UGA blog finds new home
Morning all. As I’ve said a couple of times this week, we’re converting this blog over to a WordPress platform and it will be a permanent move the first of next week.
Those of you who are regulars probably know that I’m not what you’d call techno-wizard when it comes to these things. But from what I understand the technology offered in this new format should make the blogging and commenting experience better for all. Of course, I’ll be learning as we go along, too. But I’m hoping to provide more pictures and video and things like that which should bring the blog more to life.
Of course, this blog is nothing without all you guys so I want to heartily invite (read: beg) you to come over to the new site by CLICKING HERE ON THE NEW ADDRESS and save it in your browsers. As of Monday, Feb. 23rd, this will be the permanent home of the UGA blog you so love or, in the case of some of you, love to loathe. If you’d prefer to copy and paste or just memorize, the new address is: http://blogs.ajc.com/uga-sports-blog/.
See at the new place!
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
O-linemen perfect art of saying nothing
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I can tell you that Georgia offensive lineman Clint Boling is from Alpharetta, graduated from Chattahoochee High, was born on May 9, 1989, is majoring in business, is 6-5, 290, and started in 11 of 13 games as a true freshman last season. I can tell you that he was arrested for DUI this past May, eventually had those charges reduced and was suspended for the first game this season. I can tell you that, as of Saturday, he will have started at three different positions on the O-line this season.
But that’s about all I can tell you. And that’s a shame because Boling is a real good story for the Bulldogs. In the middle of last Saturday’s game against Tennessee he was abruptly moved from right guard and thrown in at left tackle when starter Vince Vance went down with a season-ending knee injury. And he apparently played great. In case you didn’t notice, Georgia ended that game pounding the ball on the left side of the line on the way to the victory.
But if you’re looking for some insight on Boling I can’t provide any. The new trend among the Georgia’s offensive linemen is, when they’re interviewed, they say only one thing no matter what they’re asked: “Vanderbilt [or whatever team the opponent is that week] is a great team. We’re looking forward to the challenge.” That’s the answer they give no matter what question is asked. Boling started it last week before the Tennessee game and teammate Tanner Strickland followed suit Monday after practice.
Of course, they’re probably just following the instructions of offensive line coach Stacey Searels. I can’t be sure, though, because Searels doesn’t speak to the media at all. But if he did I’m sure he’d say, “Vanderbilt is a great team and we look forward to the challenge.”
If you ask me it’s just silly. I’m not sure if they’re thinking that they don’t want to give the opponents any bulletin board material or they want to avoid revealing anything regarding personnel of strategy. Maybe they just loathe the media in general. But the biggest thing to me is it denies fans the opportunity to learn a little more about their favorite players.
Obviously I’m biased. I planned on giving you guys some insight this week into who this kid Boling is. I still plan to try, though this certainly doesn’t make it any easier. Do you guys want to know more about your favorite players? Do you believe what these little non-interviews the linemen are accomplishing anything for them? Do you like this approach?
Today’s links:
Chattanooga’s Darren Epps reports that Georgia’s linebackers were able to stuff the run against Tennessee because they knew what was coming… .
Vanderbilt is going to switch starting quarterbacks for the Georgia game… .
Nashville Tennessean columnist Joe Biddle gets into why Clemson will likely show some interest in Vanderbilt coach Bobby Johnson. But in another story, Vanderbilt chancellor Nick Zeppos vows to not let Johnson get away… .
In case you missed it, here’s is the always helpful summary of the Mark Richt call-in show from “Jim from Duluth” on The Anti-Orange Page.
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