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By The Sting

June 25, 2008 10:30 PM | Link to this

Congrats from a GT fan on a great and gutsy run. Beckham is future MLB star.

By CAB

June 25, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this

They’ll be remembered for losing and rolling over… not the wins that got them there. Its not necessarily fair, but reality

By james

June 25, 2008 10:32 PM | Link to this

I’m very proud of this team of what they have accomplished throug out of the tournament. Give all the blame for the losses to the umpires that they did not know the strike zone. For the past two games the umpires cost Georgia the games. Go Dawgs

By loser

June 25, 2008 10:32 PM | Link to this

I think worse than losing the series was watching Cerione dropping a F bomb after watching the third strike paint the black. Way to represent UGA on national TV. You embarrassed your team, your parents, and your school. Also, your face looks like a rat.

By QDAWG

June 25, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this

Successful season, but still short of what it should have been.

By JohninJax

June 25, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this

A great team that had a great year. GO DAWGS!!

By grahzny bratchny

June 25, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this

Defintely disappointed, but the season was a success. To make to the championship was a great accomplishment. I’m sure GT fans are very happy that UGA did not win too! BEE masculine today GT and give UGA props, even if UGA has supplanted your program as the best in state.

By How bout them Dogs

June 25, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this

Another GA letdown and Richt wasn’t there but he will be. Watch.

By CoachScott

June 25, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this

Disappointed? All my boys under 12 are in tears. But, how can you not love Fresno State? They just got hot at the right time, and beat lots of great teams to win it. It’ll probably be a movie one day.

By CoachScott

June 25, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this

Disappointed? All my boys under 12 are in tears. But, how can you not love Fresno State? They just got hot at the right time, and beat lots of great teams to win it. It’ll probably be a movie one day.

By Artie

June 25, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this

Perno is an IDIOT!!!! His ego got the best of him in this one…how many times do you let a guy (Detwiler) hurt you????

By BravesFan79

June 25, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this

As a GT fan… i say congrats to UGA on their run, i was rooting for ya.

By guesswho

June 25, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this

I wish they could have pulled it out instead of rolling over and getting stomped by another set of bulldogs in the last two games. However, they still deserve much praise and congratulations for a job well done to make it this far. It’s a pretty safe bet that all but one team in the rest of college baseball would love to be in the position they are in right now—having had the opportunity to compete for a national title.

By john

June 25, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this

not bad for a UGA team. It’s not Gator basketball or football. I mean this was something for UGA fans to get excited about. Now that this silliness is over, time to watch Percy Harvin.

By Janet

June 25, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this

What a terrific season for the DAWGS! The entire baseball team should be proud - they are a class act. This ranks right up there with all of the successful teams from UGA this year. Congratulations to a great group of winners!

By CUFan

June 25, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this

Don’t care for UGA but feel they played well and fans should be proud. Now maybe they will stop bashing the ACC.

By CUFan

June 25, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this

Don’t care for UGA but feel they played well and fans should be proud. Now maybe they will stop bashing the ACC.

By garlandtxsdawg

June 25, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this

the better dogs won !!!!! fresno state is a great team !!!!! uga has nothing to be ashamed about !!! people what i just saw in the last week one was of the best set of kids i have ever seen in fresno state !!! what a team!!! the valley should be proud !!!!! these kids can hit & pitch !!!!! congrats from this uga grad !!!!!

By jacketbacker

June 25, 2008 10:40 PM | Link to this

Thank God for Fresno!!….Somebody finally showed up and didn’t choke against the fleabags…..THWG!!!!!

By gaines

June 25, 2008 10:40 PM | Link to this

I’m a little disappointed but I thought UGA exceeded all expectations just to get there. What was most disappointing was the hype about Fresno State being the Cinderella team. I realize much of the hype is for ratings, etc. Im a bit confused about how a team that was ranked in the pre-season top twenty could be considered a long-shot for the national championship against a team who was not even ranked in the preseason polls. At the start of the CWS, their season records were somewhat similar. And, Fresno State had a much better record last year than UGA. One thing I am not confused about is ESPN commentator, Mike Patrick’s man-crush on half the Fresno State team. Geez Mike, keep it in your pants!

