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DEL.ICIO.USWelcome to the hot seat, Willie
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
So the Willie Martinez issue appears to have been settled, and in fact isn’t really an issue at all, from what we’re told. Mark Richt supports his staff, including the fans’ favorite whipping boy, Martinez, and Damon Evans supports Mark Richt.
End of story, right?
Well, maybe not. There’s a wild card in Georgia athletics that hasn’t been heard from … UGA President Michael Adams, who in the past has shown no reluctance about pulling the trigger on decisions that his athletic director isn’t ready to make.
If, heaven forbid, Javon Ringer and the Spartans run up and down the field against the Dawgs in the bowl game and Martinez’s defense again gives up 30-plus points in a loss, will Adams be willing to sit back and let things ride? Or will he call Richt in and tell him Georgia can’t go another season with such woeful defense and the only change that can be made needs to be made without delay?
Even if Adams doesn’t intercede and Martinez’s job is safe for another year, his defense’s performance in the bowl is going to be closely scrutinized. And if it’s another bad day, the pressure and debate will do nothing but increase during the off-season.
Even in the best-case scenario, next year would seem to be make-or-break for Martinez. Another bad year for the D and Richt might find himself being dragged down if he isn’t willing to cut Martinez loose.
Generally, there’s only room for one on the hot seat. Right now, it’s Martinez who occupies it.
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By Spike
December 22, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this
He better show some serious improvement in the bowl game and next season. The defense was awful this year, along with the special teams. Ugh. How about Tubbs or Chavis for DC?
By ATLDawg
December 22, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this
I am so sick of hearing about Willie Martinez I might barf all over my keyboard. Can we stop b__ching and moaning for just a couple of weeks and enjoy the bowl game? Its been nothing but a river of tears out of the Bulldog nation from the very first snap of the season. Its just one thing after another. First we cried because we lost the #1 ranking. What a waste of energy that turned out to be. Now its been month after month after month of crying about Willie Martinez and the defense. I thought it might slow down with the end of the regular season but I was clearly wrong. As bad as the defense played this year, they had a much better performance than our fans did. Maybe it would have helped if there had been a little more positive energy around this team instead of a bunch of crybabies stomping their feet because they didn’t get what they wanted for Christmas. That about sums it up. Good day.
By a
December 22, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this
i second ATLDawg.
By MT
December 22, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this
Crybabies? I was impressed how everyone, students especially, didn’t throw in the towel by halftime of the Alabama game. The stadium kept full and a’rockin and we stayed behind our Dawgs for 4 full quarters.
Yes, there were high expectations going into this season, but I don’t think they were necessairly unwarranted. Our defense demolished Hawaii/Colt Brennan, we didn’t lose much perceived talent, and we had momentum.
Balance everything out… Stafford still doesn’t make the best decisions in the world all the time, but it wasn’t our offense who finished off our title dreams. Poor Defense and sloppy Special Teams rightly deserve a very close scrutiny.
If Willie wasn’t college roomies with Richt, you think he’d still be around?
By Mickey Moose
December 22, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this
Cry me a river. When are you brain-deads going to realize that what you say on here means NOTHING! This is a BLOG and its only purpose is to sell advertising. It is highly unlikely that the decision makers even waste their time reading it. So, blow, blow bloviate all you wish. It don’t mean s—t.
By FLA DAWG
December 22, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this
I second MT.
By Big MIKE
December 22, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this
Anybody with a brain, and to good eyes can see this coach is’nt up to standards, I mean Tuberville loses his job, Fulmer loses his job, and these were head coaches who won cosistently! Why bulldog nation due you tolerate this? ARE WE CONTENT WITH SECOND IN THE EAST, or are we striving for #1 in the country. Remember dog fans this is the same coach that gave up over fifty to U.T. last year [over thirty in one half]to stop our hopes of going to the next level.Just a thought, but maybe if Coach Richt starts feeling a little pressure he’ll shake the staff up a little. Until then you will be watching the gators play for championships.
By Big MIKE
December 22, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this
Hey Mickey Moose neither does you comment,so who really is the brain dead? If it’s only purpose is to sell advertising and your on it ,then what does that say about your brain.Bye the way, you would’nt happen to be a tech grad would you!
By Go Gators
December 22, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this
I just had to stop by and check out the crying today, it never gets old for me to read all this. Yes you will be a second in the east for a long time and no NC’s either. You guys aren’t even #1 in your own state. Go dance in the endzone some more mutts.
By Big Dawg
December 22, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this
Go Gators, you are going to get smoked by Oklahoma, enjoy!
By Erk
December 22, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this
Go Gators, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Your’s and Gator nation’s new years resolution should be to learn a little humility. Pass along to your Gator friends and learn to win and lose with class.
By Go Gators
December 22, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this
LOL, keep living the dream team trailer parkers, we were not the ones dancing in the endzone last year. So Erk take some of your own advice and Big Dawg only in your dreams buddy.
By gdawginkalamazoo
December 22, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this
Go Gators, good luck in the title game. Just remember we helped to put you there by being highly ranked when you whipped us this year. Your welcome.
