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By Chuck

August 19, 2006 06:37 PM | Link to this

I know the rest of the SEC is hoping Tereshinski III keeps the QB job. The only other SEC school he might start would be Miss State or Vandy.

Looks like Blake Barnes is the best of the lot this month.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

August 19, 2006 06:44 PM | Link to this

I think he’ll start with Joe T. I hope he’ll accept the mistakes of inexperience and put the “Rifle Arm” of Stafford in the mix. Barnes, Cox anyboby will make mistakes when they 1st go in. The upside is worth the mistakes with Stafford. MR has become pretty conservative as a head coach so I don’t know what he’ll do.

By BirdDawg

August 19, 2006 07:17 PM | Link to this

I concur with Chuck who said what I said two days ago.

Joe T simply doesn’t have the talent to run this team. I don’t care how highly he was recruited. There have been many recruits who were 5 stars (which Joe T wasn’t) who were busts. The fact that he’s had to battle for his life against 3 underclassmen speaks to his absolute lack of talent.

He can be a caretaker. But he cannot win you game. He cannot get you back from behind. He cannot throw it downfield.

But how is our running game going to be any good when SEC DC’s are putting 8 and 9 men in the box because they know Joe T can’t throw but a 5 yard hitch through the air?

Our running game is going to get stuffed, because our QB doesn’t have the arm strength to cut it in the SEC, let alone Div-1AA.

But Richt will choose Joe T. And I really do believe it has more to do with legacy and loyalty than anything else.

It will be a mistake, and he’ll be gone by half time of the SC game, replaced by a QB who can actually play in this league.

Whether it’s Barnes or Stafford, it doesn’t matter. They both can chuck the ball 10 times better than Joe T. And they both will keep defenses honest.

Joe T cannot keep defenses honest.

By Joe

August 19, 2006 07:20 PM | Link to this

He will go with the Senior quarterback and give him a shot because while he may not be the most exciting quarterback of the group, he will be the best bet to make the fewest mistakes that can beat you. After that decision, all bets are off. I believe the other three quarterbacks all have their strong points and each brings certain combinations of talent to offer the team. Depending on the game situations, Richt could use any one of them for those specific skills.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

August 19, 2006 07:36 PM | Link to this

Joe, you think MR will blow Staffords RS year for “certain situations”? You’re right, Joe T will start and after that all bets are off. I’ve got to go back and check, but in the article didn’t MR say something about #4 not being out of the deal? Have to check.

By BirdDawg

August 19, 2006 07:40 PM | Link to this

Oh yeah…

FIRE CARTER STRICKLAND NOW!

Okay, have at it.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

August 19, 2006 07:47 PM | Link to this

cut & paste quote from MR. said. “Whoever that fourth guy is, [he] is not out of the deal.” Wanted to make sure I had it right. Beats me, how would that apply to Stafford?

By jdc

August 19, 2006 07:49 PM | Link to this

Fellow Dog Fans…

We dont’ need to worry so much about the QB position. We need to worry about the O line and it’s depth (lack of) and the suspensions we are going to FEEL in the SC game. JT, or any of the 4 QBs we have will do just fine. We have no depth at OL and that will be the death of the ‘06 team, not “who will be the QB?”…

By jdc

August 19, 2006 08:12 PM | Link to this

Can we beat SC at their place? We almost lost at our place last year. We must have a running game and keep them off the field. That will be difficult with our O line, but I think TB has morphed into a stud…thoughts?

By Paul Hamilton

August 19, 2006 08:16 PM | Link to this

BirdDawg,

I agree that JT is the least talented of the quarterbacks and while he may not have a strong arm, I can guarantee you he can throw a 5 yard pass. A child could throw it 5 yards, lets leave out all the drama. I don’t care who starts as long as we play hard and have a good season, which I believe will happen.

By jdc

August 19, 2006 08:23 PM | Link to this

I agree with Paul. Let’s just get through the first 2 games and things at QB will happen naturally. UGA has too many thoroughbreds to lay down. I like the fact that we are under the radar.

