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By Skydawg

September 10, 2006 07:09 PM | Link to this

Its a no brainer. If Stafford performs well, then there is not doubt he keeps the job. You are not going to change the starting QB at mid season. I would be suprised if JT3 hasnt played his last down as a Dawg.

By Brian

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

He has about as much game experience as any of the other QBs on the roster. Let’s roll with it!

By matthew

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

stafford is a pure talent and looks comfortable as QB!!

By ron

September 10, 2006 07:18 PM | Link to this

man o man. hope for prompt healing for joe t. my word, third generation dowg being treated like th enemy. yes, he lacks enough talent to win in the sec but this is a team guy if there ever was one. did d.j. ever go to the coach and say, just put me somewhere on the field? if so i never heard it. joe t was willing to do whatever was necessary to help the team, what more can you ask of a player. i wish him all the success in the world and in life for such a great attitude. i also hope cox has enough maturity to hang in as the backup. he is only one snap away from being the starter blake barnes can also lend a hand, lets give all these guys who go and work and sweat each day lots of praise. sorry, i am not down on amyone who wears the red and black, gggoooooooo dawgs, sic em

By C.J.

September 10, 2006 07:19 PM | Link to this

coach richt will sure as hell give jt3 a chance to win back the job. i dont know if he’ll be able to do it, though. stafford is extremely talented, and everyone knows about his strong arm is now. as much as i love stafford, im still cheering for joe t. how many quarterbacks do you see working on special teams like joe t?

By UrbanLegend

September 10, 2006 07:22 PM | Link to this

Enough is enough about Stafford. The guy is a true freshman. No chance could he beat Auburn or Florida. I guess when Dave Bliss is the starting center on the hoops team, Stafford is something to talk about. Go Gators.

By Steve L.

September 10, 2006 07:24 PM | Link to this

I bet Marcus Thomas is worried about facing Stafford. Clearly the AJC is trying to hype a mediocre UGA team.

By matthew

September 10, 2006 07:24 PM | Link to this

who cares about joe t being a third generation. i care about my dawgs beating everybody!! stafford is da man

By Roswelldawg

September 10, 2006 07:26 PM | Link to this

Matthew, He threw 19 passes, 3 of which were int’s. He may be the future, but this team isn’t going anywhere this year. Let’s be realistic.

By ConyersDawg

September 10, 2006 07:28 PM | Link to this

Now that that Staff will be getting most of the reps it is game over!

He has had to compete against 3 other guys all spring and summer. Then in fall he got 2 more weeks of competing with the 3 untill he found out he was 3rd string. That we know of he got limited reps with the first string offense after that as well as having to run the scout team.

Why game over? With Staff having most of the reps now he will pick up the offense so much quicker. He will begin to build chemistry with the receivers as well as timing.

Once this offense gels and is rolling heading into the Tenn game there is no way Richt will tinker with it.

The “phenom’s” era has begun!

By Darren

September 10, 2006 07:28 PM | Link to this

I feel bad for JoeT but bring on Stafford! BTW - Even if DJ had asked to play special teams do you really thing CMR would’ve put in his 5 star recruit out there?

By THAD

September 10, 2006 07:29 PM | Link to this

Stafford made a few bad plays when he tried to make the big play instead of short yardage. But overall he looked very sharp. He has all the makings of a future star. Georgia should be ranked in the top 5 next year. Its going to be a nice ride to watch the kid perform. go dawgs

By Joakim

September 10, 2006 07:32 PM | Link to this

Thad, let’s talk about this year first. Who knows what next year will bring. The way Urban Meyer recruits is quite scary. If we can’t beat the Gators, then no national championships will happen. Noah.

By jay

September 10, 2006 07:32 PM | Link to this

Go ahead and have some fun with it Gator. We’ll keep winning football conference titles and you can talk about basketball. That’s a fair trade-off in my mind. Your football team won’t see the Dome for a long time buddy.

By BillyBob

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

Football titles? Conference championships are something to get very excited about. Maybe one day you guys will win a national championship. Sorry you don’t like hoops. Most of the redneck UGA fans don’t seem to like basketball.

By Gators#6

September 10, 2006 07:40 PM | Link to this

I think UF is ranked higher in the polls that came out today. Keep talking smack Jay. Harvin and Leak will make you guys whine again about having to play in Jax. Sore Losers.

By ming

September 10, 2006 07:40 PM | Link to this

The winner of the Georgia/Tenn game always wins the East and I think with all the reps in practice and a couple more games under his belt Stafford will be ready to go against the Vols. The Vols looked scary against Cal but were in ‘05 form again for Air Force. Either way, this season just got a hell of a lot more exciting with the new QB situation.

By G'Vegas Dawg

September 10, 2006 07:43 PM | Link to this

Urban Legend- You show how much class and brains you have by coming on here and talking about basketball. You are the poop that lingers after a bad wipe. You show your @$$ and we will continue to show class.

By ming

September 10, 2006 07:45 PM | Link to this

and don’t worry about the Gators. Even if we spot them a win in Jax they won’t be able to take advantage, they’ll just lose a couple extra for us.

By Floridaman

September 10, 2006 07:46 PM | Link to this

Ming what are you 3 years old? UF/UT is a bit bigger game. Also as many people have said, who cares about winning the SEC East? Tenn won the SEC East in hoops, but the Gators won the National Championship. NC are what guys like Meyer and Richt are paid 2 million a year. They don’t get that kind of money to win conference titles. Fortunately Billy D and Pat Riley have made Floridians proud to win national titles. Go Heat. Go Gators. GO Harvin. GO Noah.

By G'Vegas Dawg

September 10, 2006 07:48 PM | Link to this

Billy Bob did you really just call UGA fans rednecks? Are you F-ing kidding me? You idiots still wear jeanshorts and mullets. Your fans have absolutly zero class and live in trailers. You make me want to puke. Talk hoops during hoops season you idiot. UF may very well win again this year in JAX, but you most certainly will NOT be in the dome. I will continue to trade a loss the the inbred rednecks for SEC Championships. Go tune up your Camero Billy Bob.

By Henry R.

September 10, 2006 07:48 PM | Link to this

GVegas I stopped going to Jax actually due to the classless UGA fans. They are always drunk and starting fights. Not worth the short trip. It is hilarious watching them drive up in their pickups and SUV’s.

By RedneckDawg

September 10, 2006 07:51 PM | Link to this

GVegas I go to every gator game and haven’t seen jean shorts worn by anyone (really nowhere in the country ). It is a silly line you guys have used for many years. The fact of the matter is, you guys walk around with shaved heads, ride pickups and live in Georgia. Sonny Perdue baby. Wave that confederate flag. Go Dawgs.

By ming

September 10, 2006 07:54 PM | Link to this

Gators/Vols is a fight to avoid third place.

By John

September 10, 2006 07:54 PM | Link to this

Stafford is the obvious choice. Still, besides having a favorable schedule, UGA isn’t what they were last year. Give UF credit. They have outrecruited us for a few years now. Maybe that’s why they beat us every year. Stafford will be awesome next year.

By G'Vegas Dawg

September 10, 2006 08:00 PM | Link to this

Now for the DAWG fans - I think this could be the start to something special for our program. I really wish that JT3 hadn’t gotten hurt, but, it happened now let’s move forward. Ron, I have the upmost respect for the dedication that JT3 has shown to the DAWG’s program. But, I have been a season ticket holder for about 12 years, that doesn’t mean that I deserve box seats. I have to agree with matthew, we don’t need to start someone just becasue of their lineage. That is done in high school. If we ever want to win another national championship down the road, we need to take advantage of the time we have to play Stafford. The O-Line is still fairly young and can grow with Stafford. I don’t see us beating AU, Fla. will again be close but we all know what kind of luck we have had in Jax, and I think that we should beat UT. Even if we lose all of those we need to let Stafford grow and make mistakes and learn from them. Someone on another BLOG asked if anyone thought that JT3 would have thrown those interceptions. No, becasue CMR wouldn’t have put him in the situation to pass. Of the 3 interceptions only 1 was Stafford’s fault. We can all sit here and say whatever we want to. However, the fact is we have to wait and see over the next couple of weeks. GO DAWGS!!!!!

By BirdDawg

September 10, 2006 08:02 PM | Link to this

But unlike in basketball which has an authentic national championship, college football has a mythical national championship decided by computers and a popularity contest.

You don’t believe me? Then how come Tenn and Okie fell in the polls for failing to dominate bad teams, yet Florida State, which has so far shown to be a very bad team, gets to keep it’s No. 9 rating?

POPULARITY CONTEST!!!

Still don’t believe me? How can USC actually claim any of their mythical national championships while playing in that pathetic conference? They play no one, and LSU and Auburn both would have cleaned their clocks in 2003 and 2004.

POPULARITY CONTEST!!!

I’d rather win the SEC Title, which is real. It’s decided on the field, and only on the field.

And Gayturds, y’all can have Jax.

We’ll gladly take Atlanta in the first week of December for the SEC Championship Game.

And then y’all can come up here for the Peach Bowl (screw Chik-Fil-A).

By Buck Cochran in the NW

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

Just hung up phone after conversation with Reptiles relative. WE(as in both of us) think that the teams could come into the “Party” undefeated. Joe T has played his last down as a QB for the DAWGS. Stafford will now get the reps with the 1st team in practice and we’ll see him start to grow in leaps and bounds. He’s already come a long way.. The “Party” will return to it’s former glory when we win this season and the world will be right again.

By ConyersDawg

September 10, 2006 08:06 PM | Link to this

Stafford will look more crisp and sharp this week mark it down!

The team is his and he will relax, get his timing down with the receivers, and more get reps under his belt with the first team offense this week then he has the last 2 combined.

By Gatorbait

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

I agree Birdawg. Can you tell me who the defending AUTHENTIC national champs are as you word it? Oh yeah, the mighty gators. Go Joakim,Brewer, Al, Lee, Taurean.

By Sid

September 10, 2006 08:11 PM | Link to this

Conyers we are playing UAB. Of course he will look sharper. how bout against UT, Auburn, UF? That is going to be a disaster.

By gater

September 10, 2006 08:11 PM | Link to this

Based on my numbers gathered from 1990-2000, the sec east goes to the winner of FLorida/Tenn.

By Dawg47

September 10, 2006 08:11 PM | Link to this

The gators cant talk about anyone being redneck, i can count a third of your fans with mulletts and/or jean shorts. I have the pics to prove it. Also, if you dont go to the dome you cant go to the national championship. There isnt a playoff schedule. Dawgs will play in the dome this year and I see Stafford ripping the gators and UT to shreds. This kid will only get better and frankly UT showed who they really are against Airforce. Cal was overrated. Florida hasnt shown me anything to prove they deserve to be picked #1 in the East. Fear the kid from Texas.

By BirdDawg

September 10, 2006 08:13 PM | Link to this

Gayturd-Bater…

Dude… this is FOOTBALL.

Basketball doesn’t matter. It’s a nice distraction between the Bowl Games and Spring Practice, but that is it.

