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By Richard

November 26, 2006 06:33 PM | Link to this

I’ll trust Richt’s discernment. Bobo is experienced on the field and has proven himself as a coach. I think he has what it takes.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

November 26, 2006 06:37 PM | Link to this

Now I understand why we were so conservative in the begining. I posted earlier today that we needed for MR to have a true “OC”. I think this is the best move he’s made as far as coaching goes since he’s been in Athens. Bobo will make much better use of Staffords arm. Like FSU when MR was the “OC”, we’ll see an offense that will attack, attack and hit’m again. Coach, great move and I tip my hat to you big time!!

By DawgFan

November 26, 2006 06:37 PM | Link to this

I am excited to see Coach Richt try this. I am also glad to see that he picked Coach Bobo. Coach Bobo has a lot of dedication to the University as both a former player and coach. I think he’ll do a good job. Perhaps this decision will take us to the next level and bring us a national championship.

By JB

November 26, 2006 06:40 PM | Link to this

Yes, I like it. CMR plays not to lose at times. I was at the Auburn game. The reaction from the Auburn folks in the first half, “Who the hell is calling those plays” ? We were throwing all over the park and had Au on their heels… KEEP IT UP. SPREAD IT AND THROW IT, SCREENS ETC.

By weatherdawg

November 26, 2006 06:43 PM | Link to this

I agree with Richard. I think Bobo deserves a shot and if Coach Richt thinks this is the right time, then I am in agreement with whatever he thinks is best.

By sonnyliv

November 26, 2006 06:48 PM | Link to this

I like it, but please mike dont hand off out of the shotgun. it just will not work.

By Lowcountry Bulldawgs

November 26, 2006 06:52 PM | Link to this

This was the move I wanted to see. I am glad he is keeping it in the UGA family and not bringing Jeff Bowden in. This is a great move for Dawg nation.

By Skydawg

November 26, 2006 06:52 PM | Link to this

I think its a great move. Bobo is the son of a coach, was a great QB at UGA and I believe has a tremendous offensive mind. However I do believe that this will put Bobo on the fast track to landing a HC position quickly down the road. I key will be if Richt officially names him OC in the off-season. I’m glad Richt has finally opened his eyes to the situation and I believe the next 2 years could be very special in Athens. Go Dawgs!!

By John C.

November 26, 2006 06:54 PM | Link to this

Typical Richt…quiet and smooth. You ought to be over her in Alabama where they have been moaning and crying for a year and a half about Shula’s same situation. While Alabama runs around as if it’s hair is on fire, screaming and whining about this very issue, Mark Richt,in perfect Richt character, quietly makes what is probably a wise adjustment, only to quietly mention it later. Meanwhile, over here, the endless “play-calling crisis” continues. Mark Richt is a great coach who learns quietly and wins (and loses) with class. I wouldn’t trade him for anyone…unless I had to do it to keep Munson. Go Dawgs!

By longtimedawg

November 26, 2006 06:57 PM | Link to this

good call CMR…I think BOBO will do to UGA what you did for Fla state and thats WIN, and Win alot. GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!

By Anonymous

November 26, 2006 07:01 PM | Link to this

Yeah, like I said in the other blog, I thought something was different about the play calling because even when the run wasn’t working we were sticking with it. I think its a great move if Richt wants to permenantly place him as OC. I trust coach Richt so if its the move he wants to make then so be it.

By 89 Bulldog

November 26, 2006 07:04 PM | Link to this

This is what I was expecting a few weeks ago when Bill King and a band of less than merry bloggers were demanding instant changes and a public bloodletting. Those of us that argued that Richt should be allowed to make changes on his own were either told we were blind and/or called “self appointed ayatollahs” if we suggested that Richt’s public statements about no coaching changes were more about avoiding panic mentalitiy than believing that nothing was wrong.

I don’t believe this will be the last change CMR makes, but if it is, so be it. The last 2 games have shown that Richt can keep a program focused when adversity strikes.

Looking forward to watching CMR continue to build this program into the annual national contender it should be.

It’s great to be a Georgia Bulldog.

By ResonableDawg

November 26, 2006 07:04 PM | Link to this

I could not tell a difference. Maybe with more time, subtle changes will be noticed. Or…Maybe not. Still I find it interesting. GO DAWGS!!!

The main thing is a rhythm. Good play callers seem to find a rhythm. If Bobo can do that in the bowl game, then maybe we’re on to something.

By wayx dawg

November 26, 2006 07:12 PM | Link to this

CMR is great, but this is something way past due. In the past, poor play calls in pressure situations have cost us, and we have wasted who knows how many timeouts because the play didn’t get signaled in on time. Good luck to Bobo, hope he does well. Just hope it isn’t a quick exit for him to take over another program. Still think the only other step to take is bring in a proven defensive coordinator. Martinez’ D has done well for the past two games, but his schemes have been too inconsistent. Anyway, really excited about our future. lot of good young talent that needs to grow up fast, should be a fun ride. GO DAWGS!!!

By jaxdawgsfan

November 26, 2006 07:13 PM | Link to this

I think this is a wonderful idea!!

CMR you are a man of class and I am so THANKFUL (yes, your favorite word) that you are our coach!!!!

GO DAWGS!

By statesborodawgfan

November 26, 2006 07:14 PM | Link to this

I think this is a good change. CMR has too much going on to try to be an offensive coordinator and head coach. Spurrier has done it for years so he has adjusted as far as time management is concerned. Also, Spurrier does not have young children to be concerned with like CMR. CMR will be involved with gameplans so he still will be involved. My hopes are that UGA reestablishes the running game and give Stafford the opportunity to throw the ball down the field. I believe that a great offense could take us to at least one national championship game in the next three years. Stafford, Moreno, King, MoMass, and others could carry this team to the championship before Stafford and MoMass graduates. That would be wonderful!! Go Dawgs!!!!

By Paul in J-ville

November 26, 2006 07:17 PM | Link to this

Awesome move, true sign of maturity as a head coach by trusting by delagating authority. In all businesses the very best CEO’s are ones who build a solid team around oneself and developing an overall plan but letting their subordinates carry out the plan. This guy is simply the best and he is humble enough to recognize change when its needed. I love the guy!

By bdawg

November 26, 2006 07:24 PM | Link to this

OK now get us a kicking coach

By LuellaDawg

November 26, 2006 07:27 PM | Link to this

I hated the runs up the middle!!! They kept getting stuffed. This seems to be the heart of Techs defense, but a weakness on ours.