I have advocated that Willie doesn’t necessarily need to be fired. Maybe demoted or just hire in a co-DC that will help him out. That way everybody saves face and hopefully we get 14 COMPLETE games of defense. I am glad that Owens is back next year and with those DE’s that are suppose to be coming in we will have a pass rush back.
Go Dawgs and please beat State. I will never hear the end of it if you don’t.
By Pup Dawg
December 22, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this
ATLDawg & others, if you are so tired of hearing about us griping about Martinez then why don’t you quit reading & responding on these blogs. Time will prove Martinez’ weaknesses & just how much destruction/damage Richt allows to UGA is all up to Richt. I may truly believe in my heart that should have been a professional quarterback & with enough positive thinking & prayer that it would’ve come true, but the reality is that if I wasn’t. Bottom line, Willie Martinez is not a good, major college defensive coordinator, positive statement or not.
By Gratfuldawghead
December 22, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this
Hell yea Willie needs to be put on the hot seat! Saban or Meyer wouldn’t put up with a non-productive dee cord and we shouldn’t either. Van Gorder (hell of a job with Falcons) had one game with 30 or more points scored, Martinez 11 and counting. Martinez just got a $32,000 bonus….This is a slap in the face to hard working Georgia fans!
By Ed
December 22, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this
It was only 13 months ago that Florida was licking its wounds from a butt-kicking in the cocktail party (with tears streaming down Tebow’s cheeks), and only about 12 months ago they were getting beat by a Michigan team that lost to Appy State earlier in the year. Now they are kings of the world who are guaranteed SEC East dominance forever, to here them tell it.
Newflash - Tim Tebow is a once-a-generation recruit. It’s not going to get easier after he leaves, believe me. Georgia found that out after Herschel left (one difference - unlike UF during Tebow’s tenure, Georgia didn’t have an off year during Herschel’s reign…it’s actually hard to go 9-4 with a player as good as Tebow). Every dog has his day, and Florida had theirs the day Tebow chose UF over Alabama. If there’s a God, and I know there is, Oklahoma will put these obnoxious Gator a-holes in their place.
By Wozzo the Wonder Dog
December 22, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this
Little Willie, Willie Won’t Go Home
By RAMBLE ON!!!
December 22, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this
Hey Bill one of theses “suddenly delusional nerds who now think this triple-option gimmick is going to make them a dynasty”, would like to tell you that your pen is not mightier than the sword.
You’re just a douche-bag, sore loser, and cry baby whose has zero in-put and influence as to what St. Richt, Damon Evans, and Michael Adams think or do. Keep dreaming you delusional red neck.
Time to visit the Wal-Mart and buy a new sweat shirt too, loser!!!
By Go Gators
December 22, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this
Oh poor Ed, still living the dream, Herschel was 28 years ago let it go. Why don’t you go over to the Tech blog and trash talk…oh you can’t they beat you guys to LOL. Anyways back to my point let go of 1980 and if you want to go back in time why stop at last year?? Oh yeah cause we won the NC they year before. Love the selective history lesson team trailer park.
By Go Gators
December 22, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this
Oh and 1 more thing Ed, what is it 15 of 18 years now? don’t remember exactly as it’s been so long… Why would I expect anything to change between the teams, that’s almost 2 decades of beatdowns. Just an extra history lesson for free there, enjoy…I know I do.
By Go Gators
December 22, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this
Oh I forgot ED, 1996 was a good year as well…
By Big Dawg
December 22, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this
Go Gators, OU is going to beat you like you have never been beat before, I can’t wait!
By Go Gators
December 22, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this
LOL, I see you got jokes today Big Dawg…Keep’em coming always need a laugh.
By Big Dawg
December 22, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this
Go Gators, You got beat by Ole Miss at home with harvin, what makes you think you can handle the Sooners?
By gdawginkalamazoo
December 22, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this
Go Gators, when you guys finally LEAD the SERIES between the two teams you can call yourself daddy. Until then we still have about 9 “beatdowns” on your gators. Of course for most of you obnoxious gator fans your football program was started in 1990. For the other fans who have class, they understand that the recent run of success for the Gators is a once in awhile occurrance in any college sport and they represent the school with some dignity and humility. With all the great teams and players that Spurrier had he managed 1 NC. You should count yourself lucky to be in the position you are in.
By Ed
December 22, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this
Go Gators, so true - Herschel was so long ago. Our 13-1, SEC Championship season was only 6 years ago, though. And your 9-4 season was only last year. And you were licking your wounds from a Cocktail Party beatdown only last year. You were losing to Ole Miss only a few months ago. Things change. I hope the NFL Draft Advisory Board tells Tebow that he’s a cinch top-3 pick…then reality will hit Gainesville hard. Unless you think there’s another quarterback out there who’s good for 5 yards a carry off tackle. Doubt we’ll see Tebow’s likes again anytime soon.
By Ed
December 22, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this
Oh and 1 more thing Ed, what is it 15 of 18 years now? don’t remember exactly as it’s been so long… Why would I expect anything to change between the teams, that’s almost 2 decades of beatdowns.
Georgia still has a fairly comfortable lead in the overall series, so I guess that makes about 4 decades of beatdowns for Georgia. It’s called history, and it takes more than 18 years to erase Florida’s lack of history and tradition.
