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By fred DAWG

March 16, 2008 5:59 PM | Link to this

12th seed……ship it

GOOOOOOO DAWGS

By Richard

March 16, 2008 5:59 PM | Link to this

Probably 10-12 seed at best.

By PaleDawg

March 16, 2008 6:00 PM | Link to this

No. 1!! Where the H-E-doublehockeysticks else???

J/k. 12 seed, maybe?

By Patrick

March 16, 2008 6:00 PM | Link to this

11-12. FIRST!

By Bryan G.

March 16, 2008 6:00 PM | Link to this

Mea culpa, Coach Felton. Welcome to the family.

By montanadawg

March 16, 2008 6:00 PM | Link to this

12 0r 13. I am the first post, ha ha

By Steve

March 16, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this

Who cares what seed? I just can’t believe what they did. How sweet is it that it happened on the floor of the little bees? Enjoy watching the tournament from home Tech nerds.

By JayBird

March 16, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this

14 seed vs. Duke

By Shamrock Shooter

March 16, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this

Who cares, we’re in the dance! Memo to Damon Evans, call off the executioner (he never should have needed one in the first place, but that’s another story) and give Felton a well-deserved pat on the back.

Great heart and many heroes!

How ‘bout them Dawgs!

By Ron

March 16, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this

At least the sweet 16. I hope Evans keeps Adams out of the way so Felton is back next year. Great Job Dawgs!

By lawton

March 16, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this

this is the best basketball this school has ever played. im proud of the Guys and Dennis Felton. imagine, they are the SEC CHAMPIONS.

By td

March 16, 2008 6:04 PM | Link to this

I would think Georgia would be a 10 seed, based on their body of work, but how do you seed a major conference tournament champion that low? Maybe they’ll squeak out a 9. I wonder how they’ll play in their first-round game after having so much time to rest. They’d probably rather play tomorrow!

Even if they’re one-and-done, it doesn’t take away from their incredible SEC tournament run. This diehard Tech fan salutes the Bulldogs and their amazing performance.

By Drew W.

March 16, 2008 6:05 PM | Link to this

Tied with Auburn for last place in the SEC? A season record of 14-16 & 4-12 in the conference? Kudos to the Bulldogs for winning the tournament, but anything higher than a #16 seed is a gift.

By Dr Morpheus

March 16, 2008 6:05 PM | Link to this

We’ll take what we can get. First round win=winning season for Felton’s Fighters led by Yata “Braveheart” Gaines. Anything more is lagniappe (see Cajun dictionary). Geaux Dawgs!

By Canis Athenas

March 16, 2008 6:05 PM | Link to this

A 10th seed would be appropriate.

By Alan

March 16, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this

At least a 9 seed. Go Dogs!!

By Edgar

March 16, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this

14 seed. But we’ll take it.

By Desert Dawg

March 16, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this

Does it really matter? At this point the Dawgs will take the cards they are dealt and play them.

Where are all the doubters?? 5 days ago everyone was saying goodbye to Dennis Felton because he could not win! HOW SWEET IT IS!

Congratulations to Coach Felton and all the team who refused to believe all the negative comments about their coach and their team. GREAT JOB DAWGS…..YOU MADE US PROUD AND PROVED THAT YOUR COACH IS WORTHY OF COACHING BASKETBALL AT GA!

By OldDawg55

March 16, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this

I am just so damn proud of these outstanding young men who reached down and pulled themselves up to win the SEC tournament. A marvelous display of heart and discipline..with a good dash of coaching leadership. Well done Bliss and Gaines..way to go to all the Dawgs…you made us all so proud of our cinderella team! Tech can watch us in the Big Dance..will love to see how they react!! THWT and Go Dawgs!!!

By Jack

March 16, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this

“How sweet is it that it happened on the floor of the little bees? Enjoy watching the tournament from home Tech nerds.”

Classy. If Tech hadn’t gone out of its way to accommodate the SEC in the middle of the night, the rest of the tournament might not have gone off.

By Jon

March 16, 2008 6:12 PM | Link to this

As long as we are not the play in game WHO CARES!!! Go DAWGS and GO DF!!! What sweet vindication for this top shelf coach. Amazing run by a over-achieving bunch of TRUE DAWGS!!!!

By Buckhead Bulldog

March 16, 2008 6:12 PM | Link to this

td

Thank you to the Georgia Tech AAdm. for being a class act, and helping the SEC and UGA out. Thanks Jackets!!!

Go Dogs….Sic’em!!!!

By Truedawg

March 16, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this

I hope all those bloggers that were calling for Felton’s head just last week will have enough guts to admit they were wrong.

By Barkin'Dog

March 16, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this

Winston!! Where are you?? You idiot!! I am so tired of hearing how bad the BB-dogs were this season or how awful Dennis Felton was as a coach - anyone who thought he need replacing… you’re all idiots !!