By LuellaDawg

November 26, 2006 07:28 PM | Link to this

How many attempted runs did we have up the middle? How many got stuffed at the line?

By Melissa

November 26, 2006 07:29 PM | Link to this

I think it’s a good idea to try something new. It really doesn’t hurt us too much to see if it works for the bowl game. If it works, great. We’ll be even more set for next year. If not, we’ll still be in great position. This year, though trying, has been an enormous learning and growing experience. I’m glad to see we’re still trying to see what we can do to improve.

I have so much respect for CMR right now.

By scooter11

November 26, 2006 07:31 PM | Link to this

Almost had a heart attack last night when we ran a couple of TOSS SWEEPS. Hope to see more of it, but not always to the short side. More quick-hitters in between the tackles, too. Bobo should remember them from his days.

By marty

November 26, 2006 07:37 PM | Link to this

So it was Bobo who called all those shotgun draws that got nothing? That have gotten nothing all year?

Instead of the draw, why not just run some bizzare lottery pass play that has a one in a hundred chance to go big. Better than that damn no-gain play that we see five times a game.

Great game dawgs, by the way. The sun seemed to shine a little brighter today.

By Slimdawg

November 26, 2006 07:45 PM | Link to this

Great move coach! Georgia will prosper from this move and so will you. This takes pressure off of you and allows you to be the field general. Great to see Bobo get this opportuniy. Congrats. I Love the Bulldawgs and this is definitely a +.

By Matt

November 26, 2006 07:45 PM | Link to this

It takes a lot from a man like Mark Richt to give over the reigns to Bobo, an unproven playcaller in terms of actual coaching experience. I think that Bobo will do well, though, considering that he’s used to calling the games when he was UGA himself.

By mattdawg

November 26, 2006 07:45 PM | Link to this

I think this is a great move. It will allow coach richt to focus on coaching the whole team and not have to focus just on the offense. We are very fortunate to have mark richt in athens and he has this program going in the same direction as when coach dooley was here.Keep up the great work coach. GO DAWGS

By Gene

November 26, 2006 07:52 PM | Link to this

I thought that UGA had a wealth of talent this year, but the team lacked discipline, on and off the field. It is good that Richt turned the offense over to Bobo. Now, if he will hire Bobby Knight to get the team’s attention, Georgia will win some football games.

By SE Dawg

November 26, 2006 07:52 PM | Link to this

Scooter11 I think Bobo remembers those toss sweeps when he had Robert Edwards in the backfield too.

I’m all for letting Bobo give it a shot and see what happens. Let’s hope he does a great job.

By I-DOG

November 26, 2006 07:59 PM | Link to this

LuellaDawg:

Not all the runs up the middle worked and quite a few got stuffed. I loved that Bobo didn’t give up on the running game and remained balanced.

I believe those runs, even the ones that lost a yard, set up some nice plays for us. I thought it was a well called game as was Auburn and said so BEFORE I knew that Bobo called the plays.

This is a great opportunity for Bobo and he will be able to get a nice head coaching job in four or five years.

By Ad DAwg

November 26, 2006 08:04 PM | Link to this

Actually, the draw play from shotgun has worked very well in a few games. however, i think it is very uncreative and shouldn’t be used as often as we see it at UGA, but i think once Richt/Bobo feel comfortable w/ Stafford running the ball or throwing it away then the draw will be more like what we saw w/ Shockley. check the linebackers, the blitz, hand off if necessary, roll out, pass when needed or QB draw. but i’m guessing earlier this year Richt and everyone else almost threw up everytime Stafford got pressured into leaving the pocket.

By J-Boy

November 26, 2006 08:05 PM | Link to this

I wrote yesterday in this blog that CR needed to give the playcalling over to Bobo and he did. Glad to know he reads these things and takes our advice. (mmmm -sarcasm). GO DAWGS!

By Bryan G.

November 26, 2006 08:17 PM | Link to this

I think it’s a great move. Georgia ran the ball 29 times with Ware and Lumpkin last night. That’s excellent. It isn’t always about breaking big runs or getting a lot of yards as much as it’s about rushing attempts and controlling the clock.

Don’t forget that the Dawgs went 10 for 18 on 3rd down. That’s huge! And, yes, the last drive was excellent.

By Peter North

November 26, 2006 08:28 PM | Link to this

Good move! Frees up Richt to run the whole team instead of just the offense. I like it!

By Nikki

November 26, 2006 08:32 PM | Link to this

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. In Richt, I trust. Whatever he thinks is good for the program is good enough for me.

By jim t

November 26, 2006 08:46 PM | Link to this

I think the runs up the middle called by coach Bobo were instramental on the last drive. Tech defense started to get tired…. Good move to promote Bobo

By GW

November 26, 2006 09:09 PM | Link to this

It is Richt’s decision but I think it is a good idea. Richt did not want to hang Bobo out to dry until he was sure. If we don’t score 40 in the bowl game and one bad offensive game next year these bloggers will be on Bobo’s case big time. I don’t like the running game out of the shotgun either but it has to be done some to keep defenses honest. It also appears that Martinez has gotten a message too…don’t play soft.

By Tom

November 26, 2006 09:50 PM | Link to this

So that is why we did not see Southerland until the last half. We cannot overlook his talents as a receiver, blocker and runner for the one back shotgun draw offense.

By KC

November 26, 2006 10:05 PM | Link to this

I’d say that since Bobo only had since Thursday to gameplan he did a pretty good job; according to the full article. I am interested in seeing how he will do once he has sometime to prepare for the Bowl game.

Also, I would really like to see Stafford on the phone or reviewing the plays when he is on the sideline. Am I the only one who notices this?

By Freedawg

November 26, 2006 10:24 PM | Link to this

I love the move and thought the game was well called yesterday.
I agree with Tom though, we have to remember what a talent we have in Southerland and keep him involved in the game plan. I smiled in my sleep last night, Reggie Reggie Reggie. GOOOOOOOOOO DAWGS!

By DrewDawg

November 26, 2006 10:43 PM | Link to this

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Way to go Coach! This is a great and timely decision to allow the men you have taught and tutored to step up and make you an even better leader! It doesn’t hurt that Bobo bleeds Red & Black too! Go DAWGS!!!

And by the way, don’t it feel good to beat the Nerds again?!?

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By Brent

November 26, 2006 11:01 PM | Link to this

I like it! We’ve been asking for Richt to get a play-caller for years, so now we’ll find out if there’s an improvement. Despite the lack of scoring last night I thought our offense looked OK, and we stuck with the run even when Tech stuffed it. Stafford was steady, didn’t make any big mistakes and came through when it meant the most!