By BurtDawg

August 19, 2006 08:59 PM | Link to this

Hey you guys! Forget the QB’s. We win or lose period with how the O line goes. Coaches know this, media guys don’t pay any attention to the O line because they are “boring”. Without blocking it won’t matter if Mr. Walker and Mr.Green were back there.

By jdc

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

BurtDawg, It is obvious you have studied your “what it takes to win” manual, and you agree with me that we can’t win without a strong O line, period.

By GW

August 19, 2006 09:36 PM | Link to this

I don’t care who plays QB but this Carter guy, these bloggers, and many fans will make it a controversy on the first incomplete pass. It will be worse than the 04 post Tech Shockley crap. Even if we win every game by 4 TDs many will say another QB would have made it a 5 TD margin. I’m with Coach Richt and all 4 of these guys as they will face a load of stupid questions and comments all season. Tuesday morning’s AJC Sports headline will probably be 3 UGA QBs MAY TRANSFER.

By Justin

August 19, 2006 09:42 PM | Link to this

JT3 will start. Richt said he’s had a hunch the whole offseason and he’s been on top the whole time. I want to see Stafford.

By JTUGG

August 19, 2006 09:55 PM | Link to this

JT3 or Barnes. Stafford will RS. OL is not as bad as everyone is makind them out to be. The DL has more issues to me (especially at DT)

By adawginpa

August 19, 2006 10:00 PM | Link to this

I am so tired of the bashing of JTIII. If he is best able to win so be it. Coach Richt said he would play the best QB, and I think he has a good track record since he has been the HC.

Also, enough on Carter. He is reporting on what people are talking about. OL may or could be a problem, but I doubt most could name the starters.

I hope for a good year. As always Go Dawgs.

By corn dawg

August 19, 2006 10:11 PM | Link to this

go with stafford at wk. if does good stick with him, if not redshirt

By Clete

August 19, 2006 10:41 PM | Link to this

Who the hell cares???? Just stick one of them in there and let’s get the season started. GO DAWGS!!!!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

August 19, 2006 10:48 PM | Link to this

adawginpa, I’m one of those people who doesn’t think Joe T. will end up being the man. As he said ,there are alot of ways he could show leadership on this team. One thing I’m tired of is, if you don’t think Joe T has the talent of the others, you are bashing him. That’s simply not true. MR is paid a lot of money to make these decisions and he will. If it’s Joe T all the way, so be it, if it’s not, same deal, so be it!

By RT

August 19, 2006 10:55 PM | Link to this

The starting quarterback will get the full support of CMR and the team, no matter who it is, and this is more important than who the QB actually is. All of them have their pros/cons, JT3 knows the team and system the best, the others are better passers, each showing good and bad days. Look for JT3 to start game 1, then the other 3 guys to split time equally.

By greg gordon

August 19, 2006 11:01 PM | Link to this

If MR plays Joe T, it’s out of loyalty. I will be totaly disappointed and lose all respect for MR. He was not hired to play the guy who stuck around, but the guy who will help us win. Any of the other three is better than Joe T. I’d like to see Stafford but any of the other three is better than Joe T

By ???

August 19, 2006 11:33 PM | Link to this

Richt will be smart to let Joe T play the whole season. Why ruin a good QB behind that garbage line when ya got a sacrificial lamb in Joe T. With the usual soft schedule Georgia will still win 8 games with Joe T. at the helm.

By jrmdvm1

August 20, 2006 12:42 AM | Link to this

I agree with many here who feel that it is the rest of the team ( like O line ) that must really contribute to ensure success. What I am happiest about is that “listening” to all of the QB’s, to me, they all show leadership. And, that leadership will be shown when ALL not chosen to be number 1 will get right to work to better the team. Because they are so much in the media “spotlight”, the attitude shown by all the QB’s is going to make the rest of the team realize that there must be a team effort by everyone from the starters to the scout team. I don’t think that there will be a “slacking off” #2 or #3 at any position on the team after “seeing” the attitude of the QB’s as a whole. The thing that makes me proudest to be a Georgia Bulldog is that “there ain’t no ‘quit’ in ‘em”.

