The Junkyard Blawg

By Dawgzilla

January 7, 2009 3:19 PM | Link to this

With 95% of our offense gone, we’ll have to depend on our defense next year. Thank god we still have Soft Willie. I was afraid he’d get offered a top job somewhere.

We are always a year or two away. Always missing a major piece or two. Now we’ll have a good line without the back to capitalize.

Same as it ever was. Maybe 2011 will be our year.

By BugKiller

January 7, 2009 3:22 PM | Link to this

Knowshon Moreno had to make this decision. His family is not as well-off as the Staffords are. He has a chance to really help them. Also, as seen by Crybaby Chris Johnson, any running back can step in and perform right away. Look for Pittsburgh, which loves Bulldogs, to possibly make a move and draft Knowshon to be Big Ben’s right hand man.

On the other hand, Stafford couldn’t have made a worse decision if he tried.

As proven by Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco, and any other QB that has eventual success in the NFL, staying the four full years in college is ESSENTIAL to NFL success at QB.

In this, Big Ben is the exception that proves the rule. Think Ryan Leaf. Think Alex Smith. Think Kyle Boller. Think Jamarcus Russell.

Junior QB’s just don’t have success in the NFL.

Stafford’s family doesn’t need the boost of income an NFL career will provide, while Matt has proven that he has plenty left to learn.

Knowshon leaving is the right call. Running backs have so many carries in their bodies before they’re word down (look at Tomlinson).

Stafford, on the other hand, just made the single biggest mistake of his life.

He’s about to become a Detroit Lion, and a sure-fire NFL bust.

I hate to say it, but that’s his future.

By Gman

January 7, 2009 3:23 PM | Link to this

I seriously doubt UGA ever redshirts another top RB after wasting a year of Moreno.

Now that the staff is reminded that good players will likely only be around for 3 years, we might as well get them some game experience. That is why Samuel was in there this year even though he could’ve used a redshirt year.

By mtdawggie

January 7, 2009 3:24 PM | Link to this

Going out with the ultimate shame and embarassment - losing to the geeks. I hope they’re proud of themselves. Hope Stafford enjoys the lovely city of Detroit.

By doodoobailey

January 7, 2009 3:25 PM | Link to this

Good for them, take the money while it is in front of you. With a good line up front, it doesn’t matter whose behind you throwing or running. More to worry is the fact that candy a$$ Martinez is back with his no adjust defense. Oh yeah, tech sucks. and bama, way to embarass the SEC houndstooth pu$$ies.

By Dawg Fud

January 7, 2009 3:26 PM | Link to this

i just don’t believe Joe Cox has the arm to get AJ Green the ball on go routes…i really don’t.

By dean

January 7, 2009 3:26 PM | Link to this

It is really a no-brqiner..these talanted atheletes must get away from this coaching staff to perserve their marketability for the future. Another year with this failing group would spell disaster for the both of them. Maybe by next year the coaches will find out (albeit a season too late)what it takes to coach champions, just like they figured out at the end of the season this year why to defense was so bad!

By Bob

January 7, 2009 3:26 PM | Link to this

“Their time at Georgia didn’t entirely live up to its promise…”

Through no fault of their own. These guys risked life and limb for Georgia. We were damn lucky to have them in the first place. I think they are two of the greatest to ever wear a Georgia uniform, but it will all seem like a blip on the radar screen soon unfortunately. I wish them well.

By Flowery Branch Dawg

January 7, 2009 3:26 PM | Link to this

Good Luck to Matt & Knowshon in the NFL. To the rest of the team, its time to buckle up and get ready for Spring Drills. We should have some good recurits coming in. GO DAWGS!!!

By Dawg of Pleasure

January 7, 2009 3:27 PM | Link to this

We could probably lose to UF by 40 without either KM or MS. Probably be outscored 31-0 in the 1st half vs Bama without either one as well.

Doesn’t matter who we have on offense if the defense doesn’t get straightened out.

By finally?

January 7, 2009 3:30 PM | Link to this

does this mean that for once, finally, next year might not be THE YEAR for georgia?

By coachgb

January 7, 2009 3:31 PM | Link to this

So don’t act like it is some great suprise or something. These two guys came to Georgia to, like every person enrolling in college should be, prepare themselves to make a living for the rest of their lives. They have done that! I’m a graduate of UGA, I’ve taught school and coached highschool sports for 31 years. These two guys as first rounders will make more on their first contract than I have in my whole career! Most of you can say the same. So be happy for them, remmeber they got what they wanted even if we as DAWG fans never got our BSC championship!

By reebok

January 7, 2009 3:33 PM | Link to this

I wish them both luck in the pros. Maybe we’ll get to see Stafford throw to Calvin Johnson in Detroit.

By T-Bone

January 7, 2009 3:34 PM | Link to this

If you guys lost to the Jackets WITH three of the fab four, what do you think will happen to you without them!?

THWG!

By Hairy Dawg

January 7, 2009 3:34 PM | Link to this

I have a feeling that the O-line will be damn good next year. That will make it easier for Cox and the running backs.

I expected these two guys to leave, so no surprises here. It might hurt us in recruiting, but we’ve gotten most of our class together already. If anything, it might help the Dawgs get an extra RB (oh, Greg Reid, perhaps) to sign on the dotted line.

By MV7

January 7, 2009 3:35 PM | Link to this

Hey Matt ask Calvin Johnson how much of a craphole Detroit is to play in. Best bet is to pull a Eli and demand that a team doesnt draft you.

Knowshon should go but you needed to stay another year to hone your skills. Good luck in Detroit.

Bet Joe is a happy boy today.

By how2fish

January 7, 2009 3:35 PM | Link to this

I wish them both well , I for one really enjoyed their time as Dawgs. Heck we lost Hershall early we will get by…

By Joe Dawg

January 7, 2009 3:35 PM | Link to this

We might as well forfeit every game for the next couple of year. Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Auburn, Tech, Kentucky Vandy - All losses.

By Optimistic Dawg

January 7, 2009 3:36 PM | Link to this

It doesn’t matter. The keys for next season remain the same. The defense must improve. The offensive line must improve. Special teams must improve. Someone must emerge to replace MoMass. The quarterbacks and running backs will be fine. They almost always are.

Maybe this will make the team work a little harder since they know they won’t have these two huge talents to lean on anymore. And god knows I will not miss the hype that would have came with the ‘09 season if these guys had returned. We could never be preseason top 5 again for all I care. I wish them well and will miss them, but there could be some positives to this. Just saying.

By Crawdaddy_33

January 7, 2009 3:36 PM | Link to this

What great moments? A SEC championship-nope. You must be talking about a winning streak against Flordia-nope. You got to be talking about the Gator stomp-yep-but they couldn’t even back that up. So they really didn’t do anything but cause a big hype. And lose to those nerds from GT now someone else has to start that streak all over again.

By 84 Dawg

January 7, 2009 3:37 PM | Link to this

mtdawggie: I’m not sure MS suffered any shame from the GT loss. He played pretty well (other than the pick). Beyond that, he never seemed to have much fun (other than the Bama OT win last year). Never a Tebowesque-type quote from MS. I really don’t think he liked his time at UGA very much. I also don’t think he improved much from last year to this year. For all his talent, he had some pretty rough spells.

I think MS was at UGA for only one reason and that was to get to the NFL asap.

When CMR made the comment that he didn’t want either back if they were half-hearted, I believe his hidden meaning was that both were in it only for themselves this year. very good players (KM a great player) just not great team guys.

That said, I don’t begrudge either for going for the bucks. That’s why you go to college-to position yourself for future success. KM absolutely made the right call. Stafford will need lots of work.

By LadyDog 05

January 7, 2009 3:37 PM | Link to this

Good for the both of them! Moreno and Stafford’s talents have reached a glass ceiling at Georgia. What we saw this year is a good as they would get; especially with our lackluster offensive coordinator. The only thing they could look to gain would be an injury or two! Maybe now Georgia will get in their right mind and find a real offensive coordinator - you know someone who actually knows what he’s doing. And BugKiller - David Greene stayed at Georgia through is Senior season and what team is leading? Staying at Georgia… now that would have a been a complete bust for Stafford! Lastly - Moreno did not HAVE to make this decision in regards to his family’s finances. He made a wise decision because he didnt want to wind up like Earl Campbell of Texas.

By IceDawg

January 7, 2009 3:38 PM | Link to this

Good on ‘em. Hope they do well. Thanks for the two years guys. We move on. In fact, in some ways this will help the team without this distraction hanging over its head. All the what ifs. We’ve got plenty of talent on the offensive side of the ball and more on the way. Who knows, we might even be better with a different mix.

By Dawgonit

January 7, 2009 3:39 PM | Link to this

What would you have told your son? “Stick it out and try to win a championship for all these other people?”. Or, “Make your dream come true, be financially set for life, and take care of the people who truly care about you?”

The posts on here show that most fans only care about the player and not the person.

By 2N4YEARS

January 7, 2009 3:39 PM | Link to this

What Bugkiller said.

By LadyDog05

January 7, 2009 3:40 PM | Link to this

Excellent point, Dean!!!

By Dawgamillion

January 7, 2009 3:40 PM | Link to this

So the Black Jersey Era comes to an end. Some of the best and worst memories in recent years from this group.

By Screwball Willie

January 7, 2009 3:41 PM | Link to this

First off I just gotta say GO DAWGS!!! That goes without saying. Next I must tip my cap to Moreno and Stafford for giving it their all between the hedges over the past 3 years. Dry those tears Dawg fans. This too shall pass. Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? H-E-double hockey sticks NO! We just need to hunker down and cheer on some new bullpups as they now mature into bulldawgs!!!

By Grumpy Dawg

January 7, 2009 3:42 PM | Link to this

Thanks for nothing Stafford. Couldn’t throw well against UF & Bama or play when it counts against GT. Now you’re leaving your team in the lurch. Have fun playing in the Loserville town of Detroit where you’ll carry on their losing streak.

By ScottInJaxBeach

January 7, 2009 3:43 PM | Link to this

Dawg of Pleasure….

I couldn’t have said it better myself! It DOES NOT Matter who we have on the offense if the defense doesn’t get straightened out.

This being said Stafford is in for a very short NFL career. The past proves that Jr QB’s have little to no success in the NFL. I wish him the best though. I agree that JC does not have the arm strength to get the ball downfield to AG. In conclusion there is going to be a HUGE dropoff in the backfield. I have NO FAITH in Caleb King. Richard Samuel proved little to nothing.

By Buzzzzz

January 7, 2009 3:43 PM | Link to this

45-42 and it’s going to get worse.

By Gus

January 7, 2009 3:43 PM | Link to this

Damn! Now we’ll never repeat as National Champions next year! Blumpkin!

By leroy

January 7, 2009 3:44 PM | Link to this

They might as well go pro and take the money. Folks work their entire lives and don’t earn as much as Stafford will be awarded in signing bonus before he ever takes an NFL snap. He’d be a fool to pass that up, same goes for Moreno.

Their legacy at UGA will be familiar- one of unfulfilled potential. Come Friday, UF will have won TWO national titles during their careers at UGA and LSU one. Factor the three embarrassing losses this year and an empty resume is the result.

Take the money and run… you’re playing for third place at best in the SEC next year anyway. UF will be even better next year, so will Alabama and it looks like LSU finally found a QB for the next 3 years. In fact, Paul Johnson has served UGA notice that they aren’t top dawg in their own back yard anymore either.

Stafford and Moreno had their shot and failed to deliver, it looks like the window of opportunity for UGA has closed.

Sorry dawgies, you are what you are- an underachieving football factory that produces pros but no titles.

By jacketbacker

January 7, 2009 3:45 PM | Link to this

2 in a row is looking pretty good!!…its a GREAT day to be a jacket!…..

45-42

67-62

THWG!!!

By JB

January 7, 2009 3:46 PM | Link to this

Stafford never threw a long ball to anyone in stride. They all had to adjust to catch it. Mark my words, Cox will light A J Green up. Throws a great long pass. we will not miss a beat with Cox.

By Guidodawg

January 7, 2009 3:46 PM | Link to this

Knowshon did the right thing for him and his family…Stafford is headed for Detroit and will be the reincarnation of Joey Harrington…Big Hat…No Cattle

By Matt

January 7, 2009 3:47 PM | Link to this

Bugkiller I think you nailed it on the head. Anyways thanks guys for your time here and good luck! Go Dawgs!

By Dave Dawg

January 7, 2009 3:47 PM | Link to this

I feel great about Joe Cox and Caleb King for next season. We can have another great year reminiscent of 2005, when D.J. Shockley finally got his shot to start as a senior and we won the SEC.

GO DAWGS!

By John

January 7, 2009 3:47 PM | Link to this

Why was the written statement from Moreno removed from the news story?

By captain obvious

January 7, 2009 3:47 PM | Link to this

Bug Killer,

Whether the Steelers like Bulldog players or not, they just spent a first round pick last year on Rashard Mendenhall or however you spell it, the RB from Illinois and they already have Willie Parker and Mewelde Moore (who is a Mike Tomlin favorite from Minnesota). Knowshon will not be in Pittsburgh next year

By reality check

January 7, 2009 3:48 PM | Link to this

Best of luck 24/7! You were fun to watch and will be fun to watch on the next level. I think with our recruiting that we will be fine. A senior QB is Cox will be fine and we have a stable of backs. Knowshon was a difference maker and a play maker and that will be the hardest to replace. Hopefully some of our younger backs will provide that. I am more concerned at RB than QB. Go DAWGS!

By SK

January 7, 2009 3:48 PM | Link to this

All of you who are so supportive of the football student-athlete who comes to Athens need to go back to this years membership & Ticket Priority Information book and see page 2. Its costs over $31,000 to keep these kids in school per year- that’s the money that you pay to keep them in school for FREE. Both were never going to stay at GA since the day they took their first snap - all they wanted was the chance to make a name for themselves and then bolt when the time was right. Frankly I am glad this is over and we can start to put more emphasis on the team as a whole and not a few players who think their presence is the only thing that makes this team work. Nuff said…

By dale

January 7, 2009 3:48 PM | Link to this

One was from Jersey and the other from Texas. What the hell do they care about Georgia? Greene and Pollack anyday.

By Bama Dawg

January 7, 2009 3:49 PM | Link to this

To most of you idiots posting here, why the hell don’t you jump off the wagon and go cheer for the Trade School. I guarantee you neither Stafford, Moreno, Richt or anyone else associated with the UGA program never gave less than 100% and did their best to win every game. Not one person on this blog would pass up the millions these guys will make to stay around for another year of getting pounded for virtually nothing.

I think Herschel said it best, what else to I have to prove and why shouldn’t I get paid.

If you hate the players and coaching staff so much, get the hell off the bandwagon!

By BigDawg

January 7, 2009 3:50 PM | Link to this

“Hurt us in recruiting” I don’t know how you look at it, but 2 new scholarships just opened up

By dangit

January 7, 2009 3:51 PM | Link to this

Well I’m not surprised that Knowshon left, but I think Matt’s going to figure out that he really needed that last year at UGA. He’s just not ready. I watched too many overthrown or just plain bad passes this year to beleive he has what it takes. There’s never anything wrong with a little extra practice, it’s only going to make you better.

Oh well…C’est la vie.

By BobDog

January 7, 2009 3:51 PM | Link to this

Gman, I was questioning the decision to redshirt Moreno, but I didn’t see him that year. I’m sure he could have been a good runner, but could he pass-block would have been the question.

All the best to Stafford and Moreno. It was fun watching them.

Now Joe Cox will get a well-deserved chance to start for Georgia. He stuck it out and didn’t transfer out like many top HS recruits would have done. I feel confident that Cox will do just fine. Now if we can get some strong RB play.

By reality check

January 7, 2009 3:51 PM | Link to this

I couldn’t disagree with poor ole Leroy more. When Peyton went to the NFL then Tennessee won a National Championship. I think Cox may still provide that and we don’t have the monster of expectations hanging over our head. PJ at Tech does provide some concern but we will figure them out and start another run of “W’s”. Go DAWGS!

By None-ya...

January 7, 2009 3:53 PM | Link to this

Yeah its a great idea to go Pro w/o finishing college first… until you get hurt. Then there is no NFL money and no degree to fall back on….

By joeybagodoughnuts

January 7, 2009 3:54 PM | Link to this

Dogs will be fine on ‘09! Stafford threw a bunch of INT’s we will not miss those at all. The bulldogs are very deep at running back, we have a lot of talent in the backfield. I for one am not that worried.

By Peter

January 7, 2009 3:55 PM | Link to this

GT repeat next year……. How exciting !

By BullDawg Rick

January 7, 2009 3:56 PM | Link to this

I wish Knowshown & Matthew the very best at the next level!

They are D@mned Good Dawgs!!

Good Luck & Health to them in the NFL!!

