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By Dogbyte

January 7, 2009 5:06 PM | Link to this

As I said on the other blog, I am glad to see Cox get his chance. He has paid his dues(like Tereshinski did)but I think he has more talent than Joe T. had. And he is a leader. I think he will do well.

By Fort Worth Dawg

January 7, 2009 5:09 PM | Link to this

Blake Barnes update please. How did he do this year at that Mississippi junior college? Did he graduate from that school? What are his plans?

Get ready for a year of off-color jokes with Cox as the QB.

By bobbydawg

January 7, 2009 5:12 PM | Link to this

Cox has earned the right to start. He’s got talent. We need to redshirt Murray and get him ready for the future.

By JC

January 7, 2009 5:12 PM | Link to this

Cox IMO will be more Shockley than Tereshinski. Cox did beat most if not all of Chris Leaks records at Independence HS. He can throw the football and should have a solid season for us.

By alabamadawg

January 7, 2009 5:14 PM | Link to this

We should all remember what happened when Manning left the Vols…a National Championship the next year…I am ready to see what Gray can bring to the offense…and of course Cox has certainly paid his dues, so good luck to both…we’ll be fine, we are deep at both positions.

By Newstart

January 7, 2009 5:14 PM | Link to this

Well…Stafford is going to ride the pine on a bad team and Moreno will find out quick the reality of the NFL but I wish them both well.

For the future…Cox is the only QB to throw for a TD against Florida and actually moved the ball well against the FL D that was still in there. I strongly recommend Cox to start and have Murrary and Mettenberger enjoy learning. I think we will be fine and look to win the SEC in the next two years with a NC in three.

By Sautee Dawg

January 7, 2009 5:16 PM | Link to this

Hey Chip

I think Cox will be a good QB, as much time as he’s spent on sidelines he should know the play book very well, Logan Grey is a good choice also, watched him play in the spring game and was suprised at his speed, he also threw a touchdown pass that looked pretty good too. Just hope CMR decides on one early instead of waiting until middle of season.

By Quarterback Debate??

January 7, 2009 5:26 PM | Link to this

Chip, are you kidding me?

Joe Cox will be fine, much closer to Shockley than Joe. T.

The only debate should be who will be our #2 quarterback because if Cox gets hurt Georgia will have QB issues. The backups are young and inexperienced.

The real debate is how Georgia will replace Moreno.

By Thug U

January 7, 2009 5:27 PM | Link to this

My only question is does Cox have as good of a relationship with his linemen as Bobo did? Will they hold the guy in the bar for Cox while he beats on him like Bobo’s did??

By wallace

January 7, 2009 5:28 PM | Link to this

I hate to see MS and KS go. I wish them the best. If you do not look out for yourself no one else is. A person who does not wish them well is selfish. As for what next year holds for the Dogs only the Good Lord knows. Definitely I would like to win another championship, but I have learned what difference does it make ten years from now.

By MyView

January 7, 2009 5:28 PM | Link to this

With what I have seen of true freshman qb’s, if Cox does not start next year, we won’t play for a championship.

By Okefenokee Dawgs

January 7, 2009 5:31 PM | Link to this

I’m not nearly as concerned about quarterback as I am about running back. I haven’t seen any replacement that looked good in the least.

By jeff

January 7, 2009 5:37 PM | Link to this

Remember this. Cox has never lost a football game in which he has touched the football. Never. He saved us against Colorado a few years ago when he came in and threw that long beautiful pass to the tight end in the end zone. Aaron Murray is the future or Mettenburger (sp?) But as of right now,,,,Support mr. Cox…He is “The Man”

By Ron Roberts

January 7, 2009 5:40 PM | Link to this

ALl due respect to Joe T., but he sort of ‘inherited” his spot on the depth chart, and by his senior year, he had to be the guy to start the season. Going into that season, he was the only QB who’d seen action on our roster, right?

This is vastly different; Cox was a highly-recruited HS QB (he did toss aside many of CHris Leak’s records at Independence HS) and while he may not be as mobile and durable as Stafford, he also won’t need ot be, with a seasoned offensive line.

And a marginal QB can look great with sure-handed recievers. A.J. Green’s a phenom - a QB’s best-friend - and we have a stable of good young RBs. Somebody, or more than one, will emerge as our future star, and I have to think the slice of humble pie served to Caleb King will serve as the motivation needed to push him this offseason. He knows the opportunity’s there for him to be “the guy” for the first time since HS.

Folks are wringing their hands like we’re in a re-building mode, and I just don’t think that’s the case. We’re in re-load mode; next season’s team may/will have different strengths, but I think we’re going to see a vast up-tick in defense and special teams, with health and depth now, so here’s hoping we don’t have to chew our nails through shootouts, and can instead shut down opposing offenses and win on timely runs/throws/kicks.

GO DAWGS!

By lee

January 7, 2009 5:41 PM | Link to this

Murray is coming into the same situation as stafford. Except Tereshinski never had the credentials cox did and Murray is not being heralded by mel Kiper to be the number one pick coming out of high school.

By RunningDog

January 7, 2009 5:43 PM | Link to this

No insult to Joe III, but Cox appears a much better QB from the limited duty we’ve seen him in. Cox is smart and has the physical tools to lead. Joe was smart but had a woeful arm.

By Johnny DangerDawg

January 7, 2009 5:46 PM | Link to this

It’s not likely that a freshman QB will start a game in 2009. Remember that Stafford became a freshman starter only AFTER Joe T. got injured. When Joe T. got healthy, he shared time with Stafford as the Dawgs lost enough games that Richt decided to do what was best for the Dawgs long-term and make Stafford the full-time starter. If Joe Cox stays healthy in 2009, he can probably hang onto the job all year. Also, Logan G has been here long enough that he should have no problem starting the year far ahead of the frosh on the depth chart.

By red

January 7, 2009 5:46 PM | Link to this

I say there will be QB rotation galore next year. But I’m more concerned about a running back who can block b/c each one of the QB’s will have twice as much pressure than this year

By Top Dawg

January 7, 2009 5:49 PM | Link to this

Anybody remember what Tennessee did the year after Peyton Manning left? (Hint: And Joe Cox is better than Tee Martin was.)

By Dawg Tired

January 7, 2009 5:50 PM | Link to this

Guys - Pay attention. In the article both Richt and Bobo make it about as clear as possible that Cox is the man. Looks like their minds are made up unless someone really steps up bit time - not likely.

Cox’ efficiency rating this year = 201.89. Stafford’s = 153.54.

Not to mention when Cox came in and literally pulled a miracle in the Colorado game in the fourth quarter. Who was the other QB in that game? Plus, I have never been impressed with Stafford’s leadership. I could be wrong, but I’m thinking Cox will be a team leader and team chemistry may well be better. Lack of that team chemistry explains our pitiful performances against both Alabama and Florida this year (IMHO).

Trust me on this, as a former coach, I am absolutely convinced that leadership is more important than raw talent. I believe David Greene proves that, as did a OB named Buck Belue back in 1980. Neither had anywhere near the raw talent Stafford has. However, both won championships. Neither one will ever be a NFL OB, but on the college level they excelled because they were leaders. Both DG and BB never had that deer in the headlights look I saw on Stafford more than once, usually while we were getting beat by a team with a QB with much less ability than Stafford.

As for Murray and Mettenger (sp?), it is not likely that a true freshman can come in and get the job done. We need to bring them along slowly.

By Daisy Mae

January 7, 2009 5:51 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe that CMR would even consider Cox. I can see where BOBO the Bozo thinks Cox will help him. After losing the two best play makers on offense, GA will be in big trouble next year. You will finally see how big a clown BOBO the BOZO really is. I predict that GA will be 5 and 7 at the best next year. I won’t even get into Slick Willie the def. cor.

By David Askew

January 7, 2009 5:52 PM | Link to this

By South Ga. dawg January7,2009 We have bigger problems that the ones leaving. What about who’s staying like some of the coaches!!!(W.M.)???

By kyle

January 7, 2009 5:53 PM | Link to this

them leaving is bull and im p**. i dont see anybody on the roster that will rush for 1000 yards or pass for 2500, so unless we have the highest scoring defense theres ever been, we dont have a shot in the dark. im a big bulldog fan, but its hard to be optimistic. everybody knows the run game opens up the pass. so lets look at the backs. king was a back up this year and had only 46 carries. when Moreno was Thomas browns back up, he had 256 carries. i dont see a very good transition for the run game. heres how its gonna work. cox will be the starter at the beginning of the season ready to prove himself. he will go 1-2 and they’ll replace him like Stafford did tereshinki. the next guy will come and they’ll finish 9-4(the reason i say 9-4 is because of our schedule next year , and auburn and Tennessee have problems also). georgia has been in the top 5 in recruiting 4 of the last 5 seasons, so whats going on. lets just hope King and Samuel live up to their 5 star ratings.

By 1eyedJack

January 7, 2009 5:55 PM | Link to this

We reload, regroup and win 10-14 games next year!

By doug

January 7, 2009 5:59 PM | Link to this

Loosing both will hurt badly. We simply dont have the athletes we had a few years ago. We have a young experienced and enormously talented OL. This will be the key. Washuan Ealy will be the only back we will have because King is a project and Samuel cant see the field. It will all rest on Joe Cox and Im not sure he has the arm. Defense will be ok but Martinez will see to it that we only play at %70 and CMR will see to it that the team plays down to the level of there weakest opponents and gets out coached buy SC, Fla and others. Go Dawgs

By Mark

January 7, 2009 5:59 PM | Link to this

In my opinion Cox outplayed Stafford whenever he was given the chance. I think Stafford’s potential and politics kept him on the field. He never took over a game or dominated. He was barely consistent. I don’t see him or Moreno having great careers. Stafford will be a diasppointment, Moreno probably a career 3rd down back.

By joe

January 7, 2009 6:05 PM | Link to this

Top Dawg,

When Peyton left UT, the Vols were loaded at every other position, esp. on D who carried that team until T Martin got some experience. UGA is not loaded and that is exactly why Stafford and Marino left. To imply that UGA will be anywhere near the NC next year is rediculous…esp with Tebow coming back. Gators will have an easy time winning the SEC East next year as every other team will be down.

