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By gamach1

September 9, 2006 09:23 PM | Link to this

I wasn’t really suprised other than Joe T’s injury. I never saw what happened. Stafford has a heck of an arm. He needs to quit forcing throws, and being greedy trying to get it all at one time.

By JM

September 9, 2006 09:28 PM | Link to this

I think that Stafford has looked great so far! Besides his two interceptions which were just a case of forcing it, he has looked very good. I am sorry for Joe T, but I think everyone knew that Stafford playing this year was kind of inevitable. I hope he does great.

By Gordon

September 9, 2006 10:26 PM | Link to this

I hate to admit it (Tech fan here) but the first pass I saw Stafford throw I knew he had “it”. Wow. He’ll do very big things before he leaves Athens. I’m 46 - I hope I see Tech beat Georgia once more before I die.

By Ga_Dawg

September 9, 2006 10:31 PM | Link to this

Stafford looks okay.

He has 3 INTs, but the announcers are acting like he has 3 TDs. He’s got a ways to go.

Lots of overthrows. Some bad decisions, some good decisions. But he looks good on his feet, as evidenced by the 20+ yard QB draw.

Against a better team, his INTs would’ve cost UGA the game.

I feel bad for Joe T, though.

By craig

September 9, 2006 10:31 PM | Link to this

Let Stafford go ahead and make his mistakes so he can learn from them….he’ll need it when he faces some competition…(that was for you Spurrier)

By john

September 9, 2006 10:32 PM | Link to this

i’m glad we got a run game and a defense… the freshman has talent no doubt but he’s not ready to play in the SEC.. this is only south carolina. we will not win the the national championship with the freshman… it’s amazing how he can throw three ints and evryone is fine with that but cox throws one and we just want to throw him to the wolves… lolololololololololololo go defense!!!!they say DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS

By bigdawg

September 9, 2006 10:39 PM | Link to this

few too many interceptions/almost INTs for me to be really comfortable…a lot of overthrown balls too (which could be bad routes)

By Matthew

September 9, 2006 10:59 PM | Link to this

Come on guys, he’s a friggin’ freshman so he’s going to make some mistakes. Joe T has made those mistakes as a senior, so Stafford is fine. I was really impressed, but too bad for Joe III…he’s a good guy

By vdunkndunk

September 9, 2006 11:05 PM | Link to this

Stafford clearly has some major talent. The balls he throws are just incredible, but of course he threw too many interceptions today. But we have a couple of easier games coming up before we play Tennessee, so hopefully he’ll have time to get the freshmen mistakes out of his system.

By bigdawg88

September 9, 2006 11:10 PM | Link to this

C’mon, one of the ints was actually pass interference. One was a little underthrown, but the receiver made a poor play on it - should have been caught. The last looked like a bad route by MoMass. Me, I like that we actually took some chances. We sometimes throw too conservatively. All three of those ints could have gone the other way. Joe Cox threw up a gimme ball - Stafford was throwing to single-covered receivers. BIG DIFFERENCE! Considering it was basically his first game, and in that atmosphere, the kid did very well. Now he has 3 games to tune up before Tennessee.
I like our chances this year. Especially with the neo Junkyard Dawgs! Those dawgs can bring it!! GOOOOOOO DAWGS!!!!

By Drew

September 9, 2006 11:10 PM | Link to this

3 INT’s but only the first was a poor decision. One was a tipped ball and the deep INT was as good as a punt. He moved the team down the field!

By Dawgs2006

September 9, 2006 11:14 PM | Link to this

I do not feel bad for Joe T. He had no business as the starting QB at Georgia. Stafford’s interceptions were not that bad. If you want to see a BAD interception, wait until 1:00pm tomorrow, by #7.

By JDawg

September 9, 2006 11:16 PM | Link to this

your right bigdawg….the last two int’s were not staffords fault. I thought the announcers played down stafford. there was no mention of stafford checking down to the ware TD on third and goal

By Joel

September 9, 2006 11:16 PM | Link to this

Stafford will be great. Second pick was a clear pass interference. Once the receivers figure out not to quit running on this guy the offense wil be dynamic. It wouldn’t hurt for them to go get the ball instead of letting it come to them, too.

Biggest question tonight was where was the pass rush against a weak OL?

By Dawgs2006

September 9, 2006 11:18 PM | Link to this

The defense had pressure on that little pansy Mitchell all night. He sure is a sissy.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

September 9, 2006 11:19 PM | Link to this

He has “IT”!!!! Yea, the INTs. a couple of overthrows but the most important things he showed. The team seem to follow him. What a place for a debut!. Cool under pressure! A couple dropped but did you see his move and throws in a couple of situations? Couple of bad throws but he has the arm to go deep and nothing seemed to bother him and that’s very important. I’m sorry that Joe T got hurt and I hope it’s not serious. The Stafford era has brgun and I’m ready for the ride. WM’s “D” played a whale of a game tonight. Even Reptile relatives were very impressed and I’ll bet a lot of future foes were to.

By fortmyersdawgfan

September 9, 2006 11:20 PM | Link to this

Honestly, I was a little scared of Stafford against an SEC defense, but in the end he played a very solid game for a freshman. 3 too many interceptions, but MAN he made some throws that Joe T and Joe Cox would never have made. That lead on the big pass to Mossoquai was unbelievable! It was literally thrown on a rope. He has some learning to do, but he showed tonight why he will be one of the greats. I knew he had a great arm, but his poise on his feet blew me away. Let him work through the next couple of games and then watch him work his magic. He has an ability to make things happen that doesn’t come with many qb’s. Sit back folks and watch an amazing player that we are so, so lucky to have playing for our team. Freshman or not, he is simply….special!!

By gordongeko

September 9, 2006 11:21 PM | Link to this

Staffford is a STUD! So cool…he’ll be a great one, mark my word on this one.

By ConyersDawg

September 9, 2006 11:22 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe what I am reading. You people show how bad of football knoweledge you guys have.

Stafford was not prepared this week to play the whole game, just play about 3 or 4 series. What did you guys expect when he was thrown into the fire after practising for not playing the whole game?

A couple of overthrows but man give him all the snaps with the first unit and we are on our way to Atlanta for sure!

By BirdDawg

September 9, 2006 11:23 PM | Link to this

Everything I expected.

Big plays, strong as hell arm, and yes, growing pains.

But Stafford gives us a chance to win, Joe T never did.

Stafford ran for those two huge first downs. He made some big time throws, throws that Joe T could only dream of making.

He’s a freshman, guys. He will only get better and better and better.

Greene was 8-4 in his first year. I’m saying that Stafford has a good chance of going 10-3, or maybe, if we win the East, 11-3, or 12-2.

He’s that good, and we’re that good with him.

Once again though, everything from here on out will be bittersweet.

Erk, we miss you, and I could feel you down on the field in those two goal line stands. I know that the Dawgs did, too. With those two huge goal line stands, I know they were doing you proud, hunkering down one more, just like your Junkyard Dawgs used to do.

God rest, Erk. You’ve earned it. You and Bear have a beer in heaven, and enjoy the season.

By JDawg

September 9, 2006 11:24 PM | Link to this

conyers..what light did you shed on tonight? just wanting to get it on with some excited dawg fans..loser

By ConyersDawg

September 9, 2006 11:26 PM | Link to this

Correect if I’m wrong but didn’t we open with the 2 back set? It was working great too.!

I thought lump ran great at the begining of the game and I don’t know why they quit riding him. Ware looked good too.

By Texas Dawg

September 9, 2006 11:26 PM | Link to this

I sure do get a kick out of raising the Red and Black on Saturday mornings here in Texas!

