The Junkyard Blawg

By JCox has never lost a game he started!

October 8, 2006 07:13 PM | Link to this

Is JCox finished? Without a real shot???

By George P. Burdell

October 8, 2006 07:19 PM | Link to this

If you honestly think Joe T’s arm was moving forward, you are too blind to the Dawg loyalty to be an unbiased observer. That one was a no brainer.

By Andrew

October 8, 2006 07:47 PM | Link to this

Bill, you have expressed two sentiments on this blog which I have heard expressed by countless of my fellow bulldogs over the last day that are simply and unequivocally UNTRUE!!!!! I can’t listen to it anymore. Let me preface by saying that I am not a big Willy M. fan and after getting 51 hung on us at home I wouldn’t mind seeing him leave, but…

We did blitz last night a lot more than normal. If you notice we actually brought the linebackers, especially Ellerbe and sometimes Miller a lot in an attempt to get to Ainge. All of you are just assuming that since we didn’t get there we didn’t bring pressure, but it isn’t rue at all. While we still weren’t at an LSU blitz level, we did bring it more than normal. Perhaps different types of blitzes should have been called, like Tra’s safety blitz we got the one sack on, but don’t say we didn’t try. We did.

Second, Willie M. is normally fantastic at making adjustments in game. All I have heard is, “he can’t make adjustments….” While I would agree that he didn’t really make effective adjustments last night, what halftime adjustments did you want him to make…the D played ok in the first half. The fact of the matter is, Willie has often had suspect game planning initially, he has often made some very nice in game adjustments. See the Florida and W. Virginia game last year where he completely overhauled the D and halftime to fix things. Hell, even look at the Colorado game this year when we had another second half shutout after not performing in the first.

There is plenty of room for criticism about Willie and the D, especially after last night, but many of the criticisms leveled by the fan base are completely off base. They show you lack both credibility and knowledge. On a more positive not, I completely agree about Tra. He has been bad and is getting worse. His missed tackle on the UT receiver on a check down turned a 2 yard gain into a 45. Can’t wait as well until we get some real speed and talent at linebacker as well.

By Todd Mitchell

October 8, 2006 08:02 PM | Link to this

Well, I was humbled after the first half for the comments i made last week. After the second half i realized i was right. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Save your spare change for tickets to the Kraft Mac and Cheese Bowl on Dec. 12 in Mobile, Al.

By RxDawg

October 8, 2006 08:03 PM | Link to this

I cant believe I’m gona say this……come on gators. They gota win out, except for a certain game in Jacksonville. That way we can hope for a 3-way tie in the east similiar to 2002. I really just dont see UT losing again. They might slip up agains bama due to the sheer hatred they have for them. Possible USC, but UT is playing well right now so it’l be tough. I said at the begining of the year that the UT game was the game we had to win for the east. Well, we didnt so now its up to fate.

By RxDawg

October 8, 2006 08:08 PM | Link to this

I agree about the fumble being a no brainer. It was definitely a fumble.

By RxDawg

October 8, 2006 08:13 PM | Link to this

Andrew good points about the blitzing. We did blitz a lot. The problem was when we did, Ainge (spelling?) would find the open man immediatley. If we didnt blitz then he would pick apart the zone and/or man. I saw somewhere that UT’s two recievers got players of the game……WRONG! It was definitley Ainge. That guy was playing lights out football. He was unstopable it seemed.

By Jack

October 8, 2006 08:14 PM | Link to this

Agreed with most of your points Dr. King.

The finger pointing of blame on this dreary Sunday could really be aimed at anyone associated with the UGA football progam. We were out-played and out-coached in a game no one expected us to win.

Probably the most frustrating aspect of last nights game was the simple fact that UGA was out played physically. It appeared from the start that the Tennessee team was bigger, faster, more physical and I dare say even more talented than our team. Maybe we just experienced a group of 20 year olds having a bad half of football. (I felt like our O Line played a pretty darn good game).

For a team with the recruiting classes and the weight training UGA supposidly possess we were thrown around last night. Our guys appeared to get knocked in the mouth and then didn’t knock back (partcilarly in the 2nd half). Not only does this fact cause me concern for the rest of the year but in the near future as well. I miss Thomas Davis. Tra Battle puts fear into no receiver. All bark no bite.

Coaching: Although Joe T. threw 2 interceptions in the 2nd half, which killed us, I also blame our play-calling for putting him in those situations. Yes, we had some huge first half passing plays and boy did they help our offensive momentum. But didn’t it appear that we could run the ball on these guys. Lumpkin (worse blocking ever) and Brown had some really nice holes and made some solid runs. I mean, we averaged 5.1 yards a carry and we kept throwing the ball. I just felt Richt went to the pass too often and put Joe T. in some unnecessary situations. That is unless Joe T. checked off into those passing plays.

Our defensive gameplan was extermely confusing and frustrating. Why we play on our heels is beyond me. I pesonally would rather play aggressive and lose than play passive and lose. Go after the quarterback and take your chances. I might could understand sticking with the zones and only rushing your front four if the scheme is working but last night it clearly wasn’t.

Anytime you lose the turnover battle in a tough SEC game, you can expect to lose. Georgia 4 turnovers, Tenn 0!

I sincerely think we lost to a better team last night. Everyone says you learn more from your failures so hopefully our team learned a bunch.

If we are not careful Vandy could embarras us.

Go Dawgs

By BirdMahn

October 8, 2006 08:15 PM | Link to this

Georgia’s Problems versus Tennessee? 1. Our D look like boys against men, CMR better find some bigger horses to play against the SEC’s best. 2. Lumpkin can run, but he can’t block. 3. Play calling. Too much passing on O. Not enough pass rush on D.
4. Tennessee was the better team. Their QB play was exceptional.

By James

October 8, 2006 08:15 PM | Link to this

Martinez has had his good spots and his bad spots. But lately in the big games, it has been bad. Did you read that we only allowed 30 pts and over 500 yds once in the Van Gorder era. In just two seasons with Martinez, it has already happened in three games. And Martinez could have made adjustments. In the first half, the defense played decent but not great. You could tell that Tennessee was moving the ball easily. It is just the fact that Martinez does not trust our corners to play man and allow them to jam the receivers. He trusted Jennings and our other starting corner to jam but you won’t allow Oliver to jam who is just as talented if not more talented!!!!??? It just doesn’t make sense to me. Instead, we played a soft zone and allowed Ainge to pick it apart. Did you see how wide open the middle man was everytime on third down conversions. He had linebackers covering receivers out on the edge. There was no mix up on any coverages or schemes we were playing. The only difference between this year and the previous years is that we didn’t have a Clausen playing quarterback for UT. Sorry to say this…but I agree with Bill he is in over his head.

By statesborodawg

October 8, 2006 08:15 PM | Link to this

We lost to UT. There is nothing we can do to change it now. The best thing that we can do is learn from the loss. We have to correct the mistakes that we made so they won’t happen again. Although I am sure most fans want to be 12-0, it is not a crime to lose as long as we learn from the losses and there aren’t too many. Our defensive gameplan needs work. I am not sure we got a decent push or blitz most of the night except that one play when we sacked Ainge. Ainge looked like Peyton Manning on last night as he picked apart the defense. I thought we could have ran at will on UT and took away a lot of clock. They can’t score if they don’t have the ball. I think the 2 special teams touchdowns hurt us since it put the defense back on the field. The blocked punt should not have happened. That should have been corrected after the Ole Miss game. Looking forward, we have a few weeks to get everything together before the trip to J-ville. I think a big win in J-ville would shut up the naysayers. I know a big win in J-ville would change the attitudes of most bloggers. Maybe I am looking ahead, but UGA has to redeem themselves. Especially the defense. Stop hating on CMR. The playcalling in the second half was suspect. I know that we could have ran the ball down their throats. They did not have a prayer of stopping Lumpkin. I would hate to have Ray Golff back. Oh, I did not know GT had so many fans until they started to win. I hope they know that they will lose at least another two games because they usually slip up to a team like Duke or UNC. I know they won’t beat UGA at the end of the season because we own them. Smile now but we will get the last laugh. Go DAWGS.

By robdawg06

October 8, 2006 08:16 PM | Link to this

I have the same exact assessment that you have again, Bill. I’ll disagree only on the Joe T fumble. The ball came out before the arm came forward (fumble & right call by the refs). It was like the Dawgs quit the second half. That late TD in the first half the Dawgs gave up to Tenn. was the big momentum changer IMO. Should have been 24-7 at the half but it was 24-14 instead. I watched a lot of other games in college Saturday and the pro’s today and UGA is the only team that really has trouble with punting. Most teams keep rushers 3 to 5 yards from the punter. But EVERY UGA punt is blocked or almost blocked. Hmm… I really don’t think we have an answer at QB right now. Joe T is the best we’ve got. Stafford has a better arm but is even more careless than Joe T throwing int’s. Stick with Joe T, I guess. At least he can play well for a half…

By RxDawg

October 8, 2006 08:17 PM | Link to this

I’m also glad to finaly see someone else complaining about Lump’s blocking. It was aweful. I even feel it warrants a demotion back down to 2nd string since TB had a pretty good game. He hasnt always blocked that bad. Looks like he soften up a bit back in the #1 slot.

By robdawg06

October 8, 2006 08:25 PM | Link to this

The answer with Lumkpin is to keep him as the runner and replace him on blocking plays and especially on the punt team. That guy that blocked the punt ran right by Lumpkin.

By donna

October 8, 2006 08:53 PM | Link to this

hey georgia fans, you could be suffering the way tennessee fans did last year at 5-6, then you would really have something to complain about. so you had an off night, all is not lost. every team has to go through a rebuilding year, you have had some great years the past 5. i do hope you don’t start the 2 quarterback system, that was the basis of the trouble in knoxville last year. go dawgs, best of luck for the remaining games. the sec is the best conference and we need to stick together.

By PerroElGordo

October 8, 2006 08:54 PM | Link to this

The real problem is the how much adjustment the defense has to make each game. We always seem to start off wrong-footed and make it up from there. Any chance we could START with a decent scheme?

By rickyjeepers

October 8, 2006 08:56 PM | Link to this

Run the DAMN ball! And Blitz the DAMN passer!

By Andrew

October 8, 2006 09:05 PM | Link to this

Another thing I have heard from many dawgs as well is a longing for BVG. I would say this is also and extremely inaccurate assessment of our defensive problems. First of all, they play an almost identical scheme. No, BVG didn’t blitz more. You’re dreaming if you think that. He just had more success running the same defense. So what’s the difference?? The biggest thing to me that no one is talking about is talent. At almost every defensive position Van Gorder had more talent than Willie.

Let’s start at safety where BVG had Thomas Davis and Sean Jones. Willie M. has Tra Battle and Kelin Johnson. C’mon…it’s not even close!!! They both had Greg Blue, but Blue was a lot better with TD along side him than he was last year with Tra. BVG had two fist team All-American safeties at the same time!!!! Kentrell Curry wasn’t bad in ’02 either. Corner is a wash as they both had a good run with Jennings and Minter. Martinez has Paul oliver and BVG had DeCory Bryant and Wansley, who were both VERY good

At linebacker the difference is equally as glaring. BVG had Boss, Tony Gilbert, Will Witherspoon, and Odell. That is 4 All-SEC first teamers right there. What does Willie have…Jarvis, DVW, TT, and Miller. None of those guys even make honorable mention all SEC. They are terrible!! Odell held the unit up by himself two years ago. Arnold Harrison was also productive for BVG.

At tackle BVG had Ken Veal (massive) Jonathan Sullivan (1st Rd. NFL draft) and a productive Darrius Swain(all-sec as a freshman). Willie has been thin on the line ever since he took over. Yeah last year he had Anderson and Golston but they were often injured. Anderson missed Vandy, Auburn, and WV, which are the three games we got torched on the ground. Also there was no depth. We had a true freshman and Ray Gant as our top back-ups. This year you have J. Owens, who is ok but not great yet, and Ray Gant, who is a converted D-end. Things have been about on par at end for both guys, but Pollack is better than either Moses or Q. Johnson, and lets don’t forget that Pollack had a pretty good running mate for a while in Robert Geathers, also now in the NFL.

So don’t go throwing Willie under the bus quite yet. He has almost nothing to work with this year on the defensive side of the ball. No one could coach this defense!!! Granted, 51 points is a lot…but lets see if he improves when the talent level gets back to where it was. Even on offense our talent is WAY down. David Greene, Reggie, Fred, Musa, Stinchcomb, Max-Jean, George Foster, and Ben Watson to Joe T., Kenneth Harris, rb by committee, Martrez, Daniel Inman, and Velasco!!!! It’s no wonder we aren’t as good this year. It ain’t the coaching though….talent drain big-time this year.

By RxDawg

October 8, 2006 09:05 PM | Link to this

Thanks Donna, most of the GA fans are not that down. Its more that the “downer” fans are more vocal.

By Terry

October 8, 2006 09:07 PM | Link to this

That was the poorest display of tackling I have ever seen. the Dogs looked like a high school team. WRAP YOUR ARMS AROUND THE PLAYER. Pass defense was also embarassing.

By SECTony

October 8, 2006 09:15 PM | Link to this

Finally, some true FOOTBALL fans and not one-uppers. Georgia fans, your team has a lot of good points, most noticeably your offense. Your defense suffered last night but don’t take anything away from Erik Ainge. I’ll be pulling for you the rest of the year, ‘specially against FLA. Shore up your defense and kick Florida’s a—.

Good Luck Dawgs.

By K-9 Teeth

October 8, 2006 09:29 PM | Link to this

You guys have got to realize something about our head coach. He has bigger fish to fry with respect to life. That is why he looks so pedestrian at times on the sideline. I can see it in his eyes. It would not surprise me if at any time he pulled a Bill McCartney (former Colorado coach and Promise Keepers chief). You see this coaching gig has provided Coach Richt with many millions which has him set for life, as well as his kids. He has that security. Coaching UGA is his reality, his everyday life. You guys and me, we for the most part have to go to work tomorrow and keep hitting the grind to make ends meet or at least support our lifestyles. We have to keep bustin it to stay ahead. As a result, we use college football as our escape from reality. It gives us something to look forward to, something to make it through the work week. We even get so worked up we post on blogs on the internet :) Coach Richt is not going to fire Coach Martinez, he likes him too much, considers him a friend and that’s not how you treat friends.
The big gig could be up for this run the Dawgs have had. I have the feeling we have become complacent. In order to win BIG (ie National Championships), it is my opinion that you have to have a staff that is willing to win at all costs or at least that has the mentality that winning isn’t everything it is the only thing.
The main thing is, I can’t even argue or contest it if the above is really the way the CMR feels. Maybe it is “just a game.”

By Ol' Ball Coach

October 8, 2006 09:46 PM | Link to this

I want to personally welcome Tennessee to the half-a-hundred club. 51 is not as much as we put on ‘em a few years back but it’still gotta sting a bit. I suspect the bandwagon is a bit lighter today.

By trouble.in.athens.again

October 8, 2006 09:58 PM | Link to this

Hey Puppy fans! Tell your school President he needs to lower the entrance standards for athletes even more. These recruits aren’t getting it done. Last time I checked, competing in the SEC doesn’t mean allowing a team to score a half a hundred points on you. Ha Ha Ha Ha. So overrated! Pathetic! What a joke of a team and school. The recent happenings really make your school look like a joke both academically and athletically. Good luck with the rest of your schedule losers!

By Dawgs2006

October 8, 2006 10:11 PM | Link to this

trouble.in.athens.again:

Please thank your mother for all of her kindness last night. She chewed up the top of my headboard and now I have to replace it. But it was all good!

By scott

October 8, 2006 10:24 PM | Link to this

ROCKY TOP, YOU’LL ALWAYS BE—HOME SWEET HOME TO ME. GOOD OLE ROCKY TOP. WHEW, ROCKY TOP TENNESSEE

By scott

October 8, 2006 10:26 PM | Link to this

rocky top you’ll always be home sweet home to me

By dawgma

October 8, 2006 10:34 PM | Link to this

I said it once, and now let me say it again, Willie Martinez(WM) IS NOT Brian Van(BVG) Gorder. Coach BVG made sure that every player played 110% every down, play like the game was on the line regardless of the situation. Coach WM plays scared, scared to take chances and risks (give up 15 yards, but not the big one). What is the difference between driving 80 yards and scoring on us in less than a minute and and driving 80 yards and scoring on us in 8 minutes. I can tolerate taking a chance at a big play (interception, fumble, etc..)and end up giving up the big play. I can’t tolerate playing scared and passive (soft cover 2 zone defense)just to be rolled over play after play. Coach WM either has to learn the new way that every other team in NCAA Football plays defense (LSU D), or fire his a**. This defensive scheme(soft cover 2)will not work in the SEC, will someone please pass that along to coach WM.

Second for CMR, since he wants to be the offensive coordinator as well…..I am tired of hearing him say over and over again tht we are going to run the ball next game. Only to start the first half of the game running all over the opposing defense with authority and gaining positive results, just to come out the second half throwing every down with QB’s that cant execute the game plan properly. Let me just say it and I will be done…….”RUN THE BALL UNTILL EVERY RB DROPS FROM EXHAUSTION”.

By dawgma

October 8, 2006 10:38 PM | Link to this

I said it once, and now let me say it again, Willie Martinez(WM) IS NOT Brian Van(BVG) Gorder. Coach BVG made sure that every player played 110% every down, play like the game was on the line regardless of the situation. Coach WM plays scared, scared to take chances and risks (give up 15 yards, but not the big one). What is the difference between driving 80 yards and scoring on us in less than a minute and and driving 80 yards and scoring on us in 8 minutes. I can tolerate taking a chance at a big play (interception, fumble, etc..)and end up giving up the big play. I can’t tolerate playing scared and passive (soft cover 2 zone defense)just to be rolled over play after play. Coach WM either has to learn the new way that every other team in NCAA Football plays defense (LSU D), or fire his a**. This defensive scheme(soft cover 2)will not work in the SEC, will someone please pass that along to coach WM.