By jimmyingainesville

January 7, 2009 6:08 PM | Link to this

Joe Cox has earned his place. He’s been reliable, supportive and waited his turn when he could have transferred and played somewhere else. I think he’ll do great. He’s a technician and a passionate leader. I’m looking forward to see him get his opportunity. Joe Cox is a quality young man and I believe he’ll have David Green kind of sucess. I’m behing you Joe … way to go. Stafford was a great athlete and I enjoyed every moment he played, but his athletic ability did not always produce the results a less talented winner can produce. Let’s go with Joe … and see the Bulldogs rise again. Things are looking great after 2008 (except Willie’s still around when he should be lone gone).

By athensdawg

January 7, 2009 6:12 PM | Link to this

good riddance stafford and moreno.

stafford was supposed to bring us all the glory….NOT. He didn’t even bring us an SEC title.

i remember when he arrived on campus and it was even worse than the upcoming presidential coronation ceremony. He was going to lead us to the promised land. Where did he lead us, actually? No where near the promise land….

Jim donnan’s best qb was not the talent laden quincy carter, but an undertalented mike bobo. Vince dooley’s best qb (Buck Belue) had to battle his way for a starting spot on the depth chart.

Give me a team full of guys who don’t care about going pro and being #1, but want to play football and I will beat your butt any day of the week. (for vindication of this, see a replay of the Utah vs. Alabama game.)

Maybe the problem with the dawgs was that they thought they could ride stafford and moreno’s glory to the national championship….now that they are gone, i hope these bandwagon trash talkers who were buying their tickets to miami in august will go with them……

GO DAWGS! JOE COX FOR HEISMAN!!!!!

By Daisy Mae

January 7, 2009 6:12 PM | Link to this

The best way to start “09” is to fire BOBO THE BOZO and hope that he takes SLICK WILLIE with him. If these two guys don’t resign themeselves then CMR will be fired in two years.

By RockyTop2

January 7, 2009 6:17 PM | Link to this

The Dog fans who are trying to compare Matthew Stafford and Knowshon Moreno leaving, to Peyton Manning leaving and then UT winning the National Championship need to stop. First of all Joe Cox is not Tee Martin. Second of all UT had an amazing defense in 1998(remember 22-3) and all you Dog fans have been wanting to fire your defensive coordinator since the UF game. Finally you do not have a running back coming back like Jamal Lewis or Travis Henry. I think unless Tebow goes pro UF will easily win the division, and UT, UGA, and maybe USC will all fight for 2nd.

By Skydawg

January 7, 2009 6:18 PM | Link to this

UGA will be fine at QB with Joe Cox. As several stated before, he broke almost all of Chris Leaks records at Independence HS. But what many forget is that he also won the Elite 11 competition as did Stafford and Murray. He is highly intelligent and will have the full reins of the offense. He is a deadly accurate passer. Joe Cox reminds me more of David Greene than anyone. Not the strongest arm and not a lot of flash but very intelligent and accurate with his passes.

The TB position scares me more but as Mark Richt has done in the past is he will utilize a type of running game that best suits the talents of the backs. I know UGA has backs with tons of talent but what concerns me more than anything is there pass blocking abilities. We’ve been spoiled with Knowshon and Thomas Brown who were both great at chipping and picking up blitzes. Time will only tell, but the cupboard is FAR from bare. Its only getting stronger with the incoming class as well.

By bill

January 7, 2009 6:22 PM | Link to this

Cox will be fine. Good talent. Smart. A leader. Knows the playbook inside and out. No problem.

I assure you we will also see some Logan Gray in a totally different package that will cause a lot of problems for defenses if for no other reason it will distract them during preparations for the week leading up to our game.

The games are normally won in the trenches and we will be much better than 2008 in talent, depth and experience on both lines.

We may not win a MNC but 2009 is not a bust in the making. 10 wins in realistic and the possibility is there for something better in 2009 and for the years to come.

Thanks for the memories Matt and Knowshon. Good luck in the NFL.

By Mike T.

January 7, 2009 6:31 PM | Link to this

Remember this. Cox has never lost a football game in which he has touched the football.

Cox threw a TD in the Florida game but we did lose.

By Superfan

January 7, 2009 6:41 PM | Link to this

Joe Cox will easily help us get over Matthew. You guys are acting like Matthew one us multiple SEC titles. He is taking his strong arm, bad decision making, and questionable leadership to the next level. We will finally have a guy under center with some moxy and fire, things that Matt sorely lacked. Joe can do no worse than the guy he is replacing. Go Joe!!!!!! It is definitely your time. You fans would be silly for wanting Logan Gray taking snaps come September. Let him continue covering kicks. We have Branden Smith to return punts now!!!!!

By Ron Roberts

January 7, 2009 6:47 PM | Link to this

Wait..RockyTop2… did you really put UT in the mix for 2nd in the SEC East?

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

Lay off the ‘shine! And you’re right; Cox is no “Tee Martin.”

He’ll be better.

I’ll even go one step further; if Georgia survives the first three weeks, they’ll go undefeated into the Florida game, and at that point, anything’s possible. It’s all in the momentum. Going to OK State, vs. South Carolina, and at Arkansas is daunting, but remember Arkansas “barely” beat an LSU team at home that had no QB to speak of.

Cox is a fine QB; he knows the playbook, the offense, the guys he’ll be working with, and he’s no slouch. Were it not for Stafford, he’d have easliy been one of the top QBs in the nation himself. He’ll study his @ss off this offseason, and take advantage of his year as the starter to make his case for the NFL.

And let’s not forget that many good QBs stood behind waiting for their one year to shine at a little QB factory called Southern Cal. How did Leinhart do after watching Carson Palmer all those years? And Booty? And Sanchez? How’d that program manage? Pretty well.

By tech sux

January 7, 2009 6:49 PM | Link to this

heres a fact. Joe Cox has never lost a game he has started in his life ever.

By ZZ Dawg

January 7, 2009 6:50 PM | Link to this

Stafford and Moreno leave but Soft Willie stays? That’s about the opposite of what neede to happen.

Can any of the 4 QBs play D? That’s where help is most needed. Can any of the 4 QBs overcome a 49 point UF lead or a 45 pt GT lead or a 41 pt Bama lead?

Wake me when we can play a little D.

By RxDawg

January 7, 2009 6:51 PM | Link to this

And so it happens. Knowshon was a Knowbrainer, good luck to you. You are a footballer. Stafford is a bit of a surprise. You don’t see QB’s bolting early very often (and they’re almost never succesful), but good luck to you as well. Out of all of this, I’m really glad that Joe Cox is going to have a significant senior year. I have always been a fan of Joe and I really think we will have a chance to do great things with him at the helm. It would of been sad to see him ride the bench all his UGA career. I honestly think he will be more like David Greene in that he will distribute the ball around and let the players make the plays. Only I think he will be better. Well, looks like we just freed up 2 scholarship spots so lets go get some more young’ns. Go DAWGS!

By bmo

January 7, 2009 6:54 PM | Link to this

Dawgs will be better with Stafford gone. He was not a leader and that hurt us

By PAULl3084

January 7, 2009 6:57 PM | Link to this

I personally believe the team will be in good shape next year. I think Cox will be every bit the QB Stafford was. If the defense steps it up to the point they should be at, improve on special teams & the kicking game you never know. I’m not neccessarily talking NC, but it takes a lot more than a good QB and good tailback. Just trying to be a little optimistic.

By Chili-Dawg

January 7, 2009 7:03 PM | Link to this

Just wonderin’; does anyone know of an instance where a coach favored a player for reasons other than performance on the field ? e.g. Let’s say a powerful alumnus thinks a certain player should play no matter what. Does anyone know (or suspect) a situation where the head coach played someone because of that ?

By Jim

January 7, 2009 7:03 PM | Link to this

Daisy May you must have flipped your Rocky Top!

By mdc

January 7, 2009 7:07 PM | Link to this

As an alum and season tix holder, I appluad both for going.. If they were your won you would be glad too. We will be fine because what most on this vent don’t seem to realize is that championsips are in the trenches….we will have that and as far as QB..bobo will not be as in love with the arm strength of MS and will probably go to more high % passes vs the low ones and the RB position should be ok but a lil off compaired to 08. D will be better…WM had some issues with certain players and talent…..give it up guys the sky is not falling and to have 2 guys get drafted in teh top 15 is great for UGA. and to those who don’t think MS will be a good pro..you don’t know football. He can make all of the Pro throws..question is cna he learn an offense and get his mechanics correct. They are both great ballers and we will miss them but will good next yr. to a MNC it takes alot of breaks and luck whihc we did not have and you can not predict tohse…look at the pat few yrs.. eaqch team that won were not expected to but the teams in the top 10 always seemed to come out on top in the end. UGA fans on this post are F*up as they know nothing about college football or team sports in gneeral

By Chili-Dawg

January 7, 2009 7:11 PM | Link to this

Follow-up to my previous post: Does anyone suspect someone was denied the chance to play because the coach was ” bought, or influenced” by someone ?

By Mike T.

January 7, 2009 7:19 PM | Link to this

First of all Joe Cox is not Tee Martin.

First of all what would a Vol know about Joe Cox?

By David

January 7, 2009 7:20 PM | Link to this

Ok a lot of these people on here make me sick! I believe Joe Cox will be a great QB him and Stafford are great friends and Cox has watched Stafford for 3 years so i am pretty sure Cox learned something from him and i still say watch out for Aaron Murray i beleive that we could see Murray and Cox share time as starting QB and as far as RB goes we have plenty of good young running backs, Caleb King had an amazing high school career and people forget that. The fact is King was who everyone was high on before Knowshon emerged so i think now with Knowshon out of the way Caleb King will finally feel like its his time and he will have an incredible next season, and Richard Samuel and Washaun Ealey will also be big time play makers so i really beleive that the 2009 is going to be a great season for us

GO DAWGS!!!!!

By Ringgold Dawg

January 7, 2009 7:29 PM | Link to this

A few comments: 1. We will miss Knowshon’s energy. When he ran over a defender, the team was fired up. If Samuel & King can play with that same fire and run over people, backs will be fine. If not,… 2. While I hope Joe Cox does a great job, remember that in the Colorado game on the drive before the TD, Cox throws the ball right to the DE. Spring game, fumbled a snap. 2006, final scrimmage with Joe T, BB & MS, 2 interceptions. Hope that was all lack of reps 3. Redshirt AM & ZM. Logan Gray played outstanding in the spring game. If the OL is healthy next year, IMO, Logan could do as well as Cox.