And 59 years without an SEC title…Wow. How many championships will Florida have to win to erase the stain of 6 decades of futility? It will take more than 18 years of success, that’s for sure.
By HH
December 22, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this
Willie’s 2009 season begins with the bowlgame——in more ways then one. If the defense doesn’t play, starting in the bowl, any better this comming year than in 2008, Willie is gone, no matter how much Richt whines.
I myself will give Willie one more year to show he is not incompetent, and, if the defense is not very, and I mean very, much improved, then I will not give a damn cent to the Hartman Fund nor buy any more season tickets until Willie hits the trail. I think if enough of us who contribute say what we think with our money (or the lack of it), one can bet the doghouse that Michael Adams will get the message and get rid of Willie, and Richt as well, if need be. That’s why Tennessee got rid of Fulmer. They could see the dollars drying up.
This is not 1959, when I first started going to Sanford Stadium. This is 2009 (nearly). Money talks and it talks big time. Just ask old Phil…national championship ring and all.
By Go Gators
December 22, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this
Ed why do you keep skipping 2 years ago, oh yeah we won the NC. And as for the series kalamazoo I only need to live in th last 2 decades I don’t need to live in the last century. I think you guys will have your handsfull instate with that other spread gimmick offense to. The future ain’t so bright for the dog nation…Looks like the spread offense is going be a few Saturday’sof pain a year for ya.
By Lilburn Dawg
December 22, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this
Oklahoma 45 - Florida 21
By Erk
December 22, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this
Go Gators, waaaa waaaa! Georgia danced in the endzone, waaaa! That’s much much worse than when Spurrier ran the flea flicker TD at Sanford after already being up by 40, right? Maybe Atlanta Gator could try to teach you some humility.
By gdawginkalamazoo
December 22, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this
Big Dawg,
Go Gators, You got beat by Ole Miss at home with harvin, what makes you think you can handle the Sooners?
Come on Big Dawg, didn’t you see the press conference where Tebow cried a river. Pretty emotional stuff. That’s why they will handle the Sooners.
By gdawginkalamazoo
December 22, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this
Go gators, Oh lets go back two years if we are being selective. Danced in the endzone and tatooed Urban’s soul with a G. Oooooh! two time outs this year. Catch us if you can. You think Urban’s “I’ll be here a long time” is actually true. He is a journeyman coach. Next stop is Notre Dame or the NFL. He’ll be gone just like your BB coach Billy Munster.
By DawgGirl32
December 22, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this
Is it just me, or does it seem like these journalists at the AJC write articles just to get everyone riled up. I mean, haven’t we talked enough about Willie Martinez? I feel like we’re beating a dead horse here. Jeff Owens returning was a very nice early Christmas present. I think him and Rennie will be key playmakers next year and I honestly think the defense will be much improved. But I do agree that the 2009 season starts with this bowl game. I really hope our defense shows up just so people will stop b*** for a little while. You know what they say: winning heals all wounds. We reeeally need this win.
To those of you who said the Meyer or Saban wouldn’t put up with a defensive performance like ours this year: they already did. Florida was in the same exact position as us last year because of their defense. Charlie Strong was on the hot seat, and look what happened to them this year. Saban’s team last year lost 5 or 6 games I think.
On another note, Florida’s going to be reeeeally hurting when Tebow leaves. I don’t even think they realize how much it’s going to affect them on a number of levels. It’s not everyday you have a Heisman trohpy winner on your team. They should spend more time enjoying these years with Tebow then worrying so much about us. These are their glory years and they won’t be for much longer.
By gdawginkalamazoo
December 22, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this
My apologies to Billy DONOVAN. That was uncalled for on my part.
By Go Gators
December 22, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this
Bottomline guys if you want to live in the 20th Century go ahead, the rest of the world is in the 21st Century. Go ahead and down play the endzone dance, it wasn’t personal for Urban until then. It was always personal with CSS. Blame yourselves for the 2 monsters you created. Like it all you want but Florida is your big brother my little trailer park mutts…
By Big Dawg
December 22, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this
DawgGirl32, who do you think is going to win OU or FL?
By Go Gators
December 22, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this
DawgGirl,
Let me break this down, I am really bored today so why not go tweak somebody. I assure you as a grad we don’t worry about you guys, we think about FSU. That game in Jacksonville means a lot less than when we play FSU. PLEASE stop kidding yourself. You guys want to beat us every year, we want to beat FSU. I suggest you realize that your little brother over in Atlanta is about to be the big brother in your state. Worrying about you guys don’t make me laugh…Show’s how little you guys understand about UF.
By gdawginkalamazoo
December 22, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this
Go Gators, your lack of concern for us must be why you are on here yapping about how great you are and how insignificant we are. Maybe you should just go jump on the FSU blogs and yap there and leave us to discuss UGA football. Less distraction for both of us.
By RAMBLE ON!!!
December 22, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this
DawgGirl32 calling Bill King a journalist is like calling Elton John a WWF Wrestler because they like to roll around with men.
Even if Superman leaves early (which he won’t), UF is a very young team with a whole lotta speed. I hate to break the news to you, but they have lapped your mutts faster than you can say END ZONE DANCE…and I think GT is drifting right behind them.