By Tebow

June 25, 2008 10:41 PM | Link to this

looking at all of the UGA players with those silly hair styles is hilarious.

By Fat Sam

June 25, 2008 10:41 PM | Link to this

When iz MV7 coming back to the Falcons ???

By Former Dawg

June 25, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

This season was definitely a success! It’s so hard to get to this point and they should be proud!! PERNO continues to get the job done and I’m proud of the class they showed!! DAMON, give PERNO a raise, he deserves it! I HATE losing, but congrats Dawgs!

By willie

June 25, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

good year ga dogs hold your head high

By Erin

June 25, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

Great season, but major disappointment. Up 5-0 and in the driver’s seat in game 2 and they simply lost it. Even the broadcasters were talking about how tight and nervous GA was. They just had defeat on their faces after they lost the lead last night.

Congrats on a great year though. Months from now, maybe we’ll all be able to remember the year as a whole instead of the last 2 games.

By Fat Sam

June 25, 2008 10:43 PM | Link to this

Hey when iz MV7 coming back to the Falcons ???

By Redcoat Dawg

June 25, 2008 10:44 PM | Link to this

It was still a great season for the Dawgs and we are very proud of them. The boys showed heart and determination.

I have two questions though: 1. Why didn’t they pitch inside to Deitwaller? It seems to me that it would have been easier to tie up his swing with the bad thumb. Instead we left three pitches (actually four) right over the outside part of the plate where he could get full extension. 2. Why did Perno tell the guys night before last that they could not let Fresno state get back into this thing in the second game. It was almost like a self-fulfilling prophesy. It seemed like the team tightened up right after Fresno State went ahead for the first time last night.

There could have been a little better job of coaching IMO

By Clell, UGA class of 1991

June 25, 2008 10:44 PM | Link to this

This is an easy one…….ONCE A DAWG, ALWAYS A DAWG…HOW SWEET IT IS….HBTD, GATA, AND TO HELL WITH GA TECH!!

By GT Fan

June 25, 2008 10:45 PM | Link to this

Good run UGA. Congrats! Look forward to the series next year.

Grahzny Bratchny, don’t get ahead of yourself.

By d-man

June 25, 2008 10:45 PM | Link to this

Very disappointing loss after winning the first game. I don’t think the Dawgs ever recovered from losing the 5-run lead last nite - looked like they were in a funk for this whole game tonite. They were never into the game tonite, especially on offense, left way too many men on base and could not get the big hit when needed. Still, a great year - 2nd in the country is not too shabby!

By Nougafanhere

June 25, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

Hey UGA fans, I guess this loss was also the ump’s fault. Now what crow are you eating. Always can talk the talk but come up short walking the walk…Let’s hope that the “#1”??? ranked football team proves us all wrong. Doubt it… I think that being ranked #1 is a curse all in itself. But than again if you actually played a team…that ranking might actually mean something.

By UGAstudent

June 25, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

I’m way proud of our team and the way they played to make it to the Championship Series. There’s not much you can do though when you run into a buzzsaw like Fresno State at the wrong time and that’s what happened unfortunately. Great season guys.

By Curt in Atlanta

June 25, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

I am here to applaud the Dawgs. They played an outstanding series. To reach the finals is extraordinary. Were I them, I would not hang my head for a minute. They played with guts and determination, and unfortunately only one team can win. The FSU team came up on top tonight, but our guys played like champions. Hats off to the FSU pitcher and the incredible hitting from Detwhiler! He was amazing. However, our guys have heart, a great manager and represent the spirit of UGA. Go Dawgs!

By Fred

June 25, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

Let me quote some Bulldog fans after a recent bowl game where Tech came up short - “You lost to who??? Fresno State??? How embarrassing!!!”

what goes around, comes around.