MS & KM, good luck in the pros. GO DAWGS

By Mike T.

January 7, 2009 7:30 PM | Link to this

Can any of the 4 QBs overcome a 49 point UF lead

Hey Cox was in and his first series he scored against Florida.

I do agree though we need defensive help.

By Cuz

January 7, 2009 7:32 PM | Link to this

Lions and Niners and Bears, oh my.

Lions and Niners and Bears, oh my.

Lions and Niners and Bears, oh my.

Looks like we aren’t in Kansas anymore Toto.

By TM

January 7, 2009 7:32 PM | Link to this

hey tech sux

“heres a fact. Joe Cox has never lost a game he has started in his life ever”.

I’ll bet you $100 that he loses the first two next season.

By Tidetracker

January 7, 2009 7:35 PM | Link to this

Does anyone think Stafford will be “Exceptional” in the NFL?

Can anyone say DAVID GREEN.

Roll Tide.

By Biggbuzz4

January 7, 2009 7:49 PM | Link to this

Not only can I say David Greene, but also Eric Zier and Quincy Carter.

‘Nuff said.

By KneeJerk

January 7, 2009 7:50 PM | Link to this

Kudos to you dawg fans wishing these 2 the best at the next level. I wonder if any recruits are reading these posts of fans stabbing Stafford in the back?

By Ted

January 7, 2009 7:51 PM | Link to this

Bottom Line … Georgia had its best shot to win it all this year and could not get it done. I think mark is a good coach but not good enough to win the big show, and now the top guns are on the way out, the dawgs need to understand that a national title is not in reach. Look at the talent that was on the team this year and dawgs just cant get it done with what they have.

By FLDAWG

January 7, 2009 7:52 PM | Link to this

Why is evryone defending Joe Cox? We all will have to wait 9 months to see what happens anyway. JC did not have the raw talent that MS had, but the kid is a winner. Congrats Joe and good luck. Best of luck to Matt and Knowshon. GO DAWGS!!!!!

By KneeJerk

January 7, 2009 7:57 PM | Link to this

What separates Stafford from past UGA QBs is arm strength. I would however, like to see his interview scores. Can’t deny the Jeff George comparisons, except that George was more physically talented entering the draft.

By jacketnation

January 7, 2009 8:04 PM | Link to this

Best of luck to Matt and Knowshon. I hope UGA has a lsoing season next year. It was great beating UGAGon the wooden floor last night. Can’t wait to slap yall around on the baseball field.

By Garrett

January 7, 2009 8:06 PM | Link to this

I think Joe is very capable of leading the offense. I believe he knows the system just as well as Stafford does. Also, he has waited his turn and it is his team now. Think of when Manning left Tennessee and T Martin came in and lead them to the BCS champ. I am actually more nervous about our running backs then QB. I am not convinced Caleb is the next best thing. He seems timid at times to hit the hole and dances and tip toes a lot. Obviously now we want be ranked pre-season 1, probably not top 10, so I think we will be better focused next year and not have such a bulls-eye on us.

By KneeJerk

January 7, 2009 8:12 PM | Link to this

Over-under on Tee Martin-Joe Cox comparisons between now and the OSU game????

By woodstockdawg03

January 7, 2009 8:26 PM | Link to this

what’s the deal with you so-called dawg fans talking crap about stafford and knowshon for leaving. get a life, these guys are living a dream and you’re a hypocrite if you say you wouldn’t do the same thing. joe cox will give the dawgs a chance to win each game as long as the other side of the ball can keep them from scoring 30 a game. all i know is that i’ll be hunkered down 11 rows up on the 15 like usual. GO DAWGS!!!

By RockyTop2

January 7, 2009 8:26 PM | Link to this

Ron Roberts, You make all these comments about your offense being fine, which maybe it will be, but I doubt it will be as good as this years, and you still did not answer anything about your DEFENSE. Yes UT’s offense was horrendous, but our defense was in the top 5. We have most of our defense returning which will keep us in all of our games except for Florida and maybe Bama. We get Auburn, UGA, and USC all in Knoxville so I legitimately see a chance at 6-2, but I know 5-3 is likely. As for the Dawgs you can think what you want, but I definitely see a loss to UF, and toss up games against LSU and UT, and you have the road trip to OSU. Overall I see both UT and UGA at 8-4 or 9-3, but things could change in the next 8 months. And who are you to say Joe Cox will be better than Tee Martin. If he is good for him, but I do not think you can say a QB who has won one game in his career,(against a not very good Colorado team) will be better than an SEC QB who led his team to a National Championship.

By 2N4YEARS

January 7, 2009 8:26 PM | Link to this

There are many times that I’ve wondered why Stafford wasn’t pulled in favor of Cox. Yeah, I know Stafford had the stronger arm, but everytime I’ve seen Cox play he brought something to the hudle that wasn’t there with Stafford, and I can’t put my finger on it. Believe me when I say that GEORGIA will have a very good season in ‘09. GO DAWGS!!!

By TW

January 7, 2009 8:29 PM | Link to this

Best wishes to Stafford and Moreno - thanks for the memories.

If the Bulldogs fix what really ails this program, then the departure of these two won’t make much of a difference. If, however, Richt fails to make the necessary adjustments it won’t matter if they had stayed.

By Top Dawg

January 7, 2009 8:38 PM | Link to this

Best wishes Stafford and Moreno in the NFL (except when you play the Falcons)!!!

By Top Dawg

January 7, 2009 9:12 PM | Link to this

Dawgs 52, OSU 51

By Dirt Dobber

January 7, 2009 9:23 PM | Link to this

Best of luck UGA your going to need it.

By Top Dawg

January 7, 2009 9:29 PM | Link to this

Insightful analysis Dirt Dobber - Well thought out and thought-provoking comment there.

By StL Dawg

January 7, 2009 9:40 PM | Link to this

Anyone on here who tries to put Joe C in the same league as Stafford needs to see a doctor. I want UGA to do well next season too, but please stop making stupid comments that UGA will be better off with Cox. While I admire Joe for being a team guy the past 2 seasons he will never be Stafford. UGA will have to roll him out a bunch because he does not have the height or arm strength to be an SEC QB. His size is going to be an issue against the top teams next year. In games he’s played it looks like he has trouble seeing over the linemen. And to the guy who said Joe C will show the NFL he has the talent please say no to drugs the next time.

By 2Dawgs

January 7, 2009 9:42 PM | Link to this

I hated to see um go.I guess its ok though they got tired of trying to beat up on FL.And when they lost to the bees that was the last straw.Why stay around and take a chance on geting hurt.Take the money and good luck to both.

By Blane McFarnersternski

January 7, 2009 9:45 PM | Link to this

There’s only one way to look at this. Stafford and Moreno abandoned Georgia. They jumped off a sinking ship. Just like a rat would.

They both looked at the 2009 season, and saw another failure ahead of them. If not, then why didn’t they stay and give Georgia the season it deserves? No, they are ship-jumpers.

Will they be good NFL’ers? Stafford is a 50-50. Good size, good arm.

Moreno is too small. The best he can be is a Warrick Dunn.

By LifelongDawg

January 7, 2009 9:50 PM | Link to this

Joe Tereshinski III was a team guy, too, but that didn’t translate to much on the field.

By Yellow Jacket 73

January 7, 2009 9:53 PM | Link to this

You Dogs will have to excuse us Yellow Jackets for being so giddy, at the start of the season we had a new coach and new system and ya’ll were No. 1. At our spring practice game we were fumbling all over the field. It didn’t seem possible that we could stop number 8 in a row. Now we have the whole offense back that ran up and down the field with ease against you and as noted by many in the blogs following the game, you have the same DC back with blessing from Richt. Now you lose possibly the top pick QB and RB and that dadgum number 1. It is looking good for Tech for next year and the next.

Anyway, I think Moreno will do well in the pros and am sure you guys are dissapointed because he would easily end up second behind Hershel in total yards. Stafford I’m not as sure of but will go high and make millions. I’m surprised at the meanness toward them. Good luck until next Nov.

Go Jackets and THWG 45-42

By QB

January 7, 2009 10:23 PM | Link to this

All I have to say is dont underestimate Metteberger he has the size and the arm strength. He is an Elite 11 QB just like Murrary if he is given a year to learn behind Cox he could be the next Stafford and Murrary may be the next Shockley.

By IslandDawg

January 7, 2009 10:26 PM | Link to this

Chip,

You seem like an OK guy but PLEASE stop starting every one(almost)of your reports with an apology!! Tech difficulties, kids, vacation, blah blah blah! What a bore! You sound like a kid not a professional! Get it together and/or keep it to yourself.

By Tron5000

January 7, 2009 10:40 PM | Link to this

I think this is good for UGA, and being a GT fan, I hate that. No, they may not win as many games next year as they may have if Stafford and Moreno stayed. But their decisions to leave for the NFL should help UGA with recruiting. When you have you top 2 skill players being drafted in the first round (with Stafford in the top 3 being very likely), it makes recruits want to come play for you. QBs and RBs will see Mark Richt as the coach that got these guys to the NFL and got them paid. For years, Miami has been an NFL factory, and even when they aren’t that good, top-notch high schoolers still want to go play there, because they know that the NFL looks at Miami players before the draft, and the U does a good job of churning them out. So while this may (or may not) have a negative effect on the 2009 season, it’s a boost for UGA and Mark Richt in the long run.

By DawgFAN

January 7, 2009 10:46 PM | Link to this

if he plays like he did on that drive against colorado, i will be very happy

By ugapip

January 7, 2009 10:53 PM | Link to this

Daisy Mae, You are an idiot. You know nothing about Georgia Football. Cox will be fine. The rb position concerns me more. Good hs careers don’t always bring success to the college level. I hope some of you are right about King, Samuel, and Ealy. Go Dawgs in 09. By the way, I also think Cox will be better than Tee Martin. Martin was an excellent leader who excuted well. I would love for Cox to do the same!

