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By Atlanta Gator

January 23, 2009 7:26 AM | Link to this

Slow to offend, quick to apologize. It’s a basic rule of highly successful people, but, unfortunately, it’s also one that many reporters, editors and media talking heads have failed to internalize. On balance, however, everyone makes day-to-day mistakes and sometimes gives unintended offense. Unfortunately for a well-intended reporter like yourself, Chip, when you unintentionally offend someone, you do it in writing for all to read.

By Bernie

January 23, 2009 7:55 AM | Link to this

FWIW, I didn’t read it that way at all. But reading it a second time, I can see why Staff’s dad would want to clear that up.

For the rest of us readers, this is an exciting time for Dawg fans. With a potential #1 draft pick and another that should go mid-first round as well. We appreciate the updates on the decisions that are being made by those two leading up to draft time.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

January 23, 2009 8:05 AM | Link to this

Since Matty’s daddy reads these tell him to grow a thicker skin! If that offended him wait till he gets in the NFL and little Matty starts getting picked apart in the media. Good grief! Chip continue the good work!

Felton was correct in attending the event with his family. No problems with that.

By D-Man

January 23, 2009 8:22 AM | Link to this

Chip, I think in previous articles you had mentioned how Matthew’s father was an important factor in setting up meetings for his son with Troy Aikman and other former NFL folks in order to get the best advice available for his son…after reading about how hard his father (parents) are working to put their son in the best possible place to make such choices, I dont’t see a thing wrong with what you said. Why wouldn’t a dad be proud to be called his son’s “chief string-puller”? Many sports outlets have also commented on the fact that this road for Matthew has been planned out way before he came to Georgia…who was doing the planning? Obviously his father…I don’t think it was someone else’s daddy. Good grief John Stafford, you protest too loudly.

By D-Man

January 23, 2009 8:29 AM | Link to this

Another thing…after thinking over the Stafford thing further…Chip you should not apologize for calling it as you see it. It’s fine for you to regret the fact that John Stafford has a thin skin but do not aoplogize for what you said. It was right on target. Sometimes the truth hurts.

Regarding Felton..he made the right choice in attending the event with his family. HOWEVER, he needs to understand that he has to face the music if his team continues to tank. All choices have consequences.

By Sautee Dawg

January 23, 2009 8:33 AM | Link to this

Cheif String puller

Chip nothing wrong with your article, wait until the nfl fans get ahold of him on sunday, If Matts dad is as classy a guy as everyone says, he should apologize to you!

By Hoops

January 23, 2009 8:34 AM | Link to this

Obviously, spending more time the team would be a bad thing for the University. Let him stay in DC until we fire him…which will hopefully be today.

Since people started caring about basketball at UGA (I know, caring is a relative term when it comes to UGA hoops), this is the lowest point I have ever seen. This team is as bad as Felton’s second year when the Harrick plague was in full force. At least we felt like things would get better once all of that crud cleared up.

What is our excuse now? Please fire him now so we can have just a little bit of hope.

By Bernie

January 23, 2009 8:37 AM | Link to this

Felton attending the inauguration didn’t affect team practices at all. With the week off, the ncaa doesn’t allow more time to put players through drills. So him being in DC away from the gym floor for about 48 hours is really no different than him being in Athens away from the gym floor.

PR wise - the perception is bad given the team’s lackluster performances, especially at home just before he left town. A couple better performances starting Saturday would put this issue to rest.

By DC Dawg

January 23, 2009 8:39 AM | Link to this

Chip,

I agree with Lowcountry Bulldawg and D-Man. You did nothing wrong and John Stafford needs to grow a thicker skin. It’s big of you to offer an apology, but from this Dawg’s perspective, none was required. You run a great blog. Keep doing what you are doing.

By Ben

January 23, 2009 9:00 AM | Link to this

I don’t begrudge Felton or ANYONE who wanted to attend such a historic moment. I wish I could’ve gone myself. I think he should’ve arranged for the whole team to get to go though. I think it would’ve built some team unity to be around such a positive and uplifting scene. All that being said, this will only give his detractors (of which there are many) fuel for the fire. In the end though, this is irrelevant to what is going on on the court. It doesn’t matter what he does if we go 0-16 in conference.

