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DEL.ICIO.USWinds a-howlin’ through Sanford Stadium
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Greetings from the press box at Sanford Stadium. As I sit here high above the 50-yard line one thing dominates my thoughts — I probably should have brought a jacket.
I checked the weather earlier today and it said temperatures in the low 70s and I thought to myself, “nice day.” What I didn’t take into account was the overcast skies and the 17- to 20-mph winds that are whipping through this open-air press box as I write. I’ve already rolled down the sleeves on my long-sleeve dress shirt and have my keys and blackberry holding down my notes and papers.
While it’s an annoyance for me, I believe it will be a factor in today’s game. I’m looking at the American flag in the northwest corner of the stadium and it’s flapping in the direction of the northwest. Earlier it was blowing dead straight toward the East. Georgia special teams guru Jon Fabris has been looking up at the sky and walking around the field ripping up grass and throwing it up air a lot so you can tell it’s on his mind.
Who win’s the coin toss and gets to pick which end zone to defend will be a major factor. Of course, special teams always are. The Bulldogs have had special teams touchdowns in each of the last three games in this series.
A couple of observations before kickoff:
(1) Whatever was wrong with Knowshon Moreno’s elbow isn’t bothering him anymore. He has nothing, no pads, no wrapping, no braces, on either elbow. Maybe that’ll change before the game starts but I wouldn’t think so… .
(2) Tennessee is in their all-white uniforms. I read a story this week that came with illustrations about how they were supposed to whip out the old-school orange pants from the Johnny Majors days. If it had anything to do with Majors coach Phillip Fulmer probably had something to do with derailing it… .
(3) Speaking of Majors, I learned today he had the sports information department moved out of the athletics complex because he didn’t like so many reporters milling around. What was it Devo said in that song about paranoia?
(4) Looks like TE Aron White and FB Shaun Chapas are starting.
That’s all for now. Stay tuned for updates below throughout the game. I’ll start up a new blog as soon as the game is over. Feel free to ask anything you wish and I’ll answer as best we can.
Enjoy the game!
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By Chip Towers
October 11, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this
As if the football gods reached down and flipped on a switch, it’s now sunny over the stadium.
By guyana dawg
October 11, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this
uga 27 ut 13
go DAWGS!
By Chip Towers
October 11, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this
GEORGIA 7-0
The Bulldogs draw first blood on a 1-yard plunge by FB Brannan Southerland. Score was set up by a 37-yard catch and run by FB Shaun Chapas on a screen pass on third-and-10.
Southerland dropped a pass earlier in the game but definitely is making an impact in his first game off of injury.
Georgia forced UT punt in three plays and will take over at its own 33.
By Chip Towers
October 11, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this
GEORGIA 10-0
Blair Walsh kicks 34-yard field goal at the 3:12 mark to put Georgia up by two scores. Freshman flanker A.J. Green dropped a wide-open pass for a sure TD and Matt Stafford banged his throwing hand in the process.
The key so far is the Dogs had the ball for 22 plays and nearly 10 minutes on their first two drives. If they can get the ball back again quickly they can really start daining the Vols defense.
By guyana dawg
October 11, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this
hey Chip, sounds good so far.
can you give us a review after the first quarter - let us know how we’re doing compared to the previous games this year, and how much we seemed to progress after the bye week? thanks dude.
By dawggirl
October 11, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this
I know A.J. Green is kicking himself. What a sure touchdown that would have been. Overall though, we look pretty good. It’s great to have Southerland back, and Prince Miller is an undetected threat.
GO DAWGS!
By Puppie
October 11, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
UGA sux.
By Chris
October 11, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this
i am sick of the recent play calling. what happened to georgia being a rushing team? 2 FADE ROUTS TO THE RIGHT SIDE!? we should be up 21-0 right now. Mark Richt needs to take back the play calling right now. we need to be pounding the ball. We have the depth at RB to do it.
By Chip Towers
October 11, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this
GEORGIA 13, TENNESSEE 0
Another Walsh FG, this one 20 yards. Not to be pessimistic but getting 3 instead of 6 these last two times down can come back to haunt you. Remember ‘06… .
