties!!!!! The final score, the results, is what gets me excited, not rinky dinky black shirts. Cut out the foolishness and GET THE JOB DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 22, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

Blackedout, One thing we know for sure is that Gene Stallings son contributed more to this world in his short lifetime than you could ever dream of doing. And he at least made his parents proud to have him as a son. If your parents saw your posts on here they would have abstained from sex.

By physicsDawg

September 22, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

If so fortunate as to make NCG, Traditional Red is the way to go. Did I say fortunate? There’s nothing “lucky” about the butt kicking it will take to get er done to the NCG, so scratch that word.

By Crimson Forever

September 22, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

Dawg 1988, Your pink panties are showing!! Bama is back and you’ll find that out Saturday night in your Dawg House along with the Dawg dunk!!

By Dawg_1988

September 22, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this

Almost forgot, Crimson Forever….there is a new ordinance in Athens that prohibits flatbed trucks and John Deere tractors within 12 miles of the UGA stadium. Just a heads-up for you ‘Bama fans so you don’t get your ‘valuable’ vehicles impounded on Saturday. You might want to take a bus if you can find one that actually runs in that pathetic, run down, trash covered impoverished state.

By grangerphill

September 22, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

I love all the talk about the black jersey’s. We’ll show up regardless. Keep up the talk. Keep it up.

By lamar

September 22, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

HEY CHIP HEY CHIP****

VERY INTERESTED IN WHAT RICHT HAD TO SAY ABOUT THE AWFUL CALLS AGAINST GA IN THE ASU GAME!! THIS HAD TO BE THE WORST GAME OF OFFICIATING I HAVE SEEN IN MY LIFE! ALSO, DID THAT ASU PLAYER HURT OUR DEFENSIVE LINEMAN WITH THE LEG WHIP?? CANT REMEMBER WHO IT WAS THAT IT HAPPENED TO. MAYBE YOU KNOW. THANKS AS ALWAYS!! GO DAWGS!

By Question

September 22, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

While watching the Ga/ASU game on ABC, did anyone notice the unusual crowd roar on TV, which seemed to continue, non-stop during the entire game. It sounded “piped in” like the bird chirps which are dubbed during golf tournaments. Flipping back between the other games on other networks, I didn’t notice the roar being so loud or continuous. ASU’s stadium didn’t seem to be that large, nor did their fans seem to be that vocal. And, the roar mysteriously disappeared when the commentators spoke. Just a question if anyone can comment. Thanks and GO DAWGS!!!!!

By Oledawg

September 22, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

BLACKEDOUT is NOT a fan of ours. He is from some other place not in the South. Not even our rivals would do this.

CHIP- What does the ajc have as a bar to such drivel? I’d like to know what is unacceptable on this blog.

By BlackoutDawg08

September 22, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

LOL Ole Slick Nick is not coming into a team that’s dead tried worn out from a west coast trip instead Coach Richt flipped the script on him…Bama thought they were going to be able to take advantage of a tired but oh contraire there coming to play a team that’s fired up ready to prove they deserve to be #1 in the land with the emotion of the BLACKOUT & the bigness of the game firing them up…This will also counter act all the media’s questions to the players about the trip now the electric atmosphere of the blackout will be the focus…You might just see more than black jerseys it could be a TOTAL BLACKOUT: black helmets, jersey’s & pants. The rumor is that’s what the player’s want to do. Personally I want to see red helmets & silver britches but if it takes a total blackout to get the players geaked up then I’m all for it! Football is a game of emotion & things like this can give one team the mental edge… Richt has winning record against the dreaded Nick Satan! I’ve been worried this game for months due (more so since they beat Clemson) to the west coast trip now instead I’m fired up & ready for the teams to GET IT ON so bring on Slick Nasty Nick! Coach Richt has sent the message to the players & Dawg Nation that it’s time to GET UP! for Bama.

By Crimson Forever

September 22, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

Dawg Dunk 1988 - Everybody knows, but you obviously, that UGA is the “COW” school. Thanks for the heads up, we would not want to park our clean tractors and trucks within 25 MILES of that stinking place you call home, Sanford Stadium, not UGA stadium, you red neck, nose picking UGA fan. You certainly didn’t graduate from any high school, much less UGA High. By the way, would you make sure that all the chicken houses are cleaned out by Saturday so we don’t have to smell you UGA fans with that chicken “S—T” on your shoes!! I know it’s your choice for tail gating snacks, but try something else this Saturday. Thanks for all the nice words, we love you too!! See ya Saturday in Cow Pasture Stadium!!