Second for CMR, since he wants to be the offensive coordinator as well…..I am tired of hearing him say over and over again tht we are going to run the ball next game. Only to start the first half of the game running all over the opposing defense with authority and gaining positive results, just to come out the second half throwing every down with QB’s that cant execute the game plan properly. Let me just say it and I will be done…….”RUN THE BALL UNTILL EVERY RB DROPS FROM EXHAUSTION”.

By SunDawg

October 8, 2006 10:57 PM | Link to this

Our Dawgs will bounce back, never fear. However, I do think that whoever gives the team the pep talk at halftime should be replaced.

Rocky T, good win; your second half “A” game was better than our first half “A” game.

Travelin’ to Athens this week for homecoming. GO DAWGS

By Asswipe

October 8, 2006 11:01 PM | Link to this

Well Said dawgma, you hit the nail right on the head!!!!!!!!!!

By asswipe

October 8, 2006 11:09 PM | Link to this

Coach Wee willey had taken the bite out of the bulldawgs, he has made them the prancing poodles. You take the aggression out of the players and let them read and react. How polite, read and react. Would someone care for some tea please. Tenn must have been loving it!

By GM

October 8, 2006 11:13 PM | Link to this

The bottom line is turnovers…UGA had 4 and TN had 0. That’s the difference. If we don’t turn the ball over we win. It’s not a Martinez problem, or not adjusting, or bad play calling, or Tra Battle….it’s turnovers. You lose the turnover abttle and you lose the game.

By Chris

October 8, 2006 11:23 PM | Link to this

After watching replays of some of Joe T’s completions early in the game I realized he didn’t even play well in the first half. The three big catches in the first half were all on bad throws where the receivers made great catches. Then 2 interceptions and a fumble later on.

Terrible game all around for him. Like I’ve said since before the season I’ll take a few losses with Stafford starting to get him ready for next year…but let’s get him ready by letting him start from here on out.

Plus it looks like we aren’t going to win any more with Joe T. starting than we would with Stafford starting…we may even win less. So let’s let Stafford take this team over from here on.

By H Strick

October 8, 2006 11:36 PM | Link to this

A defensive unit cannot stay on the field as much as the Dawgs’ players had to play on Saturday night. The offense seemed to sputter way too much every time Georgia got the ball during the second half, so the defense had to return to the field often. It is understandable that Joe T’s injured ankle probably needed rest during the second half and may have prevented him from playing at top form. The offense needed Stafford–or perhaps Cox–on the field as quarterback during the second half in order to provide more consistant leadership for the team…and provide some rest for the Dawgs’ defensive players. I agree with the earlier comment that it’s time to start thinking about the team’s future, i.e., using Stafford and/or Cox more and more so that next year’s quarterback will have a depth of experience (that Joe T really does not have) in leading the team. Apparently the two freshmen quarterbacks have immense talent. They need more and more experience to put that talent to work. And PS–I think Mark Richt is a quality coach, and I hope he will not listen to anyone that might be urging him to return to Florida. He is good for Georgia, and Georgia is good for him! Go-o-o Dawgs!

By H Strick

October 8, 2006 11:37 PM | Link to this

A defensive unit cannot stay on the field as much as the Dawgs’ players had to play on Saturday night. The offense seemed to sputter way too much every time Georgia got the ball during the second half, so the defense had to return to the field often. It is understandable that Joe T’s injured ankle probably needed rest during the second half and may have prevented him from playing at top form. The offense needed Stafford–or perhaps Cox–on the field as quarterback during the second half in order to provide more consistant leadership for the team…and provide some rest for the Dawgs’ defensive players. I agree with the earlier comment that it’s time to start thinking about the team’s future, i.e., using Stafford and/or Cox more and more so that next year’s quarterback will have a depth of experience (that Joe T really does not have) in leading the team. Apparently the two freshmen quarterbacks have immense talent. They need more and more experience to put that talent to work. And PS–I think Mark Richt is a quality coach, and I hope he will not listen to anyone that might be urging him to return to Florida. He is good for Georgia, and Georgia is good for him! Go-o-o Dawgs!

By dawg in denver

October 8, 2006 11:39 PM | Link to this

Well last night was brutal, but I can’t say I didn’t think a loss was possible to a tenn team getting better each week. A loss is one thing, but a being humiliated on our home field on national television with the stands full of blue chip recruits. I think we ran out to the lead on our emotion and we saw Joe T. as good as we ever will in that first quarter and a half. Once the game settled down UT crushed us.
In my opinion we need a new DC. The other article on ajc mentioning losing three of last four to top 15 teams an that in those losses we have given up 500 yards or 50 points..ugh. Too bad we lost van gorder because he could have taken us to a nat. championship, but I am sure there are some comparable coaches available. I would be surprised if anything is done midseason, but after the season it will need to happen.
Say what you will about the field position last night, but they still rolled for almost 400 yds offense! CMR is the man for the job and we should all remember spurrier didn’t get his nat. champ. until he found stoops. Remember ron zook? We need to milk the clock as much as possible and use our great rb trio. I think we can win with stafford if we could do that. Whether CMR will do it is another questions. Oh well…hope we are awake for vand and msu before the next big one. Go Dawgs.

By HPfan

October 8, 2006 11:54 PM | Link to this

King’s analysis of the QB predicament is a good one. Georgia needs to get ready for next year. Florida’s true freshman Tebow will have a year under his belt; same with Arkansas true freshman Mustain. The Dawgs’ record this year would likely be no worse if Stafford starts over Joe T.

By garrett

October 9, 2006 12:00 AM | Link to this

Recruiting news flash: Obi Conrad will NOT be a Bulldog. I’m a limo driver and just picked him up at the airport from his Colorado visit. He literally laughed at the idea of going to UGA now. Just thought you’d like to know.

By curly

October 9, 2006 12:00 AM | Link to this

During the 2005 football season, I emailed AJC’s Carter Strickland regarding his definite negative journalism about UGA. He wrote me back and said that he did NOT like UGA, nor did he like the SEC. Why is this journalist writing football comments, if he doesn’t even like the sport, much less the Bulldogs? Cynthia Tucker and Carter Strickland need an extended vacation to some extremely remote area.

By SoCalDawg

October 9, 2006 12:06 AM | Link to this

Chris,

Nobody expected us to score 33 points with JT under center. Nobody. Chris, you wouldn’t have given him a snowballs chance in hell of doing that. And if someone had told you he would, you’d have bet we win going away.

The guy exceeds expectations by a mile and he still gets no respect. Well, from you at least. I thought he played a great game.

When I watched the highlights today, I was actually suprised at how good JT looked in the first half. He had the offense clicking. I just flat out disagree about his completions looking bad. If you can’t trust your recievers to go up and make a play, you aren’t going to have a prayer.

Be honest. If someone had told you we were gonna score 24 points in the first half (or 33 in the game for that matter), you’d have bet the house on the game.

By missy

October 9, 2006 12:07 AM | Link to this

This is a fishy tale! Do you have a computer in your limo, and if Obi Conrad was visiting Colorado as a possible college for him to show off his talents, then UGA is really lucky that he isn’t coming. Not all teams have perfect records, and it would be good if some prospective players thought they could contribute to a team becoming better.

By George P. Burdell

October 9, 2006 12:12 AM | Link to this

K-9 if you think MR thinks it is just a game then ask him to give up his millions on his contract, or give up playing questionable recruits, etc. You are so far off it is laughable. Schools have already said no to Caleb King because he won’t cut it and yet UGA has him on the sidelines to witness the a$$ whipping. I’ll bet Jacoby Monroe ends up at Hargrave next year and goes on to either Florida, FSU, or your beloved Dawgs, Cross in hand of course. Make no doubt about it, MR uses these athletes just like all of them, and he will take anyone he thinks he can get in the school so long as they will help his football team.

By George P. Burdell

October 9, 2006 12:15 AM | Link to this

JT didn’t score 33 under center, your kickooff an punt return teams scored 14 of those.

By BirdDawg

October 9, 2006 12:23 AM | Link to this

Where’s Hunk and Altamaha.

Even the two blindest of blind homers can’t come on here and defend Joe Terribleshinski and Willie Martinez, the DC who Blitz Forgot.

I stand by my original breakdown.

Joe T’s numbers were inflated by some spectacular grabs that should have been INTs. He looks terrible throwing the ball. He doesn’t look good in the pocket, and didn’t even before he got hurt.

And no, Willie did not blitz a lot last night. And when he did, they were not disguised at all. No stunts to try and cover for a blitzing LB. Just more of the same from Willie M… plain vanilla.

I am sick and tired of watching plain vanilla from Willie. Was David Pollack plain vanilla? Was Thomas Davis plain vanilla? Was Brian FREAKING Van Gorder plain vanilla?

HELL F-ING NO!!!

When we run the ball from the I, we score.

So why did Coach abandon that last night?

WHY IS COACH RICHT SO DAMN STUBBORN!!!

This is not FSU and this is not the ACC and this is not 1993!!!!!

This is UGA, in the SEC, in 2006. The teams in this league are all talented. The teams in the league play defense! This is a real football conference.

In a real football conference, you cannot run the ball from the shotgun affectively. You have to line up in the I, or maybe in a two back set with the QB under center… not in the freaking shotgun!!!

WHY ARE YOU SO DAMN STUBBORN MARK RICHT!!!

You need to fire Willie Martinez and do what you should have done last year and that is to hire the firey Rodney Garner as your DC. As DC needs to be firey. An OC should be calm. A guy like Martinez is a career position coach, or a career assistant. He does make for a good coordinator. He has no emotion. He shows no emotion. The great DC’s in college football show emotion and are emotional. Erk, VanG, Mike Stoops and Bob Stoops.

And the great DCs in college football don’t call plays like a scared p-ssy.

That’s harsh language, but that sums up Willie Martinez succinctly. He’s a scared p-ssy. And he, as well as Joe T and Coach yet again abandoning the run, cost us last night’s game.

What a pitiful display from a team that is vastly more talented than it has played the last 3 weeks.

I don’t know how to do web sites… but some needs to start a FIREWILLIEMARTINEZ.com website tomorrow! When you do, post it here, and I will be one of the first to sign up.

By DANGEROUS

October 9, 2006 12:33 AM | Link to this

What was so bad about Joe T? Hell, I thought he played pretty damn good. Looked like Kregg Lumpkin missed his block on the tipped ball for the 1st int., then it looked like Massoqua got his shirt sleeve nearly pulled off on the 2nd with a no call! Ga has no chance with any other QB, sorry but Richt either hasn’t or just can’t coach them up ehough to go in there and audable out of a bad play and JT can. Whats the talk about bad passes? I remember Greene throwing a very similar long pass to Gibson one game against Alabama. All QBs throw the ball into traffic. Abandom this year just to play Stafford, are you crazy. Obviously your not the one out there playing your heart out. Ga still could be in the SEC hunt! Tenn and Fla still have very tough games and if Ga could win out and Tenn lose 1 more they go. Come on don’t give up yet! I think if anything Joe T was the brightest spot of the whole game besides some special teams. I love Kreg Lumpkin , but he made 3 huge mistakes. 1st he missed the block that caused the tipped ball,2nd he got a personal foul for facemask and 3rd he missed the block on the blocked punt(let’s just put everybody on the freakin line). And then there’s the Big D that didn’t play well the second half. Where were Charles and Q Moe with the pressure. GA STILL HAS ALOT TO PLAY FOR! PLAY JOE T IF YOU WANT A CHANCE! AND NO THIS ISN’T JOE T

By BirdDawg

October 9, 2006 12:37 AM | Link to this

Wow… SoCal is blind enough to defend Joe Terribleshinski.

I’ve said it since April… this team gains nothing, not now and not in the future from playing Joe T.

And I mean that he should not play a single snap. We need to win, or lose, and yes, we will lose some, with Matthew Stafford and no one else.

It is the best thing to do with the future of this team. Look, yes, we can still win the SEC, but that takes beating Florida and Auburn and having Alabama or Auburn beating Tennessee.

But here’s the thing… Joe T’s never beaten an SEC team. Matt has.

So why is starting Joe Terribleshinski so much better than starting Matthew Stafford?

Joe T had nothing to do with any of the points we scored last night. Rewatch the game, because I refuse to, I have it imprinted on my memory. In three passes that he threw up in the first half that should have been picked up, one was dropped in the endzone by a Tennessee corner, and the other two were circus catches by our guys.

The recievers, Kregg Lumpkin, Brown, and Henderson were the guys responsible for our points last night.

Giving credit to Joe T, who showed his true self in the second half, discredits the guys with actual talent.

We need to win or lose with Matthew. And that’s it. End of story.

And yes, Willie Martinez needs to be fired today, tomorrow, or ASAFP!

By DANGEROUS

October 9, 2006 12:43 AM | Link to this

BRIAN VANGORDER IS GONE BECAUSE UGA SHOWED NO GRATITUDE AND LOYALTY TO HIM IN PAY! HE WANTED TO BE PAYED AND HE HAD EARNED IT, BUT ADAMS AND EVANS WOULD NOT HERE IT!!!!!!! THAT IS FACT!!!!! HE LOVED GA AND DIDN’T WANT TO LEAVE. HE DID AND HATED EVERY MINUTE OF IT AND GOT AN OPORTUNITY TO COME BACK AND DID NOT ONLY FOR HIMSELF BUT MAINLY HIS FAMILY!!!!!!!! FACT PURE FACT!

By ole smokey1944

October 9, 2006 12:45 AM | Link to this

A few comments about uga vs.smokey on satdy night. (1) Things are never as bad or as good as they seem at the time. An old Ga. friend of mine once said “the sun don’t shine on the same dogs butt everyday”. This was the Vols day (like last year and 4 yrs ago was UGA’s). Occasionally you will have a “tweener” year…this is your tweener. I fully expect the dawgs to have full set of teeth next year. (2) Dewey Warren the old Tennessee quaterback from S. Ga once said that having two q’backs is like having no qbs. That’s true, as we so conclusively proved last year. (3) This conference is stronger than a bear’s breath (ask Auburn), and you never know when someone is going to forget that, and get their overconfident azz handed to them. So all is not lost with one loss, now is not the time to be calling for this coach or that coach to start packing his bags. The season is only half over and we have already had a number of surprises. Assuredly, there will be more. Good luck the rest of the year, now go kick some gator, tiger and jacket butt.

By DANGEROUS

October 9, 2006 12:52 AM | Link to this

BirdDawg I guess the difference in you and I last night is that you were drunk. You are crazy if you think Joe T was that bad and had nothing to do with Ga’s success. Joe T was handcuffed last year in our loss to Fla. Your also asking these kids to go out there and risk there health for nothing(a handcuffed Safford) Thats b******!

By Andrew

October 9, 2006 01:14 AM | Link to this

BirdDawg, we did blitz a significant amount in the second half, I guarantee it. If you disagree then I don’t think you understand what a blitz is. I am not saying we went apesh*t with the blitz like LSU, but we did a lot more than normal. It just didn’t work because our lb’s are untalented and can’t get there, not becasue we didn’t try. On Ainge’s long completion to set up UT’s last score you’ll notice we brought all our lb’s and it takes them about 5 seconds to get there. By the time TT break’s through, Ainge has already thrown the ball. I’m not happy with Willie either…giving up 51 at home isn’t ok no matter what but your points make no sense. Was BVG vanilla??? Hell yes he was. He and Willie play the same scheme. They were essentially co-defensive coordinators while BVG was here.

And why is Richt so stubborn?? Maybe he is sticking to the principles that won him 2 SEC titles in 5 years and built the premiere program in the conference. That might be it. Nothing wrong with Mark and it is a shame when our fans don’t see it.

By SamoanDawg

October 9, 2006 01:34 AM | Link to this

We’re very predictable on Defense. Same ‘ole boring scheme every week. How about disguising our blitz better? Zone is too soft.

Turnovers killed us.

Kirby Smart for a DC.

By MadMerf

October 9, 2006 01:39 AM | Link to this

BirdDawg:

I must agree with DANGEROUS on this one, Joe T. had the offense clicking in the first half. He put points on the board against a good UT defense, mostly in the 1st half, which is more than the young guys could manage against inferior defenses in recent weeks.

The atmospere was electric, and there is no telling how a freshman QB would react facing what is now a legitimate top ten team. The WRs finally reemerged at the same time JT3 did, whether or not that is coincidence I don’t know. CMR knows his QBs better than anyone, and he knows who will put us in position to win. Who are we to question his game time decisions, especially those of us who refuse to watch game film?!

On the subject of BVG, our ex “bad cop” is having a tough time in Statesboro. The Eagles have dropped 2 of 3 home games already and the faithful are grumbling. Sure would be nice to have him back, along with a secondary guy who knows how to coach!! (Kirby Smart comes to mind.)

On a positive note to a bad weekend, the dawgs got a huge verbal from one of the top juniors in the nation, WR AJ Green, So. Carolina’s top overall player. Also, T. Sturdivant changed his status back to “solid.” On the down side, Eric Berry didn’t sound as impressed, and he is apparently headed north. He will wait ‘til signing day to announce, but after reading his weekend assessment, we have alot of ground to make up with him.

We’re still in the top 15, so keep your heads up dawgs!!!!!!!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

October 9, 2006 02:25 AM | Link to this

Here I go again but I have a couple of observations. 1. I saw true freshman playing QB all over the TV> Sat. Different circumstances but true freshmen just the same. Havn’t changed my mine about MR hiring a “OC” coordinator so he can be the HEAD COACH and over see everything. He has a lot of decisions to make and that’s the way it should be. NOW, we have a lot of FB to play and to me, how MR handles the adversity of ‘06 will show his worth. Most important thing is for this team to REALLY GROW and I don’t think they have so far. Decisions must be made.

By Willy: Blitzkrieg or bust!

October 9, 2006 03:03 AM | Link to this

“They executed and we weren’t making plays,” defensive coordinator Willie Martinez said. “When you lose a game like this, all you can say is you lost.”

“You can’t give a great quarterback like that time,” Moses said.

Two conflicting quotes…

What’s the truth beyond the cliches?

It is all about the Mind of the Team, and their are principally three at UGA: the headcoach, the defense coach, and the Quarterback.

