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By godawg

October 8, 2008 8:21 AM | Link to this

Dawgs better be ready. Although not very optimistic, the fans up here can see the new Vol QB Nick Stephens leading the team to an upset in Athens and Philopottomas playing the spoiler the rest of the season to save his J-O-B…

By baloney

October 8, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this

Onward UGA to the NC parade.

By DawginGermany

October 8, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

Dawgs will be ready. Still a lot to play for this season. Anyone who thinks the dawgs are out of it are crazy. IF we take care of buisness and win out, things will fall into place. I would love a rematch with BAMA in the SEC Championship game. LETS GO DAWGS!

By lakerat

October 8, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this

What did you expect when one team is clearly bad and the other has been exposed as being merely adequate against inferior competition and terrible against really good competition?

By Ace

October 8, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

If we take Tenn for granted, we could be in for a very rude awakening! Nobody is the SEC is a gimme any more and Mark Richt better make that point to our Dawgs! wake up youngsters and smell the roses! the upcoming schedule does not allow you to take a week off! Get it in gear and be the team the original AP Poll for this year thought you were!

By dawgone in GA

October 8, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this

Sorry, but UGA wants no part of AL in the SEC championship game!

By BarkinDawg

October 8, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this

The dawgs better be ready for Tennessee because I am sure that Tennessee will be ready for us. An upset over UGA is one thing that can save their season and the last thing we need is a let down against them that will kill our season!!!!!!!!

GO DOGS!

By Atlanta Gator

October 8, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this

Everything being equal, Georgia should absolutely crush Tennessee by 3 or more touchdowns in this year’s game, but this is college football, where anything can happen and sometimes does.

An awful lot depends on how the Dawgs respond to the Bama loss. Are they crushed because their national title hopes are likely gone? There was a time when the prospect of playing for an SEC championship was more than enough … is it still? Perhaps the Dawg coaches (and fans) have allowed too much talk of the MNC to intrude on the reality of the SEC East chase. We will see if the Dawgs can pull their heads together, or whether a lesser Volunteers team will upset them for the third consecutive season.

By aaron

October 8, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

it’s only natural that there would be a dip in fan excitement after a disappointing UGA loss and knowing that UT is having a very bad year.

still, i’m pumped for DAWG football and some sweet revenge. i think UGA will come out fast and eventually win this game by at least 25 points.

By Sautee Dawg

October 8, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

For me the rivalry against Tenn. comes in at 4th behind Fla. AUB. And GT. Dawgs should be ready after an embarassing loss to ALA. If Stafford has time to throw the ball shouldn’t be close at all, if not look for a long day and whoever makes the least mistakes will win. Better be ready though Tenn. always brings a good game to Athens.

By dawgs4ever

October 8, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

I am VERY nervous about this game. On paper, we should win. But we should have won the past two years, too….and we got killed. WIN OUT??? After what Bama did to us, can you imagine what is going to happen in LSU? Can our lines stop Florida’s? Vandy will be HARD. I’m not that worried about Auburn because they can’t score. But they can stop us from scoring. Frankly, Yech may be the next toughest game on our schedule after LSU and Florida. I am very, very nervous about our season.

By gomdawg

October 8, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

YES, we are excited about the game I think Coach ownes we the fans and the players this one when we get up on them then bury their azz 72-10 we the fans NEED THIS. GO DAWGS !!!!!!!

By Sautee Dawg

October 8, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this

Dawgone in Ga.

I’m with you on that, once is enough!

By LizDawg

October 8, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this

* GT is unequivably the Dawgs biggest rivalry. (Even though UGA absolutely owns them)* Gators, Vols, & Barn are big rivals but nothing is sweeter than beating Tech, especially SEVEN IN A ROW (soon to be 8!)

By astrodawg

October 8, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

All the concern about the players, last game the coaches clearly were not ready and let down their players. Will those same coaches be ready this week?

By Junkyard Blawg

October 8, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

This is a statement game and the fans need to be ready for a battle. UT has as much talent as anyone in the SEC and they are fighting for their lives. I hate UT as much as UF as I remember all the Peyton Manning years. It wasn’t that long ago we tore the goalposts down in celebration of finally beating UT. I hate their fight song, I hate the retina burning color of Knoxville on Saturday, and I want UT to lose every game from here on out. It better start on Saturday or it won’t be very long before UGA is looking at an 8-4 year after being rated #1. Let’s go Dawg Fans!

By Erk

October 8, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

Dawgs better be fired up for Tennessee. Don’t ever count UT or Fulmer out. Too many times Tennessee has looked weak in the early season and then played their best game against Georgia. Thank goodness Cutcliffe is gone as he had our defense figured out easily the past two years. I believe it was ‘04 when UT had lost a couple of games coming into Athens & we were undefeated and had just blown LSU out. We came out flat & UT beat us. Players & fans alike need to keep the intensity up for this one.

By ChattaDawg

October 8, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

Living in Chattanooga makes the vols the bitter rival! After the last two years, this game is HUGE for the DAWGS. TN plays best when given up on. DAWGS better be and I believe they will be ready to take care of business. Lots of football left to be played…SEC Championship and National Championship still there for the DAWGS. Must destroy the Hounds and Phat Phil this weekend. Win the toss, take the ball and score on the first possession.

Go Dawgs and Show No Mercy!

By Lindsey

October 8, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

I have got the passion for Dawgs vs UT right here! Since our loss to AL I have been waiting for this Saturday to see the Bulldogs lay the smack down on UT, especially after the last 2 years. Our guys will be ready, GO DAWGSS!!!!

By 82DAWG

October 8, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

When you get smacked down like we did against Alabama it is hard to get that excitement back. I had 25 people over at my house. I spent the afternoon grilling Johnsonville bratwurst & Italian sausage and burgers. People brought wings, potato salad, chips dip, etc. We had Coors, Leinenkugle Sunset Wheat, everything. Then I spent most of the first half in the kitchen cleaning because I could not watch the smackdown. I had guests consoling me. Everyone but the Alabama fans left the party at halftime. I then had Alabama people coming up to me with my son’s stuffed bulldog going arf arf arf. This is not something you recover from in 10 days. This one goes strait to the bone. Will I watch the game Saturday? Yes. Am I pumped about it right now? No. This team played weak against GSU, vanilla against CMU, weak against SC, well against ASU and pathetic against Ala. I will follow them all the way, but I can’t get excited about them right now.

By robodawg

October 8, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

Make no mistake, UT is one team I would like us to not only beat but completely humiliate.

As long as our thin linebacker corps can stuff the run, I think we’ll beat them solidly. It will take some fantastic heroics for UT to keep this one close. But playing the Dawgs seems to bring out the best in them. They’ve been underperforming so far this season, a game like this can change that.

One problem is, with the Vols struggling like they are, we’ll be punished in the polls if the game is at all close.

By TheItalianDawg

October 8, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this

In fact, one loss Georgia or SEC team is very much in the mix for the NC game. look at the teams ahead in the poll, Oklahoma which I think is overrated will play Texas this week, Missouri will probably play both , Alabama and LSU will play each other, USC had already a loss. so I think its absolutely a distraction and have no meaning to talk about the NC game, the media love talking about it to fill air time. Anyway about Tennessee, it puzzles me how they got the best of Georgia the past 2 years. as I said our Dummass DC Martinez is just very easy to be figured out by Tennessee, like Tennessee knows all the D signals of Georgia. here is an interesting comparison, Tennessee had absolutely way better team than Tennessee now in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004, Tennessee lost to Georgia in all these years except 2004 where the score was 19-14 and if it wasn’t for a busted coverage Georgia should have won it. anyway our DC was vangorden, compare him it to martinez. Georgia now has better offense, athlete in General and still got destroyed by very average Tennessee team the past 2 year is just unbelievable. Here is my suggestion if coach richt doesn’t want to demote Martinez I can understand but when we playing Tennessee let coach garner put the defensive plan, just for that game because it is clear that Martinez for some reason can NOT beat Tennessee. Georgia should destroy Tennessee this weekend not because we are a better team its because Tennessee is pathetic on offense and hopefully they will stay that way. go dawgs

By dawgs4ever

October 8, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

Personally, I hate, hate, HATE Tennessee most (Tech comes in a close second). This game will not be a blow out. It will be close as it usually is. Stafford will have to be on and the line must give him a few seconds to check down receivers. Against SC and Bama, it was like they were having a footrace to see who gets to the QB first. Tennessee has a good defense and a great Dline. I said before that we can match up with Bama in the skill positions, but the lines can’t block or pressure the QB. It better change this Saturday or Arian Foster and Co. will just run, run and run some more. TN can’t pass, but they won’t need to. I have a bad feeling about this game, but I hope I am dead wrong.

By thejester

October 8, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

all u dog fans are talking bout winning out……….it aint gonna happen. not only do you have to finish out the sec schedule you have to finish up with a very underated TECH team…..be afraid be very afraid

By JB

October 8, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this

Dawgs have several weaknesses:

I’m not sure about the Chemistry of this team yet.

No pressure on any QB , YET.

Young, jelling offensive line.

Not a Dawg Defensive back within 10 yards of any pass caught by the other team.

60 minute intensity missing.

By Mike

October 8, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

As a TN fan, there is no passion for this GA/TN game this year because there is nothing to be excited about as a TN fan. Our program is declining, we cannot score on a high school team, and the media is just piling it on. While the TN D is pretty solid, not much expected from the offense or special team. I expect GA to win pretty easily….Go Vols!

