UGA

By JET

October 14, 2008 7:49 AM | Link to this

“Vanderbilt [or whatever team the opponent is that week] is a great team. We’re looking forward to the challenge.”

By jgwade99

October 14, 2008 7:57 AM | Link to this

If you ask me, you are silly for complaining about this and dedicating a column in the paper about it!!!

By Pathetic

October 14, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this

Well will this be another ho hum game of woulda coulda shoulda and be mired at #8,9 and 10 in the polls? Hope Dawgs can make a statement game. God forbid an upset to Vandy cause Richt will really be on the hot seat.

By No nonsense Dawg

October 14, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this

Chip…. Whats silly is all the stupid penalties that seem to continue and if not corrected it will be UGAs Waterloo against both LSU and Florida. These guys need to remain focused and not be distracted by the media or making Videos and being asked silly questions on what Hollywood Bimbo would they want to be stranded with on a deserted island.

By Sautee Dawg

October 14, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this

Chip

Will Vince Vance be eligble for another year since he’ll be out the remainder of this one?

Pathetic

16 wins and 3 loses in 07 and 08. Do you have any idea how many programs that would love to claim that kind of record? I don’t think CMR’s seat will be all that hot, probally not even warm.

By reality check

October 14, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

Chip, I really appreciate what you do. However, even though I know you have to report arrests there has been too much made of them and you can’t blame people for being reticent.

I would feel better about it if there was an article about how many of the arrests have been thrown out because they were ridiculous charges that never should have been made in the first place. The Alpharetta police had a poor case against Boling and that is why they plea bargained to a lesser traffic charge. The cases against Sturdivant, Anderson, and Lomax were thrown out because they never violated any law and should not have been charged with any crime.

The real story is that too often the police are charging people with misdemeanors when they should not be. The courts are the final authority, not the police. It is one thing to charge someone with a crime and besmirch their reputation and quite another to obtain a conviction. AJC runs repeated reports of arrests and frankly you have been known to weigh in with judgmental criticisms yourself. There needs to be more than a brief mention when someone has been exonerated.

By godawg

October 14, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

As long as they block they can all be deaf mutes as far as I’m concerned…WOOF!

By Atlanta Gator

October 14, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

The Key to a sold win over Vanderbilt? Understanding that the outcome probably depends on which team is more motivated … If Georgia scores early, Vanderbilt probably will not be able to keep up. If the Commodores can keep it within a touchdown at the half, it’s anyone’s game.

By BADDAWG

October 14, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

Pathetic…you are indeed!!!!!

By Whaaaat?

October 14, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

You might mention that Boling was selected as SEC Lineman of the Week. You didn’t need him or Searles to tell you that.

By Junkyard Blawg

October 14, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this

I personally like Searel’s approach with the media. Talking to the media is a distraction and the last thing our line needs (besides more injuries) is a distraction that takes them away from getting better every week. Thank you offensive line for everything you’re fighting to overcome in this challenging season.

And I completely agree about the comment with all the arrests and the subsequent results. We were blasted by ESPN in the preseason and few of the actual results actually come to light.

By RxDawg

October 14, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

So the boys are being hushed….ok.

Next topic: I still want to know what the deal was with the defensive holding and not getting a 1st down. When it happend I thought for sure it must be some wierd rule that never comes into play or something. But now I’m seeing that the refs actualy blew it. WTH????? HOW do you blow that? And how does Richt not throw a tantrum on the field that would make a 3 year old proud. I mean, I know it didn’t effect the outcome that much but come on, thats a pretty standard rule.

By charlotte dawg

October 14, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

Searels’ job is to win football games not help you sell newspapers.

By Andy in Ohio

October 14, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

I’d rather them play lights out and be focused on what they’re doing on the field than giving good interviews. They can give good interviews after the season is over, IMO. Until then, if this is how they need to conduct themselves in order to stay focused and play well, more power to them.

By AltamahaDawg

October 14, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this

Good for them. Our need to hang on every last detail, and I am as guilty as anyone, does not trump thier need to concentrate on the task at hand. Now could they tell you thier favorite fishing hole and still practise football? Sure. BUT maybe the problem is that they have come to realize that there are too many vultures out here who would read this stuff for no other reason than to twist thier words, and invent something negative…… And that’s before the rival fans even pipe in.

