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DEL.ICIO.USNot bad for August
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
OK, so after going up 38-0 on a day so hot and muggy that even some of the Coke boys and girls were probably cramping, and with the coaching staff throwing lots of second- and third-stringers into the game, the Dawgs relaxed a bit, got a little tired and sloppy, and let the boys from Statesboro score three second-half touchdowns.
Georgia’s debut might not have made quite the statement that 45-0 or 45-7 would have, but it’s not the cause for alarm it would have been if the game’s outcome ever had been in question or if those scores had been made early against the starters. And part of the problem was that the Georgia offense’s quick-strike capability tended to leave the defense on the field for an awful long time.
Still, I can’t imagine any Dawg fans leaving Sanford Stadium Saturday who weren’t impressed and encouraged by the talent and flashes of brilliance shown on offense (from both veterans and first-time players) and the lights-out play of the defense for most of the first three quarters. Yes, there were too many penalties, particularly offsides calls (especially on defense). But it was the first game. If that continues over the next couple of games, then it’ll be a problem. And yes, a few passes were overthrown, underthrown or dropped. But with Matt Stafford completing 62 percent for a career-high 275 yards, it seems a bit churlish to make much of that complaint.
Actually, the only thing the Bulldog Nation really had cause to gripe about Saturday was the bad luck that saw another of our strongest players lost for the season to injury. And there’s not much Mark Richt and his staff can do about that.
No, Georgia didn’t play a perfect game. But considering the Dawgs weren’t playing one of those much-touted openers like Boise State or Oklahoma State, they looked pretty much where you’d expect them to be in the first game. Next week should be a bit more of a challenge; I get the feeling the Dawgs will rise to it.
AMONG THE GOOD THINGS WE SAW SATURDAY: Word had leaked out of practice last week that freshman kicker Blair Walsh was having a little groin problem, but you couldn’t tell it from the way he kicked Saturday. I loved that he put his first kickoff in the end zone, though after that he bent to his coaches’ will and went for those directional kicks into the corner. … Good feeling having that depth at tailback. Richard Samuel may have fumbled on his first play, but he turned in some slashing good runs in the first half. And how about that Caleb King weaving in and out of the Eagles defense as he racked up 95 yards in the second half. … Giving Joe Cox planned playing time in the first half is a wise move on Richt’s part. The more experience he has, the better off we’ll be in the long run. Cox had a nice run negated by a flag. And third-stringer Logan Gray got a couple of chances to show the added running dimension he’ll bring to QB. … Stafford to A.J. Green. Get used to the sound of it, because we’re going to hear that a lot. But some of the old hands also looked good, with Kris Durham pulling in that 61-yarder for a score and one of Mo Mass’ three catches being one of his patented acrobatic snags. And what a weapon Georgia has in throwing to Knowshon out of the backfield!
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT: The Dawgs’ kickoff coverage continues to be spotty, with Southern getting a 45-yard return one time when they hit the seam. … Tackling was a bit ragged at times. … Need to cut out the offsides penalties. … Not enough pressure on the Southern QBs. That definitely needs to change this next week.
More on the Sanford fan scene later in the week.
Comments
By Maddog
August 31, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this
Good start. The meat of the schedule comes in two weeks. I’ll hold any comments until then.
By AltamahaDawg
August 31, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this
Bill, this is your best stuff in about a year. Straight to the point, and I agree with every good and bad. Your 2008 season is off to a great start.
By statement made
August 31, 2008 9:52 PM | Link to this
it was a practice game bill, we won the scrimmage, how serious could we have taken them considering joe cox was in on the third series of the game and a true freshman tailback got a look in the first half….central michigan will be a better test…we best not take them lightly….they’d probably be a double digit favorite over clemson
By Bob Sacamano
August 31, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this
I’m sorry, but Jon Fabris is an idiot if he doesn’t allow his kicker to kick touchbacks.
How many times last year, or in the previous years, have we seen this idiotic “corner kicking” backfire and lead to long returns, or to put it succinctly, returns beyond the 20 yard line?
Why, especially when it gets to Bammy, Tennessee, and Florida, would you even think of messing with SEC caliber kick returners, who can bust long returns all day long, when you can ensure they start from the 20 EVERY FRAKKING TIME!!!