The Quarterback is the most pivotal player on both sides of the ball-

He is the Spirit of the Team, the wildcard if you will-

On the one hand, if he’s hot everyone’s into it, Spirit is everywhere, the fans feel it, commonly it gets the name: momentum (but that doesn’t truly express it as it is everywhere and infects fans and players alike).

If you rattle the QB then your success rate increases a thousand fold-

If you have the talent and speed like UGA then you can get in the face of any QB in the country, and more than likely win-

That is why the running game is so critical: it keeps the Defense off balance with respect to the QB-

But the running game can be easily stopped with UGA’s size, power, training-

It is the QB situation on the other end that will kill Willy and UGA-

Leave Tereshinski in: he knows a hell of a lot more than the freshmen-

What put out the lights for him was not his fault: it was failing to attack Ainge, who was rattled, disturbed all last season before Cutcliff arrived-

Tennessee should win the rest of their games because of Cutcliff-

But they are very beatable and Willy Martinez blew it again against a good team!

Van Gorder was the best because he would blitz a ton, even when the BullDawg Nation had less highend talent-

Blitz or bust, Georgia can beat any team, but with Martinez, we can also lose to any team-

BullDawg Nation call write and complain to Richt Eastwood!

By Willy: Blitzkrieg or bust!

October 9, 2006 03:08 AM | Link to this

I want to clarify to you all what is at stake here:

Football is a game of Minds, then Strong, fast, talented physical bodies, commonly called players-

The Minds are the scheming HEAD COACHES. The bodies are the fighting players-

In order to make a spectular play, in order to be great, in order to get what is called MOMENTUM, you need a LEADER-

The Leader in football is commonly called the Quarterback.

He distributes the Mind of the Head Coaches to the players-

He does this by play calling and distributing the ball, i.e. passing or handing off or calling audibles-

All passes, runs, and audibles are designed by the Head Coaches-

So the QB is the medium of that Mind, he is what is called in Philosophy, Spirit-

Spirit is movement, it is energy, it is the condition of all momentum, all great runs and passes-

Why is football a game of Momentum? Because it falls on the shoulders of the QB, who is the team’s leader in the form of a physical player who relays the Coach’s plans to the players-

Now if you can rattle, knock down, frustrate, i.e. blitz, hit, attack the opposing QB then 99 out of 100 tries your defense wins.

The words Defense and Offense are abstract-

Statistics lie to you all-

Football is a game of chess, a game of Head Coaches and Quarterbacks-

In order to win, in order to get Spirit going, in order to rouse the crowd, in order to Win every time, you must rattle the opposing QB-

If you do this, even mediocre talented QBs can shine, can bring Spirit to the DAWG NATION.

We are a Nation, we are a family of alumni, players, coaches, fathers and mothers and sons and daughters who live for and through the word BULLDAWGS!

Bulldawgs blitz, that is, Bulldawgs don’t sit back like frightened puppies- They are mean, and should bite the hell out of Gators, Tigers, Volunteers, what have you-

The responsible thing is to tell Richt Eastwood your concerns, and stop the tirades with hillbillies, rednecks, and Gator geeks-

We need to do one thing to beat Florida and Auburn and Vandy and KY and GT: get the defense to swarm in the form of a constant aggressive, LSU style (think Nick Saban here) all out blitz!

Do y’all not recall Van Gorder?

The blitz beats the QB down, who is the Spirit, the very condition of possibility for any bigtime Victory-

We have been nothing less than puppies versus the weaker teams, content to sit on them with our superior weight, and physcial strength-

Blitz is the manifestation of Defensive Spirit in so far as it is pure movement, a violent aggressive all out attack, Kamakazi strike on the opposing team’s lifeforce!

Blitz or bust, my beloved Bulldawg Nation!

Call Richt Eastwood and bust his chops for not getting on little Willie’s meager, worthless conservative policy- And remember always my great BULLDAWG NATION: Stats lie, are like Hollywood glitter-

What we need is an idea to take shape: the blitzkrieg, non-existent since Van Gorder’s untimely departure!

God bless the Bulldawg Nation!

Go Tereshinski, don’t get down with worthless criticism, you are the Spirit this year: we all remember your TD vs. Florida last year-

It is not your fault, as it sits always and mightily on the head of Willie Martinez!

Your energy, passion, and leadership is truly BULLDAWG NATION!

Don’t let the Atlanta Journal Constitution wannabe Sports Commentators like little Jeff Schultz get to you-

They have no clue about the philosophy of Spirit, the Spirit of football, the Spirit of the University of Georgia, they are Techies and Wannabes-

Go Tereshinski, Go GA, Go Dawgs, Beat Vandy, and remember: blitz Leak, and knock Tebow’s highbrown down with DAWG Grit!

By dawg in denver

October 9, 2006 03:24 AM | Link to this

Blitzkreig…van gorder was not a heavy blitzing DC. I don’t know why you keep saying he was. What he was in fact was a better motivator and schemer that WM and rarely would you see such poor tackling from his defenses. He took great talent and had them in position to make plays.

By Willy: Blitzkrieg or bust!

October 9, 2006 03:41 AM | Link to this

Thanks dawg in denver for clarifying that point-

I agree, but the idea of blitzkreig, is that of a universal swarming of the ball and attacking all out agressively-

However, Van Gorder did go violently and often after the opposing QB-

And not with the meager front 4 snell attack-

By Brandon

October 9, 2006 05:39 AM | Link to this

I want Brien van G back. Willie Matinez need to be gone after this year. Our defense hasn’t been the same since Brien left and the calibar of athletes we have isn’t worse hell maybe better. Takling was an issue that really needs to be addressed

By Willy: Blitzkrieg or bust!

October 9, 2006 05:41 AM | Link to this

To Dawgma, Birdawg, Dangerous, esp. Andrew, Bill King, all the loving Bulldawg Nation:

Please see the Willie Martinez quote and the one followed by Quentin Moses-

TALENT IS ABSTRACT: we have awesome players with awesome heart!

IT IS ALL ABOUT THE MIND AND THE SPIRIT OF THE TEAM REGARDLESS OF ABSTRACTIONS SUCH AS TALENT, STATS., ETC. THAT YOU GET ON ESPN AND SPORTSTALK RADIO!!!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

October 9, 2006 05:59 AM | Link to this

Did Phat Phil really say at the half that he didn’t see how we could stop them?

By Willy: Blitzkrieg or bust!

October 9, 2006 06:05 AM | Link to this

Yes Buck, and Willie Martinez hid behind a blatant cliche when he said GA lost because it lost, and Tennessee won because it won, blaming it essentially on the PLAYERS, who worked their butts off for his conservative MIND, i.e. scheme:

“They executed and we weren’t making plays,” defensive coordinator Willie Martinez said. “When you lose a game like this, all you can say is you lost.”

“You can’t give a great quarterback like that time,” Moses said.

Two conflicting quotes…

What’s the truth beyond the cliches?

Blitzkrieg or bust Bulldawg Nation!

By spud

October 9, 2006 06:09 AM | Link to this

if there is going to be a martinez firing it will come at the end of the season. The one and only persom making that decision is the president adams coach R will have some input so will the A,D. I think if we continue to lose the way we did sat there will be changes coachR will not make the final decision, as far coach vanG pay him well enough and he will come simple as that

By Willy: Blitzkrieg or bust!

October 9, 2006 06:27 AM | Link to this

I agree Spud, but the changes need to start now with us as a Bulldawg Nation:

Willie Martinez hides behind cliches and conservative schemes-

He is the MIND of the DEFENSE, HE not only trains the PLAYERS, but they EXECUTE his PLAYS on every darn down!

To say “we weren’t making plays” is a cop out: his PLAYS or IDEAS were not working—ever!

To say: “When you lose a game like this, all you can say is you lost.” Is to escape, hid behind your players that played or executed your plays-

It is a cowardly move, Tuberville took the blame versus Arkansas, and that was the truth: Coaches are the MINDS of the PLAYERS-

Blitkrieg or bust BULLDAWG NATION!

By Kent

October 9, 2006 06:46 AM | Link to this

Georgia, face it , you are and were OVERRATED. Look at the top 25 and your first 5 games. Now who else would be 5-0 playing that? Now look at the easy remainder of your schedule, Auburn and Florida , THATS IT ! Vandy , MIss Kentucky? Tennessee gave you what you deserved, an eye opener. Take away the 14 points from special teams and it is Nastier than what it was, A BUTT Kickin !

By Willy: Blitzkrieg or bust!

October 9, 2006 07:01 AM | Link to this

Dear Kent,

Cut out the surface remarks that are personally offensive to the BullDaWG Nation!

We talk philosophy of football, spirit and strategy here-

Whomever you rout for, if it’s not the DAWGNATION, begs the point!

The “eye opener” point however is a point well taken with respect to Willie Martinez: see my previous posts!

Blitzkrieg or bust BULLDAWGS!

And please disregard blogs like Kent’s, which tend toward personal affronts, and say nothing of PHILOSOPHICAL SUBATANCE, Like the MOVEMENT of SPIRIT and BLITZKRIEG!

By Willy: Blitzkrieg or bust!

October 9, 2006 07:06 AM | Link to this

To Kent, and to my beloved BULLDAWG NATION:

On Ratings and MEDIA-HYPE:

We all know that ratings are abstract and mean NOTHING!

If we eliminated ratings, the game of football would boil down to Winners and Losers!

We did not win yesterday because we did not blitzkrieg!

We are not number one because we do not incarnate the idea of the blitzkrieg, a la LSU under Nick Saban!

Blitzkrieg of bust Bulldawg Nation: call Richt Eastwood this week and bust his chops constantly and persistently about this!

Frustrate him!

By RedandBlackAttack

October 9, 2006 07:21 AM | Link to this

The Bulldogs played really well Saturday night… for half the game. The second half play was very disheartening to watch. It sure did not look like the players were focused, instructed, or positioned properly. There were some great plays in the second half, but when the fumbles, interceptions, and blocked punts are racked up, with all the talent that the Red and Black put on the field, there is only one place to look. Poor execution from poor coaching and poor decision making. The Dogs definitely need some fire from the sideline because this type of inconsistent play does not work and really comes off as being uninspired.

I really do hope that we see Stafford and Joe Cox play QB from here on out this year. The Dogs need those two to get some good experience for the future, and more importantly for one of them to step up to lead the pack. Coach Richt is a great person, but he needs to make some serious adjustments and re-assess. There really is too much talent on this team to perform as poorly as the team did in the second half. The first half play and the South Carolina game prove that fact. Tennessee is loaded too and they really delivered it to us, but this is not Coach Richt’s first rodeo. He knows better. Or at least he should know better by this many times through our SEC schedule. It is time now to regroup and refocus. We need some good defense and a lot of great ground pounding with some young gun slinging mixed in there with an improved kicking game. Back to the basics to grow the “Young Guns”. Here we go Georgia. Let’s Go Dogs!!!

By Willy: Blitzkrieg or bust!

October 9, 2006 07:26 AM | Link to this

Beloved BullDAWG NATION:

I sound off on this, as I will go to work like the rest of you today-

I have been calling Coach Richt, “Richt Eastwood” and the point is this:

He is a great coach, a star, like Clint Eastwood-

He has the winner, toughguy, no-nonsense aura.

This leads to a winning attitude from above which trickles down to his players who usually win!

This is always the case, and there should be NO TALK HERE of Firing, either him or little WILLIE Martinez!

Firing sucks, they work their jobs like the rest of the DAWG NATION-

The responsible thing to do is to pressure them, to in fact BLITZKRIEG them with our demands, which are powerful philosophical truths about the game of football in regard to UGA and the BULLDAWG NATION!

Richt EASTWOOD needs wake-up calls! Period-

This will effect the outcome of the Vandy game, mark my words-

But we must think of Florida here and Auburn-

I gurantee that the winner of that key grudge match will boil down to the Blitzkrieg!

Either Leak or Cox will get mowed down, and the one who can’t take the heat will be the one who loses!

This same point can be applied to the fickle Tereshinski-Stafford controversy, about which Richt Eastwood needs to do something and fast!

Tereshinksi is BULLDAWG NATION, Matthew Stafford is still a youngling, a padawan, a pretty boy QB: this is what separates him from BRAD PITT TEBOW at Florida-

Tebow thinks he’s the PITT of Troy: look at him kick butt! even play at Michael Jordan! This is the true meaning of Spirit in Sports!

Look at Stafford look over his shoulder and be compared to a baby!

Stafford needs more Georgia Grit before he can take the Blitzkrieg of the SEC!

God Bless the Bulldawg Nation, may it learn the true meaning of Blitzkrieg soon!

By Willy: Blitzkrieg or bust!

October 9, 2006 07:35 AM | Link to this

Good points Red and Black attack, which by the way, is the true meaning of Blitzkrieg!

But “young guns” need to be tough and Georgia grit, and truly understand what it means to be BULLDAWG NATION!

Stafford needs to learn something from the BULLDAWG NATION PASSION and FIRE of Joe Tereshinski, which is something Stafford still cannot fathom! Period, nuff said!

Matthew padawan and pretty boy Stafford will lead us to the National Championship in future years because he will Watch a true DAWGNATION PASSION, in the form of JOE GEORGIA GRIT T, kick the Gators in the rear!

Support Joe T, and blitzkrieg Stafford: if he’s all that, then he needs toughness and nameless passion of the BullDAWG NATION to take on the blitzkrieg of the SEC’s Auburn and Florida, and even the mighty GT this year!

By Dbow

October 9, 2006 07:45 AM | Link to this

You guys are all so entertaining! You don’t know a great deal about football, but you’re always good for a few laughs, especially the Trade-school boys writing into the paper while wearing their “Bob the Builder” pajamas! Dawgs will always rule the state of GA. Tech can’t fill up a 50K seat stadium unless they’re playing us - they should thank us for keeping them on our schedule.

By George

October 9, 2006 08:12 AM | Link to this

“The losses read like a familiar script. The offense is adequate. The defense is horrible”

FIRE WILLIE MARTINEZ NOW!!!!!!!!

By Brett

October 9, 2006 08:18 AM | Link to this

Everybody keeps trashing JoeT! Clearly he has a solid grasp of the game plan and can motivate the offense to move the ball. See the entire first half…3 drives of over 80 yards a piece and 24 points to account for it! It looked to me like the offense was firing on all cylinders to me!

The biggest problem I saw was on the other side of the ball…the defense! Can someone tell me why we were playing zone coverage all night? We had a whole parking lot open down field, Ainge took total advantage of it the whole game and it was never adjusted…sounds like a coaching issue to me! Even Fulmer said it himself at the end of the first half…”they can’t stop us”.

The only problem I saw on offense was with the blocking…and there were two key blocks missed by the same player that accounted for 14 points! The batted pass for an interception that ultimately led to UT’s first 7 in the second half: Lumpkin had a key block to make and he waited to make it until UT’s defender was in mid-air, literally! Had he gone up and blocked, we would have avoided what quite possibly was the turning point in the game. The other 7 points came off another missed block by Lumpkin: the blocked punt in the end zone. Lumpkin let a UT defender go right by him! UT blocks the punt and recovers it in the end zone!

The first half belonged to the Georgia offense (and that includes JoeT) and special teams! Tennessee’s offense was on, but not their defense. As for the second half, Tennessee was all on and we were not! Period. Had we been consistent, something we have always had a problem with, we would have seen a different outcome!

By BullochDawg

October 9, 2006 08:22 AM | Link to this

Bill pretty much sums it up. If the Sprint Draw doesn’t work the first five times, lets run five more times for no yardage. My son’s high school team uses more plays than that pure vanilla stuff Saturday. I know you have more plays, use them. You also have three top RB’s…learn to use them too. Enough of these single back sets. At least put two back there so the other team has a 50/50 chance of guessing who’s going to get the ball, instead of keying on one guy…7 yds deep in the backfield. About the QB; who knows. depends on which week it is. I just think it’s a shame that we’re coming into game 7 with no idea who our starting QB or RB is. I remember how unimpressed I was with DJ in his early years, but his senior year, when he knew he was going to be the starter, he started looking like one and played the part very well. I think this could be a problem with our guys now. Now on to defense…or lack thereof. Why on Earth do you keep pressure on a QB known to not handle pressure well until you get him 3rd and long. Then you decide to drop back and rush three, with your backs giving ten-yard cushion on their routes. How is this supposed to work? Well, let me tell you how it did work all night long…not too good! I will agree with one poster that we don’t have the talent on D we once had, but we still recruit the top players. A DC should be able to do very well with this talent pool. Our backs looked completely lost on these routes. That’s either bad coaching or bad playing either way, something has to be done. I only hope that we can write this off as an “off night”. If not, the gayturds must being drooling at the bit. I look for them to put up 70+ points in that game.

By Bryan Carver

October 9, 2006 08:32 AM | Link to this

“We had such a good game plan and thought we knew what they were going to do, and that’s what they did,” Ainge said. “Credit our coaching staff, and we executed. They were only giving us a few different looks, and Coach [David] Cutcliffe did a great job figuring out when those looks were going to come and getting us in good plays.” Erik Ainge on our defense from ESPN.com. Martinez has to go. Muschamp must be brought in. He needs to be paid like Rodney Garner.

By Lance

October 9, 2006 08:36 AM | Link to this

Tale of two Cities — No - Tale of two Dawg Defenses. Just as it was last year it is this year. The GA defense is good (no Ok) one half and bad (no Horrible) the next. You pick which half. FL, AU, GT & WV 2005. CO, TN 2006 - just wait - I will add FL, AU & GT later in the year. People that think Martinez should stay know nothing about college football. And please, do not give me that BS about how our defense ranks nationally when we have played NO ONE!

By 82DAWG

October 9, 2006 08:41 AM | Link to this

This abomination was a program defining moment. Van Gorder’s departure at Georgia was as stark as Cutcliffe’s departure from Tennessee some years back. It could not be any clearer that Martinez is not up the job. He and Calloway need to be replaced. This read and react bull$#!+ was supposed to have gone out when Donnan did. Now it is back? Why? If you have the athletes, you win with an aggressive defense. This defense has proven over and over again it can shut down poor teams but gets bowled over by good ones.