I’m not too worried about the INTs; only one was a legitimate mistake. On one of them, Massaquoi underestimated the freshman’s strength and cut off his route when he should have been there fighting for the reception or preventing the INT. Another INT was the result of a bump on the receiver in the endzone which lodged the ball loose. It should have been caught for a TD. Stafford showed flashes of brilliance and he also made some errors. Not a bad performance in front of a hostile crowd and against an SEC middleweight. It was good experience and I think that there’s room in the upcoming schedule to solidify the strengths and tweak the shortcomings if Joe T is sidelined for awhile. If I’m Tennessee, I send my trainer down to Athens to work on Tereshinski. If Stafford plays against Colorado and UAB he’ll probably lock down the starting job. The potential is frightening.

GO DAWGS!

By BirdDawg

September 9, 2006 11:30 PM | Link to this

What I meant to say was, Erk, you have a beer and heaven, and Bear will enjoy his scotch.

By John

September 9, 2006 11:31 PM | Link to this

I’m not a Georgia Fan, but you guys have a great QB on your hands. I know he threw three interceptions tonight, but there is something about this kid that’s gonna make him special. He’s got a big time arm and great poise for an 18 year old kid. He’s gonna win a lot of games and is likely the only QB to play for Georgia the rest of the year.

By ARKANSAS DAWG

September 9, 2006 11:32 PM | Link to this

What a defensive game for GA. Charles Johnson was a beast. I did not see Q. Moses out there for lot of plays. I hope Q is not injury. Stafford made some throws but we are going to have to be patient with him. Hopefully, the next games, he can get insync with receivers. I feel bad for Joe T. and especially Joe Cox.

Running back by committee was awesome. I like to see more of Brown, Ware and Lumpkin in same backfield and so they can take some pressure off our QB’s.

Go Dawgs,

By ctprice56

September 9, 2006 11:37 PM | Link to this

Despite the 3 interceptions that were not that critical considering the situations that they came in, I think that Stafford was impressive. Especially since he came in with limited practice with the 1st team offense. But the most impressive part of tonights win was the play of the offensive line in the 1st half. We opened up some big holes and really established a running game, which opened up opportunities for Stafford later in the game. The OL was a big worry going in to the game and I hope that they continue with the success.

Tonights win does not make up for all of the losses to Florida, but it really feels good to give Spurrier his 1st goose egg in an SEC game. Very nice win. GO DAWGS!!!

By Mike

September 9, 2006 11:37 PM | Link to this

Stafford looks like the kid from Deliverance. 8-20 / 3 INT’s, should have been 4. Only scored 13 points in 3 1/2 quarters. Richt would have pulled any other QB after the 2nd INT. Cox and Barnes, are all those promisses CMR told you and your parents while sitting in your living room coming true now? Get out NOW!!!

By pdawg

September 9, 2006 11:39 PM | Link to this

Well honestly i am impressed with his arm but his decisions makes me nervous. He cannot afford to that that against the big teams like florida and auburn. He definitely can get better but if he continues to throw interceptions that would be bad for UGA and him. DO YOU GUYS UNDERSTAND WHY MARK RITCH DID NOT WANT TO MAKE HIM THE STARTER?????

By phillip

September 9, 2006 11:41 PM | Link to this

All this talk about Stafford… I like him… and the INT’s were surely not all his fault… but how about the defense? THATS what should be the topic. It gave me chills to see the ERK on their helmets as they made two goal line stands and just played their asses off. The defense and not the QB controversy is the top story here… it’s what will possibly get us to the title game again…

Anyone catch Air Force almost beat UT?

By David

September 9, 2006 11:43 PM | Link to this

I really don’t care what the inbreeds here think. I care what Spurrier thinks.

By Kansas Bulldawg

September 9, 2006 11:44 PM | Link to this

Overall good game by Stafford. The first interception was forced (Freshman mistake), the second, clearly pass interference, but still not a bad throw; the third, MM gave up on the ball. Clearly slowed down because he didn’t realize how good of an arm Stafford has. I really feel sorry for JTIII, he is a great kid who really cares for the program. But the DAWGS are better off with Stafford. He made some Freshman mistakes, but he is well ahead of the learning curve and UGA is a team of Destiny. Remember, Hershal came in in the third quarter of his first game and look what happened. Not trying to comapare the two, but it is Destiny that the DAWGS will win. ERK is looking over them, the D is great and we are GATAing. Erk is proud of the reincarnated Junkyard DAWGS.

By ConyersDawg

September 9, 2006 11:45 PM | Link to this

phillip, there is already a blog for the defense up.

Correct me if i’m wrong but didn’t we open up with the auburn 2 back set tonight?

By BirdDawg

September 9, 2006 11:46 PM | Link to this

Where’s Lamecock Gary?

By superdawg86

September 9, 2006 11:48 PM | Link to this

Two things: First, Stafford didn’t practice with the first team offense this week but when he does…look out! Second, Our defense would have had 10 sacks tonight if it weren’t for the obvious holding that wasn’t called on almost every play. Bottom line…mistakes by a freshman quarterback and all, we shut out SC! GO DAWGS!!!!

By Kansas Bulldawg

September 9, 2006 11:48 PM | Link to this

Stafford made plays when he needed to. Look at the drive at the end of the first half. Look for a much better performance next week by the starting QB for the next 4 years. Really sorry about JTIII’s injury, but sure does make SMR’s decision about starting QB easy for the next couple of years. Now if only the WRs can hang on to the ball. Good game by MM despite giving up on the ball on the INT.

By phillip

September 9, 2006 11:49 PM | Link to this

my bad… i didnt realize there were seperate blogs… either way - 1 TD and 3 INT’s don’t deserve as much attention as our stalwart d, our incredible kicking game, and the fact that Spurrier got shut the heck out. UAB and Colorado could both be dangerous if we slack… but honestly… I’m already planning my tailgate party for UGA vs UT.

By Top Dawg

September 9, 2006 11:51 PM | Link to this

Stafford looked impressive. Given the circumstances (hostile crowd, good SC defense, being a true freshman with very little experience, etc.), his mistakes are certainly understandable and forgivable. He is definitely the future of UGA football. However, although Tereshinski’s injury looked awful in that replay (SC defender rolled over his ankle on a tackle), I think he may be healthy in time to (maybe) start against UAB. If he is healthy, then CMR has a heckuva decision to make.

By Kansas Bulldawg

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

Lamecock Gary, where are you? You said you would be here no matter what happened. Many penalties not called and some called obviously bad. The holding call on Oliver was absolutely absurb. Good play by a good DB. Charles Johnson was truly a beast. So much for only concentrating on only one DE. UT, sing Rocky Top while you can. UGA is truly a team of destiny.

By L.J.

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

As soon as I saw Joe T limp off the field, I knew his career as UGA QB was over. There is absolutely no reason for him to take back the QB position from the kid. Too much upside if you ask me.

By da-Junkyard

September 9, 2006 11:54 PM | Link to this

this game was won by the defense for the original junkyard dawg, Erk Russell. Peace by with you Erk.

Stafford had his moments in this game…making a good read on D-Ware’s touchdown run, some timely runs, and some solid throws.

The mistakes were there, but that is why Richt didn’t want to throw him into the fire this soon into the season. He got the win, and he never looked down after the INT’s (which at least were never in dangerous territory).

With more time with the 1’s in practice, and working on his touch a bit he will be just fine.

With the next three opponents not exactly huge threats, Stafford will get all the experience he needs to hopefully lead us past UT in week 6.

By Kansas Bulldawg

September 9, 2006 11:55 PM | Link to this

Conyers Dawg, we did. Both Brown and Lumpkin were in the game at the same time. I didn’t realize it at first and thought something was wrong with TB. The second play I saw what they were doing. Good job to get the playmakers in the game. I expect to see much more of this in the future. Way to mix the opposing defense up with that.

By GamesThatMatter

September 9, 2006 11:56 PM | Link to this

Sorry ya’ll…I missed Stafford’s debut. I was too busy watching a game that matters (UT vs. OSU)!!