I had the Dawgs peged for the Big Dance in Nov. 07 (published in print on 10,000 posters), and I thought I was wrong after their regular season. But, they came through for the Bulldog Faithful! They ARE in THE BIG DANCE! So, Coac Felton, thanks for sticking with us… even though there were many who doubted you. GO DAWGS… NOW YOU REALLY NEED TO SHOW THE WORLD WHO YOU ARE AND GO FINAL FOUR!!

By Stan

March 16, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this

Hey Jack. They could have played at GA State if your little nerd school did not want to help.

By eddie from acworth

March 16, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this

did anyone else get as mad as I did for ESPN not showing the Dawgs and the trophy presentation?? last night at the Big East, the trophy presentation was front and center…..

I say 12 seed, and Drew W you must be a jealous Tech fan and an idiot….16 seed?? Did you enjoy us cutting down Tech’s nets??!! HBTD!!!!!!!

By Dr Morpheus

March 16, 2008 6:17 PM | Link to this

Terminate trash talking to Tech today, toadies! Thanks for stepping up and giving the SEC a hand, GT! When the chips are down, we’d do the same for you. Hope we can return the favor one day.

By SamoanDawg

March 16, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this

WoW, that was one heck of a run.

I guess I’ll go watch the bracketology, see where we’re at.

WoW, the hustle on defense, man, it was awesome baby!

To be honest, I didn’t think Felton and his boys could win the first tournament game. My hats off to dawg hoops…

sic’em!

By david

March 16, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this

I’d say 10 to 12 but it doesn’t really matter. This team was left for dead & like the phoenix rose from the ashes to make a historic 4 day run. Just goes to show that any team can get hot in the tournament.

By scott

March 16, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this

true…remember the train wreck Felton inherited?

By eddie from acworth

March 16, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this

Hey Jack….eat it….what was Tech gonna do, say no to the SEC…..we should all be on our knees worshiping Tech b/c they let us use your facility…. well use it we did…EAT IT TECH FANS….GO DAWGS!!

By Barkin'Dog

March 16, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this

Thanks TD, for being such a class blogger and Tech Fan! Maybe the Dawgs wouldn’t have done it all without the help of our biggest rival helping to conclude the SEC Tourney. What an experience! This will go down as a historic season - guaranteed!!

By david

March 16, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this

I’d say 10 to 12 but it doesn’t really matter because it’s all gravy. This team was left for dead & like the phoenix rose from the ashes to make a 4 day run for the ages. Just goes to show that any team can get hot in the tournament.

By Matt the Brave

March 16, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this

WE’RE NUMBER 1….too bad our seeding won’t be that high. ;) I can honestly say though that whatever seed we get…it’s better than sitting at home like Tech!

By rob

March 16, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this

Go Dawgs!! This is too sweet. The only sad part is there will still be some haters trying to call for Felton’s head. Dogs cleaned the glass, played great D, made the FTs and stepped up to hit the big shots they needed to.

I expect ‘em to win a couple of games in the tourney too. Remember that last team to win the SEC tourney 25 years ago went all the way to the FF.

By Forever Orange

March 16, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this

With Georgia’s record, I think they should be way, way, way, down the list for a seed. Tennessee obviously has a better team and should have a first seed!

By Jack

March 16, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this

“we should all be on our knees worshiping Tech b/c they let us use your facility…”

Huh? I’m not even saying you have to say thanks, but crowing at Tech about the fact you won it at our place when the reason you were there is because we were doing you a favor is pretty lame.

I respect the fact that Felton runs his program the right way and this is a nice accomplishment for you guys. It’s just too bad that there’s such a large portion of the UGA fanbase that only know how to act like asses all the time.

By Clay

March 16, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this

Well, the bracket is out—let’s hope we’re ready for Butler. At least Tampa is not too far away…

By whoa

March 16, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this

ask any pro athlete ask any marine or soldier. there’s more to being an athlete than just some speed, a bench press, and good stats. a true athlete has endurance, mental & physical, heart, and the ability to push your body harder and longer. any where, never stop. team mentality. think about that tech nerds. 14 seed ill take it. STAY UP DAWGS

By td

March 16, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this

Hmmm, 14 seed? Seems ridiculously low to me. Good luck with Xavier, Bulldogs.

By Casey

March 16, 2008 6:36 PM | Link to this

Congradulations to the Georgia Bulldogs and Coach Felton. I’m so proud to be a fan of a team that never gives up, and continues to show how far heart and hard work can take you. The discipline Coach Felton has instilled in this team is amazing, and the cancer has been removed from this team. He’s doing a wonderful job all around and won with what he was delt. Looking forward to possibly traveling and watching the Wonder Dawgs play in the tournament. I’m thinking a 9 or 10 seed is in order, due to the schedule, the few quality wins, and the amazing run in the SEC Tournament. March Madness is all about a team that is hott, and firing on all cylinders, and I believe the Dawgs have a legit shot at making some noise. You Go You Hairy Dawgs, and know that we’re all behind you raising cane. Congradulations once again coaches and players.

By Buckhead Bulldog

March 16, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this

Georgia Tech’s AAdm. extended a helping hand to the DOGS/SEC, and you want to bite their hand off??? Classy……

Thank you Georgia Tech for being accommodating host at the last minute.