By DirtyDawg

October 8, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

And just how would you expect Georgia fans to react given the results of the Alabama game? I mean the air was pretty much let out of our balloon - over-inflated as it may well have been - and we’re concerned that just maybe we’re not all that good and until we have a chance to check it out - in this case against a desperate Tennessee team - we’ll keep our composure, thank you very much.

Last time I checked David Cutcliff and the Ainge kid ain’t at Tennessee anymore, so we’ll see what happens. They’ve got a good defense - leading the conference - and we’ve had out problems against good defenses. So we’ll have to keep our passions in check until kickoff - or at least the pre-game drunk-out and Dawg Walk - and see. Meanwhile the players had better have it together even if we don’t. After all the fans were into the Alabama game from the beginning and we know how that turned out -now it’s the players turn to get off to a better start. I just hope they aren’t too tired from the penalty penalties to play hard for 60 minutes.

By Volman

October 8, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this

Tennessee always starts off the year 1-0, because we know UGAG is on the schedule. It wouldn’t matter if we were 0-4 when we meet the puppies. We know we’ll win. Last year, TN was very average and got lucky in more than a few wins, yet we bounced the leg humpers from one endzone to the other. Get ready for the UGAG Bandwagon to lose a couple of wheels.

By Mountain Dawg

October 8, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

As a life-long resident of Georgia living near the Tennesse state line, I can tell you the rivalry is alive and well. Fat Phil and his entire gang of Philbillies will travel to Athens and be ready to play our Dawgs. Hopefully his bunch of thugs and toothless rednecks will have a long hitchhike back to their dirt floors and wife/sister after the game.

By GHJ

October 8, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

Mark my words, UT will play their BEST game of the year vs. UGA. Georgia will also play their best game this year and prevail. There is LOTS of football left this year.

By T'ville Dawg

October 8, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this

Chip-

My take on the lack of passion is that a lot of people are distracted right now regarding the country’s financial crisis, the election, etc. Not that we have lost any passion for our DAWGS, rather we are in some sad times for other reasons.

That being said, I will be camped out Sat with the grill fired up and cold brewsky in hand to cheer on the DAWGS. Hope CMR and the coaches them ready. TENN is always a dangerous team.

GO DAWGS!!!

By TheItalianDawg

October 8, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

Yes dawgs4ever you are dead wrong! Georgia will win this game very comfortably, count on it, I think our OL will be way better than every body’s expectations. The fans are not excited because of our loss to Alabama, and honestly I feel this loss is not necessarily a bad thing, just think about it!! this loss could push Georgia to be tougher, smarter, more physical and be humble

By GW

October 8, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

Chip, From which fans do you “sense” a lack of passion from on a Wednesday when everybody is worried about their economies? I woke up at 2AM this morning worried about the game. The players are the ones that have to be ready to play. Fans were passionate against Bama but the players and coaches were not prepared. You’re just writing fodder for conversation I’m sure.

By jfergNCdawg

October 8, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

Chip, I believe you’ve pointed out the elephant in the room. We all secretly wanted the Dawgs to go undefeated against the hardest schedule in college football. So, there is a bit of let down for us because that was our pipe dream. Sure, the players’ and coaches’ goals of winning the SEC east and going to the SEC champ game are still in tact…but as UT showed last year…you can win the east and go to the SEC champ game and not be relevant at all on the national scene. So….if the Dawgs come out and play with passion, the fans will be right there behind them by the end of the first play. But, if the dawgs look like the team we saw against Bama….it will be tough to be more excited that the team.

By Super Fan

October 8, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

This is the reasons the rankings should come out a month into the season. Teams change from season to season. This is so not the same Georgia team that beat up on a very weak Hawaii last year. We knew the offensive and defensive lines were very weak. We do know that Tennessee is huge up front and if they go with a power running game and “butter fingers” can hold on to the ball at tailback for the Vols, it is going to be a long day in Athens again. Come on Coach Martinez, how bout making a team one dimensional for a change.

By Jack

October 8, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

I thinking about moving to Big Orange country. My sister’s pretty hot.

By TechNerd

October 8, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

After UGAy loses this one who will you place the blame on then? Before the UA game you all talked about was how Marky Mark and CWM were the greatest coaches ever. After that game you are calling for firings.

Prediction UT 28 UGAy 20

Knowshon gets shut down for the 2nd week in a row and FatMatt can’t handle any kind of pressure in the pocket.

By jumbo

October 8, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

UGA 34-13. UT is down and I just don’t see any chance of them winning unless the Dawgs turn the ball over several times.

And my fellow LSU fans on here that are confident that we are going to beat the Gators are not being realistic in my mind. The Swamp is a tough place and we have to control Teebow and Harvin as well as be able to run the ball. It can done but it won’t be easy. We certainly can’t play like we did 2 years ago when Russell fumbled on their half-yard line.

Geaux Tigers Go SEC

By Zeb

October 8, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

82DAWG, I’m with ya man. These injuries have killed us. I’m sorry that the game killed your party, but that’s life. If we can’t take care of Tenn…….then we are in trouble………..and boys…..it just may not be Tennessee we can’t beat.

By YUP

October 8, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

Georgia will play to the level of its competition!

By What a bunch of pansies

October 8, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

Did the Haitians give up when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

Dawg fans keep whining about Alabama. Geez people, Georgia played with skill and heart in that game in the second half and made it a contest. There was a legitimate reason Saban was ticked after the game – his boys who had kicked butt in the first half got theirs kicked in the second.

UGA should have a good season. We’ve got the horses, the coaches and the motivation … get to the SEC championship game and hopefully a rematch with Alabama. Oh, and I want to make it two in a row against Florida real bad.

By NewnanDawgCF

October 8, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

I don’t think this is a lack of passion. I think it is fans being cautious about expectations because of the last 2 games vs. Tenn. and the recent debacle against Alabama. I, for one, know that I will be just as passionate and cheering just as loud at this game as I ever have, but I’m certainly not going to talk any smack or get overconfident; that can always bite you later. Don’t confuse rational behavior leading up to the game for a lack of passion about it.

GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!

By champ

October 8, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

1. Florida
2. UT
3. Auburn
4. GT

Maybe the lack of passion is from most fans still having a little bit of a hangover from the Alabama game. 31 points given up in the first half?!?!? That and everyone has seen how bad UT is this year.

By Mikey in the SAV

October 8, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

Why do the Vols use orange as a team color ?

So their fans and coaches can come out of the deer stands and the road crews and go straight to the game without changing…

By Garrett

October 8, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

I think the Tennessee game is right up there in important games for Georgia. Now granted, after UGA getting murdered by Bama and Tenn looking struggling against a middle of the road MAC team, it is only natural that the game is going to be as hyped as usual. I do believe Tennessee has an advantage coming into the game. Georgia has to win in order to keep any slim hope of a BCS championship alive. Tennessee is playing for pride, this is definetely to me a set-up game for Georgia. What happened last year? Tennessee and Knoxville was getting ready to ride Fulmer out of town and what happened? They destroyed us. Georgia needs to get off to a quick start, deep pass to green or something like that. We don’t need to be hanging around with these guys come the fourth quarter. Lets have a good game and end this 2 year loosing streak to Tennessee. Go Dawgs!

By Blackout Hater

October 8, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

Chip, A lack of perceived enthusiasm is much better than false enthusiasm stemming from a tired gimmick. The players are pumped, but instead of worrying about jerseys, they are concentrating on playing.

By Dawg Fud

October 8, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this

TechNerd - sure are full of yourself after that big Duke win, huh?

By Phoneguy

October 8, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

The vols are always a dangerous team. Especially since Willie Martinez lets the Wr’s and tight ends catch short passes ALL DAY ( which Tn is known for ). I hate everything to do with obnoxville.

BTW Tech fans, wait til you do something to brag about before you spout off. Until then, keep working on that female robot in your mommy’s basement ok?

By WSP Dawg

October 8, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

Chip,
The Tennessee rivalry is tops in my book. Nine straight years of beat downs while I was in middle, high school, and college by a miserable group of tang-colored orange people playing that horrible backwoods fight song is enough to make anyone sick. With that said I have an awful feeling about this game. I was listening to Wes Durham talk about this game on the radio yesterday and he said something like, “If what I think is going to happen in Saturday in Athens, Tennessee could be 8-4 before this is all said and done.” At first I was angry, but then I thought - I have no right to be angry. There is every indication in the world that this is going to be a very tough game to win for the dawgs. UT always has strong, talented athletes in much the way that Alabama does this year. We’ve gotten totally crushed by them for two years in a row.

So perhaps that’s why there is little passion about this game. There are probably a lot of Dawg fans very worried about this game. And with the high expectations for UGA this year and the current state of the Tennessee program, it’s not a huge validation of anything if we win. But if we lose well…

So the “high” to come from the win isn’t all that high and the “low” from the loss could be pretty low. Not to mention that we could just as easily get crushed again.

By wreckmaniac

October 8, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

One pack of rednecks playing another. It should be called the Clampett bowl. This is a setup for UGA because they will turn in another South Carolina-like flat performance for at least 3 qtrs. If UGA does win, it will be by a little and will cause another poll drop. What’s with the UGA fans stating their interest in beating Tech? I think its because they see that they can’t compete in the Almighthy SEC.