By Dog44

October 14, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Chip -

I understand Searles prohibition on freshman o-lineman speaking to the media.

But I agree with you on this most recent development. It does seem silly and even immature. If they don’t want to talk to the media, then just say so and give a reason. Everybody could respect that, even if they didn’t agree.

By jfergNCdawg

October 14, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

I agree with most other folks….at this point I could not care less about “Who Boling is as a person”…I want to know how his knees are feeling!

Chip I do have a question for you— Is there anything different that the strength/conditioning coach can do to help deter these ACL/knee problems? Anything at all?

And what’s up with KTripp? I don’t remember seeing him at all against UT?

By quaildawg

October 14, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

I have no problems with the Silence of the Line. Given the youthful nature of our line I would much prefer that they are building their knowledge of their assignments versus granting interviews. Their success is critical to UGA’s overall success and their focus on the task at hand is paramount to this endeavor.

By Supes

October 14, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

UGA has one of the best line coaches in the nation, let him do his thing. If he doesn’t allow them to speak to the media in general, then so be it. As long as it works, and they keep improving it’s all that matters!

Sure I’d like to know all the bulldogs, etc but there is time for that kind of stuff in the off-season, or after the regular season and before a bowl game.

By sUGArdaddy

October 14, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

They don’t owe anything to the media. Reminds me of all those Broncos O-lines in their heyday in the late 90’s. Who cares? They’re probably just having fun jerking the media around. Do your job. Ask other players about them. Find the story. I’m glad our players are focused and it makes me chuckle that they are actually getting under the reporters’ collective skin. I could care less about stories about Boling. He’s a DGD who wears silver britches. That’s all the matters. All I care about is if he does his schoolwork, stays out of trouble, and continues to pancake D-linemen. I don’t need a story to tell me if he’s doing that.

Go Dawgs!

By Former offensive lineman

October 14, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this

Being a former o-lineman I can understand Coach Searels philosophy. The o-line is the one part of a team that if it does not operate as a well-oiled machine that every thing breaks down. This philosophy does not allow opportunity for descension among the line nor does it allow the media to speculate on what the line’s mentality is.

Name me one Offensive line coach in the country that can take the amount of young players and injuries and get as much production in the last two years as Stacy Searels.

Point given: Leave them along.

By Red Clay Hound

October 14, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

Sautee Dawg, CMR said last night on the call in show that Vance isn’t eligible for a medical red shirt because he has played in more than three of the first six games.

By PTC DAWG

October 14, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

EVERY team ranked ahead of UGA in the polls could lose Saturday, and unless UGA wins by at least 100, we would not move up. Apparently losing to Ole Miss and Oregon State is just fine, IF you are not UGA.

Why not write about that? These are college kids, and if they don’t want to talk to you, they certainly don’t have to. Find something else to gripe about.

By 82DAWG

October 14, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

I would rather have this team first approach than individuals crowing about, well, anything. There are enough TO’s and Ocho-Cincos and Pac Mans out there.

By Kendawg

October 14, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

I agree with most of the comments on this blog. Coach Searels is doing a great job for the second year in a row. If he doesn’t want to speak to the media, that’s fine with me. It’s his call. If he doesn’t want his linemen to give any bulletin board ammo to the upcoming opponent, that seems smart to me. I didn’t know Boling was selected as the Lineman of the Week, but it’s an appropriate selection. He played great, especially on that 11 minute drive that iced the game. The O-line appears to be getting it together; I hope so. That’s primarily what we needed to make a run. Go Dawgs!!!!!

By ace

October 14, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

Everyone in Stanford knew that UGA should have been awarded a first down but guess who, Richt! It’s unbelieveable that at least one of the assistants should have known. But again, out of that staff i’m not surprised. When BooBoo was talking to Aaron Murray, Murray had to tell him that the ALA. game was at nite, how stupid was that. To follow it up Richt makes another asinine statement that “he should read up on the rules” Were talking about the head coach here at a major institution and he doesn’t know a very basic rule! This could have been a mistake that could have cost them the game! Oh well, it will never change so why even have hope.

