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By Zach

September 2, 2006 04:50 PM | Link to this

Joe T looked ok Coxs does not have the arm strenght as so many of yawl say to But stafford wow he looked good stepped back like he has played in college ball before other than that i think stafford will become the starter before the end of the year woof woof go dawgs

By bulldog_greg24

September 2, 2006 04:50 PM | Link to this

There should be no controversy. Joe T. did not throw the ball well in the first half, he did look good the last drive when the receivers dropped a couple of good throws. I thought Stafford looked really good. He should be #2 next week, but we’ll see.

By Jay W

September 2, 2006 05:01 PM | Link to this

Why would anyone other than Stafford be the starting quarterback? Joe T 3 is a great story, but a mediocre quarterback.

Stafford looks like he could be a great one.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

September 2, 2006 05:01 PM | Link to this

Controversy? Bill are you kidding? I couldn’t see the game out here, but, members of the “Nation” filled me in. Stafford, for sure #2, and maybe #1. What controversey except for people who don’t want a true freshman to come in and win!

By FalconsFan

September 2, 2006 05:17 PM | Link to this

I bet Stafford couldnt come in and win at South Carolina next week. Quite a atmoshere to throw a youngster in at.

Need the senior in there me thinks

By mike

September 2, 2006 05:19 PM | Link to this

I could see all the way from the Florida Keys that Georgia will not win the SEC East with JT3 as the starting QB. I did not see enough of anyone else to make an educated decision but it has to be one of the others.

By Bill King

September 2, 2006 05:20 PM | Link to this

At his press conference after the game, Richt pretty much said that Joe T. will remain the starter next week. The question: Who will be No. 2? Did Cox’s interception finish him off? Perhaps not. Richt said he already decided before the game he was going to play Stafford today. But next week do we want to throw Stafford, a true freshman, into the game against an SEC defense this early in his career? And how much longer will Joe T. remain the starter? The discussions between Richt and Bobo this week should be interesting.

By trot

September 2, 2006 05:22 PM | Link to this

I was willing to give Joe T the benefit but anyone watching this could certainly see Stafford is certainly no worse than #2 and any thought of redshirting is toast. He’ll be the man by the end of the year. One play in particular inpressed me and will certainly be noted in the tape study. In the 2nd Stafford series he drops back looking for the long ball..nothing there..he accurately runs through his progressions..knows nothing is there and takes off running to his left…half way into the run he has the presence of mind to switch to ball to his left (outside) hand. That’s QB presence at any level (note: Vick holding the ball like a loaf of bread on all his carries).

By Bill King

September 2, 2006 05:28 PM | Link to this

Update: Richt said at the press conference that it was “unlikely” that Stafford would play next week. He then conceded that Stafford could wind up No. 2. But it sounds like Richt is leaning toward sticking with his starter (Joe T.) next week unless Georgia has the game in hand.

By James

September 2, 2006 05:33 PM | Link to this

Joe T. has one major flaw; his delivery is just too low. He had a couple of passes tipped today. Joe T. may stand 6-2 or 6-3 but he throws 5-9. Joe Cox did very well but Stafford was the best QB on the field today. Richt, give Stafford the ball and tell JoeTIII that he is a Damned Good DAWG because he is just that! Stafford is the man and the sooner—better.

By Jack

September 2, 2006 05:35 PM | Link to this

Stafford shined on his last drive. Joe T. had moments but still looks like a special teams player playing quarterback. Hopefully his experience will prove to be the difference maker next Sat. Cox looked solid on his first drive and average throwing his interception.

I believe we may have some serious issues with our receivers. Almost everytime one of our receivers was attempting to make a tough catch, they couldn’t make the play. The last drive, Watson and Durham made some tough catches. We must learn to catch passes with defenders hanging on us or we will have a tough go of it next weekend.

Cocks Suck!

By tyyosh

September 2, 2006 05:57 PM | Link to this

Not only did Stafford switch hands on the run, it looked like he also saw a block, cut toward the blocker to freeze the defender, and then cut outside for more yardage - a very heads-up run. First time ever seeing him throw… does it look like he throws from a somewhat low arm position?