If we won a Basketball Championship, would it be cool? Yeah. But would it really matter?

No.

I’d take a football SEC Championship and win in the sUGAr Bowl over a basketball championship every time.

So, once again moron… who cares besides you? You’re barking up the wrong tree.

By AltahamaDawg

September 10, 2006 08:36 PM | Link to this

How did this become a forum on Fl basketball? Its pretty sad when the gators are expected to do better than in the past many years and thier fans are still in the blog to talk basketball. UGA blog at that. Sad. PSSSTT, you guys won 2 football games, go with that.

If JoeT is out 4-6 weeks, no, he never starts again, would not make any sence at that point. I dont think the plan had him starting past September anyway. Tough break, but injuries are a big part of it. All the more reason to have a few ready.

By Brooks

September 10, 2006 08:49 PM | Link to this

gater, based on my numbers between 1900 to 1990 Florida has zero SEC championships and zero tradition. Go Dawgs

By DSmith

September 10, 2006 08:54 PM | Link to this

People, people, people, I am a Ga Southern & Tech fan, but UGA could beat the next three teams with the head cheerleader running the show. The Dawgs have a stable of RBs & solid D so no doubt they enter the UT game without a loss (unless they have a major turnover game) so chill. We will see then if this Frosh can handle himself against SEC caliber teams.

Jackets had it and let it get away…hope they beat Troy this week!!

By Jeb

September 10, 2006 09:00 PM | Link to this

Dawg47 you hit the nail on the head. We need more Dawg fans like you. I agree that we beat Florida and Tenn. You can add Auburn in that too. The Dawgs are going undefeated, THIS YEAR. We do not have rebuilding years in Georgia anymore. It’s just butt kicking years for the rest of the Richt era. Matt can handle any SEC defense and everyone will soon find that out. GO DAWGS, 2006 National Champs!!!!!!!

By Anonymous

September 10, 2006 09:14 PM | Link to this

I’m sorry Gator fans but don’t come on the blog talking crap when we’ve done something your coach has not done yet and that’s beat Steve Spurrier. Until then, continue to win and we’ll see you at The Cocktail Party.

By P-Dawg in Tulsa

September 10, 2006 09:15 PM | Link to this

Stafford is no longer the future of the Dawgs, he is NOW. I hope the kid never loses a game. JT III likely will never start again. Maybe he’ll coach for us in the future (smart guy). I wish him the best!!!

Basketball???? You do realize it is fall? I wonder, do all gators cry during the season or just the coaches and players?

By dawg312

September 10, 2006 09:46 PM | Link to this

Stafford looked like a freshman. Good moments and poor decisions. Over the next 2-3 weeks he will feel comfortable enough to lead the dawgs to competetive games against any foe. As far as someone saying that FL has recruited better??? ARE you on CRACK!!!! Look at the past five recruiting classes and then look at UGA Pro turnout and how well they perform at the next level. The only reason FL beats GA in Jax is all MENTAL. Go Dawgs!

By GatorHater

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

To all of DawgNation…have no fear. The future us blindingly bright. MS is the REAL DEAL, but everyone needs to know that there will be some growing pains and some lows to go with the many highs that are sure to come. Remind yourself to stay in his corner even during the rough times and don’t lose faith. This kid is special and he is going to lead the Dawgs back to the top of the entire football world. Just give CMR and the staff a little time to polish this diamond and he WILL shine!

By adawgfan

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

I like your enthusiasm Jeb, but let’s take em one at a time. Good scrimmages the next two Saturdays will give Stafford the tools to handle the rest of the season well, but he’s still a true freshman. Jax and Jordan-Hare worry me. Go Dawgs!

By Murph

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

Florida/Georgia. Spurrier/Dooley. Meyer/Richt. Top10/Top 10.

The game in Jacksonville, not the game this weekend, will decide the SEC East. Both teams will likely come in unbeaten. Turnovers will be the key deciding factor.

All of this other stuff is just talking smack.

Basketball has no relevance here.

Both schools are good academic schools with more than a few redneck fans and quite a few drunk ones (who all tend to be louder than the sober ones, for some reason).

It’s all goin to come down to what happens on the field. And the two programs are so close that it could really turn on one or two plays. Which team makes those plays—and you never know when they are going to happen—will win this game,and the East.

Boy, do the folks on this blog blabber on!

By Greg

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

gater, I like your time frame there…from 1990-2000….I know things in Florida are slow and all, but that was last decade….welcome to the 2000s

By Don

September 10, 2006 10:55 PM | Link to this

Stafford looked OK against what is always a pretty good South Carolina Defense. In his defense only one interception was a bad decision and bad throw. The goal line interception. On the money (good defense/pass interference). The long pass that was intercepted, Massaquoi gave up on the play. If he runs it out he atleast prevents the interception. I will take a couple of losses this year if that what it takes for this kid to get some experience under his belt for a run at the National Championship next year. I’m not sure they will even lose a couple this year with him running the show. The schedule sets up real nice for him to get some more game experience before the UT game. Go Dawgs.

By lawdawg

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

CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG….

By WarnerDawg

September 10, 2006 11:32 PM | Link to this

JoeT3, The Stud and JeanShorts……..

First off, I feel really bad for JoeT3. He seems to be a great team player and I hope ALL of DawgNation doesn’t forget that. I know people want to throw Stafford in there, but at the same time, have respect for such a great teammate in JT3. He has done nothing wrong and should be treated with class from DN. Recover soon JT3.

Ok, Stafford is a 5 star product and everyone knows it. I want to see him play just as much as everyone. I just hate the way this is happening. Is he more talented than JT3? Without a doubt. Is he as smart as JT3 right now? No, but I imagine that will happen with time. Don’t get more wrong, I am just as pumped about Stafford as the rest of DN. I wanted him to play right off the bat too. But with a 5th year senior at the same position who has paid his dues, he deserves better. I hate that he suffered the injury. I guess what I am saying is I feel sorry for JT3, but at the same time am excited at what the new kid offers, even with the learning curve.

Now, the Jean Shorts….I read where RedNeckDawg (who is a Gator fan obviously) said….. “I go to every gator game and haven’t seen jean shorts worn by anyone (really nowhere in the country ). It is a silly line you guys have used for many years.” Well, this totally false. True story…..at the game, in the bathroom in 2001, it was full of Dawg fans and 2 Gator fans walk in. Yes, they had on Jean Shorts and all of us in there couldn’t resist. Before you know it we all bust out that imfamous line of Gator denial…..”Gators wear Jean Shorts” (clap, clap…clap, clap, clap). Do it Dawgs!!

By majordawg

September 10, 2006 11:44 PM | Link to this

People, this may not be the year, but next year and 08 this team will have all the tools to be a national contender.

By feverdawg

September 10, 2006 11:47 PM | Link to this

gayturds you deserve to brag on urban myths spread offense. I think it’s genius to have your backup QB as your leading rusher.

P.S. I think the jean shorts go well with your mullets

By AP

September 11, 2006 01:03 AM | Link to this

Lets get serious here from an outsiders prospective, you have to look to the fact he threw three picks, and really didnt lead scoring drives. Sure he was the number 1 QB out of high school, but dang that was high school, you are playing SEC football. He Proved himself against a 1-AA team and didnt prove himself against South Carolina, we will see how he does against first tier teams and then sing the guys praises, he didnt earn the starting spot in spring for no good reason he was outplayed, so bring the dude down to size and when he proves himself we can sing his praise!

By Casey

September 11, 2006 01:08 AM | Link to this

Stafford already passed his first test at SCU. SCU was the midterm, UT will be the final. He got an A for SCU, he will definitely mold during the next 3 games and we will destroy Tennessee.

It will be interesting to see how Richt handles the attention Stafford will have after we beat Tennessee.

I’m honestly not too worried about any game this season besides Auburn. Stafford will be a very quick learner. Did you see the pass he had to MoMass that went 39 yards? It was a tough angle and a perfect lead for a sprinting receiver. It looked like a Peyton Manning pass! I just wet my pants thinking about it…

By Casey

September 11, 2006 01:15 AM | Link to this

One more thing, I’ll be rooting for Florida this week against UT. I’d LOVE it if both teams were undefeated going into Jacksonville. If/when Stafford starts that game and leads to victory, it will give the Dawgs a LOT of national attention and should boost them to a top 5 ranking.

By MadMerf

September 11, 2006 01:20 AM | Link to this

EVERY YEAR THIS CENTURY the gators begin the season ranked ahead of Ga. in the polls, and EVERY YEAR THIS CENTURY the dawgs have finished with a higher ranking in the final polls! There goes BirdDawg’s popularity contest theory!

I agree with dawg312 about the recruiting rankings and NFL turnout. Dawgs have landed consistent top five classes in the Richt era, and each class seems to be better than the last! Much has been said about UF’s class this year and UT’s class last year, but the dawgs outrecruited both on the defensive side of the ball, as has been the case for years. I guess the spread ‘O’ will feature 10 WRs and 1 QB, but without o-linemen and RBs you’d better have a half dozen backup QBs on the bench!!!!

By MadMerf

September 11, 2006 01:36 AM | Link to this

Just a side note to some of these ‘slow’ people: The year 2000 was in the 20th Century. …..A further note to these ‘slower’ people: We are livin’ in the 21st Century! ……..A RECENT UPDATE for those mentioned above: We just whipped Spurrier in Columbia (a shutout, no less)….Can you say that?

By James

September 11, 2006 01:58 AM | Link to this

This “blog” is the perfect example of why the “Porch” and the “Dawgvent” take payment for the right to post comments on UGA Athletics. The gayturds crack me up; if they were so smug, seems to me they’d be talking on their on boards. Must be a fear of losing to the Big White Dawg again, right? Dawgs beat ut, and we have a great chance getting to Jax undefeated; then we will let Moses and CJ have a shot at killing CJ “Leaked” and the T-Bone kid playing QB for the reptiles. The margin of victory has been in the single digits; I do not see the “total domination” of the lizards. To Hell with flawed-ah. GO DAWGS!

By Thomas

September 11, 2006 01:58 AM | Link to this

This is what the Dawgs Need For this young QB to Get some Playing time. When Joe T comes back I think He will be 2nd QB, Stafford will remain starter barring injuries

By Buck Cochran in the NW

September 11, 2006 04:19 AM | Link to this

AU & the Reptiles? I’d be worried about them if we did have Elway at QB. It’s time for the Nation to face a big nasty FACT! Until we beat the Reptiles we can just about for get a NC. With the 12 game season it’s possible but I’ll be dammed if I want the Dawgs to keep whinning about where the game is played and just win. I DON’T CARE HOW MANY TITLES WE WIN, THE “CROCS” HAVE A POINT. The have beat our butts mano-mano.I’m glad Stafford will be going in as a true freshman! He’s already showing that he’s a what, me worry type of kid and history won’t mean a thing. Question: where has this wait your turn, 5 yr deal come from? Wait my turn? Kiss my lower half! I’m going to use my God given talent to be the best that I can be and no mothers son or daughter is going to stop me. This mind set has to go! Is someone going to tell me that a true freshman can’t play because he hasn’t warmed the bench for X # of yrs.? I THINK NOT!! i’M JUST WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO START TELLING ME THAT MS ISN’T A TRUE DAWG BECAUSE HE HASN’T PAYED HIS DUES! PAID HIS DUES? HE’S PAYING THEM AS WE SPEAK BY BEING A DAWG QB AND TRYING TO WIN FOR THE “RED & BLACK”. Let’s get behind our QB, cut out all this other crap, and encourage him to take us on a majical carpet ride and we’ll understand that he’ll make mistakes along the way as he shows true DAWG leadership. He’s already shown he won’t quit and that’s a giant 1st step for a DAWG to take!! JUNKYARD QB.!!!