By Chip Towers

October 14, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

sUGArdaddy, others: You can bet I’m gonna do my job, regardless of the “media policies” of Searels or any of his charges. I’m not in the least bit mad about this. Like I said, I just think it’s silly… .

I know Boling is a good kid from a good family and I think it’s a little bit ridiculous that they seem to think they can’t sit down and answer a few questions about themselves for fear of “losing focus” or giving away some kind of secret. It’s football, for gosh sakes.

I was just wondering how you guys, the consumers of the information we provide, felt about it.

By TP

October 14, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

Maybe Searls is a Planet of the Apes fan.

Maybe Searls loves the current Geico commercials.

Maybe Searls knows the dudes in North GA that pulled the Sasquach stunt.

Not sure, but Searls is stones dude, he’s a hard a* and goes about his business So. Ga, deer hunting style.

Can’t really knock it, what he’s done with Ga’s o-line has been a savior for the Dawgs.

Maybe one day when Ga doesn’t have these scary o-line issues, dude will come with a totally new style and let his o-line guys live a little and say a few words, ditch the planet of the apes role.

For the time being, the hard-a*, all business, shootin deer….. is working.

By roswell dad

October 14, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this

Pathetic—-you are pathetic…Go find you another team to “support”. It’s obvious you don’t know you a$$ from second base about football. You are only looking for bragging rights. The bees up on North Avenue have a lot of fans just like you..You could be one of them over on UGA blog… Chip, why would we need to know about Clint Boling’s personal life. Being a very good football player in a very good team is all we need to know. Fill your copy space with other material. Obviously, having been around the block, Coach Searles knows that when you give college kids the opporunity to talk, it often ends up as the motivation for other teams. Why risk helping the Commodores by by writing some interesting article about a player during the season. Keep up the good work Coach Searles, and I am sure Coach has been burned in the past by young kids “making a statement”.

By some sense

October 14, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

Chip,

The whole “public has a right to know” is way overblown. Right up there with the whole slick approach - whoever makes the best copy - to political reporting.

You always want to know if players have “bought in” to a coach. Clemson players probably never totally “bought in” w/ Bowden. Ga’s O’line guys have “bought in to what Searles is selling.

They improved unbelievably from start to finish last year…are doing so again this year. How else can you expalin a guy moving from one position to another so seamlessly during a game???

By WSP Dawg

October 14, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

Pathetic is just a no life Tech fan who really was nothing to do with his life.

By Deano

October 14, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

Lay off Chip’s nutzz. I appreciate the coverage Chip. I would like to hear coverage on the media’s infatuation with USC. They jump 5 spots for beating Arizona St.?????????

By mgdawg

October 14, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

I love the thumbnail of Tripp Chandler in the Know Your Dawgs section. That’s the only time I’ve ever seen him with holding and not dropping the football. Kudos for Figgins for taking one for the team. Anything that keeps Dropp Chandler from getting back on the field. He’s a human drive killer.

By guyana dawg

October 14, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

who cares about the non-talk of the OL - i like it.
hopefully they will be saying the same thing come sec championship time!
GO DAWGS!!!

By Bob

October 14, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

Vanderbilt is a great team. I’m looking forward to the challenge.

By AltamahaDawg

October 14, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

11:10 AM……..great example of what I was talking about.

By mdawg

October 14, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

sUGArdaddy You’re out of touch. Talking to the media is part of the job. PERIOD. Most coaches probably hate it, but it is part of what they are supposed to do. How else are you going to keep up with what’s going on with your team and their rivals without the media and the information they gather from the COACHES! You wouldn’t be on this blog if you weren’t interested.

By murfdawg

October 14, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

Did anyone read the quotes by Ricky-Jean Francoise last week before the Fla game? He started running his mouth, then couldn’t even make the trip to back up his mouth and his team mates took it on the chin for him. Let’s keep it quiet and let the bloggers scream and holler(or holla). I have a 20 year old son at UGA and I really don’t think he has anything to say that would be worth printing.

Chip, you do a great with the inside info and updates. Keep up the good work without getting the OL to talk.Go Dawgs and beat Vandy.