By Steve

November 26, 2006 11:07 PM | Link to this

Good job CMR. I’m happy to see this move. I like CMR and I like CMB. I think that we’ll see a more fun and inventive offense now. GO DAWGS!

By STephen

November 26, 2006 11:08 PM | Link to this

Read Coach Richts comments…he said he was able to FOCUS more on the ENTIRE team not just play calling!!!!

VIVA COACH RICHT!!! GO DAWGS!!!

By ripkelly

November 26, 2006 11:11 PM | Link to this

ummmmm…. where are ya’ll getting that bobo called the plays against auburn? that was richt’s gem.

regardless, reckon we’ll see how bobo handles the responsibility in the bowl game. then, make an educated decision during the spring/summer camp.

By MadMerf

November 26, 2006 11:27 PM | Link to this

Great move CMR, God knows you can use a break from the demanding schedule you’ve overwhelmed yourself with, and I’m glad you’re listening to Him! Life is too short to be running yourself ragged, especially during the critical ages of your children!

And no better choice than Bobo to relieve you. Mike brings alot to the table, maybe he can even incorporate some of Donnan’s tricks into the playbook. Throwing him into the fire against a very good Tech defense was a bold move, maybe even risky, but he passed the test and won.

We all knew this year was going to be a rebuilding/growing experience, and all of this will only help us in the future. It worked for Tuberville, Fulmer, our man Chan, and now Richt.

Its time for the CMR show on TV, and I’ll see if he mentions the move, I bet he will.

By AltamahaDawg

November 26, 2006 11:29 PM | Link to this

Buck , let me get this correct….You hated the playcalling and even questioned if stafford was “in trouble with the coach” because he had had been put in such horrible shape by a coach who “let being a head coach get to him”, but now that you know that it was all Bobo, you love it? BTW, we do have to run the ball every now and then Buck. I think the 6 times we took deep shot down field to no avail prabably was enough sat. I know you hate it if every single down you cant hear Matthew Stafford named called.

I said back in the summer that CMR would start to slowly give over playcaling responsibilities when he felt comfortable with it. And I also said that who actually “calls” the play was a fairly minor issue as its the philosophy and planning that really matter. Anyone who think that Coach Bobo, who coaching carrer is 100% shaped by CMR is going to be doing new and exciting things that CMR would not have, is really not paying attention. Where exactly do you think he gets the plays from? Personally I’m glad because this rediculous notion of playing “not to lose” (whatever the he11 that means) has been pretty damn effective.

I have to laugh at all the post that things its finally time CMR listened to everyone, and figured out his problems. He did it when he had time to train and feel comfortable with somebody. I guess Bobby Bowden finally figured it out coincidentally about the time when his QB coach had a bit more experience too. Funny how that works.

By AltamahaDawg

November 26, 2006 11:33 PM | Link to this

marty that play has produced more TD than any other play we have run this year, gets plenty of yardage, and it the effective for the play action fake as well as short passes, So its not always meant to hit a big gain, but useful in our scheme. Also Coach Bobo loves the sprint draw as a base set, so get used to it. Watch every top team playing this year and you will see it a number of times.

By AltamahaDawg

November 26, 2006 11:35 PM | Link to this

I guess the 10 folks who posted yesterday that they hated the playcalling and wished we would get somebody else to do it, look pretty foolish today.

By rob

November 27, 2006 12:06 AM | Link to this

When Coach Richt hired Bobo 6 years ago, I figured he would groom his own OC. I can’t think of anyone better than a smart steady UGA QB like Bobo to take the job. Congratulations Mike, represnt our senior class well, and call plays that give Matt a chance to beat your 19 straight completions one day! I am confident this is the right move, and Bobo will still have to run CMR’s gameplan the way Bobo has learned to manage a game. This is truly great news for Mike and the Bulldogs!

Thanks Coach Richt!

By Bryan

November 27, 2006 12:10 AM | Link to this

Just as long as I don’t have to endure watching UGA 1.) throw an incomplete on first down, 2.) do a sprint draw up the middle for two yards on second down, 3.) throw it on third down hoping to get the last eight yards, 4.) punt it away on EVERY possession then I am happy with the desicion.

By GeneDawg

November 27, 2006 01:14 AM | Link to this

It’s more encouraging to read that CMR prays about such decisions and doesn’t factor folks like us in his decision making.

By bulldog_greg24

November 27, 2006 01:24 AM | Link to this

I think this is a great move and will allow CMR to knock off some of the hot dogging lately. It bothers me when players dive into the end zone for no reason and it almost got us the game. I have to disagree with Buck based on yesterdays play calling. I see Bobo as being more conservative than CMR. We kept pounding it yesterday even though Techs D-line was winning the war for the most part. I will say I felt Bobo called a great game when Tech wanted to blitz. Just wondering how many times Matthew checked to the screens. Whether it was called or not it was working. Maybe someone can inform CBS that Neil Callaway is not calling the plays as they kept saying yesterday. Steve Beurlin is not very good at announcing. Heck, he kept calling CMR Mike in the 1st half.

By 97Devil

November 27, 2006 01:27 AM | Link to this

Bobo actually called a good game in the first half, we just executed poorly with our run blocking. I like his commitment to the run, and to running Lumpkin. If we had blocked well in the first half, and not had ridiculous penalties by Inman, we would have scored 7-10 pts.

I like Richt’s style…ease him in, see what happens.

By Hunk Erdown

November 27, 2006 01:36 AM | Link to this

I’ve been predicting/suggesting this for two years, so yeah, I’m glad to see it. Make no mistake about it, CMR will still be heavily involved in the offense. It is his offense. Bobo will be calling plays during the game. More and more, little by little will be added/relinquished to his duties. Hopefully, the first big change we will see is better game clock management, less worthless timeouts. CMR seems to have a calming effect to the whole scene of Dawgnation with his way of taking care of business, I think he will be a much better head coach now.

By Thomas

November 27, 2006 01:55 AM | Link to this

Ummm, Stafford is the one who checks off into the QB draw.

By matt in ashburn

November 27, 2006 05:49 AM | Link to this

Beat UF. For the love of god, just beat UF.

By midniterider

November 27, 2006 07:00 AM | Link to this

After beating two ramked teams i just dont understand why the dogs are not in the top 25.I do think bobo will do a good job glad to see it

By AltamahaDawg

November 27, 2006 07:15 AM | Link to this

thomas, dont try to rob everyone the chance to complian about the coach calling the draw, by talking about the reality of how it actually happens, please. I’ve been saying that for weeks and trust me, that goes ignored.

