By Ft Worth Dawg

December 7, 2006 06:19 PM | Link to this

I keep hoping the Dawgs will go to the Cotton Bowl (if the team can’t make a BCS Bowl) — but only for purely selfish reasons.

A good bowl win this year may help immensely next year — recruiting, pre-season ranking, momentum — plus, it will help our final season ranking for this year.

Maybe Virginia Tech will be the overconfident team this year. UGA looked and acted overconfident the last three bowl games but managed to win 2 of them and be close in a 3rd.

By Bryan G.

December 7, 2006 06:56 PM | Link to this

This is a great scenario and could be a spring board game into 2007. The only problem is that A LOT of this team will be gone.

We’ll have to replace the O-line and tight end, 2 or 3 defensive lineman, our best 3 linebackers, and a safety. That doesn’t bode very well, but hopefully they can pull it together.

I’m excited to see how we do against Va Tech, though. This is really the first time in a LONG TIME that we’ve gotten to play a team that I thought was on our level or better (yes, I know we lost to WVU and BC, but we played down in those games b/c our opponents were disappointments). We probably haven’t had to play up to a bowl team since UVA in 1995.

By jim

December 7, 2006 06:59 PM | Link to this

I thought you were gonna talk about all our new recruiting coups. Sounds like another banner year although getting a lot more juco players than normal. Still if we sign 30, that’s 25 4 year guys we’ll have depending on the weedout between signing day and 5 years from now. Way to go Dawgs!

By UGASUCKS

December 7, 2006 07:42 PM | Link to this

it’s fitting that URGAY…i mean UGA…recruits JUCO players because after all…the courses from JUCO and UGA are one and the same….also, UGA DBs can’t hold Calvin Johnson’s jockstrap

By Clay

December 7, 2006 07:50 PM | Link to this

” UGA DBs can’t hold Calvin Johnson’s jockstrap”

That’s because they’re too busy knocking the ball away from him so he can’t catch the ball. I am so tired of hearing about Calvin Johnson. Yeah, he makes a few circus catches—and that’s great—but teams with an adequate defense can shut him down. Witness UGA.

By Dawgnation

December 7, 2006 07:58 PM | Link to this

It’s pathetic to see a Tech fan waste the time and effort to pick an online fight that he knows he can’t win. YOU LOST! Face it. You are the little brother college who will never measure up to UGA no matter how good your “star” receiver is or how many national championships you have won. And for the record, CJ has never come close to dominating in a UGA/GT game. The only reason CJ is as highly touted as he is is because Ball can only throw a bal 2 feet over a reciver, so Johnson has to go up high every time. But, nevertheless, Go Dawgs and good luck to the jackets, even the ignorant fans, the mountaineers are tough as hell and it would be nice to see the state of georgia at least post one win on West Virginia.

By Mikegadawg

December 7, 2006 08:02 PM | Link to this

Calvin……..2 catches for 13 yards. I think that says it all.

PS “ugaS#cks”, if u knew anything about sports you wouldnt post your typical moronic 12 year old posts..Universities recruit Jucos (and its pretty common u moron) to bridge the gap between recruiting classes when there is a lack of depth due to graduation, dismissals, injuries, etc. Uga only has 6 returning OL so thats why we’ve got 8 in our class this year and 3 of them are jucos. Uve got to be the most clueless moron to post about sports.

By Sautee Dawg

December 7, 2006 08:04 PM | Link to this

UGASUCKS.

2 CJ receptions for 13 yards, do you need anymore info about who can hold what?

Quit wasting space on our blog, nothing more pathetic than a bee without a stinger!!

By You Sorry Loser

December 7, 2006 08:24 PM | Link to this

I loved reading that comment from that tech fan above. Written only like a sorry loser would.

Calvin Johnson is one special kid, a heck of a football player….I wish’d he’d a been a bulldawg. But to say our guys couldn’t carry his jock strap is just ignorant. CJ is gone bro, you lost, and funniest thing I’ve seen in years, the ACC forced Jacksonville to take Gatech in the Gator bowl. They didn’t want you back.

Funny thing too, I haven’t talked to one Tech fan here in Atlanta, that is going to the game. Friggin sorry fans too.

By Lane4411

December 7, 2006 09:09 PM | Link to this

Pity for Tech. Imagine if they were fortunate enough to have a coach who develops QB’s. Might i add a head coach. Jackets could have been more than special!!!!!

By Va Dawg

December 7, 2006 09:14 PM | Link to this

To Brian G.

One thing about Georgia is that we are definitely not a rebuild but a reload type of program. We do lose alot on paper but I can tell you…the defense for Georgia next year might be the best that Mark Richt has ever had. The linebackers that are waiting in the wings (Akeem Hebrom/Akeem Dent/Darius Dewberry/Darryl Gamble/Dannel Ellerbe) are probably the fasted group of LB’s Georgia has ever had. The next two safeties Rashad Jones and Quinton Banks remind alot of people of Sean Jones and Thomas Davis and we have them for 4 more years. Add that to Paul Oliver, CJ Byrd, Brandon Miller, Jeff Owens and Kade Weston and that is a defense that is poised to stop anything that Urban is dreaming up with Tebow. The offense will get Sean Bailey back and will have the deep threat that it never had consistently this year. As for the “offensive” offensive line we are bringing in perhaps the best OL recruiting class in the country. The talent at the RB position should give them time to gel. Don’t be suprised if by the beginning of next year we are a top 15 team entering the season….just ask Tony “Mr. College Football” B.

Georgia will be fine…if you were going to beat us…it better have been this year.

Go Dawgs!!!!! KTO#3

By Va Dawg

December 7, 2006 09:14 PM | Link to this

To Brian G.

One thing about Georgia is that we are definitely not a rebuild but a reload type of program. We do lose alot on paper but I can tell you…the defense for Georgia next year might be the best that Mark Richt has ever had. The linebackers that are waiting in the wings (Akeem Hebrom/Akeem Dent/Darius Dewberry/Darryl Gamble/Dannel Ellerbe) are probably the fasted group of LB’s Georgia has ever had. The next two safeties Rashad Jones and Quinton Banks remind alot of people of Sean Jones and Thomas Davis and we have them for 4 more years. Add that to Paul Oliver, CJ Byrd, Brandon Miller, Jeff Owens and Kade Weston and that is a defense that is poised to stop anything that Urban is dreaming up with Tebow. The offense will get Sean Bailey back and will have the deep threat that it never had consistently this year. As for the “offensive” offensive line we are bringing in perhaps the best OL recruiting class in the country. The talent at the RB position should give them time to gel. Don’t be suprised if by the beginning of next year we are a top 15 team entering the season….just ask Tony “Mr. College Football” B.

Georgia will be fine…if you were going to beat us…it better have been this year.

Go Dawgs!!!!! KTO#3

By Mikegadawg

December 7, 2006 09:22 PM | Link to this

Brian G…..UGA is loaded at all positions except OL……hence the 8 OLs we’ve recruited this year (2 of which are Jucos..with possibly 3 juco OLs when havercamp commits). No worries.

By Brooks

December 7, 2006 10:27 PM | Link to this

Don’t think we have to worry about a repeat of last year’s Sugar Bowl breakdown. WE WILL BE FOCUSED! I’m personally excited about all the JUCO lineman we have been landing over the last few days. I don’t know why we haven’t looked to GMC for talent before now. It reminds of when we brought in a stud by the name of Kendrell Bell from Middle Georgia. There are world-class players at the JUCO level, you just have to scout and bring them into your program. If you look at it, JUCO players are already to step in and play. You don’t have to groom them. They are already sound as far as technique and have been part of a college system. They have played against college talent. Not the SEC but against college talent. We should make it a habit of bringing in 1 or 2 JUCO players every year. I bet we won’t hear about Vance, Boels, Wynn, etc. breaking team rules during their Athens careers. They are disciplined and serious about their future. It’s all business from what I have heard. Virginia Tech is an interesting matchup. Two very athletic, talented teams. Great matchup. Should be one of the better bowl games. I don’t think a loss sets the tone for next year but it sure would help. GO DAWGS!! “CJ” if you would have only come to Athens. Oh well the Heisman wouldn’t be that big a deal.

By Dennis

December 7, 2006 10:59 PM | Link to this

Let me see. Florida in the National Championship Game. Georgia in the Chicken Bowl. Yea, things are right with the world of football anyway. If Georgia had Johnson they wouldn’t have bumped their butt. Idiot, Why not lament that you didn’t have Reggie Bush while your at it. I thought you had all the top rated recruits that you needed. Why are you going after JUCO’s to fill holes? Pathetic wanna be’s and never are’s.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

December 8, 2006 12:27 AM | Link to this

CUZ, ALTAMAHA, YESTERDAY WAS THE DAY, SO I CAN’T ANSWER THE CALL. THIS GUY, DENNISE, LIKES TO “TAKE WALKS ON THE WILD SIDE”.