And I hate the fade pattern. 50-50 play at best. Love to have seen a couple of toss sweeps there… .
Anyway, the good news is Georgia is dominating the game. In first half, Dogs had 130 yards to UT’s 20. Time of possession 9:32 to 5:28. First downs 7 to 1… .
Field position flipped with change of possession and UT starts at own 38.
By dawggirl
October 11, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this
On the plus side, we’re doing okay so far with the penalties. Cross your fingers we keep it going.
By KB
October 11, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this
Defense has showed up to play.
Offense needs to punch it in some more
KB
By Chip Towers
October 11, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this
LT VINCE VANCE INJURED
The Bulldogs’ third starter at the position this year is down at the 8:28 mark of second quarter. 3 trainers looking at him. Looks like right leg. Not sure whether its ankle or kne but replay makes it look like knee. Not good… . Clint Boling in now at LT.
By jerry
October 11, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this
Why does Stafford take a knee when the defense jumps offside? I believe its a free play so why not run the play called-it might be a long gainer and if not they would still get the five yard penalty.
By KB
October 11, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this
That was stupid on Staffords part
KB
By T-Town Dawg
October 11, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this
I’ve always liked Bobo and most of his play calling, but today it sux. Why all the stupid screens and fade passes? Those stupid calls and 1 dropped pass is keeping Tenn. in the game so far.
By dawgfan1911
October 11, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this
The play calling in this game is horrible! As dedicated to his coaching as he is, CMR needs to look for new coordinators next year or they will cost him his job. Also, for as much fan fair as Stafford gets, he has no touch on the football and has missed on several plays already.
By Chip Towers
October 11, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this
PASS INTERCEPTED BY UT’S ROBERT AYERS
Stafford right to the defensive end on a tricky kind of no-look play faking the wide screen right to KNowshon and throwing back left. Big play… . Georgia now 19 of 21 in red zone this season. Still very good but ruins chance to go up four scores.
By KGB
October 11, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this
Where are those NFL scouts now, Matty? hahahahahahahahahaha
By jerry
October 11, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this
Not as stupid as Bozo’s play calling.
By NYDawg
October 11, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this
Fire Mike Bobo. He is obviously too tired looking after his brood at home to intelligently call plays. The score should be 35-0 UGA right now. Once again, UGA falls into the pattern of losing.
By Chip Towers
October 11, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this
GEORGIA 13, TENNESSEE 7
Dogs have let the Vols back into it. Three plays after Stafford’s interception, UT QB Nick Stephens hits Danarius Moore with a 60-yard pass — beating Prince Miller — down inside Georgia’s 5. UT scores on a pass on third-and-two.
Richard Samuel mishandles kickoff return and gets plowed under at Georgia’s own 3… .
Very reminiscent of 2006 except Georgia was scoring TDs in the first half of that one. Talk about a momentum swap.
By Eddis Stevenson III
October 11, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this
This game reminds me of the one two years ago. Tennessee looks very encoraging to give to UGA for the third straight year!!
By Mike
October 11, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this
Stafford is awful—at what point is he going to hit a man in stride. Offensive line is awful—at what point are they going to open a hole for Knowshon. Vince Vance going down is big trouble for the Dawgs. Pass rush is awful—is this the best we can do after 2 weeks to prepare. Bobo still can’t call a game past the first series. This game should have been over after the first three possessions—but Stafford’s execution, the line’s run blocking and Bobo’s ridiculous “gotta out smart ‘em” play calling are keeping the Vols in the game. MoMass just got smashed on the sideline—Stafford is going to get someone killed.
By PhilFulmersDietician
October 11, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this
Personal foul? That was a clean hit on that Muslim America-hater!!!!
By dawgfan1911
October 11, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this
Was Richard Samuels the same guy who was crying all week about playing more and he just cost his team field position by letting a kick off go right through his legs!!! Wow, this team is imploding right before my eyes. I wish someone will tell the offensive coaches to just let Stafford throw the ball to spread Tenn out and then use Moreno. These wasted running plays are horrible. This Georgia team is not that good and as a fan I know a good football team when i see one and Georgia is an ok team at best. If this game was at Tenn, we would lose.