By mdbatl

September 9, 2006 11:58 PM | Link to this

To the guy who does not feel bad about Joe T: You are a disgrace to Georgia. Hopefully you’re drunk so that you didn’t realize what you were doing. On the lighter side of things, our D looked great- you could feel Erk as we kept ‘em out of the endzone. The running game was dominant. For the first time, I think, all 3 were on all cyclinders. Stafford was good, but he wasn’t the hero everyone is making him out to be. 3 INTs (even if only 2 were his fault) is not a good statistic. He has enormous potential though. The next 3 year WILL bring a national championship. However, if Joe T is OK, he WILL start next week. He was poised on the field and ran the offense effectively, and barring injury, I think that Coach Richt will start Joe T next week. GO DAWGS!

By Kansas Bulldawg

September 9, 2006 11:58 PM | Link to this

Great audible by Stafford on Danny’s TD run. Obviously not the original call, but great read by Stafford. That is the reason that he is the starter in the upcoming weeks. Again, I feel sorry for JTIII, but we are much better off with MS. Made SMR’s decision much easier.

By ugansfla

September 9, 2006 11:59 PM | Link to this

Stafford looked good despite the 3 picks. He looks like the real deal and will only get better with time, plus he at times shows the confidence to lead the dawgs. Great win, sorry about JoeT’s injury and thank you for the shutout of Spurrier.

By DEADBIRD

September 10, 2006 12:01 AM | Link to this

Stafford looks better throwing 3 int’s then Joe T. could ever look throwing 3 TD’s. The pass to Mass at the goal line looked like interference from the recliner. Staff is a man, he can handle it. Hey BirdDawg, I got a new one for you, Go Shockley!! Cuddle up to your Vickey blanket tonight and pray Peppers don’t take his head off. By the way, while I’m here, Go Schaub!!

By Kansas Bulldawg

September 10, 2006 12:02 AM | Link to this

The DAWGS D did exactly what ERK would have wanted, GATA. Great job, and they are overlooked by everyone, including myself, who is caught up in the QB debate. The D definitely did ERK proud. For all of you Eagles out there, we are going to go and DO IT JUST ONE MORE TIME FOR BIG ERK.

By BirdDawg

September 10, 2006 12:04 AM | Link to this

Joe T better not start next week.

He doesn’t deserve to. His passes weren’t crip, and none of them were over 10 yards, except for that lame duck last pass he threw.

The guy is done. It is the Stafford Era, and I’d rather lose with Stafford than lose with Joe T, because that means the future will be brighter.

By junkyarddawg34

September 10, 2006 12:04 AM | Link to this

Ok, look. The kid is a frosh. 3 picks or not, he did what Joe T. was supposedly going to do: not lose the game. AND he did it as a frosh. I defy any of you to do the same. Of course, he was raw, but that’s WHY football is a TEAM game. He’ll start vs. UAB b/c of the injury to JT III. I hate if for the Sr. and it’s earlier than I expected, but Stafford will/has learned he’ll lead us to a win over UT on Oct 7 and set up an undefeated UGA vs. a one loss UF on Oct 28… . The kid has the skills and tools and MOST importantly the COOL to get us there.

2003 UGA Alum in Peace Corps Bulgaria, GO DAWGS!!! CC

By Jeff

September 10, 2006 12:04 AM | Link to this

Stafford is the future. We’re in good shape with the offense…..let’s focus on sculpting on a solid defense. We’ll be fine.

Grad program alumni…

By stpturl14

September 10, 2006 12:05 AM | Link to this

yeah, stafford made some mistakes, but showed some awsome potential. looked a little bit like a young john elway. wouldn’t mind seeing what jow cox is all about in mop up duty the next couple of games to see what he has, because i have not seen much of him. but he would have to show alot to bump stafford. i think we have to play stafford and he has to grow up in a hurry and make better decisions, but i think he is the best chance we have at making it to the SEC championship game. joe t. is a good guy but we can’t beat tennessee, florida, and auburn with joe t.

By BirdDawg

September 10, 2006 12:05 AM | Link to this

DEADHEAD is a Klan Grand Wizard Poo-Bah and Such and Such.

We don’t want him on this board.

By bulldog_greg24

September 10, 2006 12:09 AM | Link to this

Hats off to Stafford. He stepped up big. When Ga needed a play he got it done. The interception on the goal line was clearly pass interference. He’s ready now to lead UGA. I see a 10-win season as a real possibility, which I didn’t with JoeT. under center. I felt bad that JoeT. got hurt, but he showed character staying in the game on the sidelines and helping Stafford. I thought Danny Ware looked great tonight, he should be at the top of the depth chart. I thought Milner redeemed himself. Should be real interesting when we face UT. GO DAWGS.

By MR. humble

September 10, 2006 12:15 AM | Link to this

Future Heisman Trophy Can…….mmmmmm have some mistakes……..

By Gamecock Gary's spokesman

September 10, 2006 12:18 AM | Link to this

Gamecok Gary will not be able to attend to this matter this weekend…he has been recently summoned to a tractor pull in Greenville and will be preoccupied with thse matters for the next couple of days, maybe weeks.

By MZW

September 10, 2006 12:20 AM | Link to this

I think Georgia had a great game and MaStaff played well considering…He seemed vey calm even after his INT’s. I am glad we are getting back some of our Offensive linemen next week!

By MZW

September 10, 2006 12:21 AM | Link to this

I think Georgia had a great game and MaStaff played well considering…He seemed vey calm even after his INT’s. I am glad we are getting back some of our Offensive linemen next week!

By Matthew

September 10, 2006 12:38 AM | Link to this

Texas Dawg…where are ya? I’m in San Antonio at Randolph AFB

By Reasonable Dawg

September 10, 2006 12:42 AM | Link to this

U guys are a trip. Those of your who wanted Stafford in the game had to know there would be some growing pains. Thankfully we’ve got the defense, the run game, and the special teams to allow Stafford to grow. His talent is undeniable and I am excited about UGA’s future. GO DAWGS!!!!!!

By Stuart

September 10, 2006 12:44 AM | Link to this

Everyone who watched the game knows Stafford did incredibly well. He throws an amazing ball and even milner could catch. For him to come in and drive the team down the field for a TD after his first pick was impressive, If you are true student of football, you know that the other two picks were not his fault. MoMAss should have caught the first one instead he let it it hit his pas and was deflected for a INT and the second Momass should have kept his route and instead of pulling up. CMR said they left the playbook open as if JoeT was in there. He won against a good SC defense. He will have a great year, probably 2 losses but loads of experience and a very bright future.

By Frank

September 10, 2006 12:49 AM | Link to this

I think Stafford played well going into a hostile stadium as a true freshman with limited reps. CMR just said on the radio that Joe T’s still the starter if healthy.

Matt Stafford is the future. Made some freshman mistakes but the upside to the kid is incredible. Good feet, quick release, a cannon for an arm, and great composure. Once he really figures the full offense out he’s going to be unbelievable.

By Chris

September 10, 2006 01:12 AM | Link to this

I wish Richt would just let Matthew start the rest of the year. I’d take a few loses for the tremendous experience he would get from starting all year. Would be such a wonderful help for future years and worth a couple of loses this year. Richt obviously won’t do that since he’s already said T. is the starter when healthy, but T. won’t help us beat the Floridas and other big teams down the road…Matthew just might.

By John

September 10, 2006 01:30 AM | Link to this

The story of the night was the defense, why is a quarterback who threw 3 ints the story of the game? Georgia won in spite of Matthew, not because of Matthew…actually the quarterback position is the weakest position on this team.

By bulldog279

September 10, 2006 01:56 AM | Link to this

What does GATA stand for??

By big dog

September 10, 2006 02:14 AM | Link to this

old erk was smiling down on us tonight.this looked a little like his junkyard dawgs.the defense stuck it to the chickens and hung a goose egg on spurrier.what could be better?erk we’ll miss you buddy.