By skip jacobs

September 2, 2006 06:06 PM | Link to this

Stafford looked more confident, was quicker on his fee, and wow, what an arm! He has an unbelievable release. I think Stafford should start next Saturday!

By JOHN

September 2, 2006 06:16 PM | Link to this

JoeT3 looks very unimpressive. He probably could have completed more passes if he had the arm strength. I saw several times he checked down to the saftey valve, when a reciever was open at the 2nd or 3rd level of the defense.

Thomas Brown may have the strongest Power Index of any UGA player, but he is at least 25 pounds lighter than anyone on the oppossing defense and his “dominance” in practice does not translate to the game. Lumpkin and Ware are harder runners, more consistent and better receivers.

The QB’s had a had time finding Massoquoi?

By Kansas BullDawg

September 2, 2006 06:16 PM | Link to this

I was talking to a friend when Stafford came into the game, and said Wow, what a gun. He will start this season. Stafford was much more poised than Joe Cox, and JTIII did not look good at all (granted 3 drops). If we are going to blow his eligibility in a blow out, the future is now. I was more frustrated by the way the Dawgs did not run more, the O-line was awesome, despite only playing 6. We need that type of performance next week at SC. Overall good performance with only a couple of penalties, and those late.

By BirdDawg

September 2, 2006 06:19 PM | Link to this

Hey Altamaha, where you at?

I said Joe T’s arm was weak (he bounced a 15 yard out). I said his arm had no zip to it. His passes came out so slow, that if he were to play against SC’s defense, they’ll be picked off.

Stafford on the other hand. He has a strong arm. He has poise in the pocket. And he was throwing lasers!

And for you idiots who called him fat… he had a hell of a 19 yard run.

And Martrez Milner: Son, sit your butt on the bench and let Coleman and Ward move up the chart. You’re done.

Dawgs can only beat SC with Stafford playing. Joe T cannot, and will not beat SC. And I defy anyone who says otherwise.

By Kansas Bulldawg

September 2, 2006 06:20 PM | Link to this

Cocks Suck, yes Stafford did look to have a low arm release, but looking at the replays and where he released the ball in relation to the defender, it was the right position. He also looked very confident throwing the deep ball(not up for grabs like JC) and quick slants despite the drop.

By JOHN

September 2, 2006 06:21 PM | Link to this

Best we will be this year is 8-4 with JoeT3, thats if you think loses against auburn, fla, tenn and georgia. That record gets you fired at UGA. Worst we will do with Stafford is 8-4….the future is now.

By the way TENN looks F&*$g awesome right now against CAL.

By Kansas Bulldawg

September 2, 2006 06:25 PM | Link to this

Bird Dawg,

Right on. JTIII is not the QB that everyone wants to believe. So all of you quit sipping the Kool-aid. Cox is okay, but has mental lapses. Granted one game, but MS looked good. WKU had a lot of returners, and he did not cave in. Stafford needs to move up the depth charts. Milner looked like crap. Get the younger guys in there and let them produce. Also, get the ball to MM. We only threw to him a couple of times. He is clearly the best receiver we have, using Keyshawn’s words “throw him the D&*%n ball. I was not happy about the way we did not run the ball, I mean even the announcers were talking about it.

By Beach Dawg

September 2, 2006 06:26 PM | Link to this

Maybe we should dump MR and hire a couple of you armchair coaches — cause you sure seem to know more about coaching the he does. Dawgs would probably be national champs annually if they just rotated among some of you and school would save millions