By Gators Own You

January 7, 2009 11:13 PM | Link to this

Dawgs, Dawgs, Dawgs. What’s all the bickering about? I know its hard to swallow. Heck, three @*! whippings this year has taken it’s toll on the dawg nation. What’s it feel like to have disappointment year after year? You’ve had all these top recruiting classes for the past few years but yet you say your having to rebuild and your depth is not deep. Your ultimate goal when CMR was hired was to build a program that had the talent to reload … not rebuild. So what happened? Same ole, same ole. The bottom line is “You are wanna be’s”. Meanwhile the Gator Nation is competing for and winning National Titles. Trust me, it does feel good to be a winner. We win National Titles at the end of the season, not the beginning. You all are a bunch of jokes!!!

By the way, did your dawgs really let Tech beat you in football, women’s BB and Men’s BB. Sounds like a clean sweep to me. You should be ashamed because you are now Tech’s little @!$.

Go Gators!!!!

By dawg man

January 7, 2009 11:13 PM | Link to this

joe cox, logan gray, arron murry , zach mettin burger all top 10 or better comming out of high school caleb king, richard saumel, washon ealy, top 10 dontavious jackson, carlton thomas both top 15 jackson would have been higher if he had not broke his rist in the first half of the first game after 245yds and 3 tds. if some one would have taught king how to block he would have been a strong nuber 2 back. talent is there now they will have to coach them instead of thinking about how great there qb and rb are. they will have to spend more time teaching these guys and finding out who wants to win these guys had no shot while they were there but they are hungry and the oppertunity awaits. joe cox is no jo t he is not a walk on te that became a walkon qb i will give all the credit in the world to joe t for what he did accomplash but there are schools that would kill to have joe cox lead them. and i would rather see the dogs have a losing season and a winning attitude than some of the heartless attempts that we saw this year. i wish mathew and knowshon the best and cheered for them while they were there but the best thing about college football is there is going to be a new breed of dawgs leading them into battle this year. go dawgs sickem. and if you dont think a qb is suppost to be a leader watch tim t and his gators i despise florida but like tim t because he is a great player, leader, and human being. that guy would have one a hisman at vandy and had them in the discusion for a national championship. and i think that some of those qualities are what georgia needs from qb

By Blind UGA Fan

January 7, 2009 11:47 PM | Link to this

I sure hope they make us the preseason national champions again this year. Would’nt that be great. Keep your fingers crossed, it could happen!!

By GooseDawg

January 7, 2009 11:54 PM | Link to this

Chip, I am PUMPED about getting to see Joe Cox FINALLY get to LEAD the Dawgs offense. To answer your question: Joe Cox will start in game 1 against Ok. St. and will start in game 13 against the SEC West winner in the GA Dome!

Call me crazy if you like but I TRULY believe this will come true folks!

LET’S GO JOE!

By Tron5000

January 7, 2009 11:55 PM | Link to this

Blind UGA Fan, you truly are blind if you believe there’s any chance of any rational, sane individual ranking UGA #1.

By monty

January 7, 2009 11:55 PM | Link to this

Caleb King I agree looked timid at times. I wonder if he still had lingering concerns about his leg he broke? Samuels while not taking care of the ball at times looked very hungry and aggressive and quick.

I wish Knowshon the best he’ll get his money but it’s hard for me to see him really succeding. He is sort of in-between. He has some nice cuts but he isn’t really fast, he isn’t big enough to be a up the gut type pounder. He is sort of like a Reggie Bush only a half second slower in the 40. His best asset is his determination.

By Dr. Morpheus

January 8, 2009 12:01 AM | Link to this

A lot of fans are selfish whiners. I wish 7 and 24 had both stayed another year but I don’t fault anyone for doing what he feels is best for himself. It’s their lives, not ours. They don’t owe us anything- we owe them for the great plays and wins both of them created. And there were quite a few of them. The TD connection against Michigan State was a beautiful statement of farewell. Best wishes to two of the best we’ll ever see. It’s great to be a Georgia Bullldog!

Now, here’s to the man of the hour, Joe Cox. He’s stuck to his commitment and now it’s his turn. And he’s going to have a lot of good men to lead next year.

Let’s do it in ‘09.

By Denver Dog

January 8, 2009 12:18 AM | Link to this

Good Luck Gators, hope you do better than the Tide.

Techies, good luck in your conference next year

Rocky Top, good luck doing whatever you guys are doing this bowl season, and whatever else you need to bring your program back up again,

Dogs, we have a lot to look forward to seeing. We must have a great program, with great coaches, to have these guys be ready to go to the NFL at such young ages.

To everyone, in the final analysis it will not matter what anyone says here, it will matter only what happens on the field next Sept through bowl season. Who knows who will be tops or toppled. All I know is that UGA will have as good a team as they have had in years, and that we will need it with that schedule.

Go Dawgs we will prevail and as always, we may not score the most points, but we are never losers!

By grrrrr

January 8, 2009 12:57 AM | Link to this

i can’t believe these two greedy rats. this sucks. they come to uga for FREE and then turn and ditch us.

i think they should not allow underclassmen to go pro early, and that anyone who does should repay the school for the scholarship and should help refund any money payed by season ticket holders. our defense stinks and now 95% of our offense has run for the nfl. tells me that those two dont think much of their teammates and their chances if they stayed.

well, guess i’ll get some fishin in next fall

By KJ

January 8, 2009 3:33 AM | Link to this

Moreno is too small. The best he can be is a Warrick Dunn.

Yeah, it would really suck to have a 12 year NFL career, making 3 million a pop. Hope Dunn’s not eating cat food right now, or anything.

Blind UGA Fan, you truly are blind if you believe there’s any chance of any rational, sane individual ranking UGA #1.

LOL, a troll gets duped by another troll. You gnats are funny.

By kj

January 8, 2009 6:56 AM | Link to this

hey jeff, cox has never lost a game when he touched the ball? i forgot Ga must have come back against Fla after cox xame in……and to who ever said all moreno can be is warrick dunn, you shouldhope he has that good a career…dunn is 19th (10,967) on the all time rusing list with guys likejim taylor and earl campbell behind him and if he plays next year he’ll pass guys like oj simpson and fred taylor////so he should hope he has the career that dunn had…..learn something about football before you post

By georgia fan 4 life

January 8, 2009 7:01 AM | Link to this

why does everyone want fire bobo…..we scored 42 points against tech…..you should win every game you score 42 points….he mixed run and pass to about 50/50…..thats what you call balance…..who we need to fire is willie….tech scored 45 on us with a high school offense……and all they did was run the ball…..and we knew they were going to run it and they still beat us……fire willie now…. hey willie be a man and leave now…..do the right thing….

By Hawks

January 8, 2009 7:08 AM | Link to this

Cox will start. Have a similar season to D.J. Shockley. Defense will improve with health and new faces, despite Willy Martinez.

Dawgs win the SECCG next year. That’s the way it goes.

By georgia fan 4 life

January 8, 2009 7:17 AM | Link to this

hey hawks….you say the defense will improve…..can they get any worse….

By Jeff Patton

January 8, 2009 7:18 AM | Link to this

I am not worried about the QB position. Cox can get it done. I am worried about running back. Samuel and King need to step it up!

By BILLY JACK

January 8, 2009 7:32 AM | Link to this

JOE C-GREAT FUNDEMENTALS AND SMARTS-NOT PHYSICALLY GIFTED AS STAFFORD,BUT GETS YOU IN THE RIGHT PLAY COULD HAVE STARTED AT MORE THAN HALF OF THE SEC TEAMS IN 2008.MUCH BETTER QB THAN AUBURN,MISS ST,TENN,SOUTH CAROLINA,LSU,ARK,KENTUCKY,HAD THIS PAST SEASON.

By Big A

January 8, 2009 7:40 AM | Link to this

Don’t worry about the “O,” just learn to tackle somebody for crying out loud. R. Jones, watch some tapes of Scott Woener, Terry Hoage, bill Krug, L. Phillips, Thomas Davis and learn how to play safety at GEORGIA.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

January 8, 2009 7:45 AM | Link to this

What CMR and Bob need is for Michael Moore to continue to develop to kelp on the other side of AJ. Then hope White continues to develop into a starter at TE. Those two parts are critical to Cox being a successful starting QB at UGA. The RB’s will be fine with a rotation of Samuel and King. Whichever back is having the most success will get the bulk of the carries that day. Looks good for 2009.

By bearcasey

January 8, 2009 7:47 AM | Link to this

Move along little dawgies, move along. Your time has come and gone. Your heart has been weighed in the balance and found wanting. Six or seven wins in 2009 is about it.

By Gen Neyland

January 8, 2009 8:09 AM | Link to this

One of the headlines in the Detroit Free Press this morning :

Georgia QB Matthew Stafford bravely throws himself to the Lions

By Gratfuldawghead

January 8, 2009 8:10 AM | Link to this

DAWGS..ROCK with thier COX out in 09!

By G

January 8, 2009 8:17 AM | Link to this

Relax we will be a better TEAM next year. Joe C is a leader and a smart accurate passer. Staff has a gun but lacks the killer instincts and leadership ie: Tebow. Hopefully we will stop calling the Fla State deep ball so much. Just wish 24 could run with next years healty line. But I think Samuel will step up big and be a tough runner. As i say every time we need David Pollack to light a fire under the dawgs and coach them up to play with the heart and passion he did.

Cant wait for Nov in Atlanta watch out Nerds.

By BE#3

January 8, 2009 8:33 AM | Link to this

Joe Cox is actually more mobile and puts better touch on the ball than Stafford. He’s been in the system now for 4 years so he knows what he’s doing. The kid is a winner. He won all of his games in HS and won the Colorado game when Stafford couldn’t get his head out of his butt. I’m not worried about the QB situation at all. And I truly hope that Murray is not the second coming of Stafford! Stafford has all of the talent in the world but some things still just don’t click with him! I’d rather have a second coming of David Greene or DJ Shockley!

We’ll miss Moreno’s energy and excitement but I think Samuel could be a bruising TB running behind a solid, experienced OL. The kids legs never stop moving and he bounces off of guys left and right. Remember, the kid was only 17 this year!!!! We have tons of depth at the TB position. I’m sure someone will emerge as “the man” at that spot. And maybe this new star TB won’t take himself out of drives once they enter the red zone!

Again, I wish Moreno and Stafford nothing but the best and appreciate all of their hard work here at UGA. But they did not make our program and will not break our program. It’s a bigger deal to keep Garner and Searels around than Moreno and Stafford!