By FishwaterDawg

June 25, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this

Champions close it down when they must and with a 5-0 lead last night they didn’t do it. Fresno State took this series from them. While UGA was a gritty team and had a good season, this was a choke job and Perno let it happen. I hate it for kids like Beckham and the other Seniors. Is Perno related to Bobby Cox because they manage critical games very similiar to one another.

By Clell, UGA class of 1991

June 25, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this

and TO HELL WITH FLORIDA….by the way, percy rhymes with pus@#&. Nice display of class.

By Obvious answer

June 25, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this

* This is quite obivous! Every team, hold Fresno State, in America would switch places with UGA and be more than happy to be the second best team in the county *

By Gene

June 25, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this

Georgia has nothing to be ashamed of. They played with class and good sportsmanship. I don’t know if Richt was paying attention or was just there for a publicity shot, but his players would do well to emulate the Diamond Dogs.

By Clell, UGA class of 1991

June 25, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this

and TO HELL WITH FLORIDA….by the way, percy rhymes with pus@#&. Nice display of class.

By MVP

June 25, 2008 10:50 PM | Link to this

Like I said ” Choke …..THE OFFICAL DRINK OF THE GEORGIA BULLDAWGS!”

By Diamond Dawg

June 25, 2008 10:51 PM | Link to this

Perno quit on this team in game 2. He left in Harvil to take one for the team then realized after UGA scored 4 in the top of the 7th that it wasn’t over. Perno doesn’t need a raise he should be fined for giving up on a great team.

By DawgCrappy

June 25, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this

At least the UGAy baseball team had a much better season than the overrated football team will have.

By John

June 25, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this

I’m proud of the players for UGA, but the coach lost the series last night in the 3rd when he did not pull the pitcher and let 6 run cross the plate. You pitch to win, not play the next night as proof of tonight’s outcome. Still I’m really proud of how well they did this year.

By Godwgs22

June 25, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this

I don’t think it’s a letdown at all. They got bounced out of the SEC tourney so I don’t think many people were expecting much from them. They represented UGA well, and started it off by beating the #1 team in the nation. I couldn’t be prouder. Same way with all the other sports teams. They have good players coming back, and good ones heading to the pros that will be great players there. They have a great class coming in next year to look forward to also. Congrats for making us proud to be the REAL Dawgs!! ….Now I think I hear Football calling!!!!

By d-man

June 25, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this

Redcoat Dawg, great point about Perno putting so much pressure on his team, saying they HAD TO win game two. I think his strategy backfired and the team was tight and definitely NOT having fun tonite. I too was embarrassed by Cerione showing his butt on national TV - can’t believe Perno would put up with that childish stuff.

By HarvinDaMan

June 25, 2008 10:54 PM | Link to this

Yep runner up again. not too bad. Mens Basketball or Mens Football titles- how long before we can talk about that for UGA? well at least preseason football is ranked high. Way to go UGA Baseball.

By fred russo

June 25, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this

YOU HAVE GOT TO FEEL SORRY FOR BECKHAM WHAT A BALL PLAYER. ONE AND ONLY ONE QUESTION. HOW DID OUR DAWG’S EVER GET THAT FAR WITH THAT HORIBLE PITCHING STAFF. SORRY FELLOW DAWG FANS BUT THE STAFF WAS A BAD JOKE.

By Joakim

June 25, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this

they either shave their heads or wear it all puffy in the back. What is up with UGA students?

By son_sir

June 25, 2008 10:57 PM | Link to this

As a Tech fan, congrats on a great run. Your guys did your school proud and they have nothing to hang their heads about. Beckham is the real deal and Fields is as well. Perno is a class guy. I enjoyed watching your run through the CWS and you are to be commended on the never say die attitude.
Now if you’ll pardon me, I’ll have another drink. My son and I enjoyed the other Dog’s victory immensely and the dead silence in the neighborhood is blissful.