By JOHN

September 2, 2006 06:31 PM | Link to this

Beach Dawg is very unimpressive…much like JoeT3

By NewsDawg

September 2, 2006 06:45 PM | Link to this

I think many of y’all are jumping the gun a bit by wanting to pull the trigger on JT3. Granted, he was a bit rusty against a sub-par team, but just like at UF last year, his surrounding cast really let him down on some plays, specifically dropped passes and bad blocking. I must admit though, Stafford looked more like a pro coming in there, and his only incompletions were drops right in the receivers’ hands. More poise, more zip , and zero panic. I guarantee Richt wasn’t exactly airing out the playbook, so we got a real bland offensive attack today, to give Spurrier less to work with. JT3 knows Richt’s playbook in and out, and Stafford’s still learning it. Stafford is a clear #2 and maybe they could work out a 2 or 3 possession to 1 routine like they used to do with Greene/DJ to get MS more live reps. He’s clearly got the skills to take this team far, but mastery of Richt’s playbook is key. The job is still clearly JT3’s to lose, but I think Richt knows too much about quarterbacks for any of us armchair warriors to doubt him at this point. He’s probably forgotten more about the QB position than any of us actually know. Go DAWGS, beat the COCKS!

By Michael

September 2, 2006 06:51 PM | Link to this

Stafford and Cox both looked better than JTIII. Question is, why was Barnes skipped over? Also, what are the redshirt rules? What would make Stafford ineligible to be redshirted?

By NGBigDawg

September 2, 2006 07:02 PM | Link to this

Beach Dawg & NewsDawg, I couldn’t agree more! Isn’t it amazing that a man who has coached two Hiseman Trophy winners, won
two SEC Championships, and makes $2 million a year, knows less about quarterbacks than people who the majority probably never play a down of SEC football! Most of these bloggers are probably the same ones who last season thought that the Dawgs couldn’t win with DJ! CMR is the man who is in charge and will make the right decision based on what he sees in practice and games.

By Kendall

September 2, 2006 07:11 PM | Link to this

Just got home from the game and all I can say is, I am one that said I didnt care who played QB as long as we won. That being said, totally different feel JTIII and Stafford. When MS was in, the offense felt fluid. When JT was in, it didnt. I dont know if I start MS next week, but I dang sure play him. PS>..SCu is not good, and ut is not as good as they are looking right now. Cal is not a very good team.

By BirdDawg

September 2, 2006 07:12 PM | Link to this

Were you at the game, NG?

I’m guessing you weren’t. Watch the replay on CSS on Tuesday. Joe T really looked pedestrian, and not as good as Stafford.

And as for Shockley, I was one of the few people on these boards last year before the Boise St. game telling everyone Shock was going to win us SEC.

But for you to compare Shock to Joe T is a to do Shock a diservice. Shock has more talent in his pinky finger than Joe T does in his whole body.

By NGBigDawg

September 2, 2006 07:17 PM | Link to this

I’m not comparing Joe T. to Shock, there is no comparison! I just saying that CMR is the man making the decisions and he has done very well to this point! If he doesn’t think that JT3 is the man then he will put the best one in! But until then I’m supporting the DAWGS and CMR!

By bluegrassdawg

September 2, 2006 07:17 PM | Link to this

JT3 is solid, and you have to love the guy…He’s a dawg thru and thru. However, Stafford is the kind of QB that takes us to the next level.

Oh, and next week, JT3 loses in Columbia but Stafford wins…

By BirdDawg

September 2, 2006 07:27 PM | Link to this

Once again, NG… were you at the game?

If you weren’t, than you don’t know what you’re talking about, and if you were, then you are freaking blind.

I too, trust Coach, but as I explained have on many occasions to many of you blind fans, he has made mistakes in the past. In fact, many of you have cursed him on these blogs because of his mistakes.

Starting Joe T next week will turn out to be a mistake.

And he’ll realize it by halftime.

By Doyle Hargraves

September 2, 2006 07:54 PM | Link to this

Are all you bloggers quarterback experts/groupies with an unlimited knowledge of offensive fooball? There is some mention of defense in this blog; but it appears nobody gives it the priority it deserves. Defense IS the number one priority for any football program. My main concern is for coach Willie Martinez to have his defensive charges ready for every game. I think he was outcoached a few times last year. It is imperative for the Dawgs to stay healthy on defense and be prepared to be the winning difference in every game.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