By Mobile Dawg

October 8, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

Chip, you’re right about the intensity, at least with me. It hasn’t been the same since the blackout, I mean blowout.

I’m still not over the Bama debacle. I don’t have a problem with losing, but, I just can’t stomach our team not showing up; it seems to happen once or twice every year. No reason this team shouldn’t at least be competetive with anyone in the country. UGA coaches still in MY Dawghouse, not that it matters to anyone. We just shouldn’t get blown out, period. It was encouraging to see Richt getting tougher, at least concerning the penalties.

I’m not a fair weather fan but I passed on two tickets to Saturdays game. I also won’t sit inside and waste a beautiful Saturday afternoon. We’re going to the beach with the soon to be two year old. I do wish I could follow it on the radio. We will check out the highlights and hope for the best.

Good Luck Dawgs, crush the Orange.

By Will

October 8, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

As usual, we will come out flat against Tenn and make a couple of dumb a* penalties and they go up 10-0 or 14-0 in the first quarter. I think we then go on to win maybe 28-27 but we still have massive problems on the Offensive and Defensive lines, we struggle again with stupid penalties and we have a terrible game plan set up by are assistant coaches. Namely Mike Bobo.

By Heyberto

October 8, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

My primary rivalry rankings

1. Florida
2. Auburn
3. Tennessee
4. Georgia Tech (this high because of History, P. Johnson may restore the importance of it)
5. South Carolina

Thi

By Missman

October 8, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this

I am sometimes amazed at the AJC sports staff and how y’all rotate people in and out, much a like a coach. All of a sudden, Tim Tucker is “Mr. Bulldog Nation,” after we hadn’t seen his byline in years.

C.G.

By ace

October 8, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

BoBoo and Willie(the weasel) should both be embarrassed to look in the mirror. They blame the players for not executing when they give them schemes that look as if they were drawn up in the sand. How about this. Kirby Smart (who is now the defensive co-ordinator for Alabama) was on the staff at Ga. but guess what they had him coaching, running backs. He coached the secondary at LSU the secondary at Miami (pros) he played defense in college but he wasn’t smart enough to coach the defense at Ga. Then there is Muschamp one of the hottest defensive coaches in the country and played at Ga.,do you think Ga. would try to hire him? Forget it he has too much fire and brimstone for Missionary Richt. Muschamp and Smart both coached at some great programs, where did Martinez coach! Who wouldn’t trade the Weasel for either one of them? You would be an idiot not to! Georgias offense is too predictable and their defense is not physical. The only reason GA. wins is because of their superb athletes. If Richt coached at a school without the athletes he has at Georgia he wouldn’t win crap

By Phoneguy

October 8, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

The vols are always a dangerous team. Especially since Willie Martinez lets the Wr’s and tight ends catch short passes ALL DAY ( which Tn is known for ). I hate everything to do with obnoxville.

BTW Tech fans, wait til you do something to brag about before you spout off. Until then, keep working on that female robot in your mommy’s basement ok?

By YoungDawg

October 8, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

Chip, what’s the hold up in deciding the SEC TV selections for Oct. 18? Why doesn’t CBS just go ahead & exercise there 6 day option? Does Homecoming have something to do with it?

[http://www.secsports.com/index.php?s=&urlchannelid=2&urlarticleid=11621&urlsubchannelid=&changewellid=2]

My guess is CBS doesn’t want to use there 6 day option yet & they have chosen LSU at SC. The next choice goes to ESPN who probably wants our game for that night but we won’t do it because it’s homecoming. If that’s correct then it would be the second (straight) night game. Doesn’t the UGA athletic department about the number of night games per year?

As far as today’s topic goes…Tennessee is our rival that I despise the most! Them having a down year has tempered my enthusiasm a little along with being worried about how this game will turn out. On paper we should wax them BUT they need this game BAD & it’s Tennessee which for some reason always seems to scare our players. If we can get over the Gators hex then surely we can overcome our mental thing with the Vols! So those things combined with all the stuff going on in my life have me a little worried or distracted from or about this game. However make no mistake when I FINALLY get to the game & in my seat. (Usually I’m there early for the Dawg Walk but last week it was close to kickoff & it looks like it will be this week.) I’ll be enthused & will hopefully see us put the whippin on ole Phat Phil Foolmer he deserves!

By Michael G.

October 8, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

as long as the team is fired up and ready to play, then I could care less about whether “fans” are ready for this weekend or not.

Go Dawgs

By UT96

October 8, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

I’m really torn here, I love my Vols but I want Fulmer gone. I will never for the Vols to lose but if we lose, let it be by alot.

FIRE JUNIOR SAMPLES, UMM, I MEAN PHIL FULMER!

By PTC DAWG

October 8, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

ANY Dawg fan who says they are scared for UGA to play Alabama, turn in your DAWG card.

By dan

October 8, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

I think the bye week will help the Dawgs. It helped them last year when they had a bye week before Florida and they won that game 42-30. Tennessee had a bye week before the UGA game last year and won 35-14. Bye weeks are a huge deal in the SEC b/c even a bad team( like Tennessee is this year) has talented players and an extra week of preparation can really help you especially against a rival. I know that Tennessee struggled last year and pulled it together down the stretch, but this Tennessee team is AWFUL on offense as in Notre Dame 2007 awful. This Vol team reminds me a lot of the 2005 version that went 5-6 and had problems at the QB position. The Vols have talent on defense especially in the secondary. Their offensive line is solid and their running game is good. I think those elements will keep the Vols in the game, but they don’t have the leadership on offense to pull off the upset. I say the Dawgs will win 23-19.

By Gen Neyland

October 8, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

UGA fans should be salavating. This is your payback year against the Volunteers. No, there isn’t alot on the line for Tennessee other than knocking off UGA, but UGA does have alot to play for. The East is still undecided but is narrowed down. UT has basically eliminated themselves and may be viewed as no more then a pest this year to the UGA fan. Nonetheless, at some point they’ll find something. A something that may turn a crappy season thusfar into a season of, ‘Where was that at the beginning?’…In reality, UGA should win this game. From my seat, unless the UT defense can outscore the UGA offense, it’s practically a done deal…Bulldawgs, start celebrating the win Friday night…

By BuzzFactor

October 8, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

Okay 2 Tech fans spatting off, no worse than the few UGA fans that do the same on the Tech board.

Anyway, my take on this UT vs UGA matchup. The dogs will come out slow with the hangover still a little over them. Not to mention, this has been a slow starting team this year anyway. But I look for the O to crank up in the second with the game still close and start to pull away. This should be a game that in the end, gives you dogs a spring board to get thems rolling again.

I think by Friday the dog fans will be closer to normal, tasting some revenge in the air, but not sure it will quite reach blowout status, though still a solid win in the end. …hope yall win out leading into Thanksgiving.

By McGowan in Dallas

October 8, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

We are your biggest rival. We play well together socially, but you hate our football team. Admit it. We beat you 9 times in a row…..When you won in Athens you were bad sports about it. I was there. You don’t think we give you enough respect. Well, I call it Florida syndrome. Florida owns us. The challenge is we play them too early in the season to really build up a good hate. The funny thing is we will probably beat you……Good luck in your games other than this one. Beat Florida…….We certainly can’t lately……

By Kent N

October 8, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

After Saturday the excuses will roll and reality will set in. If by chance the homers of Ga win they will have beaten one of the worst UT teams in a decade or more. Then as usual those homers fans will talk again of how great they are. LSU will wax that uga squad !

By McGowan in Dallas

October 8, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

We are your biggest rival. We play well together socially, but you hate our football team. Admit it. We beat you 9 times in a row…..When you won in Athens you were bad sports about it. I was there. You don’t think we give you enough respect. Well, I call it Florida syndrome. Florida owns us. The challenge is we play them too early in the season to really build up a good hate. The funny thing is we will probably beat you……Good luck in your games other than this one. Beat Florida…….We certainly can’t lately……

By AltamahaDawg

October 8, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

GAWDALMIGHTY, The University of Georgia football team lost a game and now some folks aren’t “allowing themselves” to get excited about the next game, against TN? I don’t give a damn if we had lost the last 3 , I’m excited about it. I’ve spent the last 4 decades figuring out mathematical equations as to how UGA can still win the SEC, which is the only goal that matters.

I woudn’t read too much into the perception that this is not a passionate game. The staff and players are immune to the drama queen, armchair, knee jerk reactions, and know what’s at stake.

By J Bowman

October 8, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

I grew up 5 miles from the Tennessee line and have been a dawg all my 57 years. I don’t know about everybody else, but it’s not hard for me to really passionate about this game. Especially after last year’s game. If you can’t get up for beating an SEC east rival, you need to examine your priorities. We’re still playing to win the East and we can’t afford to lose another game.

By GoDawgs!

October 8, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

To answer the rivalry question, I HATE Tennessee. They’re waaaay ahead of Tech and Auburn, and a little ahead of Florida for me personally. They were monsters to us when I was in school in Athens (‘95-‘00), much worse than any other fans in my personal experience during that time frame. And to wreckmaniac I would LOVE to see Tech play in the SEC. The schedule has been weak at best, and this Gardner-Webb game shouldn’t do anything to help your cause. It’s great that Tech is finally winning a few games, but perhaps you should save the smack until the North Avenue Nerds have multiple wins against ranked programs. To jumbo best wishes, my friend. Beat the Gators.