By Chip Towers
October 11, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this
VANCE UPDATE
If you were watching the TV replay you knew this already but LT Vince Vance suffered right knee injury and will not play again today. I’m afraid it could be much longer than that.
By OldRef
October 11, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this
Horrible call! UT defense puts a clean hit on receiver, and they call a personal foul? You kidding me!!! That sux!!!! Pansies!!!
By Sick as a Dawg
October 11, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this
Stafford is awful—at what point is he going to hit a man in stride. Offensive line is awful—at what point are they going to open a hole for Knowshon. Vince Vance going down is big trouble for the Dawgs. Pass rush is awful—is this the best we can do after 2 weeks to prepare. Bobo still can’t call a game past the first series. This game should have been over after the first three possessions—but Stafford’s sub-par execution, the O line’s pitiful excuse for run blocking, and Bobo’s ridiculous “gotta out smart ‘em” play- calling are keeping the Vols in the game. MoMass just got smashed on the sideline—Stafford is going to get someone killed. MoMass has gotten smashed twice already.
By OverratedDawgs
October 11, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this
These officials SUCK!! Neither of those were personals!
By Home Field Calls
October 11, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this
WTF are these refs paid by Georgia. Worst calls ever.
By Lets Face It
October 11, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this
Well im glas that we got to score before the end of the half. But we had a gift from the ref on a penalty that was bogus. Come on Dawgs putem away!
By English Bulldog
October 11, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this
oooooooooooooh that last TD was sweet. I love stickin’ it to Philly for calling that timeout on the other end of the field. I mean, I know it was the by the book play, but it’s still pretty sweet to go 97 yards and it flipped the momentum back in our side.
That said, we need to finish drives better and keep Matthew from getting killed back there. Tennessee’s defense has to be getting tired out there, so I say lets feed ‘em a lot of Knowshon in the 2nd half.
Nice to see the penalties going our way for a change.
By Chip Towers
October 11, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this
GEORGIA 20, TENNESSEE 7 Well, for once the Dogs saw penalties work against the other guys… .
Georgia goes 97 yards in 9 plays in 2:08 to score on Stafford’s 9-yard TD pass to Mohamed Massaquoi. …
Key on the scoring drive was to personal foul calls against the Vols. The first one was questionable against UT safety Demetrice Morley for a head-to-head hit on MoMass. The second was a no-brainer on cornerback DeAngelo Willingham for throwing down Demiko Goodman out of bounds… .
Head-to-head hits are a “point of emphasis” in the SEC this season. The head of officials told us writers that at SEC Football Media Days before the season. Indeed, MoMass was temporarily shaken up on the play. But he shook it off, jumped up and down to re-energize the crowd and got the last laugh on the TD… .
Georgia gets ball back to open second half so that was a big momentum grabber after Dogs lost it there for a while… .
Get this: It was the Dogs’ third 90-plus yard scoring drive this season… .
Vols took a knee so it’s halftime. I’ll get you some stats after I take a brief break.
By guyana dawg
October 11, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this
some of you guys are so pessimistic - you come out of the woodwork when things are negative, but stay quiet when things are good.
Bobo’s been good - give him a break. (it’s the D coordinator that scares me sometimes!)
sounds like we are dominating the game statistically, just need to punch it in more when close.
i like the passion but relax a little on the negativity. we’re still a young team - these are college players - we’ll be fine. Go DAWGS! spank smokey!!!
By Johnny longears
October 11, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this
Glad for Georgia that they brought their own refs to the game. Such partiality on the refs part makes real fans sick. Of course not the slobs who pull for UGA.
Did you notice the ref go to the sideline to see if the muslim was ok?