You sound like a pretty cool chick, so, may I suggest you drop these losers and become a Gold Digger32.
We’ll give you a Whole Lotta Love and a little bit of class to go along with it. All you have to do is proclaim THWG!!!
By Go Gators
December 22, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this
Actually been enjoying both mazoo. Thanks for the advice though. It’s the holiday season so I thought I would spread some cheer. Happy Holidays!!
By DawgGirl32
December 22, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this
Go Gators- With the number of times you’ve posted on a Georgia blog, you really could’ve fooled me. That bored, huh?
“Worrying about you guys don’t make me laugh…Show’s how little you guys understand about UF.” -Didn’t your players have our endzone dance playing on repeat in the locker room this year as well as posters of it hanging up everywhere? Didn’t they have it circled on their calendar since last year? Didn’t Urban Meyer write about it in his book? I’m pretty sure they were way more concerned with beating us this year and getting their revenge than they were beating FSU. Anyways, you guys beat us and you’re playing for the NC game. Enjoy it. There’s a way to do so without bringing other people down. See Atlanta Gator. He sets a great example for your fans. I will be rooting for your team on January 8th but I do think you should take a cue from Atlanta Gator and learn some humility.
Man, one win (by 3 points I might add) in 7 years and Tech is suddenly becoming our big brother? That’s pretty funny.
Big Dawg- I think Florida will pull out the win in a really close game. The quarterbacks are going to be key. They’ll both have to have a near-perfect game.
By WTF???
December 22, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this
I say if the Dawgs give up over 17 points they should fire CWM on the spot. I don’t care if it’s 5 to go in the 2nd quarter…
By Go Gators
December 22, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this
Ramble On I haven’t laughed that hard in a long time, great post. As for Superman, I agree he isn’t going anywhere it’s only in there dreams he is. Looks like you guys are putting together a heck a program up there. Good luck in the bowl game. LSU has THE worst fans in the country. I mean talk about bottom feeders, LSU really knows how to grow the garbarge down there.
By WTF???
December 22, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this
DawgGirl, hell with TECH!!
By Gator gonna bite that Dog
December 22, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this
Gators won the SEC title. Matt Stafford & Mo-Reno are fixated on NFL draft status…LOL. You pups will always be the Michigan State of the South. Well guess what, you get to play your northern cousins this year. LMAO. 8-3 to maybe 9-2 seasons are your best. With Nick Saban coming hard, Richt falls further behind Bama & Gators in years to come. This blog is an indication UGA fans are restless and even hinting at Mark Richt firing if he dowesn’t lose his DC.
By WTF???
December 22, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this
Go Gators - As a UF grad they teach you to use there out of context?
As for Superman, I agree he isn’t going anywhere it’s only in there dreams he is.
There dreams he is….. yeah ok.
hur hur, me like Tim Tebow. He gud football player, me thinks me gitten number 15 jursy for chrizzmus.
By WTF???
December 22, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this
Damn!!! Do dumba##es come in pairs down in Florida?
“in there dreams” & “dowesn’t”.
Keep on typing you illiterate quifs, it’s cracking me up!!!!
By FLA DAWG
December 22, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this
Go Gators proves once again that UF Fans have no class. They are poor losers and even worse winners.
I hope every SEC Team playing in postseason wins except Florida. Seeing UF lose would be worth not having an SEC Team win the NC.
Name another conference where so many fans dislike one of its members.
By DawgGirl32
December 22, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this
Ramble On….One win in 7 years isn’t going to be enough to turn me into a gold digger. As a UGA grad, I just don’t think I have it in me to switch allegiances no matter how many times we lose to you. I, too, don’t expect “Superman” to leave this year, especially once he finds out his draft status, but I think that you’ll be surprised at just how much he’ll be missed when he does go. The prime example is the SEC CG. I don’t really think they could’ve pulled out that 4th qtr without him. He really does seem to be the difference maker in the big games.
Anyways, time to get started on my Christmas shopping. Better late than never I guess. Happy holidays everyone!
By WTF???
December 22, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this
Don’t worry about Tebow DawgGirl32, Aaron Murray is coming to town and he will deliver us to the promise land.
By reservoirDAWG
December 22, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this
Actually DawgGirl32 it’s one win in eight years.
By gator bait
December 22, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this
No class, well tickle my sister Fla dawg, I’ll be right back…
By AltamahaDawg
December 22, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this
gawd almighty Bill, did it really take that many lines to say absolutely nothing?
By gator bait
December 22, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this
By CHARLOTTE DAWG
December 1, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this
All you nerds that I used to stuff in lockers in high school still haven’t answered my simple question. Again, you guys claim to be the smart ones which is pairing arrogance with arrogance.
By CHARLOTTE DAWG
December 1, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this
Carolina Jacket,
You ignorant slut! I believe Tech holds the record of Boise appearances.
By Reubon Houston
December 1, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
“I sling rocks and used to play for Georgia Tech”. Where’s my buddy, Joe Hamilton? We can sling together.
“My name Reggie Ball….we came ta’ play. Eveyun’ say Tech too good of school fo’ me to get in but Chan find me a way. So I come ta’ play. They also teach me how to count.”