By HotDebbieDawg

September 22, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this

Georgia would look best with nothing on at all. And in that case, I would care much about any old score!

By SickandTired

September 22, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

So if Georgia loses a blackout game does it mean there won’t be any others? Or will there be a silver out game? Or possibly could there be a brown out game where everyone wears shirts the color of the dog droppings UGA VII leaves in his kennel? I’m just saying……. whenever there is much hype, there is much risk.

By Anonymous

September 22, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

Oledawg, please note the “COMMENT REMOVAL REQUEST” button in the outer left column, about 6 inches from the top. GATA

By Sabanator

September 22, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

Man you Dawg fans are a trip! Two SEC titles in 7 years and you feel elite. You guys are local and thats the reason why writers and espn gives you no love. BAMA is back in just two years. Say what you want…it ain’t know denying. I have a lot of respect for Richt and his personal beliefs. However, unitl UGA wins a national title. You will always be considered a local program. Bama-12 national chamopionships. BAMA WON the last one in 1992. DAWG fans, win A NATONAL CHAMPIONSHIP in modern time and get back with me cuz. Until then take this a*$ wupping saturday and shut-up.

By Big Dawg

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

I personnally think this a great idea to get our team and fans hopped up. Sometimes it is a little too quite between the Hedges. If Dooley had done this maybe he would have won a couple of more National Championships. BTW I would like to see us wear the black pants, white pants and red pants occasionally as well on the road. Maybe we will do a whiteout at Auburn, wouldn’t that be great since we haven’t done it since January 1, 1967 in the Cotton Bowl against SMU.

Go Dawgs “EARN IT”

By Big Dawg

September 22, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this

Ray Ray

I don’t think UGAy will be able to run the ball against the Tide. Bama’s D-fense is off the hook. As long as JPW doesn’t turn it over, it is curtains for the Dawgs. I guess wearing black to a funeral is appropriate.

Ray Ray- I believe Alabama will be team that has trouble running the ball as the Dawgs have been improving each game and getting a little more aggresive on D each week. Anyways it should be a great and interesting game.

Go Dawgs “EARN IT”

By Oledawg

September 22, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this

I think that the black jerseys are the best uniform mix with the red helmet that I have ever seen. It makes the “G” stand out beautifully because that’s where the focus goes. First set foot on campus as a student 46yrs ago. When the “G” changed shape to mimic Green Bay’s “G”, very few wanted to hang onto our beloved “square G”. This uni is dynamite! Before it’s intro, the red top was my favorite, but change is good. The seniors show good sense and taste. I don’t think they will accept a loss in this uniform, no matter who the opponent. The team has the most clout on this issue because they have to wear it and last I heard everyone likes it.

UgaVII-Get those chip clips situated for your smile this weekend. You have more wrinkles than honeymoon sheets. It wouldn’t hurt if you accentuated that octopus so Bama knows where to kiss.

SIC”EM DAWGS!!

By sobedawg

September 22, 2008 5:53 PM | Link to this

Bring the alcohol and the NOISE, Dawgs! Alabama will be a tougher opponent than HOME DEPOT U. this year anyway. We’ll wear our “classic threads” and treat the trip to Jacksonville as another “business” trip. L.S.U. is also beatable.

By Crimson Forever

September 22, 2008 5:54 PM | Link to this

Ray Ray I concur (that means “agree” for you UGA fans). Maybe UGA will change jersies at halftime since they will have dug themselves a hole to crawl into by that time. TOO bad they won’t be able to get out!! Bama has 4 running backs that will run the ball up and down the field with ease!! ROLL TIDE BACKS ROLL!!!

By tidal wave

September 22, 2008 5:56 PM | Link to this

I hope UGA fans don’t claim the guy posting as blackout to be one of their own. What a pathetic piece of crap. I wonder what your parents would think of you putting down a dead Downs syndrome kid.

From the posts earlier this preseason you would have thought UGA fans were going to send their practice squad to play in this game. It seems your perspective has certainly changed and I see that you now adequately fear us enough to call for a blackout.

You can’t win because of some gimmick. This is Alabama you’re playing. Its not Hawaii or Vandy or whoever. We have our own tradition and mystique that far surpasses your own. This is not a program that can be intimidated by anyone or anything.

The mammoths that we are bringing on our offensive and defensive lines are coming to play a physical style of football you haven’t seen.