By maya lucia

September 10, 2006 02:48 AM | Link to this

VIVA ERK!

VIVA STAFFORD!

By MAD DAWG

September 10, 2006 03:08 AM | Link to this

stafford is the man. he reminds me of what brett favre looked like 15 years ago. athletic and mobile enough with a huge arm and a gunslinger attitude that can scare you half to death, can lose you a couple of games but also might win you many, many more. if UGA ever wins the national championship in the upcoming years, everyone will know stafford is the one who puts us over the top. i think the kid is a superstar in the making with breathtaking natural talent who also gives UGA the crossover national superstar appeal the program needs. hopefully everyone will be patient enough to be willing to lose a game or two this year because stafford is going to throw a game or two away as long as that means we are going to win a national champinship next year or the year after.

i said some pretty horrible things about JT3 last week. some of you may remember what they were and there is no need to repeat them yet again. although i still believe what i said, i did feel awful for him last night. he is a good kid and he waited 5 damn years for his turn and he ends up being wally pipped. it was pretty awful to watch that happen to him. if cmr was going to make him a starter, then i would have rather seen him play well despite what i personally believe about his abilities. or i would have preferred that if he was not good enough, that he would learn that on the field and get himself benched. there is nothing worse than losing your job because of injury. so i feel reaaly bad for him. it was really admirable to see him suck it up like a man and actually work with staff who all could see was taking the guy’s job.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

September 10, 2006 03:27 AM | Link to this

John, you didn’t get it last night! The “D” was great and the running game clicked but our QB was the team leader, as it should be. Anytimeit looked as if we were in trouble, he got us out of the hole and never put us in one. A team effort with an amazing FRESHMAN QB LEADING THE WAY!! Now, for reason’s I don’t understand, MR has put him back at #2. But, he’s paid a lot of money to be the head coach so I guess he has his reasons.

By Thomas

September 10, 2006 04:08 AM | Link to this

So, how will y’all feel about Stafford with losses to UT, UF, Auburn and Tech? No serioulsy? You crap all over Joe T III, Joe Cox and Blake Barnes without ever attending practice. You just arbitrarily say he is better than David Greene, the winningest QB in NCAA history and Eric Zeier who smashed ever UGA and SEC passing record out there. And, what was the competition? USC, a team low on talent and lower on numbers because of probation? Get some perspective.

Joe T III did not make the mistakes Stafford did as Joe T III has not had barely more snaps.

You can see that Stafford is gifted. You throws a nice ball and he has a strong arm. But, he is just not ready.

He reminded me more of Preston Jones than David Greene or Eric Zeier. Flashes of brilliance interspresed with bad decisions.

Why don’t all of you just chill, be happy with the victory, pleased with the solid defense, breathe a sigh of releif that our razor thin line made it through this game without injuries, intrigued by what our three solid running backs may achieve and stop building unrealistic expectations for this 18 year old kid to achieve. He may be everything that all of you have said and more. But, if you place to much on his shoulders, he surely will disappoint this year and that may ruin anything he may become years down the road.

The way you people talk you’d think he was the second coming of the Messiah.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

September 10, 2006 04:41 AM | Link to this

THOMAS, are you from PLUTO? Nobody has crapped on anyone, just a lot of people know that he has the “IT” factor and “IT” showed last night. Bad decisions? I guess you’re talking about trying to force a pass, are you? When he did the audible thing, didn’t he call a play on their 9yd. that resulted in a TD? Other decisions like running the ball and picking up 1st downs, was something wrong with that? No, his talent is their and his knowledge is coming on strong. So chill man and just enjoy. Again, nobody is slaming anyone, it’s just the his skills are above the rest. Thomas, next time please define your phrase”crap all over”. That could cover a lot of ground.

By saltlakedawg

September 10, 2006 05:04 AM | Link to this

Didn’t matter who was playing QB. This game was all about DEFENSE. And to Gamesthatmatter: Go watch what ever game you wan’t to watch, nobody cares.

By Quentin Decker

September 10, 2006 05:42 AM | Link to this

Wow… 8 of 19 for 171 yards 0 TD’s, 3 INT 34 yards rushing. Sugarcoat the INT’s however you want, they still are INT’s and one cost us a FG, if not a TD. As Scott Howard said Matt needs to learn the art putting touch on his pass. His fade to Massaquoi was beautiful, if only it had been inbounds. If he took a little off his passes sometimes, maybe the receivers might not have such difficulty holding on. Every pass doesn’t need to be on a frozen rope to the receiver. Still, though his stats are awful, but they don’t fully reflect the whole picture. Did he play well, no. Stafford did do something quite impressive however. He managed the game in a VERY hostile environment against a team we traditionally struggle with in only his 2nd career game. Has he earned the starter job? Don’t think so, Joe T looked pretty good driving the team before his injury, and with running lanes like that, the passing game was bound to open up. Is Stafford putting heat on Joe T to perform? A resounding yes…

By ARKANSAS DAWG

September 10, 2006 07:16 AM | Link to this

Matthew Stafford reminds me of a young John Elway?? Dawg’s Nation what do you think? Last week, I mentioned in the blog that we should use more two half backs in the same backfield. The first series on offense, both Brown and Ware were in the same backfield. We are going to have an awesome team this year.

I like what the DC Martinez is doing. He is playing our freshman cornerbacks.

Did anyone wrote about our D-line. They were dawglicious.
ERK rest in peace. ARKDAWG

By 59bulldawg

September 10, 2006 07:17 AM | Link to this

Stafford looked great … the ints were not all his fault. The O-line and backs performed exceptionally well. But I was most impressed with our defense. It was almost enough to make me wonder if Erk’s spirit was somehow hovering over our boys and shouting GATA! Good job WM! Erk would have loved this game and the dawgs certainly honored his memory with ERK on their helmets, “no quit” in their hearts, and a goose egg on the scoreboard. That goal line stand was outstanding! Go dawgs! GATA for the rest of the year.

By ARKANSAS DAWG

September 10, 2006 07:30 AM | Link to this

OH, I forgot to mention our WR’s have done a great job too. I only saw one drop pass, the freshman, Durham drop the screen/slant pass that would have gone for alot of yards. I cannot wait to go to work on Monday and so I can talk about them DAWGS to the RAZORBACK NATION here in Arkansas. I need to go to sleep and so I can watch our ATL Vick’sbird in actions.

Go Falcons!!!

ARKDAWG

By Joe Cox fan

September 10, 2006 07:37 AM | Link to this

Cox could have won also.

Was his (temp)promotion to #2 just a ploy…to keep him in school?

Three picks….

By daniel

September 10, 2006 08:09 AM | Link to this

Even his own teamates know he’s the man.

“He’s got that swagger,” said running back Danny Ware, who scored the game’s only touchdown. “He is the best thing out there.”

“He was poised and confident,” tight end Martrez Milner said. “That is something we need in our offense. By him being a freshman, it surprised me, but what can I say? … He puts his mind to it, he can do it. It’s amazing.” Stafford’s first pass, thrown 9 yards from his own goal line, was in Milner’s hands before he could even think about dropping it. “I knew it was on,” Milner said after that pass and catch.

The thing that impressed me also was they way he instinctively feels the pressure while in the pocket and rolls away from it instead of taking the sack.

By banshee29

September 10, 2006 08:18 AM | Link to this

Its all destiny folks. # 13 gets injured? # 7 comes in to relieve him? Dont get too excited. The Cocks were terrible. Play that way against Fl or Tenn Or Aub we will get toasted. Nice debut, WP

By lawton

September 10, 2006 08:21 AM | Link to this

big arm and that swagger. i love him already. and get this, its not JUST his arm, its his confidence that i like. once he learns not to force the issue, he will be unstoppable.