By country rock

September 11, 2006 05:52 AM | Link to this

good god. this is going to be a long season boys. stafford just might break the uga single season mark for interceptions, if not the sec mark. get ready to watch 4 years of the next jared lorenzen. with that being said, the season would been a helluva lot longer if jt3 was the starter.

By hedgeprunner

September 11, 2006 06:13 AM | Link to this

doggie fans get your head out of your a—- face it you have the easiest schedule in the nation besides West Virginia, we will see where you shake out after you play UT,UF,Auburn & GT, until then shut up…

By dawgs eat poo

September 11, 2006 07:01 AM | Link to this

LOL…you guys are rich! A kid throws 3 interceptions in his debut and you want to annoint him as the second coming of Jesus…all just because of his mythical “5-star rating” by a bunch of recruiting services. Well, the last I heard, there isn’t a SINGLE ONE recruiting service who employs former college football players. I do remember hearing that ONE of the scouts actually played at a small college somewhere. Otherwise, none of them played past high school. So UNIQUELY QUALIFIED people have picked your next starting QB for you? And now he throws 3 INT’s in his first decent test against a team that is mediocre AT BEST and you are talking about beating UT, UF, Auburn, and GT with him?
ROFLMAO.

By Dawg Man

September 11, 2006 07:09 AM | Link to this

Stafford is the future. He’s better than Joe T now. With a couple of games against weak teams, he’ll get some experience and be ready for the real games against UT, UT and Auburn.

By Randy

September 11, 2006 07:16 AM | Link to this

No doubt both Stafford and Tebow are the future of the SEC. This year though, UF’s defense is outright scary. Next year, the gators defense will have a huge dropoff. This is not the year for predictions to beat UF with a true freshman at QB. Anyone who has seen their front seven, wouldn’t be making these foolish predictions. Is it the best front seven in the country? Possibly.

By ChucktownGamecock

September 11, 2006 07:24 AM | Link to this

I gotta give you Dawgs credit, you guys definitely had the better prepared and more focused team Saturday night. Stafford is going to be a special QB. He’s a big kid to be a true freshmen! I hope Smelley can be the same type player for the us.

By Gatorbait

September 11, 2006 07:49 AM | Link to this

I would take winning the Big Dance anyday over winning a conference title in football. Awesome experience. The goal of any top program in hoops or football should be to win national championships not conference titles. The expectations are so low at UGA, that conference titles are the ultimate achievement. October is next month. What does that mean? Midnight Madness in the O-Dome and UGA fans start whining again that Jax isn’t a neutral site. Poor puppies.

By Bryan Carver

September 11, 2006 07:57 AM | Link to this

interesting to note that cbssportsline has the dawgs strength of schedule as 28th while UF is 65th…

By waycross dawg

September 11, 2006 07:58 AM | Link to this

country rock - jared lorenzen didn’t have Mark Richt as his coach. Otherwise, he mighta been fairly decent. Stafford has the tools, Richt and Bobbo have the teaching skills. Dawgs likely won’t win the SEC this year, but have a fighting chance anyway because of UF’s schedule. I hate to say wait til next year - I sound like South Carolina, but look at what’s waiting in the wings for the Dawgs. They are loaded with talent at every position. Let’s make this year what it really is for us - a learning experience.

By decaturjim

September 11, 2006 07:59 AM | Link to this

This topic is being a bit hyped by fans and the media. CMR will play very conservatively against the top teams- UT, Auburn, UF, Ga Tech. He is a conservative coach on the offensive side of the ball even with experienced players. The other issue is the WR position. If CMR recruited guys like Percy Harvin, then it would be more of an interesting topic. UGA is averaging 170 yards passing a game, and UF 340. Stafford’s job is not to make mistakes at this point. CMR’s job is to recruit some of the top notch WR’s.

By Matthew

September 11, 2006 08:08 AM | Link to this

An “A” at SC? Nah, more like a B-. You can’t get an A w/ 3 INTs. But yeah, I like Stafford regardless

By UGA Lee

September 11, 2006 08:17 AM | Link to this

Where do you think Barnes and Cox will transfer?

By Brett

September 11, 2006 08:18 AM | Link to this

I think Stafford has an unbelievable amount of talent, but he still has a long way to go. I wasn’t impressed with some of his judgement over the weekend, but I think that will come with experience. Not only did you have the 3 interceptions (one of which was a fluke), but there were several bad passes…way off target. He overthrew and underthrew receivers numerous times. He also did not do a good job on managing the clock which resulted in burning timeouts early in the halves. Luckily we didn’t suffer any consequences because of it. I think Stafford will be a great QB, but he still has a way to go and it won’t be an easy road to travel. UAB has been a thorn in the paw for several teams, and don’t be surprised if Colorado gives us fits either. Then we go full on in to the SEC which is never a cakewalk no matter who we play (excluding MSU). I will also say JoeT will still have a fair chance to get back in the line up. He went out due to injury, not because he was outplayed. I was fairly pleased with JoeT’s game. I agree with Richt…this isn’t settled!

By Cuz

September 11, 2006 08:21 AM | Link to this

Finnally Birddawg and I agree on something. The NC is just a beauty contest. The SEC will not get to play in it unless the winner of the SEC is one of two undefeated teams. If you have more no-loss teams the SEC is shut out. Ask LSU or Auburn, both of which should have played for the NC.

That is why I say, and have been saying, the SEC Championship is what I want to win every year. A true Championship won on the field. As a hypothetical even if we go undefeated this year, our strength of schedule will keep us out of the beauty contest.

Know let the kid play, be prepared for freshman mistakes. And if he throws three picks against UT, look for Cox to step in. I do not know how Stafford is able to carry the entire Bulldawg Nation on his shoulders. He must have some big shoulders. We concentrate on the kid and forget about the other 21 starters on offence and defence not counting the special teams. They all have to play as a team for us to win, not just Matthew.

By Ol Ball Coach

September 11, 2006 08:23 AM | Link to this

Stafford completed nearly as many passes to USC players as did the USC QB’s. Three interceptions aginst a worthy opponent will doom the Dawgs. Richt better get out the Dooley playbook of “four yards and a cloud of dust” if he plans to beat the Tennessee, Florida, and Auburn.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 11, 2006 08:25 AM | Link to this

Thanks Buck good point. Where are all the chickens at this morning? I was hoping for 50 point win with SC scoring 20 points or so BUT I never considered the SHUTOUT of an SOS offense. I think I like that better. I am with the group above that we can win against Auburn and UF. You would think the Techies have invaded UF by the Billyball talk above. That doesn’t bode well during football season when you start talking about basketball, that’s what the Bees do when they got nothing.

Onto the dumb arse debate about “we would reather have the NC than an SEC championship”. First things first, YOU WILL NOT WIN AN NC WITHOUT THE SEC trophy in your hands. So you better concentrate on that as a priority then worry about all the pollsters and computers putting you in the proper BCS bowl game.

By Mike in Montgomery

September 11, 2006 08:41 AM | Link to this

This is Joe T III’s Wally Pip moment. I have no doubt Stafford will grow over the next few weeks, and Joe T will not see the field again except in Mop-up situations.

Nothing against Joe T, he is a gamer, and is the type of player with heart that every coach absolutely loves to have on his team. It would not surprise me at all to see him back in some type of coaching roll in the future.

But, on the field the future is Matthew Stafford. Richt needs to let the kid play and learn, he is our QB for the next 4 years, and if he is to bring Georgia an SEC championship or 2 and a National Championship he needs to be ready to play bigtime SEC football. I say let him play , let him learn, and yes let him take his lumps. A 9-3 or even 8-4 season would not be the end of the world if it prepares Stafford for the future.

Beside, with the defense I have seen the last 2 weeks, if Stafford cuts down the couple mistakes he did make this week, The Dawgs have a very good shot of Being in Atlanta the first week of December.

By Tom

September 11, 2006 08:42 AM | Link to this

Percenatge guess of the dawg fans who actually got excited and were cheering inside when they saw Joe T injured?

I’ll go with 50% (trying to extend all benefit of the doubt I can, given the group)

By Buck Cochran in the NW

September 11, 2006 09:02 AM | Link to this

tHAT’S RIGHT, THE GLASS IS HALF EMPTY! Give me a break! 1.-I don’t know of anyone that wanted Joe T to get hurt, no, the “finkled finger of fate” stepped in. 2.-SC at night in Columbia, one of the loudest places to play and a TRUE FRESHMAN ,who’s been on campus about 8 months has to step in and lead. Lead he did! the 3 ints. weren’t all his fault and it didn’t take a mental giant to see that. 3.- In the SC student end of the field, calm as you please, coach gave him an audible to call as he saw fit. He does, as he sees fit and BAM! wARE SCORES. His ability to learn on the go has already been proven. Now watch, all teams will be trying to fox him out. SC started having less sucess Sat. night. example: bet they didn’t have anybody spying on him for the QB run! Do you? did I? NO, but we found out that he’s a lot more mobile than anyone thought. No, Matthew Stafford has a long way to go but he’s showing the DAWG Nation that his mind gets there in a hurry. I’m not the least bit afraid to face UAB or Tenn. for that matter. We do know that large crowds in new places don’t bother this Texan one bit and I’m glad he’s under the Silver Britches center.

By Altamahadawg

September 11, 2006 09:06 AM | Link to this

Buck what the he11 are you talking about, calm down. No need to get all bent out of shape over something that nobody has ever said in here. Somebody said MS should not see PT because he hadnt paid dues? Since when has Dues ever figured into anything?

By Dave

September 11, 2006 09:07 AM | Link to this

Here’s the situation. JT3 will be more steady, but can’t win a game if we have to come from behind more than a touchdown. The trade off is that he won’t make many big mistakes. Stafford, if he gets hot, can put the team on his shoulders if we need to score a lot of points, but he will also make more big mistakes and that will probably be our undoing in a game against stiff competition. Pick your poison.

The situation is that we need to ride this season out and take our lumps from inconsistancy and inexperience. Hopefully, our defense will play lights out all year and we can get lucky here and there. Remember when Ohio State won the Natl. Champ.? The could score 21 points in a game if their life depended on it and they beat Miami. It’s gonna be a VERY stressful season and I can’t wait!