By brad

December 8, 2006 12:36 AM | Link to this

No Georgia defensive bask can hold CJ’s jockstrap? Let’s see, isn’t he 5 catches for a total of 27 yards in his last TWO games aginst the Dawgs? It seems that the Georgia defensive backs have Calvin’s number…

We only wish that he played for Georgia to save him the embarassment of having played for Tech.

I think that the Georgia/Florida rivalry is going to heat up in the coming years. We have two great young coaches building their programs into national powerhouses - the makings of some classic battles for the next, what, fifteen - twenty years?

By Murph

December 8, 2006 04:18 AM | Link to this

Observations:

1. Tech fans have no room to talk about anything. Another year, another loss, another implosion by Reggie Ball.

2. Calvin Johnson is gifted. He’s also gone, Tech fans. And if he HAD gone to Georgia (his second choice), he might have actually had a few (no, three) NFL QBs throwing to him (Greene, Shockley, Stafford). Think that might have made a difference in his stats? Reggie owes Calvin about $3 million.

3. “Wanna Be/Never were?” When a down year has at team at 8-4, with a possibility at being 9-4, with four straight top ten finishes, two SEC titles and 61 wins in 6 years (that’s AVERAGING ten wins a year for over half adecade), the above designation clearly is refuted by hard data. You’re living in a state of denial. The “has been/never were” designation is much more applicable to Tech (which, ironically, may end up with a worse record than Georgia at 9-5. Kind of ironic, isn’t it? Tech’s “breakthrough” season could result in no ACC title, no bowl win, three straight losses to end the year and a worse record than the Dawgs during Georgia’s rebuilding season. Hmmmm…).

By austindog

December 8, 2006 06:48 AM | Link to this

If Florida’s playing for the title it most definitely is a down year for Georgia, because when else has Florida won anything? During the Goff/Donnan 90’s and in 2000 & 2006 when Georgia starts freshman QBs. That’s it.

I got money that says Oscar Meyer cries after the title game rout.

By UF

December 8, 2006 07:50 AM | Link to this

“During the Goff/Donnan 90’s and in 2000 & 2006 when Georgia starts freshman QBs. That’s it. “

Let’s see - the Goff/Donnan 90’s and 2000 and 2006 would be 12 of the past 17 years. Yeah, that’s all!

By Dennis

December 8, 2006 07:56 AM | Link to this

Mr. Austin, That is Mr. Meyer to you until you whip him. Bring all your new JUCO,s with you because your five star classes don’t seem to be working. Mr. Austin, it seems that I remember a National Championship in the 90’s that Florida was in and won. Oh yea, several back to back SEC Championships as well. You are never our roadblock but we are always your’s. Even when you win something you still lose to us. I will give you the eighties. By the way, I saw Herscheal the other day and he looked like his Dad. Getting real old. 1980 was a long time ago. Lets see if I can remember that far back, oh yes,Jimmy Carter, another gift to the world from Georgia. Wanna be’s and never ever an are.

By Why all the anger Dennis?

December 8, 2006 08:28 AM | Link to this

Dennis, What’s up bro? Why the anger toward Georgia? I’m glad that an SEC team has made the BCS championship game, it makes the conference as a whole look stronger. Unless you’re just a Tech fan in disguise I’m not understanding the bashing that’s going on here.

By austindog

December 8, 2006 08:38 AM | Link to this

UF and Denise,

How long has Florida been playing football? Over 100 years. The first 85 are conspicuously absent in your “history of winning.” Yes, kudos on winning the 1996 rematch with FSU you backed into, but according to your weeping coach FSU claims half that title. I’d think back to Nebraska in ‘95 for a better idea of what’s going to happen in January.

By SamoanDawg

December 8, 2006 08:39 AM | Link to this

Dennise, I believed gaytors recruited quite a few JUCOs as well. Majority of schools does it when necessary. So what’s the freaking big deal?

I’ll pull for all the SEC teams in the bowl games except for Tennessee.. I hate Tennessee b/c I work with w/some of the most ignorant fans. I hope they lose to Joe Pa, but I don’t see it.

Noticed Tebow and Matthew shared the Freshmen QB of the year honour. I think they’re adding more spice to the arch rivals between the twos. I’m looking forward to it already. But, I like our guy better.

Sic’em Dawgs!

By Dawg Fan1

December 8, 2006 08:45 AM | Link to this

Dennis, why are you on here spouting your anti-Georgia crap? Nobody comes down to your job and slaps the dick out of your mouth. As much as I love the SEC, your the type of fan that has me pulling for OSU.

Ugasucks, That was the most ridiculous thing I have ever read. Your a tool. I bet you are going to dress up like a blue chair for the Gator Bowl, like the rest of your fanbase

By Dennise drinks seminole fluid

December 8, 2006 09:10 AM | Link to this

Denise, Are you UF fans still going to boo Chris Leak now that he has you in the championship game? I can’t wait until next year, when that loser Tebow takes over the offense. Can he throw the ball? Good luck in the upcoming game, but I hear that OSU has a little better offense and defense than South Carolina.

By mark

December 8, 2006 09:46 AM | Link to this

Dennis- it’s Friday dude, head home early and have a beer and let go of the anger! You guys played well and thanks to some other teams choking you got lucky and now have a chance to play for a title. If you beat Ohio St. I wouldn’t be surprised though. You play in the toughest conference in the country and your playing the weakest #1 team we’ve had in a few years. Notre Dame plays all 4 service academies, stanford, n.carolina. They lost the only two tough games they played. One to Michigan, who by the way lost their only tough game of the year to OSU. Michigan was OSU’s toughest game of the year. So in short, I would hope that you would win this game or your not near as good as you think you are.

By marty

December 8, 2006 09:49 AM | Link to this

The gator fanbase is such a treat that Florida’s icon coach quit his job there and ended up at another SEC East school, WHILE the job at Florida was open for him! He left the gators for the money and while he was away got a better perspective of what the Florida football program really is, let’s call it “glamour redneck.” A guy in a double wide who wins the lottery.

By tdawg

December 8, 2006 09:56 AM | Link to this

Did you see the ACC championship. There were more people on the field then in the stands. What sorry fans. Calvin Johnson has never done anything vs GA. I look forward to this game vs VT. Should be a good one.

By Timberdawg

December 8, 2006 10:23 AM | Link to this

Dennis, those jean shorts you’re wearing must be too tight. I think they are restricting the blood flow to your brain.

By Brooks

December 8, 2006 10:24 AM | Link to this

vadawg, what do you mean by kto#3?

By ckj

December 8, 2006 10:25 AM | Link to this

UF players are wearing a patch on their uniforms commemorating 100 yrs of football. Based upon their relentless comments about beating UGA over the past 16 years, it appears to me the patch should celebrate 16 years of UF football, since 1990 is really when football was born in Gainesville. Welcome to the league, Gators!! Maybe one day you will have as many league titles as UGA. Hang in there, you have quite a ways to go.

By Brooks

December 8, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

ckj, Amen on that. Florida football didn’t exist until 1990. 0 SEC titles. Yeah we have struggled against them for quite a while. It won’t last forever. Florida hangs their hat on beating us. If you look at what else they have done lately. Yeah they are playing in the NC- which they shouldn’t be- but what else have they done since 2000? Florida football before 1990 mediocre. I wonder how much the fan base has increased over the past decade. Before 90 you didn’t see them anywhere. GO DAWGS

By GREG

December 8, 2006 11:11 AM | Link to this

I WILL BLOW SH$$ ALL OVER THE HOKIES!!!!!!

By Ryan

December 8, 2006 11:13 AM | Link to this

Bill, Great post…as usual Hope the Dawgs send VT back to Blacksburg ticked off.

By goldendawg84

December 8, 2006 11:25 AM | Link to this

Dennis,

Kind of funny that you claim we live in the past and then you start telling us how great UF was in the 90’s. It’s all ancient history - let it go.

As far as the current decade goes, UGA fans have had more to cheer about than UF fans have.

Thanks for your classy comments though. Nice to see you’ve crawled out from under your rock after your first big year of the last 6.

We’ve always recognized that coming in the back door is something all you Gators are good at, now it’s time for you to look to the future and win your big game.

By William K

December 8, 2006 11:26 AM | Link to this

Gosh I feel sorry for the Gator Bowl… To be stuck with an average GT team who’s fans won’t be 10,000 strong. What an embarrassment to the game.

By GREG

December 8, 2006 11:28 AM | Link to this

I STARTED EATING BEANS YESTERDAY!!!!!!

By drdawg

December 8, 2006 12:13 PM | Link to this

Absolutely nothing matters until we beat Florida. Enough said.

By GREG

December 8, 2006 12:16 PM | Link to this

I’M STARTING TO FART!!!!!!!

By Va Dawg

December 8, 2006 12:32 PM | Link to this

Brooks,

KTO#3 is for the Kappa Tau Omega fraternity at Young Harris College where I graduated in 1988.

Va Dawg.

Va is simply the fact that I am a transplanted Georgia Boy (St. Simons Island) living in Virginia.

By DawgByte

December 8, 2006 12:34 PM | Link to this

I will NOT be cheering for UF in the title game regardless of what conference they’re representing. Any fan base who consistently wears jean shorts and sports mullets to home games has an ingrown Parictal lobe.

