Season-defining drive for Dogs

By Pathetic

October 11, 2008 7:12 PM | Link to this

UGLY UGLY UGLY Stafford is overrated and overrated just like the team was at the beginning of the year.Two weeks of rest and improve on penalties and just simply didnt get it done.

By PACWIN

October 11, 2008 7:14 PM | Link to this

What�s up Dawgs? I turned to the UT Georgia game after USC v ASU.

Congrates on the win. It looks like both our teams are working their way back up.

Well we have a common opponent to compare now, ASU. Looks like we are a little better than you on both sides of the ball.

I hope everyone else loses 1 or 2 more and USC UGA get to play that game we should have seen last year. I�ll check in from time to time.

GOOD LUCK

By Denver Dawg

October 11, 2008 7:14 PM | Link to this

Ugly win. So damn frsutrating to watch. Same ol’ stuff. Dawgs couldn’t get in the end zone. Field, goal, field goal, field goal. Penalty, penalty, penalty. 11 more panalties this week…way to fix the penanlty problem Richt. AND THIS IS A TERRIBLE Tenn team. We should won the game 56-14.

By gregdog63

October 11, 2008 7:14 PM | Link to this

this team is SO CLOSE to being a scary offensive team. That was not choped liver they put up almost 500y yds on today. A couple of drops, and a couple of ints is all that kept this from being a beat down of epic proportions. The D played well also, except for the soft rush on the second td drive by ut. Good game Dawgs. Get ready for Vandy!

By LifelongDawg

October 11, 2008 7:17 PM | Link to this

Chip, I saw the same game you did. While the record may show that UGA is the team to beat in the East if they take Vandy out, the Dawgs’ play on the field indicates otherwise. Another lifeless win over an outmanned opponent does not impress anyone. UGA better find some inspiration fast.

By dawgsarejokes

October 11, 2008 7:20 PM | Link to this

No way Tennessee can beat Georgia and the referees, that was some sorry officiating. If Stafford can’t take a hit get him out of the game, don’t have the referees protecting him.

The rest of the SEC calls that cheating.

By Proud of the DAWGS

October 11, 2008 7:21 PM | Link to this

Stellar offense; Owned the time of the possession, 45mins. Despite leaving a few points on the field, the boys played hard. Way to go DAWGS!

Lets take care of Vandy next week!

By athensmack

October 11, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this

Personally I was extremely disappointed in the offense and Bobo’s play calling. Uh, the fade pass in the end zone never worked…well, it did for UT. The Dawgs just didn’t seem fired-up on offense. I don’t know where to look for an explanation of what’s going on with the team, but I’m disappointed in what I saw today.

By Rabun Dawg

October 11, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this

Nice to get a win, but it was ugly!! Yes, the 4th qtr. drive was a beauty, but we kept UT around all day with inconsistent play by the offense. This game should have been a total blowout, but we are not a dominant offensive team, and our lack of getting to the end zone kept a mediocre team hanging around all day. Thank goodness for Blair Walsh and his strong leg! THWGT!!

By KJ

October 11, 2008 7:28 PM | Link to this

Too many penalties (yet again), too many stupid playcalls in the red zone, and too much not getting pressure on the QB. Would have been a shutout, had they not dropped back on so many plays. I don’t know why CWM couldn’t figure that one out on his own, but oh well. Probably would not have beaten UF or LSU playing like that. And another lineman out for the season was the last thing we needed.

By NYDawg

October 11, 2008 7:29 PM | Link to this

Once again UGA puts together a poor coaching performance. Maybe CMR should take a lesson from Tommy T.

By Dawg Fan Jack

October 11, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this

Hey, I’m a big Dawg fan, but must confess that today’s game had me talking to myself. Something’s not quite right with the team…they seemed listless on offense and Stafford with either right on target or missed badly…some might have been the receiver’s fault. The Red Zone continues to elude the Dawgs and that’s going to get them in serious trouble with a good opponent. I’m a bit down after today’s game…not sure how good the team is. Mike Bobo should give some money back after calling for the fade pass so many times.

By Rabun Dawg

October 11, 2008 7:34 PM | Link to this

This was an ugly win against an overmatched opponent.Our offense is too inconsistent, and we kept UT in the game with our lack of td’s. I hate to say it, but if we don’t improve on the lack of td’s in the red zone, we will be on the short end of the score against the likes of LSU, UF, etc. You aren’t going to win many with just field goals! Thank goodness for Blair Walsh, or this game is a push!!

By OKCBULLDOG

October 11, 2008 7:36 PM | Link to this

If Georgia wants to win out and play for a national title, they are going to have to win with a little more style. No one around the country will be impressed with this win, and yes in college football it is all about what others think about you. Still way too many penalties, will not beat Florida or LSU committing these type penalties.

By Mikey in the SAV

October 11, 2008 7:37 PM | Link to this

I predicted 38 to 13.. We should have had at LEAST 2 touchdowns instead of FGs.

Question: Why cant we put anyone away ?

It was so frustrating to let them stay in the game until “the drive”…

Question: Why is our pass coverage so poor ?

Our run defense is the best in the SEC , but we need to cover better..a good QB would have killed us today.

I am still proud of our DAWGS…get ready for Vandy…at least they come in next week with a loss..

By gomdawg

October 11, 2008 7:40 PM | Link to this

I think Georgia played a good game but, I think R. Jones is not playing no the kind of football If I was the coach I would bench him.

By gomdawg

October 11, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this

I think Georgia played a good game but, I think R. Jones is not playing no the kind of football If I was the coach I would bench him.

By gomdawg

October 11, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this

I think Georgia played a good game but, I think R. Jones is not playing no the kind of football If I was the coach I would bench him.

By Big Dawg

October 11, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this

First Off thanks Chip for the in game reporting.

Next- with all due respect some of you need to chill out calling for Mike Bobo’s firing- get this the Dawgs did what they had to do and won. Tennessee was never- I repeat never in this game. We dominated on the line of scrimmage and there is a lot of good to take from this game. We must put this behind us and move forward and get ready to play a very tough opponent in Vandy next week. This team when it had too manned up and played smash mouth football.

This Tennessee team was playing for their lives and you may have forgotten or missed it but they are a lot better on defense this year than they were last year. I wouldn’t be surprised if they upset a couple of teams as their offense gets better with this kid Stephens at the QB. Their O-line was nicked up coming into this game and it happens to be one of their strenghts and if they get a few breaks then they are going to ruin someone’s season.

BTW South Carolina won again today- they are starting to jell and are getting better each week and it makes our win over them a lot more impresssive.

Go Dawgs

By Brian

October 11, 2008 7:42 PM | Link to this

Pathetic?, Matt Stafford is in no way overrated. He is in the top 15 in the Heisman race, (ESPN fan vote), had 274 yards in the loss against Bama, and had 300 today against Tenn. Get your facts straight before you go and call him overrated!! (Not to mention all the dropped balls the WR core has caused UGA the past few weeks)

By mcdawg

October 11, 2008 7:45 PM | Link to this

MEMO to BoBo:

the fade doesn’t work

AJ Green must you go through this drop pass thing as well

game ball goes to MoMass

By SickandTired

October 11, 2008 7:45 PM | Link to this

If Stafford is a top 5 pick in the next NFL draft, whoever drafts him needs to fire the person responsible for making the pick on draft day. Has there ever been a more talked about, overrated QB in the history of college football? Now the QB’s at Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri those guys can actually hit a receiver in stride so that he can do something with it. I know understand after watching the Texas/Oklahoma game today why Stafford, a Texas boy came all the way to Georgia to play. Number one, Colt McCoy is just flat better than him at Texas so obviously he didn’t want to compete but Mark Richt promised him the job on a silver platter. So Georgia bound he was and he’s the main reason Georgia won’t win a National Championship while he’s there. Put DJ Shockley or David Greene on the field with that roster and Saint Mark could hold the crystal football. Maybe the next QB coming in here won’t be saddled with the responsibility of having to start even when he sucks.