This is a ridonkulous coaching decision that I can only remember really working in our favor once, against LSU in 2004.
Otherwise, it always seems like the other team is starting from the 35 against us.
Why do we give up those 15 yards, when Walsh can make it so they’re at the 20, every time?
No other special teams coaching staff does this. No other ST Coordinator is this stupid.
By KYDAWG
August 31, 2008 11:02 PM | Link to this
I was happy with the win, but I would expect Kentucky or Vandy to beat GA Southern 45-21. I was dissapointed with the lack of focus and the fans leaving early. This didn’t happen at UF where they were in process of beating a much better team in a much worse fashion. I fear we are in for a huge dissapointment this season (9-3).
By honest_abe
August 31, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this
biggest thing that bothered me was the d line. supposed to have arguably the best dtackle combo in the nation and i didn’t see quite the push or dominance in the middle that i expected. i was expecting to see dominance on the level of south carolina’s d and usc’s. also, no rush from our ends. whatsoever.
By dawggirl
September 1, 2008 12:27 AM | Link to this
I didn’t leave early, but I can guess why some fans might have. It was beyond hot out there yesterday. I know it was bad on the field, but it was certainly no picnic up in those 600 level stands, with the sun bearing down and no relief in sight.
Bill, good summary. I’m actually looking forward to seeing how we respond to the challenge next week against Central Mich. Need to stay focused, and not look ahead. They can work on the defensive issues and penalties in practice this week. I expect to see improvement in the next game. Will be good to get Clint Boling back from suspension, but I applaud the O-line and their efforts.
GO DAWGS!!!
By Herschel Talker
September 1, 2008 12:58 AM | Link to this
Who the heck is Bill King, and how did he get to be the authority on the Dawgs?
By No fear
September 1, 2008 5:20 AM | Link to this
This is a message for the Bulldawg Nation and for the coaches and players: DONT WORRY ABOUT INJURIES, PLAY HARD AS EVER, IT IS BY WORRYING ABOUT THOSE THINGS THAT THEY HAPPEN! HAVE FAITH DAWGS! HAVE NO DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR STRENGTH! KISS EVERYONE’S REAR! NUMBER 1, NO LOSSES! GOD BLESS GEORGIA!
By No fear
September 1, 2008 5:25 AM | Link to this
i MEANT KICK EVERYONE’S DAIRY AIR! NO KISSIN!!! DANG IT! GO DAWGS, GOD BLESS THE BULLDAWG NATION!!!
By Toby Cash
September 1, 2008 6:02 AM | Link to this
Well, the Eagles did score 21 points and could have scored more IF, and they had more first year players actually playing than the Dogs did. Southern can play.
By NikkiFree
September 1, 2008 6:12 AM | Link to this
It was great to see Blair Walsh kicking so well right off the bat. I am worried about the penalties and the injuries. then again, good teamms have enough depth to handle an injury. Oh well, we could be tOSU. I’d be surprised if his MRI doesn’t reveal ligament damage of some kind.
By TGA Fan
September 1, 2008 7:43 AM | Link to this
Herschel, read the information at the top of the page about Bill King. He is a Fan, does not claim to be an Expert. If Blair Walsh did have a bit of a groin problem, that explains why he kicked directional kicks most of the game. This game was no indication, good or bad, of what is to come. It is impossible to gauge what Georgia will do from here on out. Just a few errors can undo the whole Season. If you don’t make those errors, you win them all. Unfortunately, we will make errors. it just depends on when they happen. Look at the Va. Tech-East Carlina Game. East Carolina would block that kick, one out of 1000 times. Reguardless of how Va. Tech played, they most likely would have won the Game, had not the kick been blocked. Just little things can kill you. A missed block, dropped pass, a fumble, the wind, the rain, stupidity, anything can cause you to lose or win, reguardless of your talent level.