I can’t wait to see All American offensive tackle Andre Smith and all conference center Caldwell pound your d lineman into that red Georgia clay. Likewise I can’t wait to see our nimble footed 365 pound noseguard tossing 2 UGA offensive lineman around at a time like they was ragdolls. Deep down inside every dawg fan on this post knows da_n well that we are going to absolutely dominate the battle in the trenches. Even Richt knows this and is trying to pull out all the stops to gain every little edge he can. Doesn’t matter. It won’t help.

When these boys punch your guys in the mouth on the first play on both sides of the line you will then at that point understand what intimidation is all about. And it aint about the color of a jersey.

By sobedawg

September 22, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this

They better have some backs because Sarah Jessica Parker is gonna be on his backside most of the night. Our offense will keep your girls and your precious “Julio” off the field most of the night.

By Crimson Forever

September 22, 2008 6:04 PM | Link to this

You Dawg fans are setting yourself up for a “BIG” FALL. Do you think this “black jersey deal” is not plastered all over the campus at Tuscaloosa and in Bama’s dressing room. You are just giving Bama more momentum and they will be even more determined to upset your Dawgs. ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!

By Oledawg

September 22, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this

Anonymous-Thanks. Removal requested. First time for me.

By Jim

September 22, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this

Black is fitting for this gamse as I believe Alabama is the best team in the Western Division and we may be playing them again for the SEC championship. The key to success for us will getting to John Parker Wilson.

By tidal wave

September 22, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this

Sobedawg,

U must not have watched much football this season. Nobody at all has been able to get to Parker all season or did you not notice that. He can take a nap back there if he wants to with all america tackle big Andre Smith protecting his back. Conversely our defense has been harassing qbs all over. Cullen Harper can tell you all about all the sacks he took and this was without blitzing.

If Stafford got sacked several times by the chickens and then again several times by a Pac 10 team than you can count on him having a very long night against the Bama D. You have absolutely nobody that can block our massive 365lb nosetackle. Your o-line is in trouble!

Going strictly by sack totals through 4 games on both sides of the ball you can count on Stafford being harassed all night while JP can take a nap back there if he pleases.

By tidal wave

September 22, 2008 6:25 PM | Link to this

Dawg fans,

Just wanted to let you know that ESPN Gameday is coming to Athens to see us play. Surely you didn’t think they’re coming to see UGA. I say that since they only show up there about once every 10 years while they’ve shown up several times in Tuscaloosa over the same time span. If you were’nt playing us I don’t think they would bother yet again to come to Athens. Your welcome dawg fans!

By Alpha G8R

September 22, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this

All the excitement over black jerseys is gay. Very, very gay.

By Phoneguy

September 22, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this

Oh My Lord Bama wins a couple of cupcakes and the Trolls come out of the woodwork like roaches. Serious delusions of grandure. No football team can win with John Parker Wilson…. Hilarious

By NYC DAWG

September 22, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this

Chip,

Why did Richard Samuel not play against ASU?

Thanks,

By sobedawg

September 22, 2008 6:36 PM | Link to this

You idiots beat Tulane 20-6, and everybody knows that Clemson and Arkansas are both JOKES. South Carolina ALWAYS gets up for us because we are their PRIORITY OPPONENT. Andre Smith is all I hear about from you idiots…his fat a* is not gonna score any touchdowns, you inbred tallywackers! You guys have Julio Jones, an average Quarterback and 4 running backs that are BELOW Knowshon and Caleb in overall talent. You are DOOMED. Our kicker can also boot it to Jupiter.

By LifelongDawg

September 22, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this

I don’t care what combination of red and black the Dawgs wear as long as they win.

By Phoneguy

September 22, 2008 6:52 PM | Link to this

NOTE… UGA has already played a GOOD defense in USC( at their house ). I’m not gonna guarantee a win, but if UGA plays their game they will win. Dawgs 24 Tide 14

By Johnny Danger Dawg

September 22, 2008 6:56 PM | Link to this

The Bulldogs don’t need any extra motivation this week against a Top 10 opponent in front of the Gameday Crew. That’s why I was hoping they’d wait until the Tennessee game to break out the black. But I agree that heat is a concern in black, and that game against UT could be a hot 3:30 kickoff. I don’t want black jerseys in bowl games because a blackout really only works at home. Likewise, in Jacksonville, a crowd of 50% black just isn’t very intimidating.

By ad

September 22, 2008 6:58 PM | Link to this

I just read that Larry Munson is retiring. What a sad day for Georgia football.

By Phoneguy

September 22, 2008 7:14 PM | Link to this

Dear Tidalwave it doesn’t matter if JPW has all day to throw. He’ll just aim for our guys ( the ones in black ). Like he always does. I predict he throws 2 picks.. minimum.