By Bobo's Conscience

October 11, 2008 7:46 PM | Link to this

We should have easily won this game by 28. Overall, I am very proud of the way the team rebounded. If we can just stay focused, we still have a shot at an excellent season. The offense looked great, except for the two INTs.

By GAGRAD05

October 11, 2008 7:47 PM | Link to this

It is amazing the people who call this a bad win. Did you forget that UT’s defense is one of the best in the SEC and that our offensive line dominated them? I was very impressed with our O-Line today and Stafford had 310 passing yards and Moreno rushed for over 100 yards which nobody has done against UT. I am amazed how right my professor was when he said ” You will be surprised how stupid people are out in the real world.” The comments on these blogs prove it.

By HairyBalls

October 11, 2008 7:48 PM | Link to this

A win is a win but that was very ugly. period. Worse than that is to buy a car or truck from Lawson Chevrolet in Jasper and get screded. That will bend you over big time. They make Bill Heard look like a saint. My advise is to stay away from Lawson Chevrolet unless you like being bent over.

By HairyBalls

October 11, 2008 7:48 PM | Link to this

A win is a win but that was very ugly. period. Worse than that is to buy a car or truck from Lawson Chevrolet in Jasper and get screded. That will bend you over big time. They make Bill Heard look like a saint. My advise is to stay away from Lawson Chevrolet unless you like being bent over.

By HairyBalls

October 11, 2008 7:48 PM | Link to this

A win is a win but that was very ugly. period. Worse than that is to buy a car or truck from Lawson Chevrolet in Jasper and get screded. That will bend you over big time. They make Bill Heard look like a saint. My advise is to stay away from Lawson Chevrolet unless you like being bent over.

By dawg in J-ville

October 11, 2008 7:50 PM | Link to this

Most frustrating team in America to watch. Never should UT even be in the game but somehow our coaching and bad play calling allows mediocre teams within striking distance.

Bobo’s coaching is absolutely abysmal, predictable, and down right pathetic inside the red zone and is the equivalent of watching FogHorn LegHorn run around in circles. For Gosh sakes, put the damn ball in the end zone. Yes AJ Green dropped a sure TD but what about the other 5 times in the red zone.

We have sooooo much talent it is ridiculous yet somehow we do a Bobby Cox and reduce our talent down instead of coaching them up, or better yet, letting them do their thing.

By Lowcountry Dawg

October 11, 2008 7:54 PM | Link to this

The big problem is that WE LOST ANOTHER OFFENSIVE LINEMAN-and it looks like another season ender. Count’em- that’s four linemen we have lost this year DE-Washington-shoulder T-Sturdivant-Knee DT-Owens-knee T- Vance

I don’t see us beating either LSU or Fla now-you just cannot lose that type of line talent and win the SEC or NC.

By Porch Dog

October 11, 2008 7:55 PM | Link to this

Well, well, well. So the blind squirrel finally found an acorn.

Tennessee had the misfortune to play against a team with 13 members on the field, two were wearing stripes. Such bad calls should make the conference kick the refs. out of further participation.

Georgia has nothing to be proud of. They beat a team with field goals who is in a down year. I see you losing to Florida, LSU and Ga. Tech. and maybe to Kentucky and Vandy.

So, you’d better pack your bags for the Independance or maybe the Peach Bowl!

By Hey Brian

October 11, 2008 7:55 PM | Link to this

With no disrepect to Stafford, Teabow the best QB in the SEC, and if a quarterback wins the Heisman this season, I will be one of those guys in the BIG 12. Have you seen the numbers they are putting up, WOW!

By Mike T.

October 11, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

That, ladies and gentlemen, was a season-defining type of drive that Georgia put together to win the game.

It may not seem like it to a lot of fans since the Bulldogs did a lot of things to keep Tennessee in Saturday�s game at Sanford Stadium. But with the Vols clinging to life in an extremely important SEC East rivalry game, Georgia ran 17 offensive football plays and consumed 10:55 off the clock in the fourth quarter before punching through a partially-blocked 28-yard field goal. It was the death blow in a 26-14 Bulldog victory.

Those of you that saw it know Georgia did way too much to keep UT in the ballgame. In reality this was a 30-something-to-single-digits game. The Bulldogs were the dominant much better team. But a the Vols turned around two Matthew Stafford interceptions, each representing at least 10-point flips because Georgia didn�t get a field goal and they scored touchdowns.

But the Bulldogs dominated both sides of the ball the rest of the day. And with Vandy�s loss to Miss. State, they�re in control in the East at 5-1 (2-1 SEC).

Stafford, by the way, had his first 300-yard passing game with 310 on 25-of-36 but with 2 picks and 1 TD. Knowshon Moreno had 101 yards on 27 carries.

But what you should remember is Georgia�s game-winning drive. 11 plays, nine of them rushing and the grand majority of those coming around left end where the Dogs earlier lost LT Vince Vance to a likely season-ending injury.

Well, that�s the quick version. Tell us what you thought about it.

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Comments By Pathetic

October 11, 2008 7:12 PM | Link to this

UGLY UGLY UGLY Stafford is overrated and overrated just like the team was at the beginning of the year.Two weeks of rest and improve on penalties and just simply didnt get it done.

By PACWIN

October 11, 2008 7:14 PM | Link to this

What�s up Dawgs? I turned to the UT Georgia game after USC v ASU.

Congrates on the win. It looks like both our teams are working their way back up.

Well we have a common opponent to compare now, ASU. Looks like we are a little better than you on both sides of the ball.

I hope everyone else loses 1 or 2 more and USC UGA get to play that game we should have seen last year. I�ll check in from time to time.

GOOD LUCK

By Denver Dawg

October 11, 2008 7:14 PM | Link to this

Ugly win. So damn frsutrating to watch. Same ol� stuff. Dawgs couldn�t get in the end zone. Field, goal, field goal, field goal. Penalty, penalty, penalty. 11 more panalties this week�way to fix the penanlty problem Richt. AND THIS IS A TERRIBLE Tenn team. We should won the game 56-14.

By gregdog63

October 11, 2008 7:14 PM | Link to this

this team is SO CLOSE to being a scary offensive team. That was not choped liver they put up almost 500y yds on today. A couple of drops, and a couple of ints is all that kept this from being a beat down of epic proportions. The D played well also, except for the soft rush on the second td drive by ut. Good game Dawgs. Get ready for Vandy!

By LifelongDawg

October 11, 2008 7:17 PM | Link to this

Chip, I saw the same game you did. While the record may show that UGA is the team to beat in the East if they take Vandy out, the Dawgs� play on the field indicates otherwise. Another lifeless win over an outmanned opponent does not impress anyone. UGA better find some inspiration fast.

By dawgsarejokes

No way Tennessee can beat Georgia and the referees, that was some sorry officiating. If Stafford can�t take a hit get him out of the game, don�t have the referees protecting him.

The rest of the SEC calls that cheating.

Boy, and they act like Georgia makes all the excuses when we lose.Grown up Rocky Top,just admit ya’ll got beat.