Hey Wrecker1, if your a tech fan, doubt you could shove anybody around. Get back to the World of Warcraft competition in your Mom’s basement. Maybe she’ll give you some hot pockets.
I refuse to let you Nerds think your something special and so great. Tech fans win on the football field sometimes but will always be Nerds. You just can’t respect fans that can be pushed around in their own stadium. We’ll take your seats next year and you’ll watch the game from the stairs. Give me your lunch money Nerds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had to go to the Tech blogs as you mutts don’t have the set to say this crap to us. CLASS HUH? Where? Oh and WTF is that all you have LOL….weak…the above posts are pretty nasty Fla Dawg…wouldn’t you agree?
By gator bait
December 22, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this
Umm Dawggirl when won the NC 2 years ago without Superman, he’s Superman not Jesus.
By gator bait
December 22, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this
WTF going after people for typo’s on a blog is bush league my friend
By gator bait
December 22, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this
Fla Dawg I await your apology as it seems the pot is calling the kettle black…
By Go Gators
December 22, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this
yes Dawggirl I am extremely bored at work actually. Burned up my 4 weeks of vaction already and have nothing to do the next two weeks but tweak you guys. You guys are a lot more fun than the FSU nuts. Tell Them Bowden just died and they freak out.
By KJ
December 22, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this
I am extremely bored at work actually
Look alive, the dinner rush is about to begin. I’ll have mine super-sized, please.
By gator bait
December 22, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this
wow KJ come up with that all by yourself
By Stingem Jackets
December 22, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this
WOW, Man the UF crowd is out today, Fla Dawg you are my new friend. Please tell me you are not throwing rocks in a glass house. I would hammer you guys but it looks Urban’s followers had a bad day at work and wanted to punish somebody.
By GW
December 22, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this
Surely we aren’t resorting to calling on Adams to fix something we’ve forever said he has no clue about. It is only Richt’s place to make staff changes. He will have to be held accountable for the staff eventually. It is not Adams’ or Evans’ place to tell him what to do but only to hold him responsible for any failures. If Richt allows Willie to take him down, so be it.
By stings to lose
December 22, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this
Tech is 1-0 against dogs…….
By Real
December 22, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this
I seem to recall Coach Martinez’s game plans looked great in the first half against Tech. It just wasn’t executed in the second half by the players. Shoulder tackles and shoestring grabbing aren’t very effective. It wasn’t Willie who threw the pick six either. In every one of UGA’s three losses the D was on the field way too long in very short fields to work with, meaning the offense was not sustaining drives or just plain turning it over. Bobo abandoned the run in all three losses as well. I won’t blame Willie for any of that.
By KJ
December 22, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this
wow KJ come up with that all by yourself
My bad, didn’t mean to offend your cuddle buddy. Maybe you should let him be on top tonight.
By FLA DAWG
December 22, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this
I admit I spoke to soon, the UGA fans have gone way overboard. I admit UF rules me. Class is nothing any UGA fan has been born with. We will dance in the end zone as low class TP’s and kneel on the sideline when we get crushed. Go win and don’t get arrested. Mark Richt 1:13 in the holy adopt a child rule book.
By gator bait
December 22, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this
KJ really come up with something I haven’t seen 10,000 times. Awwwww not to bright are you. Still weak as h*
By Fla Dawg
December 22, 2008 6:53 PM | Link to this
I have been cloned, yes they are right we need to cool it on Tech site we look like inbread fools.
By bull-dykes
December 22, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this
**the petty bulldawgs are now a bunch of bull-DYKES!
The MSU Spartans are going to be bringing their swords and will beheading some bull-dykes on January 1st.
Please… please…. don’t fire willie! He’s our version of reggie ball! Please keep him on the staff along with all the other “loose” lack of discipline coaches including MR.
There’s a new Sheriff in Town and his name is Johnson. And he’ll be sticking it to you for a long time!
Later bull-dyke nation! Rosie o’donnell is right behind with her strap-0n….time to take it like a little bLtches that you are!**
By BeachGaBulldog
December 22, 2008 7:40 PM | Link to this
Go Gators, I would really enjoy beating the crap out of you. Just like your other buds, YOU ARE A CLASSLESS LOSER! DROP DEAD!
By bob
December 22, 2008 7:46 PM | Link to this
Amen ATLDawg. The LAST thing we need is that idiot Adams getting involved. Hell, he might want to bring Jim Harrick back. No, leave the football to the coach who has won us 2 SEC titles in 7 years.
By KJ
December 22, 2008 9:35 PM | Link to this
*KJ really come up with something I haven’t seen 10,000 times. *
He’s been on top of you 10,000 times? Your poop chute must be awfully sore.
By william cranman
December 22, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this
Nice loss by the basketball team tonight to Texas A&M Chorpus Christi. That is a bad basketball team.
By Go Gators
December 22, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this
Only if you could beach dog, you 90lb wuss
By Go Gators
December 22, 2008 10:14 PM | Link to this
Fla dawg you got served b**
No Class ehhhh, nice blogs on the Tech sight.
FLA DAWG bet you feel 1 inch tall after talking about UGA Class,
Don’t worry beach dog I’ll be here all week. Another example of class, bring it by the truck load BEACH DOG.