By Dawg_1988

September 22, 2008 7:17 PM | Link to this

Crimson Forever, all it takes is just a tad of bleach to turn your sorry teams’ uniforms to PINK, you pole smoker. You are likely schnarling one right now, huh? Just keep on bobbing that head up & down to signal ‘yes’ as you schnarl, moron.

Please keep your diesel-smelling tractors the heck off of our beautiful campus when you and your fold “fop-fop-fop-fop” into town this Saturday. You’ll be gone by half-time I would suppose since the awesome Dawgs will be up by 17+ points. Don’t forget the jumper cables as you head for the John Deere, Bubba; the hotels in Athens charge a lot more than $6 per night in case you find yourself stranded and they will not allow you to room with your sister [fiancée].

AROUND THE BOWL AND DOWN THE HOLE;

ROLL, tide, ROLL. Ha ha haaaaaaaaa!!!!!

By Phoneguy

September 22, 2008 7:29 PM | Link to this

LMAO at Dawg_1988… Nice

By Phoneguy

September 22, 2008 7:38 PM | Link to this

You know how the world knows the toothbrush was invented in Alabama? If it was invented anywhere else, they would’ve called it a teethbrush. ( yeah i know its old, but its still funny ).

By Phoneguy

September 22, 2008 7:45 PM | Link to this

I just read some of the above posts a minute ago.Some people take this stuff too far, the posts about Stallings son..too far man. I make jokes too but thats in very poor taste.

By Phoneguy

September 22, 2008 7:49 PM | Link to this

With all that being said: Bama is going down

By Dawg_1988

September 22, 2008 7:50 PM | Link to this

sobedawg, you made me laugh, man. You are absolutely correct!!! Our backs can run circles around those ‘Bama inbreds. At least we have a QB with a normal name - what’s up with ‘Bama’s QB - confusion as to who the father might be at birth? Do you think it might help us to rename AJ Green (SEC player of the week, mind you) Alfred Jake Dwight Thompson Brown Smith Jackson Green????? I think not as he is just fine with abbreviating his name. I can’t wait to see how many points he will burn the AlaSpama inbreds for. It should be fun to watch ole Nikki $aban curse and throw his headset a la Stephanie Spurrier.

By Chip Towers

September 22, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this

ANY LONGTIME GEORGIA FANS THAT WANT TO BE QUOTED IN MY STORY ON LARRY MUNSON PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT ctowers@ajc.com WITH A COMMENT AND INCLUDE YOUR REAL NAME, AGE, OCCUPATION AND HOMETOWN OR GIMME YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND I’LL CALL YOU

By David Alge

September 22, 2008 8:36 PM | Link to this

Its going to take more than black to beat the Tide. I guess you are getting ready for your funeral.

ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!

By watcher16

September 22, 2008 8:47 PM | Link to this

All you Bama fans with the funeral comments: We heard the same thing from Barners and Rainbows and we all know how that turned out!!

By War Eagle

September 22, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this

Bama will not withstand the heat, UGA will win easy and it will show how Bama schedule is weak up to this date: UGA 37 Bama 17

By LifelongDawg

September 22, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this

If UGA plays for the NC, they should definitely wear the red jerseys, if possible; white would be the only other option, I guess. I’d really like to see the players in white socks and cleats again, but it doesn’t much matter in the larger scheme of things.

Too bad about Larry, but he was clearly slipping. Like most, I grew up listening to him and know only his voice as that of the Dawgs. Fall Saturdays will be poorer with his absence.

By Dawg_1988

September 22, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this

David ‘Algae’, you bottom dwelling piece of trailer trash; what are you talking about a funeral for, clown? It’s just a football game, dork. C’mon, dweeb…get real. Are you even going to the game? No, I suppose not since you cannot afford it and Wal-Mart needs you to move the carts back inside there in Gadsden on Saturday. Maybe you can sneak back to the video section and catch a glimpse of UGA pounding the elephant $hit out of AlaSPAMa during one of your multiple breaks, boy. Might want to watch your back, though….your boss probably loves to fire cart-fetching, multiple-tattooed felons!!!! Please don’t go back to your musty trailer and beat your live-in-boyfriend after UGA whips your redneck team, queer-bait; it will just land you back in jail. Get my drift?

AROUND THE BOWL AND DOWN THE HOLE;

ROLL, tide, ROLL. Ha ha haaaaaaaaa!!!!!