By Sautee Dawg

October 14, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

Red Clay Hound Thanks for the info Can’t seem to pick up the Coaches talk show up here in Sautee. Every radio station you turn to up here has that blasted country music playing. Funny how a country music station will pick up all the way across the world and a station that you like won’t pick up a half a mile. Didn’t know how many games a player was allowed. thanks again

By Red Clay Hound

October 14, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

CMR said that Kiante is moving back to tackle. At what point does he start practicing his long snapping skills?

By monty

October 14, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

If you saw the replay Saturday on what happed to VAnce’s leg you wouldn’t be asking the question what can the coaches do to keep kness injuries from happening. It was just nasty to watch as another lineman’s leg crashed into the side of his leg while Vance was planted trying to hold off his man. THE average person would have had their leg broken in-two, instead of just tearing ligaments and tendons.

By Georgia Fan

October 14, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

Sounds like you media geeks have really fallen on hard times lately. First it was the Gundy fiasco last year. Maybe he didn’t go about it the in the best way but he had a decent point. What’s with all the negativity? Now Arian Foster will only talk to the media in dinosaur language and the Georgia O-line won’t talk to the media at all. I think its all brilliant. The media needs to be PUT IN ITS PLACE. Too often the college football media wants to be part of the story, instead of just reporting the story. The story is what happens on the field on Saturdays. There is nothing more to it than that. That is all the media should concern itself with.

I appreciate the challenges of your job Chip and you do a good job. Just keep in mind that these are just college guys doing the best they can. They aren’t celebrities. They aren’t public officials. They don’t ask to have their faces plastered all over the TV, internet, and newspapers. The media does that. They don’t do that. At this state in their lives, they just play football. Geez, to hear the AJC tell it Georgia is 2-4 right now with absolutely zero chance of winning another game. The scrutiny remains over the top. It was one thing when we were ranked in the top 5 and undefeated. Trust me, we’ve been brought back down to earth. You dont’ have to constantly remind us of all of our problems. Its kind of a whole new season now in many ways. Time to move on. Everyone else has.

By AltamahaDawg

October 14, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

Rx, a blurb in the ABH says that the penalty mixup was explained to Richt as a mistake thinking the receiver was ineligible, which would not be a first down, or rather, there was some “confusion” as to if he was or not. However no explaination as to how a player wearing #1 and not #60something would be, or the absense of an ineligible receiver downfield penalty if so, could be given.

In other words the ref screwed up, and invented some excuse later. And not a very good one. Even worse if you ask me to admit you didn’t know who was who, than to just say, I messed up the downs.

A head coach on the sidelines during the action not catching that is one thing, but how about a staff of a dozen coaches, some in the booth, or the entire officiating crew, including the replay guys.

Didn’t affect the eventual win as you say, but definetely affected the score at the time.

I understand a official is not going to be in perfect position on every judgement call of timing or intent of a player, but that’s a basic rule book error.

By AltamahaDawg

October 14, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this

monty, I’ve wondered that too, why anyone would question what the conditioning for a twised knee could be. Somebody yesterday suggested firing the conditioning coach (although I would bet he had no idea who that is), as well as both coordinators, if that tells you something. I would think the NFL would be all over some technique or coach who knew how to limit collision injuries.

By 7straight

October 14, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

I think part of the problem witrh the knees is that the athletes of today are getting so big and so strong that the knee was never designed to take the wear and tear and stress it is subjected to. I am quite sure it has nothing to do with conditionaing or lack thereof. And to the people who are not satisfied with the way Mark Richt does his job—-whose record would you trade his for? Yeah. I thought so.

By physicsDawg

October 14, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

re: Conditioning to prevent ACL injuries.
I don’t know about other’s injuries, but after seeing good replays of Vance’s injury, there;s NOTHING that could have been done, conditioning or otherwise. He was moving left to right, laterally, and as he was moving his right leg, coming down onto the ground, someone plowed into it from that direction.
Only way to avoid that is to play bow-legged, then your knee can bend in when someone hits your leg from the side…

By Deano Loves the Trojans

October 14, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this

It never fails to amaze me. Whatever the topic on this blog, someone gets around to the Trojans. What is this infatuation Southern football fans have with USC? Is it because they are Southern Cal? Of course I am being sarcastic.