By John

January 23, 2009 9:35 AM | Link to this

I understand how John Stafford took offense to the comment of “chief string puller” as this indicates that he manipulated his son into the decisions he has made. As he said, all decisions are made in consultation with Mrs. Stafford and his son, with Matthew making the ultimate decision.

By dap01

January 23, 2009 9:35 AM | Link to this

Who cares? Felton needs to attend a coaching clinic or job fair.

By RAMBLE ON!!!

January 23, 2009 9:56 AM | Link to this

Chip, was Felton booing President Bush too?

By Zoomie

January 23, 2009 10:01 AM | Link to this

Chip, when I originally read your article, I put the comment in context and understood it exactly as you meant to convey it. I didn’t read any more into it than John Stafford is doing what any caring father would do for his son. Still, pretty cool that you cleared it up in writing today. However, if Mr. Stafford is going on take on the task of correcting every perceived media mischaracterization of himself and his family, he’s got some hard rows to hoe in the coming years. Guess we all have our crosses to bear. I’m glad the UGA basketball team schedule allowed Coach Felton to attend singularly historic inauguration. Unfortunately, Coach Felton, coffee break’s over; back on your head!

By Reality Yech

January 23, 2009 10:11 AM | Link to this

Sorry guys, I have 3 fingers in my bum, and it takes me a while to type. Im a pathetic loser. I don’t have anything good to say about my underachieving, THuga team, so I talk trash about the best school/team in the state. Im 19 and think im so tough and smart b/c I follow recruiting. I like to give you TECHIES a hard time b/c I know that i will never get a good job with my HORTICULTURE degree. I know that I will never leave athens (like so many uga grads) and will just end up working as a bar tender b/c 83.5% of grads from uga stay in athens, and make less than $38,750 a year. Look it up.

By Cuz

January 23, 2009 10:14 AM | Link to this

Heck since Felton is going to get fired anyway, according to the bloggers, what does it matter that he attended the inaugauration. Good for him.

Chip your problem is that you got it wrong, Margaret Stafford as senior woman of the house is the chief string puller and don’t you forget it. Well at least that was the way it was when I was married. I agreee, the Staffords had better go see a Dermatologist and see if the can get a thickerskinectomy before their son gets to the NFL.

By gdawginkalamazoo

January 23, 2009 10:20 AM | Link to this

Since there were not games scheduled I think Felton’s assistants could have handle practice for a couple days if that was required. Unless of course the assistants take AI’s approach to it. No problem with Felton going to DC. It was a historic event and his schedule allowed it. No harm no foul.

Regarding Stafford’s dad, I didn’t perceive your string puller comment as anything but a dad looking out for his son’s best interest. Besides Matt can read the newspapers and watch ESPN. From that he knows he is going to be loaded even before he takes a single snap in the NFL. Other than those Talladega pictures (which we can all agree weren’t that bad, thank God camera phones didn’t exist during our college days) Matt has handled himself with class and represented UGA well in his three years there. That comes from having a “chief string puller” and a mom that did a great job raising their kid. I think your article pretty much implied that Mr Stafford (and family) was working to get a top notch management team in place to look after his son’s career, which would seem like the proper thing to do as a parent.

By FLA DAWG

January 23, 2009 10:23 AM | Link to this

Yeah, Not a reference I’d expect from you Chip. But apologizing like a man the same way the reference was made shows class.

I wish more writers took the time to do the same when appropriate.

By Cuz

January 23, 2009 10:32 AM | Link to this

I agree FLA Dawg. But I just had to post my sarcastic comment. Chip you are head and shoulders above the rest of your peers.

By WOW!

January 23, 2009 10:42 AM | Link to this

The Staffords got mad and sent you an email? HOW CLASSLESS of them. Just another group of uga fans.

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA You called me a string puller!!!!

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Next year is our year!!!!!

WAAAAAAAAAAAAA Only write NICE things about me!!!!!!!

Classless LOSERS

By HSEl

January 23, 2009 10:48 AM | Link to this

I suspect Felton will have a lot of time to travel after the season is over.

By Florida Dawg

January 23, 2009 10:54 AM | Link to this

Chip… you did nothing wrong….YOU are a sports writer, not a speech writer…referring to Mr. Stafford as you did, should not be a problem unless of course the person you are referring to is egotistical. Apparently that’s what we have here….EGO. Excuse me for heavens sake! As far a Felton…he went to Washington like many black people did…because the President-elect is black. It would be the same as me going because the President-elect is white. No problem but lets get real.