By ChattaDawg

October 11, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this

First of all, Let me say Great Win! Any time we beat the Vols is a Great Win! However, I have to agree with most of the post. If we cannot run the ball in the Red Zone with some success between the tackles, we cannot and will not beat LSU or Florida. I don’t know why we could not put away the vols, they didn’t put up much of a fight! Are we ever going to throw to a tight end again in the Red Zone? I hate the throwback screens! Every other team in America can throw a Fade Route but us! Also, I about kicked the TV when we loaded up the left side, faked the pitch to Moreno and tried to throw a quick screen..then to make matters worst, we run the same formation on the next play, pitch it and Moreno gets creamed for a 5 yard lost…Somebody explain that play calling!

Go DAWGS..Beat Vandy!

By Brian

October 11, 2008 7:59 PM | Link to this

GAGRAD05, you are one of the few that make sense on here. Put Colt McCoy, Chase Daniels, and Sam Bradford against the defense that is played in the SEC. YOU CANNOT COMPARE MATT TO THESE GUYS! There is no defense in the Big12, hints the score today in the Texas/OU game today. Don’t worry, the SEC is so powerful that its bound to happen that two of these schools play an SEC team in a bowl. Just wait smacktalkers, (SickandTired, others)

By TXDawg

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

Pitiful play calling. No discipline. Only defensive secondary worse is Baylor. No killer instinct. Same old story, third year in a row. FL & LSU will kill this team.

By matthew

October 11, 2008 8:04 PM | Link to this

Some of you “fans” are pathetic. 27 1st downs to 7, 151 rushing yards to 1… there’s more to the game than the score, and Tennessee was outplayed in every aspect of the game. Certainly, it’s frustrating to rack up threes instead of sevens… but the past two years Georgia lost this game, this year Georgia won. The goal is to win the SEC East, and have a chance to play for the SEC Championship. If Georgia can accomplish that, then things will work this season just fine.

By athletic_supporter

October 11, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this

The score of this game was actually 16-14 GA. (officials scored 10 for themselves with the bogus interference penalty and the bogus hit-to-the-head penalty in the 1st half, which led to 10 GA points.) However, a win is a win, no matter how ugly. I think knowledgeable fans know GA is not hitting on all cylinders right now, and that’s disturbing after an off-week. And I’m speaking of the coaches as well as the players. GA can do MUCH better.

By Eric C.

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

Was just thinking, if UF wins tonight against LSU…we may drop again in the rankings. It doesn’t mean much…but the possibility is worth mentioning.

By mariettabob

October 11, 2008 8:12 PM | Link to this

We scored 2 field goals in the 2nd half…for you non math majors that’s 6 points! We score no points in the 1st half vs. Alabama…I see time and time again…stupid play calling…inside the 10 yard line..play Dooley Ball and run it down their throats.. Stafford can not hit a key pass when the field is so short…swing MO right 3 straight times..and I’ll bet my 401K that he scores more TDs that we do by throwing those back yard passes in the corner throws.

By Gators Strike

October 11, 2008 8:13 PM | Link to this

WOW, that was quick, Tebow is lighting LSU up.

By BCS Slave

October 11, 2008 8:13 PM | Link to this

I don’t get why people call this an “ugly” win. UT has a tough defense. They had not allowed a team to do what we did today. There were like, ten personal fouls in the game…a lot of hard hits. This was not like Auburn winning a game 3 to 2. That was ugly.

True, we looked bad on the fade passes. We’re still dropping passes. There were missed assigments on pass coverage. We had a few missed tackles. But we did have a pass rush. We stopped the run in a big way. Stafford had 300 yds passing and Moreno had 100 yds rushing against a stiff run defense. Play calling has improved over the Alabama game too. We even had less than 100 penalty yds. Overall it was a pretty good win.

Regarding Stafford being overrated…It is so hilarious, you stupid trolls who want to act as if you know more about qb’s than former college qb’s, coaches, and people who watch and rate college football players for a living. I’ve not heard one expert in college football or pro football for that matter who says Stafford is overrated. You idiots are so funny.

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 11, 2008 8:20 PM | Link to this

Great comeback game. Did what they had to do and controlled the TOP and the defense did an excellent job of stopping the run. Proud of my dawgs. UT was never in this game except at KO time. I thought Bobo was setting up a crossin route with all the fades. WTF Bobo? Everybody knew what was coming.

Since I don’t get high school football channel up here, can somebody please tell that Tech broke the score board against GW and that’s why it only showed 10 for them. LMAO! Just think if GW had been playing in their house? 10-7? Against GW? Way to go GW, exposing Tech that way. Where are all the bees anyway? Out celebrating that tipped field goal attempt? Old Gold? Hello?

By Hey matthew

October 11, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this

3’s won’t get it done against LSU or Florida. Looks like Georgia is headed to a 3 loss season, maybe more.

By I need a new team

October 11, 2008 8:25 PM | Link to this

BOBO the CLOWN is going to ruin the careers of a lot of atheltes. My goodness. BOBO the CLOWN!

By falcon21

October 11, 2008 8:26 PM | Link to this

Way to go Bulldogs,hell of a game,keep it it up.

By Ex Georgia Fan

October 11, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this

�Season-defining drive�. BULLCRAP!!!!!!!!!!! Come on! STOP the BS hype right there! I am sick and tired of drinking the Koolaid dude. No more hyping players and hyping moments. No more black outs, and endzone celebrations. No more recruiting updates and and next year stories. Chip, dude, go interview Pat Dye. Georgia is not man enough to handle the pressure that comes with being a national contender. If Georgia can�t put a way Tennessee after what Tennessee did to them last year, they will not slow down a p** off/embarrassed Florida squad in Jacksonville. Erk Russell would have rolled over in his grave tonight!

By Florida Looking Good

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

Florida is looking great.

Eric your correct. If Florida wins they will move in front of Georgia, and OU will not drop more that 6 to 8 spots, so Georgia will drop to 11.

By dt dawg

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

Thank you bcs slave for saying what i’m thinking, i’d love to see the critical one’s call a better game! Anyway, Stafford almost always moves his feet and gets the ball off when the offensive line has been penetrated… what’s so overrated about that? I saw improvement this week and as long as we continue to improve despite the loss of key players i think we have a shot! Keep up the great reporting Chip Towers!

By UGA fan

October 11, 2008 8:42 PM | Link to this

�Chip Towers says that from solid defensive play, including Brandon Wood’s pressure on Tennessee QB Nick Stephens, to a dominating ball-control offense, the Dogs bounced the Vols and possibly showed everyone they are team to beat in East�.

Chip,

I�m a UGA Fan but who in the hell are you trying to deceive?

By Eric C.

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

Of course…if LSU gets blown out, they will drop below UGA.

By JT

October 11, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this

The Dawgs did Dominate on both sides of the ball for the most part! Come on Dawg Nation don’t be to hard on em now! The dropped TD to AJ was just…just…. I don’t even know what happened there. maybe he was thinking of an end zone dance as he jumped into the air knowing he was wide open, but hey sometimes the easiest plays to make are often the toughtest. Don’t agree with Bobos fade routes what like 3 or 4 times in a row? Hello McBobo anybody there?? Matt made 3 or 4 HORRIBLE passes on all those fade routes, you would think after 2 bad throws Bobo would try something else, like a Moreno toss sweep and let his speed beat TN to the EZ! All in all they looked a heck of alot better than the AL game. Granted it should have been like 40 somethin to 7, but hey they’ve had alot of injuries, as far as by Pathetics comment on Stafford being overrated. i don’t think so you talk to anybody in the game College or pro ( The Mannings) he’s the best QB in the League. Steve Burlhein even said that during this past off season QB camp of some sort where Matt and Chase Daniel were there, Steve said Stafford was by far the better QB! So remember these guys are barely out of their Teen years, they’re gonna make mistakes, and hey a wins a win in the SEC! Go Dawgs!!!!

