The Junkyard Blawg

By robdawg06

October 22, 2006 08:00 PM | Link to this

I agree with everything you said Bill. Out of all that you said, the biggest problem is being “ice cold” starting in the second half (usually all 3rd quarter). I was listening to the game with my best friend (a Tech fan) on the radio. He like UGA unless they are playing Tech. I’m kind of the same way about Tech actually. Anyway, we both could not believe the 3rd quarter against Missy St. It was like “A Series Of Unfortunate Events”… I think Stafford is the future at QB but the careless int’s cannot be dismissed. I don’t claim to have all the answers but I think many of we fans do have suggestions that might make the team play better. Maybe the team will step up for the Fla. game ? Go Dawgs !

By robdawg06

October 22, 2006 08:05 PM | Link to this

The National Championship very well might be the Ohio St. - Michigan winner versus the Louisville-WVA winner (if the 2c winners remain undefeated). I’m going to say it will be Ohio St. & WVA.

By gator hater

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

I know everything is pointing to us going to jacksonville and getting absolutely whiped up and down the field saturday, but I dont think there is any coach able to set a game plan and rally the troops for a big game better than CMR. We have everything stacked against us but I think we might just come together and do the unthinkable!! So lets all get behind the dawgs and see what happens but you heard it here first!!! GOO DAWGS!!

By Bulldog Bry

October 22, 2006 08:15 PM | Link to this

The coaching staff doesn’t seem to have a lot of answers right now. I think that’s what disappionts me the most.

By Palmetto State Dawg

October 22, 2006 08:19 PM | Link to this

Good analysis Bill. GA has several problems, so it’s hard to just talk about one. We seem to have gotten worse as the season has gone. My wife & I went to the UGA-USC game in Columbia & I thought our team played pretty well. USC was able to beat Vandy yesterday at their place after we couldn’t beat Vandy at our place. Try to figure that one out! A few observations about the Dawgs:

We’re a 1st half team, and that’s it. Terrible 3rd & 4th quarter team. Bill, I also agree with your comment about how our coaches never pick up on what other teams are doing. I seriously doubt that Martinez will do what Auburn did to Chris Leak because our defense just plan sucks. He’ll be his usual stubborn self, and Leak will pick us apart. Another observation is that our offensive line is terrible. It sure would be nice if we had one like Clemson. Those guys are big, strong and fire off the ball. The bottom line is that Martinez needs to go, period!

By TOM

October 22, 2006 08:23 PM | Link to this

Sorry Gator Hater. We have no chance. We are back in the Goff era. This is not a case of (1985) rallying for the cause. Big play Willie Martinez will see to it that we give up huge chunks of yardage with his “bend but dont win defense”. Florida 62 dawgs 10.

By Michael Scharff

October 22, 2006 08:24 PM | Link to this

I had diffculty believing that CMR would actually stop being so stubborn until he (FINALLY)named Stafford as the starter last week and then decided to stick with him through thick and thin on Saturday. Now, can he continue to make other changes with less than half a season to go, or will he keep the status quo until after the season is over? I know that some changes have to be made with the defensive coaching staff, as well as with the offensive line coach. And Bill, you are right on the money. We now have game tape available as to how to make things miserable for Florida, Auburn, and Tech. For one, we MUST play with a five man defensive front and pressure Leak, Cox, and Ball. We know for sure that when Leak and Ball get consistently pressured, their effeciency falls off a great deal. I don’t know if we can beat Florida, Auburn, or Tech (not to mention Kentucky), but hopefully, we can at least do ourselves proud and keep things close.

By War Eagle

October 22, 2006 08:27 PM | Link to this

Good, Auburn had a true freshman RB who gained 156 yards on 26 carries…Ben Tate #1 running back out of Maryland, looks like another Ronnie Brown, hopefully.Auburn has Brad lester, carl Stewat and Tate all returning next several years and with committment with Ernique Davis, one top running backs if Florida, Caleb King interest is probably vanished for Auburn.

By Dennis

October 22, 2006 08:28 PM | Link to this

Hey, where am I? Where is everybody? Why is it so lonesome here? It must be because the bandwagon has been flipped over on its side. You pups need to stop whimpering and look to the future. You are bowl eligable and that is not a small feat. Count your blessings. You have been unrealistic about your team the last few years anyway. Think about it.

By austindog

October 22, 2006 08:42 PM | Link to this

I was a student when Florida came to Stanford and the one memory I have of that day is the local radio asking pregame listeners to call in if they could think of any way Georgia could possibly win. I think they can recycle that show for Saturday.

Keep Stafford in there though, and coach ‘em up Joe.

By RxDawg

October 22, 2006 08:45 PM | Link to this

I’m not sure about that War Eagle (but I hope your right). The last piece I saw said that Mr King was a lean towards AU. So I guess we will have to wait and see.

By austindog

October 22, 2006 08:50 PM | Link to this

(that’s “Sanford” of course)

By JJ

October 22, 2006 08:50 PM | Link to this

Unrealistic? UGA is has won two SEC Championships the last 4 years, bubba. This year is a blip on the radar screen. It happens to every program. Auburn was 8-5 in 2003. Tennessee last year. Florida lost 5 games two seasons in a row. Beat up the Dawgs while you can and enjoy it while you are doing it. It won’t last long. The expectations will and always will remain SEC Championships and everything else that comes with it. Think about that, jack.

By Top Dawg

October 22, 2006 08:55 PM | Link to this

The biggest thing you said was that we need to run the ball more (Lumpkin) and take some pressure off Stafford and those wide receivers. Other random thoughts: Our defense did not tackle at all on Saturday. Our clock management was terrible. Stafford is progressing very, very well, but he was throwing behind the receivers. Still, when the ball hit them in the hands, they had to make the reception. Mossaquoi’s play is getting worse. Tripp Chandler should be the starting TE for the rest of the season. Things need shaking up. The players, the coaches and Sanford Stadium all need a big dose of engery. Go Dawgs!!!

By SamoanDawg

October 22, 2006 09:02 PM | Link to this

QMo/Bully need to have a big game.. Jeff/Ray/Kade have got to step it up, big time!

C’mon Dawgs I still have confident in you! Just a few pieces to put together and will be back to our old winning form.

Let go kick some gaytor tails!

By BurtDawg

October 22, 2006 09:07 PM | Link to this

Bill:

Great post. I was at the game and some points to ponder:

1. We are a tired, beat up team. CMR is not without his faults, but recruting failures are killing us on depth.

2. Again, saw very few of our regular fans in our section. It makes me sad at the all “bandwagon” fans we have.

3. The boos at the game was shameful. This is not the pros.

4. Next week will be ugly but lets show support all week. Wear red to work when you can. Put the flag in the car all week. It is easy to support when things go good. Times are tough so let’s Hunker down as fans and support our team.

See ya in Jax…….

By Ugagsucks

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

Yeah, the mutt coaches probably WERE taking notes from all of those games. Too bad Ugay doesn’t have the talent to pull any of that off against any of those teams. Glad to see that your sorryass team sucks so bad that you have to dedicate your column to your rival losing a big game. The GT blog writer would never stoop so low, but he isn’t the fatass loser you are. Enjoy the toilet bowl!

By Don

October 22, 2006 09:26 PM | Link to this

I have beet up MR as much as anybody on these blogs but to be honest with you I expected a 3 or 4 loss season. What I did not expect is the loss to Vanderbilt and barely beating teams we should have stomped in the ground. MR’s indecisiveness on picking a starting QB and RB and sticking with them has had a negative impact on this team. Willie Martinez has to go as the defensive strategy or lack of it is awful. Why is the offensive line so poor and so thin? MR’s fault there. Bottom line is that this team has tallent and if it is thin at a position it is the coaches fault and if the team’s performance is poor it is his fault. The current Gamecock team would no doubt beat Georgia. They could easily be 1 and 6 this year. I’m hoping that the Florida game is not a bloodbath. Georgia will be inspired I am sure but it will take more than that. Look at the meltdown against TN. Anyways, Go Dawgs!

By TOM

October 22, 2006 09:28 PM | Link to this

You are right JJ it is a blip. A long blip. Richt will not make the change he needs to make and we will be in pain next year as well. Tubberville and The “Great Pumpkin” made the changes needed. They are right back in it. Result.. Great Pumpkin 51 Uga 24. The Auburn game will be ugly as well and if I start thinking about Tech I will start crying. Richt is too stubborn and imature at this stage of his career to take that kind of action. He is a wonderful administrator but not a great motivator or “Scheme” play caller. 3 guys have to go. Callaway, Eason and Martinez. “Well Tom its just not that simple”. Yes it is that simple.

By GM

October 22, 2006 09:37 PM | Link to this

Booing your team only demotivates the players…yes, you have the right to boo…but all you’re doing is compounding the problem. Save your booing for the blog. Take Lumpkin out of the punt team since he is not an accomplished blovker but you have to let him run the ball more since he is the best runner and hold on to the ball.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

October 22, 2006 09:44 PM | Link to this

EXCUSE ME!! I could only listen, see highlights and read about OUR QBs play. Someone else made the point that Anige threw for 300 yds., had THREE INTERCEPTIONS and was MVP. Some reproters caught the quantum leap MR made yesterday by running the 4 WR set so much. Why, he was asked did he do it? Matthew has played in that formation all his life so it increased his comfort level. That’s not the exact wording but the exact idea. Did anyone read Inman’s quotes about the 4th & 1 when Stafford threw to Chandler for the TD.? Read it and think about it and what his comments mean. Yes, we’re going to have to play as error free as we can to keep the game from being a blow out. What WM is going to do with our “D” I don’t know but of this I’m certain. Run Lumpkin, play the spread and let Stafford throw the ball 32 times again and use every weapon we have on “O”. Our only chance to be respectable will be to score with the Reptiles not out “D” them! We can’t!!

By Scooter

October 22, 2006 09:45 PM | Link to this

On any Saturday, there are very few situations where one team can’t beat another team. If Florida is not sharp and leaves the door a little open in the 4th quarter, we can put a W on the board. The biggest thing working against Florida is that they have seen how sorry we are. They really may think that this game is already over before they even play it. Therein is the possibility and if we combine a bit of overconfidence with them putting it on the ground a few times, well you just never know… I see our only chance is that we have a net 3 positive turnover advantage.. Not likely, but it could happen.

By Sautee Dawg

October 22, 2006 10:10 PM | Link to this

as a long time dawg fan i couldn’t agree more with Burtdawg on his topic no. 3. the booing at the stadium on saturday was such an embarrasment for a true dawg fan, shameful is not the word for it, the same Mohamed Massaquoi that was booed not only caught a touchdown pass earlier in the game but was also our leading reciever last year, this booing shouldn’t have happened in our stadium to ANYONE, i think we owe this young man an apology, and i for one will be the first in section 120 to stand and applaud when Mohamed takes the feild in november against Ga Tech, maybe by then some of our fair weather friends will as Larry Munson says “get the picture” and join me!

By tyyosh

October 22, 2006 10:12 PM | Link to this

Bill,

Do you REALLY think that the coaching staff just sits there in denial? Have you ever looked at the 2006 roster? Go and count the # of D-line not marked FR, the # of O-Line not marked FR, and so on. The beef just is not there in 2006.

I can understand “A Fan’s Perspective” but you seem more and more to be drifting toward thinking you actually know something more than what the average fan does. If you are actually plugged in, are working sources in the Athletic Dept, going over to watch practice, friends with parents of team members, former player, etc. - then I humbly apologize in advance. Otherwise, try to remember when you exercise the privilege that the AJC has given you that you are just one of us and have NO IDEA who is in denial, why certain things are being done, who is hurt, etc.

By dawgystyle

October 22, 2006 10:12 PM | Link to this

odell thurman isnt doing anything this weekend let’s find a way to sneak him in the game.

By RK

October 22, 2006 10:24 PM | Link to this

This is will be my third post and it shall read: Do not be afraid to run the ball. When you have experienced, above average running backs available, do not be afraid to run the ball. Oh, and start Stafford. Oh, that’s right, we finally made that adjustment stick. Blitz Leak often. One more thing. I do not make predictions to make myself feel good, and I am not mentally impaired despite that the fact that I left the state of GA. for S.C. 18 years ago(I’ll be back). But GA. beats FLA. 24 to 17 Saturday afternoon. Enjoy the game! We’ll be ready. RK.

By dean

October 22, 2006 10:57 PM | Link to this

I understand that booing can demoralize the players, but it is the only way that fans can let the coaches know their displeasure with how things are going.

By kenny d

October 22, 2006 11:21 PM | Link to this

players want to play for and be recruited to play for schools in stadiums where the fans demand the very best and thus show their passion by booing. no kid wants to play for a school, coach, or team where the fans refuse to let a good or bad game get in the way of a good ole tailgate. imagine being a recruit at the game and seeing terrible or mediocre play at the game you were watching and the fans never reacted. the fans were just silent. would you, as a recruit, really want to attend that school with a blase fan base. i think not unless, as the recruit, you were like the fans who do not boo and all you wanted as a recruit was a great tailgating culture that Mr. Adams seems hellbent on destroying.

passion is okay as long as you do not get carried away. booing should fire them up and not demoralize them as long as the booing is somewhat reasonable and justified under the circumstances and done to make the point that repeated and continuous poor or mediocre performance is not acceptable from the fans and alums. as long as you do not cross the line and make it a malicious personal attack on the individual somewhat akin to what it seems yankee fan are hellbent on destroying arod with endless boos, then i think as a fan you are fine with booing. i do have to admit though that it is somewhat creepy to boo a teenager though.

By JOHN

October 22, 2006 11:34 PM | Link to this

Has anyone noticed one of Willie Martinez’s tricks on defense is to run the zone blitz and drop Q Moses into coverage. I’ve seen it several times this season now and can’t believe my eyes… Why would you take one of the most feared pass rushers in the country out of a play in definite passing situations? Tra or Kelin have a better chance to make a play on the QB than Moses? At least Moses has the wherewithal and the height to bat down a pass. If we have a chance to win, C.Johnson and Moses need to meet at Leak/Tebow as many times as possible this week. Please do not drop him into pass coverage.

By booing?

October 22, 2006 11:39 PM | Link to this

C’mon Dean… You wrote: “Booing is the only way fans can let coaches know their displeasure with how things are going”?

For one thing, do you really think that the coaches hear your sorry A$$ booing and think, “Oh golly, I guess we should start trying harder and addressing these issues!” You are an idiot. Here’s a novel thought: the coaches want to succeed just as much, if not more, than you do. Secondly, we have recruits and their parents who come to every home game. It would probably help our chances of landing them if jerks like you would show some class and support our team through both good and bad times. Nobody wants to come play in a negative environment. Lastly, I love the dawgs as much as the next guy, but let’s remember that this is a game. I’m sure you and the rest of those who booed our players on Saturday NEVER make a mistakes, but if you were to make a mistake at work, how would you like it if everyone around you started booing and calling for your job? Get a life!

By AbsolutelyStillaDawg!

October 23, 2006 12:08 AM | Link to this

By booing…Great post. In fact, it gave me an idea. For all the “fans” who are so pitiful at their job of being a fan these days and can do nothing but whine, b**ch, and complain…

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By Stone Mtn Vol

October 23, 2006 01:07 AM | Link to this

OK you lapdogs, there’s no need to fear, UnderDog (Stafford) is hear. Save the cocktails till after the game and try and show a little pride and dignity. Dont screw up our Sugar destiny. GO VOLS!

By DC

October 23, 2006 01:51 AM | Link to this

Are you kidding me…Mississippi State scored 24 points on us and once again we had to get lucky to pull this one out! How can Willie Martinez possibly take home a pay check in good conscience? Willie Martinez has single handedly turned one of the most talented defenses in the country into one of the most inept in the world thanks to his clueless and predictible scheming (if you can call it that).

There is no doubt my son’s high school team defensive coordinator would do a better job.

Get Martinez the hell out of there now and if Richt doesn’t have the guts to do it he can leave too!