By Orangesux

September 22, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this

to Bama is Blacked Out - i love how everyone wants to bring up how much money Saban is being paid. Go ask Mark Richt if he would turn away a contract like that - I bet he’d say, “Where do I sign?”. Trust me, he’ll be getting that kind of smack very soon - what will you say then?

to Blacked Out - nice comments about Stallings son. Very classy - i’m sure your mother is proud. Know this - when Munson passes away - you won’t hear any “true” Bama fans say anything derogatory about this hall of fame Broadcaster. So, nice move on your part you fuggin moron.

to Dawg_1988 - you mentioned last years game and the overtime victory. I’m glad you did. Let me remind you that you were playing a team that was nowhere near as talented as this year’s team. Plus last years Tide squad had a few “me” players that didn’t buy into CNS’s “process”. That is not the case this year.

to Phone Guy - yeah, both teams have had some “cupcakes” on the schedule. But, for some reason, when we win those games we go up in the rankings and when you win your games you seem to slip. Go figure…

Now, I love the Tide and I have been a fan since the Curry years. I live in Ga and root as hard as i possibly can for UGA. They are my 2nd favorite college team. This game is going to be low scoring (like last years) and will be decided off special teams and turnovers. I think both of the offenses and defenses are a wash. It will be a great game and may even be the college game of this year. Knowshon scares me - last year was his “coming out” party.

to the point of the post - i think the jerseys are a gimmick to try to give a team that needs help a little boost. it won’t make knowshon jump higher or run faster and it dam sure won’t intimidate the Crimson Tide. Wear whatever the hell you want to wear. The Tide is for real and you better not look past us…

By Dawg_1988

September 22, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this

War Eagle, I agree. I cannot wait to see you guys hand another ‘W’ on that trash team. That would make it seven (7) straight, right? The simple fact is that AU owns the redneck ‘Bama team just the same as UGA owns the GT nerd team. I think it’s funny. Let’s keep the streak going and good luck to you guys this year. I mean that.

AROUND THE BOWL AND DOWN THE HOLE;

ROLL, tide, ROLL. Ha ha haaaaaaaaa!!!!!

By shane#1

September 22, 2008 10:25 PM | Link to this

Glad We are back in black. I will not post anymore tonight, too sad, I will sit on the patio and have a cold one. Goodbye larry!

By Johntide

September 22, 2008 10:30 PM | Link to this

I sure hope Ga plays like #2 on Saturday night. Not #1 or #3 but #2. Get it.

By Eric C.

September 22, 2008 11:03 PM | Link to this

You tide fans are sure classy.

Johntide, how long did it take you to come up with that gem?

Orange Sux, you are one unstable individual…you “root as hard as you can for UGA but love the Tide.” I could see you spontaneously combusting this weekend.

By Dawg_1988

September 22, 2008 11:04 PM | Link to this

Orangesux, dream on. It’s nice to dream, huh? A gimmick? Nope….just getting the fans into the game on the home field. I guess you’re lamenting the fact that $aban didn’t think of it sooner. Get ready or a 4th quarter @$$ whipping because it will happen, ‘Bama boy. If you do in fact live here in the great state of Georgia and ‘root’ for the sorry-@$$ team that you mentioned then thanks for the GA state tax that you pay, goober. After Saturday I hope you move back to your chicken farm in ‘Bama. How much do you make there - $4/hr? Thought so. Maybe we [GA citizens] could help you pack your U-Haul van. We won’t laugh at you….oh, no…….we promise!!

AROUND THE BOWL AND DOWN THE HOLE;

ROLL, tide, ROLL. Ha ha haaaaaaaaa!!!!!

By 1UGADWG

September 22, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this

For more than 40 years the dawgs have lined up and hunkered down in two colors; Red & White. It’s tradition. We don’t need stunts or gimicks. We’re Georgia! Not Oregon! It’s great that it got the team and fans up last year, but making it a regular part of the rotation is a bit Jim Donnan-esk to me (black stipe down the helmet). Wearing a different color shirt doesn’t help me do my job any better, and it doesn’t make us a better football team. When we tee it up between the hedges, wins will be earned by being the better team with a rich and glorious tradition; not because of a jersey. But hey, either way; GO DAWGS!

By AltamahaDawg

September 22, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this

JW , how do you know what its like at an Auburn or TN game? Lets me guess, you were there when they were playing UGA. (or more probably, you are just guessing) Ya think that might have been a big game for them?

Oddly enough, when its not CMU in town (which the students were that last to get there and the first to leave) it tend to ratchet up a few notches, just like every other place.

Obviously you were not at the last Auburn or LSU, or TN game in Sanford.