By jack

June 25, 2008 10:57 PM | Link to this

Fresno definately did what they had to do. Hot bats at the right time. But I just got done replaying the game on my DVR and paid very,, very close attention to each pitch,,, and welll,,,,, it was a Tale of Two Strike Zones. Fresno’s pitcher was getting a good 3 to 4 inches down and away all game. Georgia had to be balls on to get a strike call.

But,, that is the way it goes in baseball,,,,, it stinks,, but the men in blue can truely alter the outcome.

Fresno hit the balls that were pitched to them, but the sure did get some help on the defensive side of the game.

Nice run Dawgs,,, hope to see you back then again next year !!

Wuff,, Wufff

By GK

June 25, 2008 10:58 PM | Link to this

UGA’s accomplishments this year - especially after a very poor last season - are remarkable. There’s much to be celebrated. Beckham, Fields, Peisel; you will always be remembered for leading this team the way you did during the 2008 season. Great job Coach Perno. Words of advice for Matt Cerione though…poise, composure, focus, class…find a way to fit these things into your game.

By Ouch!

June 25, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

Tough to consider these so called tech fans on this blog congratulating GA real “hatred” tech fans …. as the rivalry is so often referred.

Don’t remember seeing any well wishes on Tech’s blog when Frenso State beat Tech back in December. But I sure do remember reading plenty of GA fans blasting Tech and being beat by a lowly WAC team ……. Hope it was worth it cus’ Karma sure can be a b***. You got your arses whipped; by a team from the WAC!!

Good night ladies.

By ATL GATOR

June 25, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

2nd place is like last. No one remembers who comes in second.

By Mike

June 25, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

Does anyone remember the team that came in second last year? Didnt think so!!!! ONE WORD…LOSERS!!!!

By noah

June 25, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

yes we are all excited about college baseball. go gators.

By dan

June 25, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this

It’s dissapointing, but the Dawgs deserve congrats on a great season. And you have to give credit where credit is due, Fresno State won those two games. Sure UGA could have played better and it’s easy to focus on the negative, but Fresno State played loose and had fun, and they deserved to win. Good season Dawgs!

By AM1980

June 25, 2008 11:04 PM | Link to this

not so much sad for uga as I am sick of all the espn bias against uga. Why all the disike for Georgia ALL THE TIME???? UGA fans should just boycott espn. I’m not sure I even like Cinderella anymore.

By ATL GATOR

June 25, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this

UGA made history. Lost to the lowest seed ever in any sport and to a guy with 1 thumb no less.

By Michael

June 25, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this

Those last two games were an absolute disgrace. I’d rather have gone two and out.

By Dawg Fan in Fla

June 25, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this

A disappointing end to surprising season, but maybe it (CWS title) wasn’t meant to be. Overall though they were a credit to the game and to UGA. A clump of onions to ESPN to about as biased a commentary as you are likely to hear.

By John

June 25, 2008 11:06 PM | Link to this

What a year! Number 2 in football, SEC Champ in basketball, SEC Champ in baseball and finished #2 in the nation: National Title in gymanastics and golf.

By Coates

June 25, 2008 11:06 PM | Link to this

Major disappointment only because of the way the Bulldogs played N.C. State then Miami and Stanford. You can’t play the way they did then play like a bad high-school team in the championship. The Dawgs attitude was one of entitlement because of the opponent. They made the same kinds of mistakes over and over again in the batters box. No communication in the field. Looked like they were all trying to make a name for themselves. Not taking anything away from Fresno they are the best team in College baseball. Perno needs to start recruiting like a school that is in one of the big 4. Lack of coaching, plus no heart and grit spellid doom.

By Darren in the Springs

June 25, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this

From a Tech fan congrats on the run in Omaha. It looked like they were gonna do it after making another comeback in Game 1, but you have to give the other Bulldog team their dues. That is one scrappy team that never says die.