September 2, 2006 08:59 PM | Link to this

Time out!!! Stafford earned the right to play. Isn’t that what MR said? He kept a good attitude and continued to work. From all accounts, he was the best looking QB on the field today. Next week, MR starts Joe T. IS THERE ANYONE ON THIS BLOG THAT DOESN’T THINK THAT SOS WON’T HAVE A “D” PAKG. JUST FOR MATTHEW? DO YOU THINK THAT HE’LL DO THE SAME THING FOR BOTH? I HOPE NOT BECAUSE HE WON’T.MR PLAYED HIM AND THE RS SEASON IS GONE. HE’S THE MOST TALENTED QB WE HAVE. HE’LL MAKE MISTAKES. SO WHAT? HE’LL GIVE US THE BEST CHANCE TO WIN. PUT HIM ON THE 1ST TEAM, GIVE HIM THE REPS THIS WEEK AND LET’S GO IN COLUMBIA NEXT SAT. NIGHT. SAY IT NOW, YOU’LL NEVER HEAR ME SAY ANYTHING NEGATIVE ABOUT MR IF WE LOSE BECAUSE HE WENT WITH A TRUE FRESHMAN LIKE MATTHEW STAFFORD. HE’S THE FUTURE.

By Hunk Erdown

September 2, 2006 09:31 PM | Link to this

3rd Quarter

UAB 17

Okla 21

By chip jones

September 2, 2006 11:30 PM | Link to this

The word is ‘crisp’ fellers. Stafford made this team look crisp. I now think he will get significant snaps next week—maybe second series if JT3 throws more of those wounded ducks like today. Boy, that’s a slow ball out there for a long time. Cox is now an afterthought. Color him benched.

Can you picture the Joes against that Tenn D as it was today, by the way?

By bulldog_greg24

September 2, 2006 11:35 PM | Link to this

NewsDawg,

What were you smoking. Granted Joe T. does know the offense better than anyone, but he can not execute like Stafford or even Cox. He looked nervous against a 1AA school on some of his throws. He’s playing like a guy looking over his shoulder. Surely, even he would probably admit Stafford is the future of UGA. I applaud the guy for staying 5 years and being a 3rd generation Dawg, but that does not equate to being the starter if he is not the best QB. I now live in StL and saw the game on PPV and you could just feel the excitement in the crowd when Stafford came in and it looked like the offense picked up on the vibes. Please Coach Richt, evaluate the tape and make the right call. Joe T. was throwing behind every receiver or the ball was low the entire first half. Granted he did look a little better in the 2nd half, but the game was out of reach by then. We may get past SC even with Joe T., but UT, FL, and AU will eat Joe T. for dinner. We’ve got to play the freshmen. Don’t be surprised to see Blake Barnes leave. He’s done.

By ConyersDawg

September 2, 2006 11:38 PM | Link to this

Hate to say it but Bird Dawg did say as I did on the blogs last year that Shock would lead the team. He was known as Cafaro then.

My take on next week: Play JoeT as long as you can. If the offense by half is not playing well, let Staff come in. I think Joe should still start the game and he can point things out to Staff on the sidelines.

Again, as I read between the lines earlier this week when I said Staff would play, coach Richt is wise by saying they will probably go with Joet the whole game next week. It takes away any controversy except for who is fighting for the number 2 spot.

Of Course, once the coaching staff looks at the game film, they might think they have to get Staff in the game by the 4th series!

By Steve Spurrier

September 2, 2006 11:52 PM | Link to this

After watching the game, and now studying the game film, I’m preparing for Stafford.

By BirdDawg

September 3, 2006 12:08 AM | Link to this

Conyers…

Man, I prove you wrong, and embarassingly I might add, so what do you do?

You have to go and insult me in the worst way you possibly can.

There isn’t a blogger on here who I detested more than that guy.

Dirty pool, Conyers. Dirty pool.