Go, DAWGS!!!

By knoxdawg

October 8, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

Fans were ready for BAMA. The buzz in that stadium was amazing and I wasn’t even there. I could feel it through the radio. Why weren’t the players? I believe alot of what is happening in the world today, economic problems, high gas prices, election, etc has a way of tempering everyones emotions.

The Bulldog Nation needs to be and will be ready come game time. If we don’t come out early and play hard physical football and get a lead early it could be bad for us. The fans want to see the team live up to their expectations. This is a good team that is capable of playing well, being physical, knocking people around, winning and winning big but they haven’t done it yet. Now is the time to do it and begin a run for the SECCG!

By Phoneguy

October 8, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

Kent LSU has a great looking defense, But the offense looks very average. Don’t spout off too quickly dude. One game at a time man, one game at a time.

By Tampa Dawg

October 8, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

Smack, Smack, Smack…UT, Bama, UF, Nerds…The bottom line is we need to make a statement in this game and hang over 40 points on UT. TENN is a good football team with some bad breaks. The truth is in the BAMA game we were high on ourselves being 4-0, wearing our black jerseys, and Munson retiring. We just assumed we would roll the tide (no pun intended). After getting smacked in the face in the first half our guys came out fighting and put up 30 points. Our o-line held its own and we will get better. I watched the Bama/UK game and I personally am stoked for the chance to meet BAMA in the SEC championship game. We are very much in the hunt for the SEC and the NC. If you win the SEC you will be in the NC. (Jez, I sound like Robin Williams in the scene from “Good Morning Vietnam”…kp,vp,pt,dz,etc.). The point is this: If you lose this game you are out of everything. So Go You Silver Britches and WIN BIG!!!!! PS- Aaron Murray is really in (TE) Orson Charles’ ear about comitting to UGA. They both looked sharp the other night here in Tampa.

By murfdawg

October 8, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

Being a Dawg fan for over 40 years and living in ATL, I have always thought TECH was the big rival. Dooley took care of the gators 17-7-1, so that wasn’t as big until SOS got to Fla. We didn’t play UT every year, but when we did the games were big and really good. Auburn has alway been there and they were the last SEC game of the year for us, so it became more important to beat them. Going thru the SEC schedule, having a week off and playing a mediocre GT team, the game lost some of its luster. TECH is more of nuisance now just like their mascot.

Now I think the pecking order for rivals has evolved to the following: Gators Auburn Tech UT

South Carolina would like to be on that list. They think that because the Ole Ball Sack is there, they are our rival. They are still just a chicken with a visor.

By jerry

October 8, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

I went to my first UGA & UT game in redneckville last year. I can honestly say it was the worst feeling i had as a fan in my whole life. I also live in N.GA, and hate the vols more than any other team we play. I think they(UGA players)remember what last years game felt like and they wont let it happen again this year. For the DA that chalks up the UT win over the DAWGS at the start of the season, PHAT PHILS 2008 EDITION OF ROCKYFLOP TENNESSEE leaves ATHENS 2-4!!!! And would not be surprised if they finish 5-7 or 4-8.

By dan

October 8, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this

as far rivalries go, I’d still say that Florida is the most hated, with Tennessee 2nd, and Tech 3rd. The Dawgs have dominated against Tech the last 7 years but trust me, NOTHING is worse than a loss to Tech. Tech doesn’t get to beat UGA much football, so when it does happen their fans are ULTRA obnoxious. One Tech loss is the equivalent of 4 losses in a row to the Gators or Vols. I’d like to see the Dawgs get back to beating the Vols the way they did when I was in school at UGA, winning 4 in a row. But I’d love to see the Dawgs beat the Gators for 4-5 years in a row! But if that can’t happen, then maybe the Florida vs. UGA games can be like the old FSU vs. Florida rivalry of the 1990’s, where so much was at stake for both teams.

By Rome Dawg

October 8, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

I think I would say that the order is Florida, Auburn, Tenn, then Tech. South Carolina is hard to put in there because there is not that much history with them except for as recent years. As for this weeks game, we need to go out there and take care of business because if we don’t then we can kiss our chances of winning the east good bye. In my opinon we need to have a winning streak going into the Florida game to even have a chance. I just hope that LSU can pull one out in Gainsville this weekend. It is going to be a good game this weekend but a hard one without Ellerbe, Chandler, and Durham. These guys are leaders for us.

GO DAWGS!!!!

By spencer wadsworth

October 8, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

We just got punched in the mouth and emabarrassed by BAMA which is a definite wake up call. We are facing a Vol team with its back to the wall, which may be inferior on paper but nonetheless has had our number the past few years. I have no doubt we will be pumped and ready come Saturday but there is no need to flap our gums about anything a few days out. We did that two weeks ago and look what transpired. Too many UGA fans start talking NC too early…we need to take it one game at a time, minimize mistakes, and play solid football.

By gman

October 8, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

What’s up with the lack of passion for UGA-UT?

The answer is 31-0 and the realization that we are stuck with CWM until he dies or retires,

Now, losing to Bama is no crime, but playing UT is a reminder of the last time a pedestrian offense destroyed us in the first half-ending the game and our title hopes.

As long as CWM is coach, the best we can hope for is that we have enough talent to overcome his ineptitude.

By voice of reason

October 8, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

I don’t care if ut is 0-5 coming into this game. They want UGA’a butts and we better want theirs more after what happened last year. If I don’t see our players come out of that tunnel looking like a bunch of crazed dawgs, something is VERY wrong!

By TechNerd

October 8, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

DawgFud

Hey your right the Duke win is just as big as your wins over GSU and Cent Michigan. Please bring a better argument. Your just p** because both Tech and Jawja are 4-1 on the season.

THWG

By PBR=America in a can

October 8, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Kent N its been awhile. I think you didn’t read the rules of the UGA Blog. It clearly states in Section 5 sub-chapter 8 states that if someone has pictures on the “My Style” page of the AJC they are not allowed on ANY sports blog. Do us all a favor and go to the women’s blog or snuggle up to Phat Phil. For those that want to see his pictures, which are laughable here is the link [http://projects.ajc.com/gallery/view/living/my-style/my-style-nelson/]

By reggie ball

October 8, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

tech hasnt beaten GEORGIA legally since 1990. In 98-00, they played with ineligible players, including Joe Hamilton. Tech wets the bed when they see GEORGIA RED

By GATOR CHOMP

October 8, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

Not another BLACKOUT please.I hate 2 see the fleamutts cry “again”What a bunch of crybabies u cowards are.And the next time u si$$ies wear black be sure its against Georgia Southern a team that u know u can beat. GATORS or NOTHING!!!!!!!!

By PBR=America in a can

October 8, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

Tech Nerd you are playing 2…count them 2 Division II teams. Gardner-Webb and Jacksonville State. I know those are big D&D matchups and keep on your little Tickle-Pile Blog

By Kent N

October 8, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

LSU may have an average offense but is uga’s any better? UT’s defense is much better than Div11 Ga Southern.

By GentlemanDawg

October 8, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

knoxdawg,

Gimme a break on the players being concerned about the economy, election, etc. They are students and may be concerned about their classes, girlfriend, etc. but if ANY of that creeps into their minds at gametime, then they have NO business being on the team.

I am still puzzled as to why we come out flat every week. How can you not be bursting out of your skin when you walk through the tunnel at Sanford Stadium to all those Dawgs screaming their lungs out for you?

The coaches have to find a way to get the momentum and keep it from the start. We have chewed this one thoroughly, but the penalties simply have to end. We can’t expect our defense to give up 30 yards a drive and hold them from scoring. Imagine starting on the 50 yard line every time…that’s essentially what we are giving the opposition when we are assessed two 15 yarders.

As for the rivalries, my take is: 1. Florida - I HATE them!!! 2. Tenn - I HATE orange and have heard Rocky Top enough in my life! 3. Auburn - See the orange reference above 4. Tech - We have to win the state! 5. USC - Yet another border war

By Techsucks

October 8, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

TechNerd, your grammar is offensive. I don’t know any Georgia fans who are angry about being 4-1. Tech hasn’t played anyone and shouldn’t be ranked yet. Your time will come. In the mean time, please be quiet. Your mother is trying to take a nap.

By Kent M

October 8, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

I like men

Be sure to check out my picture link. It’s SUPER!!

By tngentleman

October 8, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

Ok Ok I know it must feel horrible to loose 1 game to Alabama, yet what if you lost to Florida because of turnovers, the kicking game, and bad coaching. UCLA beats you because to you fumble the ball going in for a touchdown and Bad coaching. Ok the second half you have the ball on the Auburn side of the field 97% of the time and you cannot get a firstdown to get in field goal range and bad coaching… Dawg fans be proud of your team as my fellow VOLS fans suck it up and just try and survive for the rest of the year… Oh yea Dawgs you still get a chance to beat Florida!!! What the heck I hope we beat down on the dawgs while they still have there tail between the legs after getting swatted by the roll tide news paper for peeing on the front porch of the SEC!!!

By benadawg

October 8, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

I am sure that the refs saw that Alabama was holding our defense on every play, did you see all the holds being called last saturday on alabama. If you had to come to work with me and hear Roll Tide all day and Rocky top too you would know this isn’t just another game. Wake up dogs and kick butt.