By JacketHypocrite

January 23, 2009 10:54 AM | Link to this

Chip, I don’t think you owed the man an apology. It’s common knowledge UGA was just a pit stop for the Staffords on their way to the NFL. I wish him well. But anyone that thinks his dad didn’t have a major part in his leaving early is only fooling themselves. I’m sure if his dad had told him to stay then he would have.

As far as Felton, I think it’s time for him to go. It’s bad enough he’s sunk the program even further in a hole with zero production, but he also isn’t representing the school or the state, that being an overwhelming RED state. If Felton is excited about Socialism then I encourage him to go get a job in a blue state that is equally excited about taking care of the 40% of the population that don’t pay taxes. I for one do not agree with it, along with the majority of the Dawg Nation.

Dennis, I’ll help you pack!

By CHARLOTTE DAWG

January 23, 2009 11:30 AM | Link to this

If I didn’t hate Felton, I do now after this article.

Go coach up in Mass or NY you pathetic joke!!! We don’t want you here in the Peach State.

By gdawginkalamazoo

January 23, 2009 11:44 AM | Link to this

Chip, suprised you didn’t get an email from the CEO at OB correcting you.

By AltamahaDawg

January 23, 2009 11:47 AM | Link to this

You “hate” Felton? And why exactly is that?

By AltamahaDawg

January 23, 2009 11:58 AM | Link to this

Zoo, I sincerely apologize for categorizing you as a worthless, ignorance, POS. I Honestly thought that was light hearted was to illustrate that I enjoyed your opinions.

By gdawginkalamazoo

January 23, 2009 11:59 AM | Link to this

Damn people, get off Felton’s back. The man has tried his best to get thing turned around at UGA. He had an up hill battle from day one. It hasn’t worked out. He hasn’t done anything to disgrace UGA or the basketball program. He has held true to his beliefs about how to deal with players that don’t want to go through life doing the right thing. I am sure he is the last perosn out there that wants to lose a BB game.

By NotVerySmart

January 23, 2009 12:14 PM | Link to this

Yeah, this is wasn’t a wise move for Felton. If your job is on the line and you’re probably not going to win a single conference game this year, last thing you should do is pi$$ the alumni off even more, whose majority strongly disagrees with Obama. Way to go bub!

By RAMBLE ON!!!

January 23, 2009 12:44 PM | Link to this

At least Felton will be able to get a job in construction after he’s fired.

http://hotair.com/archives/2009/01/22/video-no-stimulus-money-for-white-males/

By Bryan G

January 23, 2009 1:19 PM | Link to this

I am not at all offended by Felton going to the inauguration. I am glad he got to go.

I am much more offended by scoring 85 points combined in TWO GAMES last week.

Is it okay to say that I miss Jim Harrick? At least we used to score 85 points in ONE game.

By cotton dawg

January 23, 2009 1:27 PM | Link to this

There appears to be a pattern with absentee Kenyan fathers.

By hem o'roid

January 23, 2009 1:38 PM | Link to this

Jacket Hypocrite—for the first and probably only time, I agree with your comments—way to go.

By Felton Shmelton

January 23, 2009 1:41 PM | Link to this

Obama’s administration will be a mirror image of Felton’s. Starts out with so much promise and then goes into the tank faster than the fool he replaced. They are 2 fools with good rhetoric and no action.

Somebody get Tubby on the horn, he may comeback. And while you are at it start up the Huckabee in ‘12 Campaign!

By RedDevilDawg

January 23, 2009 2:14 PM | Link to this

Great comments by Ramble On, Jacket Hypocrite, and Felton Shmelton. I have something further to add. Would Felton have been compelled to go to the inauguration to witness “history” if it had been Palin sworn in as the first female vice president? Isn’t that just as historic? So it boils down to being black, huh? So he only cares about “history” if it pertains to a fellow black? That’s ignorant and stinks of racism to me. Doesn’t seem like the kind of guy who needs to be leading our basketball team.

By dawggirl

January 23, 2009 2:26 PM | Link to this

Guess I’m very much in the minority. I fully support Felton going to the Inauguration. Big UGA fan, big Obama fan. He’s your president now too, so put your big boy pants on and quit whining like little babies. People will start to confuse you with Urban Crier.