By Nat

September 3, 2006 12:12 AM | Link to this

I feel like Joe T is getting an unfair shake here. The last drive that he was in the game he hit a beautiful pass on the sideline for a completion and he threw two touchdown passes that were dropped (Both hit the receivers in the numbers). I feel like everyone is so quick to get on this Stafford bandwagon, but Joe T didn’t have a bad game. He certainly deserves to be the starter next week at Columbia, but I think Stafford will be pressuring him for his job by the Colorado game. I was really disappointed by the fans today though, they booed Joe T when he was introduced as the starting QB. It was really weird because everyone acted completly different when Stafford had drops than when Joe T did. When Stafford had a drop it was the receiver’s fault, but for Joe T it was obviously his fault for drops. We need to give Joe T a fair shake because I think he’s going to turn some heads and have a solid year.

By bulldog_greg24

September 3, 2006 12:39 AM | Link to this

I wish everyone would stop saying please be fair to JoeT. What will playing him prove? His future is in coaching, reward him with a grad assistant position for being a good dawg. I was surprised to hear JoeT. get booed after one of the series in the 2nd half, and I don’t question he knows the offense better than anyone. The guy is smart and will be a great offensive coordinator some day, but Stafford has the tools to put this program in the Top #5 for the next 4 years. Everyone wants to be loyal to JoeT, but facts are facts. He is not the best QB on this team, he may be the smartest but that doesn’t equate to wins against TN, FL, AU. The way Tech’s D played tonight JoeT will get us blown out this year. When was the last time that happened.

By MadMerf

September 3, 2006 12:44 AM | Link to this

Speaking of Colorado, our SOS took a hit today. The Buffs lost to ……..Montana State?!! They might not even have the same coach when we play them!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

September 3, 2006 05:54 AM | Link to this

MadMerf, noticed that game & the UAB game. Both games are cause for so re-thinking of schedule. I didn’t think either game would turn out the wat they did. As you know I couldn’t see the game and you guys kept me up to date. Other than Matthew Staffords’ play, it appears to me that Milner has had his shot. Did he drop another one yesterday? Bring on ther new guys and give him “PINE TIME”. If not , then out another receiver in and let him block.

By bulldog_cope74

September 3, 2006 07:13 AM | Link to this

I was impressed with Stafford - his quick delivery and ability to read/respond to plays as they developed are key for a QB to be effective - He reminds me of another #7- John Elway.

By Lane4411

September 3, 2006 08:10 AM | Link to this

In the spring Stafford looked slow(heavy legged)not so yesterday, the weight/ conditioning program has worked wonders. Also, appeared comfortable in the system. Previously did not feel he was ready.Play him against SC, and if he holds up well emotionally-turn him loose. He is a “dart”, thrower. Not sure about this but wasnt the QB’s @ FSU, all RS’d, with the exception of Weinke- says something about Staffords ability.

Major concern is the OL, just not enough depth. There should be 15/20 on scholarship-with the Freshman being RS’d., with 10/12 playing. Formula for success for schools that win national championships. Georgia s/b there in 2/3 years.

By Cuz

September 3, 2006 08:17 AM | Link to this

I don’t care who starts the darn game. Just beat the gamepeckers. Start Joe T. Put Stafford in on the third series ala DG/DJ. Whoever is the first to score plays the rest of the game. Good luck and may the bes Dawg win.

By beachside bulldawg

September 3, 2006 08:32 AM | Link to this

There is NO QB controversy! We don’t have a real good experienced QB and that’s it. Dedicated, coachable, loyal BullDawg, quality human being or fill in your own adjectives for JTIII. He has been and will remain one of the most respected players ever in Athens.

Does that give hin the athleticism, arm, footwork and pocket presence of his immediate predecessors in Athens or the SEC? NO NO NO, it doesn’t. Is JTIII the QB of the future in Athens? NO, and JTIII answered that question in Jax last year. The main guys in the mix got their reps Saturday in “game-like” conditions.

There may be a future controversy at QB in Athens, but JTIII is not part of it.

By Coach Richt

September 3, 2006 09:29 AM | Link to this

“He practiced very good. He probably practiced second-best.

“But I didn’t feel it was enough to move Joe Cox out of the No. 2 slot at the moment. But he practiced well enough to make us feel like maybe we ought to just play the kid.”

“I don’t mind all the armchair quarterbacks voicing their opinions. Afterall, that’s whatbeing a fan is all about.”

