The Junkyard Blawg

By Scooter11

September 15, 2006 08:50 AM | Link to this

Bill: Thanks for the new topic. Need ‘em more often from you, please. As someone else pointed out earlier this week, that was probably the best 3-INT performance you’ll ever see. The kid is a cool customer, can feel the backside pressure and do something about it, and the team has confidence with him in there. It’s been fun already. Well on his way to getting that seasoning he needs. Schedule sets up great for us over next 3 games to get more of it. Wonder what it’s like for him to finally be #1 in practice all week leading up to a start.

By godawg

September 15, 2006 09:04 AM | Link to this

Bill, originally I had not planned on watching this game as I live in TN and have a Sat am commitment. But since Stafford is starting, I’ll be glued to the set @1:00pm sharp. Matt will make this an exciting game to watch. Thank goodness for ESPN Gameplan.

By Comparison

September 15, 2006 09:42 AM | Link to this

It’s Elway big man. We’ll see how the comparisons shake out. I just know, with the Stafford in the game, the season got a lot more interesting.

By Comparison

September 15, 2006 09:44 AM | Link to this

…and I did say “the Stafford”, because in a few years they will change the name from the Heisman to the Stafford.

By BirdDawg

September 15, 2006 10:06 AM | Link to this

The most important thing about Stafford starting is what his teammates have been saying about him.

After the Spring Game, I said that I knew that the team, especially the offense, had more confidence in Stafford than they did Joe T. I was ridiculed by all of the blind homers, guys like Hunk and Altamaha. But I knew I was right, because my source was unimpeachable.

And now, I’ve been proven right again.

The guys on this team, the recievers, the line, and the backs can’t say enough about Matthew and how excited they are to play with him.

Notice that not any of them, not a single one said anything like that about Joe T. Oh, they may have mentioned his loyalty in waiting around like Shock did a month ago, but none of them ever said that playing with Joe T excited them, or that they felt more confident with Joe T on the field.

But that is what guys like Ware and Milner have been saying since last Saturday.

I feel sorry for Joe T, and I’m sorry that it happened this way, and I know the kid wants to come back in the worst way. But the best thing for this team right now, and expecially for the future, is for Joe T to silently blend into the backround were he’s always been, and frankly belongs, and make way for the Present and the Future.

And I know that Coach Richt, out of loyalty, probably would start Joe T against Tennessee no matter how well Stafford has been playing, and that is unfortunate, because we cannot beat Tennessee with Joe T. And the guys on offense, the guys who block, run the ball, and catch the passes (and those guys prefer lasers, not wounded ducks) know that.

I know Coach doesn’t want a player to lose their position because of injury, but he has to do what is best for this team, like Bill Belichik did in 2001.

Go with the better option at QB, not the guy who’s been here the longest. Stafford will play three games against opponents which we should beat, and he will get progressively better every week. Coach couldn’t have asked for a better way to get Matt ready to play Tennessee.

But Joe T trying to come back could throw a whole wrench into a season that should be special. Sometimes doing what is best for team flies into doing what is best for you.

Matthew Stafford gives this team the best chance to win every game he plays. That doesn’t mean he’ll be perfect, or that he won’t make mistakes, even mistakes that could cost us a game (because he will). But we have to be willing to accept that, and so does Coach, for the future of this program.

All Joe T brings to the table is a chance not to lose. And all I have to remind y’all to do is watch any Falcons game where the offense is called by Greg Knapp to show you just how badly playing not to lose can go. Joe T cannot bring us back when we’re beind more than one score. Joe T’s arm is so weak, that because his passes take longer to get to recievers, he constantly throws behind them or they have to wait on it to get there, that the defense can break them up, or even worse, recievers can get hurt because of a weak-armed QB.

The best thing Joe T can do for this team is to quietly fade into the backround, help out where he can (special teams, maybe?) be a mentor to Stafford, and basically just be what he’s always been. A loyal Dawg, a good Dawg, and most importantly, an unselfish Dawg.

I know that’s a lot to ask of a 23 year old kid, but it’s what’s best for this team. His offensive teammates know it, and I can only hope that Coach knows it. Because if he starts Joe T against Tennesse or Florida, he’ll be making the biggest mistake of his career here. Worse than Jasper on the goal line. Worse than not letting Auburn score last year to give our offense time. Worse than not making sure our punt team knew that a fake punt was highly likely in the Sugar Bowl. And worse than all of those other clock blunders which seem to plague him to this day.

The Dawgs should win or lose with Stafford.

By BirdDawg

September 15, 2006 10:15 AM | Link to this

And Bill, I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again…

You need to have Carter Strickland’s job.

