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By who cares...

December 3, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

…UGA gave up 41, 49, 38, 38, and 45 points in games this year, but no coaching changes will be made. Now, we open at OK State next year - we may have to score 100 points if we hope to win cause we know they will score a ton of points!

By Scoop for you...

December 3, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

Not much of a scoop, but Clemson will announce this afternoon that they will be playing in the Gator Bowl (don’t know whothey play but that other guy who has a blog here said yesterday it would be Nebraska). The IPTAY website had tickets to multiple games listed yesterday, while today they only list the Konica Gator Bowl as tickets you can request.

By murfdawg

December 3, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

Chip,

Can you briefly explain the rules about cut blocks and blocking in the back? I thought there was a five yard limit. I guess Gamble’s injury is why freshman John Knox was on the field. He looked totally lost.Is this the best we have as a back up? Is there competition in practice or are the starters annoited?

By RAMBLE ON!!!

December 3, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

Here’s a recent study I just completed ya’ll might be interested in.

“What if UGA played Gardner Webb this year, who would win and what would the score be?

So, I’ve been running the numbers since Sunday through various algorithms and computers models (like us nerds like to do), and was finally able to come to this conclusion.

The results:

Gardner Webb wins in OT 13-10 due to GW’s stout defense and UGAg’s lack of height on defense. Blocking the FG that Michael Johnson was able to block with his 6’-7” frame. Rennie Curran comes inches shy of blocking a 38 yard FG .

Thank goodness for Central Michigan.

By Chip Towers

December 3, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

murfdawg: Cut blocking is completely illegal at the high school level. At the college level it is legal as long as it’s done within the line of scrimmage, not from the outside-in and not within a high-low double-team. It’s very technical and hard to enforce. You can never block in the back or cut-block outside the scrimmage area… . I, too, noticed a block in the back by Tech, I think it was on the first long run. But officials aren’t going to see everything all the time. If Ellerbe just wraps up it’s just a good gain anyway.

By Bob Barker

December 3, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

Is it me, or does RAMBLE ON just live on these blogs? I can picture it now. He lives alone. Probably watches a lot of g@y porn. Can’t get off the computer. Hasn’t showered in weeks. Cheetos bags all over his room.

Hey RAMBLE ON - how does it feel to get to blow your wad over a Tech victory over UGA every eight years or so. This was your 8-year coming org@sm. I guess we’ll revisit this in 2016. You dork.

By Gen Neyland

December 3, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

If you have an Imposer, clap your hands..(clap,clap)..If you have an Imposer, clap your hands..(CLAP, CLAP)..If you have an Imposer and you really wish the ajc would fix it, then show it by clapping your hands (CLAP CLAP)

By Supes

December 3, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

Hoops…Hoops? Don’t talk about Hoops. We are still trying to find a UGA football Coach who will man up and take responsibility for what took place this past saturday. Except they all hide and refuse to talk about it like it never happened.

Willie says “they had the players in the right place, but didn’t make plays”. Way to throw them under the bus Willie. How about you man up and say “we didn’t do a good job at all. Give Tech credit, but we failed our players as coaches”

CMR didn’t say much of anything, he should run for office b/c he’s great at NOT answering when asked a direct question.

So nobody took responsibility for giving up 400 plus yards rushing to a high school offense that ran 4 plays all day long.

UGA is not Man Enough. Just like Pat Dye said a few years ago. Our Coaches sugar coat everything and our players aren’t stepping up when they have to. (Defensively) Not a physical team, with a passive defensive philosophy. Might as well go join the big EAST while we still can. Only way we’ll have a chance to win a BCS game again.

By Dawsonville Dawg

December 3, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this

Careful Supes,

Hoops is an important program at UGA, or it should be. I know we’re only considered as a football factory by many, and comments like yours only solidify that perception! For God’s sake, we were the SEC Champions in round ball last year!

As to your comments about CMR, I think you need to give the man an opportunity to fix things before you ‘through him under the bus’ to use your term. I believe we are ‘Man Enough’ (again your words) to compete. Focus and determination is all that is needed for this team. We played well for different quarters/halfs in the various games, including the losses. We need to ensure that we maintain our focus and energy level throughout the game.

A final comment, you deride the 400+ yards by Tech as a “high school offense”, and many other posters did the same BEFORE the game. I don’t think anyone at the game thinks of their offense as being a “high school offense” anymore. If YOU do, then you are simply saying that we have a high school quality defense since we couldn’t stop them. If that is what you are saying then I disagree with you. If that is not what you are saying then your comments are deceptive, and I still disagree with you.

As to us joining the Big Least… your comment makes you look even more ridiculous. I know we are all hurting after the Tech game, but your comments reflect more of being a poor loser than an avid fan.