By StingDoc

October 8, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

To PBR=America in a can,

Tech has to play Gardner-Webb because Army canceled. The Jackets could not schedule another Div. I-A team for home-and-home before 2012. Give the Tech-hating a rest. It isn’t good for your soul or your bodily fluids.

By benadawg

October 8, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

gator chomp, we kicked your a*, shut the hell up.

By Bulldog nation

October 8, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

The Hated Top 4 1-Florida 2-Al Qaeda 3-Tech 4-Auburn I don’t like the Vols but I don’t hate them. I think that goes for most level headed dawg fans. The gators will always be our #1 rival. Ain’t nothin’ like putting the beat down on florida and watching urban and timmy-teabag pout!

By Kent N

October 8, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

Im starting to feel like PBR has a very real attraction to me. PBR do you or anyone in your family livivng in the N.GA mountians where Deliverance was filmed play the banjo?

By Buzzfan1936

October 8, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this

Give ‘Em Hell, Dawgs! I want “the other” team from my beloved state to win. By the way, beware of the Yellow Jackets!

By C-Town Dawg

October 8, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

I think the dawgs with not come out flat anymore this year. The bama game woke us up and lets the young dawgs know that they have to do more than just show up. Dawgs win big over UT. Chip what do you think about the LSU,FL game. Do we want Fl to win to drop LSU in the poles so we can move up or do we want Fl to have another SEC lose. Or if FL wins do they jump us in the pose because they beat a top 5 team. Whats your take. Anyone.

By Phoneguy

October 8, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

Hey Gatorchomp

Its been a while. Still having nightmares about that wild rebel offense. Hahahahahahahahahah Phoneguy wipes tears Hahahahahahah

By Mike

October 8, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

I don’t think there is a lack of interest - just somberness and focus. UGA was humbled last week. There is no smack. Both teams know this is a “must win” game.

Tennessee is a good rival, but not on the scale of a Georgia-Florida or a Georgia-Auburn.

By devildawgNC

October 8, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

Wow, Arian Foster is hilarious. Sounds like a goofy kid, I hope he doesn’t burn us Saturday.

And yeah, its hard to get hyped for the game after the intensity we were feeling for the Bama game. The sympathy hurts about as much as the wisecracks, and cleaning up the grill was about as un-fun as I can remember.

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 8, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

C-Town Dawg, better hope UF loses. East division is a real bear with Vandy and KY stepping it up. Need all the help we can get to get back to the dome (other than the Chick-Fil-A bowl). Then if we can hang with LSU (they would move up) and beat them the better. Got a lot of work to do but hopefully the Bama game put things into perspective.

I am 800 miles way Chip. Still don’t like the way UT put the hurting on us the past two years. Those were almost as brutal as Bama game and WVU game. Nobody likes seeing that done to their team.

By voice of reason

October 8, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

Uh oh. I haven’t read the article yet but an LSU player has guaranteed a car crash hit on Tebow this week. Please don’t hurt him. We don’t need to hear any more excuses after UGA kicks that a* again this year.

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 8, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this

Buzzfan1936, damn good to see your post on here. I feel the same way about Tech every Saturday. I want to see you guys win too. The more we can upset a good season for you guys, the better. I know you feel the same. You guys win every game except the last one is fine with me.

By Kent N

October 8, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

Funny how UT is not a rival on the scale of UF or UA? Look atthe overall recoed head to head and I guess I see why. Tennessee wins more than they lose to Uga. UF has only began to own Uga until the past 15 years. …Typical…

By snapshot

October 8, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

If the mutts can’t handle a very bad Tennessee football team, they may as well cash it in now. Let’s see, the mutts have played one ranked team and we know what happened there. So this one should be a snap.

By John McCain

October 8, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

Seventeen years ago, I would have been willing to pull on the cleats and fight again in the line. Oops, that was Army!

What was the question again? Will I give a big tax cut to Fulmer? Well, he needs it as he will be unemployed at the end of this season.

Anyway, bomb bomb, bomb UGA!

By PBR=America in a can

October 8, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this

Yeah Kent i think your are hot… I bet that made your day. FYI i don’t have anyone in my family that plays the Banjo. And I love it up here, I don’t have to see people like you everyday. I live on a 100 acres while you live on a .35 acre lot in a subdivision. Your pictures look like you came straight out of the movie The Birdcage…Jeeeeeaaaasssssuuusss you silly bear.

By GATOR CHOMP

October 8, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

I miss Teblow coming over after his workout and giving me his jean shorts that he wore that day. They smell sooooo good!

By Phoneguy

October 8, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this

John McCain……That was the lamest post I believe I’ve ever read…. Please go away.

By YoungDawg

October 8, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this

The AJC is SLOW!

The Vandy game will be at 8 or 12:30.

[http://www.secsports.com/index.php?s=&urlchannelid=2&urlarticleid=11621&changewellid=2]

It looks like the Athletic department is OK with playing another night game because the same blurb is on there site as well. Maybe there just playing along knowing they’ll tell ESPN no thanks then get the 12:30 slot. I’ll be shocked if the Homecoming game is at night.

I’m begging to think the SEC has a Bama basis! We can’t buy a call against them! Then it looks like they forced CBS to take there game over two better games. There needs to be an investigation & the SEC offices need to be moved out of AL to remove any doubt of basis or potential corruption.

By KneeJerk

October 8, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

Richt will surely find a gimmick to help his boys get up for the game. Maybe he’ll let the seniors vote to dance on the midfield logo before the game.

By scott

October 8, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

LOOK UGA SUCKS, THEY ARE OVERATED LIKE THEY ALWAYS ARE. TRY AND BE LIKE GEORGIA TECH AND ACTUALLY WIN A BIG GAME LIKE WE DID IN 90. YOUR LAST AND ONLY CHAMPIONSHIP WAS IN 80. PATHETIC HUH! GO JACKETS!!!!!!!

By GATOR CHOMP

October 8, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

I love the GAYturds!

By FLA DAWG

October 8, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

For a week and a half I’ve been saying we need a BIG WIN against UT.

The Bama loss exposed our line weaknesses and inadequate preparation by the coaching staff. The preparation problem can be fixed quickly but the domination of our lines cannot.

I hope The Dawgs are not more afraid of losing than they are excited about winning.

We should rack up a 10 to 14 point spread on UT.

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

By scott

October 8, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

GET A CLUE BULLFROG FANS! GEORGIA SUCKS KEEP ON PULLING FOR YOUR REDNECK TEAM AND LET THEM KEEP ON LETTING YOU DOWN. IT’S GONNA BE THAT WAY FOREVER, IT’S IN THERE BLOOD.

By scotts Mammy

October 8, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

By ……………………………………..BuLLdawg October 8, 2008 3:24 AM | Link to this The Georgia Tech fan base is bored.

We’ve only played 1 team, and they beat us up there in Blacksburg. Whaah.

Just Whaah.

Whaah.

We’re better than Georgia. Whaah.

We kick field goals as the clock is expiring against Duke for God’s sake. Duke. Whaah.

We Lost 6 Scholarships in Football for Academic Cheating 2007-2008 on the NCAA Major Infractions Database Probation. Whaah.

All our nerd athletes do drugs and sell drugs like Reuben Houston, Michael Hutts, and little Joey Hamilton.

Whaah.

Our Starting Cornerback for Paul Johnson is charged with RAPE and out on forty thousand dollar bond. Whaah.

Our campus is in the slums. Whaah.

Our sports venues are wonderful examples of our Georgia Tech Engineering Marvels we design and build. Whaah.

We give away a T-Shirt, 2 cokes and 2 hotdogs with free parking to every person who buys 1 ticket to our lousy games against nobodies, which is all we play before Georgia. Whaah.

Whaah. Georgia has a far better APR for our football team than does Tech in Academic Progress Rate.

Whaah. Jerrard Tarrant is charged with RAPE instead of starting at cornerback for Tech.

You sit there and talk about your stats, and not once discuss the fact that all season long, your SoS is Number 46 in the nation compared to UGA for example at SoS Number 1 in the nation.. Whaah. We have an inferiority complex at Tech. Whaah.

You only play one good team all season long, UGA. And, you know it. Whaah.

Don’t sit there and tell me you are Number 3 at this or Number 11 at that when you haven’t and won’t play anyone but us.

I’ve never seen so many CUPCAKES on ONE SCHEDULE since Auburn in their 13-0 season in 2004.

Gardner-Webb. Hell you already played Jacksonville State. Now, Gardner-Webb. Whaah. We had to play Gardner-Webb. Whaah.

I’ve never seen so many CUPCAKES on ONE SCHEDULE since Auburn in their 13-0 season in 2004.

How many people in a city of 6 million, will be there to watch Gardner-Webb you paid a third of a million Tech dollars to play. 900.

Look. They did not come begging you. . You are the ones who scheduled Gardner-Webb

By Dawg Fud

October 8, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

TechNerd

That was not an argument but merely an observation of your behavior on the Georgia board berating about…well, nothing, really.

I have no problem with Tech being 4-1. I think they are a solid team with great coaching. You can read that on any Tech board which I have posted. You have a computer - use it.

GO DAWGS! Beat Tennessee!

By voice of reason

October 8, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

What’s up with the lates poll on AJC’s sports page? Sounds like a pessimistic question to me. It’s not like UGA’s out of contention. Didn’t LSU win the championship with 2 losses last year? And uf with a loss the year before? This is exactly how the poll asks about Stafford leaving for the pros after this season:

Yes: He could be the No. 1 overall pick
No: He’ll want to come back to win a championship

I still like our chances this year! GO DAWGS!

