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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Saturday, November 1, 2008
Gators have seven TD celebrations
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
For everybody wondering what Florida would do to answer Georgia’s touchdown celebration, there’s your answer. The Gators retaliated by scoring seven touchdowns en route to one of their most lopsided victories in series history — 49-10.
It was the worst loss of the Mark Richt era. It was on the way to being a bigger rout than anything Steve Spurrier ever did to Georgia when Florida was up by 46 (49-3) late in the fourth quarter. But then Joe Cox led the Bulldogs on a scoring drive. So the 39-point victory was only the second-biggest Florida win over Georgia ever. Some consolation, huh.
As for that Tim Tebow-versus-Matthew Stafford debate, Tebow certainly looked a lot better on this day. The Gators’ junior quarterback and reigning Heisman Trophy winner played a nearly flawless game: 12 carries for 39 yards and three touchdowns; 10-for-13 passing for 154 yards and two touchdowns. Stafford had a horrendous day — 18 of 33 for 265 yards with three very costly interceptions, all in the second half.
The only gigging I saw from Florida was calling all their timeouts on the final possession of the game.
So there you have it. The Bulldogs didn’t play very poised in possibly the biggest Georgia-Florida game ever. Instead, it was one of the biggest routs ever.
Your thoughts.
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Hold onto your hats for this one
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Greetings from Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. It’s hard for me to get used to calling it that. For me it was the Gator Bowl for years and years. About the time I got used to Alltel Stadium, then they changed it to Jacksonville Muni.
No matter what you call it this place is going to be the venue for what projects as one of the greatest Georgia-Florida games ever. Unless one of the teams blows out the other, which I don’t expect, it should be a classic. The team whose defense plays better is going to win it. I think both offenses are pretty rock solid.
We’ll know several things when it’s over. We’ll know who’s probably going to represent the East in the SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. We’ll know one team that is NOT going to be in the BCS title game and likely not even a BCS bowl. And we’ll know who is going to play on ESPN at 8 p.m. next Saturday. The network has said they’re taking the winner. The loser plays on Raycom at 12:30 p.m. (Alabama at LSU is on CBS).
A few observations:
Insofar as I can tell there will be NO red pants for the Bulldogs today. They’re warming up in silver britches. Equipment manager John Meshad played coy with me and said “you never say never” but other folks on the Georgia sideline told me it wasn’t going to happen. I, for one, am glad to hear that.
TE Tripp Chandler and LB Dannell Ellerbe are running around moving as if they’ll get plenty of action today. Chandler’s ability to block could be a big help if he’s close to full strength.
Coaches were making sure of know pregame shenanigans. Assistants for both teams formed a line along the 50 to defend against any possible spillover clashes at midfield.
The weather is fairly cool, certainly not as warm as predicted (mid 70s). Pretty windy so the coin toss could be a factor for the kicking game.
Michael Moore is wearing a #26 jersey in honor of Jacksonville native Tony Wilson, who couldn’t be here due to season-ending ankle surgery.
The Redcoact Band just ran on the field so that’s about it for now. Ask me anything you want and I’ll try to get you the answer. As usual I’ll be providing updates throughout the game.
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