By SamoanDawg

September 3, 2006 10:35 AM | Link to this

O-line is still a concern to me. We gave up few blown blocking assignments up the middle. WK were successful penetrating up the middle. It looks like we missed too many blocks when we were zone blocking. Therefore, we gave up sacks and few tackle for loss in the back field. I hope we’ll straighten it out by the USC game.

Defense looks great/FAST. Great to see guys flying to the ball.

Couple of weeks ago, I was having fun with Jarvis Jackson, Tony Taylor, Darius Dewberry, and the very outspoken Keilin Johnson, to name a few, about stopping the run and defending the SEC championship. Of course, they were all so enthused bunch of kids, they are ready to tear it up.

By BarkinDog

September 3, 2006 10:42 AM | Link to this

Everybody was nervous starting this game, even against a D1AA. Joe T gets booed, so he wanted to prove himself (by not making mistakes, not by making big plays - he knew his defense, RBs and STs would win the day). I was concerned about our 1st score being wiped out was an omen - but lightning struck twice with Mikey Henderson. Our WRs were nervous (it showed) as well as CMR and all UGAfans (including me), wondering how Joe T would do. One thing’s for sure, TOBC (SS) and CMR are BOTH smart enough not to use their full playbooks in their 1st (easy) games. Both defenses for next week’s game are going to dictate the outcome. I see us trailing 14-13, mid-4th, with MS coming off the bench to orchestrate a FG drive to win… and the rest will be history… Matthew takes UGA to the NC promised land.

By Pago Pago

September 3, 2006 10:49 AM | Link to this

Not so sure we want Tenn/Auburn/Fl and GT this year! !

By SamoanDawg

September 3, 2006 11:12 AM | Link to this

Pago Pago.. Malo uso!

You’re right, those teams all played well. We’ll certainly have our paws full, but we’ll be sesoned and ready by then.

I can’t believed Colorado got beat by Montana St. They’re not helping strengthened our schedule any.

By SouthernCalDawg

September 3, 2006 11:31 AM | Link to this

Those of you who saw the game, answer me this:

Larry made it sound like the O-line could’t move anybody out of the way. And it sounded like WKU got a good bit of pressure on our QB’s.

And it sounded like the run game didn’t do much at all (especially TBrown) in the first quarter.

The radio broadcast left me thinking our O-line is struggling and our run game is not as strong as we thought it would be.

True or False?

Also, I hear alot of guys on here saying Cox looked better than JT3, but Cox only threw 3 balls - one of which was an INT (Larry made it sound like an ugly ball - only catchable by the defense). One guy on this blog said Cox was shaking like a june bug in the chicken coup on his first play.

So What gives? How did Cox look better given that?

Just looking for clarification from some “eye witnesses”.

By texasdawg

September 3, 2006 12:11 PM | Link to this

Buck…spend the $21.95 and get ESPN gameplan. Conyers hit the nail on the head..you’ll see Joe T start SC (as he should) but patience will be short and Stafford will be waiting in the background to takeover. And when the takeover occurs, there will be no turning back. Elway, jr will be your QB for the remainder of 2006. Kudos to Richt for playing his cards correctly and being loyal to his Sr QB and others who are committed to UGA.

By BirdDawg

September 3, 2006 01:33 PM | Link to this

This is how it went:

When Joe T was in the game, WKU brought 8 men into the box, and sometimes even 9 men because they knew they didn’t have to respect Joe T as a QB.

Because they did this, Brown couldn’t run the ball.

Hmmm… I told y’all so.

But when Stafford came in, they pulled out into coverage, and still, he completely 3 out of 5 passes by squeezing them into the smallest of spaces with lasers (just like Elway used to be able to do).

And even better, because there wasn’t extra men in box, the running game opened up, and Ware had a 42 yard TD run.

All because Stafford, not Joe T, was in the game.

Hmmm… once again, I told y’all so.

Defenses have to respect Stafford’s ability to actually throw the ball. If a 1AA doesn’t respect Joe T, then what will happen against an SEC defense?

Y’all who are throwing your weight behind Joe T are looking dumber and dumber every day.