By Altamahadawg

September 11, 2006 09:10 AM | Link to this

Buck, you are arguing with yourself again, cut it out.

Zoo you are right, a shut out is SOOOOOOOO much better than 50 points.

Godawg, one more time…what was the differece in the game? Simple equation.

By SouthGa Dawg

September 11, 2006 09:12 AM | Link to this

HOW MANY OF YOU ARE COACHES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA? OK NONE SO SHUT UP ABOUT WHO THE QUARTERBACK SHOULD BE BECAUSE THE ONLY TRUE EXPERT IS MARK RICHT AND WHAT HE SAYS SHOULD GO BECASUE IF THERE IS ANYONE THAT WANTS TO WIN GAMES IT IS HIM. IF YOU CANT ROOT FOR WHOEVER THE SIGNAL CALLER IS THEN YOU DON’T HAVE THE RIGHT TO CALL YOURSELF A BULLDOG AND MY GUESS IS THAT YOU WERE NEVER A STUDENT OF UGA TO BEGIN WITH. DURING MY YEARS AT UGA I SAW TWO DIFFERENT COACHES AND I KNOW A WINNER WHEN I SEE ONE AND WE HAVE ONE NOW!

By Altamahadawg

September 11, 2006 09:15 AM | Link to this

gentleman, why the debate over the QB at this point? That was valid,and annoying months ago. JoeT is out 4/6 weeks, the exact time he was going to hold it together while others got up to speed. Really not much of a debate now. I think we all understood the reason the coaches did what they did, as MOST of us level headed folks said, “it will all work out”.

By JAX

September 11, 2006 09:21 AM | Link to this

Jacksonville is not a neutral site, the difference is 362 miles to 71 miles, but don’t blame Florida for wanting to protect the game staying there, they need every advantage they can get! The Bulldogs still lead the series by 10 games! And this is AFTER the gators have rattled off how many the last 15 years. Never in your lifetime will Florida take the lead in the series.

Bulldogs without a doubt this year.

(and before you say it: Dallas is closer to Norman, OK than to Austin, TX)

By Dave

September 11, 2006 09:30 AM | Link to this

Guys…PLEASE shut up about “who leads the all time series”! The only thing that matters is the past 5-10 and FL has taken it to us. Many times we have come in with the better team, but we somehow blow it. This year, FL may be the better time, but if we get a few breaks and Stafford gets hot, who knows. The key is that our defense plays as well against good teams as it has the past two.

The “all time series” is such a butt rash and no one really cares except people who haven’t won the game much recently. And against Florida, that would be us.

By Altamahadawg

September 11, 2006 09:44 AM | Link to this

Ok Dave, then we are 1-1 against Florida lately.

By DawgDrool

September 11, 2006 09:46 AM | Link to this

Dawg fans having zero confidence in JTIII. Good.

Dawg fans hyped about Stafford and his 3 INT. Better.

Dawg fans in ectasy as JT III goes down. Priceless!!!

By dawgsrulegatorsdrool

September 11, 2006 09:52 AM | Link to this

Lamecock gary and ole ball coach-what team will you root for now against the Dawgs ?

As far as the gaytors are concerned, I see them being out of the race before J’ville. UT and Auburn and possibly LSU are 3 butt whippings waiting to happen.

If the Dawgs beat the gaytors this year, it will be 2 out of 3 with the one loss being a fluke because DJ got hurt-that’s where this rivalry is headed.

Stafford is ready to play now. I hate like heck that Joe T got hurt. He will play some more this year and to think otherwise is stupid. Coach Richt is not going to abandon him totally because of the injury.

By DawgBoy2

September 11, 2006 09:52 AM | Link to this

Losing JT3 is going to hurt..we will probably lose 2 out of next 3!! Then Tennessee will probably beat us by 21!!

By GaVol

September 11, 2006 09:55 AM | Link to this

Stafford will fold like a deck of cards..hey I think Quincy has some eligibility left or is he still in the slammer? hahahahahahahaha!!

By ming

September 11, 2006 09:58 AM | Link to this

Gators will lose 3 straight, it’s gonna be Stafford vs Teabag in Jacksonville.

Dawgs roll to Atlanta!

By chase

September 11, 2006 10:00 AM | Link to this

GATORBAIT:

You are PATHETIC! Go to your own blog! You are a LOSER…you know how I know? Only a LOSER runs his mouth when his team hasn’t even been to a Conference Championship GAME in 7 years!

Geography 101 Jacksonville = 1 hour to Gainesville Jacksonville = 6 hours to Athens not very neutral but who cares we know ya’ll have to have that advantage

Joe T III is a great DAWG but Stafford is the real deal

Georgia will be 5-0 when they play TENN. (at home)

Win that game and the SEC East is almost certain (w/Florida’s schedule they’ll lose 2 or 3 games)

Stafford + 3 headed Running backs + that tough D-Fense = SEC Champs

By TennDawg

September 11, 2006 10:13 AM | Link to this

GaVol - all the redneck, non-alumni Vol fans were flying their flags proud this past week. However, after squeaking one out against AIR FORCE, those flags have dwindled in number (surprise, surprise - UT fans invented the “bandwagon”!) I sure was dissappointed when baby Clausen chose the Irish over UT. I was anticipating him following in his brother’s footsteps - LOSE to UGA. Great win against USC on Saturday. GO DAWGS!!!

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 11, 2006 10:14 AM | Link to this

I’ll be the first to cheer Joe T, Stafford, Cox, or Barnes. Like many above I don’t have a preferrence for WHO the QB just along as we win. And the thing about Stafford playing in big time games in big stadiums, I believe a few of his HS games were played at Dallas Stadium if I am not mistaken. AND HS football in Texas IS bigger than some D1 colleges. I hope the kid gets it down quick, which it sounds like he will.

By G'Vegas Dawg

September 11, 2006 10:22 AM | Link to this

UGA Lee - Cox probably won’t transfer. He was a part of a package deal to land MoMass. As for Barnes, if I were him, I would transfer to Ole Miss. He is from Oxford, his parents have to drive 6 hours to watch him warm the bench, and he was Mr. Mississippi football his Jr. and Sr. Years. It really doesn’t make much sense to stay for Blake. If Cutcliff had recruited him out of high school, he may still have a job as a head coach instead of wearing that God Awful Orange.

By Justin Callahan

September 11, 2006 10:22 AM | Link to this

I love “Smokin” Joe Cox, but Stafford is the man! Joe T would have never won us a championship, but the future can. We call Matt Stafford the future and “The Future Is Now!”

By dawgaholic

September 11, 2006 10:28 AM | Link to this

Stafford will now be the starter for the Dawgs until he decideds to enter the NFL Draft. He will make mistakes over the next few weeks but he gives GA the best chance to win now. He looks as cool as D. Greene in the pocket and has a rifle arm. Give him the next few non conference games to warm up and he will be ready for the rest of the SEC schedule.

By J. Young

September 11, 2006 10:29 AM | Link to this

“Wally Pip?” No Way! Wally Pip asked for a day off. JTIII did not ask to be injured. He is a great dawg even if he never plays again. Get your analogies correct.

By dawgfacedboy

September 11, 2006 10:33 AM | Link to this

To me this is perfect for everybody! Everybody wanted Stafford to get some playing time and the Joe T haters wanted Stafford to start. Looks like everybody wins! We have three games in a row that we SHOULD beat pretty easily. I think this is a perfect time to see what MS has and my guess is we’ll see some of Cox too.

By dawgfacedboy

September 11, 2006 10:36 AM | Link to this

Also, my dad told me that the ESPN guys were dogging MM for giving up on routes and not coming back to the ball. They were saying that had he adjusted to the ball and been aggressive that those probably would not have been intercepted. I didn’t see it so I’m not positive on this. Kirk H. also apologized to the bulldawg nation, I LOVE IT!!! The next few game should interesting to watch!! GO DAWGS!!

By GaVol

September 11, 2006 10:37 AM | Link to this

Hey TennDawg..if you love the Dawgs so much why don’t you hitch up your mobile home to your tractor and move back to Georgia? You can always get your job at WalMart back in Georgia. The Vols beat the Pups by 17!!!

By GaVol

September 11, 2006 10:38 AM | Link to this

Hey TennDawg..if you love the Dawgs so much why don’t you hitch up your mobile home to your tractor and move back to Georgia? You can always get your job at WalMart back in Georgia. The Vols beat the Pups by 17!!!

By chase

September 11, 2006 10:47 AM | Link to this

GAVOL:

Vols by 17? You’ve got to be kidding!

The Vols will be lucky to SCORE 17 in the game much less win by 17!

You just barely beat Air Force!

Be realistic! I think that the EAST will be between UGA and TENN but come on be realistic.

GEORGIA’s d-fense is so good and they run the ball so well they will be “in” every game they play.

Also Tenn just lost 2 defensive starters for the SEASON a D-back and D-lineman

Georgia 24 Tenn 13

By G'Vegas Dawg

September 11, 2006 10:51 AM | Link to this

GaVol - why don’t you post the same comment twice? I know you don’t own your own computer and I don’t think waffle house employees have access to a computer so can’t you get someone at the public library to help you post on the internet?

By Jaxdawg

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

I hated to see Joe T. go down. However I wanted Stafford in. I belive the young freshman will take the Georgia program to a higher level. Much like another freshman did about 26 years ago. Remember number 34.

By GaVol

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

Chase…you should not be hitting the bong so early on a Monday morning. But then the Doggies have the second coming of Jesus embodied in Stafford..what a joke!!

By Big Bree

September 11, 2006 10:54 AM | Link to this

I can’t believe somebody from Tenn is on here talking noise! When’s the last time you guys one something. Aren’t you coming off of a 5-6 season. Didn’t you barely beat a service academy (and not even the best service academy, Navy has had that locked up for the last few years). All you Bulldog haters need to take note that Georgia has been the premiere program in the SEC over the last 5 years. Check the numbers if you have a problem comprehending this post.

By Brooks

September 11, 2006 10:54 AM | Link to this

Hey GaVol, did you see the mighty Vols on Saturday? Talk about lucky. “Vols beat the Pups by 17”. Are you kidding me. Pretty big talk for a guy that should feel lucky to have beaten powerhouse Air Force. You guys give up 30 to them? I know you’re going to say that Air Force would beat Georgia as your defense. Bottom line is that Tennessee beat an overrated Cal team with the same guys who went 5-6 last year. The real Tennessee will be revealed this Saturday. They are probably serving alot of humble pie in Knoxville this week. I would be very concerned about the trip to Athens. Stafford is a superstar in the making. GO DAWGS!!