Regarding the future games between UGA and UF - as a Dawg fan I like our chances… ALOT! Why? Florida will struggle next year. They’re losing a lot of experience and talent on defense and Tim Tebow will have to step out from Leak’s shadow and put the Gaytors on his back. Tebow is the most one dimensional QB of the ‘06 triumvirate. Stafford on the other hand will have a full year of experience behind him, plus Sean Bailey, Israel Troup, DeNerris Ward and Knoshon to rip huge gains on the ground.

By UGA'95

December 8, 2006 12:46 PM | Link to this

Any team that loses to Vandy and Kentucky in the same year doesn’t even deserve a bowl muchless being ranked in the top 25. Even if we beat Va Tech we better not get ranked in the top 25. We lost to Vandy AND Kentucky. What a nightmare season. How can a team that loses by only a touch down after FIVE friggin’ TO’s to a team playing for the National Championship (FLA)also be the same team that loses to the doormat of the SEC (VANDY) and the armpit of the SEC (Kentucky)? Oh yea, it’s my beloved Bulldogs. Make you feel great one week and absolutly disgracefull the next. Beating LSU last year was AWESOME! Losing to Vandy AND Kentucky this year negated all those good feelings.

By UGA'95

December 8, 2006 12:50 PM | Link to this

I thought his name was Na Derris Ward…. the TE from CA…. right?

By 82DAWG

December 8, 2006 01:26 PM | Link to this

UGA’95, you are either a poser or consumed with negative energy. Assuming you are the latter, we were in a rebuilding year and started to click in game 10. Can’t go 11-1 every year. We had great young talent this year and average (overall) upper class talent. When the younger talent started to mesh, the swing in fortunes was great. We go into next year on the upswing.

By DawgByte

December 8, 2006 02:26 PM | Link to this

UGA’95 I think you’re right on the spelling of the TE’s name. Sorry I can’t keep up with these unusual names and their spelling conventions.

I do disagree with your perspectiveo n this season. Losing to Vandy and Kentucky is not welcomed in Athens, however 6IAR-B against Tech and beating a top 5 team away makes up for those two losses in my world. Remember, this was a rebuilding year. We started a 18 year old freshman and the defense decided to go on Holiday in mid-season. Look at the bright side, we’re playing another highly ranked opponent, which provides Stafford with additional experience in preparation for ‘07. Trust me… in ‘07, we won’t lose to Vandy, Kentucky or Florida!

By UGA'95

December 8, 2006 02:38 PM | Link to this

I hear ya 82Dawg. Loud-n-clear. In fact, i completly agree with you but i refuse to make excuses year in and year out. No matter what excuse anyone tries to pan out to me this year, i refuse to beleive that there is one out there that can justify losing to BOTH Kentucky AND Vandy in the same season. When one school consitantly ranks in the top 5 of new talent year in and year out and another is consitantly the 50-75 best the team with top 5 talent should win every single time. No excuses. Just because i refuse to be the usaual UGA appologist doesn’t mean that i have “negative energy.” I’m a realist. We lost TWO games that we shouldn’t have. PERIOD! No excuses. My blood still runs red and black but just because we ended our season the way we should have will not make me forget losing to Kentucky in the manner we lost…. UGH! watchin’ one of the worst teams in the SEC run the ball on 11 plays for 70 yards for the game winning drive with less the 5 mins on the clock…. just the thought makes me quesy all over again. Excuse me while i go puke.

By UGA'95

December 8, 2006 02:42 PM | Link to this

Besides, who says we can’t go 11-1 every year? As long as you play 12 games, last i checked, you could win 11 of ‘em…. every year you play 12 of ‘em. Isn’t that right? I think so. If you play 12 you can win 11. Yea, that’s right.

By SunDawg

December 8, 2006 03:15 PM | Link to this

UGA’95, I blame this season on the ripple effect caused by the changes in tailgating. There are certain, sacred beliefs that should not tampered with including life, liberty and the pursuit of a primo tailgating spot early on game day. Damn Michael Adams.

DO DAWGS

By Squire

December 8, 2006 03:23 PM | Link to this

Think VaTech should only be a few points favored, huh? They will have their full offensive line in tact and their all conference running back playing in the bowl game, neither not so for the last few games. And you think WestVa looked fast last year? VaTech defense makes the Mountaineers look like they are in slow motion. If Tech just has an average offensive performance, it will more than justify the difference in the BCS standings.

By Big Dawg

December 8, 2006 03:24 PM | Link to this

To all those posting and worrying about Georgia’s OL next year. They are going to be fine with Chester Adams, Seth Watts and Fernando Velasco who got lots of experience this year and will be anchoring the line. As for those redshirt freshmen Chris Davis, Josh Davis and Kevin Perez I have been told that Josh Davis is being compared to Michael “Moonpie” Wilson and that the three of them were pushing hard for playing time this year and the coaches were really tempted to remove the shirts but decided it was better to have them for four full years. As for Justin Anderson and Ben Harden at Hargrave it is my understanding that Anderson passed the ACT and would be entering GA this spring. I also understand that Anderson is that special player that would have played and made an impact this past year. I am also told that Harden has impressed the coaches with the way he has progressed and the coaches (GA’s) believe he will be able to come in and play right away as well.

As for those three JUCO OL’s- Vince Vance, Joe Blaes and Scott Haverkamp I am told they are all expected to contribute as well. There is going to be a lot of competition for those five starting OL positions and the coaches are planning to redshirt all their incoming 2007 OL signees.

Go Dawgs

By UGA'95

December 8, 2006 03:37 PM | Link to this

SunDawg….Best excuse for losing to Vandy and Kentucky i have heard all year but,…… still doesnt justify thoses losses. Even if we beat an underachieving Va Tech (which i don’t think we will) we still shouldn’t be ranked in the top 25. There should be a rule passed within the SEC conference that states any team that loses to BOTH Vandy and Kentucky should be banned from representing the SEC in any bowl and not permitted to be nationally ranked in any poll.

By SunDawg

December 8, 2006 03:39 PM | Link to this

Sorry, that was Go Dawgs (dexterity was the second thing I lost to age).

By DawgByte

December 8, 2006 03:43 PM | Link to this

UGA’95, you need to cool your boys on a bag of frozen peas.

Let me explain something to you. It’s one thing to expect 11-1 every year (dilusional) and delivering on that expectation. Look at Texas and USC this year… now look at programs Tenn., Miami, Oklahoma, Florida St., Alabama and even ND. These are all top 10 programs who have recently had either an off season or multiple sub-par seasons. When you factor in player suspensions, injuries, luck, recruiting and other issues it’s impossible to maintain a top 5 ranking indefinetly. There will be periods when a team has to rebuild for a variety of reasons and will have a down season. The fact UGA has sustained the success it has in this decade is remarkable.

By Big Dawg

December 8, 2006 03:56 PM | Link to this

TO: Squire

Think VaTech should only be a few points favored, huh? They will have their full offensive line in tact and their all conference running back playing in the bowl game, neither not so for the last few games. And you think WestVa looked fast last year? VaTech defense makes the Mountaineers look like they are in slow motion. If Tech just has an average offensive performance, it will more than justify the difference in the BCS standings.

Squire as for your comments you are entitled to your opinion but VT will lose to the Dawgs. The primary reason is we won’t be underestimating the Hokies the way we underestimated WV last year. Second we are a better team and have finally gelled and started playing the way we are capable. This will be a close game because both teams have very good defenses but the Dawgs have the overall edge in talent.

Go Dawgs

By True Dawg

December 8, 2006 04:02 PM | Link to this

GT…been there done that.

We now need to focus on VT. I hope CMR is taking advantage of every second of the off time. We need to practice, practice, practice. This is a great time to welcome our new players and get them in the routine.

Goooo Dawgs….Sic Em!!!!!

By 004006

December 8, 2006 04:08 PM | Link to this

WOW, all of you are so original with “Dawg” in your name! And you bark at the end of your posts! How intelligent and unique! Jeez, get a life. VT will hand your asses to you on a silver platter. Personally, I’ll enjoy the public humiliation of a team 60 miles away from their hometown.

By austindog

December 8, 2006 04:08 PM | Link to this

UGA95, if we’d lost to Vandy and KY after beating Auburn and GT I’d be a lot more concerned. This team got it together along the way.

Compared to GT, which fell apart.

By GREG

December 8, 2006 04:11 PM | Link to this

STARTING TO SMELL REALLY BAD!!!!THE HOKIES WILL PAY!!!