By Bryan G.

August 20, 2006 12:49 AM | Link to this

Look…I think it’ll be JT III. I know we’re all bashing him and think that he doesn’t have the talent. However, it begs the question: If Joe T is so untalented, then why hasn’t someone else pulled ahead of him??? He can’t be all that bad because if he were, surely Cox or Barnes know enough of the offense to pull ahead.

Clearly Joe T isn’t the most talented, but it isn’t like we’re going to be starting Greg Talley or Preston Jones, people.

By Glenn in Alaska

August 20, 2006 01:52 AM | Link to this

Well I am excited because its almost time for Dawg Football. If it is anyone other than Matt it want stay that way, he will step up and get the job done. You will see more than one play thats a certain. Go Dawgs from Alaska’s biggest Dawg fan. Glenn

By honest_abe

August 20, 2006 05:58 AM | Link to this

considering all the new faces on offense, georgia needs to play great d and limit turnovers. joe t is the most experienced quarterback and i think he’s the man for that job. if the o line comes together then our run game has potential, but i just don’t agree with throwing stafford to the wolves. let him redshirt and take over the uga national championship team next year!

By sj

August 20, 2006 06:00 AM | Link to this

Note to ??? When talking about strength of schedule (2005) , you probably should know UGA was near the top..Who do you think were the bottom feeders? Auburn (68th out of 117) and Miss State. Auburn seemingly won’t be happy until their nonconference games are filled with slap-stick comedy (‘championship div’) teams AND they are played at home. Oh Yea… there was no grade inflation…they told us they were clean.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

August 20, 2006 06:09 AM | Link to this

Did W.VA throw their freshman QB to the dogs? I guess Texas is throwing their 2 freshmen QBs to the dogs also. That’s on;y two, there are others. i WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE AN ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION: IF A PLAYER PLAYS EVEN A DOWN, DOESN’T HE LOSE HIS RS. YEAR UNLESS HE GET’S HURT OR SOMETHING SPECIAL HAPPENS? HOW CAN STAFFORD PLAY AND STILL BE RS?

By JDAWG

August 20, 2006 08:25 AM | Link to this

Joe T is going to be the man on opening day. It’s not fair to say he has “no” talent. A “no talent” qb wouldn’t be able to hold off the young guns vying for the position. We need someone who, first, will not hurt us by trying to force the ball into coverages. Next, we need someone to go into Williams-Brice Stadium with some experience. Joe T started against FLA in a hostile environment…and remember, he didn’t do a bad job. Take away dropped pass in the beginning and the outcome may have been different.

By Common Sense

August 20, 2006 08:28 AM | Link to this

House money says Joe T., but I will buck the system and say Blake Barnes. From what I have heard the offense line looks pitiful so they may all HAVE to play.

GO DAWGS Woof Woof sicem!!!!!!!!!

By chip jones

August 20, 2006 08:50 AM | Link to this

Enough already. The Dawgs probably won’t be as good as they were last year, but will be better than they were CMR’s first year. The team will get our support this year, regardless. I just wanna beat Phatt Phill and the Bugs and win the bowl game! JoeT is going to be the starter. If Stafford plays, it will happen in the first two games. Otherwise, he’s likely to take the RS. (You also gotta think what will happen when LoganG comes into the mix. Can you imagine three years with those two both playing?) Barnes may have a leg up, but I say that only because I Google all four QB’s and try to read what national, not just local media is saying. I have never been a college recruiter for top 10 team, just a die-hard fan.

By SCDAWG

August 20, 2006 08:52 AM | Link to this

Defense wins championships. Pick a QB that will take care of the ball and handoff to the three headed monster. Our D will be “lights out” if they can stay healthy.