Go G E O R G I A B U L L D O G S!!!

By dawggirl

March 16, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this

It’s not Butler, it’s Xavier in DC. What bracket are you looking at??

By SomeYahoo

March 16, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this

Dawgs 14th Seed against Xavier in DC on Thursday. What have they got to lose?

By Phil

March 16, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this

Who cares. Let’s hear from all the blow hard no-nothings who think Felton can’t coach. As I’ve posted before, all you have to do is look at his 1st season (20 wins or so), with only decent talent, to know he can coach.

By Chris

March 16, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this

Awwww Jack. Do you need some more tissues? Don’t be sad. It’s not our fault athletics at Tech are absolutely pathetic. You can’t even sellout your high school stadium. Your football, basketball, and baseball teams are all just terrible.

By P Dawg

March 16, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this

Not a big basketball fan but I’m proud of em’. Doesn’t really matter what seed they draw, they’ll keep playing on adrenaline. They might REALLY shock the world and make the sweet 16! Congrats Coach Felton, you’re off the hook.

By CDS

March 16, 2008 6:41 PM | Link to this

Even some of you Dawgs fans can’t appreciate Tech when they help you out. Even though I hate Georgia, I’m glad to see Felton get into the tournament. He never deserved to get fired. Too bad it’ll be one and done against Xavier though.

By Band wagon, jump on it!

March 16, 2008 6:41 PM | Link to this

Brain surgeon…they are NOT the SEC champions, they won the SEC tournament, BIG DIFFERENCE. And as usual played IN ATLANTA…GET A GRIP.

Can you say ONE and DONE!

By Buckhead Bulldog

March 16, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this

Jack

“It’s just too bad that there’s such a large portion of the UGA fanbase that only know how to act like asses all the time.”

They never even attended UGA much less even have their GED.

The true Bulldog Nation,not the little nimwits, appreciate what Tech did for us……thanks, bro!

Sic’em DOGS!!!!!!!!

By Clay

March 16, 2008 6:44 PM | Link to this

ESPN showed UGA as a 12 seed playing Butler in Tampa…what happened?

By RED and BLACK

March 16, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this

Jack- Come off your high horse. Tech had nothing to do with the way the SEC tourny played out. I am sure the SEC is paying a pretty penny to the Techies for the use of the McThiller Dawg Dome.

UGA fans should stop saying thanks to this clown. The Techies would be gloating and running there mouth if the shoe was on the other foot.

GO DAWGS….way to coach them up DF.

By David P. McKnight

March 16, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

A fantastic run for the Bulldogs, and if they don’t get a higher seed, they need to just take the same positive attitude they showed in the SEC Tournament on into the first weekend of NCAA Tournament play.

In Raleigh, N.C., some of us were saying last week how great it would be if the hometown N.C. State Wolfpack could reel off four wins in a row in the ACC Tournament. But while the Wolfpack exited its conference tournament in the first round, another red-and-white clad school from the South did accomplish just such a rare four-win conference tourney title run.

So hats off to the Dawgs and three cheers for the University of Georgia! Meanwhile, Georgia will indeed be “on our minds” as we look forward to the opening of the NCAA Tournament this week. Here’s hoping the Bulldogs’ great accomplishment will also reflect favorably upon the entire SEC as far as NCAA bids go.

By shane #1

March 16, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this

thanks tech for making last minute adjustments and helping the sec,and the dogs.i hope we can always pull together when the chips are down.congrats to coach felton,who’d-a-thunk it!i hope everyone has seen how this man had his guys working their tails off and working as a team!i too wish i could have seen the presentation,hopefully the ajc will have pictures on this site tomorrow.as for seeding,i don’t care.just don’t count these dawgs out,there may be some more suprises coming.

By Todd

March 16, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this

Clay, that was a PROJECTION

By TJ

March 16, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

Life is not about holding good cards. It is about playing well with the cards you have. Our Dawgs have done that. Who cares where the are seeded? I am confident they will do the best they can and I will be proud of them.

Go Dawgs!

By BB Fan

March 16, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

Congrats to the Dogs! Looks like they put the thrill back in the thriller dome. (Stegman-south)

By boots

March 16, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

You know, I don’t care if we are a 16 seed. The point is that the Hoop Dawgs just finished perhaps the most unlikely run for any UGA team in the last 50 years. Who thought they would jump in to the SEC tourney and win a single game??? Remember the poll that was taken before the tournament started? I don’t remember what the results were, but there could not have been more than 5% saying we’d win it all, and those 5% were drunk. Anyway, Congrats to the never-say-never NINE scholarship players and the Coaching Staff, starting with Coach DF. GOOOO DAWGS!