By gdawginkalamazoo

December 8, 2006 04:15 PM | Link to this

UGA’95, you are correct on the no excuses to lose to Vandy and KY in the same year. Last time it happened was 1973. Of course you can look at the great USC too this year, they lost to Oregon State and UCLA (when the title game was on the line). I think both those teams have worse records than KY. Last year Michigan was 7-5. We knew this year was going to be rough and while I am extremely disappointed with those two loses I still can’t help but smile at Tuberville’s smirk being removed and Auburn’s BCS bowl bid going bye-bye. Also shutting up all those Techies who thought they had the team this year to route the dawgs. Now we may end up with as many wins (all though not bulldog standards) as those honeybees. A better bowl game in both payout and location. So yeah while I was disappointed my dawgs came through on the final two games. THEY DID NOT GIVE UP OR QUIT. People compared us to UT’s year last year? No comparison, those kids came back and played their hearts out. Now only if they can realize that they NEED the bowl victory to set the tone for next couple of years all will be fine for me this season because we have leaders on the team that will be back next year.

By dawgdawgdawgdawgdawg

December 8, 2006 04:21 PM | Link to this

I’m a little doggie, short and stout. Usually the visiting team leaves with a rout. When I get humiliated, hear me shout. ‘Cause we are the worst team without a doubt.

By True Dawg

December 8, 2006 04:23 PM | Link to this

Wow “004006” what a great name. Is 007 your hero. Mabey you should end your posts with: “Bond, James Bond”

Goooo Dawgs….Sic Em!!!!!

By par 5

December 8, 2006 04:25 PM | Link to this

Brooks—We Gator fans don’t hang our hats on beating UGA—we take it for granted. LOL

By 004006

December 8, 2006 04:28 PM | Link to this

Hey True Dawg, maybe you should end your questions with a question mark.

By Bibble

December 8, 2006 04:46 PM | Link to this

Gators are like Democrats. They’re miserable even when they win, hence their presence on an opposing team’s board. Frustrating losses in Jax aside, it’s still great to be a Gator hater. Because win or lose, they will always be Gators and we will be still be DAWGS. In the unlikely event Florida wins the next 10 consecutive Ga-Fla games, they can post here and brag about EVENING the series.

By wild thing

December 8, 2006 06:14 PM | Link to this

remember VPI lost to the NORTH AVENUE TRADE SCHOOL!!!!…now they play the state champs!!!!!!!!!!!

By SOS

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

Let’s face it…UGAY’s season would have been a complete debacle had they not beaten Auburn. Otherwise, UGAY is lucky to be going bowling at all. Losses to Kentucky, Vandy (at homecoming), FLA (again) and near losses to a 3-win Colorado team, SEC bottom feeders Ole Miss and Miss State, along with a razor thin victory over a fading Tech team and what you have is a season that teetered on the brink of doomsday. Now JUCO players must be counted on to rescue UGAY from a repeat performance in ‘08, along with a QB that threw twice as many INTs as TDs. Better get used to 8-4, mutt fans…

By Gen Neyland

December 9, 2006 11:52 PM | Link to this

Buck n NW**

Hang tough and get better. The Bulldawg faithful and Stafford’s Mom need your insight next year…

2007 in the East shapes up interesting. UGA will be a force. On this, I have no doubt. Tennessee, if Meachem returns, will be also. With Coker and a good passing attack, we stand a good chance of being in GA Dome in DEC…Scary part is KY and the other bottom feeders rising through evolution, we mid packers to the top need to elevate our game to overcome them. Will be an interesting 2007…Go Vols

By austindog

December 10, 2006 11:59 AM | Link to this

SOS,

Loved the post. The incoherent ravings of a hater. “Near losses” and “would have been IF.”

And now Georgia needs to be rescued by recruits (“ha ha, you have to replace your senior class”) to save us from our all freshman SEC quarterback.

Georgia’s gonna roll next year. You know this.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

December 10, 2006 04:10 PM | Link to this

THANKS, GEN NEYLAND, I WILL. SOS YOU ARE IN FOR A SUPPRISE IF YOU HANG YOUR HAT ON THE NUMBER OF STAFFORDS INT’S. THIS IS ONE OF THOSE TIMES WHEN TRUE NUMBERS ARE MIS-LEADING. I’M NOT BACK UP TO SPEED YET BUT I’LL GIVE YOU AND EXAMPLE. THE KY; GAME, STAFFORDS LAST. INT. HE TOOK THE TEAN ON A LONG DRIVE AND SCORED A TD. MISSED XTRA PY., 20-17 DAWG AND DOWN TO ONLY A FEW MINUTES LEFT. ALL THE “D” HAD TO DO WAS HOLD THEM FOR A 1ST. DN. OR AND WE WIN. DEFENSE FOLDED AN LET THE “CATS” GO ON A 60 YD(GIVE OR TAKE A COUPLE) SUSTAINED DRIVE TO SCORE A TD. NOW, STAFFORD HAS TO MARCH THE TEAM ABOUT 75 YDS. AND A TD BECAUSE WE MISSED THE XTRA PT. HE THREW AN INT. THAT WAS A BIG MISTAKE BUT IT WAS AN AGRESSIVE ONE TRYING TO OVER COME A BAD POSITION THE DEFENSE PUT HIM IN. SO, IT COUNTS AS AN INT. AS IT SHOULD, BUT IT WASN’T A MISTAKE THAT GAVE KY. ANY POINTS. I READ IN THE AJC.COM, THAT ONE OF HIS INTS. GAVE THE OTHER TEAM A TD. I LAUGHTED BECAUSE THE OTHER TEAM HAD TO MARCH 60 TO SCORE. I’M KINDA OF TIRED SO IT’S TIME TO GO BUT THINK ABOUT THIS; THE SC GAME. HE THREW 3 PICS IN THAT GAME BUT WE WON 18-0. WE’LL TALK ABOUT THE PICS LATER.

By Sautee Dawg

December 10, 2006 09:10 PM | Link to this

To Buck Cochran in the NWEST

You hit the nail on the head about stats being misleading, a lot of people are paying too much attention to his INT numbers and are not keeping up with the passes that were droppped. I went to 9 games this year and believe me some of those dropped passes were TD’S, some were 1st downs that changed the course of several of our ballgames. 28 dropped passes are hard to overcome. Stafford is a man among boys when it comes to passing the football, and will only get better, the people that can’t see this are the people that don’t want to. By the way Don’t know what your medical problems are, hope you get well soon!!!

By SamoanDawg

December 11, 2006 12:42 AM | Link to this

SOS.. you’re one of those sore losers, aren’t ya? I don’t really see what’s the big freaking deal with us recruiting JUCOs. What’s your prob brah? Damn! Everybody else does it. Don’t hate.. particpate! Yeah, we had a rough season, but our kids did NOT QUIT!

Yes, the Dawgs will be in the hunt for the SEC title again next season. VaTech will be a tough game though. But, I expect us to come ready to fight.

Mele Le Kalikimaka Dawgs!..

Aloha!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

December 11, 2006 02:53 AM | Link to this

sautee dawg, just a minor surgery, will be up to speed soon. SAMOAN DAWG; TRADITION IS THE PROBLEM. IT’S JUST NOT THE THING TO DO. MR SAID THAT HE LIKES TO HAVE A GUY FOR 4YRS. TEACH’UM HIS WAY. I’M WITH YOU, IT AIN’T TO SMART TO IGNORE JUCO PLAYERS. OUT HERE A TON OF SCHOOLS USE JUCO PLAYERS TO FILL NEEDS, LIKE MR HAS FINALLY STARTED DOING THIS YR. IT’S A SMART COACH THAT KEEPS A LINE OFPEN TO THE JC’S AROUND THE COUNTRY.

By Big A

December 11, 2006 11:44 AM | Link to this

Hey ugasucks you’re a @#@#@#@ idiot!!!! This was your best shot at UGA. Looks like it will be at least 3 mores wins against a pitiful Tech team!

By ternor

December 11, 2006 01:09 PM | Link to this

UGAsucks wrote “also, UGA DBs can’t hold Calvin Johnson’s jockstrap”. Maybe not, that is as long as you won’t take your mouth off of it.

By I-DOG

December 11, 2006 07:38 PM | Link to this

dawgdawgdawgetc…

There are Georgia Bashers who make interesting and even witty comments on this board… and you are not one of them.

That was the most childish meaningless post I have ever read. IF UGA had gotten routed in the Richt era (which is now almost six years old) at home or elsewhere, then it might have at least been releveant.

Which games was UGA routed in? UGA either WON or was IN every game going into the very last drive of the game in every game in the Richt era except for two: 1.)SECCG against national title winner LSU we lost by two scores. 2.) UT this year, in a game that we were winning 24-7 at one point.

I know of few other big time programs that are never blown out on the rare occasion that they do lose. Not Notre Dame, not Miami, not Florida, not TN, not OK, not Nebraska, not Penn State, not Ohio State.

The only teams that compare snce 2000 are USC, Texas, and Michigan

For comedy to work it has to be based on reality and your attempt just fell flat because it wasn’t.

Now… something about losing to Florida alot. That just might work.

By SamoanDawg

December 11, 2006 08:43 PM | Link to this

Buck.. yeah, I know. MR rather stick with the 4 year guys, but he recognized that we needed depths on both side of the line. I’m glad he’s doing it. Maybe that’ll give some more competitions for the young bucks or dawgs rather. And I really like what I’m seeing so far on O-line out of JUCO. Lets hope these big guys can come in hungry and contribute immediately.