If you go look at a USC Trojan blog they almost never mention UGA, and only rarely the SEC. They are very respectful of the teams that are mentioned, and usually more critical of their own performance than that of the opponent, past of present.

This whole southern hospitality thing seems to be a myth. The fans on this blog are the most acidic I have ever read. No everyone but many of the participants.

By Kendawg

October 14, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

The last thing we need to do is fire the conditioning coach. Dave Van Halanger is one of the best strength & conditioning coaches in the country. He was one of Richt’s first hires. There’s nothing you can do to prevent a knee injury. Football is a contact sport and collisions occur from all angles. I agree with the statement that the NFL would be all over any coach who could prevent any type of injury.

By BigNCDAWG

October 14, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

Chip I like your blogs and follow them often, but I sometimes get the impression that your job is to prod players into a mis-step so you will have a sensational story. If you want a story about the offensive line why don’t you go to Richt or Bobo directly.
The players have enough to focus on with their positions and school.

By mcdawg

October 14, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

say it on the field lets go for 500yds plus this weekend

By scoreboard

October 14, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

Chip:

I won’t make this personal by telling you to “do your job”, etc. But I will say this: Those players don’t owe you a story. And they don’t owe the fans any personal details about their lives. If I was in their shoes, I would keep my answers generic as well. I do agree that giving the same answer over and over isn’t the best way to go about it. But I absolutely don’t blame them for being cautious with the media.

By Beach Dawg

October 14, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

Chip, do you want some cheese with that whine? I know you have a job to do and there should be opportunity for you to get background information which I’m sure all of us would be interested in. However, I like the discipline that they are showing instead of beating their chest and flapping their jaws like a lot of players on other teams do — some trying to be like TO and other NFL loud mouths!!!!

By TybeeDawg

October 14, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

Contact the kids’ parent(s) if you want to know about them….most parents would jump at the chance to talk about their kids and what they have accomplished. You would get more information from the parents than you ever would from the kids.

By **Doug Roberson**

October 14, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

Doug Roberson here, the college sports editor at the AJC.

If I may, I’d like to clarify a couple of points that yall are bringing up, as well as thank you for the interesting comments yall raise day after day in Chip’s blog. He does a great job with the blog, and we appreciate the give-and-take, as well as the passion you have for the Bulldogs.

To the questions and points: First, we are professional journalists and do our best to treat everyone with respect. Sometimes we have to ask tough questions, and sometimes we ask fun questions. Seldom, if ever, do we ask “gotcha” questions. The goal is the same: to provide you with the most accurate, comprehensive coverage of Georgia athletics that is possible. We want the answers to questions that many of you ask as you sit around and talk about Georgia.

When players or coaches choose not to speak to the media, or to give “canned” answers without saying why, it simply denies you information.

Some of you have said you don’t want that information. I’m not sure I understand why, but we are going to try and give it to you anyway.

Someone said that these coaches and players aren’t public figures. Well,for better or for worse those days are long gone. There is too much money changing hands and too much attention being paid to college sports at the Division IA level to stop the flood of requests and thirst for information.

If I may raise this point, what if someone on the offensive line had made a mistake against Tennessee that resulted in a game-changing score, or season-ending injury? Would I be wrong to assume that yall would want to know what happened? Of course, we will talk to Richt and Bobo. But no one would know better than the players.

Turning it around, what if a lineman threw the key block to win the game, wouldn’t you want to know how he did it, his thoughts, etc.?

anyway, I want to again thank you for reading the blog, and as customers of the AJC.

doug roberson college sports editor, ajc droberson@ajc.com

By CapeCodDawg

October 14, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

I was at the game Saturday. These kids are not playing SEC EAST - Championship football. They really need to cut down on the mistakes and start making more plays. The score should’ve been 42-14 or someting like that. Come on LETS GO

Chip, Why isn’t Aron White getting any looks at TE? I figured he would create match-up problems in the passing game. What are your thoughts on WR’s Harris,Moore and Goodman. I’m not too impressed with any of them.

By Southern Hospitality

October 14, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

Deano Loves the Trojans, I hate the trojans. Get lost you jerk! HA HA!