By jT

October 11, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this

Eric C, FL 17 LSU 0 but LSU is driving but I think they’ll lose! Ooooh Uh Ohhh Fumble, FL ball! Although I’d like to see LSU win of course being a Dawg!

By Yeah Eric

October 11, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this

Yeah maybe, if they get beat by more than 14. But usually they only drop around 8 spots, that would put them just ahead of Georgia. It looks like Florida may really hang one on them.

By JT

October 11, 2008 9:12 PM | Link to this

Actually Ya’ll I apologize, AJ ran a bad route on the one fade where he tried to jump up and catch the ball, So it wasn’t all Staffords fault, i can’t wait to see Logan Gray in there probably next year.

By JDW

October 11, 2008 9:14 PM | Link to this

Ugly listless but a win none the less. I think FL would take exception to GA being the team to beat. They are putting the hurt to LSU and did a much better job with TN than we did. On the bright side we don’t have to listen to Rocky Flop for another year!

By mike

October 11, 2008 9:20 PM | Link to this

Very frustrating game for UGA today. Lots of good (offensive yards, no running game on the defense, 4 field goals, kickoffs were better) and some bad (staffords two picks in the red zone, not finishing drives with touchdowns, terrible coverage when there is no pass rush and of course those penalties) but I will agree the defining moment was that drive which was a thing of beauty with the exception we did not get 6.

By Nick

October 11, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this

Hey dawgsarejokes (you’re a loser, BTW), they never penalized TN for roughing the passer. Did you even watch the game? The only questionable penalty was the helmet to helmet hit on MM, which at the speed it happened, was understandable how that mistake was made. BTW, if anyone needs to complain about bad penalties it’s UGA, all season. Not all of the ones we’ve been flagged for were good calls either. Funny thing though, when we complain about that, you probably take the other stand on it. Go screw yourself! And Go Dawgs!

By Vin Stooly

October 11, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this

You got it Porch Dog. The so-called officiating ruined the the game for even us GA fans.

By Vin Stooly

October 11, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this

You got it Porch Dog. The so-called officiating ruined the the game for even us GA fans.

By LifelongDawg

October 11, 2008 9:50 PM | Link to this

I used to post regularly defending the Dawgs against poll bias and taunts of “overrated”. I can’t do that anymore. This a talented team that is sorely lacking something. Intensity, motivation, or whatever, it just doesn’t seem to be there for these Dawgs. I wish we could have bottled up whatever UGA was working with the second half of last season, because the Dawgs badly need it back.

By Toad

October 11, 2008 9:50 PM | Link to this

Georgia almost always plays to the level of its competition. Today was the same old same old.

By UT96

October 11, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this

Congratulations UGA on the win and a Big Orange thank you for hammering another nail in the Phil Fulmer coffin! Hopefully, Will Muschamp will be on his to Knoxville after this season.

By waco478

October 11, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this

BOBO NEEDS 2 B FIRED AS THEY PLAY CALLER WHEN WE PLAYED AGAINST BAMA HE CALL STAFFORD 2 DO A QB DRAW LIKE HE A RUNNIN QB THEN TODAY HE CALL SAME [PLAY AFTER SAME PLAY HE MAKE IT SEEM LIKE UGA DONT HAVE A PLAYBOOK OR A VET AT QB DANG OPEN UP THE OFFENCE!!!!!!!!!PLZ

By Hey Nick

October 11, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this

There were others Nick. The pass interference call was bad. The defended never touched the UGA receiver, he timed it perfectly and went over the top of the shoulder. Only a UGA fan would have called that interference after seeing the slow-mo replay.

But it wouldn’t have change the outcome, only made it A LOT closer.

And that is what the UGA fan’s need to admit. That game was sloppy and you didn’t look like a Top 25 team, let alone a top 10.

By HeII is Coming

October 11, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this

Are you watching the game in Florida. This Gator team is going to bury Georgia. LSU will beat Georgia at home to, I lok for LSU to come back and make it close, these are football teams.

By Mikey in the SAV

October 11, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this

The bad calls even out-

yes, there were a few that were not correct that went in GA’s favor, but there were a few that went against GA as I recall in the AZ ST game.

They always even out…

By Aladawg

October 11, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this

First Downs 10 29 Rushing 1 10 Passing 8 15 Penalty 1 4 3rd-Down efficiency 4-12-33% 9-17-53% 4th-Down efficiency 0-1-0% 1-1-100% Total net yards 209 458 Total plays 45 81 Average gain 4.6 5.7 Net yards rushing 1 148 Rushes 15 45 Average per rush 0.1 3.3 Net yards passing 208 310 Completed-attempted 13-30 25-36 Yards per pass 6.9 8.6 Sacked-yards lost 2—15 0-0 Had intercepted 0 2 Return Yardage 161 86 Punts-returns 0-0 3-53 Kickoffs-returns 5-99 3-33 Interceptions-returns 2-62 0-0 Penalties-yards 10-97 11-76 Fumbles-lost 1-0 0-0 Time of Possession 17:12 42:48

Attached are the stats you idiots:

458 - 209 yardage

The dawgs defense was great. The o was good. Matt Stafford is a good QB that could be great if he would learn to either eat the ball or throw it away rather than FORCE THE BALL TO TRY TO MAKE APLAY WHERE THERE IS NO PLAY TO BE MADE. Certainly we……Matthew allowed UT to get back into the game, but outside of those 2 drives following INT’s we DOMINATED. Go DAWGS and Matt we support you, but quit forcing.

ALADAWG

By Chip Towers

October 11, 2008 10:32 PM | Link to this

Thanks a lot, DT Dawg, some of you others: It’s a real bear trying to watch these games, keep you guys updated on the blog then write on deadline as soon as it’s over. I’m just now through with the latter… .

UGA fan, some of you others: I know we all watched the same game but I don’t get a lot of the unbridled criticism if you’re looking at this game objectively. There were some play calls I didn’t like in the red zone, particularly Bobo’s infatuation with the fade pattern. And Stafford had one bad pick — which was a bad call, IMO — and one that was just a fluke that the D-end didn’t rush. And the defense gave up ONE YARD RUSHING. No, they didn’t shut them out or play particularly well after the turnovers. But, man, that’s was a pretty dominant game. Shoulda been at least 36-7… . Going forward I think Georgia has a lot to be optimistic about.

But that’s just me.

By Jamal

October 11, 2008 10:43 PM | Link to this

Good win in the SEC. Good job Dawgs! Some of you “fans” are a joke.

By eddiedawg

October 11, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this

These stats are for all you idiots B*** about our win today: -We ran up 458 yds of offense -Tenn had not allowed a 100 yds from a rb this yr, Moreno had 101 -T.O.P. Uga-42:04, Tenn 17:56 -Tenn had ONE rushing yard

That is UTTER DOMINATION…..the scoreboard does not show it because we had a dropped td, and the REFS did not know a def holding penalty is an automatic first down….I am concerned about the Vance injury, but we pushed around a good def line in the 4rth without him…..