DC

By Our Coaching Sucks

October 23, 2006 03:45 AM | Link to this

North Gwinnett’s coaching staff could do a better job at Georgia than our current staff. It’s as if they’re f*** blind. Why is it that everyone else sees what other teams are doing to win games and our coachs keep ignoring it. I hope Uga’s players find a way to play a close game against the Gators despite their sorry a* coaches. These kids don’t have any choice but to follow through with the crappy play calling. It’s absolutely pathetic. It’s a very sad time for Georgia football.

By realdawg

October 23, 2006 04:54 AM | Link to this

Since the loss to Tennessee we’ve all seen numerous posts and rants regarding who the starting quarterback should be. Stafford may be the future, but he’s not the present. Joe T is…well…Joe T. Cox is going to throw picks, but he has proven, at least to some degree, that he is capable of being a leader and rallying the troops. Right now, I think that’s what we need, especially against Florida. Stafford is a gunslinger in over his head…Cox is a leader…in over his head…which do you want against Florida? Our defense blows, that’s obviously not going to change anytime soon. I like the way Lumpkin is running…but not sure why Danny Ware isn’t getting more time…with all the mistakes, if Ware is being singled out for the occasional fumble, it doesn’t seem fair to me…maybe there is more to the story…I don’t know. I’m personally surprised any quality tailback would want to come to UGA these days…quite a grim reality for all of us who remember Tailback U. As for the QB situation…it’s gonna be around for next few years unless someone transfers…and who could blame them if they did. This is a recruiting snafu…too much talent…we don’t need a top prospect QB every year…it leads to this kind of mess. I would rather see one solid recruit about every other year…same for tailbacks…that way there is a pecking order and they all get their chance to shine. Lastly…what’s with booing the players…the last thing they need is more of a complex…how do you think that looked in front of the State fans…UGA booing it’s own dawgs at home…Sanford stadium should be sacred ground…even for wounded dawgs…just my two cents.

By spud

October 23, 2006 06:02 AM | Link to this

I wonder how many recruits we lost sat because of the booing, I hope you morans that booed mo mass are happy you are hurting this team more than you will ever know because you cannot control your emotions. the only way we have a shot on sat is running the ball and I mean running it 35 times ball control,as far as our denfense we need some to step up and be a leader someone to get fighting mad someone like charles johnson,at the end of the season I think m.r. will make changes in his coaching staff martinez callaway and eason will be gone.

By Dbow

October 23, 2006 07:06 AM | Link to this

CMR knows that we’ve won the last few years because of balance on offense so that is not going to change. The only way to get your QB and receivers to improve is to throw the ball (in games not just in practice). Twenty touches a game for Lump would be great as long as he gets his per carry average. Very low class to boo a 19 year old kid for not providing the required entertainment value for your ticket price. Cut these kids some slack - they are trying hard not to let the true fans down. It’s all about chemistry and right now there seems to be an element missing. When everything clicks, it will be business as usual for the Dawgs. Besides, I’d rather be a 0-12 Dawg than a 12-0 Bumbling Bee.

By JB

October 23, 2006 07:23 AM | Link to this

Good morning dawg fans….. After watching the last two weeks, the score Saturday will depend on how many times Fla. gets the ball. Our offense will not move much, so they will get it at their 30 or 40 every time. if they get the ball 10 times, I’ll say (10x7) 70 to 10. we will score against their wanna be’s. I hate more than ever to write this, but I’ve seen the last Two weeks. We will be back.

By Captive in TN

October 23, 2006 07:53 AM | Link to this

The positive for this season is two-fold: it’s almost over, and the we don’t have to make holiday/bowl plans. We WILL LOSE THE NEXT 4 GAMES, END 6-6 AND NOT BE BOWL ELIGIBLE SINCE ONE VICTORY WAS AGAINST A 1-AA OPPONENT. LET THE FIRINGS BEGIN, NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By King Philip

October 23, 2006 08:10 AM | Link to this

Still no sight of BuLLdawg. That guy is a total loooooser!!!

Baby steps pups. You “got by” Miss State now you must (MUST) find a way to get by Florida….

You still have an opportunity for a decent bowl game and the additional four weeks of practice that your gonna need.

I agree with the other cubicle cowboy who said that the poor fans deserve equal boos. Boo!

By Doug

October 23, 2006 08:15 AM | Link to this

All victories (I-A or I-AA) count toward bowl eligibility this year, knucklehead. So quit whining like a little girl and support your team, if in fact you are a Dawg fan.

By Lilburn Dawg

October 23, 2006 08:26 AM | Link to this

Scooter, I love your quote:The biggest thing working against Florida is that they have seen how sorry we are.

I hate thinking that this may be the only advantage we have over the gators….but it probably is.

As I’ve said before, we can’t run, pass, block, receive, tackle, punt, intercept, guard, protect, manage the clock, coach, make decisions, substitute personnel, plan, scheme, etc., etc., etc.

Can anyone say we’ve done well in any one of these areas?

I hate thinking the only advantage we have is how bad we are.

So who else can predict the score? I predict FLA wins 35-7.

By Cols.UGAobserver

October 23, 2006 08:29 AM | Link to this

Scooter, stay off that Georgia mountain corn liquor. It’s affecting your reasoning ability.

By Cuz

October 23, 2006 08:31 AM | Link to this

Since I had surgery on Friday, the game on Saturday was a blur with Munson talking to me in my sleep. Watching the Mark Richt show on Sunday was no help. My drug induced observations are this, if we let the bottom feeder Miss State team almost win the game, we are in a heap of trouble. I am at the point where I think we need to shake up the staff to get some results for next year. But you do that in the offseason, not now.

Start Stafford and Lump. Run the four wide set with Southerland in there somewhere. Get the ball to Brandon more often. Eliminate the cushion on defence even if it makes us more vulnerable for the deep ball. Blitz, blitz, blitz.

I have always thought that it was the most crass display of sportsmanship to boo your own team or players. It violates the code of conduct and is just plain offensive. Those who do are bandwagon jumpers and are not my neighbors in my Bulldawg Nation. My red flag with the Big G is still flying in my yard right next to Old Glory. It will continue to fly till we are through for the year and it is retired untill next season. I am a Bulldawg in the good times and the bad. I guess the bad makes you appreciate the good that much better.

By Glenn Burns

October 23, 2006 08:44 AM | Link to this

Matt Stafford is as overrated as they come. I wish he would transfer immediately. He will be the demise of this program. Seriously, is he going to set the NCAA records for INT’s in a season. I hope they pull his scholarship. Play Blake Barnes.

By Luke

October 23, 2006 08:51 AM | Link to this

Good post but I believe that there was some good out of Saturday in Athens.

1. Matt Stafford will be very good! David Greene/Eric Zeier good? Maybe

2. What is the deal with our defense? Not necessarily the players but they are so focused on their “area” in the zone that they are letting receivers stand three yards away from them and they are not reacting to passes thrown at them. It’s bad and hard to watch coming from a former defensive football player. They’re not missing assignments, as in placement, they’re not adjusting to the play.

3. RUN, RUN, RUN, RUN. Freaking run the ball to the corner, don’t run in to your tacklers make them run into you. Why the hell can’t our backs try to get the outside. At worst they’ll at least pick up a few more yards here and there instead they are so stuck with where they are supposed to run instead of running where they CAN run.

By SamoanDawg

October 23, 2006 08:56 AM | Link to this

Run Lumpkin run. Why do we not give Ware the ball much? ‘cause he doesn’t not have the acceleration on a stop/go and he can’t change direction or make cuts quick enough. He’s a straight downhill power runner. Much like a fullback. I like Ware, but Lumpkin is the man. Lumpkin’s has the speed/power and knows how to make his own hole. Lumpkin needs work hard on his blocking though, but give him the dadgum ball.

If I ever see a Dawg fan booing our own players at the game, I’m may have to tackle you myself, unless of course you’re a lady or an old fart. But, I suspect it’s the young punks who is doing the booing. You might want to wear a helmet just incase. I don’t need a helmet, I have a hard coconut head.. ha! I’m not a violent person, but I will speak up/back up my team no matter what.

Now, lets unite and holler, make some noise and support our team. Lets not act like Tennessee fans do. Most of them don’t have any class.

C’mon Dawgs lets go kick some gaytor tails!!!

Mahalo! Aloha!

By ChampDawg

October 23, 2006 08:56 AM | Link to this

Carter—

I’m glad to see you questioning this coaching staff. Both coaching and player execution have been horrible this season.

What continues to puzzle me is the poor defense and the lack of a consistent running game.

The booing from the stands on Saturday doesn’t hurt recruiting as much as the teams poor performance. To recruits you can try to sell the program as a Cadillac but the reality shown on the field is that it’s a Kia.

Carter, I’d like you to run some stats for us……. calulate the average number of carries and yards per game played for each of UGA’s running backs. Then compare this to other schools in the conference.

Why would any high school running back want to come to UGA?

By reality check

October 23, 2006 08:59 AM | Link to this

The Dawgs have disappointed so far, no question. On paper this Saturday’s game looks like a potential blowout.

Maybe having so few returning players has resulted in a rebuilding year after all. Kentucky in November even looks a little scary.

But we’ve got lots of football left to play this season, Stafford and others are still learning, and we may still be able to upset a team or two.

We really missed Remarcus Brown this week. Has anybody heard when he will be back? Evans was highly recruited, but MSU really lit him up.

By Carlton Powell

October 23, 2006 09:05 AM | Link to this

First, booing players is bush league. It is never appropriate. Ever. No doubt, all long time fans are very disappointed in the digression of this season. It is shocking. A mananagement case study can be written as a study in how NOT to manage human dynamics. Not having a starting QB ‘til the 8th game of the season is rediculous. It is the job of the coaching staff to decide upon a starter and get busy designing a game plan that allows the team to be successful. That did not happen. The notion of “none of the QB’s really separating themselves” is just ineffectual management. And, sadly we see the results. This is not a good Bulldog team. There are no Boss or Champ Bailey’s, Odell Thurman’s, David Pollock’s, or Thomas Davis’. The offensive line is a joke. All who saw Clemson take the Jackets to the woodshed Saturday night realize this fact. I found the Clemson-GA.Tech game depressing, as it pointed how far we have to go to get back. I really doubt if next year will be all that much better. We will be back, but getting back will take time and effort. Hopefully the coaching staff will understand that it is nice to sign high profile QB’s, running backs, and receivers, but success always hinges upon the play of the offensive line. Our offensive line play has not been adequate since 2002, and the coaches know it. It is TIME to reconcile this situation. BTW, where is “toemeetsleather” today?? That was great QB play from “Reggie” Saturday night, wasn’t it?? And, I REALLY bet Calvin Johnson is a happy camper today. Did he even make the trip?? I doubt if we win another game this year. If the Gators score 70 points on us, I have absolutely no problem with that. It is up to the team, from top to bottom, to stop them. Getting beat down so badly that there can be none of this “if a few breaks had just gone our way” mentality may be a good thing. By being totally broken down, and knowing it, a real building back process can begin. This season COULD serve as a claifying process, and what’s required to be successful in the future. Time will tell.

By Jim Rome

October 23, 2006 09:07 AM | Link to this

Good post, Cuz… I still want to believe, but it looks more and more like FL will hang half a hundred on the Dawgs . Our domes will hurt from being smacked in the grill one too many times.

Rack me !

Out.

By Brett

October 23, 2006 09:14 AM | Link to this

So far my predictions have been right on. Our defense is still a joke and our offense not much better…including Stafford. Overall the game was just sad. I said last week that we might get by MSU, and I was right. Again, we will lose to Florida, Auburn and Tech. I seriously doubt that the coaching staff will pay enough attention to the game films of all 3’s losses to make any changes. And, again, I say we will lose to Kentucky. 6-6 with no bowl game.

By SamoanDawg

October 23, 2006 09:15 AM | Link to this

Why not try Asher Allen. He couldn’t be any worse than Bryan Evans/Ramarcus Brown did. Makes me wonder how good Thomas Flowers would’ve been.

D-lines need to get their paws up to knock down some of those quick passes.

I also like see Paul Oliver jump some of those flat routes and take it to the house.

By NCDAWGFAN

October 23, 2006 09:15 AM | Link to this

Ok dawg fans let’s look at this season as one thing: A rebuilding year…I know CMR doesn’t want to call it that…..but let’s face it…it is:

In my opinion this is why the bulldogs are down this year:

1. Only 1 starting Defensive Back Returning
2. Only 2 Starting Offensive Line Men Back
3. Uncertain QB situation since Spring Ball

It doesn’t matter what level of football you are playing it is hard to be a good consistent football team when you are bad in those areas…….

I also don’t see the Georgia coaches getting everything they can out of their players….(remember David Pollack and his enthusiasm)…….It just seems like the Georgia players and coaches are happy with wins…….against teams they should be blowing away…….The players and coaches lack that killer instinct…….With all that being said……….Georgia needs to recruit Offensive Linemen………I also believe if things do not change on Defense Willie may be on his way out…..It also wouldn’t hurt if CMR gave up calling the plays……..

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 09:29 AM | Link to this

tyyosh, you are right, that is soo tired.

By Phil

October 23, 2006 09:29 AM | Link to this

Take out the “Good” and you have the description for the Florida game, “Bad and Really Ugly”. And that may be by half time. It’s going to be ugly folks. We are not playing Miss St. or Colorado this week. Last week on the call in show after the Vandy game, a caller asked about what has happened to the swagger our defense used to have. He didn’t answer the question, but I will. It left when Brian Van Gorder left. Martinez is a joke and doesn’t have a clue.

Richt also told another caller that “we have the same coaching staff that that won 2 SEC titles and these coaches just didn’t forget how to coach”. I guess he forgot that Van Gorder left. And no, Martinez didn’t forget how to coach because he never learned how to coach to begin with!!!

To have any chance to keep the game close I think we need to run the ball as much as possible. I know Richt won’t do that because he wants to throw as much as possible. But Stafford is going to throw a couple of interceptions, that’s pretty much a given. And our receivers are going to drop some too, that’s also a given. Let’s keep those to a minimum by running the ball. We still have 2 good backs in Lumpkin and Ware. Plus that keeps the Florida offense off the field if we are able to run and eat up some clock.

I will be watching, but may turn it off at halftime. I hate to admit that we are a medicore to below team, but it’s time to face reality.

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 09:43 AM | Link to this

Hey here’s and idea, dean, dont go to the game. Much better protest without inflicting harm on a 19 yr old. I’m betting a few who post in here were right all over that disgracfull display. You know who you are!

By richmonddawg

October 23, 2006 09:45 AM | Link to this

For the first time in my life I am actually ashamed to be a UGA fan. Losing to Vandy stung, Getting thumped by Tennessee stung, but to hear our crowd boo for dropping a pass and then cheer when the kid is pulled, well there is only one word for it…Classless. I understand being upset with the performance, but the fans who booed MOMASS probably hurt our program greatly. Why would a recruit or anyone for that matter want to go to a team that when they are down we kick them in the teeth, not once but twice? They wouldn’t and won’t. I am just as appalled by the performance of the team this year as the next person and I will admit there have been times that I have cussed and screamed about the dropped balls, but to applaud when they pull someone is over the line. I have been on record as saying our receivers are bad but the real thing is that either our secondary is horrible or the defensive scheme is horrible.I am going with the latter. The coaches are more to blame than the kids. I doubt MoMass reads these pages but if he does, let me apologize for the lack of support we have given you and know that at least one Dawg fan remembers what you have done and will do in the future for our program.

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 09:46 AM | Link to this

Have you guy been paying attention to our ability to line up and run the ball with authority?

By BJohnDawg

October 23, 2006 09:49 AM | Link to this

Face the fact( one that should have been obvious in the beginning) that this is a rebuilding year. JT nor Stafford was taking anyone to the BCS championship game.The OL is too thin, the receiving corp too thin, and the defense well… Everyone has to rebuild. This is the “DAWGS” year to do so.And still if they can get their act together and pull off the upset, they are back in the hunt in the SEC East( praying for a VOLS lose somewhere). To much bellyaching on this blog. To many spoiled pups.And way too many Sunday morning QBs.Richt is one of the best coaches in the game. Be thankful we have him.