By AltamahaDawg

October 14, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

doug, we are sorry.

By Fort Worth Dawg

October 14, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

Chip is a great journalist and I look forward to his blog. Chip, I don’t think you ever followed up with Coach Van Halanger after he deflected your question (related to team unity?) earlier in the year. I would like to read the follow-up. By the way, my 9 year old son said during the game, “I thought holding was an automatic first down.” I said, “I did too but it’s defensive holding and maybe there’s a new rule.” Only other SEC person in my office went to Vandy — maybe I can bet a lunch on the game this weekend. (My office is between an OU and a Texas fan — the OU fan was quiet after the UGA loss to Bama so I won’t mention the Texas game.)

By No nonsense Dawg

October 14, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

Chip….. I think its not silly that Searles doesn’t want his players to talk to the media. He may be doing somethings that you media guys have a hard time understanding and that is a slip up by a player or possible misreporting or revealing a strategy for the opposition to hinder the competitive edge. Chip I not saying that you misreport or you are a bad reporter or analyst but lets face it some in the media gets carried away and ask some stupid questions. I think you should respect his polcy because he can grant interviews for some and not to others. Move on with the sour grapes Chip! If he did grant interviews he wouldnt have enough time to do his job and that is coaching. So go find another football story they are plenty of dog bones out there to report on. BTW I now see a story on AJC to know what Tripp Chandler would describe as a perfect date with some Hollywood Bimbo. Give me a break! Lets talk and report on FOOTBALL Personal Player Bios can be reported on before or after the season.

By shane#1

October 14, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

UGA’s O linemen are very young, some fresh out of high school. Coach Searles has given the guys some “talking points” so that they won’t say anything stupid, like a certain LSU lineman did. I see nothing wrong with that, but I am not Chip and I don’t need any juicy quotes to spice up My articles. I would like to know if Vance will be red shirted. If so UGA will have one hell of an O line for years to come! I agree with Kendawg that UGA has one of the best strength coaches in the business and that Vance’s injury had nothing to do with conditioning. That being said, this seems to be the year of the ACL for both college and pro teams. UK and UNC both lost key recievers for the year Saturday with torn ACLs. I would think that with all the space-aged materials in use today some type of light weight brace or sleeve could be made for the knee to prevent these injuries.

By Spike

October 14, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

Chip, while you may be in a very small minority in the media, who could blame anybody for not talking to reporters? Most of the media, both in sport and in news are a bunch of weasels who take things out of context, twist things around and usually try to make the subject of the interview look bad. It sells your papers and makes the reporter look good to the other weasels in the newsroom.. A person who talks to a reporter can’t win because once something is printed it is in the public domain and hard to retract or correct. If a person does not speak to the media he gets a column written like this. I don’t blame people one bit for not talking to the media.

By AltamahaDawg

October 14, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

I think them giving caned answers IS the story, not the lack of a story. Want a story? It’s already there. AJC can’t see the forest for the trees on this one.

By head out of the sand

October 14, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

For all of you who don’t understand how the media works YOU are the fuel that makes it run.

By Born 2 Bark

October 14, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

Chip,

Since you asked, I’d like to see something detailed sometime about the players athletic abilities. Who is the fastest on the team, strongest at each lift, best vertical, etc. I’m sure a lot of people would be amazed at what some of these kids can do. Just a thought

By reality check

October 14, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this

So, Doug, in your position as college sports editor at AJC, are you the guy responsible for inflammatory headlines that occasionally offend many of us? Are you the guy who made the decision to let Tony Barnhart go and allow Terrence Moore to stay?

By AltamahaDawg

October 14, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

I don’t think its really as dramatic as all this fear of media explaination.

Searles just has a policy, as someone pointed out, has something to do with some TEAM/me, unity deal. Some insider quirk. We don’t always have to understand traditions, secrets or SOP to appreciate that they exist.

By No nonsense Dawg

October 14, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this

Ditto Spike… Not to mention the the possible Bulletin Board material. Here is a good example of players need to keep their mouths shut. Cullen Harper at Clemson supposedly told a reporter that Tommy Bowden got what he deserved. When Cullen was asked again about the comment, he claims it was taken out of context. Sounds like a good ole democrat excuse when confronted with possible facts. We do know Cullen has had issues with Bowden but Cullens comments have been criticized by others which now has created possible divisions on the football team.