STOP WHINING AND ENJOY THE WIN……WE BEAT THE TAR OUT OF TENN TODAY…..BRING ON VANDY AND LSU!!

By Gators Strike

October 11, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

OK, who here thinks the team that beat TN today has a chance against the Gator?

Are you seeing what they are doing to LSU?

By dawgfan1911

October 11, 2008 11:02 PM | Link to this

Its time to be a true college football fan and say that as a Georgia football fan, this is not a great team that everybody thought we would be. I know we have some key injuries, but I have never seen a team play with no discipline what so ever. The offensive line is young but they are not opening up any holes for moreno, he will go to the draft after this season. Stafford hasnt shown any growth as a quaterback as it pretains to hiting receivers in stride and footwork. Just looking at the Florida game now, and after watching what happened to them last year, Urban Myer is going to try to score 100 points on Georgia and after watching a seecondary that blow 2 coverages and gave up 2 touchdowns we will lose by atleast 3 touchdowns to Florida. Mark Richt will have a talented team with all of the injured players returning and this recruiting class. The major question for him will be who will be his offensive and defesive coordinators because Bobo called a horrible game!!! I mean he was predictable and down right awful! As I type, Florida scores again! Georgia needs to start looking for good coordinators for next year, and I offer this question to any true Bulldog fans,,, Do you think Georgia will ever win the Nation Championship with Mark Richt as it’s coach? I DON”T! Nice Guy, decent coach, but not a national champuonship type coach. He dosent have the personality or intensity to motivate his players. He cant seperate frienship from hiring the right personnel to help coach this team and ultimately that will doom Georgia.

By eddiedawg

October 11, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this

hey gator strike…..i think we have a chance…..they lost to ole miss at home, remember????????

By tom

October 11, 2008 11:18 PM | Link to this

In the SEC, a win is a win. Just ask Auburn and Vandy! Love Coach Richt! Dr. Thomas Johnson Class of ‘74

By Joe

October 11, 2008 11:20 PM | Link to this

If Georgia tries another jump ball to the end zone again, the whole world will be anticipating it so stop it.

It is stupid to repeat that play when Stafford is a better zip passer than a touch passer. Even a 10 foot receiver could not have caught his 2 touch end zone passes today.

Bobo called a good game between the 20’s but failed miserably in the red zone and Staffords 2 quarterback runs at the goal line surely did not work either, so Bobo needs to revive his play calling in the red zone or allow Richt to take over in the red zone. We are going to get out tails beat when the really good teams on our schedule play us if we do not improve our scoring in the red zone. This was a one-sided gain that was way too close because of the red zone debacle.

By UT Grad - 1960

October 11, 2008 11:25 PM | Link to this

I’ve been around quite a long time and never seen officials as bad as they were today. Oklahoma/Texas game, a guy intercepts ball in end zone - ruled no catch. Tenn/Ga. game, ref calls personal foul for legal hit, calls pass interferance on pass play that clearly was not PI.

In the pros, San Diego lost a game due to a bad call.

My point is there should be reviews on all penalties called and be overturned. If the refs. don’t like it, tell them tough, go find another Saturday job.

By SickandTired

October 11, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this

Georgia needs to paint barn doors on the backs of the receivers. Then maybe Stafford could hit one in stride.

By NLBDawg

October 11, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this

The fade route is a poor percentage play, but Bobo seems to love it. What’s our hit rate - 10 percent? Our corners suck. No pass rush. And Stafford still needs to grow up. Did I mention the lack of discipline?

By ALADAWG

October 11, 2008 11:36 PM | Link to this

UT Grad keep on whining then look at the stats. You got DOMINATED.

PAC 10 guy.. Comparing a home win vs. Arizona St. with a gimpy QB to our domination at ASU is typical of SoCal. You lost to pitiful ORE. ST. we lost to #1 Alabama. Where is your brain?

Aladawg

By GA_Boy

October 11, 2008 11:36 PM | Link to this

You guys are all idiots. We looked worse at this time last year, getting the crap beat out of us by TN, and you all were riding the Bulldogs in National Championship game train by the end of the season. Now all you can do is get on here and b*** about the team. Yeah, we left a lot of points on the field but we got the win. I am not sold on LSU being so tough. Florida beating them so badly just made that obvious. Your short memories have forgotten that the juggernaut Gators just got beat last week by Ole Miss. Come on, anything can happen. Maybe Bobo is holding back the playbook a little for the games coming up with Vandy, LSU, and FLA (ok maybe that is total DAWG homer comment) but either way, be happy with the win, pull for your DAWGS, and if you want to bad mouth someone—badmouth Auburn.

GO DAWGS!

By Stacy

October 11, 2008 11:44 PM | Link to this

The only consolation to the Bama game is to compare it to what LSU is enduring. It makes our loss to Bama look good. Sorry Tiger fans, this is a tough loss for you guys. Meyer again proves his poor character by running up the score and keeping starters in. I predict Florida will lose to another team that they should beat (South Carolina, KY or Vandy). Of course they will lose to UGA as well, but that is already known. GO DAWGS!

By Sick of the injuries

October 11, 2008 11:47 PM | Link to this

Chip,

We’ve only played 6 games and it seems like we are down to our last straw at OL…are the coaches panicking yet? I just don’t see how we can overcome so many devastating injuries. Also, what does it say about our recruiting? This may sound silly, but is there a way to gauge toughness in a player? OR…does the conditioning program need an overhaul?

Keep up the great work Chip.

By Denver Dawg

October 11, 2008 11:55 PM | Link to this

Chip*:

After Florida’s 51-21 absolute DOMINATION of #3 LSU, while Georgia blew chances time and again to score TD’s, can you at least understand why some of us fans are frustrated about Gerogia’s performance, and unlike you, we would not describe it a “dominant.” Florida was dominant tonight.

By SOUTHGADAWG88

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

The injuries seem to be adding up on the line…Vance looks like he will miss a few games.We looked OK…good all around effort.I tell you guys one thing….LSU,AUB,VANDY.GA TECH KEN?Man what happened to our brutal schedule?Fla is the only team that looks strong!I know it’s the SEC blah blah but honestly the conference is a little down this year…barring ANY more injuries I think we have just enough to get by everybody except FLA.That’s the game we have to bring our “A “game.

By Hey eddiedawg

October 11, 2008 11:59 PM | Link to this

Forgive me, I forgot, your a Georgia fan, you don’t have a grasp on reality. FLORIDA WILL DISTROY GEORGIA. I love the Georgia guy that said he didn’t know what everyone was worried about, they were worse last year, Priceless.

By V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!

October 12, 2008 12:02 AM | Link to this

OUTSTANDING!! What a long 2 years it was. The UT win streak has ended in a glorious victory for UGA. The only disappointing aspect of the day is LSU’s failure to derail Florida. Go Dawgs! Next Saturday is too far away!!
Go Dawgs, Sic ‘Em ALL!!!!! You can put that on the boooooooooooooared…YES!

By BIG DAWG 17

October 12, 2008 12:05 AM | Link to this

Amen GA BOY all these fair weather fans get on here after every game and complain I wish all these b*** MFs would find another bandwagon to jump on. Everyone thinks they got all the right answers for this team. Ya’ll b*** when we win and and ya’ll b*** when we lose if you want to b*** do so about gas prices,the economy,and who our next prez is gonna be.