By DawgPound

October 23, 2006 09:53 AM | Link to this

Ok, I gave my share of defensive bashing on the Dawgs D, but today I sat back and looked at some stats that make me go HUUUMMM, what if? I couldn’t tell you if its this or that, but one thing is for sure, statistically if we do not have any turnovers, we should win the game. During Ten. we had 3 turnovers for 21 points. Dandy Vandy we had 2 for 14 and Miss State we had 5 for seventeen. All these scores were rolled up in less than 150 yards. Tennessee had there 21 handed to them in less than 56 yards. So I say HOLD ON TO THE DANG FOOTBALL and we might have a chance!!!

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 23, 2006 09:58 AM | Link to this

Cuz, glad you are 1/2 way back and the medication is working. Here’s to a quick recovery.

For the fans that are fortunate enough to be in Sanford Stadium on a fall Saturday afternoon you suck for booing our players. I am with Samoandawg and Booing? It is classless and hurts the program. No matter how rough the going gets chill out and support the team.

Wow on the season! Our defense was suppose to be tops in the nation, our RB’s were the cream of crop and rated as one of the best. Sure a question at QB but we had a ton of talent surely one of them would work out. After the defensive performance Saturday I guess we should probably start preparing for KY and just overlook UF. Save our players for that game to get to 7-5 and call it a season. Look at our roster and this is a young, young team. No shame in that. Stafford will get better and better as the year goes on. Recruit some O linemen that want to play. Inman with 3 false starts? A senior? Supposedly one of our best? Playing at HOME? Lack of focus plain and simple get a line coach that can coach talent up not down.

Bill, that was terrible for Tech on Saturday. That Spiller kid from CU looked real good though. My question to you guys is what did Calvin do to tick off Ball. Had to be something else going on there besides the so called double coverage. If you only throw to him 1/2 dozen times in the entire game you get beat like that. It was like Reggie didn;t even look at Calvin in the huddle. Didn’t know he was in the game even. Too bad for Calvin. There goes the Heisman and I think Reggie is to blame. Can’t catch the ball if it isn;t thrown to you.

By First Bunting Then Coker

October 23, 2006 10:05 AM | Link to this

Bunting at UNC fired. Coker barely beats Duke for another nail in his coffin. Each week more and more this blog says if CMR don’t change then CMR can go. He is going, all the way to South Beach and Miami. Why do you think a Coaching Staff suddenly forgot how to Coach? Because they are focused on surviving by getting a Miami job, keeping a GA job with new head man or getting a job elsewhere for 2007.

By littlerockdawg

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

Play all the freshman.. Get experience for next year. Independance bowl against oklahoma state. A shak up in coaching staff needs to happen right after the season.

By Todd

October 23, 2006 10:18 AM | Link to this

What happen to the team that won at So. Carolina and the first half team against Tenn.?

The Joe T. experiment is over, the price paid is the loss to Vandy (hanging on to Joe T. too long MR, how could you have honestly started him against Vandy after handing it over to Tenn.)

The damage has been done, the team is just not confident at all. Hopefully it won’t get ugly in Jax. but that attitude going in usually adds up to a blowout.

MR quote after Miss. St “tell me one area that we’re better at than FL” Why say this Dude. I can tell you one area that we should be better than UF at and that’s RB. One step further, we’ve been better than UF in alot of areas the past 4 yrs. but MR put up all of 9 pts. in to of those games.

MR has to make some moves in the off season. I like the guy alot, he just has to have a Van Gorder element somewhere on the sideline and doesn’t have that.

Finally, ironically the last time we really “beat” Fl was Donnan’s year. All I remember everybody talking about was big red, the offensive line coach Selfo, now at Tulane. That off. line could block and I think it was coaching.

Come on MR, you better have a little fear in you and make some moves in the off season. I know you know GA’s brass will never come out and say the only blip on the resume is 1-4 against UF, soon to be 1-5, but if it gets to 1-7 it could get goofy. Get a little fire and go down to Jax and let it loose.

Late

By ZACHARY

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

ARE YOU KIDDING ME? THE DAWGS BARELY BEAT MISS STATE AND YOU GLOAT ABOUT TECH LOSING. WHAT A IDIOT INBRED REDNECK. REST ASSURE THAT FLORIDA WILL BEAT YOU WORSE THAT 24 POINTS AND CLEMSON WOULD BEAT YOU BY 40+.

By TennDawg

October 23, 2006 10:36 AM | Link to this

To all the negative Dawg bloggers - turn off your tv’s, radios and internet access now. Since you “fans” have already bagged the season and claimed it to be such a disgrace, just do yourselves and us legit fans a favor - go away! Samoan - I too am not a violent person, but I sure would like to smack each and every one of these negative posters and stadium booer’s upside there collective heads, starting with Phil, LilburnDawg, Brett and GlennBurns.

Beat Florida! GO DAWGS!!!

By Wes

October 23, 2006 10:42 AM | Link to this

Blake, shouldn’t you be in class right now and not on a blog pretending to be Glenn Burns?

By crs

October 23, 2006 10:45 AM | Link to this

As of now, the only good that can come from this season is the young corners playing a lot and getting some conference seasoning for next year - same thing with Stafford - I think the coaching staff has lost this years team - I think the quarterback situation really divided this team more than people realize, I think the older guys were very pro JT, the freshmen class was very pro MS and I think Cox had his group as well. The indecision at quarterback made these divisions even deeper within the team and certainly helped to divide the team and when things went bad, it was easy for them to say well it would be better if so and so were the quarterback. We will do well to win a game the rest of the year.

By SmokeyDog

October 23, 2006 10:45 AM | Link to this

You folks need to GET REAL!!! Yes, Clemson had their day with GT. But the sad puppies from Athens DO NOT come close to resembling Clemson. GT still neuders the pups in Athens.

Hey Georgia Poodles, you need to schedule a game with the Carolina TarHeels. The Heels really need a win these days. Plus, your boys got lucky when you played South Carolina. USC had not settled on a QB when they play UGA. The pups COULD NOT beat USC today. Concerning the TarHeels, UGA needs to play against the “real” Carolina. USC will forever be mediocre in football and basketball. I shouldn’t have brought up basketball. The pups suck at that too!

By crs

October 23, 2006 10:52 AM | Link to this

TennDawg, while I don’t like the home crowd booing the team and booing individuals, I equally have a problem with Richt and the other coaches saying all is well and we just need to stay the course, I agree with those that think they are in denial about schemes. Guys like Hondo at 750 WSB who back Martinez and say what a great job he is doing seem to be blind to UGA’s performance in big games last year - FL, AUB and West Virginia. This year, while there is some validity in teams playing a short field - we are also giving up far too many touchdowns- we rarely are able to hold teams to just a field goal anymore. After this year, I don’t think anyone can say Richt should remain the offensive coordinator, he simply does not have the time to adequately coach and scheme for individual opponents. I support the Dogs but we need to make some changes.

By Brooks

October 23, 2006 10:52 AM | Link to this

First of all, I can’t believe anyone is questioning Stafford. The guy is going to be a player for years to come. He will make some freshman mistakes. That is a given. If you were there on Saturday you saw him make some pretty impressive throws. He threw some picks but what freshman QB doesen’t. Give him time and personnel. I don’t know what GLENN BURNS is thinking making the statements he made. I bet he wants to fire Coach Richt too. Just another “fan” who doesen’t know football. You have to look big picture. ZACHARY I guess you’re a Tech fan. You should be upset. Tech’s once a decade big game ended with a big fat L. The bees just couldn’t get their offense going. They couldn’t get “CJ” the ball. The only thing they have. Tech is average. Their defense is average and so is “Reggie”. Looks like the big win over VTech wasn’t worth much after all. Considering VTech is terrible and the only real team in the ACC is in fact Clemson. Everybody is playing for 2nd. And just to echo what other people have already stated. Fans booing Massaquoi on Saturday was disgusting. He doesen’t need that and we don’t need that right now. Real fans don’t do that kind of garbage. The guy made some big plays earlier in the game. It’s not like he would have scored on the play. Give the guy a break. I just hope we don’t have to win on field goal before the season is over. GO DAWGS!

By ed from miss state

October 23, 2006 10:57 AM | Link to this

kudos to ya for coming up with a big play…henig had a man wide open on that play but its easy to judge from the stands…proud of our guys hanging in there…its on to kentucky at home and hope we build on this!!good luck in jacksonville!

By Brooks

October 23, 2006 10:57 AM | Link to this

SmokeyDog, just remember you guys still have to go to South Carolina. Don’t think you’ve got that one in the bag. You still have 2 losses coming your way. Arkansas, LSU, and South Carolina. Don’t start running your mouth just yet. Especially after the escape last Saturday. We’ll just head up to Neyland next year and make it 4 in a row. Come back and talk in a month. GO DAWGS

By GREG

October 23, 2006 11:00 AM | Link to this

FLORIDA EATS DUKIE BALLS!!!!!LOL!!!!WE WILL SUPRISE THE NATION SATURDAY!!!!!!

By 1ugadawg

October 23, 2006 11:02 AM | Link to this

Shut up you negative a* people. You will all be suprised Saturday. If all you have is negative Sh* to say get off of the dam AJC baby!!!!!!!! We will be fine.

By Ed

October 23, 2006 11:02 AM | Link to this

“THREE false-start penalties on senior Daniel Inman? He wasn’t holding his blocks very long, either.”

Bill, I think this is a perfect example of what has gone wrong with the Dawgs this year. Poor leadership from the upperclassmen. You would expect a fresh. or sophomore O-Lineman to have an occasional false start, but a senior “leader” doing it three times in one game? I hate to come down on a young man, but it appears that this group of seniors hasn’t stepped up like you’d expect them to, and Inman (and his 2-game suspension) exemplify that.

By Scooter11

October 23, 2006 11:04 AM | Link to this

TOSS SWEEP!!!!! Alta: I am so with you on our ability to run, particularly out of the I, and with the double tight end formation. We ran that in the middle of the field with success against UT, but I guess it was just for practice. CMR just can’t give up airing it out, but all of our turnovers the other day involved the passing game (3 INTs, 2 fumbles by receivers after the catch), and most TOs gave MSt the short field. Eliminate that, and we could’ve posted at least a 41-7 win. Of course, that didn’t happen. And I hope to God we lose the toss this weekend. Winning and deferring hasn’t worked out too well in the last 3 games. We’ve given the ball up on TOs each time, and had points scored against us to start the 2nd half blues. I would like to see the offense start the game with the ball, and let the defense start the 2nd half, only not with a short field due to a turnover.

Zachary: Go to hell.

By 1ugadawg

October 23, 2006 11:06 AM | Link to this

LET’S GO DAWGS, SICKEM, WOOF, WOOF, WOOF.

FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS.

By SmokeyDog

October 23, 2006 11:08 AM | Link to this

Not worried a bit about lowly South Carolina. TN/AL is always a tough game. Its a rivalry that spans over 100 years. And, I’m sure its shocking to the pup fans, GA is not TN’s biggest rivalry. Alabama is THE rivalry, followed by Florida, and then GA. TN basically used to own GA. The typical TN fan doesn’t respect GA because we still have the memories of when we laid our annual beatdown on the pups. GA has had a few good years. But it doesn’t erase the history books. I’ll come see you in a month or so when TN is sitting at 11-1 and UGA is sitting at 7-5, or maybe 6-6.

By Joey Joe Joe Shabadoo

October 23, 2006 11:11 AM | Link to this

I almost don’t want to even watch this slaughter this weekend. This could get ugly.

By VolLawStudent

October 23, 2006 11:11 AM | Link to this

Vol Fans are classless? Seriously?

How about the Dawg fan who called my mother a whore? How about that sweet sorority girl who told me my girlfriend looked like a Worlds Fair Hooker? How about the 3 tools who decided to yell into my phone, as I’m walking along campus, that I should go off my parents and then run into traffic? I could go on if ya’ll would like? Oh and it’s nice to see how ya’ll talk about your football too, bunch of ignorant pricks the majority of ya’ll are. Here are some coaches who are trying to make a living and do the best they can and ya’ll love sitting there playing arm chair quarterback the next day. Trying to pull up knowledge you use to have back in the days of High School Football. I’ve tried being nice to Dawg fans, even spelling Dog in that stupid idiotic way ya’ll do, but all I get is crap back from you ignorant bastards. So I’ll steal a line and drop to your level…GO RUN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC!!!!!

By 1ugadawg

October 23, 2006 11:12 AM | Link to this

Richt only passed 32 times to try to mature Stafford in a hurry. I think it probably worked. We will not, however, throw 32 times this Saturday. But it may be 25 times. I bet Stafford is watching game film as we Blog right now (maturing and learning). Go Dawgs!!!

By GREG

October 23, 2006 11:13 AM | Link to this

SMOKEY DOG EATS DUKIE BALLS AT TENN GAMES!!!!!!!

By Ed

October 23, 2006 11:20 AM | Link to this

In the last 5 games, against teams that are a combined 14-25 (that includes Tennessee’s 6-1 record), the Dawgs have been outscored 110-121. We’re just not good this year. No chemistry and no playmakers, and a horrible defense that seems to be regressing. How did we ever beat South Carolina on the road?

The good news: Tenn. and Michigan were a combined 12-11 last year, and this year both are NC contenders with one loss between them. Great programs rebound.

By SmokeyDog

October 23, 2006 11:23 AM | Link to this

Oh Greg…. You crack me up. The truth hurts!

By Gadawg7781

October 23, 2006 11:26 AM | Link to this

Cuz - I’m with you! I’m a BULLDOG through THICK & THIN! Games are definitely Won and Loss on the line of scrimmage and right now for whatever the reasons( injuries,depth,etc…) we are not able to control the line. I beleive CMR will do what’s neccessary to correct the areas that need improvement but it doesn’t happen overnight. Like Jimmy V. says “Don’t ever give up!” I’ll be Hunkering Down on Saturday until the very end just like Our Team will. Stranger things have happened ! Stay Positive! GO DAWGS!!!

By Brooks

October 23, 2006 11:27 AM | Link to this

SmokeyDog, Tenn wins 10 games at best. We didn’t put pressure on Ainge and that is why we lost. He gets pressured he turns it over. LSU should eat him up. You talk about the history books. Then look at our last 3 trips to Neyland. We are getting used to having our way in Knoxville. Tennessee only has a 4 game lead in the series and one more SEC title. Tennessee fans make it sound like you guys own us. That is far from the truth. GO DAWGS

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 11:36 AM | Link to this

scooter!, not sure we are together. I meant, We CANNOT run with authority. Yes, we may have some success, but every time we try to start grinding it out, we eventually bog. I agree, would be nice to line it up from the “I” and dominate. I am positive if the man thought that was an option, we would be. We can’t. We aren’t going to go anywhere on the ground till we get somekind of threat going outside. Aren’t we getting closer? I don’t know. I do know the constant switching in here between, throw it more, run it more, do this, don’t do that, is dizzying. So now, don’t open up the offense to be more suited to MS? What happened to the “8 in the box” gang in here. I cant keep up. Easy to predict that all of JoeT struggles were totally his fault, but all of MS were coaching ineffectiveness. That was no surprise in here Sunday morning.

Seems pretty clear to me that if you can’t do both at least fairly well, its pretty tough to look good in either.

By SmokeyDog

October 23, 2006 11:42 AM | Link to this

To Brooks:

“Tennessee fans make it sound like you guys own us. That is far from the truth.”

Its closer to the truth than GA owning TN!!!

By Brooks

October 23, 2006 11:49 AM | Link to this

SmokeyDog, What is your point?