By mike

March 16, 2008 6:52 PM | Link to this

good story.. but beating arkansas, miss st, and ole miss is not a miracle by any means…

dont worry dogs fans, brag for a little bit, but you will be home soon after thursday.. sec is pitiful

By Dawgtime

March 16, 2008 6:53 PM | Link to this

Where are all the fire Coach Felton fans? Check out the blogs and you will find that I was the fan that said many times that UGA has a great coach and that he needs time. I told you so. What is most impressive about the man is that when all the support for him faded, he stepped up and fought. He is a winner. Yes, the Dawgs could have folded up and went home, but instead they have won 5 out of the last 6 games. They are champions in every sense of the word. Coach Felton is a great coach that deserves full support. I am very proud of the team. How many teams in history accomplished and achieved what they did over the last few days? I’m not concerned with the sarcastic comments because most of them are posted by idiots needing attention. Here is the new chant. New contract. Next season we bring in three high school players and the future is getting brighter by the second. Go DAWGS. I am proud of you.

By luvmydawgs

March 16, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this

The dawgs danced all over the big bee this weekend! It took a bee to take us to the biggest dance! GOOOOO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By bethgirl

March 16, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this

HOW ‘BOUT THEM DAWGS!!! It’s been a surreal 72 hours! So happy we’re in the dance!! BEAT XAVIER!!

By dumbdawg

March 16, 2008 6:55 PM | Link to this

I was wrrr—-. I was wrrrooon——. I was wrrrooonggg! Sorry Coach. Go DAWGS!

By Dawgtime

March 16, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this

Coach Felton does it the right way. The program is built on integrity. Listen to Dave Bliss and Corey Butler’s interviews. Those are highly intelligent young men that represent UGA well. Sundiata is a special young man. Coach is making winners for life and not just on the basketball court. Harrick needs to take lessons from a real coach.

By eddie from acworth

March 16, 2008 6:58 PM | Link to this

HEY JACK…HERE’S MY @SS….KISS IT….YOU TECH NERDS CAN’T HANDLE IT…..GO DAWGS!!!!

By Sam T

March 16, 2008 6:58 PM | Link to this

I was at the GT game… and Coach Felton told the fans that he would shave his head if we won the SEC tournament. I look forward to seeing a bald coach this week!

By 59bulldawg

March 16, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this

Wow! Unbelievable! Who cares what seed … we’re in! Evidently these kids believe in their coach and played hard to prove many of us doubters wrong. Good job team! Good job Coach Felton. You just made Damon’s decision much easier. Whether or not we win another game this year, if Felton can build on this success next season he may indeed be at Georgia a long time. And if they play like this more often nothing would make me happier as a Georgia alumnus and sports fan. Congratulations Dawgs!

By Jack

March 16, 2008 7:01 PM | Link to this

“I am sure the SEC is paying a pretty penny to the Techies for the use of the McThiller Dawg Dome.”

Wrong.

http://www.ajc.com/gatech/content/sports/stories/2008/03/15/secstsoryofday_0316.html

“Griffin said that Georgia Tech would not be charging the SEC or the Georgia Dome a rental fee for the games on Saturday and Sunday. The Dome will pay for the staff Georgia Tech hired to help manage the game.

Buckhead: some of the finest people I know are UGA grads and fans. Congrats to you and Coach Felton and the kids. It’s too bad that the bandwagon yahoos who probably watched two UGA basketball games all year get to enjoy it too.

By Dawgtime

March 16, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

I have been a UGA fan for many years. Yes, I remember the final 4 team. I was a big fan of Vern Fleming’s and the big center from Macon. I was delighted to watch Willie Anderson carrying the team in the SEC tournament. I was impressed with Carlos Strong. But this group of kids have impressed me the most. Coach Felton, you are a class act. When everyone wanted your head on the chopping block and the next big thing in coaching, you fought back and won. You are a great coach and leader for UGA. GO DAWGS.

By Noladawgq

March 16, 2008 7:03 PM | Link to this

Has the time been announced yet? If it is the afternoon slot, I need to start thinking of my excuse for work now!

GO DAWGS!

By Buckhead Bulldog

March 16, 2008 7:04 PM | Link to this

Dawgtime

I agree. I’m guilty of not paying attention to BB as of late but I always thought Felton was getting a bad shake. Well, he proved himself today, and I will have a renewed interest in UGA BB like I did in the early to mid 80’s and some in the 90’s.

Go Dogs!

By bob

March 16, 2008 7:04 PM | Link to this

What time is the game on Thursday?

By kdk

March 16, 2008 7:06 PM | Link to this

Like the draw….Great job Dogs!!

By Gutrake

March 16, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this

I told you so. Dennis Felton is just what the doctor ordered. For you guys that think what he does should only be measured by wins, how about the four it took to be SEC Champions. He showed us all today what character and sticking to your guns can bring about under the right circumstances. I’ve never been prouder of a UGA basketball team.

By Hairy Dawg

March 16, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this

Hell of a three days, boys. Great job by the players, the coaching staff, and especially Dennis Felton. Kudos to Tech for helping the SEC out. It’s just a damn shame more fans weren’t allowed in to be a part of this crazy weekend. In any event, let’s get some people up to D.C. to cheer Yata and the guys on against Xavier.

By Mike (Sour grapes?)