By Tron5000

January 8, 2009 8:40 AM | Link to this

Hey KJ, I’m at GT fan, and I would laugh at anyone who thinks we have a chance at a preseason #1 ranking, as well. I’m not trolling; it’s a fact that anyone who would vote UGA #1 after a 3-loss season and after losing their starting QB and RB must be smoking some good stuff. You know, with Colt McCoy coming back and Tebow and Bradford still undecided, I would think one of those teams would likely be ranked #1 in the preseason. Not that it matters much, however. I believe only 1 team has started the season #1 and carried that ranking all the way until the end.

By elmo lewis

January 8, 2009 8:44 AM | Link to this

Cox will be fine - maybe more of a team gut than MS. As pointed out earlier, he was a hero against Colorado. Matt will suffer Archie Manning syndrome (getting killed on a bad team). Hopefully, T-blow will leave.

Knowshon probably should have stayed. The long season will take a toll on him. He won’t be jumping up too many times after some of those NFL hits and his habit of taking himself out of games won’t be tolerated.

By elmo lewis

January 8, 2009 8:46 AM | Link to this

Don’t forget Ealey!

By Tron5000

January 8, 2009 9:04 AM | Link to this

Elmo, many people though Matt Ryan would get killed this year, thanks to a horrible offensive line that gave up 47 sacks last year. But the Falcons showed how quickly a team can turn around if they make the right moves. If Detroit or KC can get a new GM in place who knows how to spot talent, and if Detroit gets a good coach and KC shows Herm Edwards the door an upgrades, who knows what could happen? Hell, look at what Miami was able to do this year with a couple moves.

I like Detroit’s RB, and Stafford would have Calvin to throw to, which would make any QB better. Stafford obviously has all the physical tools to be good at the next level. I do worry a bit, however, about his decision-making. Maybe he’ll end up with a really good QB coach or OC or an offensive-minded HC who can mold him.

By Greg

January 8, 2009 9:17 AM | Link to this

A true Georgia Dawg would have stayed. One is from NJ and the other from Texas.

By Voice of Reason

January 8, 2009 9:24 AM | Link to this

Tron5000- do you not understand that Blind Uga Fan is not really a UGA fan but was being sarcastic. No sane UGA fan really thinks we will be anywhere near the preseason #1. And to the Gator fan above asking us what it is like to lose 3 games maybe you should tell us what it is like to lose 4 games as you did last year and we haven’t done in several years!! The gators will have to beat us more than 1 year running to actually claim to “own” UGA as they did in the 90’s. We’ll see how great UF is when they lose their entire team (Tebow) after next year.

By sicemdawgs09

January 8, 2009 9:27 AM | Link to this

All you folks questioning next years D, Two kids, Jeff Owens & Toby Jackson… We will have a monster pass rush next year. And we’ve got a lot of young kids in the secondary that will do a great job. I expect Branden Smith to have an immediate impact. And don’t forget Rambo.. Gamble will replace Ellerbe & do an awesome job. Dawgs D will be back in full force next year.. Top three in the league.

By Dawg Fud

January 8, 2009 9:29 AM | Link to this

can Cox deliver the football on go routes to AJ Green?

i have serious concern in that department. Richt’s offenses are always more effective when they can both run the ball and stretch the field deep. not short route throws but with the deep ball.

stafford could throw the deep ball but greene was far more accurate and completed a higher percentage of those throws.

can cox even throw it as far as greene? i ses him stonger than Joe III but not as strong as Greene.

By Voice of Reason

January 8, 2009 9:30 AM | Link to this

Greg, I am as big a UGA fan as any but even I would have left if I were in their shoes. Stay and win a college championship and make a bunch of fans happy or go to the NFL and live your dream that you have worked your whole life for and make enough money to live comfortably the rest of your life. No decision there.

By sicemdawgs09

January 8, 2009 9:30 AM | Link to this

Greg, a true Dawg fan wouldn’t knock 22 year old kids for wanting to make tens of millions of dollars.

By Dawg Fud

January 8, 2009 9:33 AM | Link to this

Greg - seriously, that is an unfair comment.

put yourself in their shoes. i doubt you would have stayed. you are only thinking about yourself and your season next year. stafford and knowshon are doing the same.

questioning their commitment is chicken sh-t on your part.

By Your Ma

January 8, 2009 9:36 AM | Link to this

Am I the only one that saw the G-Day game this year?

Cox was average; just like he always is, and Gray looked confident, athletic, and much more capable.

Why do we want to put ourselves in the same situation next year by having to find a new starter with almost zero experience.

Wasn’t Cox at Georgia before Stafford? Why was Cox never able to push Stafford out of his job?

Why are so many of you dissapointed that Stafford is leaving?

Cox is no Shockley, and wasting someone else’s year is exactly the mistake Richt made with Moreno.

Here’s hoping he doesn’t do it again.

By sicemdawgs09

January 8, 2009 9:41 AM | Link to this

Damn, I hit enter early…

Anyway, our defense will be VASTLY improved and Tebow will once again know what it’s like to be hit in the mouth by a big nasty fella wearing red & black with silver britches…

By Depressed Fan

January 8, 2009 9:43 AM | Link to this

Stafford and Moreno never took the DAWGS to a SEC Championship. DAWG fans should look foward to the future. Cox will do a fine job next year. Stafford was not a great college QB. and Moreno was always the first one to jump up after a play but he also was the first to pull his self out of the game after a play. Looking foward to see some players that want to win a SEC Championship and a National Chapionship. GO DAWGS!

By sicemdawgs09

January 8, 2009 9:48 AM | Link to this

Your Ma - Stafford & Cox came in the same year. I wouldn’t exactly call it haveing to start over with almost zero experience. I figure that Cox has ran the 2nd team offense against the 1st team defense many, many times over the last 3 years. I think it would actually be very unfair to sit Cox after he’s waited for his shot. Give him a chance, I figure he’ll surprise some folks.

By Chip Towers

January 8, 2009 9:49 AM | Link to this

Ft. Worth Dawg: I think you were asking for an update on Blake Barnes. It didn’t go a whole lot better for Blake individually at Delta State. The former Bulldog played in all their games but didn’t start any of them. He played behind a junior named Garrett DeWitt. Barnes was 49-of-87 passing for 533 yards with 3 TDs and 3 INTs. He was a senior so that’s it. My understanding is he will or already has graduated with a degree from UGA.

By UGA Tickle Pile Expert

January 8, 2009 9:54 AM | Link to this

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By sicemdawgs09

January 8, 2009 9:58 AM | Link to this

Chip - What about AJ Harmon? Didn’t they move him back over to the offensive side of the ball after Vance went down? And if so, do we expect to see him in the rotation on the O line next year or back to D tackle????

By JMLDawg

January 8, 2009 10:07 AM | Link to this

I know it’s a different sport, but does anyone recall what happened to the UGA basketball team the year after Dominique Wilkins left early to turn pro? We lost the greatest player to ever don a Georgia basketball uniform and the next year we go to the only Final Four we’ve ever seen. You never know… That’s why we keep following and watching. Joe Cox will be just fine. He’s a class act and a true Dawg. We’re behind you Joe!

By WTF???

January 8, 2009 10:14 AM | Link to this

Idiot Tech fan - You know what will make you feel better?

You kissing my a*!!!!

Boats n Hoes….

By YellowSting

January 8, 2009 10:45 AM | Link to this

Hey guys, I just heard on the radio where you can call in & do a quick survey & you will get your free Tech tickets to a game of your choice. Limited to the first 1,000 callers, I called & they said I was on the list for Tech/Ugag tickets for next year!!!! Should be in the mail around the begining of August.

1-800-468-4626

Better hurry!!!

By Dawggone-it

January 8, 2009 10:46 AM | Link to this

How about Cox as the starter and on ocassion Logan Gray runnin’ the Wild Dawg formation. Folks understand that we will not be ranked #1 next year BUT could be a better team. I’m excited about 09!

By mcdawg

January 8, 2009 10:55 AM | Link to this

JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE!!!!!!!

By sicemdawgs09

January 8, 2009 11:03 AM | Link to this

What Dawg fan would ever want to be preseason #1 again? That was like winning some screwed up contest from hell…

I too would like to see a spread package implemented for Gray. I’m not a big fan of the spread, but you can’t argue with it’s effectiveness especially in short yardage & redzone situations.

By braveswin

January 8, 2009 11:29 AM | Link to this

By Kevin

January 8, 2009 11:58 AM | Link to this

If you’ll recall, Cox is the reason we beat Colorado in 2006. He’ll be solid behind a ridiculously good O-Line. As well as some good RB’s and great receivers.

By Just Got Back from the UGAy tickle pile

January 8, 2009 12:10 PM | Link to this

And man was it steamy….

check out your boy staffy!

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By gratefuldawghead

January 8, 2009 12:18 PM | Link to this

I have no worries about Cox! You are right Kevin..Cox found a way to WIN against Colorado. I am worried about the running back position.

DAWGS Rock with thier Cox out in 09!

By D.Ellis

January 8, 2009 12:27 PM | Link to this

They should Move Samuel to LB

Cox should be fine but DAWG fans need to be realize that this fall if we are going to win alot of games and compete they are going to be low scoring games won by the defense.

I like Joe Cox and think he will do fine but the I ithnk the offense will dip down 10-13 points a game. He did come from behind and beat Colorado but they STUNK that year. I do remember him getting yanked in his only SEC start against OLE Miss 3 years ago.

-You know it;s actually kinda exciting to see who and how these guys step up. I ithnk with KM gone it gives Bobo a chance to put in a package for C. Thomas and we get to see Jackson hit the field in the spring. To me as I stated above I see Samuel as a fast hard hitting LB to go along with Curran. Of course he needs to beef up some but with his speed he can cover and from watching him run with the ball doesn’t shy from contact.

I for one am looking forward to a team with alot of young talent play a tough schedule and we’ll see how it goes!

-Oh yeah good to see we picked up the DE from Indiana. We need those.

By cjones

January 8, 2009 12:28 PM | Link to this

OK. First, I appreciate all the UGA fans who post here. Opinions are like, well, we all know everyone has one. Sometimes one stinks pretty bad, but mostly they’re just there, and get expressed. Let’s keep all ours clean.

Second, why do misguided fans of other teams insist on posting negative thoughts on UGA blogs? Would all of you UGA fans stay off competitor blogs? That may not make a difference to the idiots who come on here to post their BS, but let’s quit doing it to them. The worst thing in the world is useless boasting, especially when one isn’t going to take the field in headgear.