By Jayne

September 11, 2006 10:56 AM | Link to this

I agree Matthew Stafford may be the future and also feel bad for Joe T, and am surprised at his team mates for letting him walk off the field all alone after the game. Whether he is number one QB or not, he has had a hand in building that team and deserves their respect. Look forward to our future wins!! GO DAWGS

By GaVol

September 11, 2006 10:57 AM | Link to this

Hey Vegas Dawg..you should not be online at WalMart. You could lose your job in the “lectronicks” department and have to move back to stocking Pampers! I would bet you are a fat redneck who never set foot on a college campus nor played a single down of football…what a loser!!

By chase

September 11, 2006 10:58 AM | Link to this

GaVOL:

What makes you think TENN can beat UGA in ATHENS by 17 when you lost to VANDY, SC, and went 5-6 last year, BARELY beat Air Force and have LOST 5 out of the last 6 years to GEORGIA

I think you have a good team

I think you’ll go 10-2 or 9-3 and the same for Georgia but we’ll win the head to head tie breaker (Florida 8-4)

Just be realistic! TENN by 17 against that D and in ATHENS is NOT Realistic!

By RFP

September 11, 2006 11:03 AM | Link to this

This is hilarious, article taken from the Macon Telegraph:

The tears of Chuck Norris can cure diseases, but Chuck Norris never cries.

So goes one of the many observations making the rounds about the martial arts guru and his growing legend.

He, in the minds of some, has a challenger in Athens.

Matthew Stafford invented the 72-yard touchdown pass.

Stafford doesn’t need a Dell or H-P or Compaq or Mac. He has his brain.

Stafford breaks the law daily. He has no gun permit for his right arm, but officers won’t ticket him for fear he’ll throw a pass at them and they don’t have any Staffordproof vests yet.

Michael Adams has dispatched an underling to investigate with the University System of Georgia to see if a student can also be president at UGA, for he’s prepared to immediately resign.

Stafford sleeps. Opposing defensive backs don’t.

Stafford is suing the History Channel, claiming “Modern Marvels” is trademarked for his soon-to-be announced reality show.

Georgia’s sports information department already has tailored the media guides for the next few years by replacing all names in passing records with Matthew Stafford.

The government has a contract with Stafford during the offseason in case America’s missile-launchers in Iraq malfunction.

Stafford’s first words were “go deep.”

His first full sentence: “It is impossible for me to underthrow you.”

That big just-found oil reserve in the Gulf of Mexico? Stafford discovered it while deep-sea diving.

Stafford’s passes don’t fall incomplete. God’s just trying to keep defensive backs from major depressions.

Troy Aikman, Dan Marino and Bart Starr are in the hospital after brawling to see who would give up his spot in the NFL Hall of Fame for Stafford.

Talks are underway to retire Stafford’s No. 7, but 6 and 8 are done just from being next door.

And the numbers 14, 21, 28, etc. are asking to be released from the numerical equation because how could anybody be twice or three times what 7 is?

Stafford doesn’t eat. Food jumps into his mouth simply to be part of his digestive system.

Quarterbacks coach Mike Bobo will soon return part of his salary because he’ll have nothing to do as long as Stafford is playing.

Steve Spurrier will apologize before tonight’s game for his previous remarks about Georgia so as not to offend Stafford.

The ancestors of Da Vinci are repainting the Sistine Chapel with Stafford’s picture from the media guide.

Katie Couric will give up her anchor job at CBS so she can create Stafford’s Web site. Within a week of Stafford saying he would attend Georgia, 19 high school All-American defensive backs withdrew their commitments to attend other SEC schools.

Herschel Walker has asked Damon Evans to un-retire his jersey and then petition the NCAA to relax the rule on numbers and positions so Stafford can wear it.

Mark Richt hopes his son Jon develops as a quarterback so he can have a record-setting year in college and perhaps go to New York and win The Stafford.

David Greene and D.J. Shockley are writing big donation checks for UGA allowing them the opportunity to be Stafford’s predecessors.

Stafford can’t get a date in Athens because no co-ed feels worthy.

The Seilers are housetraining UGA VII by warning him “Matthew wouldn’t like that” every time he lifts his leg in the house.

I’m done here in a matter of days because I’m getting Stafford to pick my Mega Millions numbers.

Hold on, Norris is calling.

“Chuck Norris says Matthew Stafford is not Chuck Norris,” Norris said. “He hasn’t done anything yet, and what little he did was against a lower-level team. Chuck Norris is not impressed by hyping something done against a substantially inferior opponent in the fourth quarter, for that offers no challenge and proves nothing.

“Chuck Norris believes people should let this kid develop a little bit and earn the inevitable delusional obsession he’s got coming, because we all have to do something to cement the potential to be another Chuck Norris, but there will never be another Chuck Norris, for he will not allow it.”

Click.

Now, that wasn’t me, that was Norris advising a deep breath in regard to young Mr. Stafford. And when Chuck Norris talks, E.F. Hutton listens.

By Jaxdawg

September 11, 2006 11:06 AM | Link to this

I played and coached on the High school level, though we did not have the rehab expertise when I played and coached years back, high ankle sprains usually take a long time heal. I have both suffered the sprains and had players who suffered these type of sprains. So it looks like will be a while before Joe T. can come back. Stafford’s the man to lead this team. Go DAWGS!!!!

By GaVol

September 11, 2006 11:06 AM | Link to this

Big Bree…how did you get that name? Are you a lardbutt or does your body resemble a wheel of French cheese? Face it JT3 is out and your “savior” M.S. will look like Jethro Bodeen starting under center. You Ga fans are so full of yourself..its unbelievable. Now get back to work BigBree..isn’t there a clean-up needed on aisle 6???

By GaVol

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

Chase…you should not be hitting the bong so early on a Monday morning. But then the Doggies have the second coming of Jesus embodied in Stafford..what a joke!!

By optimist_dawg

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

++ANSWERS++ Yes. MS is ready. Yes. He will succeed. He wiil probably be the startinng QB for the remainder of the season, if not injured. The receivers just need to “finish the drill”. You can bet that this week’s practice will focus on timing betweeen QB and receivers, and the tempo is going to pick up significantly in the the next few weeks. ++Count on it!++

By GT Fan

September 11, 2006 11:14 AM | Link to this

You mutts have shown your true colors with this QB controversy. Cox wins the backup job fair and square, then throws one pick against W Kentucky and y’all want to throw him under the bus. Stafford plays well against a solid SC defense, but throws THREE picks and y’all want to exalt him as the second coming of John Elway. The kid obviously has some special talent and great potential, but he has not done anything yet to deserve the praise being bestowed upon him. If he throw three picks against UT, UF or AU, the results will likely be very different than they were against a weak SC offense.

By Brooks

September 11, 2006 11:27 AM | Link to this

GaVol, Stafford may not be as good as Casey Clausen or his brother Rick but hey that’s all we got. When the Clausen brothers set the bar so high you really can’t be that good. What is your hangup on Wal-Mart?

By G'Vegas Dawg

September 11, 2006 11:28 AM | Link to this

GT Fan, there is a Tech BLOG for you guys. It is on the same page with all of the other BLOGs. Thanx.

By brian

September 11, 2006 11:28 AM | Link to this

Just like I said all week. Cal made UT look good with their no tackle defense. Florida still untested but should win in Knoxville this week with a banged up UT defense and an Erik Ainge that is just waiting to crumble.

Matt Stafford ready to roll but Georgia receivers got a long way to go. WIth the 3 ints, 2 should have been prevented by Mo Massaquoi. Way too much talent at UGA to not gel real soon. Receivers and QB will be ready after tune up game with UAB this weekend. For those saying Stafford is too young to win in the SEC particularly against UT and UF. Remember the *%$ whooping that Erik Ainge put on us his frosh year. They came into UGA and hadn’t even really been tested and it was their first road game.

By RFP

September 11, 2006 11:30 AM | Link to this

I have heard from UT, UF, Auburn and GT fans on this blog dogging Stafford. I think they know they are in big trouble for the next 3 or 4 years and now have to come on here and be internet tough guys. Sorry losers, good luck playing second fiddle to UGA in the SEC for the near future!

I like how GT Fan doesn’t mention GT when he says UGA would be in trouble if he threw 3 ints against UF, UT and Auburn…even he knows we will beat GT again.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 11, 2006 11:30 AM | Link to this

GT Fan, Some of KNOW that and agree with that. As I mentioned if the game were close and Stafford threw 3 WHO would have been put in? I guess we won’t find out because our D SHUTOUT SPURRIER. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

GaVol,

Your QB ANGIE better have her game on when she comes to Athens. Looks like Airforce EXPOSED your team.

By Jborodawg

September 11, 2006 11:31 AM | Link to this

JoeT: senior, has payed his dues, great person, good QB. Stafford: frosh, three INTs. Start J Cox and play Stafford when Cox needs a blow.

By godawg

September 11, 2006 11:32 AM | Link to this

Altamaha, the UGA defense was better than the SC defense and the UGA offense was better than the SC offense. (Sorry, been out.)

GaVol, you been smok’in cooked crack w/Cory Boyd? I live in TN and every sports commentator up here is very concerned about the team. They all agree (as do I) that Ainge is much improved. They are also worried about a D that gives up 30 pts to AFA. I’ve heard more than one UT “expert” warn fans that a team does not go 5-6 one year and 12-0 the next. They maintain that UT will not have an accurate gauge of their abilities until after this week’s game.

By 2N4YEARS

September 11, 2006 11:35 AM | Link to this

You know your the envy of the SEC when you have a bunch of Gator fans on a UGA blog. You guys better worry about beating South Carolina this year before you start thinking SEC or National Championship. My oh my, if Spurrier beats you again this year your ‘Urban Meyer’ may become ‘Urban Myth’.

By Altamahadawg

September 11, 2006 11:37 AM | Link to this

BINGO!

By Mike in Montgomery

September 11, 2006 11:42 AM | Link to this

ONe Dawg I am severely dissappointed in is MoMass. Or should we call him NoRoute.

He consistently broke off routes and did not even attempt to get to a couple of bals just out of his reach. This was a replay of what he did against W. Kentucky.

The kid has the skill to be another Randy Moss/Terrell Owens level reciever — unfortunately it looks like he has inherited Randy’s penchant for not going all out.

I would rather see Raley, bryant etc going all out with lower skills, than watch MoMass and all that talent go to waste because he won’t give the effort.

By Big Bree

September 11, 2006 11:45 AM | Link to this

GayVol, do you really want to start a war of words with me?? Are you in denial about your team or yourself. I said GayVol because you felt the need to talk about another man’s body…..WTF??!! I’m prefer women so please direct your fantasies elsewhere and let the women be concerned about this 6’2 200lb chiseled sculpture of French Cheese (Creole, you were almost right). Now if you want to cease with the personal attacks and use the blog to talk about games and teams then so be it but otherwise shut the F up you GayVol!

By robert g

September 11, 2006 11:54 AM | Link to this

WHERE ARE ALL THE GAMECOCKS?I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR SO MORE OF THEIR SMACK TALKING.I WONDER DO THEY STILL LOVE THE “SPUR”?