March 16, 2008 7:10 PM | Link to this

mike are you a gt fan trying to throw some cold water on the dogs? Sorry its really not working. We are in the Big Dance and the bees? Well they didn’t quite make it. Ahhh! Thanks for the use of thriller dome. Nice to see some quality wins coming out of that place for a change. Looks like the dawg fans will always hold a special spot for Stegman-south.

By newteamgear.com

March 16, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this

wow. what a weekend for the dawgs. With this kind of performance I will not be suprised if they go all the way.

By Ripdog

March 16, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this

Unbelieveable. I neglected my family for the past 36 hours for this ride. Who cares about the seed.

By RW-(the original)

March 16, 2008 7:20 PM | Link to this

How did the AJC know at 5:42PM where the Bulldogs were seeded and who they would play? At the very least that should have been embargoed information.

By Dave

March 16, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this

Georgia’s most memorable basket run — and on Tech’s floor. Does it get any better? We own that ugly floor!

By Bob

March 16, 2008 7:24 PM | Link to this

Awesome stuff. Do you believe in Miracles? UGA needs to end the Felton crap right now…tonight or tomorrow morning.

Couple of other things. That kid from Bama who hit the tying shot against MSU probably saved a lot of lives with that shot. Imagine what the carnage would have been had that place been emptying out.

And I DO think the SEC owes Tech a big thank you. Yeah, I know they might be getting paid pretty good and all that crap, but they did not have to help out at all. The short time reaction to such a major challenge was handled about as well as could be expected by the conference and I am one die hard Dawg fan who thanks Georgia Tech for their support on helping be part of the solution.

By John

March 16, 2008 7:27 PM | Link to this

What a waste. UGA blew all year long winning 4 conference games. They shouldn’t even be in the NIT. They should be happy with the seed. No one in this state cares about the hoops team. I tried to give away ticket to their game on Thursday and I could not. Most people were like UGA is playing a bball tourney? I guess the reason they played so well is that they are used to having 1000 people at their games. They got lucky period.

By Phil

March 16, 2008 7:30 PM | Link to this

I don’t care what seed we get because I never would have thought 2 days ago that it would matter. I love the Lady Dogs and know they’re headed to the NCAAs - now the MEN, TOO!!!

When you have the worst record in the conference then WIN your conference tourney, you can’t complain about whatever seeding you get. You’re just damn glad to get a spot! Go Dawgs and Lady Dawgs!

By Luck Dawgs

March 16, 2008 7:30 PM | Link to this

The DAWG MVP is definitely the tornado. GOD is definitely a Dawg.

By tyler

March 16, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this

hell yeah georgia deserves to be # 14 seed. they are the worst team in the sec and somehow get away with the no call at the end of the kentucky game. georgia should of never been in the sec champ game. but they were there and won. congrats……. georgia deserves the # 14 seed and will probally get beat by xavier!

By tyler

March 16, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this

hell yeah georgia deserves to be # 14 seed. they are the worst team in the sec and somehow get away with the no call at the end of the kentucky game. georgia should of never been in the sec champ game. but they were there and won. congrats……. georgia deserves the # 14 seed and will probally get beat by xavier!

By livininatl

March 16, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this

From a Tech family we couldn’t help but pull for the Dawgs. Coach is a class act and just goes to show some times the good guys win! Just an awesome story! And give the Bee comments a rest, not only did we open our doors but didn’t want a dime…and I have no doubt true Dawg fans would return the favor in a minute.

By Gutrake

March 16, 2008 7:34 PM | Link to this

From a Dawg fan to every Techster out there: Thanks for your class act in preparing for the games and the use of your fine facility. It’s nice to know that there was a venue available in spite of the legendary “old-fashioned hate”. But don’t expect us to refrain from spanking ya’lls a* in all other ventures.

By T-bone

March 16, 2008 7:35 PM | Link to this

Some of these guys bloggin’ know zip about bracketology and I’m guessing “sports” in general. An honest, informed look at the whole picture will tell you UGA should have been a 12…13 at worst. To be a 14 in the West is a pimp job and you could see it in Felton’s face he knew the same. We kicked Arkansas butt twice (average 10 points) and they are a 9. What is with the disrespect of UGA??

By Buckhead Bulldog

March 16, 2008 7:38 PM | Link to this

Bob

Tech’s Ath. Dept. actually did it for free, except for the SEC paying some of the GDome staff to be there. That is class, and the SEC and UGA appreciate the hospitality. I would hope we would return the favor in a similiar situation. As a 40 year, major, DOG fan/Alumnis, I think it was pretty, darn, cool of Tech to help us out.

Anyway, Go DOGS!!!!!!!!

By Michael

March 16, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this

John - They got lucky period. - Playing the games and winning is LUCK?? What an IDIOT!

By jacks brother

March 16, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this

If Georgia Tech was in the SEC they’d be undefeated! Now if you will excuse me I’m going to go do some math problems for fun while I watch the NIT invitation show.