Yes, he may have a decent column every now and again. Heck, every idiot can have a good day every now and again.

But he is a subpar journalist. He has a barely veiled hatred of the SEC. He has an air of an elitist snob from the Left Coast when it comes to football.

And in his last blog, he acted like his various topics weren’t currently in print, like he was giving us something new; yet I read them all week in the Athens Banner-Herald. I mean, he ripped-off the Banner-Herald!

Come on Bill, for us Dawg Fans… you need to do what you can do and just take the job that should be yours from this uppity @$$ from out west.

Us Dawg fans shouldn’t have to suffer Carter Strickland anymore!

By godawg

September 15, 2006 10:26 AM | Link to this

Dang Bird!, “The best thing Joe T can do for this team is to quietly fade into the backround…” He better not show up with a knife wound to the leg.

By SunDawg

September 15, 2006 11:01 AM | Link to this

So, BirdDawg, just to make it a crystal clear, you like Matt as quaterback?

By SunDawg

September 15, 2006 11:02 AM | Link to this

Quarterback - sorry, I dozed off.

By Reality

September 15, 2006 12:00 PM | Link to this

Bill…you are the prototypical moronic UGAG fan, comparing a kid who through 3 interceptions in less than a full game to Favre and Elway, You are a cartoon character ! And you misspelled Elway, you IDIOT !

By The General

September 15, 2006 12:09 PM | Link to this

A little off topic, but does anybody have any suggestions or info on a bus from Tunica to Oxford for the Ole Miss game? The Total Sports Travel bus that the Alumni Assn recommended is full.

By BirdDawg

September 15, 2006 12:37 PM | Link to this

Hey Reality, you idiot!

Bill’s not making those comparisons. The guys at ESPN are, and were. Guys like noted Georgia Hater Mark May as well as Reece Davis were saying that. Mort has commented on it, and of course, Mel Kiper, Jr. has stated it.

Man, you’d realize that if you actually had any ability at reading comprehension.

I thought you Bugs at the NATS were smart?

I guess your admissions process was being able to do that “V” Star Trek hand salute and being able to recite word for word famous Star Wars and Star Trek quotes, right?

Talk about an overrated reputation for your school, moron.

By auburn suxs

September 15, 2006 12:54 PM | Link to this

Hey, Just heard that the kids from Columbus Ga’s Northern Little League World Champs will be leading the DAWGS out on the Dawg walk. They are Great kids who have done our city GREAT. GO DAWGS…

By tim

September 15, 2006 12:58 PM | Link to this

Does ANYONE know of a bar here in the ATL area that will be showing the game? I have heard it is blacked out in GA on ESPN Gameplan, and the bars I have called said they won’t know if they can show it until late today or early tomorrow morning. I live very close to downtown ATL and am pretty flexible about where I go to watch, so long as it is not Buckhead. And I actually have to go out to Conyers for some errands early in the morning Saturday, so anything out that way would be even better!

By godawg

September 15, 2006 01:01 PM | Link to this

Reality, you are the prototypical moronic NATS fan. And you mispelled ‘threw’, you IDIOT!

By godawg

September 15, 2006 02:10 PM | Link to this

There is talk of the NCAA taking the 2004 National Championship Title from USC if the allegations surrounding Reggie Bush prove true. If this happens, who should get the title and why?

I think AwDarn should get since they finished #2 in the final poll and were clearly a better team than Oklahoma. I’m sure Oklahoma will say they should have it since they were #2 going into the NCG and #1 USC technically forfeited thereby they won. A rather sticky wicket.

By Spanky

September 15, 2006 02:16 PM | Link to this

So,….Reality…it’s alittle early to be bitter, is it not? I mean, it’s not our fault that your inflate-a-mate busted!! Try playing with your dolls..I mean “action figures” instead! Bill probably read your pathetic little excuse for a post, and is STILL LAUGHING! Son, when he’s 80, he’ll still get more punnani than you! Take notes,..not insults! You need to lighten up,….go visit Rhueben!

By MadMerf

September 15, 2006 02:23 PM | Link to this

I am used to seeing Spurrier act like a child on the sidelines when he doesn’t get his way, but this crap about the officiating is downright babyish! I hope they review the ENTIRE game, maybe then Bobby Gaston could show Spurrier how his depleted O-line was able to “hold off” the nation’s top DE tandem! They were doing what they were TAUGHT to do! Then they may figure out how SC’s cornerback managed to change direction in mid-air on the goalline deflection for an INT! And finally, they may get a closer look at those questionable pass interference calls that went against us. Typical CRYBABY A$$!!!! The officiating didn’t cost SC the game, which BTW wasn’t even close, but the play calling did. Spurrier will never in his miserable life accept the blame for his failures. Same as it ever was……..