By monty
October 11, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this
Game should already be out of reach. Our ineptitude on offense in the redzone is ridiculous. Game could easily be 35-0. A.J. drops wide open T.D. pass and Stafford throws that inside screen when it was clogged up. Did the same thing against BAMA. THose fade routes in the inside, not even close. Notlookimg like a top premiere team with so many mistakes. Too much keystone cops! BUT GO DOGS!
By St. Bernard
October 11, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this
For the record, we did have the refs steal an automatic first down from us.
By Phat Phillip
October 11, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this
Could someone tell me where is the nearest restroom because I have the Jolly Trots and I need to pound the porcelain real bad! I need some Tums too!
By FLA DAWG
October 11, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this
20 - 7 at Halftime! As long as The Dawgs maintain focus we will win this one.
I am afraid that injury to Vance looked like a seasonender - more injury to the Offense - damn. Our O Line is already hurting. A guy like Moreno could have 200 yards with a seasoned O Line. Pity.
Great seeing Southerland in there. He is obviously not 100% but he’s contributing to this game.
Why is Samuel played so little? He has performed far better than King this season with less playing time!?
GO DAWGS GO !!
By Johnny longears
October 11, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this
I’m also tired of you slobs saying Phat Phil. How about a name for Richt? Prison Visitor? Ear sucker? No disipline? Dung face? Richtard Head?
By Dawgcatcher
October 11, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this
Talk of a championship is a bit premature. Without 2 gifts from the refs, UGA could be losing to a sub-par Tenn team
By RockyTop2
October 11, 2008 5:31 PM | Link to this
Even though UGA will win any way, The refs are killin UT. That helmet to helmet was clearly helmet to shoulder pad, and the pass interference in the 2nd quarter was not even close. Georgia will probably win easily, but without the that helmet to helmet call it is probably 13-7 maybe 16-7. That TD probably won it for the Dogs. The only way UT comes back is if Stafford throws another dumb INT, like he did in the first half.
By !2th Man
October 11, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this
With the extra player on both sides of he ball(the one wearing the cap and strips), UGA should put this one away in the 2nd half.
By Terry
October 11, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this
I see a great improvement regarding the penalties, whatever Richt implemented in practice since the Bama fiasco is obviously working. The boys have got to get better at holding on to the ball. There is no reason that we keep dropping passes so often. GO DAWGS!
By beat ut
October 11, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this
any word on vince vance
By Bobo the clown
October 11, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this
Ok Willie bring out the soft defense and I will keep Moreno running up the middle and try more trick plays to blow up in our face. We can let Ole Rocky Top right back in this thing!
By Chip Towers
October 11, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this
HALFTIME UPDATE
Georgia 273 yards to 108, 18 first downs to 4… .
Penalties: UT 6-57, UGA 2-10… .
Knowshon 14-57; Foster 2-4, Hardesty 4-17
Stafford 17-25-1, 211 yards, 1 TD; Nick Stephens 5-10-0, 101.
By Eric C.
October 11, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this
Nice play Green not stretching out for the first…those kinds of play drive you nuts.
By Doc
October 11, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this
Get lost NYDawg, you are not a fan. Your IQ is minimal at best so you can your little pop warner coaching experience and hop on the next bandwagon….pillow biter.
By 3 and out
October 11, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this
Well the penaltly bug is starting up again and why dont we pith out to Moreno instead of up the middle? Come on Dawgs Block somebody!
By dawgfan1911
October 11, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this
The first series proves my point to whats wrong with this Georgia team. they are trying to run it down Tenn throats when they dont have the offensive line to do it. AJ Green better get his act together, instead of cutting the ball up taking some contact to get a first down, he heads out to the sideline and they come up one yard short. Everybody is telling him how great he is, he better start to make some plays. Fire Bobo and hire Lane Kiffin as an offensive coordinator. Fire Willie and hire ?????? I dont really know, but I ama tired of the same stuff from these coordinators we should be pounding Tenn right now.
By !2th Man
October 11, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this
Ok. someone please talk to that rogue ref, doesn’t he know we get to block in the back? Did he watch the Bama game?