By RxDawg

January 7, 2009 3:56 PM | Link to this

And so it happens. Knowshon was a Knowbrainer, good luck to you. You are a footballer. Stafford is a bit of a surprise. You don’t see QB’s bolting early very often, but good luck to you as well. Out of all of this, I’m really glad that Joe Cox is going to have a significant senior year. I have always been a fan of Joe and I really think we will have a chance to do great things with him at the helm. It would of been sad to see him ride the bench all his UGA career. Well, looks like we just freed up 2 scholarship spots so lets go get some more young’ns. Go DAWGS!

By BobDog

January 7, 2009 3:56 PM | Link to this

Screwball Willie, you’re right! It wasn’t over when the Japanese invaded France, either.

By hallcountyobserver

January 7, 2009 3:57 PM | Link to this

bug killer…where did you get your inside info on the financial situation of the staffords or is that just another white vs black statement. it has been discussed many times in these blogs about the financial strain the stafford’s put themselves in by moving to athens. i dont have inside info like so many of you do. and dont even act like you are concerned about either of the two players pro careers. it is all about what they could do for the dawgs.

By Dave Dawg

January 7, 2009 3:57 PM | Link to this

Stafford will like be the #1 pick in the draft, and at least top 5 — OF COURSE HE’S GOING PRO and who can blame him!

Moreno is a tail-back - a position with a high risk of injury - and can go now in the first round — OF COURSE HE’S GOING PRO and who can blame him!

Good luck DAWGS!

Take note recruiting prospect: Come play at UGA, get picked in the first round of the NFL draft.

By GW

January 7, 2009 3:59 PM | Link to this

What a bunch of idiots on this blog. I thought Japan, not Germany, bombed Pearl Harbor. What does that have to do with UGA football anyway? I wish all the fair weather fans and folks crowding the campus just to tailgate would go to the NFL too. Good luck to Stafford and Moreno.

By Chuck

January 7, 2009 4:00 PM | Link to this

Stafford & Mo-Reno were 89% of the Georgia offense. How are you kidding dawg blog guy with your overly unreal plug. Joe Cox will not be drafted by the NFL. There will be a tremendous drop-off in passing ability downfield.

By SCBDAWG

January 7, 2009 4:01 PM | Link to this

STAFFORD HAS JUST DONE UGA A BIG FAVOR, JOE COX WILL WIN,WIN,WIN. IT IS ALL HE KNOWS. DRESS WARM MATTY IT IS COLD IN DETROIT. GOOD LUCK TO KNOWSHAN, I WILL ENJOY WATCHING YOU PLAY ON SUNDAYS.

By Erin425

January 7, 2009 4:01 PM | Link to this

I to am a hurt dog!!! But we have to realize people that yeah our talent is leaving but so are other teams. Tebow and Harvin is leaving Fla, Oklahoma is losing their QB and possibly their head coach. Ohio St is losing their seniors, USC is losing their defense and maybe their QB. Texas is losing their reciever who tourched Ohio St. So Hey we aren’t the only big name school losing key players. But we have to be the big name school who ajusts the fastest. This also should free up 2 more scholorships to go all out with and sign the biggest 2 players. I’ll still cheer for them as long as its not against the Falcons

By Bill King

January 7, 2009 4:02 PM | Link to this

My name is Bill King. I got this goofy looking UGA shirt at Wal-Mart. They are now on sale for 70% off!

Folks, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I didn’t got to school at UGA. I went to Valdosta State. It was a dream of mine to go to Athens (still would like to catch a live game), but it didn’t work out for me.

That being said, ThAnk you Stafford and Moreno. It’s been a great ride. You are both DGDs.

Get excited, folks. It’s going to be a great year in 2009 for UGA football. We will win the BCS title…FINALLY.

UGA 2009 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?

After all, nothing says “Go Dawgs” and “I pork my sister” like an ignorant UGA sidewalk fan predicting a championship.

Yours,

Bill

By Mikey

January 7, 2009 4:03 PM | Link to this

I think Joe Cox will be fine like Shock was, only difference is he has not gotten many snaps like Shock did.. Hey, there’s always Logan Gray/ Aaron Murray/ Zach Mettenberg…

Tailback: Caleb and Richard S will be better and what about Washaun Ealey? bet he doesnt redshirt !!

By Sam

January 7, 2009 4:03 PM | Link to this

Defense will never win us games as long as Willie is running the show. We are not in good shape at running back. Caleb King is or will be an underperforming bust. He doesn’t work hard and he loses focus. Samuel is more of a full back than a running back, and why in the world did we ever have him running back kickoffs? Which brings me to the worst part of the team. Our kick off schemes are atrocious.

By Ben

January 7, 2009 4:03 PM | Link to this

smell you later. thanks for the flashes and imaginary championships.

By Ike Clanton

January 7, 2009 4:03 PM | Link to this

To all you knuckleheads that say Stafford will be a Lion, you are saying he will be the first player drafted?? Don’t think so. He is more likely gonna be a Chief or Viking. I see Moreno a Bronco.

By Dan

January 7, 2009 4:04 PM | Link to this

It’s too simple to say UGA lost 95.5% of their offense and need to make it up. Georgia has the talent to replace them and will have great recruits in the pipeline. Maybe a good thing to take the preseason pressure off. Go DAWGS.

By CigarDawg

January 7, 2009 4:05 PM | Link to this

I agree with BugKiller’s assessment. Stafford’s career can be summed up with the words “Unrealized Potential” or “Unfinished Business”. NO National Championship, NO SEC Championship, not even an SEC East championship. Zip. Zilch. Nada.

We all watched him with hope and patience from his freshman year as he consistently made bad decisions to throw into coverage or fail to throw the ball away in favor of sacks. He never did fix those problems. His last bad passing decision cost us 6 points and the game against Tech (we only lost by 3 points, remember?)

He never did hit the long pass consistently and he still can’t. Up to his last game, he continued to under-throw receivers on long routes and throw behind them on short routes. The Michigan St QB outshined him by far, as did Colt McCoy his entire career. Strong arm notwithstanding, he never developed a consistent touch. Spare me the rhetoric about stats, they are relative. Championships are the test of the man and Stafford gets an “F”.

I expected more from someone who is purported to be such a competitor. I expected a true competitor to stay and “finish the drill” by bringing home a division title, conference title and possibly the Big Title, maybe even the Heisman. His legacy now will be as an underachiever and deservedly so.

I find it telling that even the commentators at the C1 Bowl agreed he needed an extra year in College to develop. If he isn’t the #1 QB taken in the draft, then he should know his lackluster season this year cost him millions - millions he could have regained with a successful 2009 season. Easy come, easy go I guess.

So long and thanks for the memories of what almost was.

By Dawgonit

January 7, 2009 4:05 PM | Link to this

I love that talk about a “college degree”. I’ve got one. All the years you work in a career with your college degree won’t add up to the signing bonus these guys will get. If they get hurt, they can probably pay their own way for the last year or two of college, right?

By Gadog

January 7, 2009 4:05 PM | Link to this

Buzzzz, GT won one game in 8 years against UGA, and then couldn’t even score a touchdown against LSU in their bowl game. GT is a one time flash in the pan, here today, and already gone. The end. Goodbye!

By Dawgzilla

January 7, 2009 4:05 PM | Link to this

Uuhhh GW, Ever seen Animal House?

Don’t take yourself so seriously.

That wouldn’t be GW Bush would it?

By hop

January 7, 2009 4:05 PM | Link to this

i think joe cox will be just fine,especially when one understands that joe is far more accurate thrower then stafford.

most NFL qbs today put far more importance on getting the ball to the receiver where it can be caught, then having a gun ,for an arm that is not very dependable.

knowshon is by far the biggest loss and one that will be felt the most.

i can remember when herschel left in ‘82 and all felt an 7-4, or 6-5 would be the result in ‘83,but that team finish with one loss and a victory over texas in the cotton bowl.

this team has more talent than the ‘83 team and with a far better potential qb’s with cox and logan gray.

speaking of logan gray, he brings a dual threat with a very good arm and great running speed than can cause problems on the defense. we have not had this dual capability since DJ.

THE 09 SEASON COULD BE A HUGE SURPRISE!

By Carpet's of Dalton

January 7, 2009 4:06 PM | Link to this

Is it my eyes or is Richt wearing a sweat shirt “based on the picture on the front page of AJC” while “Spooner” and “Who is Dywer” dressed in suits.

I hope I’m wrong cause there is a glare from Richt’s sun tan.

By Otter

January 7, 2009 4:06 PM | Link to this

GW, watch Animal House.

By Roman

January 7, 2009 4:08 PM | Link to this

Stafford was a disappointment.Good QB, not even close to being great. Have loads of fun in D-City.You will soon find that $$$ isn’t everything.

Cox in ‘09!! Murray in ‘10!!!!!

By Scott

January 7, 2009 4:08 PM | Link to this

Georgia will be better in 2009 than it was in 2008. Too many people only know about the guys that throw, run, and catch. The guys in the trenches are just as important, and both lines will be better next year. Cox will be solid. Dawgs just need Caleb to step up and they’ll be back in the NC race.

By Dana X. Bible

January 7, 2009 4:08 PM | Link to this

Back around Christmastime, I said UGA would just load up again, and would not be hurt by the departure of those two. The next guys will be young, and will have to learn - but they will.

By Dawgonit

January 7, 2009 4:08 PM | Link to this

If Stafford’s mind wasn’t made up long ago, it should have been made in the fourth quarter of the Capitol One Bowl. He took a shot on our own goal line and got his legs folded under him. He came up holding his back. That could have been it. You would have to truly be an idiot to pass up first round money to play one more year of college football.

By Dawgz Fanz

January 7, 2009 4:09 PM | Link to this

Man, we will be lucky to win many next year. Definite losses to FL and GT next year.

By hair-lipped dog

January 7, 2009 4:10 PM | Link to this

are we now able to say rebuilding is our excuse?

mark, mark!

By MW

January 7, 2009 4:10 PM | Link to this

I think Georgia will be a better team next year. Stafford was not a leader. He never really improved at the QB position. Oh yeah he has a great arm like Jamarcus Russell did and look what a great pro he has been. In his defense he is a great kid and I wish him well. Knowshon became too much of a Knowshon lover IMHO. Did I hear correctly he was sent back to NJ last summer because his attitude was poor. As a former high school coach a less talented athlete with a great attitude is an asset any day over a talented athlete with a poor attitude. I do think he grew up as the season progressed and he would have done himself a favor if a humble Knowshon had returned and grown some more next year. That said Joe Cox deserves a shot and an injury free GA Bulldog team will be a force to be reckoned with. Hey we might even get them rings with ………….. no not the Tech score but the score from us winning the National Championship.

By RxDawg

January 7, 2009 4:12 PM | Link to this

JB, your absolutley right.

By Dawgonit

January 7, 2009 4:12 PM | Link to this

Bill King,

The only thing that sounds more ignorant than a UGA fan predicting a national championship in 09 is a Tech fan doing the same.

The teams that beat Tech this year had 20 losses combined. And you got tech fans predicting championships and giving out rings and lifetime coaching contracts and million dollar raises.

By Dogsforever

January 7, 2009 4:13 PM | Link to this

The Red and Black will continue

By Next Year

January 7, 2009 4:15 PM | Link to this

This is the best news of the day for all other team SEC fans. There will be new faces and talent next year, but UGA has lost its two shining stars. I just hope they come back and get their degree. The money is good now, but when they get older or possibly get hurt, the degree has more weight. It is all business and wish them the best from this Gamecock fan. BTW, Eric Norwood decided to stay - one may laugh, but 2009 may be USC’s year! I am sure GT and FL are jumping for joy, especially!

By SWEET T

January 7, 2009 4:16 PM | Link to this

I’m a huge Dawgs fan and I think this may be a good thing. Knowshown and Stafford are full of themselves. Wait and see how they fare in the NFL. Knowshown should have waited one more year aleast. They are a couple of drama queens.

By Reality

January 7, 2009 4:17 PM | Link to this

Dawgz Fanz, what are you talking about??

We lost to UF by 39 pts this year and just lost 95% of our offense while UF is preparing for their 2nd national title in 3 years. Don’t you think we are closing the gap?

As far as GT goes, sure we lsot by 3 poits but needed 45pts to keep it close. We should be fine losing the guy who threw for 5 TD passes.

By Alex

January 7, 2009 4:19 PM | Link to this

I have to agree with Ike. The smart money says Stafford ends up in Kansas City unless the Vikings are able to trade up. There is an outside shot that the Bears will try to move up, but they don’t have the trade assets Minnesota does. And how can you possibly question the decision to turn pro. He’ll be guaranteed $20-30 million as the number 2 or 3 pick in the draft. Get real. He didn’t turn his back on UGA and he isn’t Rex Grossman or Joey Harrington. He’s go a Phillip Rivers arm and he’ll have Adrian Peterson or Larry Johnson to hand the ball to in 2010. He’ll be fine!

By AP

January 7, 2009 4:20 PM | Link to this

No expectations. Everyone will be talking all summer about how we won’t compete, we’re too young, to undisciplined. Our team will be dangerous if they come together, work thier tails off this offseason, and become a more mentally sharp unit and play to prove something. If I were an opponent I would be nervous! Ought to be a fun ride! See you in Stillwater!

By cdawg

January 7, 2009 4:20 PM | Link to this

There are worse things than making millions in the NFL. Even if it is for Detroit. I can’t blame either of them.

By MoDawg (a.k.a. 256-160)

January 7, 2009 4:20 PM | Link to this

Well, we might as well just skip fielding a team next year because there’s no way we can compete, now…

Good grief, people. Get a grip!

UGA will live on and be fine. We have some very capable people ready to step in and win games next year.

I wish Matt and Knowshon the very best! They represented themselves and the university very well during their time, but their time has passed. Once a Dawg, always a Dawg, dadgum it!!

Put the Kleenex away and let’s hunker down, hairy Dawgs!!

Techsters, regardless of what you think, we will bring a team and just as many fans as you have with us to Atlanta next year. I wouldn’t expect the outcome to come close to resembling this year’s fluke. Enjoy it while you can.

256-160, 38-3 Ha,ha,ha,ha!!!

By Steve

January 7, 2009 4:22 PM | Link to this

You can’t pass up that $$$, wish them well it’s their decision, they’ll have to live with it.

By Doug

January 7, 2009 4:22 PM | Link to this

I for one am glad Stafford is leaving. I think Joe Cox is the better passer and after 5 yrs should be an expert at the offense. On the running back scene I think Richard Samual is the best back with a combination of speed and power. While the defense looked good in the bowl game, Michigan State is hardly Florida, LSU, Alabama or Auburn. Let’s not get sucked into a one game sugar high. Martinez still has to go. As we all saw, CMR got upset at some of the defensive lineups and coordination…AND REMEMBER… we played for the national champoionship the year after Herschel left and we went to the final 4 the year after Dominique left. With no clear superstar(s) the team tends to rally around each other more and play like a team. I think we will have a good season next year.

By kennyh

January 7, 2009 4:22 PM | Link to this

come on dawg nation…thank these two boys for all they have done and cherish the memories..life goes on..new blood may be good.

By DenverDawg

January 7, 2009 4:22 PM | Link to this

Don’t let the door hit you on your way out, fellas. I guess this makes me part of the ignorant minority, but give me Dawgs that want to represent the school, the state and the program FOR FOUR YEARS! GRADUATE! Show people you care about getting your degree, in case your dreams of NFL “stardom and riches” don’t pan out, or your family spends your money like it’s their own… I’m not interested in what they do, where they go now. Thanks for all the championships, boys… NOT! We’ll remember Stafford just like we remember Zeier…

By Cal

January 7, 2009 4:23 PM | Link to this

If college championships are the test of a man, then T. Martin must be a more successful man than Peyton Manning. What a stupid comment!

By Fuuf

January 7, 2009 4:23 PM | Link to this

Don’t be so quick to anoint Joe Cox the starting QB for next year. It’s going to be a heated battle in the spring between Cox and Logan Gray for the starting job. We know Gray is mobile like Shockley was, but haven’t really seen his arm much.

By mixxo

January 7, 2009 4:23 PM | Link to this

Good luck to both of them.

Stafford is still 2 or 3 years away from playing in the NFL though. He’s definitely NOT prime QB material. Still makes “kid” decisions. No footwork.

Knowshon will start right away.

By hirsutedawg

January 7, 2009 4:23 PM | Link to this

Offense is not our problem folks…our challenge lies in two areas

1. We played with no heart, no identity on defense this year. Think about how many big plays we made on D this season. Bet you can count them on one hand.

2. As much as it pains me to say it…we are turning into one of those schools like the Miami’s & FSU’s of the world where all we do is jump around and yap and dance. It all starts with CMR and he’d better start fixin’ it soon. Lay off all the 5 star recruits and get me some %*&%#!@ football players in Athens.

That is all.

By TechCrybaby

January 7, 2009 4:24 PM | Link to this

I have to agree with Optimistic Dawg: “It won’t matter.” Meaning, Georgia already has the recruits to stay in business.

At the same time, you have to realize that Tech will beat Georgia this year, just as they did last year. That’s because UGA is sort of, on a level, while Tech is on the rise. It should be a good game in Atlanta, with both coming at each other with blood in their eye.