By oldeagle
September 1, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this
Hey Meathead.. You were right, it was hot and muggy…very…I was there. Which is why this quote makes no friggin’ sense at all: “Dawgs relaxed a bit, got a little tired and sloppy, and let the boys from Statesboro score three second-half touchdowns”. In the second half, Georgia Southern was playing with the same guys that were on the field in the first half. Your second halfers were standing in front of a fan, sucking down Powerade for two hours, hoping they would be able to get on the field in front of 92,000 and prove their worth. If they 1et Georgia Southern score, then I’d be worried about my future if I were you. Especially since the balance of age and experience was equalized when your 4 and 5 star recruits took the field.
Typical Dawg logic. BTW, USC crossed the country and beat a 1-A team much worse. “Letting” GSU score those three TD’s will probably cost you your #1 ranking. That will be a moot point by November anyway.
By division 1 aa
September 1, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this
calling virginia division I is definitely stretching it, not sure any of the athletically challenged conference is division I, as for georgia logic, we are logically a great football program unlike the detractors’s school, this game was a scrimmage and most of our back-ups saw alot of action in the first 3 quarters during the 38-0 stretch….clue in oldeagle this aint civil war football moron
By oldeagle
September 1, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this
“Great” as in how many NC’s in the past 3 decades ?
By bigdawg01
September 1, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this
Richt said late last month that he was concerned with the lack of heat in practice. I was at the game as well, and it was great to see them in action, but that heat would wear anyone out.
We NEVER should have let 21 get on the board. Auburn scored 20 last year, remember. I know that Willie will get them up to speed this week, it will all be fine.
Thoughts for the upcoming weeks: SC is going to be a very tough game. Dont buy BAMA yet, Clemson made them look better than they are. TN will beat FL.
By quitmandog
September 1, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this
38 to 0,says it all.Why leave starters in a blowout,also gs is like our little brother.Now if its tech ,still pull the starters but leave the 2nd team in to run up the score(to shut them up again) LOL.
By quitmandog
September 1, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this
38 TO 0,SAYS IT ALL.AND COME ON PEOPLE,GS IS LIKE OUR LITTLE BROTHER.STARTERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN PULLED.NOW IF WE WERE PLAYING GT,STARTERS STILL SHOULD HAVE BEEN PULLED BUT SECOND TEAM SHOULD STAYED TO RUN THE SCORE UP(TO SHUT THEM UP AGAIN AND GET SOME PLAYING TIME)LOL
By Carlton Powell
September 1, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this
I too am not quite ready to buy ‘BAMMA just yet. Clemson DID NOT show up for work. Have no clue why, but they didn’t. If it weren’t for the opening kickoff return of the 2d half, it would have REALLY looked ugly. Little Bowden needs to take a long look in the mirror. I know from family closely associated with Clemson U. that everyone LIKES Bowden, but is rapidly becoming disgruntled with the failure to show up in critical games that seem to hold the program back. When players/employees fail to show up for work it is the task of coaches/management to take corrective action. To be sure, was impressed with ‘BAMMA. Their intensity from HC Saban on down was great. That’s what it takes to be successful.
By wreckmaniac
September 1, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this
Its tough to be #1. If UGA had won 60-0 some would complain. Its hard for a team to get up for a game like this. You substitute for 2nd and 3rd team players as quickly as you can to give them experience. You don’t show your best because you’re saving it for the beasts you’re playing later in the season. You try unproven plays to see if they can work and some won’t. You experiment. You try players in new positions to see if they can perform there.
By HBTD
September 1, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this
TOBY CASH who said GSU could not play? Any UGA fan knows that they play hard and have talent. That being said GSU could have easily been blanked had we not played so many first time players. Considering the injury issues we are have and I am sure we will continue to have, I think it was a great idea to get those guys involved. Thought AJ Green looked good as did Richard Samuel. Honestly, I dont think we will know what we have till we play Arizona St. and South Carolina. Eventhough I missed the whole second quarter standing in the concession stand for water any Sat. in Athens is a good day. Concentrate on the points we scored not what GSU scored. HBTD
By Mikey in Sav
September 1, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this
Anyone recognize the names on some of those jerseys in the second half ? 3rd stringers.. leave our first and second in there and we would have a UF type score, but CMR will never do that.
no worries………….