By Bill W.

January 23, 2009 2:32 PM | Link to this

Chip, I read your article on Wednesday and the wording “chief string puller” stood out a little but I could tell it wasn’t malicious. I think that the wording could have implied that Mr. Stafford is trying to get Matt rich so he could get rich. That might be how he perceived it. Either way I think you didn’t mean harm.

Sorry to change subjects per your topic but do you have any info on Washaun Ealy’s 40 time being 4.78 at the Scout combine last year? If that’s accurate I’m not sure he would be able to compete back there…Your thoughts?

By uga_b

January 23, 2009 2:32 PM | Link to this

Since he has such a kinship, I hope he understands that we need to make a “change” so we can have some “hope”. I don’t care that he went. I care that our team isn’t worth caring about. We need someone who can get players to come here, stay here, and play well here.

Maybe he can take the Miami DC job if they pass over Willie.

By uga_b

January 23, 2009 2:41 PM | Link to this

Dawggirl, from what I have seen, I get to complain about it (and blame him for all the world’s problems) for 8 years and then boo him off stage like a bunch of classless jerks. I hope they both turn it around and I do really like Felton as a person. Just like I like Obama as a “speaker”.

The reality is that the team hasnt played well and him leaving could raise eyebrows. I think he should have gone because I don’t think he can save his job after not being reupped and how this season has progressed.

By KneeJerk

January 23, 2009 2:41 PM | Link to this

Felton, by all accounts is an honorable man that just hasn’t gotten results. He probably deserves to lose his job for being 0 and whatever in the worst basketball conference in the land, but it doesn’t have to get personal. Let this run its course and then support the next coach that comes in. Felton has done nothing to deserve the personal attacks.

By dawggirl

January 23, 2009 2:57 PM | Link to this

For what it’s worth, I completely disagreed with the booing. That was classless, and I’m sure Obama would have thought so as well.

I’m guilty of being a much bigger football fan than I am basketball fan. I pretty much ignore the basketball season, except for March Madness. It was exciting last year, but I can’t evaluate Felton simply because I’m not into the round ball like I am the pigskin. And I’m very much going through withdrawal right now.

On a separate topic, why exactly is the G Day game being shown on ESPN? Not that I’m complaining, mind you, it’s just with Stafford and Moreno leaving early, a lot of star power is diminished. I was just surprised.

By RedDevilDawg

January 23, 2009 3:11 PM | Link to this

Dawggirl, I’m sure you didn’t whine or complain at all during Bush’s 8 years in office, right? I’m willing to bet you are the type who still considers the 2000 election as stolen from Owl Gore. Keep drinking the Obama kool-aid. I’m sure you believe in global warming too.

Of course an Obama supporter can’t figure out why ESPN is showing the G day game, it is common sense. We are losing our star QB, who may be the #1 pick and our star RB, who could be a top 15 pick. There will be a lot of interest in their replacements considering we are a top 10 program. Joe Cox is an unknown nationally, so the spotight will be on him.

By Florida Dawg

January 23, 2009 3:27 PM | Link to this

I was surprised as you dawggirl…I would have thought that spring game of the projected #1 team in the nation would have been on ESPN “last year”.

By Mac

January 23, 2009 3:27 PM | Link to this

Maybe Felton can be made a flunky in that Presidential Fitness thingy. Then UGA can hire a real coach. Maybe one stuck up in the cold, cold frozen North named Tubby.

By grrr

January 23, 2009 3:33 PM | Link to this

My only problem with Felton attending the inauguration is that he didn’t stay in D.C. He came back and will be on the bench tomorrow night. Bad news for the Dawgs - not the MSU variety, either.

By AltamahaDawg

January 23, 2009 3:39 PM | Link to this

Gee, Felton p** off the alum…and the blogasphere. he better be carefull or thay might start slandering his character and questioning his coaching skill soon. Might even want him fired. Go to the Event coach.

Red Devil. Likely he wouldn’t have gone to see McCain/Palin sworn in, but the question is: would you have been so vocal about him taking his kids to see that IF it had been them. I’m kinda doubting that. Which sort of stinks of racism doesnt it?