Damn man, I missed a good GT game. I was overseas in New Zealand. I heard it was an exciting game. I hope CSS will air it again.

I’m ready to do some hokie pokie…

Mele Le Kalikimaka!!.. sic’em!

By War Eagle

December 11, 2006 09:12 PM | Link to this

Early season 2007, ranking by National Champs.net: #4 LSU, #6Florida #11 Arkansas, #16 Auburn, #22 SC, #23 UGA.I believe Florida will be the team to beat in the SEC, LSU and Ark. will fight for the West with Auburn a real darkhorse, while Florida, SC, and UGA have a war. I like today, Florida and LSU playing in the SEC game.

By austindogoneit

December 11, 2006 09:19 PM | Link to this

austindog get some rest. Next years whipping will be here soon enough. Get a life. I leave for several days, come back, and here you are still mired in a mutual admiration society begging for respect for your pathetic excuse for a winning team. 8-4. Get used to it. Florida rules in Basketball and of course, Football. Even win you win something you still lose to The Gators. Chomp 7 Chomp 14 Chomp 21

By War Eagle

December 11, 2006 09:33 PM | Link to this

Birddawg, I appreciate your canny remarks about me on the post about M.Vick..I did not write that post, sorry, but it was another War Eagle, I..never post any words or that heavy stuff against anybody except BuLldawg.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

December 12, 2006 12:13 AM | Link to this

i really like being pre-season #23. tells me that someone doesn’t realize the changes MR is making are VER,VERYsignificant and this will be a very different dawg team. in ‘07, the spotlight will be directly pointed at nell callaway, the “OL” coach. i’ve wondered in the past is he the coach we need. he’ll have a lot of material to work with and the BIG JOB of putting together a wopking “OL”. all of the parts are there for the dawgs to take it to the house, now the coaches have to put it all together. i’ll bet that everyone of the juco players and their coached have talked about the future for other juco players if they come to athens with the right attitude and do the job. i hope all the rating services rank us low because they’re in for a big OPPS!

By SamoanDawg

December 12, 2006 08:39 AM | Link to this

War Earle.. where’s Tenn ranked at?

I believe one of the SEC teams will represent the NC game again next season. Too many good teams in the conference.

Just wonder how Tebow will fared in the SEC with that offense next season. He’ll be taking a lot pounding. Stafford should vastly improved. If the 9 O-linemen coming in can protect him and open up some running lanes.

Sic’em Dawgs!

By gdawginkalamazoo

December 12, 2006 08:47 AM | Link to this

War Eagle, SC in front of UGA? That is one sick joke man! UT maybe but SC?

By austindog

December 12, 2006 09:49 AM | Link to this

Florida #6? Please. Tim Teabag’s little Grammatica enthusiasm won’t get him very far without Leak carrying the load. Meyer doesn’t even have to sign his coach’s poll ballot anymore, they just recognize the tear soaked sheet and count is as a vote for the gators.

By T3forHeisman

December 12, 2006 10:23 AM | Link to this

I don’t know about 2007, but somebody thinks that they know a lot about this season. Apparently, someone’s written a book about this season. Anybody know anything about it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=020&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=300059410561&rd=1&rd=1

By Brooks

December 12, 2006 10:30 AM | Link to this

VaDawg, I thought KTO #3 was what you were talking about. I was a KTO at Young Harris. GO DAWGS

By Brooks

December 12, 2006 10:34 AM | Link to this

par5, You didn’t respond about Florida’s ten years of football tradition. As far beating Georgia. It won’t last forever. Good luck in your NC loss. GO DAWGS

By davedawg

December 12, 2006 10:35 AM | Link to this

I think Tenn will be the team to beat in the East next year. UF loses too many seniors (21) and has only (13) juniors coming in while Tenn loses 16 and gains 22. Seniors bring depth, focus, and leadership. Also Ainge comes in for his senior year while Tebow will have his sophomore slump (too one dimensional). Dawgs of course have a say, but UF will not win the East.

Samoan Dawg if you have CSS you can watch the Dawg/Nerd game on ON Demand. They have the entire game with out commercials, plus you can fast forward in between plays. They also have a few other games.

By TheMan

December 12, 2006 12:16 PM | Link to this

Again, UGA has a banner year in recruiting. Why can’t we have a banner year on the field every year to match our recruiting? It bothers me that we always get the cream of the crop of high school players, but we can never beat Florida, and we don’t win the division regularly.

What are our coaches doing with all of this talent? Why can’t they develop the talent to produce on the field?

By GA4Ever

December 12, 2006 12:19 PM | Link to this

Something that gets under my skin is how we are ranked high in the preseason most every year only to see us fall in the rankings as the season progresses. WTF is going on? To win a national championship, we need to move up in the rankings, but we are always heading in the other direction!

By AltamahaDawg

December 12, 2006 01:56 PM | Link to this

TheMan, come back when you follow college football more than one year.

By AltamahaDawg

December 12, 2006 01:58 PM | Link to this

GA4ever, same advice, try following the program more than one year before commenting on it. At least the man’s was blatently opinionated, yours is simply in accurate.

By JamesD

December 12, 2006 02:09 PM | Link to this

GA4ever, Why don’t you do a little research and prove what you just said. 1000 you can’t in fact it is quite the opposite.

By War Eagle

December 12, 2006 02:37 PM | Link to this

Tenn. was #14, sorry missed the type.The Man, stresses something is kinda bothersome to me and several of my UGA buddies.CMR has done a very good job coaching the dawgs since 2001. He has a W-L lost record at the top, recruiting has been top 5 in the country year-in-year out.He is one nice guy who players, coaches, Administration respect so much. The other top recruiting classes have won National Championships, LSU, Southern Cal,Texas and Florida or Ohio State this year. They all lose talent every year as does UGA, but it seems that something missing for UGA not come close on consistant years to be in the midddle of the NC race. As The Man said it seems always a defeat or questionable loss that stands in the way. Auburn come close as it will get in several years unless we get a season with all the advantages, with injuries, home field etc., which I find down the road for Auburn. I am not being critical, althmamhadawg mention, looking at one season, I agree to a certain degree, but not totally. Just like to hear some other opinions. Remember I am NOT being CRITICAL, just a feelings from the Dawgs, like disappointed, its around the corner, need more time, JUCO players make a difference??

By gdawginkalamazoo

December 12, 2006 04:21 PM | Link to this

War Eagle, just around the corner. I won’t complain at all considering the late 80’ and most of the 90’s.

The titles for LSU, USC and Texas that was their what number title in how many years? Other than Ohio State you don’t see “powerhouses” anymore without a rough spot here and there. Take USC 1 title for all of their recent success and this year blowing it against UCLA and ORegon State. And they ARE the most talented team in the country for the past 5 years.

Sure we have our roadblock (UF) that needs to be dismantled and it gets tougher every year and just playing them close is not good enough. I do think the JUCO players will make a difference and maybe that is something that Richt should have considered all along just like every other prgram in the country. We get noticed for it because we have tried to avoid it. Use to do it for many years then quit when Richt stepped in. The JUCO’s so far look to be mainly on the OL. We are going to be in good shape. Better attitude on the team this year and NO QUITERS.

By I-DOG

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

GA4Ever:

Altamaha is right.

How can you be sick of UGA finishing lower than their preseason ranking under Richt when it almost NEVER happens?

01 Dawgs finished about where predicted pre-season 02 Dawgs finish #3. One could argue that this was actually finishing below expectations since a few polls had the Dawgs #1 and others had them as low as #5 03 Dawgs finish in top 10, which is higher than ranked pre-season 04 Dawgs finish in the top 10, which is higher than they were ranked pre-season 05 Dawgs finish in the top 10, which is higher than they were ranked pre-season 06 TBD, if the Dawgs lose to Va Tech, they finish LOWER than their pre-season ranking… but if they win, it could be close. Ranking was about 15 pre-season.

So, in ONE year we finished below preseason expectations out of six? And your sick of that? Florida has finished below their pre-season ranking in five of the past six years by comparison.

By gdawginkalamazoo

December 12, 2006 04:30 PM | Link to this

PS War Eagle, I get tired of ours and other people complaining about us wanting to win the SEC championship every year and not focusing on the NC. IMO you have to have that in hand before you go to the big dance and about the only way to win that is try and win every game along the way. Why wasn’t Michigan considered for the rematch? Because they weren’t even a conference champion.

By I-DOG

December 12, 2006 04:42 PM | Link to this

The Man:

You must be talking to GA4Ever: The talent and results on the field have matched our recruiting every year other than this year.

01 Richts first year (finish out of top 10) 02 Finish #3 03 Finish in top 10 04 Finish in top 10 05 Finish in top 10 06 rebuilding year at 9-4 (I hope)

Could UGA squeeze another win each year, maybe… Yes, we recruit top 10 and sometimes top 5 talent each year. That is a good thing.

We also play against teams every year that recruit top 5, top 10, and top, 20 talent each year just like we do in Florida, TN, and Auburn. We have done well against TN. Auburn has always been an evenly matched series. We may outrecruit Auburn by 5 spots or so a year, but recruiting isn’t an exact science.