By Matt Doggy Boy in STL

September 10, 2006 08:37 AM | Link to this

Best 0 TD/3 INT, sub-50% passing performance I’ve ever seen.

By ron

September 10, 2006 08:39 AM | Link to this

BOY!!! was he impressive;he has that look only few athletes have and you can recognize it.of the three interceptions only one can be credited as a bad throw on his part.once he gets to run the first team in practice we’ll see the future and it’s going to be great.besides the strong arm he has decent speed and appears to know when to elude the defense.this kid is going to be GREAT!!!

By ron

September 10, 2006 08:40 AM | Link to this

also he has POISE.

By Since 1980

September 10, 2006 08:40 AM | Link to this

Mathew Stafford will be the first pick in the 2009 NFL draft. Not before winning 3 SEC titles and at least one National Championship. GO DAWGS!!

By Harvin

September 10, 2006 08:52 AM | Link to this

Tebow looked quite well in the UF win. He also made some bad mistakes. Bottom line is that this year, Chris Leak is far superior to Stafford or Tebow. Harvin is the quickest player in the country. His 58 TD was sick. Gators will win the NC in football. Great to see Billy D. address the Gator Nation last night at the SWAMP.

By oldschoolfootball

September 10, 2006 09:03 AM | Link to this

dawggone!!! three interceptions? sounds great to me. struggle with team that struggled against mississippi state. sounds great to me. ha! ha! ha!

By kevin

September 10, 2006 09:13 AM | Link to this

yeah Stafford had the 3 int’s, but he lead UGA and won the game, thats all that matters. Matt is the QB- Joe T. isn’t even in Stafford’s spectrum, heck with experience, the kid is better than Joe. Matt needs a few more game rep’s and it’s ON!

By StilloweGeorgiaMoney

September 10, 2006 09:13 AM | Link to this

I think a few of us Georgia fans are getting carried away about Stafford. It was overall an OK performance. Not anything amazing. He made some good choices (check to ware) and some real bad ones (sorry- pass int. or not the int in the endzone was forced into a sea of gamecocks). Obviously the int’s are a problem, but I was more worried about the deep routes which were either under or overthrown almost every time. Yes obviously this is a timing thing that will get better with practice, but he is not ready to be the starter. If JTIII is really hurt, Stafford can get us through this season and maybe win 8 games. I hope JTIII is not hurt to bad and is back after UAB. There is no situation in which Stafford take the number 1 spot unless JTIII is out for good. Richt understands UGA tradition and he will continue to play if healthy. Don’t get me wrong, I am excited about the young guy, but he is not ready for the SEC. Lets get him more snaps before we kick old JTIII to the curb. Thank god it was SC and our D was impressive!!!

By K-DAWG

September 10, 2006 09:17 AM | Link to this

Who cares about Harvin and Tebow? Go your butt over to the Jax FL. Times Union they are dying for one of you Gaytor dorks to start a blog. You guy don’t get it this is a UGA blog, WE DON’T GIVE A CRAP ABOUT FL.

By Mike

September 10, 2006 09:26 AM | Link to this

The Gators are looking awesome, I agree. I think they will destroy UGA this year. Beating UF and Auburn is not realistic this year. Percy Harvin is truly amazing. Even Lou Holtz commented on his speed this morning on ESPN. UF is a great athletic program.

By mcdawg

September 10, 2006 09:29 AM | Link to this

i thought the INT in the end zone was pass interference-a little better execution and this game was a blow out-RELEASE THE JAGGERNAUT

By raleigh dawg

September 10, 2006 09:35 AM | Link to this

It’s not about the Int’s or any of the stats. I’ve watched alot of football in my life and what Stafford has that you don’t find much is the “it” factor, the swagger, the poise and the mentality to be a great one. The cannon arm and college football’s best QB coach (MR) will take care of the rest. There will be growing pains and a learning curve is in order however, with the supporting cast of the last couple of recruiting classes, us dawg fans are in for 3 or 4 years of winning alot of football games.

As for Erk, I used to sit in the wooden endzone bleachers at Sanford stadium and watch him bleed in pre-game. I bet he was fun to play for. Biggest mistake UGA made in last 25 years was not hiring him as head coach. 7 years of Ray Goff era followed. I’d love to see the D-fense not be scored on for the next few weeks. Ol’ Erk was laughing last night with a stogie. Shut out Spurrier for the first time in 19 years. Simply a fitting tribute to a great coach. RIP Erk

By Jared

September 10, 2006 09:36 AM | Link to this

I’m really disappointed with the attitude of many Dawgs fans about this situation. You should cheer for the jerysey and whomever the coaching staff puts out there. I don’t care if it Joe T. or Cox or Stafford. I just want to win all the games on the schedule. That said, I love Stafford’s potential. i think that he does have the ability to be a mega star that can make everyone want to come to UGA. He will help us in recruiting big time! What WR wouldn’t want to come to UGA to catch passes from that kid. I’ve read a lot of people ripping him thus far, and I am disappointed with their perspectives. he is a freshman people! He is going to make mistakes, but he has to be out there making them in order to not make them on down the road. I will take a loss or two this year for what it will bring us in 2007 and 2008 and even 2009. I personally think that the more live action he sees the less mistakes he will make. I promise by the Florida game he won’t look like a freshman. He has the intangibles that one can’t learn or be taught. He has a rocket arm, the gun-slinger mentality to shake off a bad play, and leadership qualities to make guys much older and more expeirence look to him for comfort and calm. I am excited about what he brings. BUT, if Joe T. makes it back and Coach richt puts hime back into the line-up i promise that not a single person will root harder for the Dawgs and Joe T. than I. Its all about the jersey my friends, and there isn’t a prettier one in the whole wide world that of the Georgia Bulldawgs!!! Go Dagws!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By BirdDawg

September 10, 2006 09:42 AM | Link to this

If Coach puts Joe T back into the starting line-up at any time, I hope he realizes that 92,000 people in Sanford Stadium won’t be very understanding.

And as much as I wholly believe that Joe T has never had any business taking snaps as the No. 1 QB, I’d hate to hear 92,000 people booing this kid who, even though he doesn’t have a shred of Stafford’s or Cox’s talent, is a damn good Dawg.

But I guarantee that will happen. Even if it is UAB or Colorado, the Dawg Nation will boo Joe T if he is announced as the starting QB, and the kid shouldn’t have to go through that.

But that isn’t why Coach shouldn’t put him out there anymore. The reason he shouldn’t is because Joe T simply does not have the talent to win in the SEC. And that’s the only thing that matters.

By hb

September 10, 2006 09:50 AM | Link to this

About the interceptions: the 1st was against his body while on the run to the left … bad frosh decision. The one at the goal line maybe too much zip .. but shoulda been caught. The bomb should have at least been contested as a jump ball .. M. Mass #1 had quit on the route … he had time to run under that ball if the defender was able to … looked like he was surprised by the distance of the throw possibly. I like JoeT. a lot …but not at QB. Looking ahead … if say we play 48 games over these next 4 seasons .. the sooner we get Stafford in there and leave him … the higher our win % will be …assuming he stays 4 years and injury-free , of course.

By Reasonable Dawg

September 10, 2006 10:14 AM | Link to this

Bottom line. With Matthew Stafford, the bad outweighs the good. Enough said.

By Reasonable Dawg

September 10, 2006 10:16 AM | Link to this

Correction. The good outweighs the bad. Dawgs schedule sets up well also. Three also rans before UT at home. GO DAWGS!!!

By Reasonable Dawg

September 10, 2006 10:22 AM | Link to this

After reading some player comments, I think they were also quietly waiting for Stafford to take over. I think our teams confidence as a whole took a great leap last night. Watch out world.

By Dawgman

September 10, 2006 10:28 AM | Link to this

Do you think Stafford can lead UGA to victories over Auburn and Florida? Not this year. However an Outback or Capital One bowl bid may be possible.