By Einstein

January 23, 2009 3:39 PM | Link to this

Felton is history. He’s had more than ample time to fix our BB program, and we’ve actually regressed. Of course he shares a special kinship with Obama…they’re both losers (well-paid losers, too). Evans has already decided, and as soon as we exit the SEC tournament after the first game, our new BB coach will be…(just look at the top assistant in the ACC and you know who I am talking about). Felton will sit out a year and then go to UAB. Peace.

By RAMBLE ON!!!

January 23, 2009 3:47 PM | Link to this

Felton is gone, Hewitt isn’t. Good news for UGA, bad news for GT.

By reservoirDAWG

January 23, 2009 4:12 PM | Link to this

He may as well of gone to the inaguaration because he sure as he!! isn’t doing much good for the BB Dawgs.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

January 23, 2009 4:30 PM | Link to this

Altahama thank you! This blog wreaks of rascism.

By buckheadbill

January 23, 2009 4:32 PM | Link to this

AltahamaDawg, glad to see that you have been elected to the Chief of the Racism Police. I am sure you will do a great job. How many Georgia Basketball games have you seen this year?

By uga_b

January 23, 2009 4:51 PM | Link to this

As a matter of course I will ignore anything race related. May be a good idea for everyone else to do the same. I already ventured into politics which is usually stupid too. However the topic is politically based.

The reason they chose G-Day is the megamillion dollar contract with the SEC and the fact they did UF last year. I think the only others they would consider are UT, Bama, and LSU. Bama would be interesting but they lost star power too. They are coming to UGA for Mark Richt and the Atheletes. There is still alot of talent between the hedges and we have had 6 ten win seasons in the last 8, which is elite company.

My only question is do I go to the game or watch the coverage. Will it be the same without Buck Belue and the CSS team?!

By RedDevilDawg

January 23, 2009 4:52 PM | Link to this

Sorry AltahamaDawg, I wasn’t the one who specifically took my kids to see something just because of skin color. I was simply pointing out the hypocrisy in the whole thing. In Felton’s eyes, it is only historic because a black man was involved. That is not only ignorant but it is racist. And since he and his children have both white and black blood in them, wouldn’t a white person’s inauguration been just as historic? So this is what we will have to deal with the next 4 years? If you question a black person, its racist? Nonsense! He and Obama are just as open to criticism as anyone else.

By shane#1

January 23, 2009 4:59 PM | Link to this

Speaking of QBs, David Green announced his retirement in the Albany Herald. He, and other athletes and entertainers are in town for the Quail Unlimited fundraisers. I haven’t seen that mentioned on the blogs anywhere, my apologies if this is old news to you guys. I think he would make a heck of a QB coach, but it seems that he is contemplating going into business with the Stinchcomb brothers. I know Techies, I know, you thought he was already retired. He Cuz, you were wondering what coach would be thrown under the bus next, I guess you know now! Do you want to take bets for next year? With Stafford and Moreno gone I think it will be Bobo or Tony Ball.

By dawggirl

January 23, 2009 5:03 PM | Link to this

Oh, I’m sorry. I guess my common sense from my education I received at UGA defers to your education, Red Devil. And where did you matriculate from again?

I agree with Florida Dawg, you’d have thought it would be last year’s game. That’s when we had the supposed ‘talent’.

By RedDevilDawg

January 23, 2009 5:26 PM | Link to this

Same UGA education as you, sweetheart. I was just explaining to you why ESPN is there this year. I agree, they should have been there last year but they chose to broadcast the circus from the Swamp.

By uga_b

January 23, 2009 5:50 PM | Link to this

How could we compete with Saint Tebow baptizing children in the swamp and the sprinters challenge. They would have it at UF again if they could. ESPN loves loves loves UF.

Like I said, as far as i see it, Bama was the only other choice.

Remember folks, we weren’t picked to win the SEC East even as preseason number one. Just be glad the exposure may help us become more national in addition to our traveling west.

I am just excited for the next storyline like did you know that David Greene and Pollack were roommates? Haha. I’d hate to see how messy that place is. Back to you Chris!

By StAugDawg

January 23, 2009 6:34 PM | Link to this

I have never met Mr. and Mrs. Stafford, but for what I can see, they are very gracious and caring individuals. I have heard nothing but great things about their entire family including the sister. I sincerely hope that Matthew has great success in the NFL and develops into a great QB. BTW, from what I can tell, Matt has a very pretty mom as well. At least that’s what it appears to me when they show her on tv during games.