Dawg Nation unite!

By Danny

August 20, 2006 09:01 AM | Link to this

If you do not have a clear cut winner, all you have is 4 losers. No one good enough to be #1. We haven’t had that problem in a while, but coach will figure it out.

By Danny

August 20, 2006 09:03 AM | Link to this

If you do not have a clear cut winner, all you have is 4 losers. No one good enough to be #1. We haven’t had that problem in a while, but coach will figure it out.

By badhand

August 20, 2006 09:24 AM | Link to this

Doesn.t matter who they pick at QB when they get up to SC they will be looking for another QB.

By Reality

August 20, 2006 09:24 AM | Link to this

Who gives a rats a** !

By Mark

August 20, 2006 09:53 AM | Link to this

I seem to remember that Joe T made the passes in the Florida game! Bottom line is it’s a team game and one person will not determine Georgia’s sucess. Doesn’t matter who the QB is if the O’line isn’t there. If you can’t block or tackle in football… you loose! Remember 1980 when several teams shut down HW…others stepped up! It’s a TEAM Game!

By gdawg

August 20, 2006 09:59 AM | Link to this

I have to give credit to MR, he has done a great job of faking out all of his QB’s. JT3 got his shot last season in the Florida Game and looked a great mess! MS will get the start because of the upside he brings to the program over next 4 years. However, the OL will be coached up into a steady bunch. I just hope our WR’s coach has taught these guys to catch the damn ball!

By ron

August 20, 2006 10:09 AM | Link to this

if richt goes with the freshman who will transfer? barnes or cox. joe t is the only one without any options,he’s fifth year player. if both barnes & cox transfer that will leave richt in a dilemna for qb depth for ‘07.fans beleve me joe t doesn’t have the tools to lead georgia.he reminds me of georgia’s qb’s of andy johnsons years,every option is to run.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

August 20, 2006 11:27 AM | Link to this

Off to work, but if anyone knows about the RS year, I’d appreciate an answer. QUESTION: CAN A FRESHMAN PLAY ANY AT ALL AND STILL RS. UNLESS HE GETS HURT OR SOME OTHER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES OCCUR? I’M NOT AWARE OF ANY CHANGES IN THE PAST RULES. HELP! Barnes is in his Jr. yr. so he won’t transfer, Cox? He’s the one + Stafford with the only real transfer option. Stafford won’t go. Cox, with the new rule about playing a 5th yr. if you’re getting a Masters, is the one who I believe has the real transfer option that may be used. Stafford is the future, question is will MR ride with him through the learning curve. “OL”, can, I hope, come through and just hold their own in the 1st 2 games and we’ll be thin but OK. afterwards for ‘06.

By California Desert Dog

August 20, 2006 11:45 AM | Link to this

No question about it, quarterback is a key position. However, don’t forget that ALL championship teams have TWO undeniable charactistics….they can run the ball and they can play defense.

We have a stable of thoroughbreds in the backfield that need to play to their enormous potiental. We have some of the best defensive linemen in the country who must prevent scores and get the ball back into the hands of the offense.

If we can do both of these…better that last year….the issue of who plays quarterback will solve itself. If we are to have another run at the SEC, this team must make the quarterback successful…..not the other way around.

By Optimist_dawg

August 20, 2006 11:54 AM | Link to this

What a dilemma! Four high quality QBs. Every coach should be so lucky. Nevertheless, I, like most of my fellow bloggers, being a football genius, have devised the ideal plan. The new revolutionary offense is called DOUBLE BARRELL SHOT GUN. This offense will feature, not one – but two, QBs in the backfield at the same time. Substitutions will be made in pairs. This way, they all get playing time. This will also solve the problem with the offensive line. As the DAWGS have a shortage of interior linemen, but an ample number of centers, we will also utilize two centers and a unique shift. Won’t this really confuse the opponent’s defense?