Again, this was a program defining moment. UGA is again a second tier SEC team.

By Captive in TN

October 9, 2006 08:41 AM | Link to this

I can’t say that the outcome of the GA game surprised me when I returned from Africa (that was the positive; I was able to sell my tickets for a nice profit and not sit through this humilitating loss). Anyway, our offensive and defensive line coaches need to relocate to another school. Reassign Rodney Garner to Recruiting exclusively, then find people who know who to prepare our lines - they are pathetic! We will be very, very fortunate to win more than 3 of our remaining games (Vandy, MSU & KY). Get ready for 8-4 and a trip here to Music City if we’re fortunate - other than that, I don’t look forward to Shreveport, LA.

By RockyT

October 9, 2006 08:42 AM | Link to this

In retrospect, zone defense vs. man-to-man…there is NO WAY you cover UT’s 6-2, 6-3 receivers man to man; they are way too tall, too physical, too athletic..it would have been the same result. A BEATDOWN, probably worse than it was. Zone was your best chance. Good Luck the rest of the year, puppy dogs…and we’re definitely cheering for you to be Florida, doesn’t seem likely…but who knows?? Finally, Run the Darn Ball!!!!!!!

By Carlton Powell

October 9, 2006 08:50 AM | Link to this

Good assessment, Bill. I could not believe I sat there in Sanford Stadium and watched us “cough up” a 24-7 lead. Great teams DO NOT do that, EVER. No matter what.

Buck Cochran in NW, I too watched parts of the games with Texas, Florida, and Arkansas. As you note, all have true freshman QB’s along with GA. At this point, of the four, Matt Safford has shown the least progression. Don’t know why, but it was VERY evident. If Stafford is the future, then necessarily the future is NOW, no matter how the rest of the season goes. I can only assume Blake Barnes is a bust, otherwise we’d seen him by now. Mark Richt does have some tough decisions to make. I do not assume victories over Vandy or Miss. State OR Ky at this point. Calvin Johnson HAS to be licking his chops at the thought of working against our DB’s.

FYI, everyone should remember that Kregg Lumpkin did not get all that much playing time in 2003 because he WOULD not block. This problem is nothing new. He needs to step up, NOW.

There is a lot of work to do. What will be the real measure of the season is how much we improve and progress from this point ‘til the end of the season. Improvement CAN be accomplished, but everyone HAS to do their parts.

The SEC is a tough league, and every team HAS to bring their “A” game EVERY week. Just ask Auburn. There is never shame in losing a tough game, but the shame is not taking corrective steps to move forward. That’s what real champions do. We’ll see.

By 82DAWG

October 9, 2006 08:52 AM | Link to this

UGA turned the ball over five times because they were totally outplayed. Georgia’s Quarterbacking is woeful. Besides the D-Line (which is pretty good), the defense is small, undersized and poorly coached. The offense line is truly offensive. If this team doesn’t look just like the Donnan teams of the 90’s, I don’t know what does. I see no way to avoid an 8-4 record at this time. My prediction of the Florida game is 55-12. We will probably miss two point-after-TD conversions.

By Bryan Carver

October 9, 2006 08:53 AM | Link to this

BVG! BVG! BVG!

Kirby! Kirby! Kirby!

WM! WM! WM! (That’s Muschamp, not Martinez)

I know Martinez was here with BVG, but it’s time for a shakeup.

By Lee L.

October 9, 2006 09:00 AM | Link to this

Just one point to make: If you want to compete for National Championships and be a consistant member of the top 5 year in and year out, you must be able to play ‘Man to Man’ coverage at any given time against any given team. No one fears a zone defense and it only takes a few seconds to recognize it and exploit it. As a matter of fact, most top tier teams recognize it before the snap.

Championships are won with a defense who dictates the pace and play of the game and Martinez doesn’t have that ability. We have the athletes, but they are handcuffed by the scheme. Watch the top 5 teams next week and note how their man to man coverage forces the QB to either force a tough throw or bring it down and find another option.

Everyone can live with a great throw and a great receiption every now and then, but it is hard to swallow a wide open receiver standing in a gap between the linebackers and the safeties/corners time after time, while the QB sits back watching 4 defensive linemen rush staight ahead against his 5 and sometimes 6 man line.

Our defense needs to force the QB to make a decision within 4 to 5 seconds. With tight rotating coverage from the D-back and alternating blitzing, you can achieve quick decisions by the QB, which lead to mistakes, turnovers, and 3 and outs. Something our team needs desperately.

By Palmetto State Dawg

October 9, 2006 09:03 AM | Link to this

Please, please get Martinez out of here! We need Van Gorder back….At least he could make adjustments at halftime. Example, 2002 Kentucky game in Lexington. Our tackling is horrible, and secondary is pathetic, and we cannot get any pressure on the qb’s. Sure, we are able to pressure teams like South Carolina, West KY etc….But we can never get pressure on Ainge, Leak or even Brandon Cox. We just sat back there all night & let Ainge pick us apart. Florida came after him, and that’s why they won that game. I heard Ainge after the game, and he basically said that he never even saw Moses or Johnson all night. You’ve got to be kidding me! Also, why is #12 Brandon Miller trying to cover tight ends & receivers? The guy is way too big & slow to keep up with receivers….They should move him to tight end or def. end, as he is too big & slow to play linebacker. We need an offensive coordinator. Someone that can come in & work with the QB’s, and have that be their main focus. Mike Bobo is not the answer. We’re going to get creamed by Florida, Auburn & probably Tech. Where are all these blue chippers that we supposedly have?? To let Tenn score 51 pts on us in our stadium is ridiculous. I cannot understand why our guys cannot make tackles. We’re supposed to have this great offseason strength & conditioning program, but it doesn’t look like it. Unbelievable!

By GMAN

October 9, 2006 09:03 AM | Link to this

The weak sissy schedule finally caught up to us. No way to avoid 7-4, maybe 8-4. Might beat Vandy and KY, but look out for the whuppings we’re gonna take.

By WinderDawg

October 9, 2006 09:11 AM | Link to this

Face facts..the Vols man-handled us at HOME. Vandy will be pumped and will probably beat us. We will also lose to Gators and Tech. At best we can hope for 8-4 and enjoy a nice trip up to Nashville for the Music City Bowl. The season is OVER..suck it up and move on. Bulldogs suck very loudly and the Big Orange proved it.

By BirdDawg

October 9, 2006 09:16 AM | Link to this

Okay, Blitzkreig…

I’ve now read your posts, and with a few acceptions, you are doing nothing but posting the same posts multiple times in the same blog.

Now, if there are two similar themed blogs going on, it is kosher to cut and paste ONCE.

There is no reason to have to reread your same nonsensical posting 3 or 4 times in the same freaking blog!

Cut it out!

And no, Joe T is not Bulldawg Nation. He is Legacy Boy. He is a special teamer in way over his head. He was tremendously lucky last night not to have 5 INTs.

The only way to get Stafford going is one of two things: Consistant playing time and imaginative and consistant playcalling. Mitch Mustain is getting those things in Arkansas.

Mark Richt is no longer consistant or imaginative in his play calling. He used to be, but is no longer. His duties as a HC pull him in too many directions, and until he learns to delegate to someone else (BOBO), then this team will never progress to the highest of the highest levels.

And Blitzbore… what the hell is a youngling or a padiwin? What freaking language are you speaking, son?

I’m going to tell you what I tell BuLL$hit… take your meds, calm down, post the same blog ONCE in a blog, stop with the multiple posts on the same blog.

You’re giving me a headache.

By Phil Hale

October 9, 2006 09:17 AM | Link to this

ok, OK, WE LOST TO TENNESSEE. WE KNEW FROM THE GET GO THAT WE DIDN’T HAVE A QUARTERBACK.THE SEASON IS OVER…DO WE HAVE TO LOSE TO GEORGIA TECH? WHAT ‘BOUT FLORIDA? IF THAT IS WHAT MARK RICHT IS ASKING, WE NEED ANOTHER COACH.

By BirdDawg

October 9, 2006 09:26 AM | Link to this

And BTW, this isn’t the first time that Willie “The Moron” Martinez has used a non-blitzing defense to horrendous effect.

Everyone remembers all the time Chris Leake had to throw the ball last year, right?

Same thing, we were picked apart from the pocket, dinking and dunking in the holes of the zone.

Go read the last call on ESPN.com

Here’s what Eric Ainge had to say, “… Most of the time, I had 3 1/2 to 4 seconds to stand in the pocket and make decisions. Football is really easy when that happens.”

There’s your freaking quote, Willie “The Moron” Martinez!

There’s your freaking quote!

You’re a hack. You suck. And you’re taking this team down with you. BVG’s defense gave up 50 points or 500 yards once, and only once in his career here. You’ve done it 3 times now, and all within the last 10 games!

This is unacceptable.

I hate Michael Adams, but if he fires your sorry @$$ today, Willie Martinez, I might be willing to forgive him everthing!

You hear me Michael Adams, you self-satisfied pr!ck? You fire Willie Martinez today, and all is forgiven!

And Winder… I am hereby revoking your right to use the name of Dawg in your handle. You are unworthy. Unworthy!

By BIGNCDAWG

October 9, 2006 09:26 AM | Link to this

Before the season began I thought this was going to be a rebuilding year. After the first 3 games, my hopes soared. Think back to 79 when the DAWGS had a horrible year. Most DAWG fans were ready to run Dooley out of town. We will be back and we might salvage a good year. One other example came in 56,57,and 58. Butts was being burned at the stake, only to come back in 59 to win the SEC and beat Missouri in the Orange bowl. We have a coaching staff that has taken us to new heights and we are spoiled. All the top tear teams go through this. The young men on this team and our coaches deserve our support. I am disapointed and the team is disapointed in this game. They will work hard and get better. Stay positive.

By scott

October 9, 2006 09:26 AM | Link to this

Wait until we are completely out of the SEC race before throwing in the towel and making a definite change at QB to Stafford. With better defense we could have won that game. I believe UT in the second half scored every time they touched the ball. Thats the big problem.

By OrangeDarkness

October 9, 2006 09:38 AM | Link to this

C’mon dawg fans… it just weren’t your night… Fact is, you got a good team and I hope to heck you take Fla apart, somethin’ we failed to do… but watch out for Tech… they seem to be on a roll…

By SECs the Best

October 9, 2006 09:39 AM | Link to this

Look at the LSU - FL game. What do you think Leak (4 year starter) will do against zone coverage, and the DBacks with all the motion. Then they’ll have Tebo run the line ragged. Martinez needs help figuring how to handle this.

By Greg

October 9, 2006 09:43 AM | Link to this

Biggest differnce between this game and recent UGA vs TN games is the firing of Randy Sanders and re-hiring of David Cutcliff!

By JAXDAWG

October 9, 2006 09:56 AM | Link to this

Willie Martinez will have to step up and meet the challenge of making wise adjustments. The DAWGS were up 24-7 at one point. Although they had turnovers, Martinez’s defense still allowed the VOLS to score off those turnovers. Martinez neeeds to step it up.

By FOOTBALLESEC

October 9, 2006 10:04 AM | Link to this

Dawgs played a good half game. Tennessee pulled away in the second half to win. Looks like the Vols are back this year, good for them. They are an SEC team so there is no shame in this loss if anything was learned from it. As Donna said earlier here the SEC is the best in the nation and we should all pull for our SEC teams. Just a shame we have to keep beating up on each other and not those supposed top teams in the soft conferences. When I see teams like Boise State and Rutgers in the top 25 it makes me roll my eyes. What would their records be if they played teams like Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas, Auburn, LSU, South Carolina and Alabama every weekend?

By orangeuavol?

October 9, 2006 10:05 AM | Link to this

I thought Tennessee would win, but not the way they pasted 51 on the Dawgs.

The 2nd half performance by the Vols equals their comeback win against LSU at Death Valley last year.

To the drunk, frat boy Dawg who cold-cocked a defenseless 5 ft. TN girl, you are the epitomey of one who sucks. You should be ashamed of your actions. You’re mama raised you better than that. And the game hadn’t even started yet?

Go to church and asked God to forgive you.

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 9, 2006 10:07 AM | Link to this

Heck, give me back the fourth quarter and we are still looking pretty damn good. Can’t have those turnovers, period. We gave UT the short field, a blocked punt and 146 yards of offense and 27 points ALL IN THE FOURTH QUARTER. For the past couple of years we have always been a very good second half team that seemed like it made the correct adjustments at half time to come out and dominate the second. I thought we were in good shape at halftime. Were we too complacent at that point? The turnover opening the half was just a GAME and momentum killer.

We all knew this season could be rough. Thats 2 of 7 for UT so this one doesn’t bother me that much, not in this competitve of a series. Maybe two weeks to adjust and maybe make a decision on the QB. Kregg looked very good with the exception of the blocking. Our defense needs time to rest (althought the kick returns were awesome) our defense didn’t get that much of a break which leads to fatigue, which leads to missed assignments. Willie, lame excuse, way to throw your hard working players under the bus. Obviously we “didn’t execute” you have got to be in position to execute.

I guess we can’t say freshman QB can’t play in the SEC. Mustain played lights out Saturday. Tebow (although limited playing time and playbook) showed up Saturday. If Stafford is our guy get him more and more playing time. He has the talent he needs the game time experience. Might as well against Vandy and KY that is the time to do it (hopefully those guys don’t give us trouble).

By gatornation

October 9, 2006 10:11 AM | Link to this

Go Gators…..dawgs keep up the good werk…..you will lose to us by 25…….lol

By godawg

October 9, 2006 10:15 AM | Link to this

Thanks BIGNCDAWG and scott. We obviously have problems and were embarassed the second half of the TN game, but the season is not over. We still have a lot to play for. If the rest of ya’ll want to roll over like UT did last year then please get off the bandwagon. We don’t need fans like you!

We need to work hard and correct the mistakes, get better and play on. Spurrier shook up his team both times after the SC loss to UGA and came back with an improved team to finish out the year. CMR needs to do the same.

Maybe we do need some new personel on the coaching staff but now is not the time to do it, wait until the end of the season. Meanwhile CMR needs to GATA of the entire staff and demand better performance the rest of the way. We CAN and WILL play better and win games.

Many of you picked UGA to go 8-4 or 9-3 at the beginning of the season and now that it looks like that might happen you’re all screaming for Richt’s/Martinez’/Calloway/Easom’s head. Ya’ll make me sick.

Losing is no fun. I know. I live in TN and am catching he11 today. If you’re a TRUE DAWG, stick by your team and show a little class.

By crs

October 9, 2006 10:18 AM | Link to this

This is year six of the Mark Richt era, an era that has been very successful, I certainly think Mark is one of the top ten head coaches in the entire country. However, based on the performance Saturday night, some changes need to be made immediatly and some changes need to be made at seasons end:

Right now, Ely Kelso needs to be benched and lose his schlorship, three blocked punts is unacceptable for a season let alone two weeks. He looked like he was sitting down for a sandwich rather than having any urgency punting the ball Saturday night and his effort to get the ball out of bounds so atleast it was just a saftey was equally as bad as his attempt to punt the ball. Number two, UGA needs to become a physicall team running plays mostly out of the I-formation. Number three, with the talent on defense we must become a more aggressive defense rather than the bend but don’t break approach. Number four, Tre Battle continues to prove he is not capable of being an SEC saftey, most of the mistakes Saturday night were blown assignments by the safties. At years end, Mark Richt needs to put his pride aside and get an offensive coordinator, I have been a staunch supporter of MR being the offensive coordinator until right now because I figured he would eventually adjust to SEC football. MR refuses to pound the football and consistently outsmarts himself. Whenever, we ran out of the I-formation Saturday we were very sucessful and TN could not stop us. First play of the second half Lumpkin rattles off more yards and then we throw a pick because MR refused to pound the ball, he is still too concerned with style points. Whether it is because he is stubborn, unable to adjust to the talent we have this year, or he believes he is still at FSU playing bad Duke, NC, GT and NC St. teams instead of stout TN, FL and AUB teams I don’t know. Two, Willie Martinez has demonstrated in every big game he is not up to the task to scheme for good offensive teams. Don’t even bring up LSU because LSU has demonstrated an equal ineptitude on the offensive side when they face talented defenses. He is a fine secondary coach but he is not suited to be a defensive coordinator. I would like to see us guage a Chizik at Texas who seems to enjoy challenges, a Muschamp at Auburn, etc. Three, although the recievers played well Saturday, John Eason has been horrendous for years and needs to be replaced. Most likely this team will be 7-1 going to JAX and ranked in the bottom of the top 10 but as FL changed their strategy on offense last year to suit Chris Leak so must UGA change their strategy to play off the running game and the short to medium passing game. On defense, we must be more aggressive particularly on second and third and long. Special teams is major problem with Ely Kelso and Andy Bailey although he made all his kicks looked shaky at best. I believe with these changes we may be able to swing a 10-2 instead of an 8-4 or possibly a 7-5. Please Coach Richt put aside your ego and play to the strengths of this group!

By Randy

October 9, 2006 10:18 AM | Link to this

I don’t like you Bill King.

By aj

October 9, 2006 10:23 AM | Link to this

i can only say…WTF?