By Rabun Dawg

January 23, 2009 6:57 PM | Link to this

Ramble On, finally a post without your blasting the Bulldawg Nation. Thank you, and I am wondering if maybe you are sick or something to that effect?(Only kidding). I do agree with your last post, and when do you predict that the Jackets will win their 1st ACC win?Maybe against the Heels? Wait till next year, maybe Tech BBall cry, as per us in football? Have a pleasant weekend, from one of the”leg humpers”!

By DawgBBFan

January 23, 2009 7:02 PM | Link to this

Why do you guys bash on Felton so bad? UGA gives the majority of scholarships to its football program not basketball. If I am a top recruit why go to Athens where they offer a partial when I can go to Kentucky and get a full? My dad told me he knew he could not afford to pay for me to attend college so I needed to be smart and play a sport in order to go to college. I did just that, so stop bashing Felton and go after the admin of UGA. Give him more to work with.

By Class of '98

January 23, 2009 7:57 PM | Link to this

Maybe Obama will give Felton a job when UGA finally fires the loser.

By AfroDawg

January 23, 2009 8:42 PM | Link to this

Hey RedDevilDawg, this is a sports blog in case you forgot. If you want to spew your racist venom, try Jay Bookman’s blog. If it eases your biased ego, here’s a prediction, Felton will be gone in eight months, but Obama will still be your president in eight years. They’re as different as George W. Bush and Jim Harrick, my bad, the latter are one and the same.

By Atlanta Gator

January 23, 2009 9:13 PM | Link to this

Earlier today, ESPN released the names of its final top 5 football programs in its “Prestige” rankings of all major college football programs during the last 73 seasons (1936-2008). According to ESPN’s statistical formula, here are the top 25 most “prestigious” programs:

(1) Oklahoma

(2) USC

(3) Ohio State

(4) Notre Dame

(5) Nebraska

(6) Alabama

(7) Texas

(8) Michigan

(9) FSU

(10) Miami

(11) Penn State

(12) Tennessee

(13) LSU

(14) Georgia

(15) Florida

(16) UCLA

(17) Washington

(18) Georgia Tech

(19) Arkansas

(20) Texas A&M

(21) Auburn

(22) Clemson

(23) Colorado

(24) Ole Miss

(25) BYU

The rankings were based on points awarded for national championships, major bowl games, bowl wins, conference championships, conference title game wins, Heisman winners, and all-Americans, and deducted points for losing seasons and probation. If you want to see how the remaining 84 Division I teams fared, and check out the points system, here’s the weblink:

ESPN Prestige Football Rankings

Enjoy!

By AltamahaDawg

January 23, 2009 9:26 PM | Link to this

bill, try to go when I can for about 25 yrs now. Couple last year. Haven’t been able the make the 9 hours, spend the weekend, trip yet. Hoping to before the season is over. Why, did I miss the “double standard racism badge” givaway at the steg?

How about the “what is your point” night, when is that?

By AltamahaDawg

January 23, 2009 9:29 PM | Link to this

How is South Carolina the second most prestigious program in the nation. Thats total BS.

By Atlanta Gator

January 23, 2009 9:49 PM | Link to this

alta~dawg——Good to see you haven’t lost your sense of humor, you old grouch.

By John

January 23, 2009 11:13 PM | Link to this

I never, never respond to these blogs. But Felton taking a vacation after 3 straight SEC losses, I am mad. Now I know this is just a job to him. He can take it or leave it. He has a nice contract. I say let him go. I would have a hard time saying to my boss, ” I want to go to DC, but my team sucks, but please let me go anyway” As a UGA backer, and a basketball fan, we have a guy in place that looks as this as a job. I want a guy that is going to make the program great, and bleeds UGA red.

By BE#3

January 24, 2009 10:14 AM | Link to this

No reason to be mad. You see the results we get when Felton is in town so why should it matter if he is out of town? I was hoping he would get this program back on track but it’s just not happening. Like Obama said, “Its time for a change”.

By Johnny DangerDawg

January 24, 2009 10:26 AM | Link to this

Felton made the right choice. If he wanted the team to have a light practice during the off-week, his assistants could handle it. If UGA stinks in their next game, it will be because of much deeper problems with the program.

By KNelson

January 24, 2009 10:50 AM | Link to this

I cannot recall a Socialist Country ever being very good at basketball. With Feltons support of the Socialist Obama I see why UGA’s basketball program is where it is.