By KB
October 11, 2008 5:53 PM | Link to this
Bobo has lost his mind
KB
By Bobo the clown
October 11, 2008 5:54 PM | Link to this
Yes interception Now Wille play soft defense!!!!!!!
By monty
October 11, 2008 5:54 PM | Link to this
Another keystone cop moment !
By RockyTop2
October 11, 2008 5:55 PM | Link to this
Eric Berry!
By Eric C.
October 11, 2008 5:55 PM | Link to this
Those last two play calls were a joke.
By Chip Towers
October 11, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this
UT’S ERIC BERRY INTERCEPTS STAFFORD PASS IN END ZONE
Yet another botched fade pass attempt by Georgia and this one goes badly awry. Comes on third-and-goal at the 6 so Georgia had a sure 3 coming. WR Michael Moore ends up on the ground in left flat and Berry catches it standing alone in end zone. Unwisely takes it out but ends up breaking tackles for 54 yard return.
Bone-head football, IMHO. Dogs keeping UT in game.
By Duston
October 11, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this
Please, no more fade routes!!! They are not working!!!
By Eddis Stevenson III
October 11, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this
Im So Encouraged!!!! Go Rocky Top!!! The DAWGS are fallin apart!!!!!!!
By rockdawg9999
October 11, 2008 5:58 PM | Link to this
When a play obviously doesn’t work, does Bobo think we need to continue running that play until it does work? Someone tell that idiot this is not practice.
By ATMDOG
October 11, 2008 5:58 PM | Link to this
Come on Bobo …whats up with the play calling inside the 15!
By English Bulldog
October 11, 2008 5:58 PM | Link to this
Wow. Another gift INT in the red zone. Maybe we should put the Stafford-Moreno Read and the Fade Route in our pocket for a little while.
Fades are 0-4 with a pick and none have been close, and teams aren’t biting on the old Stafford keeper anymore. Quit wasting plays at the end of drives and run it right at them for goodness’ sake.
By william cranman
October 11, 2008 5:59 PM | Link to this
Summary of Stafford’s career: Great talent, but just cannot FINISH DRIVES!!!!
By dawgfan1911
October 11, 2008 5:59 PM | Link to this
Exactly my point!!!!! Fire BoBo more fade routs that havent worked the entire game. Stafford is overrated and has no fundamentals as a quaterback. This game tells says a lot about Georgia coaches and their personnel. This is a quaterback with two weeks to prepare, coaches with two weeks to look at film. I am just shocked at all of these failed attempts at the fade routs and why the coaches keep calling them. What about the play call before the fade rout Mathew Stafford up the middle for 0 yards, a wasted down. Florida, LSU, and maybe Auburn will destroy UGA, and I am a UGA fan, but this team looks like they are poorly coached and not prepared and because Tenn sucks, they may pull this one out, but maybe I am typing to fast!
By Frank Lane
October 11, 2008 5:59 PM | Link to this
GA is playing without intensity. Paricularly when they get in the red zone. Just lazy play.
By Eric C.
October 11, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this
We don’t have the personnel to get any pressure on the QB with the soft rush on 3rd down…isn’t that obvious? Why do we keep running that play?
By Frank Lane
October 11, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this
Where is our pass rush. If we give this kid little time, we own him.
By Where's the D
October 11, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this
Dawgs have had every opportunity to break this game open but stupid plays by Stafford and weak defense by GA keeps UT in the game. Sickening.
By English Bulldog
October 11, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this
Wow. Another gift INT in the red zone. Maybe we should put the Stafford-Moreno Read and the Fade Route in our pocket for a little while.
Fades are 0-4 with a pick and none have been close, and teams aren’t biting on the old Stafford keeper anymore. Quit wasting plays at the end of drives and run it right at them for goodness’ sake.
By Sick as a Dawg
October 11, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this
UT picks Stafford in the end zone. I’ll repeat what I said earlier. Stafford is inconsistent, tending toward the big mistake in the big game situation. His lack of execution and Bobo’s playcalling are keeping UT in this game.