I too was embarrassed for the state of Georgia when Cerione pulled that crap after he struck out. Talk about poor sportsmanship. You gotta swing the bat when the ump had been calling strikes there from the beginning. Nobody’s fault but his own.

Congrats again.

By THE CATHOLIC HAMMER

June 25, 2008 11:08 PM | Link to this

THEY USE METAL BATS

Folks, baseball that ain’t.

The game of baseball uses WOODEN bats.

Until colleges start using wooden bats, I’m not paying any attention.

Oh, and GOOOOOOOOOOOO PANTHERS, RRRRAAAAWWWWWLLLL!!!!!!!!

By JRGPE

June 25, 2008 11:08 PM | Link to this

Typical UGA! Teamed together with the General Assembly, perennialy low academic standards, and a massive fan base who financially supports them at their fiscal detriment, and the will to destroy a person’s career (Jan Kemp) when it one threatens cheap success… and you still disappoint? What else could you possibly need? Georgia Southern’s and GT’s championships are built on character and are not known for national embarrasment (Jim Harrick, US Congressional censure, etc)!

By Jason

June 25, 2008 11:09 PM | Link to this

Can’t spell Gordon Beckham homers without HGH.

By DWG

June 25, 2008 11:09 PM | Link to this

Congrats to FSU. They played incredible and deserve the title. The dawgs made us proud and had a great run. We just ran into a team of destiny the last 2 nights. It was great watching it all unfold and root on the dawgs this late in the season. I pity the people on this board that spend their time rooting against others - because their team apparently must be a dawg whipping boy. Must be a sad existence. Go Dawgs! and congrats again to the other dogs.

By d-man

June 25, 2008 11:09 PM | Link to this

To Tebow and Noah - you sissies should be watching a fashion show instead of a ball game. Maybe reruns of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy is more your style.

By Charles

June 25, 2008 11:12 PM | Link to this

It is definately time for instant replay in baseball….That terrible call yesterday on what was clearly a ball on a key play was atrocious. Also, did anyone notice that the double play in the 9th looked like the 2nd baseman missed the bag completly…..Not to take anything away from FS…but something needs to change

By Mark

June 25, 2008 11:14 PM | Link to this

Just another example of West Coast Domiance or California in baseball. Much more talent and better coaching on the left coast.

By GATOR CHOMP

June 25, 2008 11:16 PM | Link to this

UGA I know i get on here and we go back and forth talking smack. But i do want to congratulate u guys on a heck of a run I no u guys did’nt win it but at least u made it. GOOD JOB DAWGS!!!!

By Aufever

June 25, 2008 11:16 PM | Link to this

That same upstart college beat Georgia in a Bowl Game recently. Don’t sell Fresno State Short.

By Booby Cux

June 25, 2008 11:19 PM | Link to this

poor coaching job in game tonight for GA. How many times do you pitch to a guy that beats you by himself?

By zeek

June 25, 2008 11:22 PM | Link to this

GO DAWGS. Great Season. Congrats to all of the other UGA Championship teams this year: Mens Tennis, Womens Gymnastics (4th year in-a-row spells DYNASTY), and Equestrian. Here’s looking forward to the 2008-09 seasons!

By Fan

June 25, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this

I thought Fresno State sucked at sports. I heard from some dawg fans over the years Fresno was a joke? Hummmmmm………….

By E

June 25, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this

I am a UGA and GT fan..being born in Atlanta..but the coach blew it..he left pitchers in way too long..he got outcoached..everyone knew their pitchers were tired..I would have felt better if we would at least made them pitch strikes instead of swing and bad pitches and flying out..how many players were left on base..how do you not score down 3 to 0..with a man on third and no outs..its really sad…oh well..I just have a bad feeling this well happen in the football season..with scary playing calling Mark Richt.

By A Nole

June 25, 2008 11:24 PM | Link to this

Congrats UGA. Don’t listen to the critics, but do reflect on what you accomplished. Job well done.