By The General

September 15, 2006 02:29 PM | Link to this

Tim, Locos in Buckhead and Alpharetta will both have the game. For our expatriated Dawgs, http://www.alumni.uga.edu/alumni/gamewatching.html

By uga_b

September 15, 2006 02:33 PM | Link to this

I would check Jocks and Jills on 10th or Loco’s out in Buckhead. They tend to get the paperview stuff.

By uga_b

September 15, 2006 02:36 PM | Link to this

Well the General beat me to Buckhead Loco’s. Loco’s is where I watched the game last week and is my favorite away game spot. The alumnis are also doing some kind of canned food drive this weekend at said Loco’s. I dont have the details here at work.

By Ted-dawg

September 15, 2006 02:49 PM | Link to this

Good job spanky!That doll comment was funny!

By ming

September 15, 2006 02:57 PM | Link to this

Reality,

It’s Friday night in Atlanta! Got your girl robot?

Don’t worry about Stafford, you’ll be seeing him in a couple months and GT will have the chance to expose his lousy skills.

By ugaatl

September 15, 2006 03:00 PM | Link to this

You can probably also catch the game at Taco Stand on Roswell just south of peachtree.

By james

September 15, 2006 03:09 PM | Link to this

THE HIESMAN ERA BEGINS!!!!!!!!!!!

By godawg

September 15, 2006 03:26 PM | Link to this

james, i before e, except after c and in Heisman.

By john

September 15, 2006 03:39 PM | Link to this

i hope the running game and defense is ready but eventually the frosh will have to make a play… with at least 10 more games left not including sec championship and bowl game the odds don’t favor ga going unscathed!!!! thats just reality

By john

September 15, 2006 03:44 PM | Link to this

i hope the defense and the running game are ready to lead these boys to the championship. freshman quarterback will not cut it in the sec… it may help in the long run but what about now?

By godawg

September 15, 2006 03:49 PM | Link to this

Spurrier in trouble w/the SEC because of his whining…priceless.

By SunDawg

September 15, 2006 03:56 PM | Link to this

John, trust CMR to gage Matt’s progression and ability. The game plan will be one he can execute. Years from now this may be the example used when people talk about how to utilize a first-year freshman.

By 59bulldawg

September 15, 2006 04:07 PM | Link to this

Stafford definitely reminds me of a young John Elway. The future looks extremely bright with him at the helm.

By 82DAWG

September 15, 2006 04:18 PM | Link to this

Shouldn’t take a National Championship away from USC. And if you do, you leave it vacant. These have to be won ON the field, not off it. Take Bush’s Heisman away, though, no doubt.

By UGASUX

September 15, 2006 04:27 PM | Link to this

I love reading the UGA blog just for a good laugh. I am a bit surprised you guys have computers, maybe you should learn how to spell check. I love the hype and pressure you guys put on kids as well, it always so healthy. You guys are always realistic about your team as well, that always makes for good laughs.

By auburn suxs

September 15, 2006 04:41 PM | Link to this

UGASUXS why can’t you be original, got to be like MIKE , Looks like you finally learn how to use a computer… GO DAWGS

By SunDawg

September 15, 2006 05:06 PM | Link to this

UGASOCKS, glad we can make your day; believe me, that’s why I blog. Funny thing about spell check in this little box - mine doesn’t seem to work. Maybe you could help me out. Type in Word first, then cut and paste? Please, any wisdom you could share would be OH! so appreciated.

Any fan who doesn’t think his or her team is the best isn’t really a fan at all. Pick a team and support it and get the f#(K off our blog.

By current uga student

September 15, 2006 05:09 PM | Link to this

why would they black out the game here in ga on ESPN gameplan? Is it so they can make money off it 29.99 pay per view price? If its not on gameplan here tomorrow, I’m gonna be p**.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

September 15, 2006 05:57 PM | Link to this

BY THE GENERAL, THANKS A LOT!!! I HAD NO IDEA WHERE TO GO TO SEE STAFFORDS 1ST GAME AND NOW I KNOW! “HERE’S PULLING FOR YOU KID”!

By jw

September 15, 2006 06:06 PM | Link to this

Current uga student, the game will NOT be available on the ESPN gameplan. You need to buy the game from comcast - pay-per-view.

By old man

September 15, 2006 06:21 PM | Link to this

I hope ya’ll don’t think i’m an idiot if i don’t spell everything just right. Idon’t see very well. But i’m a real DAWG .