By Phoneguy

October 8, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

Scott

Shouldn’t you be on a Star Wars or Battlestar Galactica blog or chatroom? This blog is for big boys or people who have been in the same room with a girl and NO: (robots don’t count).

By scott

October 8, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

SORRY. I MEANT “THEIR” BLOOD.

I AM BORDERLINE RETARDED BUT MY MOMMY ALLOWS ME TO USE THE COMPUTER IN THE AFTERNOON WHEN I GET HOME FROM SCHOOL (TECH).

By Dawg Fud

October 8, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

Phoneguy - you are cracking me up…too funny.

By voice of reason

October 8, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

UGA rules! That’s why you haters are on this blog right now. Thanks for proving it! And thanks also for exposing your lack of intelligence KneeJerk, gaytor chimp, scottie boy, and all you jealous tech fans. You make this so much more fun! LMAO at you idiots!

By Phoneguy

October 8, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

LMAO at scotts Mammy AKA BuLLdawg.

Hilarious

By bigdawg88

October 8, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

It’s hard for me to get up for this game with all the UT fans (I’m stuck in east tenn) pulling for us to blow out their team so they can get rid of their coach!

Dang! That just spoils the whole fun of gloating. These people poor mouth themselves so much I almost feel sorry for them. UT fans are a whole different breed that’s for sure. Where’s a good obnoxious florida fan when you need one?

By Eric C.

October 8, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this

Chip, being a big fan myself, it really doesn’t matter how we feel. This team was humbled and ridiculed by bama and the rest of the nation for the “blackout.” The Dawgs need to circle the wagons and focus on mistake-free football. If they are determined to do that, they should have no problem with UT. Let’s leave the emotion out of this game and concentrate on Xs and Os, discipline, and execution.

By tom

October 8, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

Love Coach Richt! Love the Dawgs! I sense quiet optimisim. Dr. Thomas Johnson Class of ‘74

By GT45

October 8, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

If ya’ll don’t win by 21, I’d be surprised. But if ya’ll get into a slugging match with them, it won’t be good from a national perspective! Just take care of business, and win out til that last game. Go Jackets-

By Phoneguy

October 8, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

I know what you mean bigdawg88, I unfortunately work in Tenn. and it sucks for me too. I was relentless on those guys the 4yrs in a row we crushed them. Believe me they have returned the favor the last two years. Now of course they don’t even care, which sux. You can bet your a$$ if the Vols win they will be ruthless, if UGA wins they’ll say “they were supposed too”. It just sux for smack running purposes.

By BobDog

October 8, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

Tennessee is a big game. They cost us a chance at the NC last year. Rivalry ranking:

FL, Aub, TN, SC, Vandy, KY, Georgia Southern, Central Michigan, Georgia Tech in that order. Yawn.

By godawg

October 8, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

Yo, bigdawg88, where’re you in ETN? Does 88 denote you’re class? I’m on Tellico Lake just south of K’ville and listen to the Sports Animal a lot. The callers are all over the Philapottomas and Clawson’s offense. Most are pretty pessimistic about their chances this weekend but have hopes of the big upset on national TV.

By godawg

October 8, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

Phoneguy, Eggzackly!!

By TechNerd

October 8, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

Dawg Fud

I was only making an observation about bulldog fans and how “most”, not all, call for CMR and CWM to be fired or how crappy a coach CWM is.

And to PBR in a can

We have Gardner-Webb this week b/c Army paid thier way out of the contract for a home and home.

THWG

By Dawg Fud

October 8, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

TechNerd

your post (and i use the term “post” lightly) at 10:01 AM resembles more of a 12 year old girl’s rant.

and for the record, “FatMatt” drove the field to win the game against you guys as a true freshman. i would show him a little respect if i were you.

it will be interesting to see if we can contain Johnson (DE) from having his way with our offensive line. that guy is a player…and he has a really long neck.

By PBR=America in a can

October 8, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

I knew that… You are still playing two give-me games. Who have you beat again? Virgina Tech..wow…Duke..wow…Miss State…double wow. Until Tech can win the big ACC championship game do us a favor and stay off our vent.

By lynninsavannah

October 8, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

HOw can you get excited after the bama game. We were overated and we are lucky if we beat Tenn. JUst like last year. It was a total embarassment to Bulldogs everwhere. I blame the coaches. We cannot win the big ones ever.

By BMAR

October 8, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

This game is huge. Everyone will be ready for this game come Saturday, you can bet on it. The memory bank is full from the last two games with ut and UGA is ready for some redemption! Time to bring the ruckus!

By TechNerd

October 8, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this

You guys are right.

I will just sit in my tickle piles with your daughters and let them tell what a bad boy i have been.

By voice of reason

October 8, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

lynninsavannah, come on now. You can’t say that we never win big games. The problem is that when we do lose one here and there, they stand out more because we take the wins for granted. You can’t say that a team that averages 10 wins a year doesn’t win big games. Hell, in the SEC almost every week is a big game. Don’t give up on the Dawgs just yet. They might just stop making those stupid penalties and get the lines clicking again to win out and play for it all. It starts Saturday agains UT. GO DAWGS!

By YoungDawg

October 8, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

Auburn University fired Tony Franklin so I guess the spread eagle offense is done. Chip, what’s your take on this & what direction will Tubs go in now? I’m guessing back to smashmouth O.

By jddawg37

October 8, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this

Let’s be realistic. Most of us true Dawgs knew that it would be really difficult to go undefeated this season before it ever began. Alabama has obviously surprised many football fans and has set themselves apart from most in the SEC. When we thought our toughest game would be later in the season against Florida, LSU, or Auburn, we may very well faced our toughest SEC challenge in Alabama. We should except that loss as we were not prepared and focus on each game ahead of us. That being said, if we have faced our toughest challenge, we will get a second opportunity…in the dome. Take care of business one game at a time and we will continue to get better each game like we have done in the past seasons. Dawgs will win the SEC East but must be better prepared for a tough Bama team that is superior in our weakest points.

By Dawgstephen

October 8, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

CHIP

I live 1 mile from the TN line, and there is NO OTHER GAME I want more.

Although The gators, auburn, and yes tech are all very very very hated games, and i want them bad!!! I WANT THIS ONE AS MUCH!!! I will be there Saturday with my best I can give, and I expect the team after a big week off to be ready.

By Chip Towers

October 8, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

THIS JUST IN

AUBURN FIRES OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR TONY FRANKLIN…

Here’s the story from the Mobile Press Register …

AUBURN — Offensive coordinator Tony Franklin has been relieved of his duties only six games into his first year at Auburn, a stunning decision by head coach Tommy Tuberville that might effectively end Auburn’s ambitious experiment with the spread offense.

“After evaluating where we are at this point of the season offensively, I felt it was in the best interest of the Auburn football program to make this change,” Tuberville said in a statement released by the school. “I’m not satisfied with where we are and I am personally going to take a larger role with the offense the remainder of the season. We are going to work harder than ever to make sure we consistently improve as we move forward.”

Surprised players gathered in the football complex lobby, waiting for a 3:35 p.m. meeting with Tuberville, who was expected to give them his reasons for the move.

By NM

October 8, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

I graduated in May and UT was (as far as I remember) the only team we played more than once that we had a losing record against while I was in college. And think about those losses: the 04 heartbreaker that killed all the momentum we had after dominating LSU the week before; the 06 comeback that put us in a tailspin for over a year; the 07 beatdown that, until last week, was the worst performance I’d ever seen considering the potential we had.

So yeah, the Vols are pretty high on my list of teams I want to beat, and beat bad. Maybe not higher than Florida, but damn close.

By bigdawg88

October 8, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

Yep, ‘88 is my class. I’m up here in Kingsport, but I was born in ut hospital (and moved to GA by the grace of god!!) It’s sad how much they want their team to lose all of their games just to get rid of phat phil. One made kick last year and they would have gotten their wish.

We better win, I can’t come to work wearing one of those ugly flourescent orange shirts (ongoing bet). I walked out my front door last year and roosters started crowing. My wife took one look and said “that’s the ugliest shirt I’ve ever seen!” This year I hope I can bring in a red UGA shirt for my antagonist to wear.

There is nothing worse than gloating fans in orange, whether it be tenn or fl.

In my day, gt was the rival - bar none!! I still hate tech and hope they lose all of their games, no matter the sport.

GO DAWGS!!!!!

By Brian

October 8, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this

I am a HUGE tennessee fan and I am going on the record that this game is going to be a blow-out. I expect the final score to be something like 37-6 and that’s because Coach Richt takes out the starters in the 3rd quarter.

I am not talking trash here, this is going to be ugly, so ugly that I am going for a hike this weekend in the mountains instead of watching this trainwreck.

Brian

By No nonsense Dawg

October 8, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this

jddawg37….. Lets be realistic and ask ourselves where is the carryover of better from last year. Oh yeah the last two years the dawgs have gotten better as the season progressed but with no championships to show for it. Now so far this year we may just think we faced our toughest test in Alabama. In fact the last two years the dawgs thought that they would beat Tennessee and it didn’t happen. Dawgs got embarrassed both times. If the Dawgs are gonna win the east then they better play a helluva lot better than they did against both SC and Bama. Vandy,LSU,Florida Kentucky and yes Auburn will all be tough. I get sick and tired of hearing the crap every year that the Dawgs will continue get better after each game. How about after each year for Christ sakes! heck I’M a true Dawg fan and I knew we wouldn’t go undefeated with the way our defense has played the last few years. While Willie is the DC and Bobo the OC, it may be awhile before Dawgs win any or even contend for a championship.Only two teams in SEC have made a statement thus far and that’s Bama and Vandy. If the dawgs lose this week or next week, then the season is over as far as any championships are concerned.