By SmokeyDog

October 23, 2006 11:53 AM | Link to this

My point being…. on THIS blog over the last few years, I’ve read over and over about how UGA owns the Vols. This couldn’t be further from the truth.

By Phillygator

October 23, 2006 11:55 AM | Link to this

Wassup peoples of the tired Dawg and pathetic defense Nation?

First off, you guys betting grab your parachutes for this one. You will all be jumping after this Saturday. Look who is staring you down now. Them Florida Gators.

Go ahead rally the troops, watch the tapes, and lick your a* while you are at it. The fact is, although many of you consider this season a blip, this is not a blip. CMR is 1-4 against Florida. Georgia has lost 14of the last 16. You one against florida recently was a five loss season for Florida against one of the worst coaches in the game(zook). You pups ain’t nothing but a second teir team who pads their record playing sister’s of the blind every year.

You will finish 6-6

Florida 42 Georgia 10. Harvin and Tebow combine for 4 TD’s. scary thing is they are both true freshman, and you have to deal with them for another 3 years. harvin and tebow sounds alot like Bush and leinart. Those names will ring in yur ears like a dog whistle.

Tenn. fans,

You will lose like you always do to spurrier. Your dreaming ends this week. So those dreams of “the sugar bowl” are only visions of Sugar plums dancing in your heads!!! Otherwise you would not be begging to have Georgia help you back in!! Give it up! Change your school colors as well, it is freaking disgusting. Pumpkin heads!

By Gen Neyland

October 23, 2006 11:55 AM | Link to this

UGA-FL…This coming Saturday, I’m a BullDAWG fan. We, on the Top of Rocky, didn’t take care of it ourselves so we must rely on somebody else to help us out. Sad approach to take, but it’s the truth. Put 3-6 hats on Tebow every chance you get. Show him this isn’t’ Mother Mary’s School for the Deft and Daff ‘. Stay after them for a full 60 minutes and hope the UGA coach’n staff has their own finest hour…

By Kent

October 23, 2006 11:58 AM | Link to this

I love UGA and I have been a fan all my life. I am also I MR fan, I remember what it was like before he got there! I am also a VAN GORDER fan! Willie Martinez is not the man that should be running our defense! I sat stunned in the stands when UT scored 51 points, only to come back the next week and on 4th & 5 watch us send 3 lineman and let Vandy complete a pass to set up a game winning field goal. Then this past Sat. I sat in the stands horrified as MSU went from their 19 to our 23 in less than 30 SECONDS! We do not blitz on 3rd or 4th down and our corners play 7-10 yards off the receivers. I am not used to seeing receivers run to the sideline or down the middle of the field wide open, I am really not used to it being MSU & Vandy wideouts!!!!! I do not wish that anyone would loose their job, but Coach Martinez has to go.

By Pitbull

October 23, 2006 11:59 AM | Link to this

I love my Bulldogs but I am also realistic. I am setting my VCR’s Saturday and hope that UGA wins and GT loses. However, I will be hiking a nice quiet North Georgia trail on Saturday.

It would be a plus if Jeff Shultz suffered erectile dysfunction the way GT did against Clemson (one Ball and no Johnson).

By ZACHARY

October 23, 2006 12:03 PM | Link to this

SCOOTER11, GROW SOME BIG BOY. YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH. FLORIDA ROLLS OVER DAWGS. YOU MIGHT BEAT KY.

PS GO TO HELL YOU INBRED TRAILER REDNECK

By GREG

October 23, 2006 12:14 PM | Link to this

PHILLY GATOR EATS DUKIE BALLS BROUGHT TO HIM FROM THE DUNG BEETLE!!!!!!!GO DAWGS!!!!!!2005 SEC CHAMPS TO YOU!!!!!HOW MANY SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS DOES FLA HAVE???GET BACK TO ME DUNG BEETLE!!!!WHEN YOU GET THAT STAT YOU’LL FIND OUT WHO THE 2ND TIER TEAM IS!!!!!

By NCDAWGFAN

October 23, 2006 12:18 PM | Link to this

Lets all face it, the SEC is a tough conference, rebuilding year or not……..but I still hate to see our dawgs playing the way they are…..The just seem so unfocused……….I hope the gators are overlooking the dawgs………Maybe Georgia can do to Florida what Arkansas did to Auburn…….. Georgia has an outside chance if Lumpkin/Ware runs the ball 20-25 Times…CMR needs to patient….and realize that the best defense you can have is keeping Leak and Tebow on the Bench……. Go Dawgs: 2002 2005 SEC Champs

By sj

October 23, 2006 12:29 PM | Link to this

Everyone knows CMR is a good coach. However, whether he is a talented leader and D Evans is a good AD will be evident before next season….. 1. Our OL suffers from depth AND performance. Which recruit wants to play for Callaway? Apparently not too many. Fire him. 2. Martinez’s job security is his longtime friendship with CMR. Martinez is in way over his head. Our players work too hard to be cheated by ineffective coaching. What is more important, personal loyalty between 2 people and their families or the school and their supporters? 3. Eason should go too. Without changes in coaching, we will have verse 2 of the same hymn next yr. The chorus will be being provided by the boo section of the congregation.

By dawgfacedboy

October 23, 2006 12:36 PM | Link to this

Here’s my 2 cents. I think I pretty much agree with most of ya’ll. I think booing a kid and then clapping when he’s taken out is not right. However, players who continually underperform should bring a seat cushion and watch. I think MR is a good coach but I don’t have much faith in his assistants. I think that just because your p** off and criticize the team or it’s coaching staff for consistenely underperforming, making the same mistakes, and not showing signs of getting better or adjusting, does not make you less of a fan. We have looked nearly identical for the last five games (besides that slight burst of offense in the first 25 minutes of UT) of this season. Why am I to believe that suddenly for the biggest game of the year all of these changes are going to be made? The receivers are going to catch, the OL is going to block, the defense is going to tackle and put pressure on the QB, we won’t turn the ball over, and the coaches are going to make adjustments? Sorry, i don’t believe that. They havn’t done it for the first 7 games why should I think they will for the last 5 (the toughest part of the season). Optimism and positive are not words that come to mind when thinking of this season. I’ll sit back and watch and cheer just like I have. We’ll see what happens.

By 82DAWG

October 23, 2006 12:37 PM | Link to this

Martinez has to go, yes, but so does Calloway. Martinez’s defenses have gone from good to mediocre to awful. Calloway, however, is much more dangerous story. Before he arrived, how often did you hear about shoulder injuries to offensive linemen? Never. Other teams? Never, or almost never. Yet, at UGA, they are endemic on the offensive line. Not only are his schemes poor, but they are maiming our players. He has to go NOW!

By Brooks

October 23, 2006 12:41 PM | Link to this

The 1990’s. The only decade of Florida football. 1991-present-6 SEC titles. 1990-before. 0 SEC titles.

By TS

October 23, 2006 12:52 PM | Link to this

VolLawStudent, UT has a law school???? That’s gotta be a joke….

By Hunk Erdown

October 23, 2006 01:02 PM | Link to this

Wow, I can’t believe you guys can’t see through the smoke and mirrors. It has been CMR’s plan from the get-go to go into the Fla game looking like there is just no way to win. My sister’s first husband’s nephew is the towel boy for the Dawgs, so this is straight from the source. Its easy to play teams like Colorado and Missy St and win by 3-4 touchdowns, but it takes a magician to play those teams and barely win. Why else would CMR call the plays like he has? We were almost exposed in the Tennessee game when our stupid QBs kept givng the ball to Stafford. Geez, he could have beat Tn by himself. But CMR told Joe T to quit giving it to him and we stopped getting so many yards… plus, it got our offense off the field so that Martinez could work his magic and let Tn do their thing. We had to let Tn score a pile in the second half or we would not have looked so sorry. Plus he had to tell Lumpy to quit blocking or we might have won that game, and then our whole plan would have been ruined. It was a tough call to choose to lose to Vandy rather than Western Kentucky, but we had to really sell the idea that the Dawgs suck. That makes it tough having to lose two eastern conference games but the beauty of it is that that makes it look even more real. Well, I’m glad that the plan has worked thus far, because people are really starting to question why we run the same stupid plays over and over. I’m sure some of you guys know that this is the truth, I applaud you on your ability to keep the secret, Fla won’t know what has hit them til the game’s over. Its gonna be a little tricky making things work out so that we win out and go to the SECCG, but hey, that’s the plan. Just watch how the Dawgs open up the playbook this week… We’ll be all over them gaytors like Steve Irwin in the outback, CRIKEY!(R.I.P.)

By Bibble

October 23, 2006 01:03 PM | Link to this

Georgia spanks Florida this Saturday. 24-13. Lumpkin gets over 100 yds, Stafford minimizes mistakes and throws for 200 plus, and the defense batters Leak throughout the game and pick off at least two of his passes. Florida’s not that good, and Georgia’s not that bad. Occasionally we are reminded of that (1985, 1997 games), as we will be again Saturday afternoon.

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 01:09 PM | Link to this

82dawg, let us clarify, you would like Coach Callaway fired now, on Monday before the Fl game, in the middle of the season?????

dawgface, dont believe then. Whats the problem. Simple. Sounds like you have accurately figured out your options, sit back and watch.

By I-DOG

October 23, 2006 01:11 PM | Link to this

Ed,

I agree with you about Inman’s play this year. 3 false start penalties by a Senior returning starter in one game? This guy was All - SEC 1st team pre-season and started the year off with a two game suspension. He just hasn’t played well and this kind of lack of senior leadership is killing the team

That said, GO DAWGS! We are 6-2, don’t give up on the season. GATA against Florida

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 01:16 PM | Link to this

Hunkerdown, so you like our chances?

By sj

October 23, 2006 01:19 PM | Link to this

UT’s law school (criminal division) has the current and former players as job security

By S. M. Beavers

October 23, 2006 01:19 PM | Link to this

The are scenarios I can envision a win vs. Florida; Martinez has to utilize multiple blitz packages, and maintains middle linebacker presence on short yardage plays. Chris Leak is rattled easily, therefore, pressure must be applied from all sides. Coach Meyer has him on a short leash and the Gator fans boo Leak with great anger after each failure. UGA’s red zone efficiency is a must and the running game needs to be established early. Coach Richt understands that his staff won’t have jobs if they lose three of four games.

By SmokeyDog

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

“VolLawStudent, UT has a law school???? That’s gotta be a joke….”

GA grads should know more than anyone since you spend soooo much time in the court system!

By I-DOG

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

Defense:

This D has underachieved this year. There is plenty of talent on that side of the ball. We are not too young… the D-line and Linebackers have plenty of experience upper classman. The secondary is a little young, but not so much that we can’t expect a better results from this squad.

I agree that they have been put under pressuer the past three games, but a penalty and turnover prone offense, but that last drive against MS state was frightening.

I have no ill will toward Martinez, but his teams have had plenty of talent the last two years and at times looked very very bad.

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 23, 2006 01:27 PM | Link to this

Samoandawg I am with you on that one. You guys are fortunate to be in Sanford Stadium on a fall Saturday afternoon so don’t be a wipes and boo the team or players. That is truly classless.

gomdawg, I agree play the talent, freshmen, sophomores. I think that helps recruiting down the road if the kids know that they will play if they can perform. Right now our roster is loaded with fresh/soph that are 4/5 star recruits. There is a reason these guys are highly touted and that is because they are athletically gifted. Give them a chance if the older guys aren’t getting it done. Plenty of freshmen playing. Take an example from WVU and their Slaton/White combination that only started half the season last year, they did a fantastic job. Let’s see Moreno in the UF game, he is one of Jersey’s best RB’s ever. Let him run, nobody else is.

Let some of the defensive recruits get in there. Heck cannot be any worse than what we have now. How can you let two of the worst O’s in D-1 ball run up 46 points on you. Don’t hold the talent back Coach Richt these kids have four years to mature. Plus if recruiting keeps up we will be cycling the talent for years to come.

That said, Go Dawgs!

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 01:32 PM | Link to this

Bibble, I was there in 1885. Unranked UGA beat the #1 team in the nation. However, we had an amazing day by our oline that day. I beleive we have several things that we are much better at than we have shown. Not sure O line is in that list. But surely we aren’t going to have the TO and miscues all at once, every damn game.

Hey bottom line: UGA has a complete game coming their way at some point, and if UF has a few things go wrong, who knows. If UF plays as well as they can. we can’t beat that.

Is it just me or has it seemed that EVERYONE played great against us. I mean they payed as well as they could have. Except SC. Oh, I know we arent even close to stopping anyone, and we have left to door open But man, aren’t we due to have somebody else be slightly off. Tough league.

By I-DOG

October 23, 2006 01:34 PM | Link to this

Coordinators:

I respect Richt’s loyalty, but it is my opinion that Eason and Martinez must go.

I would keep Calloway. His lines have performed well in certain years, and back when we had to start all those Freshmen, we did OK given those circumstances and his players seem to get better under his direction.

This year, the line has not played well and should be playing better (even with the lack of depth) We have experience in there and there are too many holding calls and penalties.

Calloway has done enough over the years to prove he is a good coach.

With the WR’s, we just don’t develop them under Eason. They just don’t get better year after year.

With Martinez, he is in charge of a defense that has underperformed at times last year, and on a regular basis this year. After the season, we need to make these two adjustments.

By Phillygator

October 23, 2006 01:39 PM | Link to this

Since 1990, which 144 dawg years, Georgia has been second teir. The backed in last year. Therefore, having one year they were outright sec champs. meaning they could say they were dominant. i love the quote that Florida will overlook this game and they are not that good. Are you guys blind? That’s what happens when you play against sister’s of the blind. You build confidence that is superficial.
Auburn is not that good, Florida blew that game.
If Florida wasn’t that good then how are they still 6 in the BCS even with the loss?
Greg- i refuse to stoop to your 3rd grade level. “Dookie” that is the best you got?

Your great Stafford has 3td’s and 7 picks. In what 2 starts?

the gator defense has two guys alone with 5 ints. each. i see stafford getting blown up in this one!!! You will be reminded that we are #1, and that will happen when Nelson is taking one of those picks to the house off of stafford!

By zeke

October 23, 2006 01:41 PM | Link to this

Finally the coaches know #88 can catch the ball. See how many passes are thrown to him Saturday.

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 01:42 PM | Link to this

I-dog, that last drive was 2 passes, the second of which was as perfect of a sideline pass as ever thrown. That had a 10% chance of success. The 80 yard drive before that was not good. maybe that was the one you meant.

zoo, burn Moreno shirt to get him against FL? come on! nobody that can run now? is that what you think the problem is? Lump and ware can’t run? If that were true, we would have seen Johnson. Play what freshman? we are playing everyone that has a shread of a chance to contribute.

Have you fellows checked the line up lately? Who is not out there?

By AbsolutelyStillADawg!

October 23, 2006 01:54 PM | Link to this

for CRS

regarding this quote “I equally have a problem with Richt and the other coaches saying all is well and we just need to stay the course, I agree with those that think they are in denial about schemes. Guys like Hondo at 750 WSB who back Martinez and say what a great job he is doing” I am so glad you and all the other posters here are so much more knowledgeable than sportcasters and coaches who have been doing their jobs for YEARS. I have an idea…why don’t we just fire them all and hire all the lunatics on this board? I’m sure we’d go undefeated every year for years and years and years………….

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 01:56 PM | Link to this

Lordy lordy, could we etch in stone that nobody likes Martinez as the coordinator. Yes, understood. Could that be a new rule in here? Hearing that explained for the umptenth time as if that is some big news in the world of UGA blogs is getting …. opps, there it is again, a little throw up.

Just picking on ya I-dawg, but YES we get it, the defensive coordinator isnt looking good. CMR put him in there, when BVG surprise move left him trying to maintain continuity in what was working, and it did result in winning an SEC last year. FYI we did have issue and injuries last year too. This year, tehre are obviously some issues. I don’t think he is the best money can but either, but im sure its more complicated than it made out in here. Blitzing every down aint the answer. Why dont we do this. everybody knows this has been a jeckle and hyde defence this year. Does anyone think CMR is proud of it??? Silly , silly , to think he puts a freindship over this program’s health. WM knows how the business works and that Friendship would endure. Don’t you thihk MW is as equally loyal to his buddy MR? You guys have no idea what they discuss privately. Let the man evaluate what went wrong, what was avoidable, what was not, what is correctable, and react.