Third, I have scanned all the posts above, and others, and have seen nothing suggesting a “Wild Dawg” formation with Logan Grey running. With a good line next year, it seems to me that Bobo would be remiss in not installing this type of formation. He could also use A.J. for the direct snap, although, that may risk injury unnecessarily for our best WR.

And finally, Joe Cox will be fine. He has the leadership skills of D. Greene and M. Bobo. He can throw the ball well and knows the play book. I will guarantee you that Cox will have better rapport with Bobo than Stafford did. After a point, no one could reach Stafford, “where he lived,” for lack of a better term (not saying he was a stubborn, self-invested AH). Joe will be motivated, not just by his nature, but by his opportunity to deliver unexpected results.

I predicted a disappointing season for UGA, considering expectations, and a complete turnaround for Tech in 2008. It happened. Next year, UGA will over-achieve and Tech will be disappointed in their results (though they will still exceed the Chan G. years).

I look forward to seeing this Bobo/Cox collaboration. I think they are more “of the same mind,” in their game philosophy. I even suspect MR prefers Joe, on an emotional level, as a leader.

By Dawg44

January 8, 2009 12:33 PM | Link to this

If anyone’s feeling down over Moreno and Staff leaving, just think “38-3”….it’ll cheer you up!

And to any DAWG fans who want to make fun of me for trying to live vicariously thru LSU’s win, KMA!!! 45-42 was bad enough! Then the nerds kick our a$$ in both women’s AND men’s hoops! Sorry, but my frail, dementia-riddled psyche can’t take much more. CLINGING TO LSU’S WIN IS ALL I’VE GOT!!!

By Tron5000

January 8, 2009 12:39 PM | Link to this

No one is really projecting the Rams to take a QB at #2, but they’re in talks with Josh McDaniel over their HC position. I know they have Bulger, but a young offensive-minded coach like McDaniel may want his own young QB around which to build a team. And if Detroit doesn’t select Stafford, playing for Josh McDaniel with the Rams might not be such a bad deal. Just look at what the guy was able to do with Matt Cassel this year.

By Otto

January 8, 2009 12:40 PM | Link to this

This year reminded me of the Zier, Hearst, and Hastings years. Lots of yards, penalties, a questionable OL, and poor in the red zone. Cox and Bobo will go for more high percentage passes and not rely on his arm much more like Green. If the OL stays solid which has never happened under MR and UGA gets a healthy DE and a better DB, the season will go well.

By Bob

January 8, 2009 12:43 PM | Link to this

I don’t think Cox is reminiscent of Joe T at all. Joe T was a career 3rd stringer that we all knew had limited talent from day one. Nobody expected him to come in and do what Shockley and Greene had done. In his extremely brief tenure as a starter he was not asked to do very much. The hope was that a strong running game and defense would take the load off him in ‘06. That didn’t happen. He was a great guy and I was rooting like hell for him, but this is reality.

Cox, on the otherhand, is an elite talent that will be able to do everything in the playbook. Watch what all those NFL draft shows say about Stafford and you’ll know why Cox was riding the pine for the past 3 years. But make no mistake about it, Joe Cox is the real deal. I am very excited about 2009.

By 82DAWG

January 8, 2009 12:52 PM | Link to this

HS Scouting report (courtesy of Scout)

Joe Cox - Very polished coming out of an offense that runs a very sophisitcated offense. Arm deceptively strong, but his accuracy and spin are terrific. Moves well inside the pocket and combination of his mobility and offensive style keeps the pass rush off of him. From GeorgiaDogs.com - 2004 Parade Magazine All-America Team SuperPrep All-MidAtlantic Team…2004 Associated Press Prep Football Player of the Year for NC…NC Gatorade Player of the Year in 2004…Featured in Feb. 21, 2005, Sports Illustrated’s “Faces in the Crowd” for being the Old Spice Red Zone National High School Player of the Year…AP First-Team All-State and two-time Charlotte Observer Offensive Player of the Year…Played in Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas…31-0 record as starting QB and two-time team captain

Logan Gray - He has decent size, good speed and is a dangerous runner and passer. Gray has good arm strength and is very accurate, especially on the short and intermediate routes. Gray makes good decisions with the ball and shows good fundamentals as well. When things do break down he has the athletic ability to make a play. He can buy some time with his vision and quickness and locate a receiver down field or tuck it and run. From GeorgiaDogs.com - SuperPrep All-America and All-Midlands Team…Prep Star All-American… rated as the No. 2 prospect in Missouri and the No. 10 QB in the nation by Rivals.com…ESPN Top 150 and No. 7 QB in the nation…named to Tom Lemming’s Top 100 Prospects…Class 6 First-Team All-State…named an Elite 11 QB.

One of these guys is going to do well. But we are suffering from a fear of the unknown.

By crs

January 8, 2009 1:09 PM | Link to this

As you saw this year with Alabama, a solid offensive line and a good defense can make even an average college quarterback like JPW look very good. Joe Cox is not someone that can carry an offense. The defense will have to play substantially better and the oline will need to stay healthy and someone must emerge at running back to avoid 7-5.

I tend to think you will see a good bit of Logan Gray next year as well. We’ll see what Bobo can do without a future ALL PRO in Matt Stafford.

By Red Elephant

January 8, 2009 1:12 PM | Link to this

I think Georgia will be fine next year with a healthy OL and improved D. No, you guys will not go undefeated or win the SEC, but you could get 10 wins again easy.

By sicemdawgs09

January 8, 2009 1:16 PM | Link to this

crs - Are you comparing Cox/JPW?

By DawgMan

January 8, 2009 1:16 PM | Link to this

I’m with you Dawg44. We couldn’t beat Tech but at least those Tigers whooped up on the nerds. I hate Tech. I wish we could have taken care of business but that’s not all that important when another SEC school takes care of it for us. GO TIGERS! We finished with a better record than Tech and we beat LSU who beat Tech. So in turn that means we are a BETTER team and that we actually DID BEAT TECH (through lsu)! We got all the glory this year though fellas. So if ya think about it we are the BEST TEAM IN THE STATE IN 2008. GO DAWGS!

By sicemdawgs09

January 8, 2009 1:17 PM | Link to this

Red Elephant - Let’s hear your predictions for Bama since UGA isn’t going to win the SEC..

By R Mabry

January 8, 2009 1:28 PM | Link to this

I think UGA should redshirt Murray and play Cox and Logan Gray. I would love to see some plays with the both of them on the field. UGA could do the same with them like Florida did with Tebow and Leek (they won a NC doing this). Right this down, Cox will be a better QB that Stafford and the college level. Doesn’t have the arm strength but he is extremely accurate- will throw 65-70% completion rate.

By sicemdawgs09

January 8, 2009 1:37 PM | Link to this

Red Elephant - Is your name Nolan?

By Jake

January 8, 2009 1:49 PM | Link to this

Boys, it doesn’t matter if we got John Elway running the offense if we don’t have a defense. Cox will be good because he don’t have the arm to make bad decisions. We will have 3 running backs that will do us good. Bottom-line is defense and we are seriously struggling in that area. Hope we got some redshirts coming in!!

By Benji

January 8, 2009 2:02 PM | Link to this

I just wanted to take a moment to wish the Georgia Bulldogs all the best tonight in the BCS title game. Thanks to the ajc I’ve really gotten to “Know Your Dawgs” this season. So give it your all tonight Knowshon —Give ‘em hell Stafford —Coach Richt, if the going gets tough in the third quarter just gather the boys together on the sideline and get them fired up just like you did against our beloved Jackets.

By WTF???

January 8, 2009 2:02 PM | Link to this

Jake, pay attention, I say pay attention now son..

Defense will not be a problem next year…

By yankeedawg

January 8, 2009 2:13 PM | Link to this

We will have a much better oline next year!We all know Cox knows all our plays and can step right in. Our defense matured finally in the bowl game and will do nothing but get better, In my opinion what hurt us the most this year was the play of our tight ends! Good luck to both Stafford and Moreno! would love to see the NY jets get Stafford and Moreno even though I am a die hard Giants fan!!!

By crs

January 8, 2009 2:23 PM | Link to this

To answer your question, I am not comaparing a three year SEC starter in JPW to Cox, my point was to illustrate, the surrounding cast, particularly the offensive line can make a HUGE difference in the play of the quarterback particularly when he is not the claiber of Matt Stafford. I would imagine with Cox playing the last two years, UGA would most likely have lost 4-6 games more.

By RealityYech

January 8, 2009 2:23 PM | Link to this

I might be on a boat all to myself here, but I for one don’t see losing Stafford/Moreno as a huge travesty. Would I have rather them both stayed? Sure, for the POTENTIAL as to what could happen. But you know what, it never did. It was by all means not their sole responsibility as to why it didn’t, a lot of factors were at play. But fact is, UGA lost the program’s greatest QB several years ago in David Greene.

Yes, I know, he’s not ever going to start, or possibly even play, in the NFL, but that by no means diminishes what he achieved and did at UGA. I think, instead of worrying about who the next Stafford will be, we need to worry about who the next Greene will be.

The Moreno loss is far more impactful and reason to worry. But just like how Moreno came from nowhere on the practice squad, we could very well see that again next season.

So no need to panic, just wish everyone would stop pretending we’re losing the greatest college QB of all-time. Stafford did for us what Calvin Johnson did for Tech, which isn’t much.

By BBR

January 8, 2009 2:25 PM | Link to this

I agree with Dawg Tired. Stafford wasn’t much of a leader. Hopefully Cox will be, just the way Shockley was. Georgia didn’t really have any leadership this year and I believe that was a huge problem.

By Joe

January 8, 2009 2:30 PM | Link to this

For the future…Cox is the only QB to throw for a TD against Florida and actually moved the ball well against the FL D that was still in there.

What the hell are you talking about? Stafford threw for at least 2 or 3 touchdowns against Florida dumbass. Remember the win against Florida?

As for Cox, I wish him well. He’s gonna need he. Has nowhere near Stafford’s talent, arm, size, and strength. Better pray for one hell of an offensive line. Especially considering we haven’t even had a decent offensive line in 3+ years.