I guess it totally slipped past you that 20,000 UGA fans just treked across the country this past weekend.to support thier dawgs. It’s only Mid September.

I’ll be there for this one, screaming along with the rest of the Dawgs fans. And yes, it will be loud. And yes, you know you are full of crap saying its not going to be so after the first quarter.

“worst fans in the SEC”….Have some flipping pride, for pete sake..

By Dawg_1988

September 22, 2008 11:55 PM | Link to this

1UGADWG, you are obviously too old to be on a computer, dude. I would surmise that you have been there for the entire 40+ years - even through the ^%#$@& Goff & Donnan years that you mentioned. Here’s a hint - Donnan and Goff both sukt and it was all because of Dewlee not wanting anyone to up his record. Got it? Think about it. Just go into your kitchen, open up a Coke, take a few sips and think about it. It ain’t that hard, man. Dewlee didn’t want anyone else in there who he thought might beat his record…..there’s a nugget so just let it sink in for a moment. Okay now, back with me, geezer? It does absolutely make a difference what color jersey UGA wears, old timer. If CMR is able to motivate the team (and fans) on Saturday with the BLACK tops, then it is all worth it. College games are based entirely upon emotion, old timer. Don’t you get that? What’s wrong with you? I hope that you have a blanket to hold while UGA kicks some major butt this Saturday, geezer. Hey, it’s a late game so the chances of you catchig it are way, way down. Have a nice nap there, boy.

By dawgnation60

September 23, 2008 12:23 AM | Link to this

That was not a UGA fan that made the off-color comment on Gene Stallings son…it had to be an Obama plant barbing Palin again…sorry the idiot said such a thing on a UGA post…but imposters are rampant…Bama is my 2nd fav team in the SEC…here’s to a good clean, hard fought game with no injurys…Go Dawgs!

By Blitzkrieg's calling for a blackout!

September 23, 2008 2:18 AM | Link to this

BULLDAWG NATION!, FOOTBALL IS A GAME OF MAD MASS STIRRING MOMENTUM. I WANT TO DRAW ALL Y’ALL’S ATTENTION TO A FACT: RENNIE CURRAN’S HEADPOPPIN’ DARTH VADER BLITZ BLEW RUDY CARPENTER’S MIND! AND AFTER THAT: PURE DAWG MOMENTUM, LIKE REAL SWEET TEA. IF Y’ALL WILL RECALL: THE QUARTERBACK IS THE SPIRIT OF THE TEAM—THE VERY MIND AND LEADER FIGURE OF THE OPPONENT ARMY. WHEN YOU KNOCK HIM DOWN, NAY, WHEN YOU GIVE HIM A BLITZ LIGHTENING RECKONING, LIKE RENNIE CURRAN DID, WE’LL YOU NOT ONLY BEGIN TO WIN—GO CHECK THE ONSLAUGHT OF MAD MOMENTUM AFTER CURRAN’S FORCE BLAST ON FILM—BUT YOU LITERALLY PUT THE OPPONENT’S KING IN CHECK. WE NEED TO CONTINUE THIS, AND RICHT EASTWOOD CALLED FOR A BLACK OUT OVER BAMA. I AGREE MIGHTILY! BUT BLACK OUT THEIR QB! KEEP UP THE PRESSURE FANS, ALMUNI, FAMILY AND FRIENDS! BLITZKRIEG’S GOING FOR A BLACKOUT! GO DAWGS SIC ‘EM AND KEEP SICKIN’ WILLIE! IT’S WORKING: GOOD ARTICLES AND QUESTIONS CHIP TOWERS! GOD BLESS GEORGIA AND GOD BLESS THE BULLDAWG NATION!