By sj

October 23, 2006 01:57 PM | Link to this

As I said, before next year we should know if CMR is just agood ‘clinical’ coach or if he is a real leader…putting the inerests of the team before his personal feelings. Martinez is NOT qualified to coach at this level, IMO. Eason and Callaway also are total nonperformers. Our D leadership is like putting a moped engine in a JD 5325 67 hp tractor. Is it a surprise when it won’t plow?

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 01:59 PM | Link to this

crc, you didnt say that did you? I’m surprised. Do you have one quote of denial this year?

By sj

October 23, 2006 02:13 PM | Link to this

Maybe Will M would leave AU to coach our D?

By Geoff

October 23, 2006 02:13 PM | Link to this

I wonder if Phillygator would agree then that florida “backed into” their only national title in ‘96? As I recall, they had to not only beat FSU in the bowl but also depend on Arizona State to lose against Ohio State. In fact, if the current BCS rules had started one year earlier, uf would never have even had the opportunity to back into the NC as the championship game would have been between the Sun Devils and the Seminoles.

By mark

October 23, 2006 02:14 PM | Link to this

Absolutelystilladawg- i think that’s the point of these blogs. Stir emotion,provoke opinions,etc. I’d rather have a bunch of people getting p** off that our team and coaches are doing a p** poor job this year in almost every aspect that they are responsible for instead of the “true dawg fans” on here that are beyond dilusional and think everything is ok and it will be alright. Are we watching the same season? Exactly what aspect of the game have we been consistently good at? Criticizing our poor playing and coaching does not make someone a moron or less of a fan than you.

By GREG

October 23, 2006 02:18 PM | Link to this

ANSWER THE QUESTION DUNG BEETLE????

By Phillygator

October 23, 2006 02:29 PM | Link to this

I absolutely agree that they did back in. I am one of the first people to point that out. But the NC is different. Too many teams for one goal. Every year someone has a valid point that thye deserve to play in the big game. That could happen with florida again this year, being at the 6 hole right now.

First Wv has to loseto louisville this thursday. Which they will Louisville 34 wv 27

One of michigan and Ohio state will be out the last game of the year.
that leaves 2 teams ahaed of Florida. Usc and Auburn

Usc will lose to cal!! But they will beat ND and knock ND out.

Auburn WILL be bypassed by Florida b/c they will not even get to play in the sec Champ. game.

If wv runsthe table then it will be Wv and Ohio state for the NC!!

WE REALLY NEED A PLAYOFF SYSTEM!!!!

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 02:33 PM | Link to this

Mark there is of cource the chance that its not just black and white. Just because a few of us hold out the idea that fans cant possibly know everything that is going on behind the doors, doesn’t make them delusional or thinking everything is alright. Did anyone say that? Nobody has ever said everthing is alright, but plenty of folks tend to act like everything is wrong, and the answers are so simple, which is truly delusional. There is a fine line in this league between championship and Music City. We had several chances last year be undefeated and also a few chances to have lost at least 2 more games. I think the idea is that its not always as simple as it appears. I think the biggest problem with blanket statements about poor coaching, is that I have yet to hear any rational explainations as to what that means. Its awfully easy easy to say , well that didnt work , so obviously my idea is better.

Here is my test. If i can imagine myself sitting in a room with somebody, say WM, and actually winning the debate as to how something should have been done, then I’d say my opinion is valid. If i beleive that I would prabalby walk out looking and feeling pretty stupid and ill imformed about the realities of what actually happens, and realize just how little I do know, then its just b***.

And mark I have seen very little critisism of “poor playing”. This whole outcoached cliche’ has totally glossed that over now.

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 23, 2006 02:35 PM | Link to this

AbsolutelyStillADawg!

I have an idea…why don’t we just fire them all and hire all the lunatics on this board

LMAO! Could you imagine a team picture with us blog coaches? You could gather all the mascots in D-1 and not have a more animated picture. What a motley crew. Is there anyone on here not laughing at that comment? Brilliant my friend. Sideline littered with kegs, beer cans and empty bourbon bottles. Of course we could probably get pretty creative with play calling while drunk. If there were one coach on the sideline that got 1/8 as fired up as I do about the dawgs at times our defense wouldn’t be the shape they are.

By GREG

October 23, 2006 02:40 PM | Link to this

FLORIDA CRAPS THERE PANTS!!!!!LOL!!!!!!!

By AbsolutelyStillADawg!

October 23, 2006 02:41 PM | Link to this

for VolLawStudent:

My apologies to you for any encounters you had with drunken UGA jerks. That is not representative of the entire BullDawg Nation. I will say, though, that I was in Athens for the game, and I encountered some equally rude and obnoxious Tennessee fans. In fact, I live on the TN/GA border and have endured an awful lot of abuse from UT fans during the years that UT owned us. The last few years have been much calmer, as they’ve not had nearly as much to say since we’ve cleaned UT’s clock so many times. All that said, I think it is fair to say that every school has more than its share of rude, classless and crappy fans. (I do remember some of your fans wearing bags to the UT games last year and screaming for Phil’s head). In our case, it’s the same fans who treated you in that manner that that boo’d MoMass. Both behaviors are unacceptable and do a disservice to our university.

I completely agree with you about the armchair quarterbacks who “maybe” played football in high school…or maybe even never played. But, man are they experts on college football!

Do there need to be some assistant coaching changes? I don’t know, maybe. But, that’s not my call. That’s Coach Richt’s call. Last year, on these blogs he was the second coming, now people want to run him out of town. It’s not Coach Richt…it’s these fairweather fans who can’t take the bad with the good. We will be back. Richt is building a dynasty, something we’ve not had at UGA in years, maybe ever. So, we’re having a bad year. OK “fans”…get over it. We’ll work through our issues, these young players will get more experienced, and the next few years we’ll be tough…and next year in Knoxville, watch out!

By sj

October 23, 2006 02:49 PM | Link to this

Why not just let the QB call the O plays and the D Captain call the D schemes? We couldn’t do much worse, and that was the way it used to be, right? Might be a bit more entertaining to boot.

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 02:51 PM | Link to this

Zoo, I would still be on the sideline in JVille from LAST year trying to call my 97th time out to figure out who to even send on the field, much less what they should do.

By Phillygator

October 23, 2006 02:51 PM | Link to this

more bad news dawg fans-

In his five-plus seasons as a head coach (Bowling Green, Utah and Florida), Meyer is almost impossible to beat when he has more than a week to prepare for an opponent.

In those games, his teams are 19-2. That record is pertinent now because Florida is heading into Saturday’s crucial SEC game against Georgia coming off a bye week.

The game plan has already been in place for Georgia.
Everybody do a head count for the parachutes available for saturday. people already started jumpin so there should be plenty left!

By Gen Neyland

October 23, 2006 02:52 PM | Link to this

FL’s OC and HC let Tebow play baby-steps vs AU. Does the FL coaching staff give him more reps this week? Probably. Play Leak to spread UGA out, bring in the Baby Jesus to play tackles in. UGA fans need to get loud on the boy…See if he can handle adversity…When Tebow is in, UGA’s D needs to be moving around, keep him guessing…If Leak goes down, Tebow will blow…

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 23, 2006 02:58 PM | Link to this

Altadawg, maybe Moreno could be the spark the offense needs. Get him some big game experience so he is better prepared for the next three years. You got anybody else that is sparking on that offense? I haven’t seen anybody setting anything on fire lately.

By AbsolutelyStillADawg!

October 23, 2006 02:58 PM | Link to this

Mark…

I don’t think anyone on this blog who supports the team with encouragement is stupid or blind. Are we frustrated with what’s going on? Sure. I’ve been to every home game, and there are times I’ve just sat down with my hands over my head. My point is that it is not my job to tear down our team. My job, as a fan, is to support the team, players and coaches. I am pretty sure the coaches have figured out there are some problems. And, if we were all standing around the water cooler griping and complaining, that would be one thing. But, we’re not. We’re posting online for God and the world to see…and there is no way that does any good for our football program. I really don’t think that one day Coach Richt will go to this board and a light bulb go off in his head and he will think, “boy am I glad I read this, I didn’t know there was a problem”.

So, keep on griping and complaining all you want. When recruits go somewhere else because they don’t want the abuse from our fans, you can take credit for your part in it.

By Hackanoo Too

October 23, 2006 02:59 PM | Link to this

MR has been @ GA for how many recruiting years??? So are you now seeing his first or second year Seniors? Juniors? Just wondering. Not looking for a fight.

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 03:01 PM | Link to this

VolLawStudent, I took a big group of family to a UGA/TN game when P.Manning was throwing Td passes while horizontal, and there was a couple of TN fans in front of us, in the heart of the UGA alumni side mind you, that embarrased the entire section, including a TN fan with us. Don’t be coming in here with that, but sorry that happend to you out of 97,000 other people.

By jw

October 23, 2006 03:12 PM | Link to this

It is wisely known that the kickers///go over to the other field and KICK…very little if any surpervision…so I guess we need to blame the kid…probably not…the buck stops at the top…Richt

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 03:13 PM | Link to this

absolutely, I have come to the conclusion that this blog does not represent much in the way of the majority. Actually, I dont even think that most of the folks posting in here really beleive half of what they write. It’s the format. Sling some arrows annonomously. The thing I dont get is how that makes anyone feel better. Man, why make a disappointing season worse in your mind? I doubt very seriously that these folks are actually saying this stuff in person either, at the water cooler, to real people. I can’t imagine anyone would want to to come across as negative and know it all as these post are. My “water cooler” is a pretty darn big group of Dawg, and sport fans, and I don’t see anywhere close to this FIRE everyone mentality who discuss it rationally face to face.

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 03:15 PM | Link to this

zoo, and he would run behind which line?

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 03:22 PM | Link to this

Phillygator, in the five plus years of the DawgBlog, a gator fan spending his day in here is still pretty sad.

By AbsolutelyStillADawg!

October 23, 2006 03:23 PM | Link to this

AltamahaDawg…

Maybe you’re right. But I also was at the game where MoMass was boo’d. So, I’m not so sure the negativity stops here at this site. But, I still don’t see any way it helps the program for this venom to be online for all to see.

By jaxdawgfan

October 23, 2006 03:29 PM | Link to this

**DO NOT BOO OUR TEAM SATURDAY.

LET ME REPEAT THAT…

DO NOT BOO THE DAWGS ON SATURDAY!!!!!**

It is hard enough in Jacksonville to win when half the stadium is cheering against the guys. Instead of sitting around complaining on who is not performing well (and I do agree changes need to be made) get your a** to the stadium and cheer your heads off!! We shouldn’t be able to talk after the game we screamed so much! That is the best thing we can do for our Dawgs Saturday. They need our support now!!

STEP UP BULLDAWGS NATION!!

Go Dawgs!!

By mark

October 23, 2006 03:30 PM | Link to this

Altamaha- you tend to be one of the more level headed ones in here. I agree with some of what you said. However, I’ve read many posts on these blogs saying “it’s alright, we’ll be fine, MR knows what he’s doing, he’s the man, he’s the head coach so he knows what to do, a win is a win….” While I admire the optimistic outlook there seems to be reoccuring problems that leads me and others to believe that it is more than just a bad day at the office. The point that I try and make is that whatever this coaching staff is doing as far as play calling, schemes, whatever, ain’t real effective. UT and MSU both said after the game that they knew what defenses Georgia was going to call and how to beat them so they just went out there and did it. Well, if it were supposed to be that easy we’d have ourselves 50-45 games every week. The ability to adjust, adapt, improvise it what makes any coach successful. These blogs are for peole to come on here and talk shi* to other teams, offer there own armchair opinions not really under the assumption that anyone of importance will read it and take the advice. Poor playing you say? I agree. But our recruiting classes over the past 5 years tells us we have some quality athletes on the field. In the end it’s up to the coaches to prepare them and get them ready for competition. I just don’t feel that’s happened. This team has played sloppy, incosistent, lazy, uninspired football for 7 weeks. If it’s poor playing then sit their a* on the bench and let someone else play. Find a way to motivate your team. Make an example out of somebody, FIRE THEM UP SOMEHOW!!!!! If somebody deserves a butt chewin BY GOD CHEW SOME BUTT!!!! I agree with you there is some poor playing. MM is playing terrible this year, SIT HIS A* ON THE BENCH!! MOTIVATE HIM!! YOU WANNA PLAY, YOU GOTTA MAKE PLAYS SON!! That kid caught everything thrown to him last year, this year he’s got ball’s bouncing off his chest, his facemask, etc. Yet he’s still out there, every Saturday. If he’s not helping you win, then why is he playing? That’s why I believe it starts with the coaches.

By Beach Dawg

October 23, 2006 03:31 PM | Link to this

While I probably don’t qualify as a “rabid” fan, I do bleed Red and Black and living in Gatorland I seem to be bleeding often these days. Unlike most people responding I am also a realist and we are just flat a$$ bad this year. Too many people are hoping for a turn around against the big guys. Let me just remind you, Hope is not a method — the rest of the season is going to be a continuing disappointment. And unless some coaching staff changes are made, either physically or in methodology, next year could be much of the same.

By Phillygator

October 23, 2006 03:45 PM | Link to this

ohh what would be a day in the ajc blog without a UGA fan taking personal shots. I would say that spending a few minutes here and there while i am at work on a computer all day ahrdly means spending my day here. I post on here from time to time. This week I will posting and having a lil more fun than usual that’s all.

If the Gators lose i will still come on and eat crow.
I just enjoy the rivalry. get over it. And you didn’t spend your day here with your 14 posts. You of all people have no room to talk.

You won’t have to hear from me after Thursday. I am flying to the game Thursday afternoon. Then I will be there live and in person to dish it out!

By littlerockdawg

October 23, 2006 03:48 PM | Link to this

Thanks Beach Dawg - I agree with you on the rest of this year and next year. Amazing how Tenn. can turn things around in one year. It took the fear of fat boy Fulmer losing his job for him to make changes. Richt will have to do the same.

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 23, 2006 03:48 PM | Link to this

Altadawg, first, you would only need 97 TO’s? My fingers would be blood from making the TO sign.

Secondly, okay maybe I am not drinking enough on the Moreno comments I made but thought I would give it a try. I guess if this group of blog coaches were on the sideline I would probably be the one sent on the beer run. Me and Joe T. Same mentality, help the team where ever.

By bigdawg

October 23, 2006 03:48 PM | Link to this

this ain’t utah or bowling green…georgia-24, cryers-17….gators score last second touchdown to make it look respectable,,,,dawgs regain dominance in series

By littlerockdawg

October 23, 2006 03:55 PM | Link to this

Georgia needs to schedule an off week before the Florida game like Florida has done for over a decade. No complaining , just stating the fact. FLA will win big like the Spurrier days and they deserve to. They don’t have a down year due to talent and coaching…..

By Phillygator

October 23, 2006 03:58 PM | Link to this

bigdawg you must be smelling too much of your own s** again. You can’t tell how bad it stinks. But to the rest of college football, your team, as well as your comments are down right foul. And quite comical. LMAO all the way to the Landing!!

By AbsolutelyStillADawg!

October 23, 2006 04:03 PM | Link to this

Mark

Don’t you know that so much of what happens on the field is what is going on between the player’s ears? In other words, much of athletics is a head game. MoMass was amazing last year and in his high school days. He didn’t suddenly become a non-athlete who can’t catch a ball. Remember several years ago when the Braves had to get a sports psychologist for PROFESSIONAL baseball pitcher John Smolz??!! His problem was not his ability, his coaching, or his want to. It was in his head. I think surely we can agree on the fact that Smoltz is a great pitcher…even though we don’t agree on much else.