By dear old eagle
September 1, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this
usually wreckmaniac has something derogatory to say but not this time, his comments were fairly sensible, as for great program, well we have made bowl appearances for the past forty years save 2 or 3, 2 sec championships in the past seven, one national title since the advent of modern football, and no losses to georgia southern even with all our walk-ons, personally i like ga. southern but they were scheduled to get us ready and help us see where we need to improve, obviously our back-ups need improvement, good luck old eagle stay division 1 aa, you guys are definitely not capable of pulling an appalachian state
By dear wreckmaniac
September 1, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this
i was hard on you several days back on another blog…but i will give the jackets credit paul johnson’s option will be tough to defend especially if he can keep the guys that run it healthy and develop a few more skill players…my dawgs, as will all teams, will have a tough time against that offense…from watching clemson play i think tech has a chance to win the conference…as always i believe the sec is much better…that said..i am probably one of the few dawgs and sec fans that believes the acc has to be better than clemson showed saturday night…i just have never believed the bowdens’ left to their own prowess without proven coordinators can coach a lick…best wishes this year
By oldeagle
September 1, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this
Nope, Definitely not capable of pulling off an App. State with a team full of redshirt freshmen and sophomores…not to mention the fact that 8 were suspended a week before the game. You’re right, definitely not capable. Didn’t expect to be capable either. You beat a middle of the pack Southern Conference team. Hatcher will have Southern near the top of the FCS soon, but these Eagles just hatched from the egg.
By Oledawg
September 1, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this
Here I was, ready to take up the missed slack and of all things a blogger by the name of wreckmaniac said it all. Succinctly. And good luck to Tech this year. You looked pretty good and your coach expects better. That will quiet down the smack against Tech this year.
By Fat Dawg
September 1, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this
First off, great job dawgs. We did a great job Saturday. GSU couldn’t move the ball on us. I wish I could’ve been there but I had to work. Thankfully we had a radio in the truck playing the game.
We ran a simple game plan. We’ll do the same thing next week & we’ll win 45-21 & what ill you say then? We stomped them and let the backups get some playing time. That is good since we’re hurt on the line.
You people criticiing Mark Richt need to just go on. He is the best coach in America. He’ll stays here until I’m bulldawg dead. But I am a lot older than Mark to
By Cuz
September 1, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this
Does anyone remember that is was 38-0 before GSU scored. I was to busy at the time talking with a couple of cute girls, heard some cheers and thought we had scored again. Turns out it was the GSU fans in the bar. I turned to the one closest to me and congradutlated their score. He thanked me but admitted that they would not win the game, they were playing for pride. Getting those 21 points for them can make a difference when GSU plays for their conference. Good luck Eagles the rest of the year.
Techies, here is hoping that your team takes it to the ACC this year. I think you have as good a chance as any other team. Johnson’s spread seems to be working. Johnson’s spread, sounds like something you would find in the dairy section.
By Oledawg
September 1, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this
Go to USA Today. Article by Jim Litke, AP writer, concerning SEC is the College Football Playoff conference. We have waited patiently for this!
By Common Sense
September 1, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this
The game on Saturday was a scrimmage and nothing more. GSU scored 21 points in the 2nd half against UGA’s backups, freshmen, and walkons. If you want to nitpick about the final score, go ahead. UGA played a very very vanilla gameplan, hardly blitzed at all, played a LOT of freshmen early and often…and shut out GSU in the first half, limiting them to 88 total yards in that time. UGA averaged 9 yards per play FOR THE GAME. If you want to gripe about that, go ahead. You might want to wait until we play a team that we even bother to gameplan for first though
By Regan
September 1, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this
Now, for the real QUESTION from Saturday: Which one of you beer bellied fools had a drunk weekend about 3 years ago and knocked up one of SONNY’S Bi*ches? UGA VII looks like many of the male UGA fans I see.
By AltamahaDawg
September 1, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this
Regan, I suppose you thought that was going to be funnier the 4th time?
Are you 12 yrs old?
By Regan
September 1, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this
IT ALWAYS IS. Bill I see you did sober up by 8 pm sunday to type a vent. I guess you don’t have a laptop to type on as you leave the games. AltamahaDAWG you seem to be on the blogs a lot. What do you do? Have fun this year good luck and I hope no more injuries or jail time.