By BuLLdawg

October 9, 2006 10:23 AM | Link to this

WHERE IS BuLLdawg!!!HAHAHAHAHA PROBABLY SPINNING UP SOME STATS, OR CRYING OVER THE SIZE OF HIS MANHOOD!! HAHAHA

WHERE IS BuLLdawg!!!HAHAHAHAHA PROBABLY SPINNING UP SOME STATS, OR CRYING OVER THE SIZE OF HIS MANHOOD!! HAHAHA

WHERE IS BuLLdawg!!!HAHAHAHAHA PROBABLY SPINNING UP SOME STATS, OR CRYING OVER THE SIZE OF HIS MANHOOD!! HAHAHA

WHERE IS BuLLdawg!!!HAHAHAHAHA PROBABLY SPINNING UP SOME STATS, OR CRYING OVER THE SIZE OF HIS MANHOOD!! HAHAHA

WHERE IS BuLLdawg!!!HAHAHAHAHA PROBABLY SPINNING UP SOME STATS, OR CRYING OVER THE SIZE OF HIS MANHOOD!! HAHAHA

WHERE IS BuLLdawg!!!HAHAHAHAHA PROBABLY SPINNING UP SOME STATS, OR CRYING OVER THE SIZE OF HIS MANHOOD!! HAHAHA

WHERE IS BuLLdawg!!!HAHAHAHAHA PROBABLY SPINNING UP SOME STATS, OR CRYING OVER THE SIZE OF HIS MANHOOD!! HAHAHA

WHERE IS BuLLdawg!!!HAHAHAHAHA PROBABLY SPINNING UP SOME STATS, OR CRYING OVER THE SIZE OF HIS MANHOOD!! HAHAHA

By jerry

October 9, 2006 10:25 AM | Link to this

One reason Georgia almost lost the Colorado and Ole Miss games was because Willie’s defense could not- or would not- stop the run—Colorado 39 rushes, 4.4 avg. Ole Miss tailback 135 yds.,5.6 avg. Ga.’s offense could not get on the field. Total time of possession—opp. 64 minutes, UGA 56 minutes. So its not just about blitzing the QB.

By BILL KING LOOKS LIKE A UGA FAN

October 9, 2006 10:26 AM | Link to this

Bill King’s picture looks like your stereotypical UGA fan. Where did he get that sweatshirt? K-Mart? Bet he’s got the matching sweatpants.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAH!!!

ROCKY TOP.

By Matt

October 9, 2006 10:29 AM | Link to this

Everybody, haters and homers alike, needs to just chill out. The only surprise so far this season is the way the media (yes you AJC) has blasted Georgia for doing what they expected us to do in the first place. Everybody knew this was going to be a transitional year. The sky is not falling. There is still much to play for this year. An SEC championship might be a reach, but another 10 win season and good bowl game is a worthy goal. We’ve still got 3 rivals to play and knocking one or two of them off would be alot of fun. And for the haters, you’re kidding yourself if you don’t think we’re good enough to do it.

On another note, I think at the end of the year a serious discussion needs to be had on whether Willie Martinez is up to this job. The defense should not be losing games for us like that. It’s unacceptable.

By dan

October 9, 2006 10:37 AM | Link to this

A combination of poor coaching on defense and it appears the 4 and 5 star recruits are a bit overrated.

By 82DAWG

October 9, 2006 10:38 AM | Link to this

Remember, UT goes 5-6 and loses to Vandy at home. One coaching change (Cutcliff) and look what has happened since. Difference is we need two coaching changes, Martinez and Calloway. Richt is still awesome and there is no one else I would rather have. He was burned by Van Gorder leaving. Anyone see the awful results at GSU? When he gets tired of losing in I-AA, maybe we can get him back.

By crs

October 9, 2006 10:40 AM | Link to this

Matt, I figured this team for 8-4 and in all honesty I figured that we would get beat rather badly against TN, however, when you get up 24-7, you have to win the game and I think that is where the frustration is coming from. We lost not because TN was more talented, we lost because of poor coaching.

By jacketgold

October 9, 2006 10:46 AM | Link to this

Answer: THE President needs to raise your entrance requirements so you can attract some intelligent players to go along with your big, fast ones. Either that, or lower them more so you can compete in the SEC!!Everyone is upset with one game. What if Georgia had the skedule of-Auburn, Florida, LSU,Tenn., or Arkansas??? How would you guys feel if you were 3-3 instead of 5-1. Actually you are 0-1 after preseason!!!!Go VOLS

By Dr. Evil

October 9, 2006 10:49 AM | Link to this

“We lost not because TN was more talented, we lost because of poor coaching”

Riiiiiight

By BIGNCDAWG

October 9, 2006 10:53 AM | Link to this

Well put, godawg and Matt. No one wins with their head down. As FOOTBALLSEC says we are in the toughest conference in the country. Thanks for the some of the positive comments from a few of the Tennessee fans.

By Losers

October 9, 2006 10:57 AM | Link to this

You just have to love all of these posts now about this being a rebuilding year for the pups. First of all, where were the realists two weeks ago? Second, I thought the mighty dogs were just reloading and that they were beyond rebuilding. What happened? Is it reloading or rebuilding?

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 9, 2006 11:03 AM | Link to this

godawg,

Losing is no fun. I know. I live in TN and am catching he11 today. If you’re a TRUE DAWG, stick by your team and show a little class!

AMEN! UT was due and delivered a O section baby on us Saturday. Defense to tired for the fourth quarter on the short fields.

Like you guys said up there move Joe T back to punt protection team that will save us 7-14 points a game or more. That’s worth more points than he is getting on offense.

At least our coach didn’t bytch about the playoff system this week. And not to call anybody out, but watching the Arkansas/Auburn game and the QB comparisons they flashed up periodically with the players picture, somebody needs to tell Brandon Cox that Moe from the three stooges called and wants his hair back. Talking about bowl game. Damn.

By TraderVol

October 9, 2006 11:12 AM | Link to this

What a great game! All the UGA fans going wild in the first half, and then sitting on their hands and gagging during the second half. I loved it!!

I hope UGA fans keep complaining about Coach Richt and drive him away to FSU or Miami. Then you can bring back Ray Goff or Jim Donnan or another lame coach that UT will beat regularly again! Remember UT won 9 games in a row in the 90’s against the Bullpups. Let’s return to those days! Go Vols!

By rattler

October 9, 2006 11:16 AM | Link to this

Here’s a quote from an ajc article that pretty much sums up what I saw on the field with respect to UGA blitz:

“Georgia simply couldn’t get pressure on Ainge, and it wasn’t from lack of trying. The Bulldogs stunted, twisted and blitzed both linebackers and safeties at different times and sometimes at the same time, but managed only one sack for 8 yards.”

By mike

October 9, 2006 11:56 AM | Link to this

There is simply nothing better than all of bulldog nation shutting up on this wonderfull Monday morning. The bulldogs have no business being in the top 25. Heck arguements could be made that they don’t belong in the top 50. You have nothing but cupcake/cherry teams so far and BARELY beat those stiffs. I love every second of my UGA friends tell me how great the defense is. Only to have TN score at will in the second half. Every possesion it seemed like they scored. There is no way it could of gone any better for people who are sick and tired of these tottally overrated teams like UGA is this year..

By Wozzo the Wonder Dog

October 9, 2006 12:24 PM | Link to this

Tennessee fans are right — Cutcliffe is a brilliant coach. Ole Miss fans are looking more stupid every week. Cutcliffe should be the new Miami coach. I’m not saying that because it will torpedo Tennessee; well actually that’s the exact reason I’m saying it.

SEC East is better than the SEC West so far, right?

By P.O.

October 9, 2006 12:26 PM | Link to this

Yo maggot, stay on your blog or can’t you read?

By Dorsey Hill

October 9, 2006 12:30 PM | Link to this

To DawgForLife I say, Amen brother. I am sick and tired of reading people complain who know nothing about the game of football and want to criticize a 3 time division and 2 time sec championship coach. If you had been in Tuscaloosa watching Goof and Marion Campbell blow a 2 touchdown lead to Alabama in 1994, or if you had watched us lose 43-30 to Vandy on Homecoming that same year, then you would know how lucky we truly are to have who we have coaching this team.

Also, if you are a true fan you are with them win or lose, you stay until the horn sounds, and you don’t criticize over every loss. That does not mean that you can’t point out issues that are clear but at least have the humility to realize that you probably don’t know too much about the intricacies of the game. Further, the outcome of a game isn’t always about coaching and one thing I can honestly say about Coach Richt is that while he isn’t perfect, it is extremely rare that we are not in position to win the game in the fourth quarter. The players aren’t doing that DESPITE the coaching, it is precisly BECAUSE of the coaching. Sometimes the blame has to be laid where it is deserved and that is on the players themselves. The bottom line is:

Joe T didn’t take care of the ball in the 2nd half, giving UT a short field 3 times.

Charles, Quentin nor the blitzing backer hit Ainge enough.

The secondary neither covered or tackled well.

Lumpkin gave up on his block on the punt block.

Our kickoff coverage unit was pitiful.

That’s what I saw happen. It is only the coaches fault if 1) you believe that they knew these issues would happen and did nothing or 2) if they don’t fix it. I believe that they will and while we may not beat FL or AU I guarantee you that we will give them a fight like we always have with this coaching staff.

Remember 2 things: 1) as bad as we looked we were still a big play from winning in the 4th quarter and 2) the #1 player in the country is coming in ‘08.

GO DAWGS!!!!!

By todd

October 9, 2006 12:40 PM | Link to this

Come on people (dawgnation, media, anybody else who gives a d——-)it’s so simple to see.

Joe T., not the offense, single handily turns the ball over on the short side of the field 2 times. As good as Ainge is and those 3 receivers, your going to pay. I think we’re fine with WM, we do have a young secondary (thus WM doesn’t have the confindence in playing man to man and blitzing which will cause hime huge problems in a few weeks in Jax) and we better sign some DT’s for next yr.

Everybody likes Joe T. and what he stands for. CMR paid dearly (51 by Tenn. on ESPN HD) for not being ready to pull Joe T. with Stafford or Cox when things had totally being shutdown. After the 2nd interception, what’s the differnce between Tenn. taking the lead vs. the Colorado game down 14-0? and making a change?

Joe T., Stafford, Cox, Barnes or UGA under center will look good the next 2 weeks.

If I read a CMR going in to Jax that doesn’t include the #2 QB will play asap if necessary or CMR talking about all the advantages that UF has in Jax, I think I’m going to play golf and write it all off.

CMR does a great job, but Dude your not paid the big bucks to sound like a counselor after the game with quotes like “well Joe T. like the rest of the team did some good things and some bad” I respect him totally for not coming over harsh with college kids, but you have to challenge the team (a team with 3 oustdanding backs and a fullback and good nucleous on defense) to close out the yr. with a fight.

It aint going to happen sitting around with no plan when Joe T. is turning the ball over on our 20 yardline in the SEC.

Sincerely, UGA grad and former lettermen

By crs

October 9, 2006 12:44 PM | Link to this

Dorsey, what makes you think the coaches will change anything? For six years, Richt has refused to run the football, for two years, Willie Martinez has failed to scheme and adjust for individual opponents, for goodness sake, sometimes you have to blitz the house not just the front four and a linebacker or a saftey. I see little hope that changes will be made that will give us a shot to beat Auburn or Flordia.

By Reality

October 9, 2006 12:45 PM | Link to this

It’s real simple boys…..You hid for 5 weeks, started your season in week 6 and found out that YOU SUCK….Make reservations in Shreveport !

GO JACKETS !

By GREG

October 9, 2006 12:56 PM | Link to this

MAYBE 9% GRADUATION RATE IS TOO HIGH!!!LOL!!!MAY NEED TO LOWER ACADEMIC STANDARDS AGAIN!!!LOL!!!9% GRADUATION RATE AND UT STILL LAYS HALF A HUNDRED ON THUGA!!!LOL!!!

By I-DOG

October 9, 2006 12:58 PM | Link to this

Ole Ball Coach: Clever post, but Didn’t you hang a “0” on UGA this year? For the first time since 1979 you were shutout. Hats off to TN, they played a great game, but Spurrier is nothing but a .500 coach sine leaving FL nearly a decade ago.

By UGASUX

October 9, 2006 12:59 PM | Link to this

Reality I am in total agreement. In case anyone studying for their meter maid exam in Athens did not hear the above. YOU SUCK YOU SUCK REALLY REALLY BAD. Wave goodbye to Mark he is on his way to Miami.

By David

October 9, 2006 12:59 PM | Link to this

Just wanted to say THANKS to all the nice folks in Athens for being such congenial hosts Saturday night to an orange-clad TN fan.

By Changes

October 9, 2006 01:02 PM | Link to this

The Dawg nation has high expectations from its team. CMR is a good coach for the job and can be great. Accountability begins from the head coach’s realization that major changes need to be made. This is not ACC football. The SEC teams have improved the past few years and we have stayed stagnant, calling plays which are not designed for the speed of the SEC. Coach Martinez was promoted from a Defensive Back coach and he needs to go back to that position. It’s unfortunate that the Dawgs didn’t seem to learn anything from the West Virginia shalacking.

By I-DOG

October 9, 2006 01:05 PM | Link to this

Trouble in Athen again: I know that your team has lost five straight to UGA, but yor post just points out how good things are in Athens.

One loss to a good TN team that we were 2 point underdogs to before the game and you think that we are worried about being able to “compete”.

Signed

Current SEC Champions

By Marcus Thorpe

October 9, 2006 01:23 PM | Link to this

One Game!!!

Like many of you i am a longtime UGA fan from the days of Eric Zeier and before. But come on! it was one game! I think if you are a realistic UGA fan you didn’t expect them to go undefeated with such little consistency at quarterback. the shocker is the defense. Despite the new starters in the secondary the COMPLETE defense looked inept. as to the person complaining about martinez. he probably could have blitzed more but the dogs have never been a blitz heavy team even when we were winning with VanGorder.

REMEMBER GUYS ONE GAME DOESN’T MAKE A SEASON!

p.s. GO DOUG ASTROS

By Better Then You

October 9, 2006 01:25 PM | Link to this

I-Dog:

Please pack our SEC trophy well. We’ll be picking it up in December. signed, FL, AK, AU, TN, LSU, VANDY, etc. (take your pick)

By Spurrier

October 9, 2006 01:29 PM | Link to this

Hey ole ball coach— never forget that Phat Phil ran Spurrier out of the SEC. Spurrier’s last home game in the swamp?? A stunning and obviously too painful loss to Tennessee. Never forget that.

By Mr Breeze

October 9, 2006 01:31 PM | Link to this

Dbow, are you a loser or what? I don’t believe I’ve seen a single post by a techie on here, but you still go on with your pathetic, trite and hackneyed rants….

By Brooks

October 9, 2006 01:32 PM | Link to this

Saturday night was hard to witness. I never thought we could be handled like that between the hedges. We all know that unfortunately Georgia has been known to drop big games at home. But not like that. I think about the future and I am excited. We have nowhere to go but up. The future looks bright. True Dawg fans take their lumps and drive on. If you are a true Dawg fan you will be in the stands on Saturday. We can’t give up. We still have too much to play for. GO DAWGS!!

By BurtReynolds

October 9, 2006 01:32 PM | Link to this

Hey Scott I believe the song goes like this: “ROCKY TOP, YOU’LL ALWAYS BE—HOME SWEET HOME TO ME. GOOD OLE ROCKY TOP. WHEW, AND YOU CAN’T COUNT TO 3”

Get out of our blog and stop using the Deliverance County library computer. Get back to your trailer in the hills with no electricity and running water.

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 9, 2006 01:34 PM | Link to this

Dorsey Hill, Well said, I agree 100%. Good synposis of the game. We were in that thing until the fourth quater hit.

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 9, 2006 01:40 PM | Link to this

Better Then You

Come and get it we dare you!

By robert whitson

October 9, 2006 01:40 PM | Link to this

tennessee beat georgia because david cutcliff is back at tennessee. Without Cutcliff- tennessee is 1-5

By Andrew Dawg

October 9, 2006 01:45 PM | Link to this

On Ga’s first possession of the second half, we are on the 12 yard line or so after a nice run—2nd and 4 or so. Why do we pass the ball, up by ten points and deep in our own territory?? We had been running the ball well, and we decide to pass under those circumstances resulting in a ball deflected at the line and intercepted. This is very poor play-calling. Richt makes you want to tear your hair out 2 or 3 times per year with inexplicable play calls.

By Willie K

October 9, 2006 01:47 PM | Link to this

I wonder what it would take to get Will Muschamp to come back to his GA roots? We have too much talent to give up 51 even with the offensive turnovers.

By King Phillip

October 9, 2006 01:48 PM | Link to this

What you Dawg fans don’t know is the Tennessee coaching trio of Fulmer/Cutcliffe/Chavis is something like 52-6 (1995-1998, 2006) all-time with 4 of those losses to Florida. That includes 5-0 vs. UGA.

Hey, we’ll be hoping you guys improve before The Cocktail Party.

By SEC is FL (only)

October 9, 2006 01:49 PM | Link to this

uga still playing possum?

What if, Tird Dog was OC and Blitzboy was DC??? LOL!!!

By BetterThen You

October 9, 2006 01:51 PM | Link to this

i iz a fyth yar senor at mi hi skool n jawja. i wants to b a bolldogg futbawl plar at atyens. i skored a 2 on mi SAT (sic ?). kan i b da qkartorbak?

By Hedgeprunner

October 9, 2006 02:11 PM | Link to this

51-33, TECH is going to whomp that mutt in November…..what a sissy team !!!!!!!!!!

By Jeff

October 9, 2006 02:26 PM | Link to this

Georgia’s problem has mainly to do with one simple thing - a lack of talent. Compare the starting line-ups from Saturday’s games. Georgia Tech and Georgia. Which linebackers would you pick? Which receivers would you pick? Which quarterback would you pick? Which defensive backs would you pick? Be honest in your assessment and I think you will see the problem with this year’s Georgia team. team.

By Coach Richt

October 9, 2006 02:26 PM | Link to this

Hey “BetterThen You “..we typically do not look at players who score so high on the SAT. Please retake it and try to do worse..maybe a 1 or 1/2 and we can get you a scholarship. You will also need to be able to tell red from orange when you throw the ball..can you handle that? We need someone to take over until JT III gets married and produces JT IV. Please contact me after you have retaken the SAT..hurry!!

By Tech Man

October 9, 2006 02:28 PM | Link to this

Sorry Dawgs. You guys talked a lot of crap when you hung 51 on Tech a few years ago and I lived down the street from the stadium and remember all the barking going on in the street well into the night. Now you guys get to hear that dreadful Rocky Top playing again and again echoing up and down Broad and Lumpkin Streets. Since you annually rule the state in recruiting and obviously have the best talent, maybe you should try a real Defensive Coordinator like Tenuta who’s not afraid to get after somebody play after play and game after game. You might give up the big play every now and then, but then, when the game’s on the line, your guys come up with the big play when it counts. If you don’t believe me now, just wait until Joe T. M. Stafford or J. Cox gets a big dose of Phillip Wheeler and KaMichael Hall right after Thanksgiving.