By Dawgs1

January 7, 2009 4:25 PM | Link to this

To GW - please go watch Animal House and you will get the joke of “Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? No!”

No way anyone on this blog would turn down a guaranteed 20-35 million dollars. Good luck to Stafford and Moreno. Go Dawgs!!

By Wondering

January 7, 2009 4:25 PM | Link to this

Anybody ever see Stafford smile while at UGA? (Other than the keg photos)

By dawger

January 7, 2009 4:26 PM | Link to this

Maybe Richt will declare for the NFL next year

By Laughing at Georgia

January 7, 2009 4:27 PM | Link to this

HA HA HA HA HA PREASEASON # 1!!!!! NATIONAL CHAMPS 2008! HA HA HA HA You pick LOSERS, You die with LOSERS. STAFFORD AND MORENO leave georgia just like they found her…..WITH NOTHING! Can’t wait to see STAPHORD getting knocked down as the o-line collapses around him in DET-ROT! HA HA HA
STAPHORD..”ah,its a real tuff decison,ah, whether i should man up and come back to “my” school and give em all i got or, go cash a check,get drunk,an go cow tippin with ma buddies back home in off season. ah,i wanna be a role model so im gonna cash that check while i can, ya know,for they find out im a flop.” KNOWSHEET..”i just wants my payday outa SEC”. HA HA This Is The Best.

By Fuuf

January 7, 2009 4:27 PM | Link to this

There’s no doubt the loss of Stafford and Moreno is going to hurt, but there is some solid talent behind them. Logan Gray and Joe Cox are both solid QBs who will be battling for the starting job. Samuel and King are both solid RBs and I am thankful they both have a year of playing experience now!

That being said, if Tebow is back for Florida, then you can go ahead and book a repeat of 08 with 2nd place in SEC East.

By CHARLOTTE DAWG

January 7, 2009 4:28 PM | Link to this

You Techies are really setting yourselves up for some harsh payback next year. And we are not going to be nice about it. The payback will start from the high school stadium and continue to Marta as we all head home chanting “Nerds, Nerds, Nerds” as the train arrives. And to return the favor…we will go on to your blog and rub it in until April. Can’t wait. Your going to make the victory very, very sweet for us when it usually isn’t a big deal. So thanks. (but we will refrain from making rings)

But to real Georgia fans; you’ll actually see Green and Durham catch passes in stride for once. Something we rarely saw with Stafford. The loss of Moreno is much, much worse yet he made the right decision. Stafford made another bone-head decision just like he occasionally did on the field.

Look for Joe Cox to be a John Parker Wilson-like QB and simply a game manager. Last I checked, Wilson’s school won 12 games and was the runner up in the SEC. I’d take that in a heart beat, especially with in knucklehead coaches we have. JPW never won any games for Bama, BUT HE NEVER LOST ANY FOR THEM EITHER!!!!

Look for Georgia to start off slow next year and end up strong. This is why we recruit. And if the RB’s don’t produce, put Logan Gray on the field for some yards. And don’t forget about Dontavius Jackson at RB too. Ealey will redshirt pending no injuries to King and Samuel.

Go Dawgs!

By 84Dawg

January 7, 2009 4:28 PM | Link to this

Doug: We played for the MNC twice with Herschell and never once since his departure.

The Cotton Bowl in ‘84 only had MNC implications for #2 Texas.

By Leon

January 7, 2009 4:29 PM | Link to this

Hey buzzzz & jacketbacker… did you hear about the Tech student that pulled a five pound booger out of his nose?

His head caved in before he could eat it.

Go Dawgs!

By uga_b

January 7, 2009 4:30 PM | Link to this

If had qualified for the Consulting Firm Draft as a junior, I would have left early. This really is not a surprise. The only surprise is that I don’t care they are leaving. We have talent behind them and the defense is what needs to get better. Its just a shame we wasted them this year.

By Red GA Dawg

January 7, 2009 4:30 PM | Link to this

Good show for two Great Dawgs, gives others inspiration, thanks Joe Cox for sticking with UGA. I can not complain as I could never do what these two men have done for UGA. If bloggers can do better I am sure all the coaches want you to walk on.

By Dawgonit

January 7, 2009 4:31 PM | Link to this

Tech looked like it was “on the rise” in that Peach Bowl debacle.

By GA70

January 7, 2009 4:31 PM | Link to this

Why would Stafford want to hang around Bobo & Co. another year and probably not be any better off for it? At least he may have someone on the team that eventually drafts him who can teach him something about the art and science of being a top notch QB. I really don’t blame him for leaving. He certainly won’t be losing a whole lot.

By FatDawg

January 7, 2009 4:31 PM | Link to this

Dang, now we won’t be two-time, Preseason National Champs…

By Too Easy

January 7, 2009 4:32 PM | Link to this

GW: He’s on a roll.

By CaliDawg

January 7, 2009 4:32 PM | Link to this

Knowshon and Matt-

Thanks for choosing Georgia, representing us well, and providing us some great memories on Saturdays! Best of luck in the NFL.

By For States rights

January 7, 2009 4:32 PM | Link to this

Where do we send the bill for repayment of the scholarship money paid to Stafford and Moreno? We upheld our end of the contract….why can’t they?

By RAMBLE ON!!!

January 7, 2009 4:34 PM | Link to this

I didn’t see the news conference…busy saving the planet.

Any mention of them coming back and getting their degrees?

I’m guessing no.

Speaking of coming back and getting their degree, did ya’ll see Calvin Johnson at the Basketball game last night against GT?

67-62, ya’ll lost.

How bout it Billy boy…do you know or care what a college degree is?

And never, ever use the analogy of The Beatles when speaking of the mutt players. How dare you, do it again, and we’ll roll the score up on you next time!!!

By bug-stomper

January 7, 2009 4:35 PM | Link to this

My take…I’d rather pull for a bunch of crippled, broke down Dawgs, recruited from the church badminton team than to be a Tech Geek fan!! Just my opinion of course.

By Too Easy

January 7, 2009 4:35 PM | Link to this

GW: Shhhhh. Screwball Willie is on a roll.

By Bored of the Go-Dawg nation

January 7, 2009 4:38 PM | Link to this

I hope theres no team out there who is really hoping to rely on Stafford to turn their team around. The guy has no grasp of the game. Without a Randy Moss in-the-making receiver like Green, he’d have done well to complete 30% of his passes. When did he ever read a blitz and check down? Jamarcus Russell all over again. Don’t do it Detroit!!! You will never win again! the big arm hides the truth!!!

By reasonable

January 7, 2009 4:38 PM | Link to this

Folks - been a Dawg fan since 59 as a young kid and played a little in my time. Some thoughts. First, Stafford is a competitor and led the victory along with KM over Fla last year. An extra year’s seasoning would have helped him but he is going to be in the top five or six and I suspect the firts QB taken. Second, some of ints and overthrows are caused by breakdowns in route running by receivers or balls tipped out of their hands. No one player can be faulted or credited when a team does not meet expectations. He has never played behind a top flight line at UGA, was taking a beating and handing in there. He is a great pro prospect and we should all wish him the best. He was a team player and gave his all. Why should he pass up millions and risk a career ending injury. As to Moreno, I have rarely seen a player with more intensity. To say he is not a team player or gave his all is crazy. The kid is a great back and the only thing keeping him behind Walker and Hearst is his lack of straight-away speed (fast but not home run fast like those two). Commentors who note that a RB only has so many carries in his body are right. Further, its easier for a RB to make the adjustment to pro ball if they have run a pro type offense and can catch the ball. I wish him as well as Stafford the best. Lay off Bobo, with that beat up line, his offense still put up monster numbers. The problem this year were 1. injuries like I have never seen, 2. a very weak defense, and 3. abysmal special teams. College teams are new every year with players leaving and new ones coming in. Its quite possible that we could be 8-4 or 9-3. Its equally possible that we could get 10 wins or more. Hone of us know how a team will come together or the injuries it will suffer. Finally, for al the Tech folks, you had a great year but the LSU game was a step back. I would not worry too much, as I think you have a very good coach. To declare the DAWGS dead however, and the return to a Tech donminance is really stretching the bounds of fantasy. Lets see next year. Richt did not forget how to coach and I suspect that WM will have to produce on defense next year or he might be gently moved out the door. Good luck to MS and KM, you’re both great ball players.

By girldawg

January 7, 2009 4:39 PM | Link to this

Dawgs will be fine in 09 Joe Cox will step up and lead the offense unlike Stafford did but if only we could send our defensive coordinator to the NFL draft along with Stafford and Moreno.

By thomas the train

January 7, 2009 4:40 PM | Link to this

We can file their legacy under Quincy Carter. Hey Matthew and Knowshon, don’t come back. You were never here anyway.

By D.Ellis

January 7, 2009 4:41 PM | Link to this

Actually as talented and hard hitting as Samuel is I would move him to LB where he can develop into a head hunter with nasty speed…picture Curran but only faster… and open the job for co #1’s between King/D. Jackson. C. Thomas will be the scat back Tyson Browning type.

Cox knows the offense and has een in the fire…..BUT NOT THE SEC FIRE. Alot of you folks are gonna see the difference when the SEC schedule hits between Stafford who alot of people complained about…and Joe Cox….who that I can remember made 1 of his only starts at Ole Miss and got yanked. Not trying to put Cox down by any means…BUT PEOPLE LOOKING AT NEXT SEASON AND COMPARING IT TO 2005 WITH DJ SHOCK ARE GOING TO HAVE A RUDE AWAKENING….COX IS NO SHOCKLEY.

-Try and llok at the positives that come out of this.

-A. Gray will either become a full time QB….or WR/PR/KR player

-B. This gives the young stable of RB’s…EALY/JACKSON/THOMAS/KING/SAMUEL…who I ithnk should be moved to LB…a legit shot to fight and compete…..for 2 years all the RB’s have been competeing for 2nd string…..now the prize is open.

C. Depending on how Gray looks A. Murray is going to get tons of looks as a true fresh. I would redshirt Z. Met.

Good Luck to Staff and KM. Thanks fro the memories and good luck on Sundays.

GO DAWGS!

By mark

January 7, 2009 4:41 PM | Link to this

Everyone assumes Detoilet will draft Stafford first. He has the arm but he needs polish and still makes questionable decisions. And 1 thing we know is nobody knows who is coaching Detoilet. That isnt first choice for coaches. I surely pity their draft choices. I doubt their money will ease the pain of being in the pro football hall of fame as the only team to loose 16 games. Maybe Matt should flunk their Psych. test.

By Scott

January 7, 2009 4:42 PM | Link to this

Gadog…GT beat UGA at UGA…that will never change!!!!!!!!!! Another thing won’t change …..UGA sucks and is now even worse…..hahahahahahahhhaaahahahahah!!!!!!!

By CharlotteDawg is a coward

January 7, 2009 4:42 PM | Link to this

Big words from a little man. Since neither you nor your hick friends have any say on the outcome of the actual game, idle words that you are going to somehow pay us “Techies” back for last year. I expect the players, who actually do have a say on the outcome, to make their own statement at Bobby Dodd this fall and make it two in a row of what could be a long streak…

By DawgHater

January 7, 2009 4:43 PM | Link to this

Hey Puppy Fans!

Bama ownes you….gators own you…and now PJ ownes you. I don’t know what staff and mereno thinking…they didn’t do diddly against strong teams. Let’em go!!! uga’s on the slippery slope baby…the new tennessee of the sec!!!!

waahooohaahahoooohahahaha!!!!

By RoaminDog

January 7, 2009 4:43 PM | Link to this

BugKiller had it right in the second post. Stafford made a mistake when you look at the history of success, or lack of success for early entry QBs.

Those looking at the initial contract money are short sighted. To get the really big money you need more than that first big contract. You need some success in the NFL and all the big money that comes with the second and subsequent contracts. Ask Joey Harrington, Ryan Leaf,etc. if they would rather have had success and be playing for an NFL team in a starting role with all of the endorsements and money that goes with it or take the one fat contract.

If Stafford is in it just for the big bucks, he will only get that one contract. I had hoped that he wanted much more.

By Forrest Gump

January 7, 2009 4:43 PM | Link to this

Performance, or lack of it, at UGA has never been about talent. Georgia is in the top five in NFL players, but never meets that potential on the college playing field. There is a sense of entitlement and lack of discipline that starts with the coaching staff. Yesterday, Richt was patting himself on the back for a great coaching job. A season record of 75% is not great, considering how many give me games were on the schedule. He was lucky to win the games with UK and Auburn. Richt showed his true character with the disgraceful display of bad sportsmanship in the UF game last year. Georgia will continue to be a second-tier team, which is obviously good enough for Richt. Keep up the good work, Mark!

By KP

January 7, 2009 4:43 PM | Link to this

Well, today is a rather sad day for us at our house. Telling my 7 yr old that #24 and #7 will not be playing next year was tough. My kids wear those jerseys as well. I wish both of them the best of luck, we have awesome memories! They wore the “G” well!

By GK

January 7, 2009 4:44 PM | Link to this

Will any of the seniors at the University of Georgia also get to hold a press conference to announce they are leaving the university? WTF!

By Ramblin Wrecker

January 7, 2009 4:44 PM | Link to this

Actually, you should panic. Caleb King is a nice back, but I haven’t seen in him flashes of a top tier running back like I did when I saw from Moreno the minute he hit the field for the first time. Richard Samuel could also be good, but he has shown a lack of mental focus in his duties as kick returner.

Joe Cox couldn’t beat out Joe T. the third or Stafford as a true freshman. And he’s hardly comparable to DJ Shockley. Shockley was good enough to push David Greene and get snaps on the field. I don’t recall Cox rotating series with Stafford after he established himself in the second half of his freshman season. I predict a similar situation with Aaron Murray as happened with Stafford. He’ll get a chance to win the job, but will struggle enough to keep Joe Cox in the mix early on (playing the role of Joe T. III circa 2006), while Logan Gray will get some looks when both Cox and Murray struggle (in the role of Joe Cox circa 2006).

AJ Green is every bit as good as a freshman as Massoquai was as a senior. But he can’t throw the ball to himself, and he will certainly draw their opponents best coverage, which leaves Moore and Durham and no significant TE.

Good luck pups. Looks like a winning streak is about to begin.

TO HELL WITH GEORGIA!!!

By Shawn

January 7, 2009 4:45 PM | Link to this

Tech gonna be on a roll. sorry dawgs. Paul Johnson going to have his own players who he recruits. UGA the next will finish 5th in the SEC

By Real Dawg Fan

January 7, 2009 4:46 PM | Link to this

What is wrong with you people. Your bashing 2 great players that made UGA football better. Things didn’t turn out like the expectations but thats life. I wish you both luck and hope you have great pro careers. To the person crying about them getting a free ride at GA they don’t owe you are anybody else anything. These players don’t get paid to play at GA and the university made a ton of money off of Stafford and Moreno. They are doing what you or I would both do. Take the money you can only play for so long and take so many hits especially a RB. The Dawgs will be ok its just new blood will get there chance.

By Use to like Blogs

January 7, 2009 4:46 PM | Link to this

I used to enjoy reading blogs until the nay sayers and techies took over the UGA board. We’re going to be in GREAT shape next year! For some of you, give your tickets to the true DAWG fans, and stay home! Go DAWGS!

By Big Man

January 7, 2009 4:47 PM | Link to this

How many of you are knowledgeable about your team? Only one mention of Dontavious Jackson. He’ll be in the mix.

By Big Jon

January 7, 2009 4:48 PM | Link to this

Life long Bulldawg fan. Lets get used to 10-3 or worse. Georgia coaches have got to first get serious about winning. CMR is okay with 10-3. Lets wake up people. FSU just moved to Athens, that’s all…We have to have a National Championship mindset, talent alone will never win a NC. Sorry…

By Calvin Johnson

January 7, 2009 4:48 PM | Link to this

Stafford,

You are crazy dude! Stay another year and take you chances. You will not last two games with our 0-Line here in Detroit. Seriously, reconsider.

Go Jackets!

By BAMA STAN

January 7, 2009 4:49 PM | Link to this

Hey bend over and take it like real dawgs. Things are getting sideways and I don’t see it ending anytime soon. First humiliated by Alabama, then Florida, then Tech, but more importaantly ALMOST losing to everyone you played except GA Southern and W Carolina. Then ALMOST losing your two best coaches, and now actually losing your 2 best players. I believe Tech is going to make it 2 in a row next year and I know Alabama will.

By DrDawg

January 7, 2009 4:49 PM | Link to this

Stafford will be rich and miserable. This opens up the game for the new kid from Florida who might beat out Cox. Stafford was a technician but never seemed to have the passion of a David Green. We have no problems at running back at all if the line stays healthy. Great lines always produce great running backs. But once again it all comes down to one thing -FLORIDA. Pray that TeBow jumps for the money. We can’t stand to see him another year in Jacksonville.