By Walter Smith

March 16, 2008 7:44 PM | Link to this

I’m a 22 year old Dawg fan so I don’t remember all the great teams. I’ve heard the stories of ‘Nique and the final four team, but my favorite memories are of being 10-12 and watching Tubby get the dawgs to concecutive sweet sixteens. When Tubby left and Harrick came in UGA played well for a few years before he was exposed as a cheat. It’s been a lean 5 years for Felton, but when a program is suffering from all the penalties and scholarship losses how can they not. It took a brave man to dismiss 2 starters before this season, but Felton didn’t blink. He is the right man for the job and as he recruits more players the program will grow. Sundiata, Woodberry, and Bliss are great kids who work hard. The Dawgs took an unfair situation in this tournament and put their nose to the grind and worked. Congrats to the Basketball team from top to bottom, I’ll be telling my grand-kids about this one day!

By SE GA Lady

March 16, 2008 7:47 PM | Link to this

WOW! What an entertaining weekend the Dawgs provided! My congratulations go out to the team, coaches, SEC committee, GA TECH (for letting us win on their court and being Southern gents), and the fans. If I forgot someone, please excuse. Now to the question, ESPN did say, regarding the pairings, that UGA was the only MAJOR conference team who only got in by winning their conference. They know the SEC!!!

By T

March 16, 2008 7:51 PM | Link to this

First.. congratulations to the Georgia basketball team. What heart and stamina !!! Seeding.. I felt a 12 would have been about right. Watch out Xavier.

By The Bee

March 16, 2008 7:51 PM | Link to this

They will be one game wonders.

By Paula

March 16, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this

It doesn’t matter how good you were in January (see Vanderbilt,) the only thing that counts is how you are playing in mid-March.

By Amayzd

March 16, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this

Repeat after me: “It’s not where you start… it’s where you finish!”

No way, no how could anyone have predicted this. Coach Felton and his Dawgs did an unbelievable job this weekend. I have to admit that the last three games were the only ones this year this long-time UGA basketball fan watched in their entirity. Did I jump on the bandwagon. Absolutely! Frankly the way they played and coached the last 7 weeks, they didn’t deserve to have ANYONE on their bandwagon. But you would have to be a fool not to see what happened this weekend. Hard play, good coaching decisions and a little bit of a miracle (I hope coach can somehow recognize that’s what it was.) Kudos to everyone involved and good luck against the Musketeers.

Go Dawgs!

By Cliff Sparrow

March 16, 2008 7:57 PM | Link to this

The Dawgs are only in the Big Dance because they won the tourney; they got the seed they deserved. They’ll be back in Athens for good after they play Xavier. Good job puppies!!!

By PTC Dawg

March 16, 2008 7:58 PM | Link to this

Any seed is good.

Again, thanks to GT for the hospitality towards the SEC. You guys should have never left the conference.

By Rob

March 16, 2008 8:00 PM | Link to this

Congrats to Dennis Felton, a true class act that deserves more time. This is a miraculous twist of fate for him. He’s made touch decisions that are not advantageous for wins/losses, but for the greater good of the program. He’s kept his integrity above all else, and if winning this tournament isn’t a testament to the coaching he’s done at Georgia, and the kind of coach he can be, I don’t know what is. I hope he’s at Georgia for a long time.

By Tommy

March 16, 2008 8:01 PM | Link to this

From a Tech fan and grad, congratulations. One heck of an effort. For all the arseholes who like to heckle, go Xavier. For those that celebrate with a touch of class, good luck and beat xavier.

By Amayzd

March 16, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this

I forgot to mention that after so many times (like the Sugar Bowl) hearing TV announcers openly pull for the other guy, it was kind of uncomfortable to hear the CBS guys gushing over the Dawgs. I know it’s a compelling story, but if we criticize TV people for going against us, the opposite action is also fair game. Now if only I could find out from CBS who is UGA’s coach - “George Felton” or “Dennis Fulton”.

By Jeff Moore

March 16, 2008 8:09 PM | Link to this

Dennis Felton earned the right to keep his job. Perhaps next year Georgia should schedule all there home games two at a time in Atlanta at Alexander Memorial and not sell any tickets!. What they did was truly amazing. Their NCAA setting is about right. I bet they win a couple!

By The Bee

March 16, 2008 8:10 PM | Link to this

I guess this is some consolation because they could’t get in the football CH game.

By The Man

March 16, 2008 8:11 PM | Link to this

UGA Men’s Basketball wins 4 straight to win the SEC tourney and get into the NCAA tournament!

UGA baseball team lost Friday to #21 Arkansas 5-1, but after being down 10-1 after 5 on Sat, comes back to win 15-11 and then win 13-2 today.

The Gymdogs defeated No. 10 UCLA with a season high 197.900 (great for those that understand gymnastics scoring).

UGA softball sweeps South Carlina (3 games) this weekend.

UGA men’s golf finished 2nd in this weekend golf tournament.

UGA Football is about to crank back up for week 2 of spring practice!!!

What a great weekend!

IT’S GREAT TO BE A GEORGIA BULLDOG

By Najeh Davenpoop

March 16, 2008 8:14 PM | Link to this

This Tech fan gives UGA their well-deserves props. I got them pulling the first-round upset.