By Anonymous

January 24, 2009 12:07 PM | Link to this

KNelson

A “Socialist Country?” You mean like the former Soviet Union? Yeah, the USSR really sucked at basketball, didn’t they? And the People’s Republic of China is getting better every year … .

By Cuz

January 24, 2009 12:36 PM | Link to this

USSR and China are/were Communist. France and Sweden; socialist. Anyone ever heard of any great B-ballers from France and Sweden?

By Cuz

January 24, 2009 12:48 PM | Link to this

As a white guy who remembers three bathrooms and two drinking fountains, lighten up, guess that is racist too come to think of it. I disagree with the new Prez’s polotics but I understand the desire of people of color, be they half, three quarter or nine tenths, wanting to see another person of color inaugaurated. I personally don’t care to what color the skin tone a person was born, I care about the content of their character.

Felton, though a nice guy, is gone. Too much pressure and any CEO for a major company that was bringing in such numbers would be fired also. Like the CEO analogy, Felton will get a nice golden parachute to float gently back to earth. Good luck Coach and I hope you win a few games before you get booted off the plane.

By Cuz

January 24, 2009 12:53 PM | Link to this

Anybody else hear about the Eglish Kennel Club changing the stats on the English Bulldog. They want a healthier looking dog that apparently would look like a boxer, dog that is. No more wrinkles, no more big head, no more big chest, longer legs. Yep a boxer. Sonny Seiler told them to pi$$ up a rope.

By Anonymous

January 24, 2009 12:59 PM | Link to this

Cuz

USSR = Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

Figure it out.

By Cuz

January 24, 2009 1:21 PM | Link to this

Dang Anonymous, why did I not think of that. And to think that all my textbooks and teachers were wrong. I was always taught that the USSR was a Marxist/Lenninst Communist state that wanted to make Communism a Universial system. How was I to know that they were just peaceful Socialists. I blame the American Education system. Somebody tell Hungary and the Chezch and Slovak Republics that they were wrong to revolt against the peace-loving Soviet Socialists.

Guess I figured it out. Now everybody sing a round of Kumbayah and let’s make smores.

By AltamahaDawg

January 24, 2009 2:02 PM | Link to this

You dont have to go to college Danny, this isn’t Russia. This isn’t Russia is it?

By oldschooldog

January 24, 2009 3:50 PM | Link to this

It never crossed my mind that anyone, writer, reader, subject of comment, would view “chief string puller” as derogatory. Also never thought twice about Coach Felton’s inauguration attendance, other than to wonder who was his ticket connection. Really, I’m baffled as to why anyone else would?

By AltamahaDawg

January 24, 2009 4:18 PM | Link to this

I didn’t get that Mr. Stafford thought is was derogatory, but rather he didnt want the impression that his son wasn’t capable of handling his own affairs. As in, not a puppet with strings to be pulled.

By Whatever

January 24, 2009 9:54 PM | Link to this

The fact that Mr. Felton took time to go to the Inaugural just goes to show that we have not come as far as Dr. King wanted. The ONLY reason Mr. Felton, and many, many others are soooo excited about Obama is simply because of the color of his skin. I thought Dr. King’s Dream was to one day live in a land where a person is not judged by their skin, but by the content of their character. Most people are so happy for Obama JUST BECAUSE OF HIS SKIN COLOR. I personally like the man, and I wish him the best, but not because he is black. I wonder if Dr. Felton would have gone if the president were a white man - I think not. And how did he score such high rated tickets? Just because he happens to be black and a head coach of a Div 1 basketball team? Yes - I guess race still matters. Dr. King’s Dream is still unrealized.

By itsme

January 24, 2009 9:58 PM | Link to this

To dawggirl - you said ” He’s your president now too, so put your big boy pants on and quit whining like little babies” - yeah, right, I bet that’s the exact same thing you would have said about Bush when all you libs were complaining about him for the last 8 years. Remember dawggirl (wuf wuf), Bush was your president too.

By Cuz

January 24, 2009 11:11 PM | Link to this

In the words of that great American Civil Rights leader Rodney King, “Can’t we all just get along.”

By Patteron sux

January 25, 2009 3:46 AM | Link to this

Many evangelical toothless wonders hate Obama/Felton.