By ray

September 10, 2006 10:35 AM | Link to this

Iwish JT111 all the best. Avery good and dedicated Bulldawg. i,d never say any thing to hurt him .Iknow he was giving his best.GOOOOO DAWGS.

By Cedric

September 10, 2006 10:47 AM | Link to this

Stafford looked good and more mobile than I thought. That arm strength that he has is great to see and it is accurate also. Hopefully next game when we get in the red zone against SEC foes we start punching it in for touchdowns cause in order to defeat the big dogs in the SEC you need TD’s rather than turnovers, but otherwise good way to start the SEC season with a shutout on the road in a hostile environment. Hopefully our defense can look at some game tape and still improve because I saw us dropping back our linebackers too far and giving up the dink and dunk pass underneath and not wrapping up immediately like we should. Kudos to C. Johnson, P. Oliver, K. Weston, J. Owens, K. Johnson and A. Allen, they all looked impressive!! Go Junkyard Dawgs!

By The Big Dawg

September 10, 2006 10:54 AM | Link to this

This is an 18 year old kid who was playing HS football this time last year.

He came into the game with great field presence, confidence and leadership.

Quick release and zip on the ball, better than expected speed and quickness running.

Thrown into a key SEC game, I thought he did great. He’s gonna be a great one for the Dawgs.

By SA

September 10, 2006 11:07 AM | Link to this

There’s not really anything else I can say except Matthew is a talent I’ve not seen at Georgia since Herschel.

By AugustaDawg

September 10, 2006 11:11 AM | Link to this

GATA-Get After Tech’s *ss!!-Someone wanted to know a few blogs back what it means.Erk was in the stadium last nite-Great Defense! Stafford looked really poised.He does have “it”.I can go to work around all those abnoxious c** fans,now…might not have to worry for another 4 years? Especially if the D keeps GATA(gettin after their *ss).

By hb

September 10, 2006 11:21 AM | Link to this

Hey Mike … what do you think CMR promises any recruit in their livingroom? Any guarantees? CMR is well known for his forthrightness.. I’m sure he only promised a chance for level competition. I have no reason to think any/all of these QB’s has been shortchanged in that regard. CMR and Bobo see more at practice than either you or I are qualified to intelligently debate..and I’m prepared to accept their QB decisions like a good dawg should. But I agree that Cox and Barnes might consider sitting out a year and transferring if they want to ever get any real playing time … because I just don’t think it’s in the cards for them at UGA. Barnes could possibly be starting for Miss. State right now had he stayed in-state … and I’m afraid Cox faces a career as a backup if he stays. What confounds me is Logan Gray the recruit from Missouri … I’ll be surprised if his verbal committment sticks if Stafford continues to progress.

By Adman

September 10, 2006 11:46 AM | Link to this

I didn’t think Stafford made too many mistakes. The first int was a mistake, and it made me worry at first, but when Stafford was in a similar spot a little bit later he rolled out and threw the ball high like he should’ve done the first time. that let me know that he wasn’t freaking out, but was really internalizing his mistakes and learning from them, which can’t be said for a certain #7 that plays down the road.

the other two int’s were low % plays that CMR admitted were pretty hard to pull off. end zone int was great coverage/pass inteference and some luck for SC. the deep ball int was 50% CMR calling a 3rd down deep ball, 30% MoMass acting like he’s never seen a deep ball in his life, and 20% poor pass by Stafford. JTIII is a great dawg, but his deep ball would’ve never left his hands because CMR knows even his short passes look bad, so no deep balls for JTIII.

Stafford has the most accurate cannon that Georgia has seen in a long time. he doesn’t freak out, he leads the team and he learns fast. he did better last night than 75% of all qb’s in the country would have done and it was his FIRST real game. that put him at the very beginning of his learning/potential curve! the curve may not be as big as we think, but i have a feeling that it actually is as big as we think.

CMR will continue to play the public relations game over JTIII, which is commendable, but i think even JTIII knew that he was just killing time until Stafford was really ready. UAB is a great team, but i think a full week with the 1 offense will show up next saturday.

By UGATRIK

September 10, 2006 11:48 AM | Link to this

Strafford played very well and i trust him with the keys to the team once we find some safety helpbattle is a liability.

By AltahamaDawg

September 10, 2006 11:50 AM | Link to this

Buck, I think you have forgotten a few post since January to say that NOBODY ever crapped on any one of those Georgia players in here. Thats not true. Also about 10 of you owe the TE some love.

Everyone else, most dawg fans were pulling as much as they could for any and every QB on that field. My take is that 95% of the Bulldawg nation saw exactly what they expected. Highly talented young MS showing poise enough to win and making enough mistake to have lost. Might be why he wasnt the starter after his first throw in the spring game as some would have liked. He played last night because he had to, Not because it was the right thing to do. I bet the farm, the coaches meetings and the film review doesn’t go neeeeeear as giddy as the fan reaction, and if CMR has it to do all over again, JoeT gets the start again. WE WOULD HAVE won with any one of those 4. Thats what the coach said way back when. Its true.

I agree at least one of those INT were not his fault (odd how nobody else ever gets the benifit of that doubt), but nobody wants to mention the 2 other glaring INTs that were dropped. Or the Wide open fade to the endzone missed, or the 5 yrd dump to DW missed to kill that drive. Offence scored 3 point in the second half. MS mistakes would have lost the game to any decent team. NO question he will be responsible for winning quite a few, but last night, he had more mistake than good plays. He would have had 5 int and been outscored against the upper half of the conference. (and if the great SOS had had the magical powers some beleive him to have and the famed SC game been SO TOUGH, we could have then) Fortunetely we dont see the upper half for a while and MS seems to be improving exponentially. I’d say he will be, in another game or two about where some thought he was weeks ago. If he had been the now, he would have started. He wasnt/still isnt, that why he didnt. Surely he will be at some point though. Also our D will keep us any game. WM stock up with anyone??

What I dont understand is that nobody is giving the OC a lot of credit for the game plan. And all that hullaballo about letting the QB competition go as long as it did and not naming a starter weeks ago. Does anyone think they all would have worked as hard and been as prepared as they are now, except for that?

I’d say at this point, get MS as much time as possible in the next 2 weeks. Its never been a debate that the kid is outstanding and will be a star, it was as some have repeatedly said, a matter of proper timing. I’d like to say I trust the coach to play it just right, and has so since day one,(but i get called a bunch of names for that). Since the situation has changed, I’m sure the plan will too.

By ming

September 10, 2006 11:53 AM | Link to this

Stafford haters:

Don’t forget this was a SC team that most sportswriters were picking to beat Georgia.

They could take no advantage from this freshman qb.

By woolard

September 10, 2006 12:29 PM | Link to this

I thought Stafford played well, even though he made mistakes. Of the 3 ints. only one was his fault. The deep int was Momass’s fault more than MS.’s IMO. Had he ran hard at the end of the route he would have been there to fight the CB for the ball. JTIII better heal in a hurry or he may not see the field again.

By Adman

September 10, 2006 01:02 PM | Link to this

I forgot to add the JTIII was 7 of 17 agains W. Kentucky and his season average is 5.4 yards per completion. His qb rating overall is 106.9…Stafford was 8 of 19 last night against SC with season averages of 8.79 yds per completion and qb rating of 108.4 Stafford has also run for 53 yds vs JTIII’s -5. So, do you take JTIII with a 107 rating vs W. Kentucky or Stafford w/ a 108 rating vs. SC. seems like Stafford is the answer for the present and the future.

By AltahamaDawg

September 10, 2006 01:15 PM | Link to this

Ming, who in the heck is a Stafford hater? I dont think you could look back to last year and see a single post that remotely resembled a stafford hater.