By Jborodawg

November 27, 2006 07:53 AM | Link to this

A great move. Hopefully it will help in game and clock management. I like coach Richt a lot, but his clock management needs some work. We’ve wasted far too many time-outs and been penalized far too many times when the play clock has run down. Most of those times we should have been in a no huddle, a hurry-up, or just plain ready to run a play. Those types of penalties and time-outs are momentum killers, just like any other bone-head penalty when the team is driving the ball; EG illegal motion or personal foul right when we’ve gone down the field and into the red zone. Hopefully this move will help. Hopefully also, we give more plays to the QB and quit running a vanilla offense with the excuse that the QB is young and not ready for the whole play book. Go Dawgs!

By MC

November 27, 2006 08:09 AM | Link to this

He has been around for a while now and in the Tech game I do not think there was excessive passing—which is good. Congrats to Richt —too much passing will usually result in turn overs and your running game suffers greatly which usually ends up in a loss. Remember, Georgia’s bread and butter has pretty much been the run game. Keep that going(of course with accurate passing in between) and all will be well. Go Dawggies!!

By jcfromindy

November 27, 2006 08:18 AM | Link to this

Screw UGA and the Falcons! UGA yaw got lucky this weekend. The Falcons well, you suck as usual…….

When the Falcons get a quarterback, maybe they’ll do better. See, this is what happens when you trade people like Duckett!!!!!!

Go Tech! Go Colts…….10-1 BABY!!!!!!!

By godawg

November 27, 2006 08:26 AM | Link to this

Bobo has MUCH better vision of the game and defensive schemes from up in the booth. Expect him to be a little conservative at first as he gains confidence with his new responsibilities.

Overall, I like the move and the fact that Mike was groomed for the position by CMR instead of just bringing someone in from the outside with their own ideas, offensive philosophies, etc.

Ahhhhhhhhh….The air in the blog is refreshingly clear of bugs……

By Luke

November 27, 2006 08:39 AM | Link to this

It isn’t like Mike Bobo hasn’t called drives and plays before. He just let him have the entire game. Good decision by Richt. His game management was better against Tech.

This is awesome. We heard junk all year and now, what do you have Tech. Nothing, not a damn thing. With the three vacated wins in the late 90’s Tech is now 8-32 over their last 40 against Georgia ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

By Dave in Tampa

November 27, 2006 08:41 AM | Link to this

It was hard at first. I thought, but CMR has so much knowledge of running an offense. Once I read the article and understood that he was unable to concentrate entirely on the over all picture during a game it makes perfect sense. I mean how can anybody go wrong when they ask help from above. Thanks for thinking of the team as a whole Coach. This is what makes you a cut above the rest!

By H. Herring

November 27, 2006 08:44 AM | Link to this

Now that Richt has assigned play calling responsibilities to Bobo, when Alabama cans Shula, Richt ought to grab Kines and give him the defensive coordinator’s responsibilities. If old Willie can’t handle it, make them co-defensive coordinators.

By jackyldo

November 27, 2006 09:00 AM | Link to this

Yes, finally and it’s about time. Georgia has in many cases become a predictable offense. You sit and moan as they go 3 and out too often with the talent they have.

The fans have been asking for this for 2-3 years. The head coach is the CEO and should manage everything, but Bobo should be let lose with the authority to call plays and the responsibility for what works and doesn’t.

By Lane4411

November 27, 2006 09:23 AM | Link to this

I had written this on another blog, prior to MR’s revealing that Bobo had called the plays. The move is temporary, hopefully permanent. Bobo apparently is further along that realized. My opinion is that Bobo is still 2 yrs. away from total grasp of the offense.

The calls for MR, hiring and OC is not realistic, at this point. MR, does 2 things very well: A-Develops QBs B- Builds offenses around the QB. Bobo, has learned more about the QB position and offenses since being with MR, than he had in his entire career. He probably is 2/3 years away from understanding the offense, the way MR. requires.

Look @ MR’s record at FSU in offensive production and the # of QB’s that have graduated to the pro level. 2 Heisman winners and 1 runner up. Brad Johnson, MR’s brother in-law, never started. Just about every QB(7 or 8) who has played for MR, has gone to the next level. The exception was Charley Ward, who went to the NBA. This guy is right up there with Spurrier and Weis. Also, MR’s preference is not to play true freshman because of the potential impact on their psyche. The offense will go full throttle next year, with no holding back-if the OL holds up. Think back to the LSU game last year, was anyone questioning the play calling that evening-think not-LSU was burned early and often.

By 2N4YEARS

November 27, 2006 09:25 AM | Link to this

Bobo has been in this system for 6+ years, so he should know everything inside & out. Come on guys, we’ve been wanting this to happen for a while now! Not that Richt didn’t do a great job of bringing this program back to the elite in the SEC and respected Nationally, but doing this should get us over that ‘hump’ and allow Richt to be a full time head coach. GO DAWGS!!!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

November 27, 2006 09:28 AM | Link to this

Altamaha Dawg, If you don’t understand what the term “playing not to lose is” then that’s your way of thinking. You’re right, I did think the play calling was conservetive in the begining and really the 1st half. The reason I’m blowing that off is because if I were told on Thur. that I’m calling the plays in the Sat. I’d be a little nervous and would be conservative. You don’t understand my reasoning then I don’t care. I don’t forsee any major changes for the bowl game, maybe a few new twists. When Bobo played QB he was very aggressive when he was running to team. I exspect to see and attack, attack and hit’um again “O”. The # of times where he put Stafford of having to throw on 3rd dn. will decrease.

By Dan Ogletree

November 27, 2006 09:32 AM | Link to this

I definitely agree with the decision to let someone else run the offense. However, since Bobo is trained in house will the play calling remain “vanilla”, as under Richt. The run, run, pass, punt days are gone.

By Kyle

November 27, 2006 09:36 AM | Link to this

CMR is one heck of a coach. A proud man, and deservedly so, he showed a lot of humility and forethought in turning over the play calling to Bobo. At-a-boy, Richt!

He’ll reflect in the off season on the losses and close wins and realize we would have been better off sticking with the run. In the SEC, the run sets up the pass, especially the play-action passing that has been a staple of CMR’s playbook.