My point? All this beating up on and booing these kids DOES NOT HELP ANYTHING!!! It hurts. MoMass is probably not going to go out on the field next week and think, “I guess I’ll catch this ball, so the fans aren’t mad at me”. Go to Dawgpost.com and read the posts from the fans who really keep up with this team, and you’ll see them talking about how hard this kid is working, how he stays late to practice, etc, etc. Booing, b**ching and screaming at this kid and the others is not beneficial and IS NOT, IS NOT, IS NOT the mark of a good UGA fan. Period.

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 23, 2006 04:12 PM | Link to this

mark, my point exactly. Who cares about redshirts anymore? If we have been recruiting the talent let them in there. I thought the objective was to win ball games. Nobody seems to be playing inspired football. Getting benched and replaced by a freshman might do it. Finally the last game we got somebody who wants to catch the ball (Harris and Chandler). I think the only guy on the offense that has done his job all year is probably Southerland, but of course that is a fullbacks mentality IMO. Pound the defense and do anything for a yard.

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 04:14 PM | Link to this

Well , thats a good point. I think folks just don’t stop and think. I wonder if they would Boo thier own son if he dropped a pass? Why not? If you would boo my son for not making a play, why would you not boo your own? son.

It’s not that I don’t understand the opinion that part of the issues this year has coaching implication. Obviously it’s thier job to have the team ready , and they are not. But what I can’t get over is the sheer rediculousness of coming in here and declaring it like somebody has figured it all out. Defence looks bad, DC needs to be evaluated. Really? Wow! Offense struggling, dont like the playcalling. Gee, could you shoot fish in a barrel? Football and coaching didn’t just start in 2006 in a town named Athens.

I’m not giving the coaches a pass either. This team has exposed these coaches as not having all the answers for every conceivable challange, with every group of players. Yea, so? Name a staff that does. BUT we are going to see players come and go, assistant coaches come and go. Sometimes it all does not gel.

Whats interesting to me it that we arent really that diffent or far off from last year except in subtleties. Subtleties kill ya unfortunetely. This year we might lose to FL and AU, We did last year. We struggled against lesser oppenents last year and historically. If TN played as well as they did this year, last year, who knows. Was anyone at last years homecoming game? Are you telling me we weren’t a bad break away from losing that one? So really this year is only slightly different than last year. Last year we won the SEC, this year we can’t do anything right. It aint that simple is it? You all need to let the head man actually get through his first year of adversity before you crucify him for what he might or might not do to fix it.

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 04:20 PM | Link to this

Mark I agree on the MM thoery. I never understood why nobody ever felt that was fair in the case of a freshman QB.

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 04:22 PM | Link to this

oh what a day in here be without somebody getting all puppy dog , when somebody delivers a good spirited zing.

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 04:28 PM | Link to this

zoo, it is,we are playing any and every freshman who can contribute, it seems to me. I do not subscribe to the theory that anyone has to be better. This isnt the first D1 football team to have issue, or the first to redshirt players. Lets not throw the baby out with the water. Does anyone know a kid not playing that would have played better than the starter that did? I’m just saying, I dont think the staff forgot about anyone on scholarship.

By AbsolutelyStillADawg!

October 23, 2006 04:29 PM | Link to this

AltamahaDawg…

Excellent post. Probably the best that’s been posted in this incredibly long series of arguments!

By Kent

October 23, 2006 04:49 PM | Link to this

I agree with still a dawg on the booing part. I was in my seat embarrassed by the other fans that were booing Mass and cheered when he came off the field. He is only a soph. and he will get better. I do not agree with you about the coaches. Around my water cooler at work are people that have season tickets and make contributions to UGA every year and Martinez leaving is a real topic. UT, Vandy, and MSU knew the zone schemes he was running and if you were there you had to notice the receivers they had getting open. That just didn’t happen with BVG and for me to think WM will all of a sudden figure it out, is not smart. I love the bulldawg players and CMR, but I just don’t think WM is the right guy to run the defense, but that doesn’t mean that I am not a true fan, I bleed the red and black just as you!

By Gen Neyland

October 23, 2006 05:01 PM | Link to this

Phillygator : If you are really up in Philly PA, I sympathize with your apparent anger. I worked D.C. awhile and I’ve never seen such idiots. You’re just further up the shuttle route of stupid.

By Cuz

October 23, 2006 05:07 PM | Link to this

It takes a while to read these posts, but right now I have plenty of time. A lot of the people that post here are moronic and most likely adolescent. I just do not pay attention to that group. Then there are the die hard fans that want to let off steam. I see this as a spot for them to vent their frustrations. While I may not always agree with that group, I understand their frustrations. Then we have the enemy bloggers that claim they own us. Most are pathetic in their rants and raves. GTDC, I do not include you in that group. You have an insight on football and a darn good sense of humor. Gen. Neyland and Wareagle are also in this minority of non-dawg bloggers. Then there is our die-hard group whose members include but are not limited to: godawg, zoo, geechee, crs, altmaha, the samoan, reality check and others that if I left you out, I blame it on the medications.

I view this blog as entertainment. I do not think my writings have any impact on the coaches and very little if any on the players. I write on this blog because it is fun. I crow when we win, and I eat crow when we lose. But through it all, I am a UGA fan and will always support my team. I believe the only time I ever booed in Sanford was when I wanted to go for it on 4 and inches and the coach wanted to punt. I have not done it since CMR arrived since he likes to go for it on fourth down. My kind of riverboat gambler.

Support the Dawgs. Get fired up in JAX. My recovery will prevent me from being there. I will be waving flags in my living room and yelling at the TV like I am there. All of yall going, make some noise, let them know you are there.

Now GO DAWGS SIC EM WOOF WOOF WOOF!!

By Bibble

October 23, 2006 05:09 PM | Link to this

I think it’s going to get ugly Saturday, and predict a big Georgia win. A repeat of UGA’s 20-point win in ‘97 or worse is in the cards. Florida doesn’t match up well. I see our running game having a field day Saturday, and the defense pressuring Leak into bad throws all game long.

By AbsolutelyStillADawg!

October 23, 2006 05:15 PM | Link to this

Kent

I’m not saying there shouldn’t be some coaching changes…I just don’t know. I am not in the locker room nor on the field in practice or in the game. I don’t know if the issues are with some of the coaches or because we truly are in a rebuilding year. All I am saying is that I don’t think all the negativity that is posted on this blog is healthy for the team or the school. The powers that be are not going to allow revenues to fall because the season ticket holders and deep pocketed alumni are upset. If coaches need to be changed, I think those tough decisions will be made. I am in favor of supporting the team and encouraging these kids to be the best athletes, the best students, and the best young men possible.

And I absolutely hate that other schools’ fans can get on this site and watch us tear each other and the team apart.

By Kent

October 23, 2006 05:33 PM | Link to this

Still a dawg

I understand what you are saying. I am 100% behind the team and CMR. I still make the donation and drive three hours one way to home games and that will not change. I also do not want to put any negative light on UGA. Once again let me say that I am ashamed that UGA fans would boo a 20 year old that is not making a dime to bust his butt on the practice field and in the classroom!!!! It is just that last year in big games and this year in the past 5 games there has been a pattern on the defensive side of the ball that we have not seen since CMR got here. With that being said and trying not to sound to negative, GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

October 23, 2006 06:07 PM | Link to this

i’m an armchair QB!!!! Don’t care about admitting it! My background has been a plus. Inman? Have any of you read his comments about the play on 4th & 1 when Stafford threw the TD. pass to Chandler? He said a lot more than he knew he was saying. Our best “D” against the Reptiles will be a good “O”!!! Keep Leak, Tebow and company on the side lines. Somebody else made this very true point; Angie hits for 300 yds. PLUS 3 INTS. AND NO TDs, he MVP! Stafford hit for 265 yds, 3 ints’ and TWO TDs and he’s a dog! We have the right guy leading our team. Division in the team? I think that whoever said that may have been close to the truth. If Inman wants to go for a 1st down and his QB wants a TD then PUT INMAN’S BUTT ON THE BENCH!!! Reptiles should win Sat. Our best chance is to out score them and MR has suprised me by putting in a pkg. that Stafford’s use to, 4 WR Set. We’ll see that a lot sat. and we’ll score points……I’ll add more but I’ve taken enough space for now and all of you that disagree, have at it.

By bigdogbites

October 23, 2006 06:25 PM | Link to this

MR finally unleashes real georgia team…pity the gators..they will hang about 3 quarters…DEFENDING SEC CHAMPS-30, CRYING GATORS 17…..GO DAWGS!!!!!!!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

October 23, 2006 06:46 PM | Link to this

Several of you guys have asked me what I meant when I said that MR should put a pkg. of plays that play to MS talents. He did and I quite supprised. That 4 receiver set that we ran so much AND MOVED THE BALL RIGHT DOWN THE FIELD WITH, was put in for Stafford comfort level. He’s played it all of his life and he knows what to do. We’ll continue to see it and the Dawgs will start to put even more point on the board. Sorry fans but I’m a Georgie Patton type of guy and that means that I believe that the best Defense is a good Offense. GO STAFFORD GO!!!! To win Sat. we have to OUT SCORE THEM IN AN OFFENSIVE GAME NOT A TIGHT “D” STRUGGLE!

By orangeman

October 23, 2006 07:40 PM | Link to this

wow, how the heathern howl! It’s their right to do so and I well remember last year’s version of the Tenn waltz!! If you don’t think it’s not coaching and luck, check out Ole Mess and genius Oregon (sic) and their amazing feats this season and last year as well! We Vol fans are praying that Cutcliff doesn’t take the NC job and Big Pumpkin takes the asst AD job in charge of country fried steak and gravy1 Yes, Georgia has a chance at JAX if they don’t turn it OVER!! UGA IS A CLASS OUTFIT and many, many teams wish they had CMR. It broke the Vols heart when you let Goff go! Take a deep breath, cinch up and support your team! yes, you have the right to p### and moan, but go to JAX and raise HELL!!

By SunDawg

October 23, 2006 08:02 PM | Link to this

Had the opportunity to be in Athens for the last two games. The D couldn’t stop Vandy’s end-of-the-game drive to win with a field goal and it couldn’t stop State either. The only thing that saved us was State’s coach going for the win rather than the tying field goal.

Did anyone else think MR was using the passing game Saturday to set up the run? Odd, but that’s the way it looked.

Final note, if the team that played the first 25 minutes against Tennessee shows up in Jacksonville, we have a chance.

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 09:10 PM | Link to this

Come on Buck, you know darn well, the AJC just grabs quotes here and there. Inman saying that the odds are better on 4th and 1 than going deep is just that, a quote, dont be reading any betrayal in there. That wasnt “his qb’s call” anyway. Olineman by nature think they can grind out a yard. He doent need benching for making a cute statement taken out of context. I beleive he joked about being wrong anyway. Lighten up Francis!

Every player, every coach, has said, there is no division. And nobody credible has said otherwise.

I’m really shocked that nobody took me up on that “only subtle differences” than last year argument. I have a couple more points on that if anyone is actually debating football. Or is that simple too exploratory?

Or maybe 20 more people can come in here and explain to us that we need new coordinators. That never get tired or boring. And its so insightful each and every time.

By #1 Dawg Fan

October 23, 2006 09:19 PM | Link to this

The Dawgs are gonna whup some Gaytor tail this weekend!! I’m already down here, partying in my Motor Home!!! What a great week! We got the Doobie Bros. on Wed. night, the Hall of Fame Banquet on Friday, and partying all week. The Gaytors will go down!!!!!!!

By #1 Dawg Fan

October 23, 2006 09:25 PM | Link to this

If any other Dawgs fans on this blog are in Jax, stop by my motor coach for Steaks and cocktails. I’m in parking lot E, the Prevost Bus decked out in Red and Black! I’m the guy with tongs in one hand, a cocktail in the other, and dressed in red and black! I’m surrounded by Gaytors talking smack. I could use some classy company.

By ButlerDawg

October 23, 2006 10:57 PM | Link to this

2 Things:

1) How did anyone ever think that Daniel Inman was all SEC anyway? Are they judging by pure size, because it sure aint attitude/talent.

2) I enjoyed MSU’s band. Far more entertaining than our redcoats playing that damn “Painted Black” song 3000 times a game. And the “Love Shack” tribute at halftime??? Puke.

By AltamahaDawg

October 23, 2006 10:59 PM | Link to this

OK then, back to who HAS to get fired.

By Hunk Erdown

October 23, 2006 11:10 PM | Link to this

Busk- I agree about the theory of putting in a series of plays that match a players’ skill set. I nfact, I think one of the problems in our backfield is that we have too many different players. If we were stuck with just having Southerland and Lumpy, do you realize it could have been a blessing? Instead of benching Lumpy for missing a block, you tell him and teach him, then send him back in. I am still amazed at how well Southerland has done running and catching the ball,(no one has stopped him yet!) but we run him a few times a game and switch out to something else. Same thing wiht the qbs. Switching out so much, we never get any rythym. I hope ya’ll get what I’m saying. With the line, if you have depth, its great, thelinemen have some pretty specific assignments that benefit with a fresh body out there. With a backfield, a lot depends on rythym and getting in a groove.

By Hunk Erdown

October 23, 2006 11:41 PM | Link to this

I understand what you’re saying about the best defense is a good offense, but we are really gonna need to see a ressurection with our defense to have a chance. Remember, the only game Fla has lost was to a team who who scored 27 points… none by the offense. All of Auburn’s points were scored by defense and special teams; that is just unreal to me. Maybe this game will be like a pac-10 game, all offense no defense, just see who can score the most? I don’t know… but I’m all for it if we get to see Stafford throwing 5 TDs.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

October 24, 2006 03:21 AM | Link to this

HUNK ER, I remember the days. I’ll never forget leaving the Press box, headed for the Reptile dressing room and standing on the Dawg 1/2 yd.line and walking down the field as John Lastinger led that 991/2 yd drive to win; however this week end we’ll have to play a different type game. Granted it was Miss. St., but MR actually started to attack, attack and attack again.In spite of the ints. and fumbles, we moved the ball with 265yds. passing and sustained drives. Throwing deep on 3rd downs and going for it in the red zone, I was schocked. I really mean that and then, MR LEFT NO ROOM FOR DOUBT, MATTHEW STAFFORD IS OUR QB. LUMPKIN IS OUR TB. AND SOUTHERLEN IS OUR FB. Maybe to late but the WRs did start to catch some balls, 2 td passes, some power running and a set backfield. For us to win, our “O” has to put points on the board. Our “D” isn’t as good as AU. So, we have our way to go for the win!

By Durham Dawg

October 24, 2006 03:57 AM | Link to this

Wow, it’s extremely rare that I agree with much of what is written in these blogs. But I have to say that I am on the same page as you with virtually everything you wrote about this time.

Starting with allowing Chandler to continue to start, even when Milner is healthy again…to getting Harris more badly needed playing time.

Also, since last year I’ve been very impressed with Southerland. And every time I see him play, I just become more so. He’s the best receiver we have right now, no question, and he’s just flat out powerful. It’s such a unique and fun to watch combination.

I agree that Lumpkin needs to get the ball MUCH more often. If he can’t pass block, then don’t put him in for many pass plays. He has a knack for getting around the pile, so he has the ability to make positive plays even when opposing defenses know that a run play is definitely coming.

I don’t know what to say about Andy Bailey. Maybe he should try to drop kick his field goals…..probably couldn’t do much worse than he’s done so far in his tenure at UGA. Or better yet, have Ely-Kelso drop kick the field goals (are those even legal in college?….just half kidding, anyway).

Finally, throughout the season we have seen enough chinks in GT’s, Auburn’s, and UF’s armor that our coaching staff could adapt their schemes just enough to make a real difference in those respective games. That being said, this current staff has historically been stubborn and steadfast in NOT changing our schemes, regardless of how well they have worked in previous games for other teams.

Anyway, you made excellent points this week.