By Better then You

October 9, 2006 02:35 PM | Link to this

SERIES RECORD, 19-15-2….TN

SAGARIN RATINGS, TN 5th, UGA 27th

STRENGTH of SCHEDULE, TN 9th, UGA 85th

MOST RECENT NAT’L CHAMPIONSHIP, TN 1998

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT of 2006, UGA’s LOSS AT HOME TO TN, 51-33

By DawgBite

October 9, 2006 02:44 PM | Link to this

This post is for “trouble.in.athens.again”

You’re a moron. Next time you post to a UGA blog you need to show some respect. Let me remind you that this team is the defending 2005 SEC champions. The UT blue tick hounds can’t say that, now can they? Get a life!

By Better Then You

October 9, 2006 02:45 PM | Link to this

“Koach Ricks”,,, if’n i kan skor loyer on da SAT (sic?), kan i styll be qkartorbak, oar do i gits ta bee da nex herskell waker an runn da bol? i runns reel fass, evan fasser wid shews onn mi feat.

By VolLawStudent

October 9, 2006 02:47 PM | Link to this

I know you guys keep saying more Blitzing but a lot of that game I saw backers try and blitz but fail to get through due to our pass blocking. We just simply picking up your blitz.

You have a good team, your a top 15 team now that you’ve found a QB who can find the endzone. Your 5-1 still. You still have a shot. I don’t get why you decide to write yourself off. This is a Vol team who is playing like they should have last year. You lost to a very good TN team, arguebly a top 5 team. I know everyone says the Dogs played like World Beaters in the first half but hoenstly you were only up by 10 at the half. It wasn’t over. You act like the game was wrapped up, like Tennessee had never come back from anything bigger than 10 points. Remember LSU last year? 21-0 into the 3rd Quarter…we won that one. You fans celebrate too early and you give up way too early. You’ve had a great 5 years, but all things come to an end. This may not be your year but dam, have some fight in ya. Don’t be spineless and just give in the season. Unless you go 5-6 you really can’t complain. 8-4 isn’t that bad…well it is but not like you didn’t spend almost the entire 90’s going 8-4, 9-3. Thanks for the good times on Saturday, 95% of your fans were good sports.

By BjohnDawg

October 9, 2006 02:47 PM | Link to this

Okay we lost. To a better team. Fair enough. What I want to know is:

1) What has happening to the TE in our offense. Milner is none existant. 2. Why the stupid looking punt formation, with really three blocked punts in the last two weeks it is past time to figure the punting problem out.Never saw that under a Dooley team.It is not working guys.Any more and heads should roll. 3) No pressure on the quarterback in at least 4 of the 6 games the dawgs have played. They made Ainge look like Joe montana back there. 4) If that is the best that we can hope from Joe T….then play stafford and cox and barnes and let them learn. 5) If you are only going to rush 4….there is no excuse for recievers to be as wide open as Tenn was on Sat. Some of those wide outs had no defenders within 10 yards of the catch. 6) The dawgs lack discipline. Every td has a pile on celebration.I am surprise we have not received a penalty for excessive celebration.Go figure…we can get penalized for just about everything else. 7) Flat out coached sat…on offense and defense and we’ll give them a draw on special teams.

REGARDLESS I hope they are able to regroup and figure it out….Go Dawgs till the day I die.

By Mike 63/64

October 9, 2006 02:49 PM | Link to this

As a Ga fan since the pre-Dooley era (anyone remember Johhny Griffith?) I would like to make a couple of comments… 1. Be greatful for what we have today. 2. I wish very Dog fan would stop calling us DAWGS. It is so red-neck and 1980’s. 3. We should revert to our real nicknames , like The ‘Dogs, Bulldogs, Silver Britches, etc. Even Mississippi State doesn’t use the “DAWGS” for god’s sake. Let’s grow up! 4. We were out played by Tenn. Sat nite. they were more physical, faster, etc. We do need a strong dose of Vince Dooley offense (run the ball from the I and stop relying on the pass so much. Coach Richt is not blessed this year with a freshman QB the likes of a David Green. Unfortunately, Joe T is not a D.J. Shockley talent as a 5th year Sr. either. We should play Stafford or Cox and give them run support so they don’t have to rely on the pass. 5. We need some Junk yard “dogs” defense. We don’t gang tackle, or play tough, hard-nosed enough. We’re trying to be too much of a finesse team without the speeed or talent to do so.

By Joe

October 9, 2006 02:51 PM | Link to this

Richt just needs to realize that he cannot play a whole game in prevent defense. All any QB has to do is sit back there and throw to the wide open underneath and slants. GA will be back next week, just an unpleasant wake up call. I just wish it was not against ole snitch Fulmer.

By Joe

October 9, 2006 02:56 PM | Link to this

Mike, you said it better than anyone else could have. We got 2 of the best backs in the country. They were moving the ball Sat night so we should have made Tenn. stop the run. But we are a Top 15 team personnel wise. We just need to get 100% out of our players.

By dawgsrulegatorsdrool

October 9, 2006 02:58 PM | Link to this

Upset over Sat. night ?-Yes I am. Is it the end of the world ? No. For those of you bashing Joe T and screaming for the kids to play QB, WHAT HAVE THEY DONE TO DESERVE THE CHANCE ?

Answer: Nothing. Joe T is Richt’s starter because he is the best option right now for this year. What if Auburn beats florida ? What if LSU beats UT ? Does Richt tell the seniors after Stafford pees his pants in Fayettenam “Oops, guess I should have played Joe T and tried to win ?”

No. He plays Joe T and tries to win now !!!

By M-Dawg

October 9, 2006 03:05 PM | Link to this

Bill, Great Post! We got our butts kicked in the second half. Stafford should have come in in the second quarter for a series or two, and he should have come in after JT’s first pick in the third. I wonder why we didn’t see him until it didn’t matter?

By JimGarren

October 9, 2006 03:14 PM | Link to this

Something interesting for the media types who say that the SEC doesnt play anybody out of conference. Well look at this week’s AP poll top 13 this year SEC teams play. USC, West Virginia, Cal, Clemson, Georgia Tech. Not to mention top 17 teams in conference. Florida, Tennessee, Auburn, Georgia, LSU, Arkansas. It doesn’t happen down here to often. Mainly in northern based media outlets (ESPN, SI). Then we have people who were for this paper who falsify facts in their articles (Carter Strickland) Georgia lost to Auburn last year 31-30 not 31-20. He says they struggle with top 15 teams under richt. Well sort of true, they struggle with teams ranked 10-15, if he would expand that out more than three games. He would finde winning records against Top 10 teams and Top 20 teams with the losses falling in that 10-15 range. Last year’s wins against #8 Tennessee and # 3 LSU were not mentioned in his article, however a loss to Florida without the starting QB was. It is just interesting to me how the media can swing things. If anybody watched the game Saturday night they would know UGA didn’t get dominated. In fact after 3 quarters Georgia was winning, but after hearing all the talk shows today (Colin Cowherd) and reading articles online they make it seem Georgia was down 51-0 and scored 33 late to get it close. But yet Cal who was down 35-0 to Tennessee is a legitimate National Title Contender and Georgia Tech is not? How does that work???? Don’t get me wrong I hate Tech, but Cal ranked ahead of Tech? I understand Tech doesn’t play a quality team this year outside of Notre Dame or UGA but they cant be faulted for that, the same way Georgia can’t be faulted for playing Colorado in a down year. Our paper and media outlets in the south need to stand up for our schools, or else our teams will get left out of all titles from here on out. Cal # 9 ????????????????????

By VolLawStudent

October 9, 2006 03:27 PM | Link to this

I’m sorry but rotating QB’s is a horrible idea. Richt did the right thing by keeping Joe T in the game. Stafford has done nothing to earn playing time. Nothing. Joe Cox has done more for your team than Stafford. Joe T didn’t lose you the game. Out of those INT’s I believe only one was his fault.

Plus all those folks saying you should have kept running the ball, that’s a bad idea too. You can’t run the ball the whole game. It wasn’t working as well as you think it was. If it was, Richt’s a smart enough guy to know that he would have kept doing it. The first half was closer then your making it out to be aswell. 10 point lead, that was it. You’ve been done by as many as 10 points this season but no one called you out. You didn’t dominate anything in the first half. Good game, good luck I hope you guys beat Florida. Go Vols!!!

By Jonathan

October 9, 2006 03:29 PM | Link to this

For the fan that said Go Gators, and the only way we win is if there is a three way tie. This is simply untrue. I see a great possibilty of all SEC east teams having 2 maybe 3 losses.

UT already has 1 and will have tough games against. Ala, @USC,LSU,@Ark. They could easily lose the last two of those.

UF still has @Aub and UGA. So we dont want to say go gators in beating Auburn. If somehow while remote UGA beats Fla, we could still lose to Auburn and make the SEC game if Auburn beats Fla. If Fla beats Auburn then we have to win out in the SEC.

So therefore go tigers (Auburn and LSU)

By Dawg4life

October 9, 2006 03:33 PM | Link to this

Well, here it is… Monday afternoon, and I am still heartbroken. I just wanted to assure my fellow Dawg fans that I did everything I could from way up in section 336. I left everything I had up there. I sure wish my Dawgs could honestly say that they left all they had on the field. The way we were blown out in the second half was embarrassing; plain and simple.

Too many of us pick every little aspect of the game apart when we post on this blog. I am saying right here and now that this TEAM had better get it’s sh*t together, or they are going to find themselves losing more than just games. It’s all cyclical. Lose focus, then lose heart, then games, then fans’ faith, then recruits… It goes on and on.

It’s time to put up or shut up. Play hard like we all know that you can. Execute. Leave it all on the field. Do everything in your power to make this a one loss season. WE CAN DO THIS, DAWGS.

By Thomas

October 9, 2006 03:38 PM | Link to this

I feel like Richt lost this game for us by bad play calling. On the first interception Lumpkin had just ran for 5 yards on first down. On 2nd and 5 in your own red zone you run the ball. Especially, when the backs are running as well as they were. Not to mention you have a 10 point lead and you should be trying to run the clock out. There were more than a few times when I was pulling out my hair wondering why Richt was not running the ball more. He should have ran the ball on the 2 point conversion as well. I like Richt, but his bad play calling let the momentum change and lost the game.

By Pete

October 9, 2006 03:47 PM | Link to this

Why can’t Drew Williams get any PT on defense? He makes nearly every tackle on kickoffs. I know he is a walk on but let him play.

By Ryan

October 9, 2006 04:09 PM | Link to this

sundawg,

how is the view of joe t from down there?

Man you must be watching a totally different sport than we are.

By moonion

October 9, 2006 04:11 PM | Link to this

Just once I would like to see a little emotion from CMR, I am sick of seeing that same old calm expression he always displays, GET FIRED UP!!!!! Did anyone notice how far our cornerbacks were playing off the recievers? I dont recall them jamming them off the line ONCE, we were just letting them run their routes with ease, and AINGE had all day long to throw to them, heck I could have stood in the pocket and completed those passes myself. We have some problems on both sides of the ball, first of all why is it we cant settle on a QB or RB every week its the same old song,we are starting this one because he had a good practice or this one because we saw something this week that we liked, they want to grade the players each week, heck who gets to grade the coaches. We are also in desperate need for a leader on both sides of the ball, the offense wont have one until we settle on a QB, and I dont know when someone is gonna step up on defense, but until someone does its gonna be a long october and november. Come on Dawgs!!!!!!and Coaches!!!!!I am beginning ti wonder if we will never win a National Championship with MR, he is a good coach and a great man, but he doesnt have the fire to win the big game, he is too indecisive, heck I’m not a coach but I would have enough sense to keep Lumpkin in the game and let him run it down their throat, and as far as QB goes, we have ruined Staffords redshirt so we should just go ahead and play him, he cant do any worse than Joe T or Joe C.

By Joe Tee

October 9, 2006 04:16 PM | Link to this

Dear fans,

I would like to apologize for that horrible performance. I know that I do not have much talent to speak, of and I only play because of my father and the fact that i have been here 10 years.

I know all yall hate me, but you must admit, being the qb I get all the 5’7 120 lb blonde girls I can handle, and then some.

You would do the same. I may not throw another touchdown pass this season, but I’ll be putting plenty of “strange” points on the board!

regards

Joe Tee

By True Dawg

October 9, 2006 04:20 PM | Link to this

It sure is strange that for the past 5 years we had an exceptional team that still managed to be Gator bait, lost to Auburn,and lost to Tennesee and still was considered a sucess. Now we have a marginal team at best and they just lost their first game and good god you would would think they were the laughing stock of the nation,get behind them and be a real fan not just a arm chair fan and quit whinning like we are always accused of.We all know what the problems are and they will work their self out over time. Go Dawgs!!

By brooks

October 9, 2006 04:40 PM | Link to this

hey ajc georgia tech is a GA state team too. report evenly for crying out loud…atleast agree with the ap poll!!!!

By UDirtyDawg

October 9, 2006 05:09 PM | Link to this

I’ve been watching the Dawgs for years now, and today I finally realized what’s been bothering me about our gameplay this season. We have not been acting like a team. Sure, we have yet to settle on a QB, we’ve got problems on the O-Line, and the defense seemed lost in the second half Saturday. These issues are minor in comparison to the fact that the one constant in each game this season has been lack of teamwork. From breakdowns in the passing game to missed blocks all over the field, the Dawgs seem hell bent on playing as individuals. The coaches MUST recognize this by now.

There is plenty of talent on this team, but it still hasn’t gelled. Look, the damn Jackets are managing to work as a team and are being successful despite the fact that they don’t have the same level of talent as the Dawgs. With our talent and recruiting, we should be unchallenged in the SEC. Teamwork can solve many of our problems, but it starts with the coaches. That’s my 2 cents, anyway.

By godawg

October 9, 2006 05:10 PM | Link to this

brooks, you loser. Why do you come in here to post a message to the ajc? Oh, that’s right because nobody reads or posts on the tech blog. That should answer you’re question about reporting….

By Yellow Jacket

October 9, 2006 05:32 PM | Link to this

Bottom line folks, your team choked. Hopefully the AP and Coaches will see what a Overrated team UGA really is.

You got Auburn in a few weeks then the gators, another two SEC losses, then we will see you in November….

So who do you hate more Fat Phil, or SS?

By Bob

October 9, 2006 05:35 PM | Link to this

RICHT MUST GO again saturday night we run the ball we do good (see first half). Second half the same dumb calls since he has been here, passing on first down puts us in a hole,I can sit at home and call the play before it happens so you know JohnChavis knew those little first down out in the flat passes were coming and the results were plain, 14 points.

Mark Richt will never understand that you have to pund the ball, pound the ball, and pass occasionally to win in the SEC. The good teams do it, the good coaches do it, and Coach Rocht thinks he is still at FSU before they started playing the tough ACC.

Bye coach Richt, and take the recievers coach, and Martinez with you, it was so bad Saturday night my son had to remind me Dad we dont sing Rocky Top, the group sing was the high-light

By nino brown

October 9, 2006 05:58 PM | Link to this

you guys are hilarious. reminiscent of vols-fla 1995. at halftime spurrier says “we can score on them every time.” final score fla 62 vols 37. half time this game, fuler says they cant stop us. you guys should be thankful you are 5-1 and not 3-3. your program is on the down side of a cycle. geez look at the talent you have had the last 5 years. you will be back to a top 10 team in one or two years bc you have had some great recruitng classes. biggest problem uga has imo is the qbs are not good and there are no players with big play ability on the offense. uga was completely outclassed this year vs tn. the coaches must believe like some of the fans on this board that uga is better than they really are, otherwise they would have thrown the ball way less and run the ball way more to shorten the game and kept the game close. apparently richt didn’t watch the air force game film.

By FOOTBALLESEC

October 9, 2006 06:34 PM | Link to this

“”By Wozzo the Wonder Dog “”

October 9, 2006 12:24 PM | Link to this

“Tennessee fans are right — Cutcliffe is a brilliant coach. Ole Miss fans are looking more stupid every week. Cutcliffe should be the new Miami coach. I’m not saying that because it will torpedo Tennessee; well actually that’s the exact reason I’m saying it.”“

You are one smart Dawg, Wozzo the Wonder Dog!!

By Reggie Ball

October 9, 2006 06:56 PM | Link to this

Don’t mind Yellow Jacket and all the other Tech fans. They’re just upset because of their wonderful record vs the puppies the last forty years. If it’s close I’ll just throw the ball away on 4th down. Coach didn’t teach me that one I made it up myself.

By Coach Richt

October 9, 2006 07:45 PM | Link to this

Dear “BetterThenYou”..the only way you can become Bulldog material is to lower your SAT score. I am impressed that you scored 2 but we are not looking for rocket scientists…try to get no higher than a 1. You will also have to prove that you have carnal knowledge of at least 1 farm animal within the last 6 months. If you can do those 2 things..let me welcome you to UGA football. One more thing..can you tell Red from Orange? Our current QB cannot distinguish between the two and kept passing the ball to Tennessee players Saturday. Now get out there and lower that SAT and make out with a sheep or goat..then and only then will you be UGA material.

By Fionn Jordan

October 9, 2006 07:59 PM | Link to this

I'm tired!  I'm tired of constantly supporting a state that does not have the drive and determination to win.  I'm sorry but it's true.  From the Georgia Southern Eagles to the Atlanta Falcons, we are constantly finding ourselves in the uncomfortable position of LOSER!!!
I watched the game, like allways, with my Bulldog slippers and Herchel Walker throwback.  Well, it may not be real, but who cares! It was only 40 bucks from the back of that van!  Anyway, of course after a 24-7 lead I became very nervous.  You thought I would say excited, but we GA fans have traveled that road before and know better.  So just as we thought, after the fact that we were winning kicked in, BAM, we were crushed once again.
I'm use to it though.  I work with Florida fans who savagely beat my spirits every fall.  I mean, when was the last time we beat them?  
All I'm saying is this needs to stop.  The heartbreak after a loss is now turning into acceptance.  It's sad when your not comfortable with your team even after huge leads.  It's sad when you have to come to work and face Florida Gator fans who rub a terrible jump pass by a weak Freshman in your face.  I know, I know.  We are use to it anyway!