By No nonsense Dawg

October 8, 2008 5:56 PM | Link to this

I wonder if Tennessee embarrassed the Dawgs for the third straight year would Richt have the intestinal fortitude to fire Martinez? Nah I guess not.

By Lewis

October 8, 2008 6:00 PM | Link to this

Almost 2 weeks since our loss, I am still reeling from it. It is hard to get excited about this game because I fear this will be TN’s retribution game for the season. Hopefully the bye week will help and the team will still be angry about the Bama game. The fans will not allow a twice in a row embarrassment at home.

By Learned one

October 8, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this

There is no excitement in the game for 3 reasons.

1. Tennessee is just a bad team. Period.

2. UGA had all their enthusiasm beaten out of them by bama. They got a physical whipping that is still in their heads and will be in their mindset the rest of the season. They found out their o-line is not that great and that there are teams like Bama (LSU also comes to mind) that are simply bigger, stronger, and flat out meaner on the line of scrimmage.

3. UGA knows that the national title hopes are now just a pipe dream. They will lose a minumum of at least 1 more game and even if they could win the east would they really want a rematch with Bama? I see some UGA fans clammoring for a rematch but deep down inside I can’t imagine anyone from UGA wanting any part of Bama again. That would be like asking a soldier who lost 2 arms and a leg in a minefield to hop back through the minefield again on the one leg left.

By Paul's Johnson

October 8, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this

Loved “LizDawg’s” attempt to sound smart by using unequivocably in her post. Too bad there’s no such word. How typical is that? You’ve got a good football team, Sweetheart, but academically your school will always be in second place in this state (third, if you count Emory) in terms of every indicator out there—national reputation, SAT scores, average income for graduates, etc. Talk football, Hon, because you’re way out of your league trying to sound intelligent.

By Cuz

October 8, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this

Heck, with my respects to my friend, Gen Neyland, I want to beat the slobberknockers out of the Vols. I don’t want to hear on note of Rocky Top. Not enthused, I am doubling my medication just to keep me from yelling Beat dem Vols everytime I answer the phone.

I AM FIRED UP! JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON WHILE THERE IS STILL ROOM! GO DAWGS!

By Chip Towers

October 8, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

BREAKING NEWS

RICHT DISMISSES TWO DOGS

Here’s my initial news report, which should be posted soon but you’ll get first:

By CT Two Georgia football players have been dismissed from the team, coach Mark Richt confirmed Wednesday. Donavon Baldwin, a junior safety, and Walter Hill, a redshirt freshman wide receiver, are no longer with the Bulldogs. Baldwin’s departure was the result of a mutual agreement between he and Richt after the two met recently to discuss his situation. Hill was kicked off because “he didn’t live up to the standards of doing things the Georgia way,” Richt said. Baldwin, who was already suspended for the first game this season after being convicted of a January DUI, was injured in a barroom brawl two days before the opening of preseason camp. Richt pronounced his indefinitely suspended from that point forward. He had not practiced with the team since. “Baldwin and I have talked and we thought it’d be in his best interest to finish [his career] somewhere else,” Richt said. “Let’s just say he has a better chance of graduating somewhere other than Georgia right now. I hope that’s not intruding on his student rights.” Hill, who chose football over basketball at Georgia, suffered a broken hand during preseason practices and injured a foot in recent weeks. But neither the injuries or his indecision over basketball or football were not a factor in the decision, according to Richt. The 6-foot-5 Hill was rated the 12th best basketball prospect in Georgia, according to Rivals.com, and originally committed to Bulldogs coach Dennis Felton. “[Basketball] was not a factor,” Richt said. “I think he’s going to continue on [in football] elsewhere.”

By Chip Towers

October 8, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this

POST-PRACTICE UPDATE

Because of the bad weather Wednesday, Georgia had a split practice between the offense and defense at The Ramsey Center. CMR called the walk-through workout “a blessing in disguise” since the team wasn’t allowed to go full speed and got some well-needed rest… .

The biggest news: CMR said with certainty that starting MLB Dannell Ellerbe will not play Saturday. Ellerbe said Monday night he was confident he would be able to play at least in a limited capacity. But Richt Ellerbe “hasn’t gotten one rep” through Wednesday so they’re moving on without him. Darryl Gamble will get the start alongside Rennie Curran. …

Losing WR Walter Hill and being without Tony Wilson (ankle surgery) at least for a while means the Bulldogs will sign AT LEAST two wideouts next February, CMR said. Three seems more likely. Currently they have no commitments at that position… .

TE Bruce Figgins not only is going to play Saturday but could start. He survived full contact on Tuesday and went through walk-throughs on Wednesday. CMR said it remains up to Figgins whether he’ll undergo shoulder surgery after the Tennessee game or wait until after the season.

By That sucks...

October 8, 2008 7:18 PM | Link to this

“CMR said with certainty that starting MLB Dannell Ellerbe will not play Saturday.”

SH!T!!!

By Mike T.

October 8, 2008 7:58 PM | Link to this

It wouldn’t matter if we were 0-4 when we meet the puppies. We know we’ll win.

Well what was Fat Phil and the Children of the Checkerboard excuse in 2000, 2001, 2002 2003, 2005, ya’ll certainly didn’t win those years. Arrogance is killing you hillbillies.

By Mike T.

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

I can’t imagine anyone from UGA wanting any part of Bama again.

Many may wonder if Alabama wants any of Georgia again after Bama’s first string gave up 30 points in the second half, you know just one point short of what the DAWGS gave up in the first half. Yeah Bama won hands down, they scored ten more in the second half and secured the victory,but I imagine the Dawgs would have a different game plan next time,Alabama may well win again, but don’t look for the Dawgs to lay down. Also we hear the same ole same ole every year, Georgia loses a game and according to all you soothsayers,the Dawgs will lose several more games and wind up in the Motor CIty Bowl or no bowl at all, and then they go on and have a ten win season.Richt didin’t just get involved with football a couple of weeks ago, he will have an answer.Go Dawgs!

By David Lee

October 8, 2008 8:28 PM | Link to this

How’s this for passion. Go fk yourself and all Vol fans.**y

By David Lee

October 8, 2008 8:28 PM | Link to this

How’s this for passion. Go fk yourself and all Vol fans.**

By tangweasel

October 8, 2008 8:31 PM | Link to this

UT is neck and neck with UF for the teams I hate the most. UT has the fans I hate the most.

I worked in Tennessee for three years during our last 7 year drought and really learned to hate that f* pastel orange and that idiotic song, “Rocky Top.” Every freakin thing you touch in Tennessee plays “Rocky Top”…key chains, coozies, mouse pads. It would drive anyone except a lunatic UT fan insane.

I finally made up my own words to the song. Almost took an a* whoopin’ for singing it in a sports bar in Pulaski. but it was funny ‘til the big guy stood up.

By wow

October 8, 2008 8:37 PM | Link to this

all georgia has to do to win is to go up on tennessee by 2 possessions early, and its over….. i mean if its 10-0 at the end of the 1st quarter, tenn has no chance. im a vol fan and a very disappointed one…. the vols do not have any team moral, and obviously no chemistry on offense. phil fulmer is sitting on the seat over the fire waiting to be burned… if ga blows out tenn and bama does the same, no more fulmer. my prediction is georgia 38 tenn 13 but maybe tenn can pull out the upset.

GO VOLS!

By Patrick

October 8, 2008 8:49 PM | Link to this

Are you kidding me???? The Bulldogs will absolutely stomp the orange out of those inbred, toothless, ridge running rocky flop Fallen Queers. No contest. Not this year. Game over….UGA 31, Vowels 13.

By murfdawg

October 8, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this

note to Mike T,

I would love another shot at BAMA. Here’s why. At the end of the first qtr they had 40 yards rushing, 47 yards passing and had benefited for 53 yards in penalties, the penalties allowed them to keep the ball for 12 minutes. The second qtr was a perfect storm of mistakes by us and a good, not great Bama team taking advantage of them. This was like a basketball game where the refs call three fouls on your star player and the other team gets hot and you are dead by halftime. Yes Bama was the best team on the field that night, but I’m not convinced they are the best in the SEC. I wonder how KY feels about them after they gift wrapped a td which was the difference in the game.

I will say this again—Bama beat us and congrats to them. We will find out how good they are Nov 25. If we take care of business, we may see them again. I doubt it, but strange things will happen between now and Nov 25.

Go Dawgs!!

By WildBill

October 8, 2008 8:56 PM | Link to this

Well, after 5 games it has been reported that CMR is concerned about penalties. I guess he doesn’t read the blogs. I’m wondering how many games it will take for him to be concerned about his coaches and their performance. If corporations were so sloppy, pink slips would have been handed out a long time ago. The dawgs will win this weekend, but I bet it won’t be pretty.

By The Thrill is GONE!