By BB

January 8, 2009 2:32 PM | Link to this

I think it is absolutely hysterical that the nerds are STILL talking about their measley three point win over an average Georgia team! Let me guess, you still have your flags on your car too, right? Get a life. Then again, when you play in such a crappy conference that you only have one rival….

GO DAWGS!!! 7 years in a row

By the way, the Tech fans sure do spend a lot of time in the UGA blogs? Don’t you have your own geek blog? Maybe you should go to those and try to figure out how in the world such a GREAT team that you profess to be got their a**es handed to them by LSU!

By crs

January 8, 2009 2:48 PM | Link to this

Comparing Stafford’s contribution to Johnson’s at TECH is hillarious. First, a qb handles the ball every play. A wide reciever might at most get 10 - 15 touches. Given the line the last three years, Stafford did an amazing job, this year alone without Matt we most likely lose to Kentucky, Auburn and South Carolina. Imagine the whining from the “fans” if 9-3 was 6-6. Calvin never beat the dogs. Comparing him to Stafford is ridiculous.

By steve

January 8, 2009 2:51 PM | Link to this

D.Ellis: I read that Samuel practiced all bowl week at LB.I don’t even remember him playing at all.It said it might be a permanent move.

By DawgNLville

January 8, 2009 2:52 PM | Link to this

The bigger issue is definitely at RB. Cox will do fine. King and Samuel need to be ready to step up. I’m really anxious to see the spring competition at RB.

http://berniesdawgblawg.blogspot.com/

By Jake

January 8, 2009 2:58 PM | Link to this

WTF??, I sure hope so!! This year was agonizing watching our D. It’s just not a good trend ole Willie has got us on. And we can’t base it on offenses getting better when other teams (FL and USC) are still doing well not to give up points.

By WTF???

January 8, 2009 3:02 PM | Link to this

Ya’ll are tripping!!!! We won games before we had Stafford & Moreno & we will continue to do so.

By WTF???

January 8, 2009 3:18 PM | Link to this

Jake - We didn’t have any healthy DE’s this year, they were all banged up almost the entire year. Look for Washington and Toby Jackson (if his scores are up & he gets in) to get our outside pass rush back on track & Owens will take up a guard & a center in the middle…

We gonna be all good. Hopefully these young DB’s will step up and we’ll lock em down.

By Fred G. Sanford

January 8, 2009 3:25 PM | Link to this

The “G” stands for Georgia, you big dummy!

Okay, so I’m reading these posts and the comments are all over the charts. What I find really amusing are the ones that talk about Cox being too small to see over the line. Let’s see, if I remember this right, Stafford was listed at 6-3 and Cox at 6-1. Others go on to say that Murray would be better than Cox, yet he also stands at 6-1. Will Murray somehow be able to see over the line even though he is the same height as Cox? Finally, Shockley was listed at 6-1 and I don’t remember him having any trouble seeing over the line.

I really think we’re grasping at straws here.

By JaxDawg

January 8, 2009 3:45 PM | Link to this

Anyone find it interesting that even in blowouts(the few we had) Joe Cox never saw the field, yet in the Colorado game he comes off the bench and leads us down the field for the winning score, and against Florida this year when Staff struggled all game Joe comes in and leads the team right down the field for our only TD against FL. I’ve often wondered if he didn’t see the field much the last two seasons for fear of creating a public QB controversy. Staff definitely is the better athlete of the two with a stronger arm, but as many have stated he did at times seem to have a “win it all on one throw mentality”. Some of the mistakes he made this year seemed to be ones that he should have learned from in the previous 2 seasons. Many times when he went for it all on a big throw, the WR was either covered like a wet blanket by the opposition’s shut down corner or was double covered, meanwhile there would be a wide open reciever on a shorter route that was past the first down marker but wouldn’t have been as glamourous a throw but would have moved the chains. Don’t get me wrong I’m not trying to bash Stafford in any way and he is a tremdous talent, but he seemed to be a bit stubborn with some of his decision making, which is something I don’t think we’ll have as much of a problem with Joe Cox. I think something else to consider is Staff and Moreno put up the numbers they did with a patchwork line this year, and that line will be much better and deeper because so many lineman had to play different positions. 2009 should see the starters returning to their natural positions and leave us with 2nd and 3rd stringers who have exp at multiple line positions so if we do happen to have injuries we will much better equiped to deal with it. As for Knowshon’s replacement, Caleb King, it’s MUCH too early to judge him. He only had 40-50 carries over the course of the season to spell Knowshon. I personally will wait to pass judgement on his ability until after I see what he can do with 15-20 carries + in a game. Many great backs need a few carries to get into a groove and get a feel for what the defense is going to give him. Think about how many times Knowshon didn’t do much on his first 5-6 carries in a game and then went on to have a 100+ yd game. Caleb definitely has talent, I just don’t think you can judge how good or bad a RB is based on getting a carry here and there in spot duty. Don’t forget we also have Carlton Thomas who should be a nice change of pace back like Tyson Browning was, Dontavious Jackson who was tearing it up in spring before getting injured, and WaShaun Ealy. (didn’t forget about Richard Samuel, but hearing rumors he may be moved to LB). As for the critics of WaShaun Ealy and whether or not he has SEC speed, 1. He did something right to rush for the yardage he did and found the enzone 55 times, and 2. Remember the knock on Anquan Boldin and his 40 time? track speed and football speed are different, and just because someone has a tremendous 40 time doesn’t mean it will translate to the field otherwise coaches would be beating down the door of every track star in america to play. Regardless of his 40 time he’s obviously a very good football player. Anyway, there’s always concern in who’s going to replace top talent, but I definitely agree with most that we will reload next year and the future is indeed bright. GO DAWGS

By WTF???

January 8, 2009 3:52 PM | Link to this

Fred - Aaron Murray can levitate like David Blain so he can more effectively see over the offensive line. Shockley could do it too. I’m not sure if Cox has this majic trick???

LOL! Cox will kick major a$$. We ARE kicking some Gator a* in Jacksonville in 09 and going to the dome. BANK!

By WTF???

January 8, 2009 3:54 PM | Link to this

Good info JaxDawg, you got my respect. And trust me, not many people who post on here can say that..

By WTF???

January 8, 2009 4:08 PM | Link to this

damn… maGic

So much for being funny, now I just look like a Tech fan…

By Josh

January 8, 2009 4:59 PM | Link to this

Its not that similar to the situation in 2006 with Joe T, Cox, Staff, and Blake Barnes. Joe Cox is exponentially more talented than Joe T. was. He was an elite 11 Qb coming out of HS. Logan Gray is more highyl touted than Blake Barnes, by that point in 06, we knew Blake was a bust.

By Oledawg

January 8, 2009 5:12 PM | Link to this

Cox is no DJ. One big difference. If DJ had a busted play, he could fairly well pick up his game by running fast as hell and with great athleticism. He was a running back qb who was a great leader with heart. Cox does indeed know the playbook better because he has been utilized for signal calling from the sidelines as well as scout team experience. DJ’s work with Camp Sunshine kids impressed me due to his full emotional involvement (i.e.,the little girl who gave him her hospital bracelet). He stood in wait as a loyal Dawg moreso than any other before or since. He was advised to leave by his Father (who could blame him), but his was the loyalty we as fans depend upon. He covered himself with The Red and Black through personal sacrifice of part of his life. He and Cox as individuals shouldn’t be compared. It is unfair to them both.

Cox’s loyalty, lest you forget, resulted early on to help bring MoMass to us as well. He was his favorite target on their championship team. This would have been his last year to throw to him since MoMass is soon to be an alumnus. Why am I writing these testimonials? Because deep loyalty commands respect from the team and the fans. It leads to those miracle plays and sound playing from individuals he is leading.

Gray has shown his loyalty by requesting to contribute to the team in any way possible including getting nailed on kickoff returns where his ability to catch instead of throwing the ball gave us confidence that nothing stupid would happen on kickoffs. He was there to run as well. He requested and got scout team play to help sharpen our game. His loyalty and skill is not to be questioned. So where does this leave us with incoming QBs?

Mettenberger is the son of a UGA Athletics Dept. employee. Wonder how many nights he laid awake thinking if he would be good enough to be asked to put on the Bulldog mantra. I’ll bet it was a lot of nights. He was top QB at an Alabama camp last year. I’ll bet he will be better than his potential assessment for a scholarship by competing with Murray. He is going to be a surprise keeper beyond what is expected.

Then we have Murray. He is probably recruiting as much as the coaches. His encampment in Ca. with the top QBs in America resulted in him established as the top QB in the country. If a guy like that asked you to come to UGA as a receiver, you would respond. His loyalty is without question before he starts. And he has the gun and the leg to go with it.

Spring practice will be exciting just from this one position of candidates. Their Bulldog loyalty will be unquestioned and I wish them all well, but I do have a favorite as I’m sure many of you have as well. I will watch him closely and hope he fulfills his athletic promise. This entire bunch will work their way into games.

Ron Roberts-Your comparison to USC QBs is a good reminder for the fans to be patient and rely on the coaches to go with the best man as our starter. D.Ellis- Right on! Lets watch’em compete for the best job in college ball. We will expect nothing less. Uga-You have to hold up the #7 all by yourself, boy. Good dog!

Uga-

By Oledawg

January 8, 2009 5:20 PM | Link to this

Jax Dawg- Great post. I like your analysis. It’s not tainted with a lot of hoopla. You expressed some of my takes on some plays and I’ll bet there are a lot of us with Rah!Rah! in us who take off the rose colored glasses often and assess them in the same manner that you have expressed.

By JaxDawg

January 8, 2009 5:36 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the love WTF??? and Oledawg!

By sowegadawg

January 8, 2009 5:49 PM | Link to this

joe cox will do a fine job at qb. but, please get off the comparisons to him taking over the reigns to the manning/martin situation at tn. we went through the same thinking when dj took over from david green and still have not won a nc. we should have depth but not if we lose 20+ guys to season ending injuries again. we have the program to win the nc,but need some luck which you must have, and which we have very little. also, a new def coordinator wouldn’t hurt.

By Thunder Dawg

January 8, 2009 6:16 PM | Link to this

Daisy Mae—-Hug a nut!

By Colorado

January 8, 2009 6:52 PM | Link to this

The Colorado Hero to take UGA to the promised land??? It took a miracle for Top 10 UGA to beat WINLESS Colorado at HOME!!! To bad 1980 only comes once.