By Rex

March 16, 2008 8:14 PM | Link to this

They shouldn’t have been lower than a 12 seed, but a.) they are in a relatively easy group of four teams for the first weekend, and b.) do you think the Dawgs really care where they are going or what seed they are?

By eddie from acworth

March 16, 2008 8:14 PM | Link to this

HEY TOMMY I LIKE TO HECKLE….IT’S THE YEAR OF THE DAWG…..AND ALL YOU SELF-RIGHTEOUS NERDS MAKE ME SICK….STEGEMAN WOULD HAVE DONE THE SAME THING FOR THE ACC GUYS…..FACE IT, TECH HAS GOOD FACILITIES BUT YOU NERDS HAVE TO WATCH UGA SUCCEED ON YOUR FLOOR/FIELD…WAAAH WAAH!!!HBTD!!!!!!

By copdawg

March 16, 2008 8:18 PM | Link to this

hey ptc dawg, you are right on. thank you gt for stepping up, maybe we will be able to return the favor some time. what a glorious time to be a dawg, they my make motivational movie about this some day !!!!!!!

By ............................................BuLLdawg

March 16, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this

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Where is Chipper Tower’s Apology to Dennis Felton ?

The Atlantic 10 is a strong men’s basketball conference this season. Xavier Musketeers are a legitimate consensus Top 10 team this season. Just because I haven’t heard of any of the team that they beat, doesn’t alter the fact that Xavier has done very well this season.

Can they beat UGA ?

I don’t think that there are any games in The NCAA Tourney which UGA will win this season.

I was hoping all season long, since before the season started to be in The NIT Postseason Tournament. UGA took Ole Miss’s NCAA Bid, so we are Not In the NIT, and Ole Miss is. Ole Miss should have been in The NCAA Big Dance. But, Ole Miss could not beat UGA when the NCAA committee was sequestered watching them.

Ole Miss is out.

As for this Mark Bradley AJ-C CLOWN, he stated THIS MORNING that there would be AS MANY NCAA bids for The Big Ten (11) and ACC as there would be SEC. I said that was BS.

All along, I said that was BS.

By ............................................BuLLdawg

March 16, 2008 8:23 PM | Link to this

Mark Bradley said this morning the ACC and Big 10 would have as many NCAA bids as The SEC.

The ACC ?

ACC : 4.

Big Ten (11) : 4.

SEC : 6.

Georgia did NOT sit there and cry and whine. UGA went out there with heart and guts and WON. We earned our NCAA bid.

As for Virginia Tech being in the NCAA; they are NOT. And, I told you all along, VT would NOT be.

Maryland ?

I also said all along that Maryland would NOT be.

Georgia Tech, I said that they were NOT as Good as Georgia IS.

In 1983, UGA Won The SEC Tournament SEC Championship. In 1990, UGA Won The SEC Regular Season Championship. In 2008, UGA Won The SEC Tournament SEC Championship.

Georgia Tech had 1 season in which they accomplished ANY of this in The SEC : 1938.

Georgia has a WINNING RECORD. Georgia Tech has a LOSING RECORD.

There are four (4) of the 65 teams in The March Madness who had a tougher strength of schedule than UGA.

Xavier is one of them.

Don’t give me this crap the ACC is the best men’s basketball conference. That’s BS.

According to The NCAA.

A friend pointed out to me that The AJ-C does NOT decide who is fired and who is NOT.

Did you get that Chipper Towers ?

Hey, Chipper Towers, who is the better men’s basketball team this season, Georgia Tech or Georgia ?

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By xaviernut

March 16, 2008 8:24 PM | Link to this

**Hey Georgia bulldogs - I don’t know that congrats are in order because I watched most of your games and they were the most pathetic games I have seen - the SEC really sucks, I mean you guys are like a bunch of dumb inbreds down there in the south. wah, wah, wah about playing 2 games in a day it actually played in your favor as UK was going to wipe you up the night before with all their fans their.

DON’T EVEN DREAM ABOUT A FIRST ROUND WIN - THIS AIN’T FOOTBALL - THIS IS BASKETBALL AND THE SEC SUX AT THAT.

TRY AND NOT SHOOT ANYBODY, FORCE YOURSELF ON A GIRL, OR STEAL FROM ANYBODY OK BULLDOGS….

And for all the Georgia Tech fans on this board - you suck almost as bad as the bulldogs. You are just geeks instead of redneck inbreds.

GO XAVIER!!!!!!!!!!!**

By ............................................BuLLdawg

March 16, 2008 8:24 PM | Link to this

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At UGA, we get it.

At Georgia Tech, they read the AJ-C “sportswriters.

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By CatHater

March 16, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this

At least you beat the hated Kentucky Kittycats. The silver lining of the weekend was that ONLY the Kentucky fans (at least the vast majority of them) never had a chance to see their team play.

By JackP

March 16, 2008 8:28 PM | Link to this

They should not be seeded at all. A team with a 17-16 record with 4 straight wins against poor SEC teams should not be in the NCAA tourney. They will loose in the first round big time.