By Reasonable Dawg

August 20, 2006 12:27 PM | Link to this

Our O-Line problems are mostly just depth issues that are magnafied by early season suspensions. Thats why if we can ge by SC, then things look bright. Lets not overblow the issue though, FLA is in a situation where they have depth but no exp. and LSU had to replace 3 I believe. Like someone said earlier we are just under the radar right now and the national media is looking for reasons they could ignore us. This may all work in our favor as our opposition watches ESPN, and by us getting little exposure this year, we may be taken lightly by some teams.

By wywalton

August 20, 2006 12:44 PM | Link to this

Buck, here you go… Institutions should note that in order for a student-athlete who is seeking to “redshirt” to avoid using a season of competition (or for an ineligible student-athlete to avoid competing in violation of NCAA regulations and using a season of competition), the student-athlete may not participate in any event that meets the definition of “intercollegiate competition” in NCAA Bylaw 14.02.6.

By wywalton

August 20, 2006 12:54 PM | Link to this

I agree with Optimist Dawg… the DOUBLE BARRELL SHOT GUN OFFENSE sounds like an ingenious idea!!! Let’s see how this works with all of the talent that we have in the backfield… OT OG C QB RB C QB OG RB OT TE It looks a lot like a wish bone, with a stand-up, shot-gun positioned, gunslinging FB… and the defense will wonder which center will snap the ball and to which QB??? The RB position and TE position can be plattooned with RBs, FBs, WRs, and TEs. And of course there are multiple formations from the base formation. Now, isn’t this more fun than arguing over which QB will/should start… especially when it doesn’t even matter what we think anyway???

By Lane4411

August 20, 2006 01:04 PM | Link to this

MR, has not made a decision for a reason. To put presure(tremendous)on the 4 qbs., which should determine the individual who makes the best decisions, with and indepth understanding of the system. Continuing, this babble, arm strength has to be a major part of the equation. Prior to the Spring Game, Cox was reported to be the most accurate. Earlier in the summer MR, indicated Cox did not have total grasp of the system. Barnes has had a good summer and has the 2nd strongest arm of the 4. Stafford has the “cannon”, but how well does he know the system and does he have the required discipline? In the Florida/Spring Game, JT111’s passes did not seem to have the required zip on the ball. I originally thought Barnes, now not sure.

Spurrier/MR are very similiar in qb selection. Bright, disciplined, good decision makers-ie, people who do not continually make mistakes.That is why Quincy Carter was shown the door- tremendous ability, could not be coached, poor decision maker. Not and MR, guy.

Comments on the OL: Championship teams typically have 15/18 OL- with the majority having been RS’d. Starters are typically Redshirt Jr’s/Sr’s. Georgia should be there in 2 yrs., at that point will be in top 5 nationally, anything below that will be considered and off year.

MR, era is just beginning, regardless of what happens this year.

Think back to the Goof(Goff as a qb; Goof as a head coach) and Donnan years(Donnan recruited offensive lineman as and after thought) and where we are today.

Never bet against MR. Also bet he would be heck of a poker player or stock picker if his efforts were directed there.

By badhand

August 20, 2006 01:38 PM | Link to this

NONE OF THE QUARTER BACKS WOULD START FOR THE GAMECOCKS.SEE YOU DAWGS IN SEPTEMBER.

By BadgerDawg

August 20, 2006 02:01 PM | Link to this

If Joe T is the the best of the group and starts, I hope Lumpkin, Southerland, and Brown are all ready to play a lot, because the best chance to win will be the wishbone with all the talent we have at RB and not much at QB or WR.

By reality check

August 20, 2006 03:10 PM | Link to this

JoeT will start and he will be fine. Richt is not going to base any decision on legacy or loyalty. He wants to win.

Unlike the people on this blog Richt has seen the guys practice and he knows what he is doing.

If a couple of the others get a chance to play and do well, that suits me fine too. Richt has more than one of them ready to play.