Adman, the PT was about half, and the substitutions and playbook and field position were totally different, so not sure thats really what the coaches are going to look at. Are you saying that JoeT would not have had much better numbers playing WKU for most all of that game? I dont think he would have had 3 (5 really) INTs either. Is that a fair comparison too?

By BirdDawg

September 10, 2006 01:36 PM | Link to this

Altamaha…

Your tired back peddling and false numbers (5 INT’s really) is getting old real fast.

You were wrong.

You are wrong.

PERIOD!

By Thomas

September 10, 2006 01:52 PM | Link to this

Definition of crapping on others #1:

claiming that Stafford has not made as many bad decisions as Joe T III, a senior when Joe T III has not made any bad decisions. Joe T III has no interceptions for the year, same number of TD passes, ummm, no safeties. Yeah, maybe Stafford has a better passer rating but look at the short field Joe T III inherited against WKU. He did not have much room to move before hitting the endzone.

Also, did anyone else notice how often Richt called for max coverage with Stafford in? Smart decision, he protected his young QB. But, there were times Stafford held the ball forever and could find no one. Becasue, we were in max coverage with only 2 receivers out there and RB pass blocking too. Joe T III did not need max coverage as much against WKU becasue he knows the routes much better.

Definition of crapping others #2: telling kids they should just transfer because they do not have the talent of the new kid. How about supporting them? How about reminding them they are getting a good education? Notice that Blake Barnes was wearing the headset, talking with Bobo and calling in plays? What happens if MS gets a career ending or only a season ending injury next year after you all have told Barnes and Cox to go packing. Transfering and sitting out a year is no guarantee they will play at another school or get drafted. What if this is as good as it gets for MS? Still want him as the only QB on the team? Preston Jones never improved. The art of recruitng is seeing who will get better over time.

I have nothing against Stafford. I have nothing for him. I do not personally know him or any of our other QBs. I trust that Richt knows what he’s doing and not only because he is paid a ton of money. Richt won 50+ games in his first five seasons, he has had 10+ wins the past four years, he has engineered two SEC Championship seasons after a 20 year drought and gotten us within a sniff of the NC. His pedigree, not his paycheck, tells me a lot more about his football knowledge versus mine.

And, hey, for what its worth, I took a wait and see attitude with him too. I did immediately say he was the man after his first season nor did I think we made a mistake. I took a wait and see attitude.

I did know after the Southern Miss loss that Donnan was a huge mistake. I still thought he was a huge mistake after the 1997 season but had to keep quiet cuz no one would listen. Only after 2000 did anyone finally agree with me.

Just stop setting MS up for failure by comparing him to Herschel Walker. #34 was the most talented college football player ever. Had he opted for a senior season, I have no doubt he would have had two Heismans.

Finally, the kid from MO was going to be redshirted. That will give him two years of playing time afer Stafford graduates. Or, since he is obviously the second coming of Johnny Unitas, Joe Montana, John Elway, Tom Brady, Bart Starr, Joe Theisman, Brett Favre, Roethlisberger, Roger Staubach, Terry Bradshaw, Dan Marino, Steve Young and Jared Lorenzson all rolled into one, I guess he will opt for the NFL draft after three years. Oops, I guess I started a new topic for you guys.

By P-Dawg in Tulsa

September 10, 2006 02:03 PM | Link to this

I hope JT III is ready to go soon. MS is our future and needs to be developed. CMR is great at developing talent. JT III give us the best chance to win/not lose. I would love to see MS get lots of snaps in the right game situation, so that he is developed with a minimal of growing pains. We can have the best of both. Let CMR manage and grow MS behind the experience of JT III. I hope JT III is ready to go against UAB. If you booo JT, your horrible Dawg.

By BirdDawg

September 10, 2006 02:26 PM | Link to this

Joe T gives us the best chance to win?

What freaking world do you live in?

You have to be a Floridiot, or you’ve just lived there so long that those naturilized Floridiots have rubbed off on you.

Geez!

By BirdDawg

September 10, 2006 02:29 PM | Link to this

My bad, I saw P-Dawg, and I thought you were Pensacola Dawg… missed on the Tulsa part.

Still, stop smoking with Okies are selling you and get with the program.

Stafford gives us the best chance to beat teams like Tenn, Florida, and Auburn.

If we were to get behind any of those teams, do you honestly think Joe T’s weak@$$ arm could bring us back?

Seriously!

By P-Dawg in Tulsa

September 10, 2006 02:38 PM | Link to this

I think Stafford needs time to develop.

By Jeb

September 10, 2006 02:41 PM | Link to this

Stafford is ready to roll. If he gets to pratice with the first team this week and start next week those INTs will be TDs. I believe with our defense that the Dawg fans have set their sights to low. All I hear is how we will lose 2 or 3 and have a good season. If our team is going to reach a new level, ie. competing for the National Title, then we need to start believing in them. The Dawgs will go undefeated and play for the National Championship, THIS YEAR. Set your sights high and see what can happen. Go DAWGS.

By Lindsay

September 10, 2006 02:51 PM | Link to this

Joe T has put in the hours and put his heart and soul into his team. I think that he needs to be recognized as the team’s QB…and that Stafford is amazing at the same time..He has that special zip in his arm that cant be taught- just a god given talent. Stafford will be a stunner. Just you watch.

Get better Joe T!

By War Eagle

September 10, 2006 02:56 PM | Link to this

I was surprised South Carolina wasnt a better football team, although, defense like UGA played makes alot of things look rough. Matthew Stafford showed some promise, he look good running that QB draw, he look like a TB. He will have problems, but repetitions improves everything and growing into the system will cut his INT percentage.Auburn had a good game against Miss. State. they have a pretty good defense line and couiple of LBs, but are pathetic on offense. . GAC has more zip on offense than State. Next week is the game, I watch LSU for one Qt. against Arizona and they were so good I put the remote on them… its going to be a good-one.

By UGA Sucks

September 10, 2006 03:01 PM | Link to this

“we will not win the the national championship with the freshman”

You are not going to win the national championship even if you had David Greene at quarterback.

By UGA Sucks

September 10, 2006 03:07 PM | Link to this

UGA will lose to:

1) Florida; 2) Tennessee; 3) Auburn; and 4) Georgia Tech.

Enjoy your pre-New Year’s visit to Nashville or Shreveport.

By BirdDawg

September 10, 2006 03:08 PM | Link to this

Hahaha!

You must either be a Bug or Gayturd.

Yeah, Urban Myth is going to lead you to the promised land, right?

How about you win your own division before you talk some smack Gayturd. And before you come back at me, I don’t care if we lose to you every year, as long as we, and not you, are headed to Atlanta.

You can have Jacksonville.

We’ll always have Atlanta for the SEC.

Oh yeah, and don’t come crying to me when the Urban Myth loses yet again to Darth Visor.

By BirdDawg

September 10, 2006 03:27 PM | Link to this

Okay, now I know you’re a Bug.

You know what, with a freshman, we could very well lose to the first three on your list, and I wouldn’t mind one bit.

But I guarantee you we won’t. In fact, we’ll win at least one out of three, and maybe even two out of three.

But we will not, under any circumstances lose to that pathetic team from Atlanta. And no, I’m talking about the Hawks.

The Bugs don’t even belong on the same field when the Dawgs are out there. Add that to the fact that the game is in Athens this year, that your QB is still Ball, and your coach is still Chan the Man…

And that means I’m smelling 52 to 7.

Stupid little Bug.

By St. Bernard

September 10, 2006 03:30 PM | Link to this

Can anyone help me figure out why Thomas Brown is the obvious starter over Ware and Lumpkin. I’ll take either of those guys over Brown because they don’t need giant holes. They have the ability to run over folks. Lumpkin is getting a raw deal right now, and he may be the best of them all.