By Paul

March 16, 2008 8:29 PM | Link to this

The Dogs are lucky to be where they are and should be satisfied(With their record)to get what they have…

By mark

March 16, 2008 8:32 PM | Link to this

Maybe they need to play 2 games aday moere often

By brad

March 16, 2008 8:34 PM | Link to this

The greatest thing is that UGA, most likely, kept Ohio State out of the tournament.

By JacketFan

March 16, 2008 8:36 PM | Link to this

14th seed! They’re lucky they got in.

UGA has to be one of the weakest SEC Hoop champs ever!

maybe 18th seed, if there was such a thing…

By Old Lee Rebel

March 16, 2008 8:37 PM | Link to this

Thoroughly enjoyed Georgia’s phenomenal run in the SEC tournament. I was able to finish a USTA tennis match and get home to see the end. My son a Florida fan took me to the Ga/Fla and I saw a very weak team and I was not impressed. Thank Tech again for their use of their building. I give that factor the reason for winning. Home away from Home.

By A Neutral Observer

March 16, 2008 8:38 PM | Link to this

First, most of the people on this chat need to spell check their rants before they post them. Second, UGA fans seem awfully bitter towards Tech and their fans. UGA has a powerhouse athletic department, draws infinitely more fans to football games (although usually not basketball games), and has a MUCH larger fan base than GT. So why all the animosity? Perhaps it is because Tech has four nat’l titles in football and UGA only has one.

By Rod

March 16, 2008 8:38 PM | Link to this

Way to go Dogs! Thanks Tech, Thatnks for winning a championship for all the racist uga fan posters that was calling for Feltons head.

By eddie from acworth

March 16, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this

hey jack p….check your facts….poor sec?? the tourney invited 6 teams from that poor conference…..are you another jealous tech fan???? awwwww……and xavier-nut…bring it…uga is hot right now….

By big_fort

March 16, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this

Again I say “So much with so little”. Where are the fire Felton guys now. Probably riding Felton’s coat tail by now.

Go Dawgs!!!!!

By Go Dawgs

March 16, 2008 8:42 PM | Link to this

Way to go DAWGS! You are CHAMPIONS and no matter what happens in the NCAA, no one can ever take that away from you

By ............................................BuLLdawg

March 16, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this

No. UGA didn’t keep Ohio State out. UGA took Ole Miss’s bid.

By TDone

March 16, 2008 8:51 PM | Link to this

As the post of record, here is my take:

I think it all says more about the SEC than the merits of Muttland.

THWG!!!

By JP

March 16, 2008 8:56 PM | Link to this

Congrats from a Gator fan. Great story and great teamwork. I am not a bball expert so don’t know if 14 is too low or not. But I hope they beat Xavier!

By JJ

March 16, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this

The no call with 1.2 seconds when Kentucky was inbounding the ball was pathetic. The no call late in the game with Miss State when a Georgia player held a guy so he could not get to the ball was pathetic. Georgia continues to be the luckiest damn school in the nation. The no call against Kentucky was a no brainer. That gets called 99 out of a 100.

By AirForceOne

March 16, 2008 8:59 PM | Link to this

Congrats Dawgs on winning a very unusual SEC tourney. I am a Wildcat fan thru and thru, but you guys did an amazing thing by winning out.

Congrats again…Let’s show em what the SEC can do this year.

By AirForceOne

March 16, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this

Congrats Dawgs on winning a very unusual SEC tourney. I am a Wildcat fan thru and thru, but you guys did an amazing thing by winning out.

Congrats again…Let’s show em what the SEC can do this year.

By GTDawg

March 16, 2008 9:01 PM | Link to this

Stop the press!!! An Xavier fan just talked trash!!!

Xavier is the biggest joke of a school I’ve ever seen…. Don’t ever talk trash about UGA or Tech, the state of Ohio doesn’t have a university in that stupid state that could even hold a candle academically to Tech or UGA…. idiot!

By BAMADAWG

March 16, 2008 9:01 PM | Link to this

Congrats to Coach Felton who has made decisions with players that have made his team suffer throughout a tough season but have cleaned up the UGA program and with a quality recruiting class on the way has it going in the right direction. To all those Tenn fans whose team has had the greatest season in its programs history, the 17-16 Georgia Bulldogs are the SEC CHAMPS. GO DAWGS! Watch out for Pearl going to Indiana.

As for xaviertesticle if the sec sux so bad exactly which conference did the last two B-Ball champions come from.

By Tommy

March 16, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this

Eddie, the beauty of an a* like you is you probably couldn’t name three playera on the roster before Thursday and you probably haven’t been to a game at uga. My hoops hint to you Eddie, the shots from behind the arc are worth three points. Come talk smack to me when you have as many final fours as GT.

By happydawg

March 16, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this

For a team which 6 hours ago had no chance of even being in the tourney, I’m not going to get upset about the seeding.

My take is that probably they should be an 11 seed, about like Kentucky. Then again, to get to the Sweet 16 as an 11, you have to beat a 6 and a 3, just like a 14 will— you just have to beat them in a different order. No problem with the seeding; this is fun.