The quarterbacks who are not picked number 1 are not going to transfer. There is going to be another quarterback competition next year and 3 will be in the hunt. Even if that were not so Barnes can graduate and transfer someplace else with immediate elibility to play there for 2 years, and Cox can do the same thing the following year. That is the effect of the new rule. They would be dumb to transfer now and have to sit out a year and none of them are dumb.

The offensive line will be good unless there are a lot more injuries than they have now. The offensive line is primarily redshirt juniors and seniors who have been in the program a while and they were all highly recruited.

By GaDawg

August 20, 2006 04:14 PM | Link to this

You’re right about them not starting for the Cockies, because they’ve got better sense than to play for those losers! SEE YA IN SEPTEMBER!

By diehard dawg

August 20, 2006 04:36 PM | Link to this

Look into my crystal ball dawg fans…I know exactly who it’s going to be. The same one that it has always been under Mark Richt. Are listening? It’s not complicated.

The best man for the job!

Don’t count Joe T out. Our man will be indentified in the heat of battle with the game on the line. Joe T is going to get his shot, but if he can’t make it happen then we have three other guys that will have the opportunity to show their metal.

It is going to fun watching it play out! I love this time of the year. Finally, no more bowling or ice skating.

Go Dawgs…

By drdawg

August 20, 2006 05:16 PM | Link to this

Joe T will start as he should. I suspect that Stafford will be getting half the snaps by the Tennessee game and may be the starter by Florida. Injuries could change the entire picture and Cox and Barnes better be ready.

By Brad

August 20, 2006 05:54 PM | Link to this

By no means am I a football expert but with this being a “rebuilding” year for the Dawgs it is possible Richt starts Stafford looking at building for a serious run in ‘07.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

August 20, 2006 07:08 PM | Link to this

wywalton, thanks for the definition. Just got in from work and it’s nice to see I haven’t lost it. People implying that Stafford could play and then RS. Just checked to make sure I hadn’t missed a rule change. Reality check, I don’t know why it would be dumb for Cox to transfer now if he’s not in the mix. I’m not saying he should but I don’t understand the “dumb” part. If you happened to catch this question or anyone who wants to answer, I’m listening. Someone pointed out that North Carolina needs a QB in the worst way, so if Cox did decide to go home, is that dumb? Corn Dawg, can’t try Stafford for a week then RS.

By StAugDawg

August 20, 2006 07:39 PM | Link to this

Joe T is a very solid Senior QB and should be given the chance to lead this team. He was a top 10 QB in the nation out of HS and was solid last year in back-up work. I keep hearing people say that he wont start because of what happened at Florida last yr. What happened at Florida last yr.? I was there. He looked pretty good for his first career start in a major league high pressure situation. I remember Milner dropping a big pass on the first play from scrimmage that could have changed the whole game. I remember the Defense sleeping through the first quarter and allowing UF 2 easy TD’s. I remember him making a gutsy, ESPN Highlight TD catch.

Stafford has years to show his talent. Let Joe T lose the position. He’s earned it.

By adawgfan

August 20, 2006 07:43 PM | Link to this

Enough already! I wish I could wake up tomorrow and head to the game. My tickets are burning a hole in my pocket.

Last week I had a Gaytor tell me he felt sorry for us coming to Jax with Joe T again. So I laid $100 on his desk and said, If Joe T is still starting in Jax Dawgs win! He wouldn’t take the bet. nuff said!

By Hunk Erdown

August 20, 2006 07:51 PM | Link to this

Going into Friday’s scrimmage, the pressure cooker was on full blast. CMR had made public comments, albeit slight ones, about each of the guys in the race. Stafford was well aware that CMR’s main concern with him was that he tends to force too much. What did he do? He promptly went out and threw 3 interceptions. I think he just bought himself a red shirt. I’m damned glad of it too. He needs seasoning to lead a program like CMR has built. He’s what? 18 yrs old?