By DC Dawg

October 12, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this

that game was won on athletic talent only. the coaching and play calling was suspect at best….Ga should have won by 30+

By Gary

October 12, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this

Its funny how some of you so called Dawg fans scream and b*tch about Bobo and the offensive play calling today. Look the Dawgs dominated this game and it was really never in doubt. The defense held UT to 1 rushing yard!!! Now that is domination. Stafford had an off day and he still passed for 300+ yards. Yes they left points on the field, but so what. They won the game and thats all that matters. Oh and I heard the same crap last year after the loss to UT, UGA will get smoked by UF and Auburn and will lose to Vandy or Kentucky and possibly Tech. Well here you crazies are on here saying the same thing again. Grow up already. The Dawgs will be fine and playing in December at the SECCG.

By Junkyard Dawg '00

October 12, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this

For the love of GOD people, don’t start on the fire BoBo kick or the Mark Richt is too nice of a guy to win a NC mantra. These are the same coaches last year that went on a tear and demolished anyone that crossed their paths, so be patient. Injuries are killing us, YET we’re still a dominate club. We had one horrible half against Alabama. Otherwise, I see an extremely talented team. One that’s very capable of making it to the SEC Championship game. And yes, Gator Strike, we match up extremely well against your Gators. How about giving this team a little slack, people. I admit I was p** off at our finesse offense inside the redzone, but what we needed most today was a win, and we got it. Success breads success. I’m sure Bobo learned some things about this club today and he’ll improve on it! Remember, Injuries are taking a huge toll on this OLine… These guys are having to change positions weekly and they have a new guy playing beside them each game so just give them a damn break and enjoy winning sometimes! Every year is going to have its breaks and misfortunes… This team and these coaches are set up to win over the long haul. Change for the sake of change can be disastrous… our next president will exemplify that one.

By Puppies

October 12, 2008 12:15 AM | Link to this

For the first time, I am going to offer some advice to you UGA fans. Save your time and money, and don’t go to Jacksonville this year. After seeing FL put 51 points on LSU, you guys do not stand a chance. Looks like UF-ALA in the SEC championship, and I expect to hear you dawg fans start to complain right after that game that you were robbed again by the BCS.

By Bunch of Jackasses

October 12, 2008 12:18 AM | Link to this

You people are ridiculous….UGA DOMINATED the game today. There were 4 plays that kept the game from being 38 or 42-0. The Vowels had ONE FRIGGIN YARD rushing!

IF you call yourself a “fan” yet get on here to run your ignorant pie hole, then you should really turn in your fan card.

Oh, VOL GRAD..the officials have been in Phat Phils pocket for years, UT is one of the dirtiest playing teams in the SEC. You deserve everything you got today.

By Junkyard Dawg '00

October 12, 2008 12:18 AM | Link to this

Sick of the injuries,

Not much you can do about guys being blocked into our player’s knees. Conditioning doesn’t have anything to do w/ it.

By NEW POLLS

October 12, 2008 12:19 AM | Link to this

Tomorrows Polls Top 10

Alabama
Texas
PENN State
Texas Tech
USC
OU
BYU
Florida
LSU
Georgia

By DC Dawg

October 12, 2008 12:19 AM | Link to this

hey junk take off your rose colored glasses…UGA was a heavy favorite…the play calling sucked…how many times did we throw deep to loosen up the D…throw on 1st down,…play action pass????

By Pathetic

October 12, 2008 12:20 AM | Link to this

Well even listening to post game Neil Williamson was wondering why the UGA fans were leaving and not hanging around. Fans I would say like the majority on this blog, saw that it was an ugly game. Lots of people on this blog including the writer want to go back and throw up stats but stats aint a hill of beans to whats important on the SCORE BOARD at the end of the game. Fans saw how UGLY this game was when the Dawgs should have put Tennessee away early and often but it didn’t happen. Im for one tired of this Finish the Drill mantra. This was a damn football game not football practice. We need to finish off the opponent. Bobo’s play calling was horrible. Stafford is a good QB , not a great QB. Both the Missouri kid and Colt McCoy are better QBs and yes even Tebow who had a phenomenal game against LSU tonight. If Richt doesn’t get it going soon Fla. will destroy UGA too. Its time for UGA to take care of business when they have the opportunity.

By Stacy

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

“Change for the sake of change can be disastrous� our next president will exemplify that one”.

AMEN!

By DC Dawg

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

Gary…the def line is awesome and has zero to do with the bad offensive play calling by Bobo and or RIcht

By V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!

October 12, 2008 12:25 AM | Link to this

1 yard rushing for UT! 1 skinny little yard. How bout that Georgia defense! Yes, UT’s offense has struggled, Arian Foster is an awesome talent. Just not today. How bout the toughness of Mo Mass? Dude got ROCKED. Then what? He gets open in the endzone and scores a HUGE TD! Vandy is next. How bout another V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!
Goooooooo Dawgs, Sic Em ALL!!!!!

By Larry

October 12, 2008 12:29 AM | Link to this

Puppies: UF beat UT by 24, then beat LSU by 30. Does this make UT a better team than LSU?

By Eric C.

October 12, 2008 12:29 AM | Link to this

Puppies,

Remember last year…UF put up 59 on UT. That sure as hell didn’t matter in JAX.

By NEW POLLS

October 12, 2008 12:33 AM | Link to this

OOPS FORGOT MIZZ

1-Alabama

2-Texas

3-PENN State

4-Texas Tech

5-USC

6-OU

7-BYU

8-Missouri

9-Florida

10-LSU

By lol

October 12, 2008 12:37 AM | Link to this

Mark Richt is horrible. I don’t know how you inbreeders put up with him and his Helen Hunt looking mug.

Great discipline work too…another 11 penalties. hahahahahaha

By Lee

October 12, 2008 12:40 AM | Link to this

3 of the 5 top teams in the country went down today. It goes to show you what can happen on any given Saturday. One loss does not take away the talent from any of these teams. Any team is vulnerable if they do not bring their A game to every opponent they face.

UGA has to play every game like it’s the SEC Championship game. They have got to stop the excessive penalties and dropped passes. Remedy these 2 issues and they are a force to be reckoned with. This is a team that was down by 31 pts in the 1st half of the Bama game and then dominated the 2nd half to make it a respectable game. This is a testament to the team’s talent and intensity. GO DAWGS!

By Junkyard Dawg '00

October 12, 2008 12:42 AM | Link to this

DC Dawg,

I wasn’t intending to wear the rose colored glasses until I started reading this blog. I, like a good many of you, was disgusted by the play calling today. Personally, I would run Knowshon at least 35 times a game minimum. And I’d make sure there was 15-20 more carries combined by Caleb and Southerland (nice to have him back). I have come to the conclusion that stafford doesn’t need to throw more than 10-15 times a game. He has a fine arm and is one of the top QBs in the league, but number 24 needs to be run like number 34 was back in the dooley days. This team is built to run and stop the run. The sooner Bobo accepts this the better.

By Steve

October 12, 2008 12:44 AM | Link to this

Does anybody think that Texas will jump Bama to become #1?

By senoiadawgs

October 12, 2008 12:55 AM | Link to this

Seriously folks. UGA had one drive stopped all day on offense. The two int’s one was a bad throw bad stafford the other was bad route.

Offense and Defense dominated. The D gave up one play all day. Folks as long as CMR is at UGA and I hope it is for as long as he wants he will never run up the score.

Offense just need to finish the drill and make sure we get td’s.

The D looked much better today with plenty of pressure at the correct times.

Don’t worry AJ get them in the next games and don’t worry about these fools.

McCoy is the only QB in college football that I would say even compares to Stafford. Daniel and Bradford throw 50 times a game and from what I could tell today you make them throw it beyond 10 yards or with any pressure at all they are below average at best.