By TennDawg

September 11, 2006 11:56 AM | Link to this

GaVol - you sure do seem to know a lot about Walmart, aisle clean up, etc. Tell me something hill-billy, when you look down can you see your toes? My guess - now way! Too many chili cheese footlongs from Sonic Bubba. When that chili falls down and stains your ugly a** orange shirt, do you just grab one at work (Walmart) the next day or grab a XXL out of your wife’s cardboard box, I mean dresser?

P.S. Kind of early to be guessing UGA/TN scores isn’t it o’ king of prognosticators? I’d be more concerned about those Gators coming to town this weekend right now.

By TennDawg

September 11, 2006 12:01 PM | Link to this

Sorry to all Dawg fans looking to discuss game, stategies, etc. I usually don’t get too caought up in personal jabs, but as it is quite obvious, I have some issues with most of the TN folk.

By Reasonable Dawg

September 11, 2006 12:03 PM | Link to this

I know Florida fans are always cocky, but I can feel the air about to come out of the balloon this season for UF as they are taking thier arrogance to a insane level. That said I will now wait till my “I TOLD YOU SO” moment comes up. You talk about winning the east not being all that important, but lets see you get that football NC without winning the east.

GO DAWGS!!!!!!

By MoFocus

September 11, 2006 12:04 PM | Link to this

UGA better not look past UAB. I hope Stafford gets it together before Saturday.

By Altamahadawg

September 11, 2006 12:06 PM | Link to this

Folks can I make a request? I think I have been on here long enough to ask a favor. Can we move past the need to restate the obvious time and time again?

As much as we saw SAT night, you think this would be easy picking to find topics.

By dawgfacedboy

September 11, 2006 12:07 PM | Link to this

I’m not sure what we “owe” Joe T. He’s a 5th year senior with next to no experience and next to no talent. He’s got heart and he knows the system better. Great! Give him some starts, get Stafford and Cox some time and move on. Now that Joe is out this should be a GREAT opportunity to get Stafford some a lot of experience as well as Cox! In my opinion this is the best thing that could’ve happened! I hate that Joe T got hurt but now we don’t have to waste valuable game time experience on letting Joe get what some people think is owed to him. Let’s all get past that and see what we have in these young QBs.

By Reasonable Dawg

September 11, 2006 12:10 PM | Link to this

For the not-so-intelligent football fan. Steps to winning the NC for SEC teams. 1. Win your respective division. 2. Win conference championship in ATL GA 3. See what the computers think.

With that in mind, when was the last time UF even won 10 games in the reg. season.

By Dawg Fan

September 11, 2006 12:11 PM | Link to this

It was a matter of time before Staff got the starting nod. Sorry JT had to get injured to have it happen, but Staff shows glimmers of superstardom and I am ready to see him shine.

By Altamahadawg

September 11, 2006 12:11 PM | Link to this

robert g, I wonder if al the dawg fans that were enamered with SOS still feel the same as well. C** fans hardly needed help building that game up.

By dawgfacedboy

September 11, 2006 12:14 PM | Link to this

WOW! The running backs looked pretty good! WOW!! That defense looked pretty strong! (pause for applause) There was an article in SI a month or two ago with Quentin Moses saying that if people were going to be worried about him and that he was all that, then they needed to really worry about the dude on the other side! Seems like he was right! Those two should be a dominating force this year!

By John

September 11, 2006 12:15 PM | Link to this

Georgia will be undefeated going into the Auburn game..you can quote me. The reason will be the defense, not Stafford. He will do “well enough” to get Georgia back to the SEC Championship game. The Auburn game can go either way…

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 11, 2006 12:18 PM | Link to this

Enough about the QB’s. Get well soon Joe T any good dawg is pulling for a quick recovery.

ANYWAY, where is War Eagle and his take for this coming weekend. Looks like the SEC is on center stage this weekend. Should be a stress free weekend with my “seasonal anxiety disorder”. CBS will be on ALL afternoon and into the late evening. Hope to see some exciting football. We will see if UT is exposed or not, if Angie is the real deal.

By Brooks

September 11, 2006 12:21 PM | Link to this

GTfan, How about the mighty bees offense racking up 17 points on Samford over the weekend. According to the AJC the bees had 2 interception TD’s and a TD off a punt return. Pretty nervy to write anything about the dawgs. One play is all it takes for your season to be over(“CJ” getting injured). Joe Cox is a solid prospect but Stafford is a different level. Let’s not talk about QB’s. You know you’re jealous. The “legend” Reggie Ball is leaving and who is coming in next? Josh Nebitt? He ain’t no Stafford. Tech would have already built a statue in front of the erector set known as Grant Field if they even got a recruit the caliber of Stafford. Jealousy is easy to detect. GO DAWGS.

By Altamahadawg

September 11, 2006 12:23 PM | Link to this

Since when did CBS start having the late game opposite of ESPN. Is that a new deal this year?

yes thank Zoo, that was my point too, altough I see the simple one liner is a better way to go. Plus its never ever been a ligitamate debate fom day one.

By Chase

September 11, 2006 12:23 PM | Link to this

GaVOL:

You had to post the same dumb comeback to my second post because YOU HAVE NO ARGUEMENT!!!

SHUT UP!

By 2N4YEARS

September 11, 2006 12:42 PM | Link to this

Yeah, isn’t it amazing. NO GameCocks on this site. Or is that a couple of them hiding behind those ‘Gator’ blogs???

By John

September 11, 2006 12:43 PM | Link to this

Correction,Brooks: Josh Nesbitt is better than Stafford..and I am a georgia fan.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 11, 2006 12:59 PM | Link to this

2N4YEARS gamecockgary did post on Bill’s blog. He was going to eat turkey though not crow. Good post from him though.

By Reasonable Dawg

September 11, 2006 01:03 PM | Link to this

Last year South Carolina beat UT and UF with Blake Mitchell at qb. Wisconsin beat AllBurn with whomever they had at qb. I guarantee you Stafford is better now than both of those qbs were last year or ever will be. Bottom line if UGA comes to play everyweek, and Staffords continues to grow, then there is no reason to expect losses. I too have watched all summer as UGA fans have predicted records anywhere from 8-4 to 10-2. While anything is possible, I believe UGA is good enough that I have to see them lose b4 I assume they will.

By Brooks

September 11, 2006 01:05 PM | Link to this

John, come on guy. I can’t believe you actually made that statement. I saw Nesbitt in the Dome last year. He was good, but he won’t do things that Stafford will. Stafford is on a different level. I haven’t heard hype about Nesbitt recently. If I have my choice I’m taking Stafford no doubt about it.

By Hunk Erdown

September 11, 2006 01:10 PM | Link to this

I think that years from now Stafford will look back at his career and say that his performance Saturday night, (and it was not great) was the best thing that could have happened to him. He needs coaching… real bad. The humble pie of his game will make it easier for the coaches to teach him what he needs to know; playbook, choices, and timing. He’s not far off, so thank God for our schedule. A big point that CMR made was that the offense was geared for JoeT, now he will gear it for Stafford. I won’t gloat too much about what I have been saying about USC being a lower teir SEC program than us, but wait til 9/28 and see what Auburn does to them, maybe then we’ll have a better idea about where we stand. LSU looks dam scary right now, I think they will handle everyone in the west, but Auburn will give them a game. We have some major growing pains to go through at UGA to do anything this year, but we have the coaches to do it, and we dam sure have the defense.

By profile

September 11, 2006 01:28 PM | Link to this

Open Letter to UGA from a graduate:

Georgia, please please put some money into the UGA spot that runs during every televised game. Hire some actors, get a production company, SPEND SOME MONEY on the thing. Georgia always runs some ridiculous spot that looks some high school video yearbook from 1990. All that’s missing is the synthesizer music in the background.

ESPN does a better portrayal of the school in its 15 second intro before a home game telecast. Copy them if you have to.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

September 11, 2006 01:49 PM | Link to this

HUNK ER, remember I said your way or mine lets just win! Well, it was your way and we won! Glad my 20-13 predicition was wrong, I just didn’t believe that SOS wouldn’t score against us. I was wrong and boy am I one “happy DAWG”.

By mark

September 11, 2006 01:55 PM | Link to this

HEY GT FAN- Maybe if Stafford doesn’t every live up to his potential and then throws the ball away on 4 & 1 because he doesn’t know what down it is in a big game on what could be a game winning drive we should rally around him then!

By auburn suxs

September 11, 2006 02:03 PM | Link to this

Stafford is our man now…. The coaches will have him better perpare for the next game. He just needs to understand that it is ok’d to throw the ball away sometimes, he thinks he need to make a play on every down. The freshman did make some plays in the game , two great runs , the cat is out of the bag now , this kidd can run , throw and now he just needs to make better choices in the game. We can wear down and cause teams to fumble ,because we keep pressure on them by changing players all through the game <<<>>

By GaVol

September 11, 2006 02:07 PM | Link to this

BigBree…I see it did not take long for you to resort to trailer-trash comebacks. Of course thats typical for most uneducated Ga. rednecks…like you obviously are. You say you are “chiseled”..excuse me while I laugh for a second. The only thing chiseled about you maybe your teeth..from a block of wood…which matches your brain. K.M.O.A. Hint..the “O” stands for ORANGE..can you “cipher” what the other letters stand for CheeseBelly???

By 59bulldawg

September 11, 2006 02:07 PM | Link to this

To all you prophets of doom and gloom, Stafford is only going to get better and from where I sit he looks pretty damn good right now. I do feel bad for JT3 but it’s TEAM me not ME team. You’ve got to play your best player and at the moment its Stafford, if for no other reason than because JT3 is hurt. However if Stafford keeps improving I don’t see JT3 at QB again except maybe in mopup duty. But let me quickly change the subject and ask this. Does anyone besides me think Lou Holtz is an idiot? Usually neither Holtz nor Mark May have anything good to say about UGA but at least May picked Georgia on Saturday. Holtz is such a homer he’s absurd. Last week he picked Arkansas to knock off USC. He formula for predicting the winner must be to pick the one where he coached. His lips are so stuck to Spurrier’s backpart that it’d take a crowbar to separate them. OK that’s my gripe of the day … so fight on dawgs.

By Shock 'em Shockley

September 11, 2006 02:11 PM | Link to this

Nesbitt had 32 yards on 17 carries and six sacks last Friday against the stiffest competition he will see all year, a small school from Gwinnett Co known as GACS.

His team didnt even score in this blowout until the last drive of the game when GACS had a bunch of 8th and 9th graders in the game.

Poor showing on top of an even poorer decision earlier in the day leaves him nowhere near Stafford, who played in, won and set gaudy records in one of the highest classifications of Texas football.

By G'Vegas Dawg

September 11, 2006 02:19 PM | Link to this

GaVol must be a high school kid or something. How ‘bout we just ignore him and use the BLOG for what it’s meant for and talk GA football. I’m not sure if newspapers in Tennessee have come far enough to go online yet, but, if they have he can get on there and talk to all the other VOL fans, if any of them actually have computers.