By Sad Dog

October 14, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

He’s just another bonehead thug. Who cares?

By Nosey Dawg

October 14, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

Chip….. I wanna know what the players eat ,when they go to bed and how often do they wash their socks and jockstraps. I would also would like to know their shoe size!

By doug roberson

October 14, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

Reality check,

thanks for the questions.

I don’t write the headlines. but, if you have any questions about any specific headlines, I’ll be happy to try and help.

Tony Barnhart is missed, and Terry Moore is appreciated. Each made their own decision.

By Joe Hamilton

October 14, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this

I’d like to know how Clint got his DUI charges reduced. I need the help! Can anyone give a brother some love?

By Spike

October 14, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

NoNonsense Dog…GATA!!

By TybeeDawg

October 14, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this

Doug Roberson,

I have a question for you on a headline. ON Sunday the headline was “Dogs stay put in AP poll”. The AP poll is a meaningless poll now since it has absolutely nothing to do with the BCS formula. However the USA today/coaches poll DOES has everything to do with the BCS formula…and the fact is that UGA moved up one spot in the USA Today poll. Why does your headline not read “UGA moves up one spot in USA Today poll”?

I view that decision as negative journalism…in other words the glass is half empty. Any comments???

By Investigator

October 14, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this

**I’d like to know the following:

1. How much money does each player receive from alumni to play football at UGA?

2. Which player has the lowest GPA and is still playing?

3. Which players have the most tutors and which players are actually doing the work?

4. What do the players think of Richt’s buttcut hairstyle?

5. Which players can count to 100?

6. When are they going to wear the black jerseys again?

7. Do the players really think they can beat Vandy?

8. Why does UGA use the same logo as the Green Bay Packers?

9. Why is Moreno such a spaz during games?

10. How many players have rainbow flags in their dorm room?**

By TK Harty

October 14, 2008 5:31 PM | Link to this

Joe, you crack me up!

By shane#1

October 14, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this

Investigator, FYI, UGA passed UF in the APR ratings and now is second to Vandy in the SEC. No players are being paid and as yet none have stolen their team mate’s dead girl friend’s credit cards. I doubt the players pay much attention to Richt’s hairstyle, but after all, it is not a mullet! Moreno makes unusual moves to gain 200 yds and a couple of TDs against the lamegators, who have no balls and can’t tackle. UGA has special permission from the Packers to use their logo, as a matter of respect from one storied program to another. You would understand this if Florida’s history dated from before 1990. I don’t understand the question about rainbow flags, but I understand they fly proudly in Key West and South beach, You know, where Gator fans live. I hope I have answered Your questions, please post again when You are between drug deals.

By harleydawg

October 14, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this

investigator, pls check out the terrorist that was enrolled at your bug school, a freaking muslim terrorist that wanted to blow up the gps center in washington, you should get the f=== out of the usa yourself afterwards

By tom

October 14, 2008 7:40 PM | Link to this

You do a great job but this is a non-story.

By Tuscaloosa

October 14, 2008 7:52 PM | Link to this

31-0

By voice of reason

October 14, 2008 7:57 PM | Link to this

Investigator, I have a feeling you’re a jacket f* and if I remember correctly, wasn’t it tech that was playing academically ineligible players for a few years? That’s what I thought. STFUB!

By BWH Dawg

October 14, 2008 8:08 PM | Link to this

Chip,

This is a non-issue. Must be a slow news day for you. As a matter of fact, I am offended about how little you apparently know about football. If you knew anything, you would be amazed that Boling is such a versatile lineman. Three different line positions this year! Do some research and find me a player who has played three different positions this year. You should have the resources to do this research. Stop asking the players to do your work for you!!!

Clint consistently grades out the highest of the UGA linemen. His latest accolade includes being the SEC Linemen of the Week this week. He is a future All-American and potential NFL player. Clint is obviously bright since he has played three different positions this year. He never complains. He was an excellent high school basketball player so he has great feet. He has worked his tail off in the weight room to gain weight. Chip, please send me your paycheck this week since I wrote your article for you today.