Just a few thoughts you might want to consider before posting again. Stick with the Dawgs; we’re just fine thank you!

By RAMBLE ON!!!

December 3, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

CHIP TOWERS YOU SAID “Darryl Gamble, who suffered a broken fibula from one of those *hundreds of cut blocks by Georgia Tech this past Saturday.*

uh, GT only ran 62 plays (at 6.9 yards a clip I might add). Could you please explain this outrageous inaccurate statement?

I know working for the AJC, facts aren’t a priority, but come on!

By murfdawg

December 3, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

Chip, Thanks for the clarification. I kind of remember that is one reason this offense died. The cut blocks downfield. Once the officiating and defenses have a refresher course, it will disappear again. One great example was the tackle eligible play that GT ran. Look a Curran getting cut down then getting back up to make the tackle. That led to the field goal. Difference in the game? I don’t know. but it was like the phantom hit to head on JPW.

We still had plenty of opportunities to stop GT, and we didn’t. Congrats to them and see you in ATL next year.

By murfdawg

December 3, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this

note to RAMBLE ON:

62 plays,10 players blocking could be over 100 cut blocks. You do the math. I can’t count past 45. Also, you guys are so good you could possibly make two blocks on the same play. Please dust off your slide rule and give me answer.

By jaxdawg

December 3, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this

Hey Ramble On, 5 offensive lineman x 62 plays = 310 cut blocks. Now there probably weren’t 310 cut blocks, but you get the point. It’s simple math brother!!

By Chip Towers

December 3, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

Ramble On: I always enjoyed that Zeppelin song, too… As murfdawg has already broken down for you, I was thinking 62 offensive plays and five linemen cut-blocking per play. That’s 310 by my count. I don’t think that’s outrageous, but I couldn’t say whether or not it’s accurate because I haven’t broken down every play on the video. Would you feel better if I said “dozens?” How about, “a lot?” What difference does it make? That’s what Tech does. Ask CPJ.

By Chip Towers

December 3, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

Gen. Neyland: That’s “imposter” or “poser” but not “imposer.” … Unfortunately that’s not something we can do anything about. However, if someone is being offensive — especially using your handle while doing so — I can do something about it… .

Wish I could do more. I’m told we’re switching to a different blogging platform in the not too distant future. Perhaps then I can.

By True Jacket

December 3, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

45-42….45-42….45-42. LOVED Eric Zeier and No-Show Moroon-o’s comments pre game. Hope that crow is tasty!

By aladawg

December 3, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

HEY CHIP, I would like your opinion, do you think that uga could wind up in the same situation as auburn because of the loyalty of cmr to his assistants, tubby has the bbq gang that have auburn in a nose dive, thanks

By Nerd

December 3, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

The refs might have missed blocks in the back by GT, but they also missed a couple of horse-collar tackles in the first half against UGA. Calls are missed on both sides.

By RAMBLE ON!!!

December 3, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

Thanks Chip, dozens sound better. Glad to hear you have good taste in music.

What’s up with the “horse collar rule” it went both ways and wasn’t called?

I’ll have to do the calcs. and get back to you on the cut blocks. I’m a bit exhausted from my Gardner Webb study no one seems to appreciate.

You fleabags just don’t know how may Star Trek episodes I have to forgo to conduct that.

By tom

December 3, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

There is no doubt Coach Richt will take us to the promised land and have a long and distinguished program of success. The alumni in Gwinnett County back him completely - win or lose. He is our man. Dr. Thomas Johnson Class of ‘74

By RAMBLE ON!!!

December 3, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

jaxdawg and murfdawg you both bring up good and valid points and I do appreciate them and stand corrected.

I’m glad the patch work OL we had to hobble out there Sat., including two walk on’s, never gave up on the play till they heard the whistle, always looking for someone else to block.

By AltamahaDawg

December 3, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this

I said during the game, “how many broken ankles has tech left in its wake this year”. Not a dig, I know its legal, and they do it well. I mostly noticed the stlye as it seemed we had a guy right there to make the play, and then plunk we didn’t. Great blocking, just scary.

Supes, you are just a broken record young man.

There is a thing called recruiting, maybe you have heard of it. No coach in America gets on camera and airs the dirty laundry in December. And you know everything our staff says or thinks now huh. You were right there when they talked about the Tech game in the meetings?

I better not hear him saying anything publically but coach speak, or I will be the one PO’d.

You are so concerned about who has stones….you seem pretty passionate and convinced that you KNOW something about the direction the coach needs to take…lets here what you are going to do about it..surely something more than cut and paste the same old worn out crap in a free blog. Cause you are so Man Enough to take some action right? Practise what you preach.