For some reason, I’m still strangely optimistic about the game at THE WORLD’S LARGEST OUTDOOR COCKTAIL PARTY (is there no end to the ridiculous lengths that certain individuals will go to in order to appease the PC masses?). Go Dawgs, and Good Luck Stafford. Try to have fun and to excel in the first of many intense UGA rivalry games.

By Cuz

October 24, 2006 04:56 AM | Link to this

Southerland for team MVP. What a Dawg!!!!

By Willy: Blitzkrieg or bust!

October 24, 2006 06:59 AM | Link to this

Hey Cuz:

You are right on on all your intelligent observations. Hope your recovery is going good-

The word for the week: Blitzkrieg Leak and Tebow Pitt!

Altahama Dawg: good observation: keep the O on the field as long as possible!

BullDAWG Nation: Call Mark Clint Eastwood Richt and let him know our demands in logical fashion: BLITZKRIEG OR BUST BULLDAWG NATION!!!

By Willy: Blitzkrieg or bust!

October 24, 2006 07:01 AM | Link to this

PS: Bill good post, your observations are on point, thank ya’ DAWG Brother-

Durham DAWG: keep the Optimism alive, BullDAWG Nation follow this example: we will hope and sweat and pray our DAWGs to victory:

GOOOOO DAWGs eat them damn gators!

By NCDAWGFAN

October 24, 2006 07:56 AM | Link to this

If for some reason Mark Richt does give up calling plays……who are good candidates for Offensive Co?

Boise State has the youngest staff that I can think of…granted their competition is nothing like the SEC but hey…..they are undefeated……..

Also what would it take to get Brian out of Statesboro and back to Athens?

By GREG

October 24, 2006 08:23 AM | Link to this

I THINK THE DAWGS REALLY WANT TO WIN THIS GAME!!!!

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 24, 2006 08:50 AM | Link to this

Altadawg, subtle differences argument? I tend to agree with you. We have the talent, no doubt about that. One bad quarter in the UT game and a mental let down the following week. For Pete’s sake we are 6-2. Of course we have been playing poorly but I still think we have a chance against anybody if the players make the plays. I think choosing the starting RB and QB makes a big difference. Plus putting in an O that makes Stafford feel more comfortable really really helps a lot. Now everybody knows what is expected from them.

Inman comment could have been taken two ways. First reaction was that okay there is discontent with the coaching and play calling. Which would mean that maybe not everybody is playing up to their potential due to indifference to the play calling and what was going on with the O. Maybe this has been affecting the team the past few games on O. THEN, his second part of the comment hopefully meant that maybe everybody now realizes that the O is capable of doing anything so lets get out there and get it done on O. Kinda of like a light bulb going off in their heads. Now if we could get somebody on D to go to Home Depot and find a light bulb (hint: start in electrical).

Anyhoo, I will be in Kalamazoo cheering my Dawgs this Saturday like I always do and hope for the best. I know we have the talent and one of the best HC’s in the country so let’s see a win.

By to NCDog

October 24, 2006 08:50 AM | Link to this

why the guy for gasouth…he cannot even beat App State.

By jeff

October 24, 2006 08:51 AM | Link to this

One thing, fire Martinez and bring in a big time DC, the lack of effort by the defense is just sad.

By Mark

October 24, 2006 09:04 AM | Link to this

Altamaha- I definitely agree, booing a 19 yr. old kid is unacceptable. It’d be different if he was earning millions and still dropping the ball. I hope that i’m not one of the one’s who “has it all figured it out” that you mentioned. As I’ve said, i’m not going to pretend that I know how to fix what’s wrong, I don’t. I’m saying whatever they’re doing, isn’t working. And IMO WM’s defense seems to be consistently unprepared and lost. IMO the OL hasn’t lived up to it’s hype in about 4 years (i know we’re thin this year but even our “studs” are more like duds) and IMO the receivers come in highly touted and leave having been inconsistent and never leaving up to the excitement that surrounded them. Like i said, our top 5 recruiting classes the last 5 years tells me we have the personnel. Where else do you look then? Is Blake Barnes just that clueless? Is Joe Cox really not as capable as the other (RS)Fresh. that are playing well at other top programs? I don’t have the answers but it’s become apparent to me that the guys we are supposed to trust with our program don’t have them either. I guess at the end of the each game I’m left to scratch my head and ask “WHAT THE F* IS GOING ON OUT THERE?!?!” “How do we keep getting beat the same way, make the same mistakes, not look like we practiced anything or got any better in the past week?”

By AltamahaDawg

October 24, 2006 09:23 AM | Link to this

zoo, thanks, just trying to get some interesting banter in here. If i hear how poor the defensive coaching is again,,,,, there is is again,,,,, man that taste bad. thanks jeff for that riviting analysis.

My biggest point is that last year we almost lost to SC and ARK. The Tn game took about as well of a turn for us on turnover as it did for them this year. I am saying, its very simpleminded IMHO, to say that a couple of plays here or there aught to be the reason that anyone gets fired. I think we need to look back with some perspective when it all over, which is exactly what the head man will do, so all this talk of firing this guy or that guy right now is total nonsence. I have also said that I dont think we have the best staff money can buy, no heartbreak here to look for that, but lets keep the critisism honest. We still have the chance, as bad as this team has faired, to finish within a game of last year, and on paper last year couldnt have been a lot worse and this year was a bout 3 plays away from being better than expected. I didn’t think last year’s team was exceptionally good and a few things worked out and won the SEC. Were we not picked to finish 3rd in the east and overacheived? Were we not picked 3rd in the east this year and everyone said losing 3/4 was pretty realistic? I guess my worst coaching critisism is that the staff didn’t find a way to “overachieve” 2 year in a row. Am I an idiot to think that in a given year, you can pull string with one group of players and in other years it just doesnt go your way? Beleive it or not, just because Bill King makes some rediculous snide remarks about watching film, (Bill, I still think you are pandering to the histerical monority, but I understand the nature of this thing) or Carter Strickland says the coaches are passing blame, doesnt make it so. And good lord, this is prabbaly one of the youngest top tier staffs in the business. Might we give them one half of one season to learn a few more tricks? Try running a business where you are rotating in and out a bunch of teenagers on a yearly basis.

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 24, 2006 09:25 AM | Link to this

I guess the word I was looking for in the Inman comments was FAITH. Now they have faith on the offensive side of the ball and what they can do.

By NCDAWGFAN

October 24, 2006 09:31 AM | Link to this

Vangorden may not have won against App. State but they are ranked #1 in Division 1-AA. I think that game went into overtime didn’t it? I realize that we are 6-2……but in my opinion it is a very ugly 6-2………….I honestly do not see any changes being made in the coaching staff this year but if ’07 or ’08 turns out the be like this year…..then some changes should be made. Good programs and coaches tend to rebound after an off year……..

By Robbie

October 24, 2006 10:28 AM | Link to this

COACHING, COACHING, COACHING !!!!

I feel like I’m watching a Leeman Bennett coached prevent defense when watching the Dawgs. Someone please wake up CWM and explain to him we are not in the early 80’s. I understand we are thin at line, but is it not time to throw out the red shirts and let some of the freshmen lineman get the same experience as Stafford? Afterall he will depend on those guys next year.

COACHING, COACHING, COACHING

By 2N4YEARS

October 24, 2006 11:17 AM | Link to this

We’ll win if: The DAWGS’s play like the first half of the TENN game, the 3rd Quarter of the UAB game (I’m searching here) and the 4th Quarter of the Colorado game. Damn were looking awful. Why can’t we put together the energy we’ve had in the past for ONE game??!! I know it’s hard to get up for a game every week, so how about just ONE week, one game? What in the $%*%^#&)( going on here??

By Kent

October 24, 2006 11:17 AM | Link to this

AltamahaDawg,

I can tell you about the defense. When BVG was the D-Cord. we gave up more than 30 points one time in four years. Last year we gave it up against AU & WVU and this year we hang 33 points on the board against UT and almost get beat by 20. What is the difference between the first 4 years and the last 2 WM. BVG would have fired his own behind if he had let someone score 51 in Athens and then let Vandy and MSU get over 300 yards of offense.

By Pitbull

October 24, 2006 11:23 AM | Link to this

I say Congress sets aside money to build a big wall across the state of Florida to keep undocumented Floridians from entering the USA and spoiling our beautiful country.

By GREG

October 24, 2006 11:27 AM | Link to this

FLORIDA AND GEORGIA BOTH WANT TO WIN MAN!!!!!!GO DAWGS AND ALL!!!!

By michelle

October 24, 2006 11:56 AM | Link to this

Pitbull, that’s not cool…there are a lot of Dawg fans here in Jacksonville!

Go Dawgs!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

October 24, 2006 12:00 PM | Link to this

Alta, I do think Inman;s comment was revealing and maybe he meant what he said about “never 2nd, guessing a play call again. Stafford DID HAVE A CHOICE ON THT PLAY. MR said that we usually go to the FB but that wasn’t good enough for Stafford. No, MS went for the score and Durham caught a well thrown ball for the TD. Inman? What’s an “OL” questioning in the huddle ,in his own mind a play call? MR, in that game, impressed me as a “OC”. He made decisions, decided on his backfield and call plays that had us going downfield. In the past, I’ve disagreed with his play calling but when I look and see him running an “O” that doesn’t play NOT TO LOSE THE GAME BUT TO WIN IT I’m impressed. I haven’t said a word about “D” or firing anyone, I’m takeing a positive position on how we can win the game. Attack, attack and attack! I hope he continues to be “tired of the same old thing” and turns hie FM QB loose. MR, keep on going for itand we’ll have our best chance to beat the Reptiles. We won’t score on them the way AU did. No, lets do it the Dawg of ‘06 way.

By NCDAWGFAN

October 24, 2006 12:04 PM | Link to this

Kent I have to agree with you about BVG…..The defense played with fire and passion..under BVG…Willie is too laid back and is terrible at making adjustments…….The dawgs are going to have to score at least 42 points or Lumpkin will have to have 25-30 carries for 150 yards for the dawgs to have a chance…….

By Buck Cochran in the NW

October 24, 2006 12:18 PM | Link to this

My computer said that a post I just made didn’t go through so I hope i’m not dble posting. What is an “OL doing 2nd guessing play calling in his mind in the huddle? Shouldn’t be! Stafford DID HAVE A CHOICE ON THE PLAY! MR said that they usually go to the FB but”I guess that wasn’t good enough for Stafford”. I haven’t said a word about “D” or firing anyone. NO, MR impressed me with his take no prisoners “O”. He’s useing Staffords talent , playing to them and that’s our best way to win. Decided on the backfield, going downfield with the ball and he DID NOT PLAY TO NOT LOSE ON “O”, HE PLAYED TO WIN! This is our way to beat the Reptiles. A lot of people , IMO, focues on the ints. and missed the big picture on our “O”. Stafford knows what he has to do and he’s working on it. His ATTITUDE about this game? I love it, go to “onlineathens”.com and read about his thinking. I just have been waiting on the DAWGS to take this attacking ‘tude on the “O”. I believe in it and Ga. will be a better ball club IMO.

By AltamahaDawg

October 24, 2006 12:21 PM | Link to this

Was a pass play to either one. Do you pass to the FB or TE. PASS to the FB, not run. Read the story. Was never a case of the lineman not wanting to do what his QB wanted. Just surprised the coach was going for it. You are reaching to put controversy in a simple side note. What the hell is your point. It was a joking matter for goodness sake.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

October 24, 2006 12:29 PM | Link to this

double post was an accident, VERY SORRY.

By Bibble

October 24, 2006 12:32 PM | Link to this

The notion of Florida’s dominance is an illusion. Here’s a total yardage breakdown of key games:

UF 279 Auburn 315 (L) UF 330 Alabama 323 (W) UF 288 LSU 318 (W)

One exception: UF 320, UT 220. We all know that Tennessee folds like a wet blanket for some reason when they get Florida at home, so it’s hard to make much out of that.

Bottom line: The SEC is brutal, and Florida is just as likely to get beat by a talented SEC team as anyone else. Both Alabama and LSU missed opportunities to win their games against UF. Florida has had a bye week advantage for years, but are due to come off the bye flat and overconfident for once.

A lot of Florida’s recent run of dominance over UGA has been luck, and luck eventually runs out. If DJ hadn’t gotten hurt in the Arkansas game last year, we’d all be crowing about going for three in a row. The Dawgs are long overdue to put everything together, and will win Saturday.

By AltamahaDawg

October 24, 2006 12:36 PM | Link to this

Kent, with all due respect for your opinion, you are talking hypotheticals. You have no idea how many points somebody might score on BVG 2 years after he left. And you are missing a pretty HUGE difference between his years and MW too. Think about it. What changes from year to year in college football? We also got our butts kicked several times with BVG, need I remind you. Maybe not the EXACT same score, but is that really the issue. BVG had a completely different set of star players and an offence that moved and controlled the clock. We also had some pretty damn impressive games under WM as well. I’m not even argueing that I like or beleive in WM over BVG. I hated to see the guy leave. I also wondered if there wasnt somebody much better than either of them out there. But to sit here and make absolute judgements because two totally different situation dont compare favorably just doesnt convince me of anything. I hear a lot of cliche’s in here, very few thought prosesses.

By chazz

October 24, 2006 12:49 PM | Link to this

Well, it is a transitional year. The team needs work. Some years it is just that way. I commend Mark Richt on giving older players a fair shot, not just writing them off and going with the young guys. I reckon those palyers are learning some valuable lessons in humility. I wish I could say the same for us, the fans. Shame on dawg fans for booing our own players. It makes me embarrassed to be a fan! Let’s get behind our team and help them dig down deep for sixty against UF!!!!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

October 24, 2006 01:05 PM | Link to this

Point? It’s a question; what’s an “OL” questioning a play called when he should be thinking about who he’ll be blocking. His head wasn’t in the game. How much attention was he paying to count calling when he moved early 3 times? Was his head in the game or out in space? You may disagree but that’s the point. Sorry it wasn’t clear enough. He didn’t understand that with his questioning and snap jumping, you do have to wonder about his mind set.

By 2N4YEARS

October 24, 2006 01:27 PM | Link to this

Personally, I’ll be glad when Daniel Inman is GONE!! He’s WAY over-rated. He’s supposed to be a ‘Senior’ leader, instead he get’s suspended for the first couple of games which could have put Georgia in a bad position. Regardless, he ALWAYS has penalties called on him! EVERY GAME!! You can just about bet when the refs whistle an offensive play dead that Inman had a penalty on him. And it never seems to fail that when we have a big play that he gets called for either holding or personal foul! I remember Inman’s Dad commented about Daniel & Pollack getting into a scuffle at practice one day because “Pollack gets the best of him & he gets frustrated”. I can understand because after all it is Pollack that were talking about, but he just gets Game-Killing penalties EVERY GAME AND I’m so sick of it I could puke!!

By Phillygator

October 24, 2006 01:52 PM | Link to this

Bibble, what you did not put down in your fancy little yardage stat sheet, is the scoring florida has allowed. Yardage doesn’t mean anything when it comes to scoring.

in Florida’s 5 SEC games they have given up 73 points. 4 ranked opponents

That is 14.6 points per game.
21 of the 73 points was given up on special teams and offensive turnovers.
That means the defense is only allowing 10.4 points per game. This is not dominance? 4 ranked opponents 10.4?

In five Sec games they have allowed Alabama- 2 field goals (1 fumble return for TD) Kentucky- 1 offensive TD. Lsu-1 Td & 1 FG Tennessee-2td’s & 1Fg Auburn-3 field goals(1 blocked punt & and one fumble recovery at the end of game)

Georgia on the other hand has played 1 ranked opponent and allowed 51 points in that game and is giving up an average 21.6 points per game against SEc opponents.

So it seems you are dillusional rather than Florida’s dominance being an illusion!! Check all the stats!! yardage doesn’t mean s**!!