By Jaybird

November 27, 2006 09:42 AM | Link to this

You can see a difference already. Bobo put Stafford in alot of third and 5-6 yard situations instead of third and 8-12 yard situations. Might not look like a big deal but it is. I think it is a great move on CMR part. And probably a little late in coming, but better late than never.

By dawginduluth

November 27, 2006 09:48 AM | Link to this

Well, well, well. Altamama is back and crowing. Amazing what a few wins will do. We missed your sage commentary on Richt’s genius during the dry spell, Altamama, glad to have you back. So, ‘mama, just when is CMR going to give us that national championship? We’ve got yet another top 10 recruiting class in the wings.

PS You still #2 back at the office? LMAO

By TennDawg

November 27, 2006 10:10 AM | Link to this

Congrats to Coach Mike Bobo on the move to OC. Hope he succeeds and the term “temporary” will be removed. A little story about Coach Bobo. He was in my Child/Family Development class our Sophomore year. He was the typical 19 year old kid; a little bit cocky, sat in the back (with me) and took the occassional nap (liked to have some fun in the Athens night, like I). I used to think, man, this guys going to be our quarterback? We’re in trouble. The rest is “history”. He had a very nice career as UGA’s quarterback. He graduated and progressed up the coaching totem pole respectively. He sure seems to have matured into a good person and coach. Quite a change from those early days at UGA. Congrats once again!

Great win against Tech. GO DAWGS!!!

By Mike

November 27, 2006 10:16 AM | Link to this

More than anything, Im pleased that Richt is showing flexibility and humility. He is a good head coach, good recruiter, and great representative for the school, and a proven winner. I hope Bobo can get in Richt’s ear and push for a power run game to go with the passing attack. A little more out of the I-formation would loosen up the DBs a little. Go Dawgs.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

November 27, 2006 10:36 AM | Link to this

Mike and others, the day of the power run game at Ga. is history. Remember that when Bobo was playing QB he had a power runner in the BF with’im; however, the recruiting of Stafford changed all that. I’;; bet that Bobo would agree that we’ve not had a QB with this much talent in a long time. The Dawg “O” will revolve around Stafford. Diversify(sp) will be the word that describes the Dawg “O”. I posted the other day that if the idea worked with Bowden and Richt at FSU, why not Ga. This was a very hard thing for MR to do because he’s said that the most fun he’s EVER had was sitting up in the box and calling plays. We’ve talked about Stafford growing up well here’s where MR has shown personal growth himself. Thanks CMR, this fan appreciates what you’ve dome.

By reality check

November 27, 2006 10:44 AM | Link to this

Great move…unless we lose the bowl game because of bone headed play calling!

By Robert Jeffries-Class of 58

November 27, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

Richt, in the year’s past, has shown he does an excellent job calling the plays himself. Like all of us on any job he can be overloaded sometimes. A head coach needs to be con-cerned about all phases of the game, and all coaches, and many other things. It is good he is giving up some of his duties so he can concentrare on some of his other duties more. If he trusts Bobo’s play calling, as he seems to do, then he should give up some of his duties.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

November 27, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

reality check, lets give CB a chance before we put a Hex on him, OK?

By yellow jacket

November 27, 2006 10:53 AM | Link to this

i think reggie ball should call the plays!!!!

By AltamahaDawg

November 27, 2006 10:55 AM | Link to this

duluth, I have no earthy idea what you are talking about, I’ve been in here every week for a year and a half. You on the other hand only come in to prove what a bitter ol coot you are. BTW are you still suggesting that we fire Mark Richt and hire Charlie Weis? yes I have defended the coaches during the bad times. If you cant see that players executing have been the difference, then we disagree. The coaches say they have been doing exactly the same things since day one.

Buck, I am just making fun of you trashing the game plan and then applauding it when you figured out it was Bobo. Then you come back and justify that by saying CMR intended the third down conversions to be longer somehow? And Bobo wont? (btw Bobo didnt call his own plays as a QB, and his “aggresive play” came from the bench when they had a JR., Sn. QB, And very experience supporting players around him. He lost to So.Miss his first start. See a pattern?)

So don’t run the ball on first down, or do run it? Which one? Half the folks say “hurrah” we ran the ball even though it wasnt productive at first, and you say its just CMR trying to get Stafford into trouble with long situations?

Handing over playcalling duties is neither inventive, or shows himility. Its a matter of groooming an assistant till he was ready. Its a matter of timing , not a change of heart. Bobo has been calling some play for a couple of years now.

By MD

November 27, 2006 11:02 AM | Link to this

Who cares about the bowl game? We beat Auburn and Tech. I don’t have to live with any Virginia Tech alumnni. Regardless of how the bowl game turns ous (I’m sure there will be a learning curve with Bobo as OC), another great decision by our great coach. I’ve always been a huge Bobo fan, and I know he will do a great job.

Go Dawgs!

By AltamahaDawg

November 27, 2006 11:07 AM | Link to this

buck , could yopu explain how you think Bobo will be so wide open because thats the kind of QB he was, but then come back and tell Mike that Bobo ran a power game because thats the kind of offence they had when he played. Which is it?

Heres my guess. We will be balanced and use one to set up the other, just like his mentor did. Just like every good team in the nation does.

By dawgbark

November 27, 2006 11:08 AM | Link to this

Bobo is just a Richt Mini-Me…

Having Bobo calling the plays may improve Richt’s sideline management, but if Richt doesn’t get a bonifide OC in there, a veteran, experienced old pro with a track record of success, it’s just going to be more of the same assine offensive playcalling we’ve been watching for six years. After all, how many times did Bobo run that stupid shotgun handoff Saturday, without any shifts, motion, or misdirection? Way too many, for very little productivity. Richt should rip that play out of the playbook and never run it again.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

November 27, 2006 11:19 AM | Link to this

Altahama Dawg, just read your post trying to attack me and that was one of the dumbest things I’ve read on this blog. Bowden didn’t wait 6 yrs. to set up Richt as the “OC”. MR has said that calling pla7ys is something he likes to do so you thing that might have played a part in why he waited? I do. That baloney about I like to hear Stafford’s name called is just a petty jab at me which is so silly. I do say that the “O” will evolve around the play of Stafford. That kind of talent doesn’t come down the pike a lot so you better use it. You said what about MR slowly turning more of the play callin duties over to someone else? MR called all the in game plays in ‘06 until TWO DAYS BEFORE THE FINAL GAME AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN OUT OF NOWHERE HE TELLS BOBO “YOU’LL CALL THE PLAYS SAT”. THERE’S NOTHING SLOW ABOUT THAT. You say you don’t understand what the phrase “playing not to lose” means? All any Ga. fan has to do to understand that is just look back to Vince Dooly’s history. The way he ran his “O” was a perfect example of playing not to lose. In that era it worked, today it doesn’t. All you have to do is look around the nation, starting with the SEC, and anyone can see that you lose ball games because “O” are so much more complicated and now attack from anywhere on the field. It changed in the 90’s and has con’t to do so . When MR was OC> at FSU, he was never known as a convertive play caller. As he said, he’s become more conservative as a HC. So he’s doing what Bowden did to him, bring in a youner guy who knows the system. Make everybody happy now because I’m out of time. Any more, what I guess you think are sly pot shots at me…..COME ON!!!!! I don’t look foolish on my posts.sorry.