By AltamahaDawg

December 3, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

aladawg, wouldnt Auburn’s situation be casued by the exact Opposite of staff stability. How in the world did you make that connection?

By Cuz

December 3, 2008 7:14 PM | Link to this

Altamaha, you are making too much sense. STOP IT NOW! Just kidding.

I am thinking of a new fan club. I mean since CHAN is gone, life just does not have the same meaning anymore. Sure the election of the New Messiah, doesn’t Bruce Springsteen have copyrights on that phrase, has helped with my psychotic shizophrenia. But hey, I need a hobby. How about WHACKOS WANT WILLIE. To late for TUBBYS TITANIC TITANS. And PHANS OF PHAT PHIL now cannot even phil up the local Krispy Kreme. Just thinking, something rare for me.

By Dogbyte

December 3, 2008 7:21 PM | Link to this

How many times can you, or want to, say the same damn thing? The fact is: Tech won. We lost. How can we fix it? It’s not going to be decided on this, or any other blog. So go to work…or whatever…and chill! If you don’ t have a job, check the fast food outlets, they are hiring.

By aaron in arizona

December 3, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this

i see tech is going to the peach bowl in atlanta. i know it would not be as much of a money maker/have as much bowl prestige, but i wouldn’t mind if uga plays tech again in that bowl. that would be awesome and most likely sell out w/out any problem. doubt that will happen, but wouldn’t that be very interesting?

By Loran

December 3, 2008 7:49 PM | Link to this

Let them enjoy it Dogbyte. It just confirms how bad the Tech program has been. What a joke.

By AltamahaDawg

December 3, 2008 8:00 PM | Link to this

Seems like its very popular now to start wondering what happend to all of our 5 star recruits. We’ve had 4 in five years, and they are still deserving of that.

By Cuz

December 3, 2008 8:16 PM | Link to this

Let me guess Alt. Stafford, MoMass, Knowshon and AJ the wunderkid. Am I close?

By BE#3

December 3, 2008 8:16 PM | Link to this

Aaron,

The Dome would be 80/20 with Georgia outselling Tech even after the disappointing 9-3 season.

I can only hope that CMR will do something to get the program back on track. Lack of discipline and horrible defensive play must change.

Why can’t the Georgia men make a damn free throw? WKY is a good mid-major but Georgia should’ve won that game.

By AltamahaDawg

December 3, 2008 9:49 PM | Link to this

Actually Knowshon and MoMass were not 5 star.

It depends on which service you pleadge allegiance to. Scout adds a couple more that will prove to be stars in the future I believe, and a couple that arent even here any more. Rivals is a little less free wheeling with the stars.

Stafford, Green, were 2 on both. Samuel was another one that I am certain in time we are going to be glad we got.

The last one I actualy made a mistake (I know), thought it was Moreno, but was not. Reshad Jones was 5 star in both. Maybe his best year is still to come. (to be fair, this is only his first year as full time starter and did have some huge games this year.)

By big jacket

December 3, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this

You might as well give up Ramble On. These dumb dawgs will cry and make excuses for 365 more days. I guess the “cut block” is the reason the poor pups lost. The fact is the dumb dawgs lost and the dumb dawg fans can’t figure out the obvious answer to the question: Why did they lose? Answer: The Bullpups Suck !!!!

P.S. I guess GT is now the Preseason National Champion and #1 in the State of Georgia.

Get over it you smelly muts. You Suck!!!

By Cuz

December 3, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this

Are you telling me that we are actually playing basketball during football season? And if so, do these games actually count, while football is still being played? Heck, I did not even know UGA had a basketball program until I arrived in the Winter of 78. Imagine my surprise. Of course you can’t. Small town redneck teenager.

I had been following UGA football since my Dad said, “Son that Tarkenton kid is something else”. Heck it was black and white and I thought our colors were Grey and light Grey. Imagine my surprise when I got a red and black sweater for Christmas. It was not Grey.

I Ramble on worse than Ramble on. Guess that Oldtimers is kicking in. Well in my day, to be continued later, medication time. No thanks Nurse Ratchet, I would rather have a bottle in front of me instead of the frontal lobotomy.

Beam me up Scotty.

By Cuz

December 3, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this

big, I will give you this, GT are the State Champs. But you need to get a refund on that Dale Carnigie, How to win friends and influence people. It aint working for you. Give it up Dude, act like you win every seven years or so. Oh, sorry. Did not mean to scratch that Bug bite. A little calamine lotion ought to take care of it. Dude, get over it, you won. Be gracious, or pretend like you win every other year. My nephew could not understand why I was bummed out at the end of the game. Of course he is only five and he thought that Tech always lost the football game. Well, just in his life anyway. Congradts on a great year, a Coach who if he does not get ACC coach of the year, cancel all Star Trek conferences and protest at the ACC home office. Take off the Spock ears first, they will take you more seriously. Now go out and win your Bowl game. GO BEES, STING EM.