By Dogbyte

January 7, 2009 4:50 PM | Link to this

I’m glad to see Joe Cox get his chance. He has paid his dues and deserves it. It may turn out like Tereshinki did but I doubt it. He doesn’t have all the natural talents of Stafford but he is a leader. And there will be some studs behind him to push him. As for RB: There is an old saying that “average lines make good backs look average to good. Good lines make average backs look good to great.”

Go Dawgs!

By MoDawg (a.k.a. 256-160)

January 7, 2009 4:50 PM | Link to this

RAMBLE ON!!!

I thought you were better than that. Guess not.

256-160

By Gene

January 7, 2009 4:52 PM | Link to this

It will be interesting to see how Stafford turns out. I think Moreno is overrated and won’t be bouncing up so fast when guys like Erlacher flatten him.

By dawghater

January 7, 2009 4:53 PM | Link to this

Whaaahooohaooooohahhahooooooo!!!!

Do ya’ll hear all that pain down in athens between the weeds?? Whahohahahoooo!!

Mereno will be tashard choice’s backup in dallas…wahhoahahhahaooooahahahha!!!!!!!!

By Herschel Talker

January 7, 2009 4:54 PM | Link to this

Bill King is a joke.

Ramblin Wrecker likes to do men

By Jeff

January 7, 2009 4:54 PM | Link to this

Did we even win our own division with either of these guys? What big game did Stafford win for us? Greene and Shockley are DAWGS! Stafford only looks out for himself. We will miss KM, but not as much as people think. Ealey, Samuel, and King are all GREAT backs. Cox is a senior QB with some game experience. We also have a nice change of pace with Gray, and who knows how good Murray will be. This just provides us with more question marks.

I am tired of watching Stafford not be able to put touch on the ball. I am tired of watching our O go absent for entire quarters of a game. A QB has to lead so that those things don’t happen. Stafford never did.

What championships did we win with these guys? NOTHING. They are both great talents, but neither can lead. Hopefully our team can come together in 2009.

By UGA fans are one big contradiction

January 7, 2009 4:56 PM | Link to this

The ongoing contradictions thrown out by UGA fans get better and better each year.

In one breath UGA fans claim Joe Cox will either be better than Stafford, who will be a top 3 NFL pick) or there will be no dropoff with Cox and then in another claim Florida will be awful if they lose Tebow (wont be this year)while at the same time claiming Tebow will never make it in the NFL. So much Irony, hypocrisy and contradictions from the UGA faithful.

It’s nothing new. This is the same bunch who blabs on and on about the series record with UF even though you have to be well over 50 years old to have seen a winning record vs. UF in their lifetime and then when it comes to the series record vs. UT or Bama they act as if the series record means nothing.

This is the same group who talks smack to UF about Jean Shorts even though you can go into any Wal Mart in Georgia and see enough jean Short wearing UGA fans to fill the Georgia Dome.

This is the same group who try and talk smack about UF’s academics even though UF has been ranked ahead of UGA Academically more some time now.

It just never gets old listening to how silly and dumb you UGA fans are. Keep up the good work.

PS. Good luck Matt and Knowshon, you are both class acts and will be great pros!

By DOG GONE IT

January 7, 2009 4:56 PM | Link to this

WE ARE DONE AS IN DONNAN.

I JUST RAN ACROSS THE AJC HEADLINE:

DOOLEY SAYS UGA WILL BE JUST FINE WITH JIM DONNAN AT THE HELM.

NOW LET’S TALK ABOUT RAY GOLF.

NOW WE LOST 95%

WE ARE DOOMED—-WHERE IS HERSCHEL???

CRY CRY CRY

By mike

January 7, 2009 4:57 PM | Link to this

As great of a player as Stafford and Moreno were, they did not jell this unit as a team. there time at UGA was much like Peyton at UT….GREAT player- nothing to show for it. I am willing to take our chances with Joe Cox. At least he has some fire- something stafford sorely missed. Take a look at T Martin after Peyton left…..UGA when Greene left….maybe Cox when stafford left

By ES

January 7, 2009 4:57 PM | Link to this

All I know is Cox had one possession against Fl and one TD,I think his guy was covered pretty well when he threw the perfect accurate pass for a TD.Unlike Chandler running in the back of the end zone with nobody covering him and a bullet threw in the ground behind him.I will say that Matt has the arm for the Pro’s and I believe will do very well,but like Mel Kiper said his footwork and accuracy will have to be worked on for the NFL.To me he’s going to have to get alot better on the long ball. I think Cox will throw a more accurate and catchable ball and will also enable us to probably get Aaron some playing time he wouldn’t have got if Matt would have come back.The O-Line will be better but we want replace Moreno that kind of back only comes once in awhile.PS I think Matt throws a great intermediate pass that is required in the NFL more than the bomb,and if my comments sounded like I thought Matt’s done a bad job thats not the case at all considering the inexperienced offensive lines the last 2 years, as much as hearing so many people think Cox has no chance to get the job done!I believe he can.

By Depressed Dog

January 7, 2009 4:58 PM | Link to this

I just had a fotune teller read Stafford’s future and here’s what she came up with:

April 2009 - Stafford is selected #1 by the Detroit Lions.

Game Day October 2009 - Detroit (0-8) vs. Chicago (5-3)

2nd Quarter - Detroit 3, Chicago 34

3rd down 9 to go from Chicago’s 23 - Stafford drops back, looks right, looks left, looks right again and finds Calvin Johnson wide open in the corner of the end zone. Stafford winds up and rifles a laser to Johnson, only to be intercepted by the corner back.

That’s what we’ll see next year from Stafford. Good luck buddy!

By Tim TeBow

January 7, 2009 4:58 PM | Link to this

So they are offically going to the NFL…HMMMMM, I am staying! I need to add another beat down to my list.

Have a blessed day, Tim

PS…Time Out!

By 1eyedJack

January 7, 2009 4:59 PM | Link to this

Don’t panic.

This is not the end of the world.

The one thing that is constant in college football is change. Every year your roster is going to change by around 20-25%.

I don’t care what any of you have to say Georgia has a Top 10 program year in and year out, and Top programs reload yearly. That is exactly what the DAWGS will do. We have a Top 10 class coming in.

The dynamic of this football team will change from this year just like this years team changed the dynamic of last year. That’s the way it is. Players will recover from their injuries. Every single player on the roster will mature at least one year both mentally and physically. They will get faster and stronger. Someone on the roster will come out of nowhere to surprise us. Some of these recruits will contribute just like A.J. Green, Richard Samuel, Ben Jones, Cordy Glenn, and DeAngelo Tyson. Next years team will look nothing like this years team just like this team looked nothing like last years.

We’ll be fine. Remember, Peyton Manning didn’t win a National Championship at Tennessee, but the very next year Tee Martin did!

Looking for the DAWGS to have another great year next year.

By WhoCares????

January 7, 2009 4:59 PM | Link to this

I don’t think I am alone in my opinion that I don’t care about these two clowns going pro. Furthermore, I wish they could take Mike Bozo and Willie “Bend, then Break” Martinez with them. What a disappointment the overrated pups have been all season!! No more season tickets for me - I’m done with them.

By Jeff

January 7, 2009 5:00 PM | Link to this

The real problem is not losing Stafford….or Moreno……Until the UGA coaches get some fire and passion and quit making excuses for close games against lesser teams we will always be a good solid team…10-2….11-2….a SEC championship here and there when the big boys are down some……UGA needs to have some attitude and the guts to back it up…

By dawghater

January 7, 2009 5:00 PM | Link to this

Yo…hershel talker!

no homo’s allowed!!. Please fool..get back to your janitoraial work, b***!

By ES

January 7, 2009 5:01 PM | Link to this

Bama Stan thanks for making the SEC look so good in that last game.Thanks alot!!!

By AltamahaDawgs

January 7, 2009 5:01 PM | Link to this

KP, I am certain your little kids will act more like men about the news than some of these jackasses in here.

By Kno-Degree Moron-o

January 7, 2009 5:01 PM | Link to this

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

By Jdizzle b***

January 7, 2009 5:02 PM | Link to this

F*** YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MATT STAFFORD IS A C** SUCKER!!! WE ARE BETTER OFF WITH OUT A FAIRY DUSTER LIKE THAT AT QUARTERBACK.

By mcdawg

January 7, 2009 5:02 PM | Link to this

agreed-Cox will be great but Moreno harder to replace not yet convinced that Moreno goes 1st round-Stafford its a no brainer

By zdawg8

January 7, 2009 5:03 PM | Link to this

All of you doubting Joe Cox, remember who saved our tails a couple years ago against Colorado. Looked like he had plenty of a strong arm there. Before any of you mention it Colorado might have stunk that year, but answer this. Why didn’t M. Stafford handle it and CMR have to bring in Joe Cox to win it for us. Thank you for your time.

By Georgia Stan

January 7, 2009 5:03 PM | Link to this

30-10 in the second half??!!

Hey Bama Stan, How did that public anal rape in the Sugar Bowl feel? Bet you are still savoring the feeling.

Bama loses it’s QB as well next year. He just wasn’t ever worth a sh*t so no biggie right.

Crawl back under your houndstooth rock. We’ll see you in a few years to make it 4 of 5.

You guys are the Hawaii or the SEC. Kinda crumbled on the big stage. What a 5 star conference embarassment Alabama turned out to be.

By Laughing

January 7, 2009 5:07 PM | Link to this

45-42

GA: Homefield. 80,000+ in Athens. Unvail new Vince Dooley statue. Larry Munson retires. Senior Day. Stafford & Moreno have a HUGE stats day. Eric Zeier puts foot in mouth. Per-season #1(LOL).

GT: Entirely new coaching staff. New Offense. New Defense. Injured QB. Almost entirely freshmen & sophomore Off & Def players.

NOVMEBR 29, 2008…THE DAY…WE JUST STEPPED ON YOUR FACE WITH A HOBNAIL BOOT AND BROKE YOUR NOSE. WE C-R-U-S-H-E-D YOUR FACE

By Reno 911!

January 7, 2009 5:08 PM | Link to this

I hope Knowshon gets out to Arizona or down to Florida for one of those combine prep/speed camps. When he turns in a 4.6/4.7 in Indy, he’s going to line himself for a lot less money than he thought he’d get. If I were his agent, I’d tell him to sit out the combine, and just let everyone go on believing he’s the best RB talent coming out. …’cause he’s not.

By Dude

January 7, 2009 5:08 PM | Link to this

Wow, talk about eating your own. With the money they will get can you blame them? Would you tell your own son not to go to the NFL? I’m not a Dawg fan by any means

Thank them for what they did for the school and wish them well.

By J

January 7, 2009 5:08 PM | Link to this

Last time I checked it was DJ Shockley who last won the SEC at QB. I appreciate the effort and entertaiment provided by MS & KM and wish them the best of luck in the NFL. They should be allowed to make their own decisions without the fans whining, they owe us nothing and the school owes them nothing.

By FinanceBuzz

January 7, 2009 5:10 PM | Link to this

My oh my, the spin has started early. You lose two potentially high to mid first round draft picks from the two premier spots in your offense and you are going to drop off “a bit?” Sorry folk, lose just Moreno would not been a big deal. Losing a QB is lot more disruption but can be overcome (see Shockley). Losing BOTH - LOTS of disruption and a big drop off.

As far as not living up to their promise? More like not living up to the hype. While this certainly does not guarantee a Tech repeat next year, my hopes just got a significant lift.

I look forward to y’all spinning Joe Cox who some hot shot freshman as the new Greatest Quarterback in the History of Football (TM), with Stafford surrounding that title! :)

By 1eyedJack

January 7, 2009 5:10 PM | Link to this

BAMA STAN we didn’t play Western Carolina this year and we won’t play Aladamnbama next year. Sometimes it is better to keep one’s mouth shut and just be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

By pac 10 fan

January 7, 2009 5:11 PM | Link to this

well, at least ga tech got rings this year. how many rings 24 & 7 have??

By IT IS OVER

January 7, 2009 5:12 PM | Link to this

NOW I GUESS WE WILL LOSE TO BAMA, FLA, AND TECH EVERY YEAR.

I SURE WISH HERSCHEL WOULD COME BACK——I MISS THE GOOD OLD DAY.

I REMEBER 28 YEARS AGO WHEN WE WERE GOOD—-WE HAD HERSCHEL AND THANKS TO THE GEORGIA INSITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY —-WE WON A NC.

NEVER AGAIN—-WE WILL ALL GET OLD AND DIE AND GEORGIA WILL NEVER——I REPEAT NEVER EVEN WIN THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AGAIN.

LIFE SUCKS BEING A UGA FAN

By MoDawg (a.k.a. 256-160)

January 7, 2009 5:13 PM | Link to this

BAMA STAN (if that really was you)

Whoever you are, your comments are as disappointing as the Tide in the Sugar Bowl. UGA does not play Alabama during the regular season unless you are talking about the SEC Championship game, in which case…thanks for the vote of confidence!

The Dawgs are going to be fine, and yes don’t forget about Dontavious Jackson. We’re deep and we will be hungry next year. Keep talking all the smack you want to.

256-160, 38-3 (and for BAMA STAN above) 31-17 at the end!!

Go Dawgs!

By depressed fan

January 7, 2009 5:13 PM | Link to this

Glad there both gone! I hope Joe Cox is UGA Tee Martin. Stafford disappointed the DAWGS for 3 years and slap us in the face one more time. Moreno show some class and wear red and black not pink in the press conference. UGA needs players that want to win a national championship and play ball for four years.

By dean

January 7, 2009 5:13 PM | Link to this

Go BobDog you said it well!!

By Bama REDNECK

January 7, 2009 5:15 PM | Link to this

Hey, BAMA STAN, Utah just scored again!!!! Talk about bending over like a broken-down shotgun and taking a few in the azz!!!! Man, that game was so funny!!!! I loved watching the AlaSPAMa inbred fans’ faces on my HDTV screen. I was laughing my azz off as the AlaSPAMa rednecks fled the stadium after the FUMBLE with over 5 minutes left to play!!! Heck you could just hear all of those John Deere tractors and flatbed trucks being started in the parking lot (albeit most had to be jump-started)!!

Were you there, BAMA STAN???? I sure hope you skipped a trailer payment to take your wife (2nd cousin) and short bus- riding “chillen” to the game. LMFAO!!!!!!

By GTMike

January 7, 2009 5:16 PM | Link to this

Hmm, Richt’s football program is starting to remind me an awful lot of Hewitt’s basketball program. Both fine looking coaches, who do great at producing pros for their respective leagues, but who don’t really win all that much at the college level.

Seriously, Dawg fans, ya’ll will be just fine. Maybe next year you’ll have some rough patches, but you have a ton of athletes and depth. If GT could win 7 games with Reggie Ball, ya’ll will win 7 or 8 with Joe Whoever at QB. Just not NC caliber anymore.

By K-Town Dawg

January 7, 2009 5:17 PM | Link to this

BAMA STAN- You are an idiot. UGA doesn’t play ALABAMA next year. This year was the second game in two years. You would think an SEC fan would know that.

Check a schedule you D-BAG!

By Guess What

January 7, 2009 5:18 PM | Link to this

Gues what dogs…even if Tebow does leave, which odds are he won’t, the Gators still return the entire 2 deep on Defense that held the dogs to 3 points while the starters were in and that was WITH Stafford and Moreno. Yes Cox threw a TD pass vs. the UF 3rd string when the game was WELL in hand.

Even if Tebow were to leave UF returns what will be the best OL in the SEC with Rainey, Demps and Moody running behind them. And at QB John Brantley, former National Player of the year in HS who broke all of Tebow’s records, will be running the show and Brantley played 3 times as much this season as Cox did since Tebow was able to sit for the majority of the 4th quarters this season.

And oh yeah Urban Meyer is ten times the coach Richt is with a 3-1 record vs. Richt, possibly 2 National Titles and the same number of SEC titles as Richt in half the time.

Good luck to Joe Cox, Murray or whoever wins the job in trying their best to be Tee Martin. Ever hear the saying lighting doesn’t strike twice? Well thats what your basing your hopes on. Good luck with that. Maybe you should count on winning the Mega Millions too while youre at it.

By leaving athens

January 7, 2009 5:19 PM | Link to this

WOW

its laughable to see all you dog fans throwing those guys under the bus because they decided to leave. all this “unfulfilled promise” crap is pathetic

By dean

January 7, 2009 5:20 PM | Link to this

BAMA STAN…you might want to check your schedule AGAIN!

By Jeff

January 7, 2009 5:22 PM | Link to this

he bama stan…..hahahahahahaha….21-0 in the second…..31-17 final…..hahahaha. Bet Nickie thinks Utah has BCS potential…..

By RayGoff

January 7, 2009 5:23 PM | Link to this

I am thrilled at the announcements of Stafford and Moreno. But dont panic folks you still have a tremendous coach in Mark Richt. Mark Richt, at the rate hes going, will make it into the college football coaches hall of fame. All Richt has done since hes been at Georgia is average 10+ wins per year, including this year when you count the bowl win. Mark Richt has been absolutely compiling hall of fame credentials. Richt is the best and is in the same league with great coaches Joe Paterno, Steve Spurrier and Paul “Bear” Bryant. Richt is a keeper and I though I am disasspointed that Georgia is losing two top talents to the NFL, the Bulldogs are in capable hands as long as Mark Richt continues his coaching career at the fabulous University of Georgia.