October 8, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this

Chip, I hope the Dogs beat UT, but the thrill is definitely gone. Nick Saban stole it during the funeral of our NC hopes. UGA was supposed to be the best CFB team in America. As for reality? The Dogs are awful, or average at best. Great skill position players on offense, but no ability to protect them. The defense is just is one hot mess. No pass rush, too much zone coverage, not enough courage to blitz. UT may be struggling, but the Volunteer defense is superb. UGA does not perform well versus teams with quality defenses. There will be no blowout. There will be no NC. There will be no SEC East division title. The thrill is gone! If by some miracle, MS and Moreno are back next year…maybe we can all dream of greatness once again. As for 2008, the thrill is GONE! Go Dogs.

By Cuz

October 8, 2008 9:34 PM | Link to this

What funeral. The goal is always to win the SECC, anything else is ice cream on top your pie. The goal is still attainable but we have to concentrate and win all, except Tech which does not count in the SEC. It can be done, we have the team that can do it. I love our coaches, but this year they are the ones that have to “Man up”. If a gameplan aint working, just try something else. How about a toss sweep instead of that run between the tackels that was stopped the last eight times. Just my opinion, I don’t get paid one dime to coach, they have the job and all the responsibility that comes with it. I call em like I see em. If I don’t see em, I make em up.

Go Dawgs, beat some Vol tail!

By Patrick

October 8, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this

For ‘The Thrill is GONE!’, you are one pathetic fan, girly boy. Your final comment is ‘Go Dogs’; pathetic. You are not a UGA fan and I suspect that you may be attending the North Avenue Trade School per your rantings. Mark [Richt] my words, the UT inbred clowns will go down without a fight. No contest. UGA will also pound the ever-loving $hit out of the yaller jakkitz this year. Take that, TTIG @$$ clown. Comments?

By Tallapoosa Dawg

October 8, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this

After Bama kicked our teeth in…the thrill is simply gone. I suspect Fat Phil will find a way to stick it to CMR once again in Athens. Most UGA fans I work with have all but given up on the SEC title and a NC shot. Our boys were just way over-rated to start the season. Fulmer will find a way to win on Saturday and then we will be looking at a very long season including a loss to the Gayturds! Well there is always next year I guess!

By No nonsense Dawg

October 8, 2008 9:59 PM | Link to this

Gee we all so eager to have a rematch with Bama again after the butt kickin they put on us. Gee maybe UGA should throw all of its political support to Obama so they can get good free health care for all of our walking wounded players after playing SC and Bama. Do we need to toughen up or what? We are sure not the best team in the SEC either. Right now believe it or not the best teams are Bama and Vandy. All of the folks who think Bama aint as good because of Kentucky game last week are the same ones who claim UGA is good even though the Dawgs barely escaped SC in Columbia. Some fans need to take off the rose colored glasses from the Bama Game. Bama beat us and thoroughly in our own Stadium period. So some of our fans need to quit sugar coating the 2nd half of the game cause Bama was in cruise control mode. Remember it was 41-17 late.

By BE#3

October 8, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this

ORANGE IS UGLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By You got to be kidding me

October 8, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this

Perhaps everyone is sitting quietly with baited tongues… after all the buildup from the media around the Alabama game its time to sit back and let the players play? The talent and coaching is there… but it is still a tough road ahead… the less distractions to the players the better!

By Cuz

October 8, 2008 11:31 PM | Link to this

You bandwagoners who say the thrill is gone because of one loss make me want to puke. You guys have really been spoiled by Mark Richt. Try attending UGA in the seventies, the glory years and working in Athens in the mid to late eighties. We knew we would lose games. It did not matter. You got up, went to work or class, and prepared for the next week. Can’t win em all, but every Dawg will have his day. Get with the program, we lose some, we win some, but true Dawgs stick in their even in the Goff years. Remember that next time someone tells you that a one loss team is over. In the words of John Belushi, did we give up when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbour, he11 no! It aint over till we say it’s over.

Now suk it up or go back to your Mike Adams wine and cheese whining party.

GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!

By The Thrill is still GONE!

October 8, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this

Patrick, you offer up strong words for somebody hiding behind their keyboard. Yes, I am a real Georgia fan. I simply ain’t delusional…anymore. The thrill, just like UGA’s NC hopes are gone. Instead of challenging my manhood, how bout you go pack another can of skoal behind your three little half way rotten redneck teeth! Go Dogs!

By Gen Neyland

October 8, 2008 11:40 PM | Link to this

tangweasel

We hate you too…and what the heck’s a good ol’ redneck boy from Georgia doing hanging around in Pulaski TN..? They don’t like your kind.

By The Thrill is still GONE!

October 8, 2008 11:43 PM | Link to this

Cuz I can handle losing. It’s the not competing part that kills me. The Dogs didn’t even put up a fight in the blacked out Bama game. At least, not while the game was still within reach. I’ll continue to watch and support the team, but the Thrill is still GONE! Go Dogs and God bless you all!

By Cuz

October 8, 2008 11:58 PM | Link to this

Thrill, try sitting at homecoming 1979 and get beat by Virginia 31-0. And that night we still partied like it was 1979, sorry stole it from Prince. I am telling you the world and life as we know it has not ended because of a loss. Heck the Donnan years we expected to go 8-3 and play for a minor bowl and that was a good year. Losses are a part of life as much as the wins. You pick yourself up, line up and wait for the snap. As in football, as in life. If you only knew the losses in my life, football would take on a whole new meaning, fun to win, not the end of the world after a loss. I hope you can take some solace out of these words, not meant as an insult, as a reminder of what is important in life. In mine, though I love them and graduated 83, they don’t make the top ten. Top twenty for sure. Good luck and may God bless.

By The Thrill is still GONE!

October 9, 2008 12:09 AM | Link to this

Cuz I feel ya, bro. Sometimes it’s important to take a step back and put things into perspective. Thanks for your insight. I see where you’re coming from.

Later, Cuz.

By tangweasel

October 9, 2008 1:13 AM | Link to this

Gen Neyland,

Slaving away at Tennessee Stampings. BTW the rednecks in Pulaski can hold their own with rednecks from any state. (I believe that is the birthplace of the KKK.)

By dawgs by 50

October 9, 2008 1:46 AM | Link to this

richt won’t call off the dawgs in this, it will get ugly

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

October 9, 2008 3:05 AM | Link to this

QUOTE :

By Gen Neyland

October 8, 2008 11:40 PM

tangweasel

We hate you too…and what the heck’s a good ol’ redneck boy from Georgia doing hanging around in Pulaski TN..? They don’t like your kind.

END QUOTE

What I’d like to know, is are you still DEFENDING PHILLIP FULMER ?

Well ?

By FLA DAWG

October 9, 2008 5:23 AM | Link to this

Chip,

I read the article regarding Southerland. Have you seen him practice? He’ll play some on Saturday but I’m sure it will be limited.

Any idea how effective he might be after being out so long?

This kid is an NFL quality player. I hope he can get back to 100% this season.

By Bryan

October 9, 2008 7:31 AM | Link to this

The Passion is gone because UT is pathetic. What has Fulmer accomplished w/o Cutcliffe? Get a decent coach @ UT and there may be more passion in this rivalry. I see GA winning this handily. Hopefully, Fulmer won’t make it through the season.

By OrlandoDAWG

October 9, 2008 7:32 AM | Link to this

For me, living here in Florida, I believe UGA’s rivalries, are ranked as follows; #1 Florida, #2 Tenn, #3 Auburn, then Georgia Tech. I am still excited about the possibilities that this season holds for UGA, as we all should be. All of us (fans and players, coaches) have to move on from the previous game, think of it as nothing more than an after thought, and focus on the task at hand. UGA is still in the thick of things. An SEC East champiionship should be the most desired above any league and NC game. Even now Vandy and KY both have vastly improved and have turned into formidable foes for us. So we do have our work cut out for us. Lets get pumped for Tenn, and every game as long UGA has a chance. The Ala game is our defining moment, much like Tenn game was for us last year.

By Gen Neyland

October 9, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

tangweasel

You are correct. For some reason I had you pegged for Frito Lay…

BuLLdawg

I support the TEAM. I clutch tight to my handguns and religion, too…

By Denver Dawg

October 9, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this

The fans are scared and they should be. I’m sh1ttin’ in my pants. Georgia just got whipped by an average (now overrated becuase of it) Alabama team and we looked HORRIFIC. If the same Georgia team shows up Saturday, we lose.

By Denver Dawg

October 9, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this

The fans are scared and they should be. I’m sh1ttin’ in my pants. Georgia just got whipped by an average (now overrated becuase of it) Alabama team and we looked HORRIFIC. If the same Georgia team shows up Saturday, we lose.

By Robin

October 9, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

I dunno, kinda hard to “get it up” after that dismal performance against ‘Bama. Sickening!

But, as a Dawg fan and owner of one of UGA’s bloodline bulldawgs, I’ll be flying the flag in front of the house …. as usual.

By Denver Dawg

October 9, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this

Paul’s Johnson:

“Loved “LizDawg’s” attempt to sound smart by using unequivocably in her post. Too bad there’s no such word…academically your school will always be in second place in this state (third, if you count Emory).”

There is such a word and you would know if you knew how to use a dictionary. You are the idiot. Looks like she’s the smart one and you are Paul’s D1ck. You owe LizDawg an apology.

By johnnyP

October 9, 2008 9:13 PM | Link to this

The correct spelling is unequivocally. At least it’s used in the correct context even if I don’t agree with the opinion…