However, their Repub buddies corrupt approach has failed.

Thank God that Coach Felotn has the mind and superior spirit to see beyond this bigot based sickmess.

Thank you coach Felton and success for many years to come!

By DAP01

January 25, 2009 8:46 AM | Link to this

Your are the bigot PATTERSON Sux. Socialism does not work, not in the history of the world.

Felton is winless on the SEC, that is all we care about.

By JFKDawg

January 25, 2009 9:19 AM | Link to this

Hopefully, Felton picked up an application during his visit. He can’t recruit and can’t motivate the players enough to get any decent wins. It is, however, basketball. Does anybody really care?

By JackP

January 25, 2009 10:30 AM | Link to this

Did he say priceless or worthless?

By shane#1

January 25, 2009 11:42 AM | Link to this

Change of subject: An open letter to the O line. Your Coach has thrown down the gauntlet and challenged you, he said it’s your team now. You aren’t freshmen now and there is no Moreno or Stafford back there to bail you out when you make a mistake. Yes there is talent in the backfield, but does King have the lateral quickness of Knowshon? Very few backs do. Mo-Mass is gone, do the young recievers know how to come back to the QB and make themselves a target when the QB is in trouble? Can they block like Mo-Mass? Again I doubt it. So you guys have to step up and be men now. You will have to pick up the blitz and give Cox or whoever time to throw. There isn’t a Southerland back there to cover for you. And you must open some holes for the RBs. Moreno got a lot of his yardage on his own last year, and he is gone. Your coach fed you milk last year, this year he will begin to feed you meat. The linemen that are mature enough to digest the meat will start, you others will struggle for playing time. Coach has said that it’s time for you to lead the team and will the Dawgs to win. I don’t know Coach Searles personally, but he seems to say what he means and mean what he says. I would take his words to heart and work my tail off, that is, if I wanted to be a part of the team!

By dawggirl

January 25, 2009 12:19 PM | Link to this

I’m sorry. You’re right, itsme. Bush was the greatest president ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Back to reality - if Felton isn’t getting the job done, he should be fired. Simple as that. Let’s not make it into more of an issue than it should be.

By Rick B

January 25, 2009 12:56 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe that anyone would be a political idiot enough to complain about Feltons trip.

He can do whatever he wants. His life is not run by narrow minded evangelical idiots.

What is wrong with you people?

By Actually...

January 25, 2009 1:14 PM | Link to this

It makes sense that felton went to the inauguration. Once he’s unemployed, he’ll be able to benifit from our new socialist government…

Ha!

By Hmmmmm

January 25, 2009 5:23 PM | Link to this

I guess Coach Felton doesn’t mind the fact that Obama is going to take some of his hard earned money and just give it to somebody else….. Sounds great, I wished I had voted for the LOSER!

By Cuz

January 25, 2009 6:29 PM | Link to this

After watching the inauguaration, I belive in hope and audacity. I also want change for the future that we all can believe. Whew, glad I got that off my chest.

By AltamahaDawg

January 25, 2009 9:49 PM | Link to this

At UF, at UA this week. Hmm.

By EW

January 25, 2009 10:13 PM | Link to this

Chip,

I regret you cannot understand Coach Felton’s passion to attend a truly historic event. At the same time I am not surprised by your short-sighted opinion. By the way, the head coach does not have to attend every practice to make sure his kids are running and shooting. That is what assistant coaches facilitate. Had he been on a two day recruiting trip for another “one and done”, you would have been okay. There is more to life than sports, and yes, even your JOB.

By Cuz

January 26, 2009 7:57 AM | Link to this

Felton went to the innauguaral, good for him. Next topic please.

shane, I agree as long as that injury bug is swatted. Amazing we won ten games with that line in the making every week.

By shane#1

January 26, 2009 4:42 PM | Link to this

Cuz, Those words were not all mine. CSS had a talk with his linemen and challenged them to “take over the team and will it to win”. That was according to Sturdivant, who said the coach stressed that Stafford, Moreno, and Mo-Mass would not be there next fall. CSS drives his players hard, and he wants to see leadership from the line. According to at least one ex NFL player, the O linemen run the locker room on a championship team. Sturdivnt and Jones seem to be stepping up to lead, from what I have read. I don’t think Searles mentioned injuries, he would probably tell them they just have to work harder.