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

September 23, 2008 2:41 AM | Link to this

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In all of sports, Larry Munson is the best announcer of all-time. Baseball had a few like him. College Football used to have some like him. None have endured to this day, but Larry Munson. We Georgia Bulldogs have always turned off every broadcast volume except for his. Our opponents recognize that in post-game comments, they are forced to respond to his call of the game. Everyone knows Larry Munson is a Georgia Bulldog. We are worried about this team’s strength. They are good; very good. Can we contain that guy. Our guys are there; who’s got it. Run. Run. Run. We just broke them. We’re open in the end zone. Down the sideline, we go. We just ran right over them. A Freshman. They just can’t stop us; it’s been a battle. We’ve got a man there. I wish Larry Munson nothing but the best personally. For all the kids who never will get their play at Georgia immortalized, we can always imitate Larry Munson and how he would have told the world how the play actually looked. His grovel voice pleading that our opponent not be as good as they seemed to Larry Munson, clearly endeared himself to every opponent each week. My God, they are good he would exclaim. If you haven’t already, you might want to read the comments by other teams’ fans about how much they Love Larry Munson. One would think that his partisan Georgia Bulldog viewpoint would grate on our opponents. It never did. They would just sit there and listen in awe with all the rest of the sports’ world. There might never be another who can emulate, but there should be a School of Journalism course designed to do nothing but study how a game is described for their fans. In closing out his illustrious career, it is only fitting that he would think of us. If you want to be a broadcaster, you must have a thorough study of how he so enjoys life and knows that he is there for us to color the pageantry of a sports’ contest. “I can’t express enough my deep feelings toward the Georgia football fans,” Munson said in a release. “They have been so friendly especially during this most recent period of time. I feel I owe them so much more than I can give. I’ll remember all the great times with the Dogs and have the fondest wishes and good luck toward them all.” It is not us that you owe, but we. Thank you.

I nominate Larry Munson for The Legendary Larry Munson Award.

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Alabama hasn’t played anyone who can run the football. UGA can with Knowshon Moreno. John Parker Wilson, Pat Dye former assistant to Bear Bryant who absolutely was certain that he would replace the Bear, might be the more experienced QB of him and Matthew Stafford, but John Parker Wilson will be 17-14 after he plays Matthew Stafford. UGA lines are better than Alabama’s.

By steve

September 23, 2008 6:41 AM | Link to this

Should save them for the LSU game.They like to wear white at home.It would have been great!!!!GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Dawg4Life

September 23, 2008 7:14 AM | Link to this

I guess UGA shouldn’t even play the game… Bama is bringing Terrance Cody, we might as well forfeit…

By Nachos

September 23, 2008 7:16 AM | Link to this

Two words you will never hear in the same sentence: “classy” and “UGA fans”….

By Dawg4Life

September 23, 2008 7:17 AM | Link to this

P.S- Here is a great comparison of Julio Jones and AJ Green…

The Freshman Receivers

By dogfan

September 23, 2008 7:57 AM | Link to this

What’s this - the 3rd time in the last 5 or 6 games. Alabama’s a big game - but all of ‘em are if UGA wants a shot at getting in the NC game. I don’t really see a reason for the black jerseys now. Surely the players and fans will be up for the Alabama game regardless of the color of the jerseys. Let’s not overplay this thing to the point that the ‘black-out” loses its edge.

By GaDawg

September 23, 2008 8:15 AM | Link to this

As an avid DAWG fan, I would like to see us Dedicate this Year to the greatest Radio Announcer of all times Larry Munson lets MUNSON the tide. GO DAWGS!

By Natalie

September 23, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this

As a dawg fan in Alabama, it’s awful, but just make sure the Bulldog Nation knows, the Alabama Players are actually saying they think its CUTE we are going to wear our black jerseys. Its on the actual news of players saying this. UGA Defense, get the smug little quarterback - JP- and set him down a few times, quickly!!! Get up on them early Dawgs and get up Big - LEAVE NO DOUBT should be our slogan for the remainder of the year…. LEAVE NO DOUBT- UGA is one of the top teams in the nation.

By Black it OUT!!!

September 23, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

I think the fans should choose the blackout game once a year. Tell the fans what they think is the biggest game and come wearing black to that game. Then once the dawgs start pregame workouts red look in the stands and if they fill they want to black it out then come back out in black. That way the opposing team never knows!!!

By STephen

September 23, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

CHIP

CHIP

SOMEONE PLEASE LET COACH RICHT AND THE PLAYERS KNOW ABOUT THIS!!!

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1620670543?bclid=431782885&bctid=1811559535

watch this and listen to what the ALABAMA coaches say at the 1:05 mark of this clip!!!

They say were in black cause we are goin to a M$%% FU%^*(( Funeral!!!

LET THE PLAYERS KNOW!!!! THIS IS BULLETIN BOARD STUFF!!!

By Stephen

September 23, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

BAMA KILLED THE LINK

Lucky for us its already on YOUTUBE!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWt9M5fJ-cA

Let’s let them have it dawgs!!!