By Douglas
December 22, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this
Dennis Felton’s seat ought to be getting warm to. Look at the weak teams we keep losing to early in the season. Just think how bad it’s going to get when we enter the SEC. We lose to Texas AM who? tonight? Pathetic.
By Sec Champs
December 22, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this
Damon Evans needs to get rid of two buffoons…… Willie and Dennis!
By FLA DAWG
December 23, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this
Go Gators,
I’ve NEVER posted anything on the GT site or any UF site.
Using my handle to post garbage is another gator fan classless act.
Keep posting gator fans. You only prove my point.
By bank walker
December 23, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this
Douglas, I agree whole heartedly. Dennis Felton has not coached well since he has been at UGA. He loses to high school teams. The basketball talent that comes from the state of Georgia alone should have him playing in championships, but they don’t want to go there in fear of being made look foolish. I for one am very tired of it. It is ridiculous that we can’t ever find a big name coach for basketball. With a big name the instate talent will stay and we can be successful. Delaying the pink slip process only sends the program back years. We should be successful in every sport, this state is loaded with athletes!!
By andy h
December 23, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this
give the hot seat to Felton….
Texas AM Corpus Christi…they have way to many word in their name to be beating us or even playing us close.
By BigDagw63
December 23, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this
Hey Go Gators & Ramble On, Are you two like going out or something? You seem to really like each other a lot!!! I would be willing tosay that neither of you have the b#lls to say all this crap you write on these blogs out loud to anyones face!!! You two need to take your butt plugs and go play somewhere else!!!
By Satan
December 23, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this
Dear CMR,
I have infiltrated your coaching staff in the form of a hispanic bald man. My goal is to bring tears, agony, and sin to the bulldog nation. I have succeeded.
Sincerely, Satan
By God
December 23, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this
Satan,
I knew it. Prpare to be smited.
-God
By reservoirDAWG
December 23, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this
Wow! This blog is sh1t.
By BE#3
December 23, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this
Injuries to D-Line: Owens (knee), Weston (knee), Battle (neck), Lomax (foot).
Injuries to LB: Washington (shoulder), Dewberry (shoulder), White (achilles), Hebron (leg/ankle), Ellerbee (knee), Robinson (arm), Gamble (leg).
Injuries to DB: Evans (knee), Banks (knee)
These are just the injuries on the defensive side of the ball. The guys didn’t get much contact in practice and that shows up on the field — you play like you practice!
Give Willie a chance with some healthy guys and see what he can do. If he can’t right the ship, he’ll be gone. You have to have the right tools to get the job done.
By BE#3
December 23, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this
DawgGirl32,
You must be an angel sent from God. If only all women were like you!!!!!!!
Merry Christmas my dear!
By Go Gators
December 23, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this
Oh get over it Fla Dawg.
By wreckmaniac
December 23, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this
Lord, please let UGA beat Mich State and hold them under 50 so that Martinez and Richt can stay at UGA. Also, please keep Staff and Moreno at UGA so Tech can cream them again next year. Amen.
By FLA DAWG
December 23, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this
Go Gators and wreckmaniac,
You guys are toolboxes. Get a job and move out of your mom’s double-wide. She probably needs the space anyway for her customers renting by the hour.
By Go Gators
December 23, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this
awww poor Fla dawg
By Carlton Powell
December 23, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this
Shifting gears a bit, but I too think Dennis Felton will be on a very hot seat by season’s end of things don’t change pretty quickly. I thought the BB ‘Dogs would have 10 wins by Jan.1st, but now I doubt it. They appear to be hard pressed to win 20 this year. I think winning the SEC Tournament last season bought him another year, but that’s about it. It is time to start blowing out these exhibition games, and start winning at least 60% at home and 50% on the road. It will be an interesting year. Have heard rumblings that Tubby wants to get back to Athens. Interesting. As always, time will tell.
By PNWDawg
December 23, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this
Here’s a shocker: our defense probably will stink it up against MSU. And that will change jack squat as to who will stay or go. Our woes this year are beyond how bad our defense played.
By reservoirDAWG
December 23, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this
I’d take Tubby back in a heartbeat. Losing to a satellite school is pathetic.
By Clamor
December 23, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this
You dawg fans tickle me. In 2007 Florida’s defense was awful because they had young, inexperienced players but no one was calling for Charlie Strong’s head. This year they have one of the top defenses in the country because they got more players and their young players got much needed experience.
Give Martinez the same courtesy, you dawg butt uglies!
By Concerned
December 23, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this
Avoid the Christmas rush…FIRE FELTON NOW!!! He has been here 6 years…Japan & Germany were rebuilt in less than 6 years. Get rid of him NOW!!! I am not sure he could pass Harrick Jr’s Coaching Basketball Class.
By Jay
December 23, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this
To me the problem isn’t the bowl game, but the first game of next season. The bowl game will comprise this year’s team and we know the struggles they’ve had. The 2009 team will be a new team with the potential of new talent and a new attitude of commitment to excellence. We’ll see how they stack up when they face one of the more prolific offenses in the Big 12.
By Oprah205lbs.