Everything happened the way I said it would. Joe T got no respect from the defense, and our excellent running back, Brown, was bottled uo because of Joe T’s lack of talent.

When Stafford’s in the game, he has the defense’s respect, and this opens up our running game.

Joe T is finished. And Coach will realize it during the SC game.

By Cafaro

September 3, 2006 01:34 PM | Link to this

Yes, I admit it. My handle is BirdDawg (clever dontcha think?). I am even more of a condescending blowhard when I don’t use my real name. Probably the biggest clue to my complete inferiority complex is referencing my past comments and blogs from my favorite “told ya so perspective.” I would go away, as many have requested, but I have no life. Unless you call living in mom’s basement a “life”.

By austindog

September 3, 2006 01:37 PM | Link to this

I saw this same thing happen at UTexas a few years ago. QB Chance Mock waited patiently for his turn at starting for the Longhorns and then in comes a freshman Vince Young. It was crystal clear who the future of the program was, but it was tough to see a kid who had been so loyal to the team yanked.

That said, if Joe T didn’t have the family legacy, would he still be starting?

By james

September 3, 2006 01:42 PM | Link to this

STAFFORD STAFFORD STAFFORD STAFFORD!!!!!!!!!!!!

By happy chicken

September 3, 2006 02:32 PM | Link to this

maybe you should start Turd Dog!

By BirdDawg

September 3, 2006 03:13 PM | Link to this

Conyers, so you lose an argument, and look what you become.

Worse than Cafaro ever was.

You were wrong. You are wrong. Be a big boy and admit as much. When I make a mistake, I do the same.

By Lee

September 3, 2006 03:45 PM | Link to this

Helloooooo down there. Up here, in the nosebleed section….

• First time I’ve sat in the 600 section. God, what a waste of airspace. The only reason to build stands this high up is for bragging rights of how many people you can cram into this place.

• Well, not everythings bad up here. On the punt returns for TD’s, got a good birdseye (literally) perspective of how the running lanes opened up and how Henderson took advantage of it. Great open field running and blocking.

• Stadium holds 92000. Parking for 2000. Need I say more…

• Defense looked good overall. Good thing too, because;

• O-line and running game sucked. It’s like they were playing in slow motion all day. Against a team like WKy, they should have been able to line up and just blow them off the line. Didn’t happen.

• I also noticed that Stafford likes to throw sidearm. He’s probably gonna see some balls batted down…

• Get that O-line and running game working and the quarterback “controversy” becomes a moot point.

By Winston

September 3, 2006 05:17 PM | Link to this

SouthernCalDawg,

As far as the o-line and the running game go, I have to say that it was pretty bad in person too. I thought our pass protection wasn’t that bad but we didn’t appear to run block very well at all. Thomas Brown (10 for 26 yrds., 1 td) really did struggle (except for the opening kick return..he made a guy look like bill bates!!!!). I was VERY disappointed with him, espescially after all the hot talk coming out of spring and fall practices. I know he can bench press the world, but yesterday he looked like the third best running back. D-Ware (6 for 68 yrds., 1 td) looked as good as he has in some time and was the best guy yesterday. To me the guy should clearly be lumpkin (5 for 26 yrds., 1 td) . I thought he had separated himslef at the end of lasy year(remember the gt game???) and today just confirmed that for me. Obviously thats not the case in practice, but whatever TB is doing, it ain’t translating into the game.

As far as Joe Cox, tough to tell on three passes. If I remember correctly the drive he directed was mostly work by D-Ware. The first pass was a little 4 or 5 yard dump and I don’t really remember the second. The interception was a horrendous throw. Absurdly high and just thrown up for grabs. I was in the student section and almost had time to run under it. It was however very disturbing to see another interception from him…espescially after his G-Day game performance. Turnovers are keller and it looks like he may be prone to them. I also did not see cox shaking. That guy musta had one hell of a seat to see that.