By Stephen

September 23, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

BAMA KILLED THE LINK

Lucky for us its already on YOUTUBE!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWt9M5fJ-cA

Let’s let them have it dawgs!!!

check out the 1:04 comment

By hunterj6

September 23, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

Help, Help, Help…

I know that Munson is retired and I know that we are gonna wear black jerseys,…

But where was Richard Samuel on Saturday? I didn’t even see him on the sideline,

Someone please help…

By Dennis Franchione

September 23, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

Who cares what their coaches say? That stuff is said in the locker room ALL the time! Get a clue you buffoon. P.S. David Pollack’s motor never stops running. Gig em! Fran

By STephen

September 23, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this

I know its said in the locker rooms, but hey, he was stupid enough to say it and have it on record in PUBLIC…

so we should shut him up in public

By voice of reason

September 23, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

STephen, glad you translated that for me because I couldn’t understand a word of that. Yeah, I’m sure that will get to the UGA players and coaches before gametime and it WILL NOT be good for the tide. UGA kills…42-3! Third string in for UGA by the 4th qtr. JPW cries just like Colt Brennan. Gonna kind of feel sorry for him.

By I-DOG

September 23, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

Oledawg:

Just to clarify… my statement wasn’t that UGA SHOULD lose to LSU or Bama. Of course, I hope we win them all.

With an SEC schedule winning 20 games in a row is a tall order and IF we lose a game I hope it is LSU or Bama. Auburn while being a West opponent, would likely be too late in the year for UGA to overcome and get into the NCG, but that would probably be my 3rd pick.

Bama is getting better under Saban, lets just hope that they aren’t quite there yet and that we get the W Saturday night.

By HIGHLIFE= CHAMPAGNE OF BEERS

September 23, 2008 6:56 PM | Link to this

Jennifer Parker Wilson is as overated as Beanie “my toe is killing me” Wells. UGA will dominate and Julio and Jennifer will look like Calvin Johnson and Reggie Ball. I would like to quote my close friend, PBR=AMERICA IN A CAN, BUCK FAMA. Bama is almost as overated as Clemson was.

By ROBBOB

September 23, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this

Wasn’t UGA helmet’s silver without the “G” before Dooley changed them to red with the “G”? Silver helmet with the “G”, I think I would like them with the black jersey and silver britches.

By GO TECH 610

September 24, 2008 12:20 AM | Link to this

Why ROBBOB?

Then they would look like the criminals of the NFL…the Oakland Raiders….come to think of it….

Yes!!!! DING, DING, DING!!!! That will work perfectly for UGA. Black and Silver= the ghetto Raiders, and the Criminal Crime DAWGS!!!!

I love the idea!!!! then the both teams representing the NFL and NCAA football will officially don the black and silver combination as nothing more than criminals and ghetto superstars!!!!

HAHAHA!!! What UGA d*******!!!!!!

By Knowshons white girlfriend

September 24, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

HA HA ALABAMA THE BEAR IS DEAD. THE BLACKOUT WILL SWALLOW THE TIDE SATURDAY> UGA THE GREATEST TEAM OF ALL TIME> 1982 NATIONAL CHAMPS BABY!

By Garo19

September 24, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

I am kind of torn between this. I am sort of a traditionalist, I love those red jerseys with those silver britches, nothing to me looks finner in the land. Yet, those black jerseys look really good to. I don’t mind wearing the black jerseys more often. Obviously this is a big game. It is a night game televised by ESPN, Game Day is going to be there, and two top ten teams playing against each other, it kind of makes sense to wear the black jerseys. Now I don’t want to see them every other game but it is nice to sort of get that feel we had at the Auburn game. Everyone is pumped about this game because it is a blackout, so whatever motivates our team and gets us a W, I am for it.

Here is another proposition for everyone, what about bringing out the red pants with the white shirt for the Tennessee game. As everyone recalls, the 1980 game when Herschel ran over Bill Bates they wore the red pants. I personally love the red pants and would like to see them pulled out again, and by the way, we won that game against Tennessee.

By Saban In Black

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

Let’s face it. Big time college football has evolved into “gladiatorial combat” that reminds many of the Roman Empire. I grew up in Georgia and have lived in Birmingham for 32 years. Many misconceptions about Alabama football in Georgia….and vice versa I’m sure. I think Georgia should leave the uniforms alone. They have been tinkering with the red, white, and black for years now. Why …? The uniforms of the 70’s looked fantastic. As for Alabama, they’ve left theirs alone. I think it’s the classiest look out there.

The blackout is fine and fun. Nick Saban was wearing a black golf shirt in his weekly press conference. When asked why, he replied that it was his last clean shirt. So have some fun with it I say.

It will come down to Bama’s O line vs Georgia’s D line. And it will be the hardest hitting game of the year. The mentally toughest will prevail. The jersey thing will be fun but have no effect on the outcome. The winner will remain the team that executes the best. It will be loud for both teams.