UGA fans stand up and be proud. Get behind this team as Miami is still reachable.

By UGALY UGALY

October 12, 2008 12:57 AM | Link to this

My son and I went to the GAME today if thats what you want to call it….DODO I mean BOBO is an absolute JOKE…..How come he does not understand you setup the Play action pass by setting it up with the Run however DODO calls everything BACKWARDS….IF WE HAVE SUCH A GREAT Quarterback why does DODO I mean BOBO keep running the Quarterback Sweep….DODO I mean BOBO has got to GOGO….

By Dr. Morpheus

October 12, 2008 1:03 AM | Link to this

Many of these same blog posters criticized the Dawgs coaches last year when we went on to beat Vandy, UF and the remainder of our schedule. The Dawgs are making steady improvement. We had best be ready for Vandy since they are coming off a tough loss and still have everything to prove. Then, if we need motivation, watch the video of Urban and Timmy laughing it up after the LSU game. Zero character. They want to beat us in the worst way. Go Dawgs, take care of business next week and, unlike the fans, don’t look past the “Dore’s.

By Dr. Morpheus

October 12, 2008 1:15 AM | Link to this

PS I’m with Steve- what’s really pathetic is people who think they know more than our coaches, even when we win handily, and are unable to enjoy a hard-earned W. Check out the records of each coach and ask yourself if you could do better in the SEC? We should all thank our Higher Power every day that we have number 7, number 24, If you want perfection instead of an overwhelming winning record and week to week improvement, maybe you should go back to your fantasy world for awhile. Me, I’ll take an ugly win any day. I would hate to be the son of someone who complains bitterly about a WIN and a top 10 ranking and a good shot at the SEC title and the BCS game! I mean, come on…

By Timon

October 12, 2008 1:18 AM | Link to this

My biggest question is if all you sofa coaches are so smart why are you watching and the coaches are coaching? I read these blogs and if we lose it is the end of the world and if we win it was not pretty enough or by enough points. What is it you “fans” want? I can see it now. UGA wins a National Championship 24-20 and folks on here want to fire everyone because it should have been by more. Unreal.

By REALISTIC

October 12, 2008 1:46 AM | Link to this

EXTRA! EXTRA!

Matthew Stafford has not thrown a good fade pattern pass in his three year career at UGA.

That being said I think we are just beginning to see his awakening this season. And by the way the o-line pass protected well today.

Ensminger and company really lit it up against AR. I think they had 109 total offensive yards. If Tubby is not careful he will let that bunch of “so called assistants” assist him in getting another job.

By REALISTIC

October 12, 2008 1:57 AM | Link to this

CORRECTION ON AUBURN STATISTIC:

Emsminger and company had 193 total offensive yards.

Vandy had 107 total yards.

Sorry.

By neal

October 12, 2008 2:14 AM | Link to this

Bobo’s play calling really sucked. If at first you don’t succeed , try something else. This was an ugly win for a team with such offensive capabilities , I wonder how much such an ugly performance hurts in recruiting. Don’t blame Stafford for dropped passes and poor play calling. Why not establish the run before the pass seems to me we have a couple of pretty good ruing backs. Richt take control of this team or it will look disastrous in Jax.

By Keith

October 12, 2008 2:59 AM | Link to this

It’s this simple.. GA. needs an offensive cord. and defensive cord. they both suck.I love the dawgs and always have. I can’t stand Willie Marteniz he sucks. No pass rush and plays zone way too much.Believe me our defense is not as bad as he makes it. Mike Bobo(Bozo)could”nt call a game if his life depended on it. Way to much talent on this team to struggle like we have even with the injuries.

By Dr. K

October 12, 2008 3:07 AM | Link to this

The outcome of that game was never in doubt. the “experts” complaining here have some valid points but it was a solid SEC win over a team that has killed us two years in a row, It could have easily been a blowout but as is often the case Georgia stumbled just enough to let an inferior team to hang around. First the good stuff, The offense moved the ball at will against a very good defense. Did any of you watch the Florida/Tennessee game. The vaunted Gators did not have anywhere near the offensive success Georgia achieved against the Vols. I am totally on board with the fade critics, its the stupidest play in football. Particularly in Georgia”s case because in the red zone with Stafford’s cannon arm it makes so much more sense to let receivers come open and let him rifle it in there (such as Massaquoi’s TD). And what is with the assinine spin-around-no-look-passes. Richt and Bobo need to get a grasp on the fact when you have really good players, you don’t need to trick the other team. You just keep it basic and let your superior players make plays. The defense was very good except the secondary. I have no idea what it is they are doing from a scheme prospective. On Tenn second TD drive they converted a 1st down when GA rushed three and dropped 8 guys in coverage. Still there was a receiver wide open in the middle. Do the math…8 defenders, 5 receivers, how can anyone be wide open?? And Evans..he may be the worst cover corner in the history of the sport. His nickname should be “Toast” because he gets burned every single week. Anyway, there was far more good than bad today. Maybe some lessons will be learned and adjustments made. For you doom and gloom guys, lighten up. Some of the teams coming up are not as formidable as you think they are. Georgia is every bit as good as anyone in the league. That includes Alabama who played a perfect half against the Dawgs when they played as poorly as they possibly could. Good things are ahead.

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

October 12, 2008 3:41 AM | Link to this

TEAM vols ran the football for 1 damn yard. I knew you would not put your signature with the 2,235 to fire Fulmer. You have been quite clear on that, forever.

General Neyland, I find your comment that Coach Phillip Fulmer has not done anything in 8 years in a row, BS coming from you when you have steadfastly remained FOS on this very point of mine.

And, while we are on the topic :

Who in the Hell was that who punched Knowshon Moreno in the ribs after he tackled him tonight ?

Thugs.

By Johnny Danger Dawg

October 12, 2008 4:08 AM | Link to this

UGA’s bread-and-butter last year was Moreno running behind left tackle (Sturdivant). Now, they’re playing their 4th-best choice at left tackle. Sturdivant, then Kiante Tripp, then Vince Vance have all gone down. It’s impressive for them to have any success running the football. Looks like K. Tripp will be called back to the O-line…

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

October 12, 2008 4:29 AM | Link to this

Gardner-Webb 10-7 against Georgia Tech. What a load of hogwash.

That’s the same Gardner-Webb who gave up 49 points to Sam Houston State just the week before last.

Texas has the worst Passing Defense in the United States of America. They piled onto that record already NOT one of the top 100 Passing Defenses in the nation being torched for 400 yards passing today.

The Big XII does NOT play DEFENSE.

They never have.

Speaking of playing cupcakes like Oklahoma had, and this blog saying they looked good, Missouri was exposed today too.

How far is Missouri Falling, losing to that lousy Oklahoma State we destroyed 35-14 to begin last season ?

And, horrid Nebraska ?

There are Six (6) Big XII teams NOT RANKED in the BCS Top 50.

Don’t tell me how great these Big XII teams are. I have seen this for years and years now. Hype from a block of voters voting for their teams while they play ONLY CUPCAKE CITY.

Then, the Big XII loses every big game, every bowl game, every BCS bowl game and every BCS Mythical National Championship Game.

By dawgleg

October 12, 2008 4:54 AM | Link to this

Blair Walsh: No one posts about that kid’s leg. Take off his points on every game and we are in bigger trouble then the scores show. We CAN NOT score TD’s, we fade and he at least gets us 3 points. Man kickers get no respect.