December 23, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this
The TICK TURDS abound again!!
By DirtyDawg
December 23, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this
Let’s get some things straight around here…no real Dawg fan gives a rat’s-rearend what Michael Adams says and if what you want is for the football program to revert to the Goff/Donnan days then you continue to criticize Mark Richt’s decision-making - whether it’s about Martinez or any other coach - and you’ll see just how long it’ll take him to bail. We’ve got a good thing going folks and we’re gonna win more than our share against the Floridas and the Techs and everybody else we play. So lay off…and while I’m at it, who asked Bill King to chime in with a Michael Adams’ monkey wrench, anyway?
As for Felton, no coach - not Felton, not Chubby, not anybody - will put a winning program together until the fans start to show up and support whoever’s out there. A half-empty Stegman for Wofford - a game Georgia didn’t deserve to win - and I expect at least as bad with whatever an A&M-CC is. I ask you, what decent high-school BB player would even consider coming to Georgia with a following like that? Nobody, that’s who.
By gdawginkalamazoo
December 23, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this
Carlton, Tubby wants to come back to Athens? I didn’t blamed him for leaving the first time around. KY is one of the dream jobs out there. Tubby has to be getting tired of the snow and ice and sub zero wind chills. If Felton has to go I hope UGA puts up the dough to get Tubby back.
By Carlton Powell
December 23, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this
gdawginkalamazoo: Don’t put too much stock in the notion of Tubby coming back to Athens. That’s just scuttlebutt around the grocery store, etc. here in Athens. I, myself, don’t buy it. What’s the saying about going home again?? It’s tough. I hate that we don’t have decent hoops at UGA. Makes the winter long and dreary.
By 2N4YEARS
December 23, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this
People, Martinez will be around for at lease another year. If you look at FLA last year when they went 9-4 and lost their bowl game to a MICH team that got beat the same year by AppSt, and then FLA comes back this year w/ a strong ‘D’. But if you look from another angle, you can see the steady decline of UGA’s ‘D’ since 2004, or after Van Gorders departure. Couple that w/ the way the Falcons are playing and it seems there is an obvious drop-off due to coaching (or lack of). Bottom line: Martinez will be here through 2009, and if they end up bad but in the top 8-10 in the SEC, he’ll be here longer, unless a drop-off in offence means we lose another 3-5 games. 5-7 will equal somebody’s ‘boy’ being fired.
By Go Gators
December 23, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this
Poor Fla dawg……. His dawgies are losers and The Mighty Florida Gators will dance with the College Football National Championship…………lap dawgies.
By WildBill
December 23, 2008 7:30 PM | Link to this
This year of UGA football reminds me of something happened at the lake a few years ago. This guy was in a hurry to start fishing, and he launches his bass boat without putting in the drain plug. He eases out in the lake and before he knew it, the water was up to his ankles, he poured on the gas, and started bailing with his hat and bilge pump, all of which did little good. In desperation, he ran it up on dry land, where it sat and slowly drained dry, but everything was waterlogged. His day of fishing was ruined, plus the bottom of his boat was likely ruined. NOW, having said this, do you see how this situation compares with UGA football? I do. If nothing is done pronto, down to the bottom next season will go.
By Go Gators
December 24, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this
looks like all the rednecks are out hunting to feed the family today.
By gdawginkalamazoo
December 24, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
Carlton, It would be nice to have the hoops program moving in a more positive direction. Tubby had some success and he could have recruited the players to make a serious run. He is that good of a coach IMO. I haven’t spent a winter in Athens in a number of years but it can’t be as dreary as the fckng foot of snow we have on the ground here. 6 degrees Monday (wind chill -16). Today we get treated to rain, rain/sleet, freezing rain changing over to freezing mother-effing snow, then lake effect snow. Then on Friday 40 degrees and rain again. Just enough to make everything a slushy mess. The snow and ice can be scenic at times and sometimes down right beautiful as long as you aren’t viewing it from the median while waiting for a tow truck.
By gdawginkalamazoo
December 24, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this
Go Gators, Merry Christmas. Out looking for something both nutritious and something that will make a great set of luggage. Hmmm. Gators come to mind. That or possum. Here’s to Hawaii showing Notre Dame how to play football tonight.
By Pi$$onaDawg
December 24, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this
Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year Mr. Bill. I have no Crap to talk until MSU beats the stuffing out of the Dawgs. I was right on 3 of 4 to start the year, Tubberville, Bowden, Fulmer gone The “Bowden” is still fake coaching at FSU but he will have to die before he will leave.
By golfdawg24
December 24, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this
I hate to agree with a gator fan, but we have no business talking trash to them. In 07 we played with an attitude and basically punched them in the mouth, this year we apologized by laying down for them. Do we honestly think Meyer will lay down next year, no. If we are going to play with an attitude we have to do it each year. Until then this game is no longer a rivalry
By Carlton Powell
December 24, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this
gadawginkalamazoo: I certainly feel your pain. Spent 18 years in the Commonwealth of VA, and I realize it was no where near as bad as your description, but I agree it’s not so bad here in Athens. Just wish we had a decent hoops program to watch. Hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas. Will write if I hear any further details. Big question is whether Matt Stafford really want to be taken first in the NFL draft and be sentenced to the Detroit Lions. The Lions are a disgrace to the once proud franchise. Again, Merry Christmas to all!!