On a brighter note, the penalties are down. However, UGA is finding another way to keep UT in this game. That’s the downside of being a Dawg fan—UGA will find a way to let the opposition stay in the game until the very end. If it’s not penalties, it’s Martinez soft zone D—if it’s not those, it’s Bobo’s horrendous play calling in the red zone.
Nice play call out of the time out, Martinez. No excuse for a rookie QB to do this to an SEC defense. Coach Willie’s prevent zone is getting worked by perhaps the worst offense in the SEC.
Again no pass rush—UT scores a TD throwing vs. the zone. Watch out Dawg fans—I don’t like how this one is going.
By ATMDOG
October 11, 2008 6:03 PM | Link to this
This game should be 40 - 0. We will still win but style points are gone!
By dawggirl
October 11, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this
This is terrible. Tennessee is looking better than us with an unproven QB playing his first SEC game. We look pathetic.
By English Bulldog
October 11, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this
Ga has completely dominated the game from the first snap and is only up 6. This is one of those games where you can mess around and mess around and all of a sudden ur in a dog fight and you get beat.
Ga should be up 3-4 touchdowns right now. Good teams just do not do this.
By Chip Towers
October 11, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this
GEORGIA 20, TENNESSEE 14
Say this this for the Vols. They capitalize on their opportunities. After the interception, Tennessee goes 46 yards in 7 plays and scored on a 13-yard pass from Stephens to Lucas Taylor on third-and-8. Taylor had a 14-yard catch on third-and-nine earlier in the drive… .
Prince Miller hurt his right shoulder on an earlier play and Bryan Evans was in as sub. Don’t know if it was Evans’ man but Taylor was wide open in back left of end zone after Stephens scrambled left out of the pocket.
Incredible that the Vols are making a game of this considering the statistical disparity. Turnovers are just killer.
By Eric C.
October 11, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this
ATMDOG, what makes you so sure we are going to even win…it’s the SOS.
By dawggirl
October 11, 2008 6:11 PM | Link to this
About the only thing that is making me happy is that Tech is only beating Gardner-Webb 10-7. Talk about looking bad.
By kydawg
October 11, 2008 6:11 PM | Link to this
How stupid is Mike Bozo?? No way he coaches anywhere else but GA. Yes, this should be 40-0, yet dumb butt play calling inside the 10 yields a tight game that really looks like we are going to blow…..how embarrasing, to be this much better than your opponent and possibly lose. If we had a real coordinator instead of a former player Richt wants to do a favor, this game would be like GA Southern, instead we make them look like a top 10 team…embarrasing.
By Sick as a Dawg
October 11, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this
And now here come the penalties. That’s 3 out of the last 4 plays for the Dawgs. Forget what I said—Dawgs have 8 for 51 right now. Another 10 penalty game after a week of focusing on cutting those down.
Undisciplined…undisciplined…undisciplined.
And this is after 2 weeks of practice with a focus on cutting down the penalties.
UGA should be up 35-7.
By Pathetic
October 11, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this
This is embarrassing no wonder we get no respect whatsoever. Bob and Willie are jokes! Now we are back to boneheaded penalties
By dawgfan1911
October 11, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this
The penalty problem is back! They are self destructing right before my eyes. Penalties point to coaching and right now any football fan who knows anything about the game can tell you that after an off week there is no way we should look this bad.
By rockdawg9999
October 11, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this
How many screens are we going to run?
By Eric C.
October 11, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this
WTF!!! is up with this play-calling!!!
By ATMDOG
October 11, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this
I tell you why Eric C. anyone that knows football can see that UT can not stop us. UT will not get any more gifts this game. Good teams find a way to win and bad teams find a way to lose. UGA will win!
By Heads need to roll
October 11, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this
We are a joke to the college football word right now. What a waste of talent! Damon Evans needs to do something
By English Bulldog
October 11, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this
thank god the kicker has been money. If not for that I would be through two bottles of Southern Comfort instead of just the one.
By rockdawg9999
October 11, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this
Our o-line makes Moreno look terrible.