By mark

November 27, 2006 11:32 AM | Link to this

Altamaha- I actually do agree with some of what you said. I think that the shotgun draw is used more to set up the play action than anything else. However I do not agree at all that we’ve scored the majority of our touchdowns on that play. IMO that play has fizzled more than a positive yard gained. I also agree with you that I don’t expect to see that big of a change between Bobo and his mentor RIcht. I do like the fact that it appears Richt is open to the idea of having someone call the plays from the booth. However I feel that until there is a more established offensive mind up there that we won’t see that big of a change. ALso, i believe that there could be a more effective play to “set up the playaction.”

By JBG

November 27, 2006 11:34 AM | Link to this

Good move. However, I am a little concerned that we cannot smash it in with our running game so close to the goal line.

By dawgfacedboy

November 27, 2006 11:36 AM | Link to this

I just hope that we are successful in getting some top-notch OL for the next few years. It won’t matter if he have Moreno, King or Herschel back there running! Does anybody have a stat on the number of first hits on the RB that occur in the backfield? I would imagine it’s a pretty big number! I was thinking of throwing a farewell party of Inman. I will be giving him a new set of luggage and actually packing his bags for him! ANyone wanna come?

By Buck Cochran in the NW

November 27, 2006 11:37 AM | Link to this

Altamaha Dawg by now you’ve read my reply and may not like it. I just made the comment that maybe the coaches were mad at Stafford and that’s why the conservative play calling put him in a hole. Now go back and read what I posted, can’t you see it’s tounge in check? I do understand Bobo being conservative with 48 hrs. notice because I would be. Where did you gwt thw idea Bobo had been calling any plays during the game? MR said that he’d been doing it in practice and the Sring Game and that’s all I know is what MR said. dawg bark, I truly believe that as MR gains more confidence ib Bobo he’ll give him more freedom. That’s what Bowden did with him. We have a lot of weapons and what I mean by “wide open” is that we’ll use those weapons in different ways than we have in the past. Bobo was a very aggressive QB when he played but he didn’t have the talent that STafford has. He’ll have runners in the back field and more that 1 or 2 the way it was when he was on the field. I’m said before that when MR was the “OC”, you never knew where FSU was attacking from and MR was the “OC”. I don’t expect much change for the bowl game, just a couple of new wrinkles but in ‘07 is where we’ll see more changes. One of the biggest problems in the BF in ‘07 will be how to use Ware.

By AltamahaDawg

November 27, 2006 11:48 AM | Link to this

OK calm down, you cant coem in here and droll over MS every day and not expect to take a little ribbing about it, but I’ll stop. No harm. You do have to admit it was funny that you hated CMR playcalling till it wasnt his though, come on now, that was funny, I dont care who you are.

so CMR runs the conservative running power game like Vince Dooley did? not sure many folk are going to agree with that.

Actually Bobo has been calling the 2 minute offence for the past two years, and I do not beleive for a second that Bobo wasnt in every single meeting where the game plan was developed over the past couple of years. or on the headset every game discussing strategy and what plays might work, and when. Not sure why you are disagreeing with me that this is more of a transition than some radical turn of event. I hardly think some light just clicked 2 days before a rival game to end the season. pereonally i dont think its taht big of a deal , i am sure Bobo was intimate with the game plan already at that point. The dont just draw that stuff on a napkin before kickoff. In todays paper, CMR said he almost did it earlier, even before the season, and would have except he just hated to put Bobo in such a tough situation during the middle of the season.(READ between the lines: while our freshman QB is making about 5 huge errors per game, not to mention nobody else making a play). So id say it was gradual. Why is that even a debate?

Actually CMR was an assistant at FSU for several years before coaching the QB for 3 years before become a playcaller there. And he said he got that job gradual too, 2 minute drill , some playcalling duties, eventually OC.

Actually Bobo is NOT the OC even if he gets to call plays next year full time. Callaway is the OC.

By AltamahaDawg

November 27, 2006 11:49 AM | Link to this

mark I never said majority , please read. 4 to be exact.

By AltamahaDawg

November 27, 2006 11:51 AM | Link to this

CMB been running the 2 minute offence for the past 2 years.

By AltamahaDawg

November 27, 2006 12:03 PM | Link to this

Mark , just to clerify, I dont like the play either. I just have taken a notion to look for it and it has been effective more times than not. And EVERYONE does run it for some reason. In all fairness to it, we had plenty of I formation, straight on, fizzles too. So not sure its the play as much as the players. It has hit a few big gains, as hard as that is to beleive. Also it is something the QB checks into , so maybe we wouldnt see it if we had better options at the LOS. I suspsect we will.

By Lane4411

November 27, 2006 12:08 PM | Link to this

QB’s are given to much credit in both wins and losses, couple of things changed the complexion of Georgia’s offense the last couple of games: A- Receivers are catching the ball, there were 3 drops against GT. B- OL is holding their blocks a fraction of a second longer and playing @ a higher level. Inman,was the only full time starter back from last yr., though Jones/Adams did start a couple of games because of injury. Velasco was RS’d,Shackleford played some. Lumpkin, improved on the pass blocking-to a degree.

C- Primary reason for the 3rd and forevers were the drops, missed blocks/lack of execution.

Success next yr. will be the development of the OL. The RS’d and transfers/new signees will have to get”SEC Ready”, in hurry.

Inexperienced OL’s and Freshman QB’s typically spell disaster.

By andy

November 27, 2006 12:27 PM | Link to this

Great decision! Now Coach Richt can continue to grow as a great coach. Bobo is young,hungry, offense minded, a ex-QB, an a ex-bulldog. It is Bobo’s time to lead the offense and Coach Richt’s time to totally concentrate on leading the Team.