By Bibble

October 24, 2006 02:13 PM | Link to this

Maybe so philly, but my gut feeling is that UF is overconfident and due for an a$$ whuppin’. Once Auburn realized which was the better team (after being called out by their coach), they dominated. Absolutely no contest in the second half.

I think UF is overrated, has a QB easily rattled, and suspect special teams. I think Georgia is much better than they have performed this year, and will finally put together 4 quarters. Maybe I’m too much of a child of the 80s, but the notion of Florida having its way with Georgia is offensive. I remember when Georgia used to beat Florida just by showing up. It’s time to put this nonsense to an end.

By Kent

October 24, 2006 02:28 PM | Link to this

Altamaha Dawg,

We may have a drop off in talent from when BVG was here but it’s not that steep of a drop. The biggest difference between the two is, if you go to the games, BVG had a fire in him that him showed on game day. He would be down on all fours, jumping around, yelling and screaming, and he wasn’t afraid to grab someone by the jersey and fire them up too! We have no coach running around acting crazy and challenging the defense to play with some fire and heart. I just can’t stand to watch from my seat when our defense comes out dragging and with no life, that was the main thing I believe that BVG brought an attitude with the defense that I just don’t see on the sidelines anymore with WM. I know he wants to win and I think he did a alright coaching the secondary, just don’t see that firey leader that we need.

By willysee in n.c.

October 24, 2006 02:56 PM | Link to this

Hay Bibble if you think UF is concerned with the 80s dream on. Did you see the MSU game replay on css? as Of now UGA is not a top 50 team,this has to be the poorest tackling I’ve seen on any UGA squad. Name a player that has come in after Vangorder who can tackle, this is simply not a well prepared team.Taylor is the only solid consistant defender and he is a Vangorder guy.UGA is my team but reality is what it is the talent is there so we can hope.UF 56 UGA 14 ps I hope I’m wrong

By AltamahaDawg

October 24, 2006 03:12 PM | Link to this

kent, I hear ya. You do have to overlook me at times. I’m really a factual type. I just don’t go with putting an exact measurement on “fiery”, but thats just me. I’ve met MW and from everything Ive read, he is one of the most animated, fiery guys on the staff. I just think its unfair to evaluate his passion from an extremely narrow view as the few times you have noticed, he wasnt on all fours. But I’ll give you that, he doesn’t seem as lunatic on game day. That’s hardly what you were saying about him earlier though and thats what I responding to. It almost seemed as if you were saying that ANY DC letting 51 points be scored in Sanford needed to go, despite the fact that the offence and special teams spotted 21 of those. I guarantee you i can find plenty of examples of BVG and other giving up big yards to lesser teams on occations. You asume we really have a lot of options of ways to stop people now, I’m not sure that is true. I’ve heard he can’t adjust, which is utter nonsence. His worse game, the SugarBowl was the biggest halftime adjustment in bowl history. Don’t even get me started on shutting down Fl last year for 3.5 quarter, something BVG never did. In fact by some of these standards in here, BVG should, have been fired in 02, and 03 from the FL game alone. Talk about not adjusting, and a failed game plan! If you insist on a direct comparison, how about the 03 vs 05 SECCG. Who looked silly and who looked good?

But as I’ve said, I don’t doubt there is a better DC out there. Obvioulsy his job is to run the defence, and its not looking good THIS year and ok, a quarter or 2 last year. (everyone is in love with Muschamp, and he has had a couple of very embarrasing quarters this year as well. I just think everyone focussing this entire blog for the next 5 weeks on how much we really erally need to FIRE somebody, without seeing a larger picture and at least giving somebody the benifit of actually playing all the games, is boring, and just isn’t a very insightful discussion. Oh BTW, are you telling that fire and excitment wasnt peeking when things were going well earlier. How many defenses do you see jumping up and down, when things are not?

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 24, 2006 03:27 PM | Link to this

Altadawg, good observation. I think the D looks better and works better when the offense is giving them a break and not turning the ball over. How frustrating can that be to bust your arse to stop the other guys, go sit down for a minute and a half then have to get back out there and do it again. I hope that Stafford and the ofeense can spend some time on the field and keep the D fresh. It may be just me but IMO I think the D has just been brutalized by the O’s play and all the turnovers. Although the special teams have been having a good year with the returns so far (can’t remember a year when we have had more returned for TD;s at this point in the season) it doesn’t rest our D.

By AltamahaDawg

October 24, 2006 04:11 PM | Link to this

zoo, can you remember 3 blocked punts either? This is just a squirly year. All SEC PK blows out a knee in practise???? what.

Hell no they aint happy to go back out on the field. No DC in the world could gloss over this situation right now. These guys were reading how they were the #1 defense in the country like a month ago,looking for 3 straight shutouts then the wheels fell off. Anyone thing they might not have quite the spark now. I think mostly its just been a very very serious matter of stopping the bleeding, to hell with dancing on the sidelines.

Look I am in no way defending MW as the best man for the job. I was with the rest of the nation a couple of years ago when we named him saying…”who”. I do think he is getting extremely unfair blame for the defensive issues. Its just irresponsible tabloid amateur stuff to say he doesnt notice what other teams do or watch game film. Come on! I have no doubt his troops are reeeling a bit, and injured. I have no doubt he does not have all the answers right now, but I’m not sure they exist. Certainly not as simple as play younger players, or do more bloody headbutts, or send more blitzes and pray they dont turn out like most have so far. I have no doubt he could stand to learn a thing or two, who couldn’t. I am ABSOLUTELY positive he has to be second guessing a lot of his calls.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

October 24, 2006 04:34 PM | Link to this

Another problem; when we didn’t make TOs our “O”, out of the spread flew down the field in a hurry! Several of those 3rd. dn. conevrsions went for big chunks of yardage. If we continue to use the spread, we’re going to see more of that so our “D” will have to play more minutes for positive reasons. Did anyone happen to notice how fast we moved downfield on our 4 td. drives?

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 24, 2006 04:34 PM | Link to this

Alta , not with the punter we have. He hadn’t had one blocker since 11th grade that he could remember.

By Phillygator

October 24, 2006 04:36 PM | Link to this

Was he rattled in Tenn., against the same team that whooped your asses, when he drove them back to win the game? i don’t think so. how can you rattle him when you couldn’t rattle Vandy? LOL

Florida won last years game with a fullback, a back up tight end, and 1 receiver(LATSKO< CASEY> BAKER

If you could not stop Vandy’s weapons how the hell are you gonna stop Harvin 16yrds per carry. TeBow. No one has yet to stop him. and he is getting about 12-15 plays this week. He had 1 against auburn. This alone was the reason for the loss.

Baker, Cornellius,& Caldwell. Sprinkle in a little wynn= Total scoreboard domination.

Just like I told you fools last year, Florida WILL beat you again!15 of 17. So u need to get out of the 80’s,they were only 20+ years ago. these players were not even born. These players including Georgia players have only ever seen Florida domination of your program. 42-10 gators. read the bookies line, it never lies. Florida is a 14 point fave!! I will even give you 6 more points on the spread.

I pick games every. I am 90% this season on 6 weeks. If you wanna make sum money this week bet on Florida. It WILL BE A BLOWOUT!!!!

By Kent

October 24, 2006 04:46 PM | Link to this

Here are a few facts, on 3rd down and 13 in the UT game in the third with UT on their own three, Sanford Stadium rocking, we send three linemen and drop eight. Ainge waits and picks up eighteen with a wide open pass. On third most of the second half we rush three lineman, they score 37 points in one half. Alabama brings the heat, Ainge throws three picks and they score 16 points all game. On 4th down and 5 on Vandy’s game winning drive, we rush three linemen, no pressure, first down Vandy and game winning field goal. Against MSU they go from their 19 to 22 in 28 seconds, guess what three linemen, on the play Johnson knocks the ball away blitz.

Stats on BVG most points by team

BVG UT 24 WM UT 51

BVG FL-24 WM-FL-10

BVG AU 24 WM AU 31

BVG Vandy 17 WM Vandy 24

I am almost sure that I will be able to change the FL stat after sat. I hope Stafford lights up the scoreboard.

By BarkingDawg

October 24, 2006 05:36 PM | Link to this

The big question is this, will clueless Willy put some pressure on Chris Leak this year? He did not do so last year despite the fact that Alabama, LSU among other schools show us the game plan. If he does not blitz Chris Leak, Dawg fans it could be ugly.

By Bibble

October 24, 2006 06:14 PM | Link to this

“Florida is a 14 point fave!! I will even give you 6 more points on the spread.”

You got it, Philly. I’ll take UGA and 20 points. Give me your contact info.

By elmerfromelijay

October 24, 2006 07:15 PM | Link to this

new name for gators…the OVERS….OVER-RATED, OVER CONFIDENT AND AFTER SAT WHIPPING ‘ITS OVER’….dawgs get running game on track opening up passing attack for stafford….have to kind of feel sorry that the cryers were the opponent when it all came together…27-17 DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Chris

October 24, 2006 08:09 PM | Link to this

Yall Dawgs only had a 3 game season UT, Fla, and Auburn. You lost to UT and now you going to get beat Sat. by Fla. Good luck one the rest of your tough season.

By War Eagle

October 24, 2006 08:46 PM | Link to this

Hey Dawgs “win one for the cuz’, hope you are doing well…

By Jim Rome

October 24, 2006 08:52 PM | Link to this

We need a headhunter in our secondary. someone like Thomas Davis or Greg Blue— This would stop receivers from going over the middle…. Right now who do they fear ??

Out.

By StAugDawg

October 24, 2006 09:25 PM | Link to this

Great stuff Bibble. You’re on fire tonight! Hey, If you plan on going to the game, stop by my motor coach for a few drinks. I’d love to talk football with you while tailgating.

By Michael

October 24, 2006 09:47 PM | Link to this

Just a couple of thoughts. 1) Our defense can’t keep playing against 2 offenses (opposing teams and our own). Turnovers keep putting our D in unenviable positions. Think about this…against UT They had 4 TD drives no longer than 30 yards! 2) Our defense need to do a better job of tackling and forcing turnovers to give our offense the short field to work with. 3) Special teams need to win the kicking and field position battles.

We can win this game this week against those mighty gators. We just have to win the turnover battle as well as the field position battle. I would really like to see the offense begin to click and not have as many missed assignments. I also think we will lose if Coach Richt hamstrings Stafford the same way he did Joe T last year with an uber conservative game plan. No one expects us to stay close, much less win this game. So open up the playbook and have a little fun.

By AltamahaDawg

October 24, 2006 09:53 PM | Link to this

kent, those are interesting taken completely in a vacuum. Can we look at points off of turnovers, 3 and outs? time of pos.? in those same comparisons, or is it simply this guy gave up more than that guy playing the same team on differnt years with different players?

So you thought we should have done what precisely in those scenereos? are you saying that a great coaching move absolutely guaranteess diffence results there? And we had no players to break down? BTW, if you can tell me how any living soul could have defeded that last pass that took MS to our 20, you would make a lot of money in that business. Would it be fair to say that turning the ball over under your goal post 4 times plays a bit of a part in those 37 points scored, or was it totally lack of football understanding on the part of the professional coaches at UGA? How about this 21 of those points took all ove a combined 56 yards for them.

We also prabably blitzed a lot more against TN at times than BVG ever did. We certainly did against vandy and MS, do you remember that working very well? Tell me this , how many blitzes did Alabama run vs us against TN??? and I dont seem to recall alabama having 4 TO ? Maybe their guys are just playing better. Is WM doing something that is preventing our star ends from doing thier jobs too? Is it such a stretch to imagine that 8 defenders actually could defend a pass. 8, 8 defenders. Nobody rushes 3 and drops 8 on a 3rd and long?? ever? 8 guys can’t stop 3 receivers?

By Cuz

October 25, 2006 03:17 AM | Link to this

Philly, I will make you a deal. I will quit bringing up the eighties if you quit bringing up the ninties. It is just as tiresome to hear you brag on Spurrier as it is for us to brag on Dooley. Stick with this century. UF is still in the drivers seat. Take that it sounds less pathetic than you including the ninties and me the eighties. Right now I am concentrating on 2006. If we win, I crow, if we lose, I eat the crow. But as a true fan, I believe we can win, otherwise I would drink the kool-aid at Jim Jones Punch Bar.

Thanks for the kind words War. Look at the time of my post. I can only sleep for a max of five hours because of only being able to sleep in one position and getting sore. I stay awake for about three hours, move my upper body to get rid of the stiffness and then try to get some more sleep. Painkillers are slowly losing their effect. But without them, pure he11. Good luck to you and yours my friend. Say a prayer for Buck Cochran, he has surgery coming up on Thursday I believe in the great NorthWest.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

October 25, 2006 08:26 AM | Link to this

Thanks cuz. My mind will be wandering some place way up yonder when Matthew throws his 1st. TD Sat. My motto for the “Party” is ATTACK, ATTACK and ATTACK AGAIN!!! Hearing MR say ,”just tired of the same old thing” was better’n and louder than good ‘ol classic “Rock & Roll”!

By Kent

October 25, 2006 09:50 AM | Link to this

Altamahadawg,

I think it is not wise on 3rd and 5 or 4th and 5 to play 7-10 yards off the wideouts, kinda makes the slant across the middle that Vandy hit easy. I gave you stats and they are different guys with different players, so I think we can just both agree that MR is a great head coach and GO DAWGS!

By Play that funky music whiteboy

October 25, 2006 10:09 AM | Link to this

I will be cheering my rear off for the Dawgs Saturday - One key I think to the game will be the play of the much heralded Georgia Defensive Ends. Against a Meyer squad, if you have great defensive ends (which UGA does) you have a great shot at containing a lot of that gimmick offense. One thing about Freshmen QB’s like Stafford, they are wholly inconsistent. He could have a tremendous game Saturday and really give the Dawgs a chance. My boys (ND) need some of these top teams knocked off to get back in it… so GO DAWGS.

By Bibble

October 25, 2006 10:14 AM | Link to this

Thanks StAug, but I’ll be watching the game out here in the great southwest. 2:30 p.m. Central. I’ll start the coals (and liquid refreshments) around 1:00 or so. After that, it’s Texas and Texas Tech at 6 pm, a pretty big game in these parts. A great day of college football.

I’m originally from Georgia and grew up in N. Florida. I miss the atmosphere of the Ga -Fla game. Maybe I’ll take you up on your offer one of the years.

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 25, 2006 10:21 AM | Link to this

I don’t think you guys will have to worry about Coach Richt going all conservative this year. I don’t think we have a whole lot to lose this year so I certainly hope he is tired of the same old same old and opens it up.

Buck good luck with your surgery on Thursday and Cuz keep up the medication.

As I mentioned on the other blog: Hey Dawgs this is the game where LEGENDS are made.

I won’t post on Carter’s new blog topic. What is up with that arsewipe? “Georgia Bends the Rules”. WTF. That guy is a penishead posing as a writer.

By Chris

October 25, 2006 09:34 PM | Link to this

If anyone here knows THE MAN please get him off the TECH VENT we know he is stupid and makes real UGA fans look bad. Spirited jabs are one thing but just plan mean and ignorant rants are another thing. Good Luck on your season. Real Tech fans want you guys to as good as you can be so when UGA-GT play it matters to both schools and each league.

By War Eagle

October 25, 2006 09:44 PM | Link to this

Hope Buck and cuz are well by Auburn game. I hope both of you recover strong and feel great. Health is so important and so many people take it for granite…Rally soon dawgs..

By Bibble

October 27, 2006 03:08 PM | Link to this

In about 24 hours, the Big Dawg will eat.

By ole time dawg

November 1, 2006 02:37 PM | Link to this

Maybe we should go back to making athletes go to class, make passing grades and earn their scholarships like everybody else. Right now Dawg dollars are paying for football players who don’t do their best and think they should be praised and honored for just showing up every Saturday. And we wonder why the younger generation can’t fend for themselves in the “real world” !! You can lead a Dawg to Stanford but you can’t make him play!!!