By HarvinDaMan

September 10, 2006 03:34 PM | Link to this

BirdDawg the Gators have owned the SEC over the last 15 years. More importantly, we won the NC in 1996. Even if UF wins the SEC this year, I would be quite disappointed. The goals of this year’s squad should be to win a NC, like the hoops team. Hard to get excited about winning conference championships. I doubt the Vol fans are still celebrating their SEC East hoops regular season title. For some reason UGA fans are obsessed with conference titles. Oh and I can’t wait till we trounce you again in Jax. Then you guys can start your whining and say it isn’t fair that the game is played in Jax. Sore losers.

By athensdawg

September 10, 2006 03:36 PM | Link to this

Yes, Stafford made some mistakes. Any true freshman QB (or even a senior w/o game experience!) is going to throw some picks, make some bad decisions, misthrow some touch passes, etc, etc. The question is, do we let it happen now, in this stretch of games against weaker competition in a semi-rebuilding year, or wait until our big games in the latter half of this year when the mistakes could cost us the game. To me, it’s a no-brainer. No offense to Joe T (who, BTW, is tough as nails—did you see he KEPT PLAYING after the play he was injured? If nothing else, the kid’s got guts), but you start him this year, you go 9-4, maybe 10-3, and then you go 9-4 or 10-3 again NEXT year because you have to break in Stafford. If you start Stafford the rest of this year, worst case scenario you have an 9-4 or 10-3 season (I think it’ll be better) breaking him in, which it best case with Joe T, and next season you have the talent and experience at QB and every other position to make a run at a national championship. And who doesn’t want to do that?

By BirdDawg

September 10, 2006 03:44 PM | Link to this

Harvin, keep on talking.

There have only been two teams who have dominated the SEC the last 5 years…

And neither of them are the Urban Myth’s boys.

And as for last 15 years, well you’d have to share that claim with Fat Phil’s Boys.

But if you want to talk about SEC History, then Alabama and Georgia have to take that overall. Remember, moron, you never won a damn thing before (or after, by the way) Darth Visor.

In fact, it was the Dawgs who kept Dart Visor from leading his Gayturds to what would have been their first SEC Title.

And the reason why we love our 12 SEC Titles (twice as many as you) is because those titles are won on the field.

They aren’t decided in a popularity contest or by a bunch of computers.

And by the way, we have twice the number of those outright mythical national titles that you do, and we also have 4 more disputed titles (much like the one the Bugs cry about from 1990).

And by the way, your lone mythical national title? Blemished by not finishing undefeated. Unlike the Dawgs in 1980.

So, Harvin… HISTORY is on our side.

Yeah, it’s more on Bama’s, but we make it second.

By bdawg

September 10, 2006 04:13 PM | Link to this

Sorry for Joe T., but once Stafford played and used his redshirt against WKU we all knew he would have to play more during the year. Why? Once you saw his velocity on his throws, and ability to move well in the pocket it and make plays it was obvious he was the better athlete and had the better arm of the guys there. But, it is hard for ANY 18 year old to handle this type of hype (Sports Illustrated etc) These days you can only count on these good athletes being in college football 3 years hopefully 4—you MUST let him play with the guys he “may” lead on to some great things. Yes three interceptions were not good, and he acknolwedged that in the post game interview. In short let the kid play, he will definetly make some mistakes. But he will only get better, and that can get scary!! When Mel Kiper already says you have a future # 1 pick he must have something. The last time we let a talented Frosh play (David Green) he only went on to win more game than any other college QB in history. Stafford has a chance to be that good and better. Great Defense, Great RB’s Great Coaches, let the kid play and take his licks. Watch him improve as the year goes on. It will be fun to watch!!!

By dallas

September 10, 2006 04:14 PM | Link to this

having stafford taking most of the snaps and revolving the gameplan around him, will help him look even more in control.ask shockly how much easier it is when the offense geared to your strengths and you have a whole week to prepare to be the starter. maybe this will help us in our recruiting dept as well, it sends the message that if your talented enough youll play .

By DuluthDawg

September 10, 2006 05:19 PM | Link to this

Harvin is sick. To watch that replay on ESPN, it just isn’t fair that he is playing college ball. Many are comparing him to Reggie Bush, but clearly he is more of a receiver. His speed is incredible. No way UGA beats UF this year. UGA will have a good record. Stafford is the guy now and the schedule is favorable. The reptiles win the SEC East, no doubt about it. Their offense is on fire. Lining up Baker, Caldwell, Cornelius and Harvin is too much for virtually any team to handle. Wouldn’t be surprised to see them playing for it all.

By Mike T.

September 10, 2006 05:21 PM | Link to this

“”BirdDawg the Gators have owned the SEC over the last 15 years”“Yeah and its sad that Florida has won 14 of 16 and they still trail by 10 games in the overall series,pretty sorry football history.Don’t try to predict whats going to happen in Jax or you to young to remember when the Dogs use to hand the Gators there a* down there every year.

By chip jones

September 10, 2006 05:31 PM | Link to this

Dogs begin their march up the polls now. Lets all take a lesson from Tennessee into next week. One game at a time.

By chip jones

September 10, 2006 05:47 PM | Link to this

Don’t go dopey in duluth, man. The reptiles are yet to play a football game (can you say scrimmage?). They haven’t crawled out of the swamp yet (they will wilt on the road, remember?) and haven’t seen a decent squad on either side of the ball. They may be good, but don’t blow those doors yet.

By Lane4411

September 10, 2006 05:58 PM | Link to this

MR, has handled the qb situation brilliantly so far, MS will make mistakes, however what MR has to do is make sure that Stafford looses neither his composure or confidence. Physically gifted, the progression frome this point is mental/emotional.

My concern is the lack of depth experience on the OL.

By Jeb

September 10, 2006 05:59 PM | Link to this

I still see Dawg fans saying that we will probably lose 2 or 3 games with Auburn,Florida and Tenn on the schedule. I wonder if USC or Ohio State fans are talking about how many they are going to lose this year. If they are i’m sure they are planning on ZERO losses. Why must you guys be so negative. Dawgs go undefeated and march into the National Championship Game with whoever is QB. The Defense is great and will only get better and the offense has three more pratice games to improve. No reason we should not win all our games this year. If our Dawgs are going to compete for National Championships then we best start talking about how we are going to win them all instead of who is going to hand us 3 losses. Go 1996 Dawgs, UNDEFEATED NATIONAL CHAMPS. That’s the bottom line cause Stonecold says so.

By Jeb

September 10, 2006 06:07 PM | Link to this

Whoops, make that 2006 Natl Champs. Darn Heinekens.

By TiftDawg

September 10, 2006 06:21 PM | Link to this

We have the potential for something VERY special this season. Stafford will make some freshman mistakes, but as one blogger said, he was probably only prepared to play 3 or 4 series. One INT was a bad decision; another was pass interference, and Massaquoi (sp) stopped running on the other one. Of even bigger significance, I think, is that the defense has to spread out and our backs find room to run when he is in there.

The defense was awesome- Richt might be an offensive coach, but this defense has been built from the FSU mold- speed, speed, speed, everyone can run.

Rest in peace, Coach Russell.

By Bob Adams

September 10, 2006 06:53 PM | Link to this

Tift there is speed on the D, but not Percy Harvin like speed. Auburn also has amazing speed. A successful year will be 2 losses. Even 3 would be good for this squad. UF/Auburn in the SEC Championship.

By matthew

September 10, 2006 07:02 PM | Link to this

stafford is the man! sometimes things happen for a reason sorry joe t. have 2 uab tickets 40 yard line 15 rows up from field uga side email for price

By DawgByte

September 10, 2006 09:04 PM | Link to this

18-0 in a hostile SEC stadium against the Evil Genius. Come on guys, that’s incredible for a true freshman. We ALL want to see him play and succeed, so get on the Stafford bus because it’s leaving the station with our without YOU!!!