By Bryant Beall

November 27, 2006 12:27 PM | Link to this

I think that Richt’s decision I think that Bobo did a fairly good job considering we played the #16 team in the nation…however whoever called the plays in the Auburn game should actually continue to call them from now on….because the #5 team in the nation @ that time COULDN’T stop the offence or defence!!!! GO DAWGS!!!!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

November 27, 2006 12:39 PM | Link to this

lane4411, good points and the last two games showed how much rhe team has grown and the coaches also. Altahama, MR was the play caller 1st, then he was given the title of “OC”, then his title became Asst. HC, “OC”. You’re right about the title so in the future I’m going to refer to Bobo as the “PC”. MR will be smart enough not to strangle him and that’s one reason s change will occur in our calling. I think we’ll see new formations so we can try to use our RB more effectivly. Don’t know of course, but I wonder if CB hasn’t thought that maybe he went to the well one time to many down on the goal line?We need a couple of receivers that can go deep and strecht the field. MoMass doesn’t have the speed to do so.

By Russ from Watkinsville

November 27, 2006 12:48 PM | Link to this

Bobo calling the plays??? What is Offensive Coordinator Coach Callaway then, chopped liver??? Coach Eason is the Associate Head Coach, Callaway is the O Coordinator, and Bobo is calling the plays??? So Eason and Callaway are just there for window dressing, I guess.

By Zach

November 27, 2006 12:54 PM | Link to this

I can almost guarantee you that Richt and Bobo have been discussing what plays to call over their headsets for a few years now. Richt saw that what Bobo was suggesting was often a good call and came to trust his instincts. Bobo is in the head of the QB more than anybody and knows what the QB is probably thinking at all times. To those of you that say we need a veteran OC, I say we trust Richt to recognize talent in a young coach. Bobo has been part of the play-calling for awhile now and is more than ready.

By MPYDAWG

November 27, 2006 12:58 PM | Link to this

YES!!! Finally! I’ve wanted to see this move for a long time! I’d like to see CMR take it a step further & make Bobo the OC, let Callaway go then go get an OL coach preferably with NFL experience. This move also will keep Bobo at UGA if other schools come after him for there OC job. With the FSU OC job open I was worried Bowden would try to hire Bobo since he knows the old FSU system which UGA currently runs & was trained by Richt. I think the FSU alumni have different ideas but ole Bobby would like to hire somebody he has some sort of connection with or bring back Brad Scott.

By GR

November 27, 2006 01:04 PM | Link to this

I am so glad some one has wakened to this obvious problem. As a true play by play fan I was really concerned about the offensive coordination at the beginning of the season. At this point anything could not hurt. I think this decision could compliment there offensive line but the team still needs some restructuring primarily in their offensive line / play calling and shall I say some defensive as well (since Nick left for GA. Southern it has not been the same), maybe next year we will not have as many players hurt or in trouble.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

November 27, 2006 01:08 PM | Link to this

Altamaha, I just got an answer from the horses’ mouth aboyt CB play calling and CMR at FSU. Just hung up the phone from a conversation with Clayde FElton. He’s the Sports Information Director at Georgia. CB has called some 2 min drills at the end of a half or the game when we needed a pass play or a quick score. Not every game for sure but we’re both about right. 2. MR was the QB. coach when he went up into the box and started calling plays. 2 yrs’ later he was named “OC”, then later he became Asst. HC “OC”. That was the progression. Do you see a similar situation here? When I was a Sports Caster in J’ville is when I got to know Claude. His staff would over night higjlights of the Ga. game that I used on my show if I didn’t go up to cover the game my self. Greatest interview was with Herschel after a Vandy game before the “Party” the next week.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

November 27, 2006 01:29 PM | Link to this

BTW, what time does the Inman party start?

By AltamahaDawg

November 27, 2006 01:35 PM | Link to this

Good Job Buck, we agree, a transition has been in the work for a couple of years, just like his at FSU. Not sure why you argued with me about that earlier, seemed like a pretty simple issue.

Russ, a playcaller doesn’t have to be the offensive coordinator. CMR was calling as a HC not an OC. OC is an administrative job and may also include PC for some. I guess it depends on what position they coach. An OC that is also a QB coach would make sence to call plays too. In this case Callaway has been OC for a number of years as a line coach. OC is more about running the entire offense side of the program, not just what they do on saturday. practise, recruiting, assistant coaches, and obviously input for game plans. If callaway were to elave for some reason, it would make sence that CMB would take on that responsibility as well, but its not a window dressing title.

By NCDAWGFAN

November 27, 2006 01:50 PM | Link to this

Great move by Richt…….now he can focus on the entire game without concentrating solely on the offence…..

Hey guys remember to vote for the Pontiac game changing performance: pontiac.com/ncaa

By d

November 27, 2006 02:09 PM | Link to this

Now CoachRicht can just be a head coach

By RxCowboy

November 27, 2006 02:21 PM | Link to this

It is a smart move that has already paid dividends.

By ConyersDawg

November 27, 2006 02:26 PM | Link to this

Here is my 2 cents worth. I don’t totally agree with Buck. What was conservative about the Tech game? It also helped Stafford to get a feel of their blitzes and defensive alignments live compared to on video. They made sure they set up Stafford for success that game instead of losing any confidense against the tough defense of Tech’s. We ran the ball eight more times then we passed wich set us up for success the last drive.

Check out the last drive and Staforrd’s comments about it. We ran the ball to set up the pass instead of bailing on the run that Coach Richt is so used to doing.

If Bobo succeeds along with his momentum building as a big time recruiter, we could have a potential natinal known assistant at Ga. I still feel Van Gorder sold himself short.

Richt will still be in on the play scheming but I believe Bobo has great instincs.

Don’t think for a second Buck that we become this 40 passes a game team. Our boy is good but the run game will make him even better. Bobo knows this and I was proud of him for not giving up on the run during the Tech game.

Sorry I don’t get to chime in more wit hsome of you originals that post on here much.

Also Buck, I still don’t think that Florida’s spread O will ever be potent here in the SEC. The gators might have been sorry they got Meyer if it hadn’t been for great defensive play for them this past 2 years.

By mark

November 27, 2006 02:38 PM | Link to this

No altamaha you didn’t say “majority” but you did see “more than any other play.” Majority means more. You never gave a number. I’m not sure how you know that we’ve scored 4 TD on the shotgun draw this season. I’m not sure how you guys find out this obscure information. There was a guy on here claiming that Joe T. was a top 10 nationally ranked QB out of high school and was given scholarships to several major programs. Where do you fing this info out? Joe T. didn’t even pass for 2,000 yards his senior year. Maybe top 10 in Ga. but if he was a top 10 in the country then there must’ve been an extreme shortage in QB talent that year!