By Scotty
September 1, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this
Alt, I think Regan has hijacked his mom’s computer. What an idiot. Just another tech fan tryin to be funny. Regan, how bout you just go the f’ck away!! You need to come with something better than that stupid sh!t!!
Jesus man, I can’t believe the phone company gives you access to a dam phone line.
And yeah, I think you are not even 12. Just go to bed and leave the blogging to the big boys……….Idiot.
By BALD EAGLE
September 1, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this
**UGA did not let Ga.Southern score 21 points.The Eagles earned every one of those points.In fact, the score could have been 45 to 31 if what seemed to be a touchdown in the first half had counted for the Eagles and a very “makeable” field goal had been good.
Also,according to the information I have the Dawgs had only 145 more yards total offense than the Eagles.
If the Dawgs play with the heart that the Eagles did Saturday they can win the National Championship.I hope they do.
GO EAGLES
“JUST ONE MORE TIME”**
By Cuz
September 1, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this
Hey Alt, don’t look now but Hannah is heading your way. Could be there Friday morning. Hopefully it will turn out to sea or otherwise you may see me this weekend cutting up downed trees on the Island. I hope Brogens has a generator.
By Tman
September 1, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this
Wait till you see this QB for Central Michigan He is faster than Tebow and his arm is better also They call him “white lightning” he runs a 4,5 40 and he is 6’ 3” Another nugget He picked Central Mi over Georgia. He will play well but their d probably wont stop UGA. Final score UGA 28 CM 24
By AltamahaDawg
September 2, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this
Well, you would have to be in here “a lot” to notice me wouldn’t you? My question is: what do YOU do that you can devote so much time to a team you dont even have any association with? My reason is pride for my own team and good friends. Yours would be the totally lack of either I suppose.
Nice fellow to make fun of injuries.
By Phil
September 2, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this
Does anyone know why Coach Richt will not pull the redshirt off A.J. Harmon? With Owens now out for the season, we are going to lose depth on the D-Line. Harmon is a stud, we could use him now. Doesn’t make sense to me.
By funny
September 2, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this
Hey quitmandog,
I don’t remember Georgia running the score against Tech in a long time. The last four years have brought such dominance by Georgia to the tune of 31-17,15-12,14-7, and 19-13. Wow, you sure are running us off of the field, how can we even keep it close?
By Phil
September 2, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this
My bad guys, A.J. Harmon is not redshirted. But I read where Richt said he would probably not play this year. Does this mean he intends to redshirt him? Even with that, it still doesn’t make sense.
By Gdawg
September 2, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this
It is a shame that we lost Jeff, but someone else is just going to have to step up. I am concerned about our tackling especially on defense. It looked as though most of our secondary was tentative when coming up to make a tackle. Also, my beloved Dawgs must keep their killer instinct for 4 quarters. Lastly, Stafford showed signs of brilliance, but at times, resorted back to bad mechanics (throwing off of his back foot). I hope Bobo addresses this issue, so Stafford will get the elusive 300 yard game. CMR please keep the intensity level high. Go Dawgs!!!!
By mark
September 2, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this
Definitely some bright spots. However, I don’t care that UGA had their 3rd stringers in there, Ga. Southern should not score more than about 10 points (at most) against us. They had their benchwarmers in there too!
Also, there is no way that you can lose your best players on both sides of the ball and not be affected. The loss of both Owens and Sturdivant is going to be very apparent as soon as we play the big boys. Just wait and see.
By BlackberryCobbler
September 2, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this
I was NOT impressed. Anyone that was is only fooling themselves about this team.
This didn’t look like #1 to me. Ohio State, Florida, USC all played much more impressive games.
On, please excuse me… it was hot!!! Bunch of weannies. I’ll bet it was hotter in Gainseville.
All this against a Ga Southern team that won’t win half their games this year.
Stafford hitting 62% is nothing to brag about. He continues to be over-rated in my book.
This Dawg team better pick up the slack or there’s a rude awakening ahead.
By Pago Flyer
September 2, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this
Just don’t overlook CMU!