By AltamahaDawg

October 14, 2008 8:23 PM | Link to this

How about removing the “vent” ? With all of the blogs going on now, its hardly a useful item anymore. If not, just change it from LAST years Tn/Vandy game quote??????although that was the first one in a while that wasnt handpicks from the biggest idiot rival comments.

By bulldog lover

October 14, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this

Chip You have been so negative about the Dawgs the last few weeks. What is wrong with you? The OL are not in the business to sell the AJC they need to show what they can do on Sat afternoons. Maybe they don’t want to be quoted in the paper. Surprise you haven’t mentioned penalties today. If you listen to Coach Richt last night on radio you might have a better understanding about the penalties. Coach said 4 were his call and two more were reviewed by the SEC comm office and were not penalties. Ref made a mistake. Come on less be a little more positive and up-beat. I haven’t missed a home game in 45 years so I have seem everything and I know this team is not going to disappoint.

By doug roberson

October 14, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this

We generally use the AP poll because, to be honest, it’s the more credible of the polls. And I’m not saying that because I’m a media member. The AJC doesn’t even allow our reporters to vote in any kind of polls because we want to remain as impartial as possible.

That also answers Bulldog lover’s question. Our job is neither to be positive or negative. It’s to tell the stories accurately, objectively, and hopefully, you are educated and entertained afterward.

Also, we have written about Boling’s versatility.

thanks doug

By murfdawg

October 14, 2008 9:40 PM | Link to this

Chip,

If you need a good story this week find CHAD GLOER #17. He is a walk-on, third year in the program, makes tackles on the kickoff, protects on the punt return team and his father was a walk-on for the 1980 team.

Keep up the good work. Go Dawgs and beat Vandy.

By Jimmy

October 14, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this

I have a question for Doug Roberson,

Why does the AJC not make everybody on this blog create a unique login?? This way we don’t get trolls who pose as known bloggers who don’t want to do anything other than p** everyone off and demean good people, like Cuz, whom I haven’t seen on these blogs in awhile, because some jackoff was “logging in” as his deceased mother.

By reality check

October 14, 2008 10:14 PM | Link to this

You are very confused about one thing, Doug. “Terry” Moore is not appreciated by the great majority of people on this blog.

We will all miss Tony Barnhart. Did he report to you?

I am very glad to know who to go to about offensive headlines as well as other matters that offend. You can be assured I will be very specific.

You will have to forgive me, I am not familiar with the hierarchy at AJC. Have you been at AJC in the position of sports editor a while or are you new to the position? If you are new, great to have you join the blog. If you have been there a while, why haven’t you joined the fun before now?

By Toccoa

October 14, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this

Chip,

The Dawg O-line makes for an interesting story all the way around, and since nobody’s doing interviews it’s has to make it tough to write about.

I was wondering Monday after I read that Clint Boling was named “SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week” is, who replaced Boling at right guard? I must have missed that. Did someone come off the bench and play the whole game at right guard? Or, did coach Searels rotate that position all night? One thing about the O-line, all those summer practices with lineman swapping out different position, paid off in Saturday’s game.

About press interviews. I like the fact that the Dawgs don’t allow players, except for the designated speakers, to do interviews with the press. I’ve seen where a kid will make a stupid pre-game remaker about the next game, talking smack, and then that stupid remaker is used by the other team’s coaches and the local press to pump-up the players and the fans. It’s best to avoid talking smack to the press, and some of this kids don’t know that.

By Toccoa

October 14, 2008 11:06 PM | Link to this

It’s “remark” not “remaker”

By AltamahaDawg

October 15, 2008 7:28 AM | Link to this

Chip, seeing the forest this morning.

By GWK

October 15, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

Chip, First of all, I enjoyed your work. I don’t have a problem with Searles policy. Bottomline, I think he is one of the best line coaches in the country. I am more interested in results on the field rather than quotes in the paper. However, I do think it is somewhat silly to send a kid out for an interview and have him say the same sentence over and over. What is the point? Overall, there are plenty of stories regarding UGA football. We (the fans) will just have to enjoy stories on everything but the O-Line.

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