What if Battle didn’t have a concussion on 4th and 18 against Auburn in 05? UGA would be going for three in a row. Should we recruit players with harder heads?

Florida, richt is only 1-5, the worst statistic in his program. All the games are incredibly close. Shockley missed one game in 05 (of course it came against the gators) and Ricth still had us in the game with an inexperienced overmatched QB.

Sometimes we have to play LSU who we are what… 2-2 against. They have recruited as well as anyone in the country and we crushed them twice, lost a very close game in their house (they eventually one national title that year) and they beat us soundly later that same year in the SECCG.

You say that we don’t win the division regularly. Actually we win it exactly half the time (3 out of 6).

There is no other SEC team that has been to the championship game more than the Dawgs during the Richt Era and no other team that has won more SEC titles during the Richt era.

Your perceptions are based on incorrect info.

By ameliaislandmike

December 12, 2006 04:55 PM | Link to this

Hey techies and others questioning Richt and the program. It takes a lot- and a little luck to make the national championship game. Ask Fla about the three missed kicks by South Carolinas kicker that helped them. With the bcs (bull sh## s) system just because you win the sec doesnt mean your in. These techsters are so bitter they sit around and belittle Ga about their losses instead of analizing their own losses. You GT have problems. Gayly is like Goff was - over his head. Look at some of your own rediculous losses over the years. How well do you think Tech would do against Fla every year. I still remember when we beat Fla like 8 out of ten. We will be the spoiler again against them. They lose a lot this year but only time will tell. WE chose to redshirt a lot of players this year- that will be interesting. Im from Fla and cant wait for everyone to see Tony Wilson-track champ at receiver. Caleb-show these techies what you are made of. Stafford will throw all summer with no QB controversy now that the legacy has graduated. Joe T was good for the program but lets face he no Stafford. Dont forget Reshad Jones was the no# 1 safety in America. Techies—bash our recruiting classes and harp on what we havent done with them in the past, but woulndnt you like to have four or five ten win seasons in as many years or just hang around in mediocracy in a conference whose major players (FSU, Miami, Clemson, VT, cant even make it to the title game. But Techies as usual you ran your mouths and beat your wings(off) and claimed that Ga would get killed by Auburn ,then take that whippin from tech, then tech could proceed against those Deamo deacs. Well congrats to the deacs -they spoiled your shot at an acc title and I dont see Tech going back to the title game any time soon. But keep on bloggin and complaining about Ga and their fans and we will just keep kicking your a* some more . The only thing more fun than that game is hearing you whine on the internet. Didnt tech and some middle easterners invent the internet anyway?? out

By Buck Cochran in the NW

December 12, 2006 06:31 PM | Link to this

ever since MR took over the porgram i’ve been happy to see us wun what we have. but each yr. i’ve not had a deep sense of confidence as to what could be expected. it’s my belief that coaching has been a major problem that MR is now correcting. i’ve disagreed with some of the decsions made but backed MR all the way. now, after 6yrs., MR has put the interest of the team 1st and will be the “HC” we need and his talent as a “HC” will really shine! i’ve never felt as confident about an up coming season as i feel about ‘07. the spot light will shine directly on the face of nell callaway. i havn’t had much faith in his coaching abillity but my comfort level has shot way up knowing that MR won’t be worring about what play needs to be called an can focus on the play of the “OL”. MR has put the DAWGS in a position to be a power house in the entire SEC, not just the East division. remember, our qb coach/ play caller was the only qb to beat the reptiles in the 90’s and our qb has proven that big games don’t bother him at all

By SamoanDawg

December 12, 2006 07:24 PM | Link to this

Thanks DaveDawg, I’ll have to check the ON DEMAND out. You’ve made my day!

I think JUCOs will help us out. I’m glad Richt decided to go in that direction. They will definitely give some competitions for the younger Dawgs.

Of all the top recruiting classes we had, O-line positions was probably the weakest. Of course a lot of them didn’t pan out because some transfers and mostly lost few good ones to career injuries. It’s why we’re so thin right now on depth chart.

If we beat VaTech soundly, we should climb back up to at least #16.

Sic’em Dawgs!

By War Eagle

December 12, 2006 08:29 PM | Link to this

Very good comments, all have their merits, hope Auburn and UGA can get better each year and advance to bigger things than the SEC title, although that is the goal of all SEC teams, NC the the ultimate. What is your reacation to these figures? National>>Won- Lost last three years.1. SC 35-3 2. TEXAS 33-4, 3. AUBURN 32-6 4. OKLAHOMA 31-7.>> SEC- 1. Auburn 32-6 2.LSU 30-7 3.Florida-UGA tie-28-9 5. Tenn. 24-12.

By 6 years in a row

December 12, 2006 09:13 PM | Link to this

By change your culture tech

December 12, 2006 08:40 PM | Link to this

Amanda, South Carolina fans would sell out the Gator Bowl in 30- 45 mins you can beat your bottom dolla. You guys have and hard time selling out your 44K at BD…..and why do they put yall on TV some much this year?

Listen Tech fans I have lost all respect for you but, UGA fans, they know whats coming. GAMECOCKS GAMECOCKS not just next year in Athens, but year after year. We will hang 50 at Sanford next year!

Actual post from a (Game)C** fan. The day they come to Athens and hang 50 on the board is the day I hang myself.

By AltamahaDawg

December 12, 2006 11:35 PM | Link to this

Buck, You may not have meant it that way, but it sort of sounded like when you said CMR finally put the best interest of the program first and stated allowing CMB to call some of the plays, that somehow he wasnt putting the program’s best interest first before that.

Also it seem to me that Callaway and Bobo and CMR, and others, all participate in the game plan. I doubt thats going to change. So I wouldnt think that he is now somehow going to have all this free time on his hands to look at things he was neglecting before, like the O-line. (I doubt he was before) It seems like he is just handing over the actual mechanics of who is sending in the set of mostly predetermined play formations. Although I imagine that does free up his attention a bit during the actual game, I’m not sure exactly what input you think CMR is going to have on the O-line, actually during the game(because he isnt calling plays) trumping the efforts and decisions of Callaway. I’m sure I just missed your point there.

By War Eagle

December 13, 2006 01:14 PM | Link to this

Interesting story out of Arkansas. Last Thursday Mustain, QB, Ben Cleveland, WR and Damion Williams, WR plus their PARENTS went to Coach Broyles(AD) office together and ask what direction Ark. football progam is going. All three played on Springfield HS team, where their high school coach was hired by Coach Nutt last December AS OC. Mustain held back on recruiting, Williams and Cleveland change committment from Florida to Ark. after the hire. Now, they want to know if the offense will be pass oriented as they were recruited or who is in charge of playing calling? No answer within, but it looks like a CANCER IS GROWING UNLESS THEY GET CHEMO SOON.Why not go to Nutt?, No comment from Coach Nutt.

By SamoanDawg

December 13, 2006 10:56 PM | Link to this

War Eagle.. sounds like a bunch of high school spoiled cry babies. Nutt/his OC might want to get their O-lines to guard them.

Nothing surprises me anymore at this day n’ age…

By Buck Cochran in the NW

December 14, 2006 01:38 AM | Link to this

Altahama, you didn’t miss anything. When I said putting the team 1st, I meant it. reason? he realized that the program had grown to the point where, for the good of the team, he had to focus on the total picture. According to MR he did that in the Tech game. I know about each coach has certain responsibilities but now he’s freed up to over see everthing. along with the adding the JUCO players, MR has already made two HUGH changes. Unless MR has just stopped critizing his coaches completely, he will watch Callaway work product with more interest than usual because he has the talent he need’s on the “OL” now he has to coach’um up. I posted during the season that anyone who thought he would make coaching changes during the season were crazy. Now, I think there’s one more on the way.

By AltamahaDawg

December 14, 2006 08:57 AM | Link to this

My point was putting the team first is not some new revalation to him. What I am reading you say is “its about time”. Just for the point of conversation, how has a program “grown”? There are the same amount of players coaches , responsibilities, demands, expectations, as there was 5 yrs ago. He made the chance to let Bobo send in the charted plays becasue he had come to trust him after working with him and teaching him for 6 yrs. To have let him to it any sooner (than he knew BoBo was ready) would have been irresponsible despite the rumbling from the stands yeas ago. If he had felt that 3 yeras a go he would have, if it was another 3 yrs from now till he was, thats when it would have happened. He just didnt this year before the last regular game of the season decide to finally put the interest of the program first (ahead of who’s?). And I have said before, everyone is making WAY too big of a deal about who actually calls in the plays on game day. All that stuff, the line, the team, the program, is dealt with and decided LONG before the play come down from the pressbox. Its not like CMR’s time is so focused on calling plays (during the game) that way back in the spring, all thru summer, early camp and all week at practise, he simply can’t pay attention to the progress of the line, and decide if Callaway does a good job or not. Because for one hour, he is not going to have to look at a chart, which is the only change that really means.