By English Bulldog
October 11, 2008 6:25 PM | Link to this
thank god the kicker has been money. If not for that I would be through two bottles of Southern Comfort instead of just the one.
By Chip Towers
October 11, 2008 6:25 PM | Link to this
GEORGIA 23, TENNESSEE 14
Bulldogs settle for a 41-yard field from PK Blair Walsh at the 14:55 mark of the third quarter.
Key play on the drive was a 24-yard catch and run by fullback Shaun Chapas on first-and-20 at the Georgia 32. Another personal foul on Tennessee’s Gerald Williams, who got caught punching Knowshon Moreno on the ground… .
But Vols pushed Georgia back after it got down to the 30. UT defense playing great considering the time its spent on the field and the yardage it has given up.
By rockdawg9999
October 11, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this
It’s gonna be ugly in Baton Rouge in 2 weeks.
By rilo
October 11, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this
Georgia coaches never seems to have the players ready for games. Either the plays we run are so complex that it takes a genious to execute or Bobo just doesn’t get it. At what point do you stop calling the same play? i.e. STOP throwing the fade route if you guys aren’t on the same page!!!!!
By Terry
October 11, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this
I take that back about the penalties. Once again they come back to haunt us. UGA has to step up and make a statement. I dread the LSU and UF matchups if we continue to play like this. Now way this one should be close. UF beat them 30-6. UGA has got to improve if they are going to finish with a respectable record.
By Scott
October 11, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this
Please fire Mike Bobo.4th year in a row with a stable of running backs and they throw 4 fade routes inside the ten for 0 points and 1 pick. They end the third quater with the same formation and the same fake toss to the weak side for the same result -yards.The score should be something like 49-14. If they don’t fire him at least take the play calling away. Then maybe the nation will quit laughing at the dawgs.
By Doug
October 11, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this
Let’s hope Martinez applies for a coaching job and finally gets one. Then we can hire Kirby Smart as our DC. Did we lose one of our offensive linemen? He went out but did he come back in?
By Eric C.
October 11, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this
ATMDOG, it’s not UT that’s stopping us!! Look, I’m just p** because this game should have been over a long time ago…we continue to underachieve on offense and make stupid mistakes in the secondary. The ASU game should have been 41-3 and this game should have been 34-0.
By rilo
October 11, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this
I feel like I’m taking crazy pills…
By Eric C.
October 11, 2008 6:33 PM | Link to this
We still got the first down…but Green needs to get more aggressive and start reaching harder for the stick.
By ATMDOG
October 11, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this
Eric C. I agree. Once this team gets clicking we can bet any team. This is still a very young team!
By Eric C.
October 11, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this
It’s great to see King get some nice runs…I like those sweeps!
By sUGArman
October 11, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this
Finally Bozo use’s the backs the way we should. A B and C gap running the way the DAWGS always have done it.
By English Bulldog
October 11, 2008 6:41 PM | Link to this
So what was that about the dogs not having the beef up front to run it down the Vols throat? They are doing it right now and looking great doing it.
Maybe they should look into doing that a little more often, and inside the red zone instead of pussyfooting around so much.
No more fades please.
By KB
October 11, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this
I am going to be upset if we do not score a TD on this drive. It is a beauty pagent now for one loss teams. They have got to get some points
KB
By Lee
October 11, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this
I will happily take a W in this one, but I am disappointed that the guys were not fired up to play. We should have punched in at least 2-3 more in this one. UGA is a better team than it has shown and have to play with more intensity going forward. That means no more stupid penalties, no more dropped passes and no more stupid mistakes by Stafford. GO DAWGS!
By Eric C.
October 11, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this
Chip, why isn’t Southerland getting more time…I know he’s not full speed, but hopefully he didn’t reinjure himself.
By ATMDOG
October 11, 2008 6:44 PM | Link to this
Everyone please chill out and take a look at the stats. 500 Yards of offense, UT def one of the best in the country. I agree we need to stop killing ourselfs but this is a very young and talented team. That last drive was awesome! Killed time and got some points.