By dd

January 7, 2009 5:25 PM | Link to this

No one player is bigger than UGA.

We survived after Herschel left. We’ll survive Moreno & Stafford.

Good luck to both and thanks for the effort.

As for the smart aleck kids and tacky idiots blogging on here. GROW UP!!!!!

None of your foolish comments are funny.

By Mike

January 7, 2009 5:26 PM | Link to this

Jackettes get a gold ring for 1 win in 8 years….hahahahahaha….thats the type of expectations they have on North Ave…..and for Bama Stan….UTAH (a real BCS school) just scored again!!!

By redandblackdog

January 7, 2009 5:26 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to Stafford and Moreno! Wish them the best. With the injuries and inexperienced offensive line we had an excellent year. With the experience on the line, Sturdivant and Owens returning, Cox never lost a game (Not too shabby), and our talent level we will have a more cohesive and better team next year than this year. Enough of the doom and gloom by the naysayers! Next year’s team will be even better than this year. Shut up and move on!!!

By Mike

January 7, 2009 5:28 PM | Link to this

10, 5……UTAH scores again! Go BAMA STAN……thanks for making the SEC laughing stocks in the BCS…….geez……UTAH scores again………………………….

By Depressed fan

January 7, 2009 5:28 PM | Link to this

BAMASTAN if you a real Alabama fan you would know that UGA does not play Alambama next year. This blog is only true fans of the game. Get on GT Blog.

By KC in Athens

January 7, 2009 5:29 PM | Link to this

Georgia will be a better team next year than this year. And David Greene was a much, much, much better college quarterback than Stafford.

By chio

January 7, 2009 5:30 PM | Link to this

This started with Hershel leaving for the USFL. It will never end. Stafford in Detroit, it’s what he deserves. Now if Tebow stays for HIS senior year, it will mean another year with no hope for the conference championship. And now TECH is even beating the use.

I going back to my trailer and drink a “40”

By ohwell

January 7, 2009 5:30 PM | Link to this

Stafford made the wrong decision. He’s a good quarterback, but not great. He needed 4 years in college before making the leap. Moreno made the right decision.

I like the fan who said “the 2009 season might be a big surprise!” Wasn’t 2008 a big surprise for all you dawg fans? Not in a good way, mind you.

Good luck trying to figure out how to field a team that can compete nationally with Richt and co. And for all you fans that will want to dicker - competing nationally means you actually get to the national championship game on a regular basis.

By Chris

January 7, 2009 5:31 PM | Link to this

No disrespect Mr. Strickland, but the most profound thing you said in your writing was “their time at Georgia didn’t entirely live up to it’s promise”. And I don’t mean that as an insult to those two young men either. What I’m saying is that any fan that frets too much over this is obsessed with Stafford’s and Moreno’s promise, not the actual team results. Or maybe everybody thinks that with one more year they would have taken us to the promised land. Maybe, maybe not. It would be fairly ignorant to say that we wouldn’t be able to move the ball with them next year, but it’s crazy to think we won’t without them. Though they are both superbly gifted athletes, and they seem to be decent human beings, I have never sensed that either one of them projected “it” onto the rest of the team.

They made the right decision for themselves and for the UGA. They’ll be fine and so will we. I wish them the best; and I hope they send some of their money back to their alma mater.

By Bill

January 7, 2009 5:31 PM | Link to this

No Show No Mo.

By rogeriter

January 7, 2009 5:32 PM | Link to this

I would have preferred they stay but they would have been foolish to do it. But I read a blog a couple of years ago the stated “…it’s a shame Georgia will never get a chance to see how great a quarterback Joe Cox is!” I believe that…and I’m glad he’ll now get the chance. I know most of you won’t agree, but next year the dogs will be better…not worse. And Caleb King will do great too!

By Tim

January 7, 2009 5:34 PM | Link to this

Finally, some of you Dawg fans agree! Stafford is not that good. Too many folks here think it is a certain he will be in Detroit, but I just don’t see it. I don’t think he will even be the first QB drafted, much less the first pick. Good QB’s win games, great QB’s win championships. To me, Stafford never improved from his freshman year. No touch, throws on the run, never sets in the pocket. He has a cannon of an arm, but what good is it if you throw it 20 yards over the receivers head? When he arrived at Athens, he was apparently the #1 QB prospect in the nation. Really? I look at Colt McCoy (another Texas native), and I see a QB that has poise, leadership, and can win the big games when he has to. I never did see Stafford lead that team. Every great QB has a game they can hang their hat on as the one that vaulted him to the top. What was Stafford’s?

Stafford will probably be in the top 10 picks, but he needs help. He reminds me a lot of John Elway. Great arm, but it wasn’t until someone worked with him before he became a great QB. I look for Stafford to do the same.

By marked richt

January 7, 2009 5:35 PM | Link to this

EVERYONE,

JUST LIKE THE ARTICLE SAID——-DO NOT PANIC

THE SKY IS NOT FALLING

UGA HAS BEEN MEDIOCRE FOR 115 YEARS AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO BE MEDIOCRE.

DON’T WORRY—-I GOT SOME NEW THUGS COMING—-NO THEY WILL NOT GRADUATE—-

BUT I GUARRANTEE I NEW ARREST RECORD FOR MY BOYS IN 2009

11 ARRESTS IN 11 MONTHS IS NOT ENOUGH

AND I GOT WILLIE TO HELP ME

DON’T PANIC—-THE SKY IS NOT FALLING

NINE YEARS FROM NOW WE WE MIGHT EVEN BEAT TECH——I HATE THEM

By DawgGirl32

January 7, 2009 5:37 PM | Link to this

zdawg, I was just thinking the same thing. I was at that Colorado game and I could not believe we were about to lose to COLORADO!! Joe Cox scored two touchdowns in the 4th quarter to save us. We were solid before Stafford and Moreno and we will continue to be once they are gone. We have a group of very talented QBs competing next year which isn’t necessarily a bad problem to have. Stafford and Moreno are DGDs but in reality, we didn’t win anything big with the two of them. They will be missed, but it’s time to move on. I’m excited about 09. Didn’t the same people predict doomsday after Greene and Pollack left? That didn’t turn out too bad after all. Behind the o-line we’ll have next year, we’ll be fine.

By BY RAY GOFF

January 7, 2009 5:38 PM | Link to this

WE GON BE FINE—-NOW I GOTTA GET BACK TO TH FRIES

By GatorGreg

January 7, 2009 5:42 PM | Link to this

Hey, chio - while you’re guzzling your ‘40’, your gal will be over here at my trailer drinking something else. Can you guess? Yup - she swallows. She’s a bit homely but she swallows.

By RAMBLE ON!!!

January 7, 2009 5:45 PM | Link to this

Aww come on Modawg, I know it’s a tough day, week, ah-Hell year, but to quote your fleabag nation…”we don’t rebuild, we reload”…so you’ll be OK, kinda-sorta. Ah hell, THE SKY’S FALLING!!!

You can come jump on our bandwagon if you want, but first you’ll have to yell from the top you your lungs THWG!!!

You’ll feel so much better too. Trust me.

By GA EMBARASSMENT

January 7, 2009 5:45 PM | Link to this

HEY RAY—- WHEN YOU AND DOOLEY GOING DOWN TO SOUTH GEORGIA TO JUMP THOSE FRESHMEN COEDS AGAIN.

YEAH WE KNOW THE STORY

NOW YOU ARE TOO OLD LIKE DOOLEY WAS THEN.

YEAH THE STORY HAS BEEN OUT A LOONG TIME

By UGA Poultry Science 98

January 7, 2009 5:54 PM | Link to this

Gaaallleeee! Maybe the dad gum tickets won’t be so spensive no more. I know them t shirts up at the wal mart don’t cost what they used to! I still got my camo hat with the G and the fish hook, so I’m good to go.

I hope Stafford can hold a clip board just like Greene.

Go Dawgs.

By Kevin

January 7, 2009 5:55 PM | Link to this

I can’t blame either for going out. Money talks. Moreno is ready and will do fine, can’t say the same for Stafford. Stafford simply is just not discipled enough, no mobility, good arm but you have to be able to hit receivers on a consistant basis, in a faster pace setting. Personally I am glad he is leaving, I have never been a huge Stafford fan. The media makes such a big deal over him. He has a strong arm, that is it. If it was not for Moreno being the run threat he was Stafford would have been in serious trouble this year.

But UGA has had a lot of great players in there history, who have come and gone and UGA still is a successful program. An we will be in the future.

The offense will rebuild, we have others who can step up quickly or they would not be on this team. But as state by others if WEAK WILLIE is still calling the defense, we may go 500 next year. The Offense is the least of my worries and it should be CMR as well. Under Willie, they simply just can’t stop anyone. In the SEC you have to hit teams in the month, help them up and tell them you will be right back (play after play).

By '83 Dawg grad

January 7, 2009 5:55 PM | Link to this

Yeah sorry to see them go but the Dawgs will take the field again next year and it will be a another damn good season between the hedges. Cox will have a good receiving corp. The O-line should be better (if we stay healthy). The running backs look good. Martinez needs to wake up and read between the lines in Garners comment on wanting to work with a great defensive coordinator.

And to remind you of another Dawg team that lost their star player. Dominique Wilkins left Georgia and we went to the final 4 the next year without him.

Go Dawgs!!!! Cant wait for the G-Day game to get here.

By Blue Fox

January 7, 2009 5:57 PM | Link to this

Stafford chunking the ball to Calvin Johnson … there’s poetic justice in there somewhere. After Calvin suffered 3 years with Reggie Ball, and now a couple of years with inept Detroit QB’s, Stafford would look like the Second Coming!

By JACKET4LIFE

January 7, 2009 5:57 PM | Link to this

RAMBLE ON——-THANKS FOR YOUR help today educating these idiots.

it has benn fun just like 45—-42 and 67-62

THWG

By ToH---WithTech

January 7, 2009 6:03 PM | Link to this

RAMBLE ON!!!, it seems that the [dome] sky sure fell on your insects a few days ago. What an embarrassment!!!! I might remind you that UGA took care of LSU and you sorry-azz bees folded big-time!!!!!!

Ah-hell, I don’t think anyone wants any part of that bandwagon. You wimps couldn’t even sniff the end zone against a team that UGA spanked. I think those fairy rings have already lost a lot of luster, RAMBLE ON!!! knucklehead. You win one game in eight (by a mere 3 points) against UGA and you have to give the team a freakin’ ring??? What does that say about your program??? Pathetic. What does that say about you? Ditto.

By AfroDawg

January 7, 2009 6:06 PM | Link to this

Georgia’s B-ball team never made it to the final four until the greatest player they’ve ever had decided to leave a year early. I think we’re going to see something similar with the 2009 football team, Stafford and Moreno will be missed, but maybe not as much as some think.

By Tom

January 7, 2009 6:20 PM | Link to this

Thanks guys for representing UGA in great fashion. One injury could ruin your future income for life. I don’t blame you for leaving. May God bless both of you and may you have great success in the NFL.

By ToH---WithTech

January 7, 2009 6:21 PM | Link to this

JACKET4LIFE, have fun spooning your homo lover, RAMBLE ON!!! tonight. Gay.

BTW, UGA throttled LSU and they [LSU] whipped the unadulterated dog$hit out of your sorry team on national TV. Yech couldn’t even find the end zone!!!!!! How does 38 - 3 sound, dingleberry????

BTW, please learn how to spell the complicated, tricky word ‘been’, azzwipe.

BTW, does 51 - 7 mean anything to you???

By ToH---WithTech

January 7, 2009 6:22 PM | Link to this

JACKET4LIFE, have fun spooning your homo lover, RAMBLE ON!!! tonight. Gay.

BTW, UGA throttled LSU and they [LSU] whipped the unadulterated dog$hit out of your sorry team on national TV. Yech couldn’t even find the end zone!!!!!! How does 38 - 3 sound, dingleberry????

BTW, please learn how to spell the complicated, tricky word ‘been’, azzwipe.

BTW, does 51 - 7 mean anything to you???

By ToH---WithTech

January 7, 2009 6:22 PM | Link to this

JACKET4LIFE, have fun spooning your homo lover, RAMBLE ON!!! tonight. Gay.

BTW, UGA throttled LSU and they [LSU] whipped the unadulterated dog$hit out of your sorry team on national TV. Yech couldn’t even find the end zone!!!!!! How does 38 - 3 sound, dingleberry????

BTW, please learn how to spell the complicated, tricky word ‘been’, azzwipe.

BTW, does 51 - 7 mean anything to you???

By mike

January 7, 2009 6:22 PM | Link to this

45-42 once every 8 years….how about 51-7 in one year!

By Superfan

January 7, 2009 6:24 PM | Link to this

Hey guys, remember what happened when Peyton Manning left Rocky Top…. they won a National Championship. Joe Cox was recruited just as much as Matthew Stafford was. He actually has more fire and definitely a better leader than Matthew ever could be. The Dawgs will be fine. Its amazing that we hadn’t made itto spring practice and you guys are already packing it in. Hello…. we hadn’t been Champions since 1980…. whats one more year!!!!! GO DAWGS

By MoutainDawg

January 7, 2009 6:27 PM | Link to this

Stafford goes top 10 & YOshad between mid 1st-early 2nd round. Stafford has tons of talent+potential, but needs fine tuning.

Next year, depends on injuries, TB/QB backfills & defensive improvement. I’d say anywhere from 10-3 (again) to 8-5 (with injuries & a non-improved defense). We’ll probably land in the CapOne or Outback (at best) & Music City (at worse). However, Green, Durham, Moore at solid at WR & the OL will be improved, soooo if Joe C (or another QB) steps up, TB play is solid & the D improves a good bit…we could have a suprisingly good year (after this year’s letdown). Either way…GO DAWGS!!!

By StaffordWho?

January 7, 2009 6:35 PM | Link to this

….when the dust settles, I think all Dawg fans will be glad to see both, yes both of them go. This is a team sport and neither Stafford or Moreno really showed me that they were in it for the team. Hopefully, CMR will light a fire under this so called defensive coordinator and allow the dawgs to return next year with a much more balanced team.

Yeah, it might look really slick to see Moreno leap over a defensive player or Stafford hucking the ball with the velocity of a .223 - but me, I’d rather have a team that burns brightly together, instead of these two supernovas.

Good move for Moreno. But I hope Stafford gets lit the F up in the pros… Maybe his receding hairline will be joining Zeiers in the UGA press box in 3 years. Nope, that ain’t gonna happen. I’ve seen plenty of UGA players leave early for the draft - but I never been more disappointed in regards to Stafford.

So now, let’s just hope we get to see Stafford at the Georgia Dome next year, getting wrecked by the Falcons D-line… and I’ll be chanting “Go Falcons” the whole time.

Stafford then = talented loser. Stafford now = talented loser with more money.

By NorthAvenueTrade School

January 7, 2009 6:37 PM | Link to this

51 -7 51 -7 51 -7 51 -7 51 -7 51 -7

Gooooooooo Dawwwwwwwgs!!!!!!!!!

By Tech Man 76

January 7, 2009 6:47 PM | Link to this

I will always believe, as a die-hard Techster….David Greene may NOT have had the physical attributes that Stafford had—-Between Stafford and Greene, Greene was THE WINNER. I think Stafford was second fiddle to Greene, mentally.

By lynninsavannah

January 7, 2009 6:49 PM | Link to this

I donthave a problem with Moreno going but they dont care one bit about GEorgia They dont care if we win or lose just that they get attention. I am glad they are gone. We need some heart in our program

By 1eyedJack

January 7, 2009 6:53 PM | Link to this

You need kids who have to answer to Mama and Grandma.

By benadawg

January 7, 2009 7:07 PM | Link to this

unfinished drill, Both are for sure not Bulldog bred til their bulldog dead. No cohesiveness, David Greene was the best ever at georgia, I am sure i am not the only one thinking why not bench Stafford in the bowl game, he played like he had a hangover. Find me some players like Thomas Brown and I will be happy. So long and live with the tech game forever cause us fans are.

By DoodleDawg

January 7, 2009 7:08 PM | Link to this

Hey IceDawg, you may be the only true Dawg fan on this blog. For over a hundred years, teams and players have come and gone, yet the traditions at Georgia remain. Another class will come and they will see the hedges and the arches and be haunted by the ghosts of Bulldogs past and they will feel that chill and they too will become part of the tradition that is the University of Georgia

By athdog

January 7, 2009 7:10 PM | Link to this

Okay, chill guys. We’ll miss Moreno much more than Stafford. Hopefully with the O line being better next year ( if we can keep them our of trouble and healthy) Samuel, King, etc will be fine. Joe Cox…go look at the 2005 recruiting/signing day material and remind yourselves how happy we were he chose to come to UGA. He’s a good quarterback with better touch than Stafford ever had. True, he might not have Stafford’s cannon of an arm, but tell me…how many ‘go’ routes did Stafford either over or under throw versus how many he hit in stride? I thought so. Believe me, I’ve seen the young man in practice many times, we’ll be fine with Joe.