As far as the JUCO players, you seem to herald that as some great growth initiative of the coach and his program. Huge change! frankly i am not sure it was even a story till carter decided to call it a “policy” broken, which is rediculous. Thats nothing more than a byproduct of an oddity in numbers. We also had a few “extra” scholarships for midyear guys counting to last years total. Trust me, NO WAY does he give scholarships to anyone with only 2 yrs remaining to use it, if he absolutely doesnt have to , and as soon as the number even out, we won’t do that any more. Why would anyone do that, if they have true freshman to build into the program? That not just stubborn or short sided, it’s a given. Can anyone name a top program who is heavily recruiting JUCO player as a “policy”? I bet if you polled every SEC coach they would say exactly the same thing CMR said, that has now become the basis you claim he has flipped on, “we’d rather not”. The fact that another school might have in the past recruited JUCO, just means they hit a snag in a certain position. Not we finally woke up. We never needed them.

BTW, hope the hand is better.

By AltamahaDawg

December 14, 2006 09:04 AM | Link to this

Buck , if you really want to run with the concept of growth how about the story about not being in condition last year’ bowl and making sure that doesnt happen this year. Now thats good stuff.

BTW, not sure you said that last part , or at least I dint read it right, you did or didn’t think somebody was crazy to say there was coaching changes afoot? And whats the next one?

By gdawginkalamazoo

December 14, 2006 09:15 AM | Link to this

War Eagle, that’s interesting. Those boys will soon find out that they ain’t in HS or playing peewee anymore. Broyles will show them what big time college football is. What do they think, they will get Nutt fired McFadden benched and their HS coach promoted? Bet a dollar he (HS coach) had something to do with it. If not those boys are dumber than dirt.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

December 14, 2006 12:11 PM | Link to this

Altahama, “putting the team 1st”, I am talking abouy Bobo. He feld the time was right and gaveup the thing he enjoys most and that is calling plays, He’s said that the two years he spent in the box calling players were the happiest time of his career. In a major step forward, he’s given that up. JUCO players? I’d say that’s a major change since he’s not felt the need to recruit one JUCO player during his time as HC. Altahama, what carter or anyone writes doesn’t affect ehat I say. Got into headted discussion with Reptile relative about JUCO’s because Reptiles are after two. Around the country, major programs keep an open line to the juco system for players to fit a need. I think it’s been a mistake not to have made use of some JUCO’s over the past 6 yrs. I guess MR feels the same way. Coaching changes? I’m not going to be supprise if some coaching job descriptions aren’t altered or some type of change made. I posted during that these people who thought that MR would make coaching duribg the season were crazy. Now we’ve had what are IMO, two major changes and I wonder what other tricks MR may have for us. Altahama, calling the plays is of hugh importance during the game. MR doesn’t have a play set for all the situations. Bobo has a list of OPTIONS, not set plays to workfrom and thenhe can change those as he see’s fit. On top of that, Stafford will have his own set of options to audible to. There aren’t many more important jobs, except for the HC, then game day play calling. That’s part of where the term “game day coach” came from. The bowl game last yr? Poor coaqching, starting with preperation and down hill from their.

By AltamahaDawg

December 14, 2006 01:27 PM | Link to this

On JUCO, “Never felt the need before” is the key there, I hope we never feel it again. I’ll take my chances on a rising JR that we KNOW what he can do, over one that we HOPE can contribute. And the later is waaaay behind day one.

Appearantly, we both had doubts as to if coaches (absolutely must) get fired this past year, but I sure would have appreciated you chimming in on that when I was vocal as to that point. It was pretty lonely out here this past year. Could have used the support. “Blind homer” I beleive it was.

BTW, you must have missed the interview with Bobo when he said that entire plan for GT was well documented long before he knew he would be calling it. ( I would hope so since it was a day and a half before kickoff). I do realize he has a bit of flexibility in terms of actual sequence, and then the QB modifies it further, but its basically going to be the same, since the same committee draws it up. Its not like CMR has turned over the entire offensive controls to him. I’m not arguing that freeing himself up during the actual GAME isnt big during the GAME. I’m just saying, I dont think that really changes the way he works and oversees the program the other 8,747 hours of the year (ya like that math?). I see it as much more of a transition, than a huge milestone.

Obviously we just see stuff a little differntly, but thats what keeps the blog going. I tend to see things as just how the ball bounces, while you have a knack for digging up the deep meaningfull side of events. Yours is definetely more colorful, for sure.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

December 14, 2006 01:54 PM | Link to this

Altahama, thanks for the compliment. I posted his to the wrong blog but the finger is foing well. The pain keeps me very much alive. Thr Doctors have added morphine to go with the oxycodone for the pain situation. You’re right, we all have our indidual ways as to how we interpet things. Habits formed from when I was a reporter color the way I see things. That’s one reson I didn’t post anything about Bowden, Eason, et all, because I haven;t had a 2nd opinion. I heard the rumor Thur. night ehrn I got homr from the hospital. When I was sports director of WECA in Tally, a couple of reporters from So. Fla. and myself would sit and talk “off the record” with Coach Bowden. I learned a lot from those Sat. night talks and those conversations plus otheres over the years due tend to shape the way I see things. It’s just MY WAY, others have their way.

By AltamahaDawg

December 14, 2006 02:42 PM | Link to this

That makes a lot of sence. I guess reporting and your current job, is a matter of diggin into the colorful side. I do think there are times when poeple try too hard to color something that is really black and white. I’m prabably jaded a bit by my occupational background too, and if it weren’t painfullly clear by now, its a very facts and figures dependant.

You must be gettnig better, your post arent all caps anymore.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

December 14, 2006 03:20 PM | Link to this

Altahama, an astute observation. I was in so much pain that it took me foreveb to post 3 or 4 lines. Just the right hand caused pain in the left. The morphine has been an imporvement but I’m not out of the woods yet. Just caught the news about Callaway. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

By War Eagle

December 14, 2006 03:30 PM | Link to this

Hey zoo, update on Arkansas trio, Damion Williams(WR) has ask for a transfer and will not particiate in the Capital One Bowl. Greed causes mix thinking …

By War Eagle

December 14, 2006 08:22 PM | Link to this

Pat Sullivan, a friend in Birmingham just named head coach at Samford, told me Neill Callaway is top of the list for the UAB job. “They really like him”. Pat coached at UAB for several years before taking the Samford HC position.

By War Eagle

December 14, 2006 08:27 PM | Link to this

I forgot to mention Jimbo Fisher turn the job down because of money, not enough.

By SamoanDawg

December 14, 2006 10:31 PM | Link to this

So I guess Callaway is heading to Birmingham then? Well, who is replacing him if it does go through?

How about snagging Gibbs from the Falcons?.. or Arkansan’s O-line coach?.. I’m just rambling out some names on top my temple.

Lets see.. who doesn’t have a job right now? Coker, Bunting, Amato, Shula, Bowden.. nah, maybe not.

Lets see.. who else?…. hmmmm? Richt will probably bring somebody in we’ve never heard of… ala Van Gorder.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

December 14, 2006 11:28 PM | Link to this

If Callway gets the job, and I do wish him well because age will soon be a factor, whomever MR brings in will have a lot of talent to work with so he’ll get to strut his stuff. I mean all eyes were going to be focused on the “OL” anyway. Now, if it happens, this would be a year of change for the Dawgs. To me it’s exciting.

By SamoanDawg

December 14, 2006 11:49 PM | Link to this

Joe Kines, Jon Tenuta and Brian Van Gorder are the candidates for the TX Long Horn DC job.

Chan Gailey is mentioned for the Bama job. Nick Saban is not out of the pix yet if Bama don’t hire one after the 1st day of 2007.

How about Matt Stinchcomb as an O-line coach?

By gdawginkalamazoo

December 15, 2006 08:41 AM | Link to this

War Eagle, where will that kid go now? Is he that talented? Sounds like a TO clone who will be trouble.

Here’s one for you guys, how about Pollack coming back to coach. Doesn’t look like he will be playing anymore. Would be a great recruiter, good influence, and a more importantly a great motivator. That guy always played with fire.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

December 15, 2006 09:08 AM | Link to this

SamoanDawg and kalamazoo, BAM! BAM! TWO GREAT IDEAS BACK TO BACK!! Don’t know if they have enough expirence, but Stinchcomb would be great to coach the “OL”. He’s playes several yrs. more than Pollack so he would be better prepared than Pollock but boh choices would be A-OK with me.

By AltamahaDawg

December 15, 2006 09:18 AM | Link to this

I’d hope we are a good enough program to actually hire coaches with coaching experience, and not just poster boys.