By dawgfan1911
October 11, 2008 6:48 PM | Link to this
It looks like we will win this game as Georgia grinds more clock here in the fourth quarter, but a dawgfan, I am worried about the direction of this program and the lack of dicipline on and off the field with this team. Mike Bobo I am sure is a nice guy, but he cant call plays effectively. Willie Martinez, I think the defense players are just not as good as we originally thought.As I am writing this, UGA runs another toss sweep, which is so predictable.Blair Walsh is a stud field goal kicker. Guys we have Vandy next week and we should win that one as well but who knows what Georgia will do. When we go to LSU at night and Florida at the cocktail party we will lose both games by double digits. Sorry guys byt we just cant keep plaing like this and having clueless coaches to beat those two teams. I will say I am rooting for LSU tonight, I hate the Gators!
By Hey Eric C
October 11, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this
Face it you won the Arizon game 27-10 and USC just Blew them out 28-0. Now UT stays in the game with you until the 4th, Hell UCLA beat them. The Dawgs are just a little better than average.
By KB
October 11, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this
This game should have been a blow-out
But oh well we settle for less, what happen to “Finish the Drill”
We sure do not do that anymore. CMR needs some killer instinct
KB
By Pathetic
October 11, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this
Ho Hum another field goal and no TDS for Moreno Say Goodbye to your Heisman hopes!
By sUGArman
October 11, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this
The drive looked good but finishing the drive is what they need to do. This week is a perfect oppertunity to move up and they didn’t deliver.
By sUGArman
October 11, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this
How do you run an offense and have 6 or more red zone visits and Moreno has no touchdowns. Just another mark against Bozo.
By No nonsense Dawg
October 11, 2008 7:03 PM | Link to this
Well another ugly win. We has a great opportunity to really shoot up in the polls but it wouldnt surprise me if we dropped to 12 or 13. Now Vandy lost today and they will be fired up to spoil our homecomoning. UGa commits 11 penalties this is very disturbing.
By LifelongDawg
October 11, 2008 7:03 PM | Link to this
The season is far enough along to safely state that the Dawgs were indeed overrated going into this season. UGA simply has been underwhelming in almost every game.
By Chip Towers
October 11, 2008 7:04 PM | Link to this
FINAL: GEORGIA 26, TENNESSEE 14
A season-defining 11-play drive to seal it with short field goal.
NEW BLOG IS UP
Head over there for postgame commentary. Thanks for hanging out!
By Dawg_from_WI
October 11, 2008 7:04 PM | Link to this
“brought a JACKET”? WTF? Umm, a little lame imagery there? OMG please!
By PACWIN
October 11, 2008 7:05 PM | Link to this
What’s up Dawgs? I just turned to the UT Georgia game (after USCvASU).
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 Stan
October 11, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this
How about them Jackets? LMAO
By Eric C.
October 11, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this
Hey Eric C,
We played ASU at Tempe and absolutely drubbed them…score should have been much worse. Not to mention…Carpenter wasn’t 100% today. USC got 390 yds today…we got over 400 yds when they were healthier. Sorry fellow…but I’m not as impressed as you with USC.
By TheAntiMe
October 11, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this
Tennessee can take their tails and their flea-bag mascot back to Rocky Top. Glory, glory!!!
By Hey Eric
October 11, 2008 7:33 PM | Link to this
eric face it, Georgia will need to play better defence and learn to score in the redzone to beat any ranked team. They are winning against average teams and have lost against the only ranked team they have played. They won’t be able to play with LSU, Texas, Penn State, MIZZ,USC, Ohio State, OU, Florida.
By Hey Eric
October 11, 2008 7:33 PM | Link to this
eric face it, Georgia will need to play better defence and learn to score in the redzone to beat any ranked team. They are winning against average teams and have lost against the only ranked team they have played. They won’t be able to play with LSU, Texas, Penn State, MIZZ,USC, Ohio State, OU, Florida.
By Bozo suks
October 11, 2008 7:45 PM | Link to this
Fire Mike Bozo! He has got to be the worst play caller in college football. He should be calling plays at a Division II or III, not at UGA