By Lilburn Dawg

January 7, 2009 7:11 PM | Link to this

Tim, I’ve had the same thoughts for the last year or two. Now a whole lot of people finally started seeing clearly. Stafford could throw a ball harder than anyone I’ve seen, but could never hit a receiver further than 20 yards out. He never could hit a receiver in stride especially. His long throws are statistically very inaccurate. I can’t believe the pro scouts don’t know that. He was an average QB but certainly not a great one. I’ve give you 10 Staffords for one QB from OK, Texas, USC, Texas Tech. Those are the elite QB’s in the country…..Stafford is well below their level of performance. I, too, think he is in for a rude awakening.

I’m glad Stafford is leaving. I wish CMR had put aside politics to have benched Stafford in a number of the games and given Cox ample playing time to show us what he can do. He doesn’t throw bullets like Stafford did, but that’s good. Stafford threw many balls so hard that they were extremly difficult to catch. I look forward to seeing Joe play!!

Whether Stafford and KM stayed or not, I still predict we’ll go 9-3 or 8-4 at best next year!! We’ll end up ranked about the same as this year….somewhere between 12-15th at the end of the year.

As far as RB’s, I didn’t see much from King or Samuel either one this year that made me sit up and take notice. Mostly runs back to the line of scrimmage. And not sure we’ll going to realize a hugh difference on defense.

But I’m sure CMR, Bobo, and WM know more than I do (I can only hope)!!

By Sports Fan

January 7, 2009 7:15 PM | Link to this

It is amazing to me how some on this blog ridicule these two guys. “They don’t care about UGA”, “All they care about is themselves” Really? Who the hell are they supposed to care about? So any player that doesn’t stay all four years isn’t dedicated to their school? The people who keep bringing up staying to get a college degree probably don’t even have one. If they did, they would be smart enough to realize that the return on the investment of a college degree from UGA is not even a fraction of what Stafford stands to make on his 1st signing bonus. Some say Stafford’s family doesn’t need the money. REALLY? Are you their family accountant? How in the world do you know about his family’s financial situation? To my knowledge I never heard that his parents were millionaires. That will change of course once he signs if first contract. GET A LIFE PEOPLE!

By UGA CLass of 81

January 7, 2009 7:23 PM | Link to this

Hey Georgia Stan…how did that public anal rape feel when UGA played Bama, Florida, and GT…it’ll be worse next year.

By Sports Fan

January 7, 2009 7:25 PM | Link to this

To the people who continue to hide their man-love for college football players by making comments like, “This is a team sport and neither Stafford or Moreno really showed me that they were in it for the team”

Please tell me what qualifies someone to be a team player? These two went out ever Saturday and played to the best of their abilities. They may not have been as successful as we would have liked, but they played hard. I never heard Stafford once complain about wishing the offense passed more. I also never heard Knowshon complain about not getting enough carries.

By AlabamaJack

January 7, 2009 7:42 PM | Link to this

Stafford doesn’t need a degree. If he doesn’t make it in the NFL, he can go to work for a beer distributor since he already has experience with empty kegs.

Knowshow? Someone broke all his crayons while he was posing on the sideline, so he couldn’t complete his education…

Oops, there goes Roddy Jones down the sideline scoring another time against that bad dawg defense….

Life is sweet.

Have you canceled the schedule for next year yet?

By UGA CLass of 81

January 7, 2009 7:47 PM | Link to this

Some of these comments are unbelievable. Do you really think MS cares what all of you think? Even in Detroit, he’ll make millions. I would bet that most of you “experts” have never even worn a football uniform. God forbid if you had to run 50 yards. Most of you self serving fans only want what’s best for you. MS will laugh all the way to the bank. Face it, UGA will not win half it’s games. Even with MS and KM, UGA struggled against soft teams and got raped when they played BCS contenders. Might not like it, but that’s the way it is.

By UGA CLass of 81

January 7, 2009 7:49 PM | Link to this

Hey Alabama Jack….I’d put Stafford’s salary up against yours anyday.

By chazz

January 7, 2009 8:08 PM | Link to this

Let’s play the old Dooley/Dye game. Whoa is me… we are puny, terrible, we will be lucky to field a team much less win a game. We’re young; we’re tired; we’re unproven. It is grim, grim, grim!!!!!

I am actually optimistic, but after hearing national title talks season after season, it is a relief. Let us get behind this team and enjoy the season instead of getting all hung up on bowls and polls and titles.

By Georgia

January 7, 2009 8:14 PM | Link to this

Mark it down, GA will now sign a very highly rated running back. May be someone you are thinking of, and it may be someone that another top Program thinks they have in the bag.

By disappointed

January 7, 2009 8:30 PM | Link to this

Many are forgetting the importance of education. NFL players become heroes and idols to many young children. Warrick Dunn could have left FSU early, but chose to stay and complete his education and he has still had success in the NFL. I, for one, would rather my children look up to someone like Warrick for sticking to his guns and education (his family was in DIRE need for money at the time) and showing people that success is not all about the size of your paycheck, but the strength of your will and size of your heart.

By jacket4life

January 7, 2009 9:04 PM | Link to this

PANIC BULLPU$$IES

THE TRIPLE OPTION GOBBLED YOU AZZ UP ONCE

THE SKY HAS FELL—-NOW 9 MORE W’s IN A ROW

COME ON DOWN TO STORIED GRANT FIELD

IT IS NEW DAY ANOTHER AZZ WHIPPING IS NEAR

PRE-SEASON #1 MY AZZ

UGA——THE NATIONS #1 OVERATED TEAM OF ALL TIME

STUNG AGAIN 31-10 AT THE FLATS—-READ IT AND WEEP

By Falcon

January 7, 2009 9:08 PM | Link to this

Hey RoaminDog, NFL salaries have changed a wee bit since Ryan Leaf and Joey Harrington came out. Top picks now get guaranteed $20-30 million. Most NFL veterans get nothing guaranteed. You think it’s a mistake to take that much guaranteed money instead of coming back to throw to slow footed dimwitted receivers and risk a career ending injury? David Greene’s senior season didn’t exactly result in a big NFL payday, now did it? Personally, I think Troy Aikman is a better judge of talent than you are, and he said publicly that both Stafford and Bradford are ready. Get over yourself, idiot.

By Sports Fan

January 7, 2009 9:10 PM | Link to this

Disappointed, I don’t think people are forgetting the importance of receiving a good education. At the same time, it’s not fair, and frankly ridiculous, for people on this blog to pretend like they care if MS or KM completed their college education. If it’s been there lifelong dream to play in the NFL then they should take advantage of this opportunity. What are they supposed to do…stay an extra year (risking injury) so they can be a role model for someone else’s’ child? Besides, there are a lot more honorable professions were a child can seek a role model besides professional sports. Firemen and police officers risk their lives daily for our society. Neither of these professions requires a college degree. The sad truth is, there are some people (many on this blog) that can’t separate their love for a sport and reality.

By GA DOG 4-EVER

January 7, 2009 9:12 PM | Link to this

GENTLEMEN:

We will miss you like a root canal and an anal exam by a registered uga vet doctor.

You set us all up as preseason #1 and then you let us get WAXED by bama, florida and tech.

We looked silly to all of America and we are a laughing Take your money and run.

Athens sux anyway—-right???

By Knowshon Moreno

January 7, 2009 9:19 PM | Link to this

hey mofo’s—-i had to cume on here to let ya’ll rednecks know this brother is takin the $$$$$ and running.

It has always been about me.

Ya’ll live in trailer parks and don’t get yur teeth fix to buy tickets to cume see me.

Thanks for the money boosters—now it is time to cash in for the real big money.

Please mail me a duploma—-i earned it by listening to yo country talkin for 3 years

i am sorry i quit on ya’ll during games but i needed to rest to get my millions

By wildbird

January 7, 2009 9:28 PM | Link to this

It funny how all you fans put down these young men but not one of you could throw the ball 5 yards or run 1 yard, I am a die hard uga fan and win lose or draw always will be but lets get real its just a damn game not life or death. God bless our troops thats real life.

By BIG HARRY DAWG

January 7, 2009 9:30 PM | Link to this

I wish both Stafford and Moreno the very best of luck…I think they’re both going to need it. I do hope they do well in the NFL but think it will take some time before that comes about.

Now, let’s get down to looking forward to next season and the up and coming talent.

By Sports Value Fan

January 7, 2009 9:42 PM | Link to this

um… Mr. Sports Fan: regarding your comments on post by fans speaking on “being a team player” - have you not forgotten that Stafford was a captain of the team. If you are a captain, you should show some enthusiasm and bring your team mates together to solidify the win. In the games I watched in person and in Athens, Stafford’s efforts off the field were lacking. If I was Stafford and i saw the p** poor defensive efforts by the D, I would be in their face as much as possible - encouragin them to get mean, get tough, get it done. But hey, keg stands are fun too.

Do you remember Mr. Pollack? He was a team player with mad skills — was always looking to get his team mates pumped up at all costs, no matter what side of the ball they were on. Of all the interceptions I saw Stafford throw, he really never seemed bothered by it. Stoicism had nothing to do with it. He just didn’t seemed to care about anyting but how to elevate his value when the pros come calling. Team players live in the now of college football. You have 4 years - show us what you got. Not “show us what you can do, potential NFL star”.

He can’t pull his team together to win the big games. That is what a captain/team player is supposed to do. If he can’t do that, then I suggest he pick up a set of Pings and leave it to him and 18 pins.

He has skills, but is lacking in what it means to be a captain…. and don’t captain’s stay on the ship, even it appears to be sinking?

There is no clear defintion of “Team Players”, but we know who they are… and who they are not.

By AlabamaJack

January 7, 2009 10:08 PM | Link to this

Stafford’s UGA salary or his upcoming pro salary?

By Sports Fan

January 7, 2009 10:26 PM | Link to this

Sports Value Fan…I agree Stafford is not the high energy, in-your-face type of teammate like Pollack. However, what you are referring to is a personality trait. Saying Stafford is not a “team player” is a direct attack on his character, not personality. Barry Sanders is one of the greatest running backs of all-time. I don’t recall him ever being characterized as “vocal”. That being said, I do feel Stafford’s play on the field left much to be desired.

By Rosezee

January 7, 2009 11:43 PM | Link to this

The way I see it, college is the best time of your life. Once you leave, you can never get that expeience back.

That said, I can understand Knowshon leaving given the risk of injury. Stafford, on the other hand, is not at all ready for the NFL. He could have had a lights out year with a healthy OL and a great group of receivers, which would have only increased is draft day value. I think he’s in for a very rude awakening, especially if he is drafted by a bad organization.

By Johnny DangerDawg

January 7, 2009 11:45 PM | Link to this

The David Greene teams didn’t have 1st-round talent at QB or at running back. But they had strength in the trenches (on both sides of the ball). Dawgs will most likely start ZERO freshmen on the O-line in 2009 for the first time in 3 years. There is a very good chance that the D-line will be healthy and strong next year. An emerging star at defensive end is all the Dawgs will need to be an elite team.

By Rudy's Back!!!!!!

January 8, 2009 1:09 AM | Link to this

Stafford will be a TOTAL NFL BUST, like all the other UGA QB’s. Anyone heard from D. Green lately????? The DOGS will SUCK worse this year than last. Nat. Champ???? What a JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

          RUDY!!!! RUDY!!!!!!

By Kevin

January 8, 2009 1:23 AM | Link to this

If Washun Ealey is as good as I hear he may be our running back next year. There is no point in red shirting anybody anymore. Joe Cox will be fine. I just thought Caleb King and Samuels kinda sucked but maybe it was because the line was young and beat up. Hopefully they look ALOT better next season. Our D-line is going to be great! Especially with Jeff Owens coming back. I def think our D will be back to normal next year. If not, Were screwed!

By Its all about the benjamins

January 8, 2009 4:00 AM | Link to this

Remember the old Saturday Night Live line- “I’m Chevy Chase and you are not”

Well, 24 and 7 will be millionaires and we will not.

By jimmyingainesville

January 8, 2009 5:35 AM | Link to this

Stafford and Moreno…thanks for the memories. You thrilled our hearts and enriched our lives. You were a joy to watch. You didn’t win as many as you should have. It wasn’t your fault … you fought long and hard.

I believe last year’s dismal season lies in one certain place … at the feet of Willie Martinez. As a football fan for over forty years, I’ve never seen such bad coaching and inability to adjust. The third down defensive calls against tech will be in my craw forever.

Willie needs to go. I’m not the least bit excited about next year knowing that no matter what the Dawgs do … Willie will surrender to the other team and let them score more points than we can ever score.

For the first time in many years … I’m NOT looking forward to this year. I CERTAINLY KNOW that it won’t be a championship year and that we will lose to Florida and a couple of others because of our defense.

I would prefer anyone other than Willie. I’m just sick of even hearing he’s still around and will still be taking the life, fire and fierceness out of what the bulldogs are all about.

I’ve said it a hundred times and I’ll say it again … Willie Martinez will kill the Dawgs next year and CMR will allow him to do it.

By gomdawg

January 8, 2009 6:26 AM | Link to this

1st. Good Luck to MS and KM .OK futures Dawgs we have 4 Great QB’s next year and and 4 Great tailbacks coming no problem there but lets remeber this year with a very young O’line what will happen and a defense that played so so all year.If the defense gets that JUNK YARD DAWG attitude with a GREAT O’line coming back we will be Great.With the O’line that we will have next year hell i would be good at QB. Back when H Walker played at Georgia when he went down C Norris would get 230 yards running the ball a game . That tells me that the O’ LIne won that NC that year and what have we got next year I would say THe best O’ line line in the NATION GO DAWGS

By gadawg717

January 8, 2009 6:44 AM | Link to this

So much for “next year!”

By MoDawg (a.k.a. 256-160)

January 8, 2009 7:24 AM | Link to this

RAMBLE ON!!!

Bad year???? 10-3 and we won our bowl. GT would actually retire the football program if they reached 10 wins in a season.

All hail CPJ!! Let’s all get on the bandwagon (ramblin’ wreck) again after 80% jumped off after the Chick-fil-A bowl.

At least you have your little “We finally beat Georgia (by 3 points after 7 years)” rings to rub and kiss. Enjoy them - they cost you several million dollars for a contract you’ll be looking to get out of in a year or two.

256-160, 38-3

By Leon

January 8, 2009 7:28 AM | Link to this

Thanks alot Stafford and Moreno one more year would not have killed you. What a shame that you had to go out on a losing note to Florida and not to mention Georgia Tech. That right their would have made me want to come back. Now you both still want ever know what a Championship is all about because going to a loseing team like “Detroit” will not win you a Super Bowl. What an embarrassment to all the Georgia fans that you would leave them not to mention Coach Rich this way. Hope the money is worth it. Both of you should have finished your education then go to the NFL. I hope it doesn’t happen to either of you but accidents do happen and you both could be out of a career before it even get started if you should get hurt in your first game. Better put some of that money away for a raining day because you might need it. I think that Florida quarterback “Tim Tebow” will be picked a head of Stafford if he goes Pro followed by Oklahoma Sam Bradford and then Stafford will probably be picked 4th or 5th. Should have waited one more year then he would have surely been picked as Number 1 because he would have lead GEORGIA to a National Championship and going out on that high of a note would have been a good reference around the league. Best of luck guys because money is not everything and I hope that you both never play on a Super Bowl Team just always a team like Detriot. Thanks for the memories of never given Georgia a Nation Championship Team and when we go next year or the next and win one guess what you want be part of it and never have what could have been. GO BULLDOGS 2009.

By MoDawg (a.k.a. 256-160)

January 8, 2009 7:38 AM | Link to this

Leon

You are either an IDIOT Gator or IDIOT bumblebee**.

Either way, you’re an IDIOT

By AlbanyDawg37

January 8, 2009 8:16 AM | Link to this

I like the person who said “Take note recruits, come to Georgia and get picked in the 1st round…” What better recruiting tool than that? 99.9% of high schoolers come go to college with dreams of playing in the NFL. If we don’t toot our horn about the number of players who leave Georgia and actually go on to the NFL, then we are shooting ourselves in the foot. I only wish they had announced earlier. Can you imagine the blue chippers who would line up to come in and step into those “showcase” positions? And yes, Joe Cox was a blue chipper himself….lest we forget. Let’s see what’s next. This is not the NFL, long-term contracts don’t exist.

By Omar Ticklebee

January 8, 2009 8:24 AM | Link to this

It’s nice to see Tech fans crawl out from under the couch after getting DESTROYED by a SEC team in the Chic-fil-A Bowl. 10-3 vs 9-4 LMAO!!!

I think the foreigners from North Ave. should get use to seeing more performances like that shown against LSU.

Dawg fans… expect to see some Logan Gray next year as well. Bobo is going to take advantage of Gray’s ability to run, just to keep defenses off balance.