By War Eagle

December 15, 2006 09:35 AM | Link to this

zoo, he was a previous Miami commentment before Ark, Cleveland was Florida committment, all I know. Samoandawg, I had a friend who attended the Bobby Bowden Hall of Fame in NYC last week who spoke with Mack Brown. He mention what a good job Mac McWhorter was doing, so I would say Joe Tenuta might have the advantage at this time because him and Mac are big buddies.never know about hires of these jobs. One more quickie, Noel Divine, #1 RB out of Fort Myers Fl according to a friend at Florida, has father 3 babies by 3 different women while in high school and is going to Qualifying School. Where will he get 16,000 big ones for Prep School? Mac told me he loves Texas, he says high school football is unreal, like 46,000 people attending semifinal game last week. SABAN IS OUT OF ALABAMA SEARCH.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

December 15, 2006 09:59 AM | Link to this

Altahama, Stichcomb has played enough pro bowl, IMO, to be able to be at least a grad. asst. As I said, he’s got more “time in” than Pollock. If the two guys have even thought about a coaching career and Callaway DOE’S leave, now would be the time to give them a look see of some type. The ‘07 seson has begun but in a way thyat most people don’t think about: red shirts. They have on full pads now during the bowl practices as they get ready for ‘07. Brings up a good question. On Dawg Post.com, MR talhs about hus thery on “Red Shirting”. He believes in the practice because it help kids slow down a bit which will help them to graduate. Flip side of the coin are the Reptiles, Urban played 14 true freshman and is playing for the “NC”. the takes on this will be all over the wall. I use to be a big time backer of the “RedShirt” system. Not anymore. Reptiles wouldn’t be in the NC game if they hadn’t of played Percy Harvin, Tebow and others. We played 6 so with everything thrown throw in the pot we’ll have 50+ players who’ve never played a down of Div-1A ball. I”ve taken to much space but I think this is a great debate.

By War Eagle

December 15, 2006 10:13 AM | Link to this

One last comment before leaving for the golf course. This might make dawg fans little on easy street, but not a SURE thing. There are several schools wanting Jimbo Fisher, but the word around is the FSU job might be his in waiting. I think Jimbo is Coach Bowden son-in-law. Besides,Jimbo would be their first interview if the Old Man ever leaves. On Rick and Bubba this AM, they announced Bammer Fishing Team was # 1 in the country, funny, Rick`s Dad was a teammate with me at Auburn, who was Head Coach at Jacksonville State for several years. FORE

By Buck Cochran in the NW

December 15, 2006 10:16 AM | Link to this

War Eagle, all through your years as a comprtitor against Ala., did you ever think the Ala. FB program would drop so far that they can’t give the HC job away?

By gdawginkalamazoo

December 15, 2006 10:59 AM | Link to this

Altadawg and Buck, Not to start Pollack out as “coach” but somewhere in the system to learn how to coach. Assistant levels etc. He has the skills knows how to win and knows how to motivate. I think the kids would listen and learn from him.

War Eagle, Miami commitment says it all right there. Two words. Thanks. Also Bammer has a fishing team? I hope they don;t “play” any Big Ten teams this winter. Tell them no boats needed and make sure they bring the drills. I am jealous, my clubs have been summoned to the basement till next spring.

Buck, regarding the redshirts, I guess it depends on where you need the help and what the talent level is. If you need them I say play them if they are man enough. But if they need weightroom/bulk up time, learning time, then RS by all means. If you have a kid like that RB Chris Wells from OSU play him by all means. Harvin would be another example. No sense in making the kids wait when they can help you win.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

December 15, 2006 11:22 AM | Link to this

Kalamazoo, I’m not starting a “Pollock out as coach club”, that’s just Altamaha’s way to start the day. He aways finds something to quibbile with me about. Red Shirting: IMO, we’re going to see less and less of it. Pete Carrol gets the cream of the crop every year and one of the reasons is hepromises every kid a chance to play his 1st season and NOT RED SHIRT! The Reptiles will have 8 more players to kick off ‘07 because they played them and didn’t SHIRT them. To me, it’s an interesting thing to watch. Don’t have exact number, but I’ll wager we’ll see 25-30 true freshman playing in that NC game. Can you imagine what Woody’s doing right now?

from sea to shinning sea

By AltamahaDawg

December 15, 2006 02:34 PM | Link to this

nay buddy, wasnt directed at you. I’m just saying, replacing our current offensive coordinator and O-line coach with the experience of Callaway with a newbie straight off the field doesnt seem a great move. Any time we can hire a former Dawg to an low assistant job, I like the idea though.

In term of redshirting, I have to wonder how much the staff factored in the instability already facing this years squad. I have to imagine that some of the issues we had this year did NOT catch them totally off guard, and they half knew we were at least questionable, so would true freshmen really have made any difference? Also who they were. I can’t really think of anyone who would have helped so much as to burn a year of eligibility. I assume if we had signed Harvin, we would have used him too. Didnt we play a few true freshman at spots where we had a need? I can name a few. My lordy, we put a true freshman in at QB 2/3 of the year. I’d say that was in the category. I’ve heard CMR say publically that he wished NO true freshman was eligible across the board, but since they were and if one was the ability he wouldnt hesitate. I’m guessing UF just had the number working towards playing a lot more Frosh. there is a finite number of scholarships and player on the field , so it had to be a matter of numbers and slots. I’m also guessing that next year they will be way down in that category, and we might be up in some years.

I also think that UF could have easily been in this game with playing those 14 Frosh. A few were involved but who knows how critical they were. UF also could have just as easily lost 3 more game this year, (not a dig at UF, they won), I’m just saying, other teams failure to capitalize in close ball games had IMO at least as much to do with UF record as any freshman did. UCLA had as much to do with UF in the NC as Teebow did. It worked out, but it just as easlily could have been just a good year.

By War Eagle

December 15, 2006 02:37 PM | Link to this

Buck, after Bill Curry was fired in 1989,with a 26-10 record, after he took Bammer to Auburn for the first Auburn-Bammer game at Auburn. Bammer was # 2 at 10-1, looking for a NC, got beat by Pat Dye 30-22 for his 4th loss to Auburn in as many years. This started their spiral downfall because at that time Bammer though only Coach Bryant family could coach and win at Bama. Mike Dubose got them heavy dose of probation, sex scandal, but ok he was a Bryant man. They hired one of the best coaches in the country Mike Price and he did what some coaches do at Clinics and golf tournaments(lap dances etc.), but they fired him before he put a whistle around his neck. If he had been a Bryant man, forget it!!.Buck, They are lost souls like the>> Anicent Mariner, “water, water all around, not a drop to drink”. Not surprised, their time just caught up with them..Paul Bryant, Jr role is a question mark to me??

By AltamahaDawg

December 15, 2006 02:48 PM | Link to this

Buck, glad you know what Pete Carrol says in the privacy of a recruiting meeting, but not sure how he says that and then explains how 56 player from his 2006 roster of 110 or so have been redshirted at some point. And that doesn’t count what freshman were.

By gdawginkalamazoo

December 15, 2006 03:01 PM | Link to this

War Eagle, How did you hit them?

By War Eagle

December 15, 2006 03:24 PM | Link to this

BRAKING NEWS: AUBURN HAS SUSPENDED TREY BLACKMON, AARON SEARS AND BRAD lESTER FROM TEAM FOR UNDISCLOSED REASON. THEY WILL NOT PLAY IN THE COTTON BOWL. SEARS IS A SENIOR, HE IS WASHED, TREY BETTER GET HIS ACT TOGETHER OR HE IS WASHED. SURPRISED ABOUT LESTER. CTT DOES NOT PUT UP WITH ANY CRAP. HE SUSPENDED BLACKMON 6 GAMES FOR PUBLIC DRUNKNESS,, Zoo, hit them pretty good, damn BAD MOOD now…

By SamoanDawg

December 15, 2006 10:59 PM | Link to this

WarEagle that’s a huge lost w/those players suspended. You should still win your bowl game.

I love golf.. great game to get away from the wife for a little while.

I agreed w/some of the guys here. Coaching is not an easy task. It takes time and years to get acquainted to teaching. Doesn’t really matter if you were a great player, but if you don’t have the teaching skill, you’ll definitely have a hard time to get the point across to the kids. It comes natural to some but few don’t have it. But I like Stinchcomb/Pollack though.

Here’s another name: Vince Dooley’s son. Last I heard he was on Nick Saban’s staff at LSU. Question is though.. would he want to work at his dad’s legacy under Michael Adams? Prolly not a good idea.. it’s a thought though. Never mind, scratch it.

By BadgerDawg

December 16, 2006 06:44 PM | Link to this

Samoan, good timing on Derek Dooley, ESPN has something up right now on him interviewing for the La Tech job. He’s the TE coach for the Fins.

By War Eagle

December 17, 2006 01:47 PM | Link to this

Another Dooley takes charge>>>Derek Dooley ahs been named HC at La. Tech.Does anybody know why Coach Dooley children (4)names start with a “D”?

By War Eagle

December 17, 2006 04:09 PM | Link to this

Neill Callaway named UAB Head Coach from Auburn board

By toemeetsleather

December 18, 2006 04:24 PM | Link to this

any way you look at it / the jackets had a better year!!!!sorry bullpuppie…YELLOW FEVER HAS TAKEN OVER THIS STATE!!!!!!!!!1

By chazz

December 20, 2006 01:01 PM | Link to this

Amen to the accolades for Sutherland. I think Nick Jones is deserving as well. And what about Charles Johnson?