By old man

September 15, 2006 06:23 PM | Link to this

If you are in the Athens area Charter cable pay per view

By GT

September 15, 2006 08:03 PM | Link to this

You REDNECKS are putting all your faith in a guy who threw 3 INT’S last week. Bunch of IDIOTS YOU dawg fans are.Go buy some chewing tobacco and clean your mobile homes.

By AltahamaDawg

September 15, 2006 08:14 PM | Link to this

And GT is putting his faith in???????

By AltahamaDawg

September 15, 2006 08:15 PM | Link to this

Buck , here hoping for less gassers on Monday.

By brewdawg

September 15, 2006 09:08 PM | Link to this

Bird Dawg, Enough is enough my man. I also have been a big supporter of Stafford going ahead and starting even if it costs a game or two this year. But quit bashing Joe T and “blind homers” just because Stafford is starting now and everyone- me included- is predicting greatness for him. I mean, how many “I told you so” posts are you going to write? Quit being a jack-a*. Oh, and your ” yeah Joe-T has been a good Dawg” and all that doesn’t make up for you consistently throwing him under the bus. Why is it that pro-Joe T guys can’t voice their opinions without you basically calling them complete idiots? Also, should Bill King be looking over his shoulder with all this “inside info” that you have? You’ve made your damn point man, move on. If you are the Dawg fan that you claim to be, respect other Dawg fan opinion’s. If you want to disagree, great, but do it with some class. And again- MOVE ON TO A DIFFERENT SUBJECT!!!!!!

By DEADBIRD

September 15, 2006 10:04 PM | Link to this

BirdDawg, I wish you would start your own blog somewhere else. You could write it, and all responses could be from you only. That way you could quit ticking everyone off by letting everyone know how right you always are. It really gets old reading the same crap everyday. I can barely enter this blog anymore. (Ditto for the Falcons blog too) Tell Stafford hey! You do know him, don’t you? GO DAWGS!!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

September 15, 2006 11:28 PM | Link to this

AMEN,AMEN,AMEN!!!!ALTAHAMA!!!!

By brad

September 15, 2006 11:42 PM | Link to this

“Any fan who doesn’t think his or her team is the best isn’t really a fan at all.”

I completely disagree with this statement. As a fan, I will pull for my team, bask in glorious victories, and suffer when they are defeated. I watch the games over and over - I wear out a VCR every two years or so - but I’ll never claim that they are any better than I think they are.

Right now, UGA is not the number one team in the country. The Dawgs are MY team, just as they’re YOUR team, but they’re not the best college football team in the country right now. There’s no other team I’d rather watch, however. They’ve got a chance to do something special this year, but my personal feeling is that the lack of linemen is going to hurt. We can’t keep going into games with only six active offensive linemen and survive our schedule.

Or maybe this is all because I was there during the Vince Dooley years: “Well, Larry, I just don’t know how we’re going to keep those East Yackumpuckey State linebackers out of our backfield. They’re said to weigh over 150 pounds each and can run the 40 in under 6 seconds.. I’ve not been able to get any tapes to study, as noone has ever thought to tape an East Yackumpuckey State game, but I’ll tell you - these guys worry me a lot.”

By Buck Cochran in the NW

September 16, 2006 03:28 AM | Link to this

Brad, those are some outstanding points you made. Sat,today, is INO the start of “well lets see’. From here on it’s a one game at a time process. I’m pulling for Stafford big time just like the “Nation” is and the few things that have shown so far have me really excited! The way he handles the media has been remarkable, his not being afraid to speak out and his leadership both verbally and non verbale are something I haven’t saw or heard at Ga. for a long time. Reminds me of a Buck Belue. So, here in Seattle I’ll be partying with a bunch of other Dawgs as we prepare to cheer him on. Reptile Relative at 1st was laughing at the “Nation”! He’s not now and is saying “we’ll see you at the Party”. It’s my team and we’re NOT the best in the country but Boy do I think we may be down the line.

By SunDawg

September 16, 2006 08:25 AM | Link to this

Brad, I know the DAWGS aren’t perfect this year and I’ve expressed concern about the o-line, but like the rest of the DAWG NATION I want this team to be the best in the SEC. My comment was directed at the jacka$$ who seemed to think ANY support of this year’s team was a waste of time.

I also don’t have the expertise to clinically dissect each component of the team and comment on it; I’ll leave that to you guys. But I’m a fan and believe that on any given Saturday (or Thursday) this team can win. I don’t talk about NCs, but with a little luck we can repeat for the SEC title.