By John
December 24, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this
You need to lay off Willie Martinez. Everyone has gotten bent out of shape because Georgia Tech dropped 45 points on Martinez’s defense. This is nothing to be ashamed of. Paul Johnson’s triple option has become an unstoppable juggernaut. The only way to beat Tech now is on offense—to score points more efficiently than Tech. Let them beat themselves with turnovers or mistakes. Problem is, it’s going to be hard to find an offense more efficient than the triple option. That thing can ring up 2 dozen points before you can say: Woof, woof. Still, if you want to place blame, it’s the offense. If Tech scores 45, then Richt has to find a way to score 46. It’s just that simple.
By Go Gators
December 24, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this
Kalamzoo I agree, hope the Irish get CRUSHED. Talk about a program living in the past…NBC kissing ther collective as$$e$ doesn’t help either.
By wreckmaniac
December 24, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this
I’m really scared now about playing the mighty LSU (3 conference wins) in the Peach. Knowledgeble UGA fans say that PJ’s trick offense will be figured out and will be held to nothing. I was hoping that Tech could do well but I guess our temporary success is over. Oh my. What shall I do ?
By hop
December 25, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this
the bowl game is huge and i really do not see much if any improvement, especially since msu has a crushing run game.
the entire georgia coaching staff and damon evans are in total denial as uga continues to wallow in being very average.
someone will eventually have to put some pressure on saint mark,as much as i dislike dr. adams he might be the only one in athens who has the ba—- to get it done
By Nick-of-time
December 25, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this
Bill You might as well put on a Nerd shirt and hat since you seem to be running a blog for them now. See you, or your replacement, next season.
By bank walker
December 25, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this
Wille and Felton’s Arse should be on fire!!!!!!!!!
By JollyGoodFellow
December 25, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this
45 - 42 Merry Christmas UGA. Enjoy the rest of the year. I know I will.
By George P. Burdell
December 25, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this
I guess Notre Dame is ready to make a run after for the National Championship after that kicking of Hawaii. Oops, sorry, we’ve already seen that show.
By Dawghead
December 26, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this
Being a UGA grad and fan, I hope the UGA defense is the best in the nation next year under Willie Martinez’s guidance so all you calling for his head can suck it.
By North GA Dawg
December 26, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this
Anyway you slice it, he is on the hot seat and deserves to be there. this defense has not lived up to expectations. We either get a great offense and no D, or the other way around. one day maybe we will get it right, i like Martinez and he probably is a good guy but, his defense has to perform. Last I checked that was his job and just like on my job I am paid to do the job.
By Coach Richt
December 26, 2008 7:40 PM | Link to this
Why don’t you fans save your energy for BB. I’ve told you that you don’t know enough about football to make comments so shut up and I’ll tell you when we need a new DC. Will is NOT the problem so shut up!
By 77DAWG
December 27, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this
*If you are our real CMR, why you think case of BB is more serious than Willy M? The defense is killing all of us, you, and the GA offense. It is so obvious sir. *
By One Bright Spot
December 27, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this
Thank goodness Coach Searles is staying. Without him UGA would be in real trouble because of clueless Willie. BVG PLEASE COME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Red and Black
January 2, 2009 1:51 PM | Link to this
GO GATERDS-So uf good this year,so what,for 88 years uf was our slave.Just in shutouts we own you-15 to 5/492 points to your 112 points.uf isnt even in the top 10 teams off all time(ncaa).GA is # 1 you lil pumk.It was me posting in your gainesville newspaper site.You know the MARINES bring the fight to the enemy.Nuthing but air and your FEAR STAND BETWEEN US lil GATERD fan.92 years without a NT-even a blind squirrel finds a nut,but not uf.History(DYNASTY) is what GA brings to the table-5 NT’s /12 SEC TITLES to ufs 1 NT and 6 sec titles.GO DAWGS/GO MARINES-Arrrt.
By Red and Black
January 2, 2009 1:58 PM | Link to this
OH ui forgot to tell the uf crybabies that PRO FOOTBALL PLAYERS dance in the endzone’s.FSU/UM-dance on your logo-thats disrespect.Even T-blow said last years victory dance was a good motivator for GA nuff’ said.GO DAWGS/GO MARINES-ARRRT.
By BR
January 4, 2009 6:18 PM | Link to this
I almost always pull for the SEC in bowl games, but this year I will be pulling for Oklahoma in the national championship. The a**hole gator fans on this blog and everywhere else have easily made that decision for me. They have zero class, but like the rest of the SEC says, “no one likes Florida except Florida!”
As for Martinez, I hope too that he figures things out and that our defense is second to none next year, but don’t act like Georgia fans haven’t had a reason to complain this year! We absolulely continued to show up and support our team (despite the spin that ATLDawg wants to put on it), yet we have every right to speak out when something is ineffective. I think we can all agree that if Martinez figures things out next year like he did in the bowl game (amazing how rushing the QB makes a huge difference, isn’t it??), we’ll all be singing his praises. Until then, he deserves the criticism he gets!