By auburn suxs

September 11, 2006 02:29 PM | Link to this

I hear you 59bulldawg, I really think they should find someone that at least knows what he is talking about on ESPN. Lou has never been right..The way he was talking about how North Caroline State coach needs to bring the team together. Yea right like the SC vs Clemson game great coaching lou….. Hey did anyone see how the refs were all most making bad calls so they could go to replay and change them I saw this in a lot of games , wonder if that is why they shorten the games to make more time for replays ,just a though.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 11, 2006 02:32 PM | Link to this

59bulldawg,

Lou Holtz an idiot? “One of the greatest minds in football according to one of his former SC assistants.” quote from Skip (didn’t catch his last name). Loser Holtz has forgotten more football than he ever learned.

GT Fan, don’t comment on soemthing you know nothing about (QB’s). You guys have been watching Reggie Ball for four years you must be frustrated.

By GaVol

September 11, 2006 02:34 PM | Link to this

Hey G’Vagass Dawg…is your mommy helping you to write your comebacks or your sister? Ohh..wait a minute..they are the SAME person. My Bad! You and BigBree are prime examples of what happens when cousins are allowed to marry and have children. Of course without uneducated Ga. rednecks who would work at WalMart and Waffle House? So you all do serve some purpose.

By codydawg

September 11, 2006 02:36 PM | Link to this

Okay gator fans the only time i will worry about florida is when leak leaves the state. the boy can’t run um offence period. give staffoer a break he will grow with every game played.as for jt3 you tried but the arm is not good enough for sec play.

By Vol-a-mania

September 11, 2006 02:39 PM | Link to this

Tha dawgs have indeed been better lately, but still haven’t won a NC since 1980 and they did lose 9 STRAIGHT to Tennessee in tha 90’s. You beat us during our down years, (00, 2002, 2005). Get ready

By dawgfacedboy

September 11, 2006 02:42 PM | Link to this

GaVol- the coach of your beloved team ways over 300 pounds and you have the balls to call someone fat? Grow up and try talkin some football dude.

By auburn suxs

September 11, 2006 02:46 PM | Link to this

VOL-a-maniaO those nine wins came in when GA was the top of the SEC too right? get a clue tenn is not that good they winn maybe 8 games and your big win might come next week against Fl. , but my friend you will find out that this is a down year for tenn again when you leave ATHENS with the loss.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 11, 2006 02:50 PM | Link to this

GaVol,

Straight from your crack pipe to our blog….is your mommy helping you to write your comebacks or your sister? Ohh..wait a minute..they are the SAME person.

What the hell kind of genetics program do you have in Knoxville dude. Do you guys hump moonshine stills or something???

That was beyond bad.

By Reasonable Dawg

September 11, 2006 02:50 PM | Link to this

RFP you are so right. nogamecockgary was our only rival on the blog. Stafford gets the nod and now each annual rival is represented by a hater. And nogamecockgary has vanished. I think they saw Stafford play SC and they, like every analyst, both national and local, were amazed. That makes my day because that is the only logical reason that UT, UF, and GT,no Auburn yet has come aboard with hatred. They are upset. Maybe Auburn has more class than them. Or they dont have TV yet and are still waiting on the Pony Express to get the news. LOL. GO DAWGS!!!

By JD

September 11, 2006 02:54 PM | Link to this

Hey J. Young, do your homework. Pip did not ask for a day off, he was benched. If you’re going to jump in and comment, at least get it right.

As for the Dawgs, we’re in good hands with Stafford. I can’t see anything worse than 10-2.

By Reasonable Dawg

September 11, 2006 02:55 PM | Link to this

And if any of you UT, UF, AU, or GT fans see my last post, then you are the one I am talking to. POST ON YOUR OWN BLOGS!!!! I have never seen yours. Dont care to either. GO DAWGS!!!

By Shock 'em Shockley

September 11, 2006 02:58 PM | Link to this

“We beat Tenn in their down years, but watch out this year”? Do you call beating The Air Force Academy by one point simply because they had the balls to go for two an “up” year? How many rushing yards did they rack up?

Jeez, you people in Orange are so far removed from reality it’s sickening.

By War Eagle

September 11, 2006 02:59 PM | Link to this

59bulldawg, if you want to see the clown at work on ESPN, when they start Auburn and Kenny Irons. His month shuts..why, he told Kenny Irons and his brother they would never play in the SEC.. look at them now..He is moron who coached every where especially where recruiting is good… he picks against Auburn on every pick..Tommy Tubervbille said on ESPN radio that Lou Holtz needs to GROW UP and stop whinning.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 11, 2006 03:11 PM | Link to this

War Eagle There you are. How does the game shape up for you guys this weekend?

By Reasonable Dawg

September 11, 2006 03:15 PM | Link to this

vol-o-maniac what about 01 and 03. Were you down then too? You sound silly making excuses, and if that is the case then it looks like you will be down for a while because as long as MR is in town, I personally dont see UT beating UGA very often. It is, what it is. GO DAWGS!!!!!

By chase

September 11, 2006 03:16 PM | Link to this

Vol-o-mania:

UGA beat TENN in 2000, 01, 02, 03, and 2005 That’s 5 FIVE in six YEARS——were all of those “down” years for TENN?

What makes TENN fans so bitter?

What has happened is that in the 1990’s UGA (we) were “Hoping” to beat TENN…. BUT NOW We expect to win and TENN HOPES to WIN!

As long as RICHT is the coach UGA will be right there at the top every year!

Instead of all this TENN on UGA crime in here we should both Direct our Venom towards those Losers in Florida who haven’t represented the EAST in 7 years but somehow come out Ranked ahead of UGA and TENN every year!

Explain that!

By chase

September 11, 2006 03:26 PM | Link to this

Georgia should go 10-2 or 11-1 this season (we can hope for undefeated but that’s not realistic this season)

—And represent the EAST in the Championship Game

Running Game + D-fense + Stafford = SEC TITLE

By Dana

September 11, 2006 03:37 PM | Link to this

Holtz is an idiot.. Every program he leave sis in shambles or on probation..

Matt threw 1 true Int. The receiver was held on the goal line on one and the muslim gave up on the route on the other. He forgot that JoeT was not still in the game and could not believe how far this kid can throw. It was great to see receiver get hit in the numbers again.

Fla is in dreamland. Their coach has what, 2 years now coaching big boy teams now. And yes I do not call blowme green a big boy team.

Let’s watch how the East plays out. See you in Atlanta again!

By unidog10

September 11, 2006 04:11 PM | Link to this

You have little if no ability to recognize talent if you can’t see what Stafford brings to the table. Richt is not an idiot. Georgia has never had a quarterback with his “abilities”. He doesn’t throw the ball, he whips it. Did anyone notice the effortless passes 20 yards plus on a frozen rope. Although we may not have him long, he could go down in UGA history as one of the most prolific QB’s,if not the best. There’s a reason many scouts have touted him as the best pure QB prospect in 50 years.

By Jeremy Martin

September 11, 2006 04:24 PM | Link to this

Stafford should hane gotten the starting job in the first place. i thought he played extremely well, despite have a few interceptions. As long as trhe Dawgs D can keep it up this team is looking like one of the top teams in a long time. JT3 needs to bow out gracefully…. Go Dawgs

By GTFOREVER

September 11, 2006 04:33 PM | Link to this

Wow, Just reading some of the idiotic remarks on this blog….It must be great to be a Dawg Fan!

By Payne

September 11, 2006 04:34 PM | Link to this

I feel really bad about Joe T getting hurt but let’s face it Matt Stafford is really good. Sure he’s gonna make freshmen mistakes but UGA doesn’t have a QB with enough experience not to make mistakes. Might as well make those mistakes with the most talented guy on the field. Though Stafford’s #’s weren’t outstanding on Sat night, he clearly demonstrated why he was so highly touted…rocket arm, pocket presence, ability to manage the game….and even showed he could scramble a little. And there aren’t a whole lot of Sr qb’s out there who would audible on 3rd and goal and let Ware go in untouched. With UGA stable of RB’s and stout defense, Stafford won’t be asked to do more than he can handle anyway ps For all you Fla fans….when is the last time you won the SEC or even got to the title game??

By Payne

September 11, 2006 04:41 PM | Link to this

Sorry GTFOREVER, not all of us can have an answer like Reggie Ball at QB…..I wonder what he’s gonna do to give us the game this year? He’s probaly sitting at home thinking of new ways to screw up!!

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 11, 2006 04:44 PM | Link to this

GTFORSKIN,

Sorry you weren’t blessed enough to be born a Bulldog.

I guess we could watch Reggie play a game and SEE some idiotic things.

By AGV

September 11, 2006 04:59 PM | Link to this

Look folks, let’s get back to Stafford. Yes, he is a freshman! Yes, he made some mistakes! But I have never seen a freshman as calm and cool and collect as he was against SC. He reminds me alittle of DJ. He can rocket the ball and boy can he run. This is really what we need in a qurterback. I sincerely believe he and the offense [especially his receivers] are going to come together. The only thing I could suggest is to work on his “Long Ball”. I am not worried about Tennesse or Florida, those game are down the road. Can Stafford be ready for them? You can bet your butt Coach Richt will have him ready. Remember years ago, some little guy named Fran T? Keep your eyes on Stafford.

By Jack

September 11, 2006 05:00 PM | Link to this

I was really enjoying this blog before everyone became rapped up in UF talk. Let it go DAWG fans. Don’t waste your time.

We have a lot of work to do. We are playing three quality opponents over the next three weeks. Yes we should beat UAB, CU, and Ole Miss but if we take one of these teams lightly, we could end up with a shocker.

The schedule does line up well for our freshman quarterback. Three beatable teams. Our O-line will be deeper with Inman and (forgot the other dudes name)returning. The receivers looked much improved (still a long way to go) over week 1. Stafford will take most of the snaps with the first team at every practice for much needed reps. We will get Henderson back for punt returns.

I must admit, no disrespect to JT3, Stafford is the future and the future is now.

Great win Dawgs, let’s make it 3-0!

Do it for ERK!

By McDonoughDawg

September 11, 2006 05:01 PM | Link to this

When the Vols and Gators are over here, we know we have their attention. 3 out of the last 4 SEC East Titles will tend to tick them off. I’m like other Dawg fans, why are they here? Their mere presence shows fear. The 90’s were nice to them, but the 90’s are 6 years removed….Meet the new BOSS….

Oh yeah, UF is still 0’forever in titles with SOS not at the helm.

UT lost to Vandy last year, ‘nuff said..

By bigskydawg

September 11, 2006 05:08 PM | Link to this

Matt Stafford looked like a talented but green rookie. After 3 or so more games his timing should improve. If Joe T had not gotten hurt the DAWGS would have won anyway. Blake Mitchell did some dumb things that helped the DAWGS so the QB play evened out for both teams. Spurrier should have went for 3 on the 4th & goal. He is still arrogant. He will probably be commentating with Lou in a year or so after the sand-lapping, gamebitty fans find out he is nothing but a Gator with feathers that sold them a bill of goods. Only complaints: Richt should have run the ball 3 straight shots with 7 minutes to go and our kickoff coverage was too loose as they averaged over 20 yards per return.