By AC in Boulder

June 25, 2008 11:25 PM | Link to this

Of course the loss is disappointing. All of us DAWG fans feel the hurt, but it was truly a great run and the diamond DAWGS should be proud. Congrats to Fresno State for an impressive win. They conducted themselves with class and are a deserving champion. We will have to settle for championships in golf, tennis, gymnastics, equestrian, and hopefully some other sport that is very close. GO YOU HAIRY DAWGS, SIC ‘EM!!!!

By jas

June 25, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this

Can someone tell me where I can get one of those Fresno State loaded bats? I have a softball game coming up. How does a unrank team more than double the amount of homeruns than the next closes team? Not to mention you have a guy with a torn ligament in his hand going oppiste field with one homerun and 45 rows deep with his second??? Come on….btw his other hit was off the wall. Georgia drop the Nike bats and get with Louisville Slugger TPX Omaha bats..they are loaded for great advertising

By Ha, Ha

June 25, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this

ha, ha to the GA fan proud of the fact that GA came up 2 and 2. Like the other post said, NOBODY (out of the team that choked) can remember who was number 2 a few years removed.

By Go Tech

June 25, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this

Great run by UGA. As a die-hard Tech fan, I am happy to see other GT supporters showing some class and giving the ‘Dawgs the respect they earned.

Great work by ESPN to broadcast the F-bomb by the UGA player. I hope the UGA coaches had a word with the young man about sportsmanship.

By son_sir

June 25, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this

Mr. Ouch, I can hate on UGA with the best of them, but I will also acknowledge the effort of young kids when I see it (Cerione not withstanding……pi$$y attitude). I’ve been there as a college athlete and know the sacrifice and work involved in being one. That said,… bring on football season. It may take a while for CPJ to get us to the level we want to be at on The Flats, but I have the confidence we’ll get there eventually under his leadership. I personally think UGA is vastly overrated considering their schedule, but we’ll see. Go Jackets and THWG !

By son_sir

June 25, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this

Mr. Ouch, I can hate on UGA with the best of them, but I will also acknowledge the effort of young kids when I see it (Cerione not withstanding……pi$$y attitude). I’ve been there as a college athlete and know the sacrifice and work involved in being one. That said,… bring on football season. It may take a while for CPJ to get us to the level we want to be at on The Flats, but I have the confidence we’ll get there eventually under his leadership. I personally think UGA is vastly overrated considering their schedule, but we’ll see. Go Jackets and THWG !

By larry

June 25, 2008 11:36 PM | Link to this

Yes , this is a letdown. But even i didnt expect to get this far.But they had a great season. Fresno State was RANKED in the top 20 preseason so i dont know where espn got the cinderella tag from. Also, Mike Patrick and Orel Hershiser, please do not call anymore games period. Your bias was very obivous the whole series. Even when Georgia won from behind Monday night, you kept talking about Fresno State this, cinderella that. Please go find another line of work.

By mark @ Fresno

June 25, 2008 11:36 PM | Link to this

I really think you UGA fans need to take a closer look at what just happened to your baseball team. Fresno State just beat some of the best teams in the nation all the way thru the regionals and all I hear the fans saying is that the umpires sucked or that your head coach sucked. Also ESPN was hyping all the talk about what Fresno State would accomplish if they won the National Championship. Well guess what ? They did it and I don’t hear too many people giving them credit. Uga did not choke and if anyone of the kids were mine i would be very proud of the way they handled themselves. They just got beat by another great team that had fate on their side. Go Bulldogs.

By anthony

June 25, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this

Why wasn’t Olson dropped down in the order. He was only batting a little over 100. His lack of production was really hurt us. This was a really bad coaching mistake.

By Humble Fan

June 25, 2008 11:39 PM | Link to this

To coach Perno and the UGA baseball team: Congratulations on a great season and a great run! You guys have been a joy to watch and deserve a ton of credit.

To the Fresno State team and staff: A well deserved national championship to a team that earned every bit of it.