By dawgleg

October 12, 2008 4:54 AM | Link to this

Blair Walsh: No one posts about that kid’s leg. Take off his points on every game and we are in bigger trouble then the scores show. We CAN NOT score TD’s, we fade and he at least gets us 3 points. Man kickers get no respect.

By dawgleg

October 12, 2008 4:54 AM | Link to this

Blair Walsh: No one posts about that kid’s leg. Take off his points on every game and we are in bigger trouble then the scores show. We CAN NOT score TD’s, we fade and he at least gets us 3 points. Man kickers get no respect.

By dawgleg

October 12, 2008 4:54 AM | Link to this

Blair Walsh: No one posts about that kid’s leg. Take off his points on every game and we are in bigger trouble then the scores show. We CAN NOT score TD’s, we fade and he at least gets us 3 points. Man kickers get no respect.

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

October 12, 2008 4:59 AM | Link to this

Blair Walsh will get a lot more respect when he gets older and can consistently kick-off like his first few today, and kicks a lot less like the kickoff returned to mid-field because he didn’t make it to the 15-yard line.

By Dawg Day Afternoon

October 12, 2008 5:40 AM | Link to this

I hope it doesn’t take another loss to get the Dawgs focused. Yes, they won. Yes, they won ugly. But there are moments when they make more mental errors than an 85 lb. kids’ team. For all their athletic talent, and they have a lot, the Dawgs simply lose focus too easily to beat at the top teams.

Having said that, if the Dawgs do become a focused, determined team - like the homestretch last season - they can win the SEC title.

By FLA DAWG

October 12, 2008 5:47 AM | Link to this

I can’t tell if all the negative comments against The Dawgs play is from UGA Fans or UT & UF imposters but the fact is we opened up a can of WHUPAZZ on UT. UT Offense was improved over their performance against Auburn & No Ill but is very weak. UT Defense is good.

Bottomline; We beat UT on both sides in a game where the score could easily have been 12 to 18 points higher for The Dawgs.

Not this time Mr. Fulmer………..Not this time.

By uga

October 12, 2008 6:21 AM | Link to this

3 times we had the ball first and goal on the 6. Three times we kicked field goals. This has to stop. D played awesome.

Note to Bobo: You have one of the nations best running backs in the country. No need to get cute with all the fades and naked bootlegs. You are going to get Stafford killed.

Note to Martinez: I cringe when every time #3 Brian Evans comes in the game. I would throw at him everytime.

By gville cougar

October 12, 2008 6:58 AM | Link to this

good win dawgs…great job to demiko goodman..3 timely catches that moved the chains each time…remember the 3rd down catch on the sideline and the broke tackle to pick up the first down then a personal foul tack on…gotta find ways to get him the ball…………

By Steve C.

October 12, 2008 7:43 AM | Link to this

Dawgs, the fade pass in the red zone needs to fade off the pages of your playbook. I can’t think what to say about the 10 penalties. I do know that football players aren’t the sharpest tools in the shed, so I can forgive you. Great job defense!!#2 awesome game. I’ll take the win and be very thankful.

By Steve

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

We must remember that UT has a VERY good defense, so I am not that surprised we had to rely on field goals most of the game. Btw, isn’t it nice to have such a reliable field goal kicker!
If we don’t correct the stupid penalties, I don’t think we will beat Fl or LSU. Sure was nice to see that 4th qtr drive when we just drove it down their throats and CRUSHED THEIR FACES! WOOF WOOF!

By Atlanta Gator

October 12, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this

Good, solid win by Dawgs over rival Vols. Gators exorcise their offensive demons by thumping annual SEC West rival LSU. The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party is setting up nicely to be a game with both SEC and major BCS implications … .

By JDAWG

October 12, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

Way to go dawgs! A win is a win, no matter how it comes. The schedule will take car of the rest. BUT, It seems like Bobo was content on proving the Fade pass would work. One to many times. Way to go Dawgs!!

By muttfann

October 12, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this

i’ll take any SEC win,but i have 1 question. dawgs on the 8 yard line,4 min remaining,vols d on the field 10 full minutes and GASSED. WE CALL TIME OUT!!!!!! WHF!!!! GET TO THE LINE AND RUN THE NEXT PLAY. GEEEEEEEZZZZZZZZ

By muttfann

October 12, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

LSU matches up much better with BAMA, we match up better with damn gaters. Execution will determine winner in JAX. For now,just prepare for VANDY.

By Pago Flyer

October 12, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

We were at the Big House yesterday, nice to see 110,00 fans crying. The DAWGS don’t want the Rockets!!

By Florida Dawg

October 12, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

I’m glad we have a great “field goal” kicker…but field goals won’t beat the Gators…probably not LSU either. I think Tenn figured out the fade route early on…you think? Good win but this team has to get it together…someone should ask Dooley how to eliminate penalties.

By Dennis

October 12, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

UGA in drivers seat? It looks more like UF in drivers seat with Ugla hanging onto the bumper with finger nails. Knowshon the powerful. Please? Teach some class to these men while you have them.

By Carlton Powell

October 12, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this

Atlanta Gator: Props to the Gators and their effort last night!! Talk about a a$$ whipping!! LSU Cubs—I mean Tigers—where was your boy Ricky Jean-Francois?? Home on his fat a$$, that’s where!! Some defensive effort by the Cubs—I mean Tigers—right?? I fell asleep right as Brandon Sikes dropped kick the ball into the stands after returning a pick. At that point I think the score was 41-17. Again, great “D” RJF!! LSS better be happy with beating the likes of GA and Auburn, cause ‘Bama’s got them in their sights. Couldn’t happen to a more deserving crowd.

By dawg fan

October 12, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

After Bama game it seemed like all the Techies had a lot to say….guess we won’t be hearing much after that great win over GW. As for all the naysayer fair weather dawg fans, i love when you post because it shows what dumb asses your are. You probably were on here last year after the UT game saying we wouldn’t win another game. Winning in college football is about the long season not just any one game. You’ve been watching way too much ESPN.

As for the game, we certainly could play better at certain times and have better coaching/play calling as well. Personally hate the 5 WR set on the 5 yard line. Why we don’t line up power-I with a TE and FB and pitch to Moreno is frustrating. It has worked all year. Makes me wonder how much was dictated by UT def and how much by injuries.

Putting it all into perspective, the entire season is a work in progress and you have to adjust from week to week. We aren’t the only team dealing with injuries/adversity but coming together as a team to overcome adveristy is what will makes UGA a good team or great team. We’ve got the talent and the opportunity and that’s about all you can ask for. We’ve got so much ball to play it’s funny. Got to take out Vandy; don’t care how ugly or pretty - just a W. You could say the season doesn’t start until after Vandy.

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

October 12, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this

Class ?

You mean like Michigan ?

Good Lord.

Appalachian State

Now…

HOLY Toledo.

By NikkiFree

October 12, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

Ugly win, but a win is a win. Defense was okay. Still have to get those stupid penalties under control. I loved that long drive in the fourth quarter. The offense seemed to impose their will on the Vols’ defense. Hopefully we’ll see a better red zone performance next week.

By Chip Towers

October 12, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

Dennis: By “driver’s seat I mean Georgia controls its own destiny. As long as it wins the rest of its games, it’s in the championship game. Same with Florida and Vandy.

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

October 12, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

Alabama is not playing Florida for the SEC Championship Carlton Powell and Florida does not play them in the regular season

By By Ex Georgia Fan

October 12, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

By Ex Georgia Fan