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 29, 2008
3rd quarter collapse does in Dogs
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Are you surprised? Can’t say I’m surprised. Based on the way Georgia’s defense has played this season and the way Georgia Tech has been playing of late under coach Paul Johnson, I fully expected the Yellow Jackets to be in position to win this game. So their 45-42 victory is not unexpected.
I did NOT expect them to do all their work in the third quarter. That, I think, is probably the most disconcerting part for Georgia fans. By coming from behind to score score 26 unanswered points in the third quarter — and adding a back-breaking TD in the fourth — the Bulldogs have now allowed colossal halves at least four times this season.
Some numbers: Tech 409 yards RUSHING, only 19 passing and none after halftime. Georgia 407 yards PASSING, 488 total.So great job by the Yellow Jackets. It overcomes big games from Georgia’s Mohamed Massaquoi, Matthew Stafford and Knowshon Moreno. The really bad news: All three of those guys might not be back next season.
Some quotes from Coach Mark Richt… .
On season: “We didn’t meet our expectations. Our goal was to win the Eastern Division. Didn’t do it. Didn’t have a chance to play for the SEC. That’s the main goal for us… . So it’s not a season where we reached the goals that we set for us. A victory here could have been a little salve for our wounds but it didn’t happen.”
On Willie Martinez: “My thought is that a lot of times when things don’t go exactly how you want them to people want to find somebody to blame. I’m not going to do that.”
On whether Moreno and Stafford will turn pro: “It’s going to be a real interesting decision for them. By NFLPA rules and all the agent stuff shouldn’t happen until after the bowl game. But I’m sure between now and then will be a time to reflect on where they are. We’ll spend some time talking to them and get them the best possible information we can. Both of them are going to be interested in hearing what the NFL people has to say where they are. That will be the beginning point for them to decide what to do.”
On the job he did: “There will be some reflection on what I will do different, what I could do better.”
Your thoughts?
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Strange vibe to 116th Georgia-Tech game
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Greetings from wet and soggy Sanford Stadium, site of the 116th renewal of the Georgia-Georgia Tech football rivalry. At this moment it’s about a half-hour before the noon kickoff. Considering the weather it will probably come as no surprise that the stadium is less than half full right now. Not sure if it will fill up even after kickoff.
There’s a strange vibe here in Athens today. Because of the rain I guess, I didn’t see anybody tailgating on my way to the stadium. Traffic was light even when I drove in, which was after I attended the long Vince Dooley dedication ceremony up at Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall. Beautiful event, by the way, with lots of Who’s Who in Georgia athletics history in attendance.
Anyway, there certainly is not the electricity I’m used to from the crowd. Now that’s the crowd. Just now the two teams squared off at midfield at the end of their warmups. No pushes or punches were exchanged, they just kind of jumped up and down and postured for each other. I didn’t see the whole thing but it appeared the Yellow Jackets were the aggressors. They’re definitely fired up and confident they can win.
And speaking of the weather, I understand now that they’re not going to try to bring Larry Munson out on the field now. Not sure how they’re going to handle it but I think he’ll just be up in the booth waving to the crowd while they show his video tribute on the scoreboard. I also understand a lot of recruits that were supposed to be here didn’t show up.
Well, there it is. Tech-Georgia for the 116th time. A seven-game win streak on the line for the Dogs. Putting the rival back in rivalry for the Jackets. Rain throughout and a very wet field just to add to the drama.
I’ll be updating throughout. Stay tuned!
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