By Cuz

December 3, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this

Alt, what do I get for a consolation prize? Dude, my whole world lies waiting behind Door number three.

By AltamahaDawg

December 3, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this

big jacket, you don’t sound like you are very old.

By big jacket

December 3, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this

Hey Cuz, This is no time to be preaching graciousness Dude. Your Dawg Nation has been everything but gracious for seven years. As usual, Dawgs can dish it out but can’t take it. I’m sorry, I will try not to hurt the pups feelings from here on out.

Cuz, get back to your bottle and your Gomer Pyle show, relax and smoke another one.

By AltamahaDawg

December 3, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this

Actually yes, cut blocks are exactly why we lost. Why would you get offended by that? You do understand how your offense works, right?

But just so all of us understand…….your team had to score 45 points to beat a team that absolutely sucked ? got it.

By AltamahaDawg

December 3, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this

Cuz, you get to introduce quest speaker Willie Martinez at the whine and jeez festival in Atlanta this summer.

By big jacket

December 3, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this

Hey Alt, the hair is raising up on your neck. Take it easy big fella. You lost because your boys got out played. Plain and simple. No excuses.

And oh yes, My team scored 45 and your team scored 42.

By Gen Neyland

December 3, 2008 11:08 PM | Link to this

Chip

2+2= Im-poser fits in the blogosphere… Maybe I’ve created a new word, on purpose. See Webster’s in the 2010. I know you try…

By Gator

December 3, 2008 11:10 PM | Link to this

Hey Dawgs, you might want to ease up on the Star Trek ACC. The ACC has 6 wins to the SEC’s 4 wins this year. I am a little disappointed in the SEC this year. My boys held our own. What happened to your mighty Dawgs. You embarrassed the entire SEC. I hope you can sleep well. See You next year in Jville.

Gators Rule!

By Chip Towers

December 4, 2008 12:54 AM | Link to this

Ramble On: I know exactly which play your talking about. I don’t know why they didn’t call it there. Knowshon was bitchin for one on the Tech sideline earlier in the game. I think the bottom line is that crew just wasn’t calling a lot of that rough stuff Saturday. Just letting two big rivals play I guess… .

Big Jacket: I’m not saying Tech did anything wrong with the cut blocks. The rules allow it. I was merely pointing out what happened to Gamble is the result sometimes. That’s why it’s not allowed in high schools play. CMR had brought it up during the week when asked why more high schools don’t use that offense. So when I was watching the replay I was fascinated to see it in action. It definitely works!

By NewnanDawgCF

December 4, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

Was sick and didn’t make it to the computer yesterday, but thanks for the change of subject, even though no one commented on the subject. I did watch the WKU game the other night and have been to all but one home game so far. Like you said, lots of potential, but the same maddening stretches where they take bad shots and even miss the easy ones. TW was shooting great through most of the 1st half and seemed to get overconfident and start taking off balance shots or shots when he had other guys with better looks. Thompkins will be a beast when he gets in shape, but it’s kind of sad that our best big man also has our best outside shot.The 2008 football season is dead to me - too frustrating; we’re going to pretend that the gala and bowl game are for preseason 2009. I’m moving on to bball. The great thing about that is that my expectations are much lower than football, so it’s easy to be pleasantly surprised.

Go Dawgs!

By THE…..OHIO…..State…..Buckeyes

December 5, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this

1. LOL. Guess whose playing in a $17 million BCS Bowl and whose playing in a $2 million Bowl?

2. LOL. Guess whose playing either Oklahoma or Texas and whose playing Michigan State?

3. LOL. Guess how many yards Michigan State will rush for against the georgia bulldogs mighty defense? LOL. The preseason number one pick in the NCAA because it returned all but one starter. LOL.

4. LOL. Guess how many yards Michigan State will pass for against the georgia bulldogs mighty defense? LOL. The preseason number one pick in the NCAA because it returned all but one starter. LOL.

5. LOL. Guess who told you all this was going to come to fruition on Labor Day Weekend (and every other week thereafter)?

6. LOL. I hope you people can hear me, NOW!

7. THE…..OHIO…..State…..Buckeyes…..own the SEC and the georgia bulldogs in particular.

8. BaaaaHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHLOLOLOLOL LOLHAHAHAHALOLOLHEHEHETETETE HETEHETEHETEHETeLOLOLOLOLOLOLO!