To UGA fans: Go Dawgs. Its a lot of fun to be in contention for a national championship.

To the other supporters: thank you for your support, regardless of the team you typically root for. Good baseball is good baseball and these players were awesome.

To the rest of you: Your negative comments about the players and coaches are disappointing. Take a look in the mirror and honestly tell me if you could play as hard, as smart, and as well as anyone on either of these teams. When you finally reach the conclusion that no you can’t, I’ll be happy to accept your apology.

By willie

June 25, 2008 11:43 PM | Link to this

i wonder how many people on here call themselfs christins

By George

June 25, 2008 11:46 PM | Link to this

From a Tech student, congrats UGA. You had a great season and a great run, and should be proud of it.

By 31906jacket

June 25, 2008 11:47 PM | Link to this

Great run by the Dawgs. I haven’t seen a team hit like this team in years. Fresno got hot but the state is still proud of you. We’ll see you in November. THWG GO JACKETS!!!

By jas

June 25, 2008 11:50 PM | Link to this

I just found a Fresno State bat on EBAY. It says…bat barely used, has never hit a ball less than 450ft, must sell quickly before confiscated by the NCAA. Ignore the illegal stamp on the barrel. Shipping not included

By kmartin

June 25, 2008 11:50 PM | Link to this

congrats on a strong run and lots of comebacks - in the regionals after losing to lipscomb, against miami, stanford, and fresno!

just asking too much to do it over and over and over. fresno was loose and jumped on that uga pitching - officiating or not - 19 runs is 19 runs. UGA was not gonna score 20. and only 1 run tonight - no clutch hitting with RISP. hats off to fresno and that detwiler kid who rewrote the record books. who would’ve pitched to him after his 2nd hit? bad call, but FSU would’ve scored more than one run no matter what

By GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

June 25, 2008 11:50 PM | Link to this

Unlike the classless UGAy fans, us “Nerds” are proud of their accomplishments, the only major college in the State of Georgia with a degree offered in “Physical Education” or whatever it is they’re calling it these days. Perhaps it’s those “PE” graduates that can’t spell the word “dog”.

By hoopsluvr

June 25, 2008 11:51 PM | Link to this

Congrats, UGA. No one would have beaten FSU in this series. UGA barely won game 1. Fred Russo hit the nail on the head about UGA’s pitching. 33 runs in 3 games????

By Jerry in Fresno

June 25, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this

To the UGA community:

Your Bulldogs (as opposed to the Fresno Bulldogs) were admirable in their skills, raw talent and sportsmanship.

I believe that I speak for many here in Fresno with appreciation at the way your team played. Trust me - we were ALL worried when up by five in the ninth.

I applaud Georgia for their stellar season and remarkable resilience. UGA’s sportsmanship and dignity in this game - in this whole series - has resulted in my admiration.

I don’t expect Fresno to go this far next year, but I will be pulling for UGA in their endeavors. I can proudly say, “Go Bulldogs” and have no care about the question, “Which one?”

Cheers to UGA and its fans. You all have shown what this is all about, and will be welcome here in Fresno. UGA, its players and its fans are amazing.

By cindy rella

June 25, 2008 11:56 PM | Link to this

espn says that this FSU team was the lowest ranked ever to have won the NC in ANY sport! 89th RPI! we just witnessed one of the greatest runs ever! Reminds me of the great NC State - Valvano tourney run in 83

wow - hats off to fresno… longest of the long shots!

By AC in Boulder

June 26, 2008 12:06 AM | Link to this

christins?

By Fresno Joe

June 26, 2008 12:16 AM | Link to this

COngratulations to both Bulldog teams for successful seasons. Fresno State just went on a magical run. Truly a season for the ages. Maybe this can be the start of a healthy rivalry. Football season is just around the corner…..I would like Fresno States chances. Remember Tech? Shall we tee it up? Go you ‘Dogs!