By Willy: Blitzkrieg or bust!

October 9, 2006 08:35 PM | Link to this

BirdDawg,

Sorry to bother you: I did post the same message on several posts, but it was to fire the BullDAWG NATION up!

You’re part of the nation, brother, and I don’t think it is in neither one of our interests to say harmful things personally-

The focus for me has been solely the BULLDAWS, and the absence of Blitzkrieg!

The padawan idea comes from STAR WARS, they are the ones who train to be Jedi-

But one thing that I tried to contribute here this weekend is a discussion on the PHILOSOPHY of football, and the movement of football Spirit-

I wrote over 7 different blog entries out of a real need to voice what I thought were the underlying problems-

Your points are well taken and I won’t re-post again since it bothers you-

Blitzkrieng of bust BULLDAWG NATION-

But as for Tereshinski, please see some of my latest posts…I think that the Nation is divided and needs unity fast!!!

By nobull

October 9, 2006 09:13 PM | Link to this

try Cox

By Ryan

October 9, 2006 09:46 PM | Link to this

I have a serious question.

Where the f did we find willie martinez? Was he in the back of a pickup truck at the Athens home depot?

I can call a better defense on the xbox willie!

keep this up and were gonna take away your green card.

By 77DAWG

October 9, 2006 09:48 PM | Link to this

THIS IS MY FORMULA FOR OUR 2006 SURVIVAL. 1) MR don’t be afraid to replace Martinez!!! The guy is a jurk, let Ainge stood back there too long too oftens (he actually felt no challeged and borded back there, —-the quote in Palm Beach Post FL). 2) Get Joe Kline back for DC. 3) MR be man enough to tell Joe T. to hold that clipboard, hold ball in FG formatiion, or help block in punt formatipon. He is smart enough to hold the ball but please don’t throw it. 3) Let Stafford live through the tough SEC game situations not just on the practice field. He will win us some games (atleast 5 more!!!) Stafford will NEVER lose to the Gators, especially when Teebowl get to play more. 4) Let BOBO call half of the play callings so MR will have more time to see how stupid Martinez’ play callings are. 5) MR don’t wait till next year, make it happend now let your friend Martinez go and coach little leaque somewhere. We DID NOT play Georgia DEFENCE at all this year. 6) MR watch more Dooley’s the RUNTS Junkyard defence. We never had this much talent players but we play with ERK’s heart and Dooley’s intangible. We won alot of THIRD DOWN AND A CLOUD OF DUST. This is the real world and you learn how to win the hard way. These are my suggestions, are you DAWGS out there agree? Common you guys we do’t need a wholesale changes just a few bad ones. Keep MR, kickout Martinez and his sidekicks.

By garrett

October 9, 2006 10:05 PM | Link to this

I posted the Conrad news when I got home. I don’t care if you belive me or not. Someone in Athens better be looking for a different DE to give a scholarship to, that’s all I’m saying. Trust me, I have no reason to make random s** like this up.

By Hollywooddog

October 9, 2006 11:13 PM | Link to this

Willie Martinez should be run out of Athens Georgia. If Coach Richt can’t see this then maybe he should go to. I am tired of these ugly wins over very beatable schools and being killed by schools we are capable of beating. This year so far has been a joke. How can we have some of the best recruites in the country the past few years and still be rebuilding. This is not the first game for these players. What do you think was going through all the Blue Chip players that were in attendance Saturday night?

By Buck Cochran in the NW

October 9, 2006 11:23 PM | Link to this

Stafford? Joe T got 75% of the snaps with the 1st unit today in practice so it appears Joe T will start. Only question I have is can MR overcome his feelings about playing a true freshman? Throwing him in Sat. night when he did wasn’t constructive IMO. It’ll be fun for me to watch how other coaches handle their freshman & RS freshmen QBs. It’s obvious that other coaches don’t have the same feelings.

By Cuz

October 9, 2006 11:47 PM | Link to this

Where do we go from here?

How about a swan dive off the bridge toward the tombs of UGA. Think we can get a springboard installed so I can get a one and a half gainer. Might be worth two points in any future game.

By SamoanDawg

October 9, 2006 11:48 PM | Link to this

Very rare you hear good sportsmanship out of TN fans, but VolLawStudent and the other dude are true fans. I agreed w/most of your post. We still have half of the season left. We just have to lick our wounds and get ready to battle again. Keep playing hard and the ball might bounce back to our way again.

By Cuz

October 10, 2006 12:01 AM | Link to this

Samoan, is there another dude?

Full name Cuz N. Dude. Could be related.

I hope you are well my South Pacific friend. You said what I said on another blog, lick the wounds and get ready for the next one. Aint nothing going to be easy from here on out.

By Cuz

October 10, 2006 12:04 AM | Link to this

The premise is we will lose more games. Make Stafford the starter so he is ready for next year. I may not make it to next year but he will.

By Cuz

October 10, 2006 12:18 AM | Link to this

Today is Wednesday, according to my previous blog calendar, it is time to get over last weeks game and say, SUCK IT UP TEAM, WE GOT A GAME TO PLAY ON SATURDAY!!!!!!

Play like Dawgs. Life is not perfect, if it was I would be a millionare. Play like the true Dawgs you are and remember, the blogs be dammed, the Bulldawg Nation is behind you.

No go out there and Get After Them Agressively. You can do it.

GO DAWGS!!!!

By SamoanDawg

October 10, 2006 12:39 AM | Link to this

Cuz.. I watched the dadgum game again. It was painful, but I had to see who the heck didn’t step up.

Fernando Velasco’s feet were cemented to the freaking turf. He needs to run 100 yards 20 times. I don’t care if he pukes. O-line needs to FINISH their dadgum blocks until the dadgum whistle blow. Get physical!

Brandon Miller needs to run 30 sprints. And Tra Battle 40 sprints and sit their a$$ on the bench and bring in CJ/Dew, until they learn their lesson. Too many missed tackles/blown coverages.

Lumpkin ran hard, but he needs to work on his blocking. He looks like he was playing basketball.. trying to guard the linebacker. That was weak Kregg! Dadgummit son, step up to the freaking hole and knock his a* out! 45 sprints.

C’mon Dawgs lets go!

By Doyle Hargraves

October 10, 2006 01:26 AM | Link to this

I’m not worried about Tech and their defensive coordinator genius. The teams I’m worried about all have outstanding offensive coordinators that have a knack for exploiting Willie Martinez’s defensive calls and tendencies. Martinez appears to be in over his head against someone who knows how to paralyze his scheme. They will always find where the open space in his zones are. Tech has nobody of this capability on their coaching staff. Florida and Auburn are a different story though

By Buck Cochran in the NW

October 10, 2006 08:46 AM | Link to this

Doyle, I’m not so sure about that. The “Bugs” are a different team this yr. with about the same people they had last yr. One big change. Chan the man, gave up the “OC” position and turned it over to Nix, 100%. Notice I said “not so sure” because I’m not; however, they are playing much better ball than at any time since “The Man” has been there. Notice also that the one big change is they now have a true “OC”.

By SamoanDawg

October 10, 2006 09:28 AM | Link to this

In my opinion, we don’t need an OC. There are few head coaches call their own plays. Spurrier and Petrino is one of them.

DC needs to mix up/disguise his schemes more. We need to give QBs different look on all series. We need some movements on the D. How thick is our playbook on defense? It can’t be that many plays. From what’ve seen, it’s a same formation every week. Base 4-3, nickle package and that softie zone and a very limited BLITZ package. I know there’s more to it because of youth and inexperienced, plus techniques. We need to gamble some, but don’t give away our look. But dadgumit, we still get burned, regardless of experienced. Makes my butt itched, when we give up yardage on 3rd and long situations. I don’t know.. I’m frustrated with our D right now.

By AL

October 10, 2006 10:30 AM | Link to this

Observations: 1) UGA beaten by a better team that wanted it more.

2) There is NOTHING wrong with the coaching (check 1)

3) Senior QB that would not start for any other SEC team. Rebuilding QB position. Play the Freshman take the lumps. Haters and “cry baby’s” be Damned.

4) Ask Florida State if they would like to have Richt back to call their plays.

5) UGA has a decent defense (considering offensive woes) coach them up. If we are going to compete with Auburn , Florida , Tech our Defense is going to have to step up! AND THE OFFENSIVE LINE

By Phillygator

October 10, 2006 10:37 AM | Link to this

LMFAO!!!!! HAHAHA

What a joke! Now do you puppies realize how weak your schedule is, and that it installs an illicit sense of confidence? Wow way to show up. how can you allow a team to come into your stadium and let them paste your azzez the way they did? 51 pts. Where was your backbone? Sad to say(lol) things will only get worse.

Tenn.- Congratulations! you are now a decent team again. But quit dreaming. if the #1 defensein the country can’t stop us, who can? We already dispatched you guys, and now you are praying we lose. We’ll we would have to lose twice for you guys to get in.

Auburn get ready to feel the wrath of TEBOW!! Tell me SEC you have to be scared of this guy. We warned you. You have to love a guy that comes in and runs right down the throat of the #1 defense, when everyone in the stadium knows he is comin!! Incredible. I can’t remember anyone like him. especially a freshman!! Wow.

This is why “IT’s GREAT TO BE A FLORIDA GATOR!!”

take a lesson Georgia- when you play a schedule like this, this is how you play for a championship!!

No go sniff your friends azz!!!

By crs

October 10, 2006 11:08 AM | Link to this

The real question now is why stick with JT? At this point with FL playing as well as they are playing and with UT up on us an SEC east title is not likely. I think if Stafford is the future he needs to play, lets get the guy expierence so he is ready for 2007. This gives him the tools for 07 and with all the recievers back next year it gives them an opportunity to build some chemistry on the field. If the best we can achieve is a medicore 8-4, lets get a benfit down the road by playing Stafford now.

By crs

October 10, 2006 11:13 AM | Link to this

First, phillygator why are you on UGA board? Second, you beat a mediocre to poor Alabama team and you beat an LSU team that is inept on offense in big games. Refernce UGA in the SEC championship, Auburn earlier and you guys this past weekend. So settle down about how awesome you are and what an unbelievable schedule you play. Lets see how you do against Auburn on the road and then against UGA and Fl St. before we crown you the SEC and NCAA champs and the greatest team ever.

By AltamahaDawg

October 10, 2006 02:11 PM | Link to this

I have completely given up trying to understand the blatently inaccurate assessments that happen every week in here. Seems like there is about 5 people in here that actually have a level head. sad when an opposing fan has a better perspective than your own at times. Opinion are one thing, but to purposely slant the realities to back those up, just losses credibility. I think when you see the replay of the game , some might have overreacted and slightest misrepresented the facts in here. But no matter. For my money, give me an offence that actually scores points over one that could not.

As for the season, anyone who has been around more than a couple of years knows whats left to play for. My idea is this, why dont we let the coaches and players who actually comprise the team and decide, how many game they want to try to win. It’s their team, we just watch. I’m thinking a spectator telling those boys what matters and what doesnt on thier team is a little meaningless. Wanna know what it matters winning 8 or 9 or 10? Ask one of those seniors. Or any player. Ask Matt Stafford. Or a recruit for that matter.

Move over Geechee, I’ve always known why you stop posting in here, but now I completely understand. Ironic that the very lessons that sports try to teach youngsters are totally wasted on the ones who claim to know so much about it. Have at it boys and girls.

By ncdog

October 10, 2006 02:34 PM | Link to this

Unbelievable. One bad game, OK, one realllly bad game, and folks are blasting Mark Richt, his defensive coordinator, and every player within range. Don’t you remember when Vince Dooley was getting the same on a regular basis, maybe from some of these same fans. At least be respectful; these are college kids.

By getupkid4uga

October 10, 2006 03:29 PM | Link to this

AMEN Altamaha. My sentiments exactly. That’s exactly why these blogs get so frustrating, because people think they know how to solve every problem. While mildly entertaining, most people are full of it, whether they know it or not. I think Willie is going to have a fired up defense vs. Vandy this weekend because they (and HE) got embarrased in the second half Saturday. Let them coach, and we can watch and throw toasters and random household artifacts at the TV screen. That’s the way I like it anyway.

Oh, brilliant idea! How about they do an online playcalling thingamabob that lets US pick the plays in real time! That would be neato! It would be like….. a VIDEO GAME!

By matt

October 10, 2006 03:48 PM | Link to this

Excuses,opinions that’s all i’ver heard!! Fact is, big time programs play big time ball in big time games CONSISTENTLY! We want to consider ourselves a big time program…not till we start making big time plays and that goes for the coaching staff too! There are teams that come to play and handle their business and if they get beat it’s a close battle where they leave it all on the field. Then there is UGA who struggles against teams they should be blowing out by 30 points! They have a complete meltdown and can’t hang on to 17 point lead to one of their biggest rivals. Am I supposed to believe that 14/16 years FLa. had the better team?!?!!? NO! THE DAWGS DIDN’T COME TO PLAY AND IT GOT IN THEIR HEADS THAT “IT’S THE FLA. GAME, OH MY GOD WHAT AM I GONNA DO!!!!” I think Richt is a great coach but there is nothing wrong with making changes when things aren’t working!!!! I don’t care if it’s been said 1000 times…. SINCE YOU’VE WASTED THE REDSHIRT ON YOUR #1 RECRUIT AND FUTURE STAR WHY WOULD YOU NOT GIVE HIM THE BALL WHEN IT IS APPARENT THAT THE STARTER IS NO MORE CAPABLE THAN HE IS?!?!??!!?!?

By Buck Cochran in the NW

October 10, 2006 04:20 PM | Link to this

Go read Carter’s new blog about the QBs. It’s interesting.( and RB)

By gatordan

October 10, 2006 05:11 PM | Link to this

your defense is very porous…west virginia showed that and tennessee really personified it…unless urban holds back we could HANG A 100 on you…GATORS RULE!!!!!

By vladfromvandy

October 10, 2006 05:44 PM | Link to this

i really think we have a shot saturday…with georgia’s qb situation so unsettled and your defense exposed saturday/it is a good time to be coming to athens…homecoming or not///we have had several close calls and played michigan well up there…could be our year for revenge as catching you on your heels…..GO DORES!!!

By toemeetsleather

October 10, 2006 05:55 PM | Link to this

been saying all year the jackets will prevail in athens but did not realize how weak you are in all phases of the game until rocky top exposed you…REGGIE will actually be on cruise control as as erik ainge said ‘could have done my taxes’-had so much time to pass….puppies have some long days ahead…YELLOW FEVER IN THE PEACH STATE,,,,,,,,,,,ENGINEERS RULE!!!

By wild thing

October 10, 2006 07:13 PM | Link to this

why are we starting joe t…do we really think we can beat fla aub or tech with joe t at the helm?…jumpstart next year and let stafford get the reps

By CocktailParty

October 10, 2006 07:25 PM | Link to this

matt, big time programs win trophies, and so has UGA. Big time programs lose one very now and then too.

And yes, for about 12 of those 14 florida did have a better team. Were you paying attention?

By robdawg06

October 10, 2006 07:39 PM | Link to this

I keep reading about the Dawgs defense being tired from being on the field so much. Wasn’t the Tenn. offense on the field the same amount of time ? They weren’t tired…

By robdawg06

October 10, 2006 07:57 PM | Link to this

You gotta just love the Tech,AU,Fla.,and even the Vandy fans marking down victories over the Dawgs already. For that boasting your teams all deserve to lose. And they may just all lose too. That’s why they play the games on the field.

By NDRules

October 10, 2006 09:40 PM | Link to this

Looks like you puppies just got your face crushed by a hob nailed boot.

By Willy: Blitzkrieg or bust!

October 10, 2006 09:42 PM | Link to this

To AtahmahDawg:

There is something important for the BullDAWG NATION when you say, “why dont we let the coaches and players who actually comprise the team and decide, how many game they want to try to win. It’s their team, we just watch”.

I know you love BullDAWG NATION but the BULLDAWG NATION is interconneted, brother-

We breathe DAWGS! We have to propose ideas and then tell them to the ALUMNI and MINDS OF THE TEAM, i.e. the coaches-

You sound like you’ve been inspired by little WILLIE MARTINEZ-

WE’RE HUNGRY FOR VICTORIES and we need to discuss our ideas about the PHILOSOPHY of FOOTBALL, not be passive and silent FANS at a CRIQUET MATCH!

THIS BULLDAWG NATION, SON!

It would be in all the NATION’s best Interest if we united and made concrete demands, like the idea of the BLITZKRIEG!

WE REFUSE TO STAY QUIET AS TELESPECTATORS!

Blitzkrieg or Bust BullDAWG Nation!

By Carlton Powell

October 11, 2006 09:12 AM | Link to this

Toemeetsleather: Reggie on cruise control?? Are you kidding?? Is this the same “Reggie” that Chan had to REMOVE from the ‘03 game to prevent him from suffering potential severe bodily harm after taking cheap shots at Thomas Davis?? Or is this the “Reggie” that threw the ball into the stands on 4th down in the ‘04 game?? Saw that one, and sat in Sanford Stadium in disbelief. I would not be too quick to accrue greatness to “Reggie.” For sure, this ought to be the 1 in 5 years the Jackets win the game. I am no blind Bulldog loyalist. The team has significant work to do, to be sure. The Jackets need to take care of their season, and the Bulldogs theirs, and then get together the Saturday after Thanksgiving and settle the deal on the field. My only regret is that “Dodd Almighty” had not foolishly pulled the Jackets out of the SEC after the ‘64 season. The game this year would be HUGE. The redeeming aspect is that “Dodd Almighty” lived to witness the results of that blunder.

By True Dawg

October 11, 2006 10:26 AM | Link to this

There are in all of this football chatter two things that are certain, Flordia is a champion in the big mouth section and Tennessee is still a flop because they are going to lose more games than Georgia this year for sure and their real coach sits in the booth. Fact Auburn burns the Gators butt and sends them down the line. It’s great to be a GatorHater!!