By Steeler Dawg

January 8, 2009 8:57 AM | Link to this

First off, like most Dawg fans, I wish both Stafford and Moreno well. Their decision will serve both of them well financially.

I think their decision is the best thing for this team as well. Look at Coach Richt’s comments prior to their making their decision official and public; ” I only want them to come back if it is in their hearts to do it, if they want to come back and give their full heart to help UGA win a championship. I am paraphrasing what he said but that was the jist of it.

Why would he put it that way??? Stafford was asked by one of the local sports radio stations this question immediately after making his decision; ‘Do you feel you guys are leaving unfinished business here at UGA, never having one a championship?

His answer, ‘No, we’ve won alot of big games and played in alot of big games.’

That comment made me feel better about his leaving. Stafford and Moreno were more concerned with perfecting their draft stock if you ask me. Guys like Pollack and Greene came back because they wanted to win a championship.

We will be a better team without these two. Maybe not as potent on offense, but a more cohesive and better team with Joe Cox leading the way… Mark my words.

By MARIETTA DAWG

January 8, 2009 9:27 AM | Link to this

I don’t know if I am more disappointed that they are leaving for the NFL or more disappointed in the SO CALLED DAWG FANS that are doing all this TRASH TALKING.

I did not want to see them go but I do wish them the best. You can’t hate someone because they are trying to better themselves or fulfill their dreams. WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE?* You all are just being plain **selfish. And you call yourself DAWG FANS.

There are alot of us TRUE, DIE HARD DAWG FANS like gomdawg,BAMA DAWG and MODAWG and others that still believe in the team and the school and the program. We will be just fine — 24 & 7 were not the only players on the team that had talent. We still have a whole lot of talent here and some great recruits coming in — so quit all the crying… Mo and Staff gave us all some great memories while they were here and like Larry says “and with a new breed of BULLDAWG we will continue…”. Have some faith in the team we still have and look forward to 2009 — they just might surprise you. Even though they are gone just remember * ONCE A DAWG ALWAYS A DAWG. I got one question for all you bumble-bee fans that are commenting on our blog— *Where is Reggie,CJ or Chan? I haven’t heard anything about them lately. 1-8 not a bad record.. **GOOOOOO DAWGS

By Travis

January 8, 2009 10:09 AM | Link to this

Look I feel much more comfortable with Joe Cox at QB than Stafford. Sure Stafford was talented and well suited for any NFL team but he did not have that “IT” factor like other Qb’s I have watched such as Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow, and Colt Mccoy! Joe Cox has more heart and he is surely a winner! If he ends his college career as he did his HS career he will finish undefeated with a championship! He has stuck it out the last 4 years and been positive the whole time! He has earned this and will make a huge impact. I am worried about the RB position. There as no signs of greatness this year from the back ups and Moreno will be missed. Go Dawgs!

By Hawks

January 8, 2009 10:41 AM | Link to this

If you said Stafford is going to be a bust, no offense but you are an idiot. It might take him a few years but he is going to be amazing at the NFL level.

By Leon

January 8, 2009 10:45 AM | Link to this

HEY “By MoDawg (aka 256-160) I got your IDIOT attitude between my legs if you want it.

Joe Cox will be a much better QB then Stafford will ever be because he cares more about the Team and the Fans and Coach Rich, and not about breaking records and he wants to win games not lose them also he ia a Team Player and will put the team first. Stafford never had any real enthusiasm and Cox will be in the defensive guys face if they can’t get the job done which was lacking of Stafford. All he wanted to do was set school records not win Championships. So take that “By MoDawg and stick it up you A*$. GO DAWG IN 2009; 2010 AND 2011.

By 45-42 ruff-ruff ruff-ruff

January 8, 2009 10:47 AM | Link to this

What I enjoy most is seeing all you so-called dawg fans crap your bed over MS & KM leaving. I mean really, just read the posts of YOUR OWN FELLOW FANS and how so many are throwing MS & KM under the bus for leaving, and all the talk of “the unfinished drill, the unrealized potential, and the unfilfilled potential.” Watching all you mutts savage EACH OTHER and MS & KM is simply pathetic, and laughable.

By MARIETTA DAWG

January 8, 2009 10:52 AM | Link to this

Oops. Silly me. Reading was never a required course at GA.

Gailey is OC with KC Chiefs. And, Reggie & CJ play with the Detroit Lions. I guess MS will say Hello to them when he gets there.

By Zoomie

January 8, 2009 11:01 AM | Link to this

Stafford has to go now. He put in his due diligence in making this decision. Lots of football experts believe he has the goods and he is projected to be a high first round draft pick. Regardless of his performance in another year at UGA, his stock is likely to drop next year. I’m a little concerned about Knowshon Moreno. He didn’t get his paperwork in in time to get an official draft projection; he relied on his and his family’s input only in making the decision to declare. Not exactly a display of diligence, intelligence, and discipline. I’m not sure he’s got the goods to be an impact player in the NFL. While he’s very energetic and demonstrative about it, folks like Ray Lewis (among many, many others) tend to temper that a bit in the NFL — plus, most pro teams already have well-paid cheerleaders. It’s very possible that Moreno won’t make the first round cut, and could go deep in the second round of the draft. In any event, I’m happy for MS and KM and will keep my fingers crossed for both of them in April.

By ben

January 8, 2009 11:02 AM | Link to this

Remember Musa Smith ? Take the money and go into oblivion. I wonder if we will ever hear their inside story. On the otherhand, 2008 was a forgetable year, except for the bowl game.HOWERVER,the DAWGS did win 10 games and how can you be rated #1 with an untested line made up of freshmen and sophmores. Maybe we had a great year after all.

By dawgfacedboy

January 8, 2009 11:11 AM | Link to this

With Samuel and King, neither have gotten significant playing time, Dontavius Jackson who I’ve heard may be the next big thing, and at least one other (RS) back I can’t imagine Washaun Ealey NOT redshirting. We’ll be fine.

By pac10 owns the sec

January 8, 2009 11:20 AM | Link to this

never seen anything like this whining & trashing over stafford/moreno. neither is as good as you think. moreno should have stayed b/c will killed in nfl. moreno cant take the hits. stafford will get drilled when not carrying a clipboard around. stafford is way over-rated.

would have been great to get ga in pasadena last year. troy would have destroyed just one more over-hyped, totally over-ranked sec team. go west where real footbal is played, or go home sec.

By saywhat

January 8, 2009 11:24 AM | Link to this

Many of the people on this post have mentioned that they don’t think MS had a very good time while UGA - never showing the kind of emotion that Tebow shows. From what several students at UGA (my sister included) have told me over the past couple of years about MS in the class room and on campus may be an indicator of that; that MS was not very well liked on campus - oh yea, they liked him at game time, but otherwise he was very cocky, aloof, and had the attitude that “I’m too good to be hanging around you” persona. Well, I guess he will be now. He will make more money within the next few months than 99% of his peers (classmates that is) will make their entire working years. I will take a Tebow over 10 MSs any day.

By sicemdawgs09

January 8, 2009 11:32 AM | Link to this

Pac-10, you smoking that reefer boy? We ain’t OSU or Penn State…. Or Oregon State for that matter. STFU & go surf with your queer buddies.

By saywhat

January 8, 2009 11:40 AM | Link to this

To GADOG - you say that GT “..and then couldn’t even score a touchdown against LSU in their bowl game.” - Well then - GADOG (and whoever thinks the same thing) - what does that say about your GA team this year?? That GT “only scored” 3 against LSU, but hung 45 on your sorry, can’t finish the drill, team, doesn’t say much for a “preseason” #1 ranking. Face it you DAWG fans - as long as CMR is at UGA all you will have is hopes and dreams - no real national champs. Makes me want to “howl”

By **pac10 OWNS the SEC**

January 8, 2009 11:54 AM | Link to this

Pre-season #1, ROTFLMAO !!!!!!!!!!!

stay on your sec porch, dogs. troy rules !!!

By Leon

January 8, 2009 11:55 AM | Link to this

By Saywhat, you are right I have two cousin that were in several of his classes and he would walk in and unless you were a football player he would not speak to you and always acted cocky in class because it was all about him and he wouldn’t even give underclassmen his autography when they would ask him for it after a win. Could be such an A#* at times. Some of the girls and even some of the guys wouldn’t even look in his direction when he walked around on campus and he would really get upset about that. He never supported any of the other sports teams on campus and never went to any of the boys or girls basketball games to support them. Now that he will be making all that money he can now afford to buy some friends because what friends he had at Georgia he will no longer no them.

By sicemdawgs09

January 8, 2009 11:57 AM | Link to this

We may not win any National Championships under CMR, but we’ll carry an 87.5% winning rate against the Jackets…

By UGA CLass of 81

January 8, 2009 12:26 PM | Link to this

Leon….You are a retard! MS is going to the NFL and will make millions. I’d rather play for a loosing NFL team and make millions every year than to play on a college NC team. UGA WILL NOT win a NC in 09 or any other year in the near future. UGA will lead the nation in player arrests and penalties. Leon, don’t get too depressed. After all, NASCAR starts soon and you can go VRRRRROOOOOMMM, VRRRRRROOOOOOMMMM all around your trailer park until September. Then you can come back to these blogs and tell everyone what a great team UGA has, especially when they play the “cupcakes” on their schedule. UGA NAtional Champs in 09…yea right Leon….you better smoke some more crack!

By Dawg44

January 8, 2009 12:30 PM | Link to this

If anyone’s feeling down over Moreno and Staff leaving, just think “38-3”….it’ll cheer you up!

And to any DAWG fans who want to make fun of me for trying to live vicariously thru LSU’s win, KMA!!! 45-42 was bad enough! Then the nerds kick our a$$ in both women’s AND men’s hoops! Sorry, but my frail, dementia-riddled psyche can’t take much more. CLINGING TO LSU’S WIN IS ALL I’VE GOT!!!

By WTF???

January 8, 2009 12:54 PM | Link to this

Dawg44 - FYI, I’m pretty damn sure that no one here gives two sh#ts about basketball.

45-43 - Congratulations, you finally won. Don’t get used to it, it won’t happen often.

You know what cheers me up? 10-3 despite losing 2 starting left tackles & reshuffling the line for the first 8 weeks of the season.

Know what else cheers me up? Knowing that Sturdivant & Owens will come back next year, signing 2 QB’s from the Elite 11 camp in the same class, getting a commitment from Branden Smith, Washon Ealey & Dexter Moody.

Dawgfans, we can sleep well at night knowing that we will continue to recruit kids that will give the annual beatdown to the Nerds in late November.

By Trey

January 8, 2009 12:55 PM | Link to this

I think the DAWGS will be fine with Joe Cox at QB. Although he doesn’t have the arm of Stafford, I think he has more fottball intelligence. How many times have you seen Staffod take the gunslinger mentality? I can make up for bad reads with my arm. Sounds familiar! Can anyone say Brett Fave. Joe Cox’s “lack” of an arm has made him be more of a student of the game. If you check his record at Indepence High you will see that he’s a winner. Good luck to Matt Stafford and Knowshon Moreno. Thanks for the memories

By Dawgs75

January 8, 2009 12:58 PM | Link to this

Now we can have a team again, instead of a show boat Moreno, and a quarter back who could not motivate the team. Greene was better then Stafford ever was. When UGA has a leader, they always peform better. Stafford was never steady, and always buckled under pressure. Wait until he plays in the NFL!!!

By MARIETTA DAWG

January 8, 2009 12:59 PM | Link to this

I guess that explains why both teams were so bad! And far as the reading part goes — since it was about the bumble bees it wasn’t worth reading. By the way get your own log on next time.

By WTF???

January 8, 2009 1:01 PM | Link to this

PAC 10 - You are irrelevant to the SEC. Your team is scared to come down here & play the heavyweights… Go play San Jose State, OSU & Notre Dame & STFU.

A yearly trip to the south would result in no more National Championships for Pete Carroll. He knows better than to schedule SEC teams. After tonight 3 for 3 in the last 3 National Title games.

By used cars

January 8, 2009 1:01 PM | Link to this

Didn’t read all the other comments, but I will say that Mr. King? doesn’t excite me with his comments. But what were they based on. I’m a frequent reader and hadn’t seen his name before, must have missed him. That being said, I truly believe that precluding any more exits through injuries, grades or stupidity, that Georgia will go into the Florida game with the SEC championship game on the line…Things are lined up similar to 2005 and Tennessee in 1999. I will miss Stafford and the plays he made (he won some games over the past couple years in the clutch and if we had stopped Tech, I believe he would have won that game too). However, I have always wondered what kind of leader he was off the field. I believe that Bobo and Richt will be creative offensively and we will have a much better defense due to guys like Owens, Banks, Washington and the like coming back and the experience the line has gained. I’m excited about this coming year. With no pressure, we can kick Okie State’s butt and all of a sudden people will realize we are a threat. I’ll miss Moreno and Stafford, they both gave Georgia all they could and I wish them both well in the NFL. I think they will both will have good careers.

Prediction for Georgia next year, 11-1 and playing in SEC championship for chance at Nat Championship game.

By MARIETTA DAWG

January 8, 2009 1:12 PM | Link to this

To all you bumble bee nerds out there i only have more thing to say —- GEAUX TIGERS

By sicemdawgs09

January 8, 2009 1:12 PM | Link to this

used cars - I’m with ya, I think UGA will be MUCH better next year. Especially on defense. Okie State, be scared…

Tebow - We coming for you boy…

By USCal OWNS the sec

January 8, 2009 2:11 PM | Link to this

everytime usc plays an sec team, the men of troy D-E-S-T-O-R-Y-S them.

sec is flag football

By Leon

January 8, 2009 2:21 PM | Link to this

HEY “By UGA Class 81” were you the guy sitting in class sleeping all the time sure sound like it. So you are really proud of yourself thinking that GA will never win a NC. How could you call yourself a Class of anything especially from Georgia with so much hate for Georgia Football. Must have tried out for the team and didn’t make it so now you are angry. Keep smoking what ever you are smoking and you will be ok. Yes MS is going to the NFL and if he is lucky he will play for one of the following teams, with losing records: Detroit; St. Louis; Kansas City; San Francisco; and Houston and guess what he want be stating on either of those teams unless one of those QB does the samething that MV did to Atlanta then he might get a chance to start and if not he will be walking along the sidelines carrying someone else clipboard and wishing he was still at Georgia atleast he would be playing because which ever team he goes to the QB at that team is not going to turn over his job to a newbee and you can count on that without a fight. MS likes all the attention and being able to start each game so we will see how he handle not starting right away. Oh yes he can still go out and spend his money. By the way first of all I don’t watch NASCAR don’t live in a trailer. I live up here in Washington DC (George Town) and making a lot more money then you will ever make, have no bills, car and home paid for and a great bank account. At least when I write a check for something I have the money to back it up. Apparently you can’t say that. By the way guess you haven’t seen the schedule for this coming year I don’t see to many cupcakes teams on the schedule. Better stay away from all that sugar it is starting to get to you “Class of 81 sounds more like I wanted to play something and they wouldn’t have me so I now hate Georgia Football.

By Golden Oldie

January 8, 2009 2:33 PM | Link to this

yoooo, marietta dawg-fart…45-42 still stings dont it. Kind of takes the shine of ol’ vince’s new statue dont it. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH…. HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

By USC

January 8, 2009 3:05 PM | Link to this

You’re dilusional.. Who? Auburn 5 years ago? What SEC opponents do you play? You’re lucky the Rose Bowl isn’t a Pac 10/SEC game or Pete Carroll’s bowl record would look like Jim Tressel’s.

By ColoDawg

January 8, 2009 3:11 PM | Link to this

Actually, I’m pleased with their respective decisions. It’s time for Georgia to move on from these underachievers. While they’re each very talented and have broken records, what have they won? No National Championship. No SEC Championship. No outright SEC East Championship. It’s good they’re leaving. Now maybe our team can get back to accomplishing something.

By WTF???

January 8, 2009 3:22 PM | Link to this

ColoDawg - You think they didn’t want to? Come on, when our offense scored as many points as we did this year (except Florida) and we still lose you’re gonna blame it on Stafford & Moreno? For God’s sake, Matt threw 5 touchdowns in the loss to Tech… What more can you ask for?

By WTF???

January 8, 2009 3:24 PM | Link to this

Golden Oldie, 10-3 b#tch.. Where did Tech wind up? Oh yeah, 9-4. You may have won the battle, but we’ll always win the war…

By Golden Oldie

January 8, 2009 3:50 PM | Link to this

Hey wtf: Still got your pre-season #1 magazine cover hanging on your wall? HAHAHAHAHAHA

By WTF???

January 8, 2009 4:05 PM | Link to this

Golden Oldie - As most football fans who know jack $hit about football, I don’t much buy into preseason rankings…

Just like Yeck getting beat to submission my an unranked LSU team.

7-1 since 2001, hell I definitely can’t complain about that. And that beatdown a few years back??? Priceless.. What was the score in that game? 52-17 or something like that? It was about like the beatdown we got from UF this year whatever the score was, and that was in Bubby Dudd Stadium…

By heeldawg

January 8, 2009 4:32 PM | Link to this

A few comments on the comments:

1. Tech fans sure are confident after their once-in-a-decade win. Not exactly a decisive one, either—by three points with two TDs directly off of turnovers.