By Winston

September 3, 2006 05:20 PM | Link to this

Sorry…Turnovers are KILLER. But I guess they can be keller too :)

By John

September 3, 2006 05:46 PM | Link to this

I agree with Birddawg..Did anyone notice that all of Joe T’s passes completed were in the middle of the field? No passes went toward outside routes, because it requires arm strength. Even when he threw slants toward the middle, the velocity was terrible. Maybe there’s a reason for the drops. Mo Mass didn’t want to catch those butterflies over the middle, he would get his grille knocked out. How many passes were behind the receivers? Even the touchdown he threw, the receiver adjust to the ball..Did anyone notice when Stafford was in the game that Coach Richt called sideline patterns again? Do you think Steve Spurrier and his players can look at game film and notice that Joe T. can’t throw a sideline pattern because he nor the coachs trust his arm strength? That allows cornerbacks to sit on the inside routes and help the linebackers, and if he dares throw a butterfly to the outside….6 points!

By Cuz

September 3, 2006 06:29 PM | Link to this

All of us Sunday coaches need to take a deep breath and remember that CMR will do the right thing. If Joe T fails this coming Saturday, Richt will make a move, be it Cox or the second coming. Guys give the Stafford kid a break. Let him progress at his own and the team’s speed. Let’s not put the entire Bulldawg world on his shoulders just yet. Just another Sunday Coaches opinion. Now GO DAWGS, CHOKE DEM CHICKENS!

By CarterG

September 3, 2006 06:44 PM | Link to this

Joe T deserves to be the guy until he starts making big mistakes and losing games (which he sant yet). Did Joe Cox and Stafford play well? yeah. Let stafford and cox win the 2nd team job 1st before every1 jumps all over Joe T becuase he doesnt have the arm strenght of the others its not all about that. So back off Joe T until Cox or stafford prove otherwise.

By bulldog_greg24

September 3, 2006 06:48 PM | Link to this

Well at least 2 people understand the problem with playing JoeT. Good post John. I know everyone wants JoeT. to be the guy because he’s a nice guy and grew up on the sidelines. Yes, he knows the offense better than anyone, but just because he can change a play does not mean he executes. Like BirdDawg said they were putting 8 or 9 guys in the box and stuffing Brown. Why didn’t JoeT. go up top to loosen them up? Because he doesn’t have the tools. He will be a great coach someday so reward him with a grad assistant position and put him back on the punt team where he belongs!! I hear all these loyal JoeT fans saying CMR will realize after the SC game that JoeT can’t win at this level. The hell with that. We lose to SC and defending the SEC is gone. We need to put the QB on the field who gives us the best chance to win not the one who gives us the best chance not to lose. JoeT. brings nothing to the table.

By Cuz

September 3, 2006 11:17 PM | Link to this

I just checked with my personal spiritual advisor, he is a pastor, and he said that even if we lose to SC, remote chance that it may be, life goes freaking on. Some of you guys need medication on a regular basis. Feel the power of the Dawg and put your trust in God, the USA and CMR. Faith, learn it, live it, love it.

By MDSdwag

September 3, 2006 11:42 PM | Link to this

I’m still seeing shades of p**-off because for the third year in a row we have receivers playing who can’t catch a ball put right between their numbers.

By mad dawg

September 4, 2006 09:59 AM | Link to this

How does anyone think that JT3 deserves to start? Or why does anyone give the other silly excuses about JT3 needs to continue starting? The issue is not really that we are all so wowed with Stafford (even though anyone watching could clearly see the talent just oozing out of his pores). The issue is why CMR, in his sixth year, does not have a better option than JT3 to start a Division I football game for a team in the top 15? All of you blind loyalists need to start showing at least some type of concern about that and question for once how good CMR truly is going to be when he is not riding the talent of donnan’s recruits. At this point MS is truly all we got and we need to go with him, even if that means we take some lumps. Texas took some lumps with Vince Young and that got them a national championship. Ohio State took some lumps with Troy Smith and that may get them a national championship this year. When you do not have an upperclassman who deserves to start, you simply go with the most talented kid you got and work your way up to a national championship even if that means it might be pretty ugly at times this year. it will only be uglier with the punt team playing, talentless legacy boy at the helm.