By JB

October 11, 2006 10:39 AM | Link to this

To all hollering for Willie Martinez head. AIN’T GONNA HAPPEN…. HIM AND CMR WERE ROOMMATES AT MIAMI…. YOU KNOW WHAT KIND OF GUY CMR IS….. LOYAL……… I SWEAR HE”LL PUT UP WITH THE STATUS QUO BEFORE FIRING WILLIE !!!!!!!!!! I’m 53, 5’10” and 240 and I swear I think I could of caught a couple of passes from Ainge that Night. Leak will pass for 400+ yards and 5-7 TD’s !…. Unless we blitz the Hell out of them…. The other won’t work, why not make LEAK look abused by thr half. AND RUN THE DAMN BALL WITH A FULLBACK AND TWO TIGHT ENDS, OUT OF A POWER I.

By Dawg70

October 11, 2006 12:44 PM | Link to this

Well football is still football. We probably are not as bad as we looked and Tenn. is not as good as they looked. Having played a little, coached a little and been a fan for more years than I want to say, teams, players, and coaches have games where things just come apart. Before the season 10-2 in regular season looked like the best we could hope for, still does, so from that point of view we are still in postion to have a good year. This game is more about momentum and strategy than having the best talent. Only a few things bothered me about the game Sat. nite. 1. Players need to use proper form and breakdown on runners instead of this blow-up stuff that produces so much YAC. If you are a db or lb you are making a tackle down field most of the time anyway so just get the guy down and adjust the d line on the next play. 2. Coaches need to committ to putting all out pressure on QB’s that stand in pocket. Cover receivers close to line not 10 yards down the field. Make them work for the out pass but cover the middle. True a few big plays are given up this way, but at least your defense is not getting worn down and your offense gets back on the field. This is football of today. (ref.last drive of first half and all of second half Sat. nite) 3.Punting formation. Blockers are to far off line. The defense has a running start on our blockers and can use cuts to get in on punter. Gosh with 3 blockers right in front of you the punter can’t tell if he’s getting pressure or not. If it’s not a perfect snap, blocking and catch then it’s going to be a block in this formation. 4.The shot gun formation was designed for passing. Enough said. 5. Going for 2 before the end of the game always sends the wrong message to both teams. This to me was the biggest let down in the game or at least the end for us Sat. nite. It took the good out of a great touchdown. 6. It should be obvious from my comments that I feel the coaches should step up and take the blame for this loss and not the players. We will improve I’m sure and have a great season. Go Dawgs.

By Dawgette

October 11, 2006 01:56 PM | Link to this

Hey, Graham, we know how the game went- how about the tailgating with UT fans? Is the Family Zone still in operation or did the game drive everyone to drinkin’?

By Actually

October 11, 2006 03:22 PM | Link to this

dawg70, sounds like you listened to the coaches press conference after the game too. Kinda easy to disect things that didn’t work, specially well documented things. Also I have never known the UGA staff to ever shun thier fair share of the blame.

absolute: Down by 5 late in the game, you go for 2, always, everytime. Simple math.

By RHS

October 11, 2006 04:53 PM | Link to this

After having a few days to get over the sting of losing, a few observations. First, the atmosphere at the game was absolutely AWESOME! Dawg fans were at their best, it was the loudest I have heard Sanford Stadium since the Clemson game in ‘91 when I was a frosh(also a night tilt). Way to go Dawgs! I took my fiance, who is a Duke grad, and she loved it- said it reminded her of Duke-UNC in Cameron (with 80,000 more people). As far as Coach Martinez is concerned, while I am worried about our inability to rush the passer and cover, I agree with Andrew’s assessment above. Guys and gals, we simply do not have the talent we need on D. I’m no coach, but this looks like the thinnest group talentwise that we’ve had in the CMR era. We’ve got a couple of young guys on the D-line that have a lot of upside, as well as CJ and Quentin, but the linebackers and secondary personnel(as a group) are a bunch of no talent a** clowns in comparison to their predecessors. And another thing, Coach Martinez isn’t going anywhere in the foreseeable future, so forget about him getting canned! That said, I think Coach M needs to do what less talented teams do and be more aggressive. He cannot keep running the D like BVG did b/c we don’t have the players to do so. I would like to see the corners and LBs play a bump and run to get the receivers out of their rhythm so they aren’t playing catch out there. Maybe play a nickel package every once in a while, I don’t know. Got to give the other guy something to think about. As far as our kicking game goes, we need to scrap that punt formation and start over. Having punts blocked two weeks in a row is totally unacceptable and that is on the coaching staff. CMR has generally been good at making changes when he needs to, although he sometimes gets his team out of sync with his play calling. Running out of the I was a great call Saturday night, but he abandoned it too quickly and put the game in the hands of an inexperienced QB. I like Joe T, he’s a hard-worker and a class-guy, but he simply does not have the talent to play QB at this level. Period. The future is now, and CMR needs to simplify his offense so the young guys can grasp it and build some confidence. Rotate Cox and Stafford, let them get the reps they need or we are going to be in the same boat next year. And guys, CMR isn’t going to turn over his play calling to an OC anytime soon, so we need to quit crying about it- I mean, people have been saying this almost every year since he came here and if it hasn’t happened yet I don’t believe it will. Don’t give up the ship yet, my fellow Dawgs! IT’S GREAT, TO BE, A GEORGIA BULLDOG!!!!!

By smokey

October 11, 2006 05:18 PM | Link to this

Ugah honey, ya want some more humpin’? Meet me outside the south side of the stadium round midnight, and we will hump somemore, baby! Bring that fat man, sonny porky too, he has a nice leg for the ole’ humper, and looks like he really wants some!

By whet

October 11, 2006 05:34 PM | Link to this

So, RHS, should uga dump those heavily recruited but now no talent young black men back onto the world, and go get some more highly regarded, but underpriviledged and undereducated young black men to use for your pleasure on the football field? How about this, uga should actually try to educate every kid they recruit, regardless of how well they perform on the athletic field? Too demanding? Christ, you decendents of former slave owners never change, do you? Its time for a slave rebellion at UGA! both on and off the athletic field.

By kentucky cade

October 11, 2006 06:53 PM | Link to this

robdawg06……..face it you are a 7-5 club///no chance against fla aub and gt and you will lose probably to us up in big blue land…if we play the way we did with fla in the first half…no contest!!GO BLUE!!!So get excited over your narrow wins over vandy and miss st as will lose last 4 and wind up in poulan weedeater with possible rematch with ala-birmingham

By robdawg06

October 11, 2006 07:47 PM | Link to this

Put your money where your fat mouth is Kentucky hillbilly. $100 says we kick the Pussycats asz. Dogs always kill cats unless its non-contact like wussy basketball.

By kentucky cade

October 11, 2006 07:58 PM | Link to this

Hey robdawg06..instead of putting my money where my mouth is..why don’t I put my size 11 shoe up your big fat dumba$$?? You are typical of the southern redneck complete with a mullet I am sure. Are you wearing a camo hat drinking a Milwaukee’s Best right now? Lets make it $1000 homo or can you only afford $100? I do not take food stamps either redneck. So put your money..if your welfare check shows up on time..where your redneck mouth is!! Tell me when and where jerkwad..I will be there

By Buck Cochran in the NW

October 11, 2006 08:09 PM | Link to this

This blog just went down the can.

By robdawg06

October 11, 2006 08:13 PM | Link to this

Hillbilly Jim, we can go to an online betting site and enter our credit cards and I’ll bet whatever you can steal from your daddy’s wallet (I’m sure he’s also your uncle and cousin). Its hilarious for a fan of a perennial 4-6 team to talk smack to a fan of the reigning SEC champions. Strap your banjo on boy and eat your viddles. I’ll hit you with so many lefts you’ll beg for a right…

By robdawg06

October 11, 2006 08:21 PM | Link to this

Two things are certain at UK : You can play basketball and you can play with each other. Which is it that you do best ? You certainly aren’t worth a damn at football,baseball,tennis,track,or gymnastics. I suggest UK quit the other sports and just play basketball and with each other.

By robdawg06

October 11, 2006 08:22 PM | Link to this

I can’t meet you in Kentucky because I saw the movie Deliverance. I know what you guys do to other men…

By kentucky cade

October 11, 2006 08:27 PM | Link to this

hey robdawgturd..its on homo. Pick an online site and place your bet. After Vandy get thru with you bunch of pu$$ies there won’t be much left! I have a question for you..what is the difference between a UGA fan and a carp? One is a scum-sucking bottom feeder and the other is a fish. YOu talk a big game for a girly-man. I bet you are wearing your mama’s panties right now..try not to put skid marks in them. I will meet you anywhere anytime..just wear some Depends though. So when I kick the crap out of you it won’t be so messy. In fact, I can come on down to Hickville..I mean Jawja this weekend. So tell me when and where or s.t.f.u. you a-hole!!

By kentucky cade

October 11, 2006 08:33 PM | Link to this

hey robdawgturd…I read that education in Georgia ranks around 49 or 50 and you just helped prove that Einstein. The movie Deliverance was shot in Georgia and based in Georgia. That way they did not have to hire actors for the “bend over that log” scene. They probably were able to use your relatives for both parts. So check your facts a-hole because with that last post your sure look like a goon! Ask your mommy if you can stay up past 9 tonight so we can keep exchanging blogs. Also tell the old bi*ch I said hello.

By Michael

October 11, 2006 09:22 PM | Link to this

I have read all the previous posts and I must say that we have absolutely the worst “fans” in the SEC. You people are so fair-weather, it’s not even funny. I am a huge UGA fan, but I get embarrased by some of our fans comments. One bad game by the defense and all of a sudden it’s fire the Defensive co-ordinator. No one said a word when the defense saved us especially in the USC,UC,and UM games.

By Cuz

October 12, 2006 12:34 AM | Link to this

Michael, Fair weather, I beg to differ. I was there in 1979 when we went 6-5 and came within a gnats a$$ of winning the SEC because they were out of conference losses untill Auburn put the world right. Otherwise a 7-4 team would have been the SEC champ in the Sugar bowl. They changed the SEC qualifications during the off season after that scare. Fair weather my small old rear. I have lived and died with this team since my childhood in the sixties when we had a brand new coach named Vince Dooley. I think you misunderstand the concept of a blog. It allows a steam valve to reduce pressure and keep us from blowing up. Some of the things I write, later I say, well maybe I should not have wrote that when I was so emotional. Then I turn around and write a new entry. I do not pretend to know more than the coaches of my team, I just say what is on my mind. I get no money for that. They get paid to make the decisons. I respect that. I put my faith in God. I put my trust in Mark Richt. A lot of us think this way, this is just a vent, don’t take us that seriously, I don’t. But keep that fire, we need you.

By Cuz

October 12, 2006 12:41 AM | Link to this

Bill love you mean it, we are spoiled, get used to a down season. Win some, lose some or more. Put the freshman in and let him take the Lumpkins. Just my thought, not paid for this, but I will take Carter’s job for less than you are paying him. Toss it around the newsroom, I could use the extra money. Oh just the blog, he writes good articles. Feel free to e-mail me the starting salary.

By Cuz

October 12, 2006 01:01 AM | Link to this

Kentucy cade, read your posts. A lot of anger Dude. Mahatma Ghandi once said, the angry leave the rest of us p** off. I understand passion, he11 I think we can win every game. But my docs said my getting out of conrol was taking months much less years off my life. I will back up Rob in a bar fight with you and your buddies, but I would rather buy a couple of rounds and have fun talking about SEC football. If you want to take it personal, guess we meet in the alley, think I need a few new teeth anyway. This is a blog, not I will meet you at dawn with pistols drawn. Hey threaten me, you won’t be the first, and I win most of my fights, I just don’t start them. I wish you well Kentucky, you got the best roundball year in and year out in the conference. Take care and God bless.

By Cuz

October 12, 2006 01:21 AM | Link to this

Altamaha, great two o’clock post. I think geechee like me has way too many things going on. I get a chance I blitz the blogs, may not be back for days. I consider you a constant in this sea of uncertaninty. You keep you eye on the ball and I hope I am one of the few you say know what they are talking about. If not,screw you, just kidding, I try to rise above. But I am weak, I lay into the insults. Alt, we will meet at Brogens, I got the tab. Maybe in the spring got a lot of surgery coming up.

By UT OWNS UGA

October 12, 2006 07:36 AM | Link to this

Ainge owns Sanford Stadium as he’s 2-0 there. On the bright side celebrate that you’ve seen his last appearance on that sacred soil.

By robdawg06

October 12, 2006 09:47 AM | Link to this

Hey cade, bring your daddy too so I can biotch slap him too. Directions : drive your covered wagon down the mountain and get on an interstate running East. Keep driving until you drop off into the Atlantic Ocean. I’ll be there in my boat to drown you.

By robdawg06

October 12, 2006 09:55 AM | Link to this

Ok cade, you can win the war of words. I’m tired of the verbage. Vandy & Kentucky will be beat by the Dawgs as usual. Some things never change…

By kentucky cade

October 12, 2006 10:53 AM | Link to this

as i said you will go 1-1 against us and vandy…we give you miss st and your 7-5 will have poulan-weedeater and emerald bowls licking their chops…may as well forfeit fla aub and gt…you have no chance…ask ole miss who is better/uk or ug!

By True Dawg

October 12, 2006 01:32 PM | Link to this

Not Turning this into a kentucky cade format but let’s face it Kentucky’s football record is more like a p*** cat’s meow than a wild cat roar except in basketball which of course on this diolog no one is interested in discussing.Bowl game can The Kentucky p*** cat’s even spell the word. NOT!!!

By RHS

October 12, 2006 02:51 PM | Link to this

C’mon whet- this is a blog, people complain-I don’t think anyone should put athletics before academics and I hope all the young men, regardless of color, are taking advantage of the opportunity to get an education. And I’m not the descendant of former slave owners, by the way- my father is from Kerala, India and my mother from Manila. GO DAWGS!!!!!!

By psycho-232

October 12, 2006 02:51 PM | Link to this

Vandy’s gonna score 55 points, block three punts come this saturday — mutts will score 33 again.

By vladfromvandy

October 12, 2006 04:16 PM | Link to this

right on psyco-232/DORES RULE….A NEW SHIP IS COMING IN TO ATHENS…we will drown the puppies!!!!!!!!!!

By Dawg70

October 13, 2006 12:49 PM | Link to this

To Actually: This is not simple math and it wasn’t late in the game. Tenn. put up another 20 points or so after we went for 2. You go for 2 on your last drive or under 2 minutes to give yourself a chance to tie or win. Watch a few games and you will see early efforts for 2 usually send a team in a spin even when they work. In this case we still lose 35-51 with the points. Your right about one thing. I did listen to the coaches comments after the game on the radio and thus my response. First time I could remember players pointed out for poor plays and staff not taking full blame. As for the other comments I made, they came from watching the game not from reviews of others.

By vladfromvandy

October 13, 2006 03:54 PM | Link to this

wow . even the athens papers are picking the DORES to prevail…between hedges will continue to be a myth…been eons since ga won a big game there…A NEW SHIP IN TOWN WILL DROWN THE PUPPIES!!!!!!!!

By SmokeyDog

October 15, 2006 07:43 PM | Link to this

Most of you on this blog must be too young to remember beyond 10 years ago. Look throughout history, like over the last 50 years. You will see that THIS Georgia team is right in-line with the Georgia history. But you young fans have been spoiled. This IS reality. This IS the REAL Georgia football program, as history proves.

So DEAL WITH IT and GET USED TO IT!!!

By psycho-232

October 16, 2006 01:39 PM | Link to this

heh heh heh, ah was right, mutts lose to vandy, again!

By psycho-232

October 16, 2006 01:47 PM | Link to this

Pink and Brown are colors too!

By techie

October 16, 2006 02:51 PM | Link to this

heh heh hed -Bull Sh-it Nation, Colors of Pink and Brown!!

By Sports Menstration

October 16, 2006 02:55 PM | Link to this

UGA recruits Tinker Bell to play for the Pink and Brown!

By Sonny

October 16, 2006 03:17 PM | Link to this

Send that tinker bell over to the mansion round midnight for some, uh, hudllin’.

By Sonny

October 16, 2006 04:32 PM | Link to this

Send that Smokey and Ugah over too, lets make it a real orgy! oink, oink

By Leonar P. Loser Esquire

October 18, 2006 05:19 PM | Link to this

Miss. State VS Georgia… The Red Clay Hounds of the Sanford Kennel Club will welcome the cainine pups from Starkville and in hopes to avoid 3 lowly Dawg Daze in a row between the bushes. This one aint gonna be an easy one as it all well may seem. Its building up to be a real dogfight and a host of these cainines will be limping throughout the shrubbery bushes. Mark Richochet will soon find out that the pups from Starkville have a lot bark and some bite. Leonards Loser in a close one Misss. State … Ga. Tech VS Clemson …. The Fiesty Felines of the Pickins County Fairgrounds Orange Home Coming Party will be running down the Hill to welcome Bumbling Bees from the North Ave. Trade School. Those bees need to watch where they step in the cow pasture and better not stomp on that kitty paw. Rumor has it that Tommy boy didnt call Pa Pa Bowden for advise this year and that the Fiesty Felines will be decked out in all Purple. Thus being The Purple Tiger Bee Eaters. Leonards Loser in a run away Ga. Tech

By Dawg84

October 21, 2006 04:00 PM | Link to this

R U Dawg fans stupid? Ignoring the obvious?CMR is not capable of being HC and OC and not capable of firing our DC. His half time adjustments have cost us @70 points in the last 3 games in the 2nd half. Our players are not that bad but our coaching is reprehensible. When your recruiting class is constantle in the top 10 and you are losing to teams you should be easily beating something is seriously wrong. Support Richt, yes but make him accountable. If he was one of my sales mgrs he would be fired for lack of motivation, lack of accomplishments, and for underachievement, not to mention letting the competition get the best of him. (yes, I know that he won 2 secs but he won that with Donnan’s players and Van Gorder for DC) how’s he doing without them?