Keep on yappin’, Jackets. The history of the series does not favor you.

1. All of those who revel in the Dawgs’ alleged “demise” with the loss of Moreno and Stafford don’t really have a grasp on the level of talent in Athens. Fair enough. We’ll see all of you on the field next season.

By Reggie Bush

January 8, 2009 5:10 PM | Link to this

kno-show cant carry my jock. kno-show will end stuck to the bottom of some linebacker’s shoe. does the sec even play D-1 football??

By 77DAWGZILLA

January 8, 2009 5:47 PM | Link to this

CMR will use tho “one time good defense game” to keep Soft Willow and forget the rest of the bad D games last season to keep us out of any significant championships. Looking around the SEC, every top team seems to improve (shake up the defensive staff) their defense, NO! not us, we are fine like it is. I am shooting for 2nd or 3rd in the SEC East every year as long as CMR is happy with his current mind set, win 9 or 10 games every year, and he can take 2 millions pay check. Nothing to hope for anyway. Don’t tell us anymore that we are in a rebuilding year again. Me? Just beat the damn Gator with some 7, 8 win seasons will be OK. I am not wishing for SEC shamp or any champ any more, sorry. I am very proud of my UGA reputation regardless. How about you sir CMR? What if Spurier has Stafford and the gang, USC will be all world with the defense they’ve got!.

By heeldawg

January 8, 2009 9:10 PM | Link to this

Hey, 77Dawgzilla:

Spurrier’s washed up.

Defense? At South Carolina? What defense?

The Cocks gave up 56 to Florida, got run out of the stadium by a mediocre Clemson team and were blown out by Iowa, giving up 30+ points in all of those games.

At least the Dawgs held up against a lot of offensive miscues in their bowl game against a 9-3 MSU team.

At least make a statement based on real data, not B.S.

By Not a Senior

January 8, 2009 10:41 PM | Link to this

I just read that Stafford was given a customized name plate from the UGA locker room…a name plate tradition that is reserved for SENIORS !!!! Hey pal, that’s great and all about your next step to the NFL - but why is he getting a piece of UGA tradition if he doesn’t deserve it?

By UGA CLass of 81

January 8, 2009 11:59 PM | Link to this

Leon…it’s Georgetown…..NOT George Town. What a liar you are. It takes intelligence to live and work in Georgetown. Your sentences show how stupid you are. What a pathetic little man you are. Go back to your 6 pack of Bud Light and bow down to your poster of Dale, Jr.

By TexasDawg

January 9, 2009 7:49 AM | Link to this

Moreno is a big loss! I can understand why he is leaving. Stafford loss will not be as great…matter of fact I think we will be better off without him.

AS FAR AS THE DAWG FANS THAT SAid WE SHOULD BE HAPPY FOR THEM: yOUR AN IDIOT! Colt Mcoy is back at Texas…why..he wants to lead his team to the NC…several other players that could declare with other teams…have decided to stay put for the…TEAM!

By Go Gators

January 9, 2009 8:30 AM | Link to this

Thank You Thank You…

The University of Florida is the BCS National Champion

oh and Tebow will be back…

Oh yeah and TIMEOUT.

By UGA Class of 81

January 9, 2009 10:32 AM | Link to this

Texas Dawg: I’m sure if YOU had the choice of playing one more year in college or becoming rich overnight….YOU would take the money and run. Besides, Florida will take it all again next year. I’m a UGA fan, I just tell it like it is. UGA is NOT, I repeat, NOT a championship team. They could barely beat South Carolina, Auburn, Vandy, and Kentucky. When they played powerhouses like Florida and Alabama…they got humiliated on national TV. UGA a NC contender…give me a break.

By UGA Class of 81

January 9, 2009 10:32 AM | Link to this

Texas Dawg: I’m sure if YOU had the choice of playing one more year in college or becoming rich overnight….YOU would take the money and run. Besides, Florida will take it all again next year. I’m a UGA fan, I just tell it like it is. UGA is NOT, I repeat, NOT a championship team. They could barely beat South Carolina, Auburn, Vandy, and Kentucky. When they played powerhouses like Florida and Alabama…they got humiliated on national TV. UGA a NC contender…give me a break.

By UGA Class of 81

January 9, 2009 10:38 AM | Link to this

Hey Leon….where did you go? Caught you in a lie, didn’t I? What’s the matter, all those “George Town” CEO’s won’t let you come out and play. HA! Oh well. I’ll see you in September. Make sure you sign on as “Little Leon” after every UGA game so I can “give you another beat down” and expose you as the pathetic little man and liar that you are. People like you hate people like me…because people like you usually call people like me…BOSS!

By Leon

January 9, 2009 2:59 PM | Link to this

ByUGA Class of 81. Gotch you. I spelled Georgetown that way to see if you really did go to school. Some of us have to work for a living in order to have what we want and I have achieved that over the years. I don’t have time to spend all day on the website and you did not catch me in a lie. I really don’t have to explain anything to you but I can assure you that everything that I have accomplished in my life I have worked hard to achieve and very proud of it. By the way it is nice to be able to pay cash for everything that I want and not have to use credit cards. Yes I do refer to my boss as boss, because he has earned that right just like I have a staff that refer to me as boss. By the way if you are referring to use the word boss as to what color I may be well for you information I am white so put that in your pipe and smoke it. See you in Sept if you are still around by then

By onward

January 9, 2009 3:01 PM | Link to this

Congrats to Stafford & Moreno on their decisions. Ditto pretty much everything Bugkiller said (the #2 post @ top).

Remember Dawgs: Joe Cox knows how to win and knows how to throw to talent … he came from Independence High in Charlotte where he NEVER lost a game (and broke many, if not ALL of Chris Leak’s records while there). As a Charlotte native I look forward to seeing him in action.

Oh, I almost forgot … GO JACKETS!

By UGA CLass of 81

January 9, 2009 4:32 PM | Link to this

Little Leon…..you misspelled Georgetown to see if I really went to school……OH PLEASE! Is that the best comeback you have? I guess you are waiting for your man Obama to spread the wealth. Enjoy spending my money on your 6 packs. I’ll be here in September laughing at all the dawg fans whining about how UGA is not a BCS contender…..AGAIN! I am a dawg fan and UGA graduate, but I tell it like it is. By the way, since you live in “George Town”, answer this…What is the famous statue at the entrance to Georgetown University?

By UGA CLass of 81

January 9, 2009 4:34 PM | Link to this

Little Leon…..by the way….what is “Gotch You”….do you mean “Got You”? Georgetown…yea right !

By SOUTHGADAWG88

January 9, 2009 5:19 PM | Link to this

I will miss knowshon’s effort and spark..he was just as good as advertised which to be honest is rare among highly touted players.Stafford stood tall as a true freshman and I guess never really had a huge leap in performance over the next two years so many would say he didn’t quite live up to the hype.On the other hand he never had a really good line..The OL has been average to subpar for his entire run.Look Searles has done a great job with what he had …how ever banding together a group of young guys into a sec unit is fantastic…. but it doesn’t mean they were that good when compared to other units in the league…but they were the best WE had.I think both kids will be budding stars by their 24th birthday.As for as team goals during their time…special teams,defense,injuries are things beyond their control,… I give them credit..they came to play every sat win or lose

By UGA CLass of 81

January 10, 2009 7:23 AM | Link to this

Little Leon……where are you? Hiding somewhere in “George Town”. See you in September. Get ready for another “beat down” you pathetic liar.

By bubbadawg

January 10, 2009 8:07 AM | Link to this

I have a gut feeling that Joe Cox will have a special year next year. Let’s remember that he has not lost a game since the 7th grade. His senior year in high school he had 66 touchdown passes with only 5 interceptions. Joe knows this offense front to back and is a very bright kid.

I was impressed with his leadership vs. Colorodo a couple of years ago. Though he may not have the arm strength of Stafford, I believe he is more accurate and would be a better decision maker. That is the key to make Coach Richt’s offense work.

The tailback position worries me because of the lack of experience. Lots of talent with the likes of Samuel, King, Jackson, Thomas and Ealy. I beleive this group will make or break us next year.

By joecox

January 10, 2009 9:25 AM | Link to this

UGA will be fine with Joe Cox. I like the fire he will bring.

By animaldr

January 10, 2009 11:58 AM | Link to this

Bubbadawg- do ot worry too much- the OL will improve making the running a litle easier. King or Samuel will get the bulk but Thomas will make some big plays.

This may be a pipe dream but- Logan Gray needs to learn some slot rec. so he and cox can be in the huddle at the same time. Line up as a WR 1 play then no substitutions for defense when he takes a direct snap on occasion. We need to run more no huddle in 2009.

GO DAWGS!

By joe_h

January 10, 2009 10:32 PM | Link to this

**On the other hand, Stafford couldn’t have made a worse decision if he tried.

As proven by Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco, and any other QB that has eventual success in the NFL, staying the four full years in college is ESSENTIAL to NFL success at QB.

In this, Big Ben is the exception that proves the rule. Think Ryan Leaf. Think Alex Smith. Think Kyle Boller. Think Jamarcus Russell.

Junior QB’s just don’t have success in the NFL.

Stafford’s family doesn’t need the boost of income an NFL career will provide, while Matt has proven that he has plenty left to learn.

Knowshon leaving is the right call. Running backs have so many carries in their bodies before they’re word down (look at Tomlinson).

Stafford, on the other hand, just made the single biggest mistake of his life.

He’s about to become a Detroit Lion, and a sure-fire NFL bust.

I hate to say it, but that’s his future.**

Oh good God! Shut up!

By SickandTired

January 11, 2009 9:18 AM | Link to this

When is Richt gonna wise up and quit promising QB recruits they are gonna play and play soon? Stafford was an arrogant self centered person on campus and in the locker room…..This team will be better for his absence.

By RollieGator

January 11, 2009 6:09 PM | Link to this

So Tebow announced today that he’s coming back. Great news, huh?

By Charles

January 11, 2009 6:50 PM | Link to this

I hate to brag on the Gators but they succeeded in teaching Tebow loyalty. CMR ought to take a lesson and Stafford ought to hang his head in shame.

By WildBill

January 11, 2009 6:51 PM | Link to this

Now that its all said and done for 2008, I’m gonna sleep like a baby. What have I got to be worried about, CMR at the helm, backed up by Willie and the rest of the gang, all is gonna be well this fall. No worries. Looks like a 7-5 season to me, which CMR will count as a good year. Winning is winning when you make several mil a year.

By T

January 11, 2009 7:59 PM | Link to this

Tebow is returning…

The Sky Just Fell !!!!!!

By Disgraced 1

January 12, 2009 8:25 AM | Link to this

Tebow wins the Heisman and 2 NC’s and decides to stay for his senior year. Knowshon and Matthew don’t even play in a BCS championship game and get their a*******es handed to them by Alabama, Florida, and Tech this year and declare for the draft?!! Way to take the money and run guys. You’re not even a footnote in the history of UGA football. Whatever NFL franchise lands you will be truly blessed to have team players of YOUR caliber. I hope you both blow your knees out at the combines.

By Dawg83

January 13, 2009 11:33 AM | Link to this

Disgraced and all you other haters, dudes, lighten up. Sweet Tebow, it’s college football, not life….well close, but not quite. I am happy for 7 and 24, wish them luck, but after this year….glad they are gone so we can move on. Plenty of talent ready to step up. If the coaches hold all players accountable, no special cases, no favorites, nobody keeps their job even if they screw up time after time….then we’ll be good. 2 losses or better? Very possible. Beat Tech? Bet your a*!!

By robdawg08

January 13, 2009 12:45 PM | Link to this

What about Logan Gray starting as the QB ? He is fast and has a strong arm. I’m kinda surprised both Moreno and Stafford left for the NFL draft. I think Moreno could have gone higher than projected if he stayed another year at UGA. Stafford is probably making the right decision because he is projected as a top 3 pick. If he came back he couldn’t go any higher but could go lower (like Leinart did). I just hope Richt gets some defensive linemen and linebackers ready to stop Fla.,Bama’s,etc. offenses. After Jeff Owens went down there was no pass rush at all. JP Wilson and Tebow picked the defense apart with almost no pass rush on them. Can the Dawgs get a strong legged,accurate kicker too ? Fla. returning 11 on defense is scary. But the games are played on the field and not on paper…

By crs

January 13, 2009 1:51 PM | Link to this

Allen and Jones are two perfect examples of kids that should not even CONSIDER leaving early. Neither is even close to ready and both would be out of the NFL in a couple years.

By crs

January 13, 2009 2:04 PM | Link to this

Disgraced, did you see MS get his leg bent the wrong way at the beginning of the 4th quarter against Mich. St. - he was lucky to get up, that play easily could have knocked him out of football for a year maybe even 2. Both of them are smart to take the money. They are both ready and the NFL wants both of them. Why should KM put another 200 carries on his body playing for free? What else can he prove? Learn to enjoy the games and quit worrying about BCS national titles - they mean nothing. I am far more excited to see the dogs win conference titles - to me they are every bit as good as a national title. What exactly does a game played a month and sometimes 7 or 8 weeks after the season ends mean? Its almost like a preseason game. Can anyone say in 2007/2008 that Ohio St. was better than USC or GA at the end of the season - of course not. The BCS and the bowls in general are worthless.

By crs

January 13, 2009 2:10 PM | Link to this

Seriously, how would Moreno go higher? Was he going to get faster? The guy put up two great seasons. Another 200 carries at UGA would have done nothing for him. Wish these guys well and move on.

By crs

January 13, 2009 2:19 PM | Link to this

No dog tailback with talent will ever be redshirted under Mark Richt again. He learned a valuable lesson. Redshirting KM was a waste. W.E. will play next year as long as he qualifies.

By Reality

January 13, 2009 3:32 PM | Link to this

Allen should spend time in the film room watching himself be beaten too many times. The scouts have and are. Yes, he is a fairly good college player but he would ride the pines in the NFL…at best. He needs another year learning how to tackle and play the area he is assigned.

By robdawg08

January 14, 2009 6:48 PM | Link to this

Moreno is likely a late first round or early second round pick. If he had stayed another year he could have possibly won the Heisman and been a top 5 pick. That’s about $3 to $6 more million difference. Not to mention helping out his team (UGA) that made him the player he is thru coaching and blocking (as Moreno has said himself). I think players should be only seniors to go to the NFL. We have to replace the starting RB and QB now. At least Tebow had some respect for his college alma mater and team and returned…

By crs

January 15, 2009 11:24 AM | Link to this

robdawg, a heisman would not have made KM a top 5 pick. You think the NFL doesn’t know about KM? You think the NFL is just discovering him? PUHLEEEZZZE!! He owes something to UGA????? He owes them nothing, he helped them win 21 games in two seasons including a #2 national finish and a top 10. He owes them NOTHING. The way KM runs with hard cuts, he only has so many carries before a knee blows out, thats reality. Good luck to him. As far as they have to be seniors, how do you keep someone from earning a living? You don’t know what these kids financial stiuation is or what their dream is. Tebow, obviously enjoys the college game and quite honestly his pro prospects do not match either KM or MS.

By Say No To Obesity

January 15, 2009 11:58 PM | Link to this

CRS, You are correct. He owes Georgia nothing!!! He signed on believing he would play in BCS Championship Games and he played in one Sugar Bowl. Florida recruited him hard and they may have won a National Championship if he had signed. OOPS!!!!

By SouthATL-Dawg

January 18, 2009 11:02 PM | Link to this

I for one am sickened by the under-achievement of the Dawgs this past season. No fire, expecting to win on atheticism alone … and especially having no team unity. Stafford and Moreno, while both gifted athletes, are nothing more than selfish primadonas and I’m glad to see them go. As a lifelong Dawg fan, I say CMR needs to wake up and get control the team unity and discipline … otherwise we will continue to lose to the Gators and (God forbid) Tech.

By robdawg08

January 21, 2009 3:07 PM | Link to this

Nice assesment the CRS… So a running back leaps to the NFL to save his knees ? I think every player owes its college something. They get a free ride financially and are allowed to showcase their talent to get drafted into the NFL. It is a two-way street. Both the college and the athlete benefit from each other. So based on your thinking Moreno blows his knee out in year 2 or 3 then has no degree to fall back on leaving college early ? And don’t tell me he will invest his rookie millions either. He will blow that money like its going out of style…I think Moreno can play 10 years in the NFL. Fact is one more year might have made him another $3 million and got UGA a NC. UGA fans can call him No-Show Moreno now…

By gatorralph

January 30, 2009 6:39 PM | Link to this

stufford, morono= no championships…gators rule

By Mike T.

January 31, 2009 12:50 AM | Link to this

gators rule

Gators rule what?

Not the series? maybe FSU 47-38-2 Georgia

By T.

January 31, 2009 12:54 AM | Link to this

Gators rule

Gators rule what? maybe FSU

47-38-2 GEORGIA