Defense was awesome! Charles Johnson’s sack while in a prevent defense and safety were right out of the Pollack playbook. Yes sir-ree, Martinez let the Junkyard DAWGS out and they wreaked havoc in the chicken coop Saturday night!

I think it’s a little early to break into the top ten.

Auburn is a 3 point fave over LSU. That is probably going to be the best SEC game of the season until GA-FLA.

GO DAWGS!

By Jeb

September 11, 2006 05:18 PM | Link to this

I guess Reggie Ball will once again ask Coach Gay-lee to keep the press away from him so he can concentrate on the Georgia game. Worked great for the Notre Dame battle.

As far as the overall or last 10 or last 20 game win/loss record goes when playing Florida, we must remember, only the NEXT one matters. I believe young Stafford said something about putting bad plays behind and get ready for the next one in his post game interview at SC. All of the past GA/FlA games are behind us and don’t count for c%$p anymore. Only the one ahead matters. GO DAWGS!!!!!!!

By Jer

September 11, 2006 05:42 PM | Link to this

I was very impressed with Mr. Stafford. Those criticizing the interceptions should remember that the plays are called from the sidelines and there was no “underneath” receivers in the pattern to drop the pass off to. Massaquoi just quit running, it was not Stafford’s fault, and from a dropped pass perspective it was better than a punt.

By John

September 11, 2006 05:46 PM | Link to this

Dana..his name is Mohamed Massaquoi, not Muslim…Ignorance is bliss!

By Sam

September 11, 2006 06:28 PM | Link to this

Stafford threw some beautiful passes in the SC game. The INT at the goal line was just one of those plays. It looked like the SC DB had a hand on Massaquoi’s right shoulder pad and the ball got there a lot faster than I think Massaquoi was ready for. Nothing wrong with that throw or decision. On one interception I think Massaquoi gave up on it. The first INT was a mental error—easy enough to correct if this kid is as good as everyone thinks he is. If he cannot overcome the mental errors, he is doomed with Richt who seems to prefer a QB who is “safe” over a risk taker. Something lost in all this is that Stafford should have had a 4th INT. He underthrew one deep ball that Bennett (who got the first INT) should have caught.

If UGA is rolling along going into the UT game, then I see no reason for a change. Not sure what Richt’s policy is on starters losing their jobs to injury, but if he says JT3 gets his job back, expect to see him for a few series at the start of each half and then Satfford.

Lucky breaks in the schedule with the next 3 games being (on paper anyway) wins. With a solid running game and at least a threat of the pass, Stafford has luxuries JT3 does not have.

Another miracle, Milner seems to be able to catch Stafford’s throws. If only Durham can make the easy catches. WR is a weak spot for the Dogs right now. Depth in the O line also concerns me.

As for someone saying UT fell back to earth against Air Force, I had the privilege of seeing that game in an Air Force sports bar. The offense was scary again and the defense faced quite a challenge in the option. I would not hang a lot on that game. Losing 2 starters for the UF game this week should be a concern for them. Florida is tough enough if you have all your starters in place.

Who cares who the talking heads pick? It makes no difference at all unless you are the Detroit Shock.

By Will

September 11, 2006 06:31 PM | Link to this

people, it’s september 11th. everybody chill with the nastiness. it’s just a damn game and they are just a bunch of teenaged college kids already. chill out. please at least remember on this day there are alot of things a little more important than the dawgs. GO DAWGS!

By Jimbo

September 11, 2006 07:40 PM | Link to this

I feel sorry for JT, he has paid his dues…but Matt is the future at UGA..he needs some reps, and what a great time with some weaker teams coming up…Remember when Herschel was a freshman and Vince was reluctant to put him in.. his first play….that one play in Tennessee, when Walker ran over everybody to score…well, you know the rest of the story. Matt has the tools to be the best QB in UGA history.

By Cliche Dog

September 11, 2006 08:18 PM | Link to this

Let’s all be good dawgs,put our silver britches on one leg at a time, always give 110%, remember there is no “I” in team, and take each game one at a time.

By John

September 11, 2006 09:44 PM | Link to this

Coach Richt confermed (on his weekly call-in show) that the interceptions were Staffords fault. Experts can now return to your trailers!

By John

September 11, 2006 09:47 PM | Link to this

Coach Richts confirmed (on his weekly call-in show) that the interceptions were Staffords fault. Experts can now return to your trailers!

By Will

September 11, 2006 10:28 PM | Link to this

Felton still coming to grips with Brophy’s death

By Andy Katz

ESPN.com

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Sometimes you don’t know how much a player, a person, meant to someone until you see it in his face, hear it in his voice, digest it with the words he uses.

Georgia Bulldogs men’s basketball coach Dennis Felton was here Friday for the Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies for former Georgia (and Atlanta Hawks) forward Dominique Wilkins. Felton was excited to talk about his team, one that he said is on the verge of taking a turn in the SEC East (after a 15-15, 5-11 season last year) and becoming a sleeper to make a run at an NCAA Tournament berth — something his league colleagues have already predicted.

But as soon as you ask about guard Kevin Brophy, who died in late July in a car accident, you see how much a player who received so few headlines meant to Felton and this program.

Kevin Brophy Darrell Walker/UTHM/Icon SMI Brophy was expected to earn more playing team this season and was Georgia’s emotional leader.

“He was such a leader for this team,” Felton said. “He was going to be a team captain. He was taking control of our team.”

Remember, this is a former walk-on from Melbourne, Australia, who fell in love with the Bulldogs while spending two years as an exchange student in Savannah. Brophy played in only 18 games as a sophomore, averaging 0.9 points, 0.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 10 minutes per outing. Brophy was a role player at Georgia’s most fortified position, with Levi Stukes, Sundiata Gaines, Channing Toney and Billy Humphrey dominating the playing time last season.

Still, that didn’t matter to Brophy. Felton said Brophy put in so much time in the offseason to make himself a legitimate contributor that he was going to be someone Felton counted on this season.

“He played more as a freshman [22.8 minutes a game in 28 games] and not as much as a sophomore, but that didn’t matter,” Felton said.

Here was a player who came in as a walk-on and, according to Felton, had in two years become one of the locker room leaders. He spent countless hours working on his game. Felton fell in love with his work ethic.

It should come as no surprise, then, that Felton was determined to be with Brophy’s family during this tragic time. Felton had to make the call to Australia to tell Brophy’s parents the news. They made the trip to Athens, Ga., for a memorial service and then Felton took off the last week of recruiting to go to Melbourne and accompany the family for Kevin’s funeral in Australia. He said his father spoke to the team before he left Georgia and told them to “Do it for Brophy.” That has now become the team’s mantra for the 2006-07 season.

Last week, Felton and administrators at Georgia met to discuss how they are going to memorialize Brophy. The Bulldogs will, Felton said, wear a patch on their uniforms, but there will be much more. Felton said there might be something on the court this season and the school is formulating a plan to endow a scholarship in Brophy’s name.

The easy thing when looking at Brophy’s production is to dismiss his on-court impact, but the Bulldogs will miss his leadership, spirit, toughness and will. Felton is banking on keeping that alive throughout the season and throughout his tenure at Georgia.

How the team reacts to Brophy’s absence will be a big determining factor in its season. Sure, the Bulldogs return Gaines, Stukes, Humphrey, Toney and added big-time talents up front in 6-foot-8 juco transfer Takais Brown and 6-10 freshman Albert Jackson. But Brophy’s death still hangs on Felton, as it likely does for many members of the team.

Brophy was not a name known nationally. In fact, he might not have been well-recognized within the SEC. Still, he left his mark with Felton and Georgia — so much so that Felton clearly has been affected by his death. You can see it. You can hear it. You can sense it.

There are no scripts for dealing with this in coaching, or in life. Felton is trying to write his own version that best fits him and this program. Whatever it involves, Felton is not going to do anything lightly. He wants to remember and memorialize Kevin the right way, in a public way, so everyone knows and understands how much Brophy meant to him and the Georgia program.

Andy Katz is a senior writer for ESPN.com.

By DawgsfantilliDie

September 12, 2006 08:42 AM | Link to this

Stafford is very accurate, he reminds me of a right handed David Greene.

By Irving Johansen

September 12, 2006 09:18 AM | Link to this

I don’t think Matt Stafford came to UGA to play Western Ky. Jr. College, UAB, a rebuilding Colo. team and POWERFUL Vandy or DID HE?!? Lorrdyyy, you don’t think he came to UGA for the Ole Miss rivalry did he? Of course, he would’ve been #2 at Texas behind Colt. Great scheduling Damon—get that man another Bud out of my fish cooler. Hey, where’d everybody go? I don’t see anymore Western KY cars in this parking lot.

Don’t you know that Diddy Bubba and Granddiddy Bubba are going to talk about Bubba starting at QB for the next 40 years at every T-giving and Christmas.

By Cee G

September 12, 2006 09:42 AM | Link to this

When will UGA schedule some real non-conference opponents to open the season? They will have played six cupcakes before facing Tennessee. It’s not clear what to make of this team until they play someone of substance!

By matt

September 12, 2006 09:49 AM | Link to this

I agree about the scheduling. I loved it when we started the season against Clemson. I love the Dawgs but if we were to go undefeated this year I can’t make an argument that we should play for a NC. Not with a 1AA school, UAB, and Colorado on our schedule. The SEC schools I can argue for but other than Clemson we havn’t played anybody worth a crap in our out-of-conference schedule.

By Three

September 12, 2006 09:50 AM | Link to this

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By TennDawg

September 12, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

Matt - I agree, I liked it when the Dawgs opened with Clemson. It gave you an idea of what type of team we had for the season. However, I’d have to disagree with UAB and Colorado. UAB may not play in a power conference, but don’t overlook either. A narrow 13-10 escape by the Dawgs in Athens in ‘04 and their 24-17 loss this year to Oklahoma in Norman should be an indication of a talented program and good coaching. As for Colorado, we are talking about a past national champion and a very strong football program here. Sure, they have fallen on rough times (scandal/records) the last couple of years. Yes, it looks like this year will be tough for them too under their new coach. However, UGA could not look into a crystal ball when the scheduling was done some years back. Just some food for thought. Just give us “W’s” on Saturday’s and I’ll be happy. GO DAWGS!!!

By Robert

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

Why all the stupid posts from Florida and Tennessee rednecks on a Georgia blog when the subject did not relate to them?

I think it’s because they are scared of what is about to happen with Stafford at the reins!

Most of their posts show how really ignorant and redneck they really are.

By AirforceFlyr

September 12, 2006 01:16 PM | Link to this

Whats the deal with TV coverage this wknd?? None of the major networks will be carrying it, but will it be avail on Pay per View or Sat ?

I’m itching to watch MS go to work after a solid week of practice.

By zino

September 12, 2006 02:33 PM | Link to this

READY!