By HBTD
September 2, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this
Pathetic? Whats pathetic is that all you DAs who want to play arm chair coach and poll experts. Anyone who knows football knows why GSU scored 21 points. We played three QBs and only CMR and you DA experts know how many sec and third stringers we played. We will all laugh when Teblow ends up like Prothro. CMR knows what he is doing. I guess you all picked UCLA over UT as well. Oh yeah, Blackferrycockler, where is Beanie Wells? Hurt. Where will Teblow be? Hurt. Sit back and enjoy the season and communicate with some kind of common sense.
By TECHSTINKS
September 2, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this
Hey FUNNY, if a team wins by 1 point do they still win? When you go home to return your Dads car ask him. hopefully he has a little more sense.
By TECHSTINKS
September 2, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this
KYDAWG….You think FLA beat a better team than UGA? WTH….Just hope Teblow doesnt end up like Prothro.
By Regan
September 2, 2008 7:25 PM | Link to this
SCOTTY is the name you still use and you talk about me getting off mom’s computer? When you start wearing BIG BOY PANTS get a BIG BOY NAME. Phone lines are so TRAILER. Well, does that DOUBLEWIDE come with a DAWG on a chain, a broke down Truck, and a tube top wearing, tBackkie chewing prego 15 year old wife? Can you get the game on TV at the HUNTN CLUB? WHAT WAS YOUR MAJOR 5th grade?
By stendec
September 2, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this
To all the bull*ers on this blog. *Hell yes, I am p** off! The Dawgs did the right thing. The reward for that good deed was dropping out of first place. A small price to pay for spotsmanship. The USC’s and Ohio State’s of the world play their starters to achieve team and personal statistics. Scoring 60 points against an overmatched rival is unnecessary. Unless, of course, an SEC team (pick one) does so against Ohio State in a bowl game. Then 100 F*G points are not only acceptable but greatly appreciated.* It is not fair to a team like Georgia which has six or seven tough games on the schedule to be penalized for a win when USC has one or two quality opponents while Ohio State has one. One-game seasons get you massacred when the other squad is not a girl school or academy for the blind. Right Buckeyes? On a personal note. I watched Robert Toomer as a Worth County Ram runner in Sylvester. The talented runner could have had twice the yardage had he been left in against inferior opponents. Such was not the case. Sportsmanship prevailed. So FK USC! FK Ohio State! FK the pollsters. FK candyass bloggers who rejoice in Dawg demotion. The right thing is the right thing. The Dawgs did the right thing. What is that saying about nice guys? So FK all California and Ohio converts!* UGA may not go undefeated in the toughest conference in the land. They may not get to play for a mythical national title. I still believe they would fold, spindle and mutilate USC and Ohio State. Without a doubt! GO DAWGS!
By Tman
September 2, 2008 11:10 PM | Link to this
Dan Lafavor is the real deal Georgia will win 28-24 Tebow doesnt run as fast or throw as hard as this kid Watch out
By yeah funny funny
September 3, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this
dear funny, your spelling clue with the k not he c, bad spelling….notice in those facts that georgia won all those games against tech, if we blow you out every year we won’t be able to count on you nerds as a staple for uga 7’s diet, you would eventually move yourself from the menu like you did when you dropped out of the sec…bobby dodd would be so proud
By Mike Bobo 17 INT
September 8, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this
stendec
Dude, get some help. UGA is not in the class with USC, OU or UF, or not even close. UGA has not played for a national title in 27 years (PSU) and lost that one to Blackledge and Warner.
Get a life and understand that UGA is destined to lose 3-4 games this year, because CMR will not keep the team focused, and Moreno is full of himself as with the rest of the dogs.
Until you realize that CMR is laughing all the way to the bank and keeps your appetite just wet enough for another raise, you will continue to compensate and over-rated coach in an over-rated program.
The reason Moreno got no exposure for his so called “leap, is ESPN does not respect your program and knows it is overrated.
Drilling CM or GSU does not get you style points. You will most likely lose to USC, LSU, UA and UF, which are superior programs with superior athletes and superior tactical planning.
I just wonder how many Doggie suppporters will be here trying to find excuses when you drop out of the top-ten.