By TrueDawg

November 27, 2006 02:44 PM | Link to this

First of all, great game Bulldogs!!! It was an action packed game full of energy.

At the beginning of the year I was second guessing CMR’s QB decision. I personally liked Cox, he looked to be the best QB. So MR proved me wrong there, so I hope he proves me wrong again. I dont think it is time for Bobo to take over every call. I think for the time being it should be a split decision between MR and Bobo. This change would free MR up to work on other aspects of the game, but I dont think Bobo has the knowledge needed to call plays every down. He is young, example:

The first drive we had against GT we had the ball 1st and 10 on the GT 10 yard line, and what does Bobo do…..pass, pass, pass, missed FG. When you have Lumpkin and Southerland in the backfield you can drive the ball into the endzone. You have 3 plays to get 10 yards, that is 3.3 yards per carry.

The problem I have with Bobo being the play caller is simple, he will abandon the run. He is a QB coach so of course he will want the QB to make everyplay, this is his where he directs his focus. In the future this will create problems with players like King and Moreno joining the team.

I trust MR to make the decision, but I hope he looks at the big picture and not just the immediate effect.

Goooooo Dawgs….Sic em!!!!!!

By Henry

November 27, 2006 02:45 PM | Link to this

I always like Mark Richt as a man and today I think he has shown the Bulldog Nation the man of God he truly is. I have prayed too that he does what is best for the team, and I thought to give up the play calling duty and concentrate on the overall picture would be best. It is good that Mark prayed about it, he is surely an example for our young men attending this insitution. I had written in this column for CMR to give up the play calling stating the same reasons as the coach has given. I am confident he will be an even better head coach and will have even greater succuss as the Head Dawg.

By Henry

November 27, 2006 02:50 PM | Link to this

This was a very good decision by CMR, the fact that BOBO works with the QB’s everyday should help, also it frees up CMR to look over the entire game and know what is happening, to be a sound board to his coordinators.The coach should be commended.

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 27, 2006 03:06 PM | Link to this

Good now Callaway can go back to coaching the line full time. I think Altadawg made that point. We definitely don’t need “some older experienced” playcaller up in the booth. I think that the game has developed and changed enough that a young guy like Bobo can create new and better ways of moving the football. IMO great move by Richt.

By P-Dawg in Tulsa

November 27, 2006 03:27 PM | Link to this

I hope you guys are right about this transition being planned and not a reaction to all the upset fans earlier this year. Richt has done wonders with our program. He did the hardest part of his job over the first 3 to 4 years and managed to call the plays during that time. The hardest part of his job being building our program into a nat contender. So all the talk about not being able to focus and call plays at the same time seems outlandish. I trust Richt, but I hope he is not bowing to presure.

As I see next year, I hope we get some game ready OL or we might be looking at a similar season. It appears to be our only really big weakness. Any specullation on if Oliver is planning to enter the draft? Hope not.

Go DAWGS!!!

By AltamahaDawg

November 27, 2006 03:31 PM | Link to this

mark, I dont know how you got off on JoeT passing yards in high school. I would imagine the internet would be helpful to figure that kind of thing out.

“more than any other (single) play” not more than all other play combined. Now THAT would be majority. I know what more means. I’ll say again…We scored on that play more than we did on any other play. I know cause I can count to four and I watch UGA football games. It aint that obscure.

By AltamahaDawg

November 27, 2006 03:33 PM | Link to this

zoo, I actually said the opposite. Callaway is still the OC. Bobo is not the OC, not yet.

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 27, 2006 03:48 PM | Link to this

Altadawg, I know and I don’t think anybody else had pointed that out. But your point got me to thinking about Callaway getting moved back to the OL full time. Thought I would give you credit for that move before it happens.

By jim

November 27, 2006 03:51 PM | Link to this

So far so good. But I need to see more consistency and at least a half a season of games to be sold on it. Loved Bobo as a UGA quarterback (smart player like Greene) and I’m glad he’s coming into his own as a coach. Wasn’t his dad a big HS coach? Congrats Mike and let’s get this offense going in the right direction next year.

By Jim

November 27, 2006 03:53 PM | Link to this

By the way, I bet Amato goes back to FSwho as OC now that he was canned at nc state.

By Alabama Dog

November 27, 2006 03:57 PM | Link to this

I’m one of those Dog fans who remembers Bobo’s last game-he played almost flawlessly against Wisconsin and the “mighty” Ron Dayne. Anyone who plays that well against a team that they probably shouldn’t have beaten, should surely be able to call plays!!

By paladin1980

November 27, 2006 04:33 PM | Link to this

Yessssssssssss! Now UGA has the best “Head Coach” in the SEC.Before this move we simply had a very good OC that was also a Head Coach. Congrats to CMR his integrity comes to the top again. He has put what is best for the team ahead of his on desire to call the offense….this decision has been tough for him, in my humble opinion. GO DAWGS!

By Ric

November 27, 2006 04:37 PM | Link to this

On another subject.. how about an update on the JUCO players we have made offers to. If we have made offers, I assume we feel we can get them admitted?? Also, would be nice to have an update on the status of some of the KEY 2007 committs. I hear rumors King will most likely have to go the prep route??

Thanks

By 77DAWG

November 27, 2006 06:03 PM | Link to this

Very good move coach,now you can really watch our D.

By 77DAWG

November 27, 2006 06:17 PM | Link to this

Anybody know how many scholarships we have left? We must reserve them for Berry @ Bailey, and that LA receiver

By Martin

November 27, 2006 07:50 PM | Link to this

hey why not???Bobo had skill as a player and has skill as a coach..richt is smart..i say why not??

By T. Slay

November 27, 2006 08:29 PM | Link to this

Coach Richt made a great move. With Bobo’s experience as a UGA quarterback and his work with the quarterbacks, he would be right for the Offensive Coordinator position. I believe Coach Richt deserves SEC Coach of the Year honors. After the loss to Kentucky everyone (myself included, I am ashamed to say) left Georgia for dead. He had faith that those kids could turn it around. Other teams would have given up or self-destructed. As I said in this past weekend’s blog, nobody expected UGA to beat a #5-ranked Auburn and a 9-2 Tech team on its way to the ACC championship. That shows that rankings and won-loss records don’t mean that much.