Dawg fans you WILL miss 7 and 24

By Big MIKE

January 8, 2009 7:05 PM | Link to this

Bloggers; So Stafford, and Moreno, have taken there talent on to the next level,and the Bulldawg nation is questioning about Joe Cox. Well people let a real football guy tell you that the wheels will keep rolling. Coach Richt, and Coach Bobo will make the necessary adjustments based on what “Cool Joe can do”, we’ve got a stable of running backs, very good receivers, and a O-line that will have matured alot. Dawg nation, you are not Ball State, that had one good season, you are UGA, and you are a perennial power in the best conference in college football. Let’s not forget, that three nat’l champs in the last five years came from this conference, and a fourth one [AUBURN] was robbed of one in ‘04’. We are the BULLDOGS, we get the cream of the crop kids from high school and turn them into better players.Joe Cox will lead with precision pinpoint short and intermediate passes,Caleb will run like a man that wants it, because he knows that Dontavious Jackson,Washun Ealey,R.Samuels, and Xavier Avery are hungry. The Defense will step up big time, because Lil Willie knows he has got to take it up a notch, and he’ll have healthy body’s. Yes Bulldog nation this is your year, and you better get ready, you will be better than even you know. TECHIES please prepare yourself for a bad day because this year you wont be dealing with a Bulldog, you’ll be dealing with a very mad Bulldog.Now with that said strap up the chin straps, look your opppnent in the eyes, tell him you gonna hit em in the mouth and do it. We are the DOGS and this is our house, even when we’re in yours. CLICK-CLACK

By Zeb

January 8, 2009 7:14 PM | Link to this

Cuz, Gen, Alt, Kali, Shane and any other reasonable folks I’ve left out………good lord…these blogs have just gone to hell. As the old guys on here, I absolutely wish we could go back to the pay blog. This is just ri-gddam-diculous……..It’s just hard to even follow some of these freakin kids….from our own team fans………and everyone else. I hope you guys had a great Christmas and New Year and I wish you and your families the best. I doubt I’m going to even post on here for a while….there are just too many stupid fans on here. It’s not about football anymore. It’s about how to tear down another blogger with the worst friggin vitrole you can spit out. Geez….I can cuss like a sailor…but this is really not the forum…..go to myspace or facebook if you want to talk this kinda sh!t.

Anyway, Gen’s got my home email if you guys want to talk intelligent football and life in general. Gen…give it to anyone who wants to join in.

By Cuz

January 8, 2009 7:39 PM | Link to this

I wish Matt and Knowshon well in their quest for Sunday play time. But even if they left early, this is college ball, they were going to leave anyway.

I am excited at the talent we have at QB and at RB. I look forward to the battles at fall practice for the coveted first and second spots. Ealy impresses me with his raw talent. CK could take over and pull away with the number one spot if he gets the touches. My family watched him while he was at Parkview and they said he is the real deal. Just get him the ball more than 5 or 6 carries per game.

O line and D line should be healed up. DB’s got a year under their belt. Heck I am fired up to see the “new model” Georgia Bulldawgs.

I have been following UGA football since I was a kid in the sixties. Many great players have come and gone. I got the thrill and pleasure to drive one of the team buses on game days from 81-85. I have seen many greats come and go. This is what I love about college ball, the changing of the guard and the dedication of the players and the fans. College football is the greatest sport in the land.

GO DAWGS!!!

By hair-lipped dog

January 8, 2009 7:47 PM | Link to this

mat and reno stay…they are heroes.

They take $$$ and are thrown under the bus (by greedy dog fans)

By RealityYech

January 8, 2009 8:42 PM | Link to this

CRS,

Yeah, my bad. Will you please forgive me? I can’t for the life of me even begin to imagine why I compared Stafford to Johnson. I mean, it can’t be because both were in the top 3 coming out of high school at their respective positions. It also can’t be because both were ballyhooed as having NFL ready skills as true freshman. Definitely not the fact all the “experts” predicted both would be far better in the pros than at the college level. And it surely can’t be the fact that neither won a national, nor conference, title while in college. And it definitely can’t be the fact both bolted after their 3rd year. And it most definitely can’t be the fact that both are probable top 5 draft picks. So other than that, yeah douchebag, you’re right. Lol!!!!!

I’m always amazed at the amount of stupidity that post on this site. Good grief man.

By Blind UGA Fan

January 8, 2009 8:53 PM | Link to this

I still think my dawgs should be playing tonight instead of the Gators. Even though they beat us for two decades, I beleive they just got lucky. I can’t wait to play them again next year.

By Blind Tech Fan

January 8, 2009 9:05 PM | Link to this

My Jackets should really be playing tonight. We’ve got the best coach in the world. The best QB, RB, you name it. I know we’re going to win the next 10 straight National Championships, and beat UGA the next 91 years straight, but it just really chaps my behind that we’re not showing our stuff tonight. Ahh shucks, I guess I can wait one more year for greatness!! Ramble on Jackets!!! You da man!!!!

By faithful dawg!

January 8, 2009 9:13 PM | Link to this

One thing to remember 1997 - Manning = nothing, 1998 - Martin = National Title. Go Joe!!!

By Bulldogdiver

January 8, 2009 10:14 PM | Link to this

Isn’t RICHARD SAMUEL really young. I think he is 18 and already has a year of SEC experience. He is probably still growing and hopefully is getting stronger and faster. He has the potential to be a great back.

By Bulldogdiver

January 8, 2009 10:29 PM | Link to this

Isn’t RICHARD SAMUEL really young. I think he is 18 and already has a year of SEC experience. He is probably still growing and hopefully is getting stronger and faster. He has the potential to be a great back.

By Chuck Uga

January 9, 2009 12:28 AM | Link to this

I AM AMAZED AT HOW MANY MORONS POST ON HERE. ALL OF THEM ARE ANTI-UGA AND TRY ALL KINDS OF REASONING WHY UGA WILL BE BAD IN 2003/2004/2005/2006/2007/2008/2009 (FILL IN THE BLANK). I KEEP WAITING ONLY TO SEE RICHT WIN 10+ GAMES YEAR IN AND YEAR OUT. NOTHING WILL CHANGE IN 2009 EXCEPT UGA WILL PLAY UF FOR THE SEC EAST TITLE (AGAIN) AND WIN ANOTHER 10+ GAMES. UT AND SC WILL NOT BE IN THE PICTURE. ANY MORON CAN SEE THAT. OH AND OL MISS OR LSU WILL WIN THE WEST. TONY BARNHART NEEDS TO CHECK INTO REHAB BSED ON HIS PRE-SEASON PREDICTIONS.

By PaDawg

January 9, 2009 12:47 AM | Link to this

Call me selfish. If Peyton Manning and Matt Leinert can stay for four years, because they still want to get better before going to the NFL. What in the Wide, Wide, World of Sports is Matt Stafford thinking about? As far Moreno, his decision is even more mind boggling!!!

By Charlotte Dawg 06'

January 9, 2009 6:46 AM | Link to this

“Of course, Murray, the ballyhooed quarterback from Tampa, is supposed to be the second coming of Stafford.”

The second coming of Stafford? So basically we won’t be sniffing an SECC, much less a NC for another 3 years?

I am glad to see Stafford go, if only so I don’t have to listen to you bozos in the media hype “Staff” up making excuses for his inconsistent throwing and applauding his mediocre performances.

Joe Cox will perform atleast as well as ‘the prototype NFL QB’, but as those above me have said - Moreno will be much harder to replace.

By wreckmaniac

January 9, 2009 9:16 AM | Link to this

If anyone cares about history, I remember the 70’s (yes, the 70s) when UGA had the baddest bunch its ever had. The defense was king (Stanfill, Scott) and won the SEC when there was only one division. The QB was Cavan,a freshman, and he was only OK. But OK was good enough as the defense killed everybody. Defense is the key yet these blogs only discuss the offense. Put your best atheletes on defense and you have a better team. Again, can any of these hotshots (Greene, King, etc) tackle ????

By KrazyKeydet

January 9, 2009 9:30 AM | Link to this

Just wanted to point out nobody has mentioned A.J. Green. He may be the best WR the Dawgs have ever had.

By wreckmaniac

January 9, 2009 9:33 AM | Link to this

Excuse me, Stanfill-Scott was the late 60’s. And the game is still the same. By the way, I learned a lot about high school offenses last night while watching UF-OK. Both teams ran a lot of “spread” plays. FL stuck with their QB option run, the pitch to the trailing back, etc. I’m sure P Johnson sees many ways to vary his offense and I can’t wait.

By wreckmaniac

January 9, 2009 1:51 PM | Link to this

BLINDTECHFAN: Bet you don’t have a ring.

By Techfan

January 11, 2009 10:19 AM | Link to this

I don’t know why you guys are so worried. I think Blow Cox and Dick Samuel will be great next year!

By ceph

January 11, 2009 11:18 AM | Link to this

I don’t give a crap how long Cox has been at UGA, don’t get us into another Tereshinski situation.. Throw the job open for all the qb’s and let the best man win!!! Look at all those players Richt wasted because he was so gung-ho on red-shirting freshmen. He finally admitted it after his eighth year. Pete Carroll tells all his players that the best player at his position is going to start no matter what his class, and it is pretty hard to argue with his record, but then again Richt isn’t too smart so you don’t know what to expect. As an afterthought maybe I should ask the water girl, choke, choke!!!!!!

By gabulldawg47

January 11, 2009 9:39 PM | Link to this

Well best of luck to Staford and Moreno.

I am excited to see our 09 team play. I think Cox will do a great job as QB. He knows the offense as well as anyone, and he has a great arm. He also has great vision. He looks at multiple recievers, and has great accuracy.

Go Dawgs….Sic em!!!!!!!

By Harry Rand

January 13, 2009 8:05 PM | Link to this

It seems they both have assets what with L.G and his legs I almost am tempted to utter that expression, you know 2 QB system. Think about c\Cox’s passing and the you bring in Gray to run out of that position. L.G can throw pretty well himself.

By Harry Rand

January 13, 2009 8:05 PM | Link to this

It seems they both have assets what with L.G and his legs I almost am tempted to utter that expression, you know 2 QB system. Think about c\Cox’s passing and the you bring in Gray to run out of that position. L.G can throw pretty well himself.