I know there are soothsayers in here that think because JoeT didn’t “pull away” from the pack that he is a no talent, can’t make a 5 yard pass, blah blah blah… You ask them where does this wisdom and knowledge of the system, when the Head Coach and QB Coach says they are all even in talent, come from? Get this——- Its because they have the ability to “read between the lines”—- They can tell by “what CMR is NOT saying”. POPPYCOCK!!! If the friggin Head Coach says that based on talent, they are very close to even, then why oh why would you not start a 23 yr old over an 18 yr old? OHHHH because that would mean he is showing too much loyalty… too much respect for a legacy player who has stuck it out on the team for now his 5th year.

I’m not out there watching them every day, but I don’t think CMR is a liar. He says that based on talent they are close to even. But there are those who can “read between the lines” that takes that to mean that JoeT has no talent. If CMR is NOT a liar like some of you think he is, then the logical thing would be to start the guy with the highest experience, maturity, and confidence. If that guy don’t get it done, then go to the next guy in line. But… if they are all close to even in talent, the stupidest thing you could do is to burn Stafford’s red shirt year before all the others have failed. He’s the youngest, the least knowledgeble of the system, and he forces his throws when the pressure is on. You can’t get around that folks. Unless you can prove that CMR is in fact a liar, and they are not close to even in talent… If you go by what he “hasn’t” said… well hell, he may get his wife away from the water cooler and start her.

By drdawg

August 20, 2006 08:15 PM | Link to this

Joe T did not lose the Florida game. The reason we lost was because our Defensive Coordinator was caught flat footed until it was too late. Joe T was a hero, our coaches lost to Florida AGAIN.

By maya lucia

August 20, 2006 09:36 PM | Link to this

this is a typical richt move…..

no surprise here….

i predict stafford to get some snaps in the first game as well….

and barnes & cox possibly….

and stafford better be ready to start as early as the USC game….

belieeeeeve that.

go dawgs….sic ‘em.

woof woof.

By AltamahaDawg

August 20, 2006 09:58 PM | Link to this

Hunker down, I could not have said it better myself. Seriously I have tried.

By James

August 20, 2006 10:20 PM | Link to this

Hey everyone. I’m new to the blogs but I always come here to get a laugh out of the comments. I went to high school with current dawgs Trahern Holden and Quitin Banks. Here go my thoughts on Joe T. being named starter. Listen, I like Joe T but his first performance has me nervous. The defense only allowed 14 to Florida which is not a lot. He went 9-20 100 yds, 1 int. He really didn’t show me a lot but what he did show me is that he has heart. I hope he proves everyone wrong including me and gets the job done. I think him being named starter makes the offense kind of vanilla because of his arm strength. You can expect to not see a lot of deep balls. I hope our wide receivers improved their run after the catch abilities. Joe Cox being named number 2 over Stafford isn’t all bad. He has had a year over him to learn the offense plus the guy is accurate. Sure he threw a lot of pics at GDAY but over time he will improve his decision making. Stafford being number 3 is not all bad either. PLEASE DAWG FANS I BEG YOU, DON’T SAY THE HYPE WAS UNWARRANTED. The guy still has to learn the offense plus the checkdowns so give him time. Plus he has to learn that even if you do have all world throwing power you have to make better decisions with the ball. Over time I guarantee he will improve his decision making. I’m not sure whether CMR said he would redshirt him or not but I actually hopes he doesn’t. I know you guys are gonna be like WHAT? But listen, if you give him and Cox playing time this year in spot duty like DJ, we don’t have to go through all of this worrying next year because at least they would have had game experience. And for those worrying about our QB commit Logan Gray decommitting, don’t worry. Even if Stafford redshirts, it still puts the same amount of separation between the two cause if Stafford lives up to hype he can leave after his RS Sophomore season. I love the dawgs and wish them the best this season. For my honest prediction without red and black glasses on, I see the season going 8-4 or 9-3 at best. May God bless the dawgs and all of you. Also may God give Joe T more arm strength.