By ButlerDawg

June 26, 2008 12:22 AM | Link to this

Still think they should have “blacked-out” Rosenblatt.

By Paul Lange

June 26, 2008 12:22 AM | Link to this

As a faculty member at Fresno State for over 30 years, and a super Bulldog fan, it is obviously extremely exciting for me to celebrate our first mens national championship. Having read the comments from UGA fans, I bvelieve both your team and your fans deserve a lot of credit for your great sportsmenship. Your team played grat, and either team could have won. Congradulations to both!

By BullBlog

June 26, 2008 12:24 AM | Link to this

Fresno State has a Date - With Destiny! ! ! FUGA ! ! ! Good Series for All! ! !

By Alan

June 26, 2008 12:24 AM | Link to this

For those questioning whether Fresno was a ‘Cinderalla’

Best of all All their seniors are getting a degree.

Congrats to Fresno State and Georgia….both should be proud.

By Ice Man

June 26, 2008 12:28 AM | Link to this

The plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies room.

By Booby Cux

June 26, 2008 12:29 AM | Link to this

Second place ant so bad you just don’t get a trophy. How bout them dawgs.

By FresnoFan

June 26, 2008 12:35 AM | Link to this

I have read many comments on this blog, dicounting and mocking Fresno St. One sticks out in my head after game 1, “bull pups”. Well, we now see who the real pups were, GA bull “whipped pups” with their tails between their legs. I read so many excuses, bad officiating, bad this, blah, blah, blah. No excuses from Fresno, just played and WON. I’m tired of the biased against West Coast teams. Maybe this will knock you off your high-horse and help you realize that sports don’t only exist East of the Mississippi.

By Dieharddawg

June 26, 2008 12:42 AM | Link to this

I am highly disappointed with the loss. Can someone please tell me why with runners on first and third with no outs we did not bunt to move the runners over. I even asked my 13 yr old shortstop son who bats third what he would have done he replied “I would have bunted to move the runners” and we made Deitweiler look like an all-star. Dave is a good coach but I don’t think we took full advantage of our opportunties.

By cheeto

June 26, 2008 12:46 AM | Link to this

Well it’s always the fault of the coach when a team loses. What exactly was he supposed to tell his team “Ya’ll go out there and lose the second game” Yeah right! Fresno State had the bats and the pitching for the last two games. The better team won. Enough said.

By Benjamin Baxter

June 26, 2008 1:00 AM | Link to this

I’m pretty excited. That’s because I’m a Fresno State fan. Woo.

By hman

June 26, 2008 1:17 AM | Link to this

Congrats to Fresno. They played out of this world. Ive never seen a team put on an offensive display like that. Unfortunate that UGA had to run into them…bad timing. Now, as far as the Cinderella label…that is total hype. Fresno WON their conference tournament. They were 18th in the preseason poll. UGA wasnt even on the list. The state of California is where the majority of the schools holding national titles in baseball reside which means that much of Fresno’s interleague play is against pretty tough competition. That being said, of course they would rack up more losses. (funny how that never seems to be an issue when everyone dings SEC football teams for losses against tough comptetition). No offense to UGA but the SEC isnt exactly known for baseball. UGA got knocked out of the SEC tournament. SO, to all you “fresno state is the best cinderella story ever” folks, the facts tell a different story. Fresno was a solid team that got hot when it counted. Kudos to them. Tournament time is when it counts!

By kdub

June 26, 2008 1:21 AM | Link to this

Three statements that make me laugh (just to name a few)… 1.) Sadam has weapons of mass destruction; 2.) I did not have sexual relations with that woman; 3.) Fresno state is a cinderella team.

ESPN and Mike Patrick pulled a Karl Rove on America!

By themadman

June 26, 2008 1:32 AM | Link to this

Good Golly…Fresno sure can swing the bat! What a inspiring story! Is it true that they were all orphans, had to overcome life-threatening diseases, and each has at least one prosthetic limb? That’s what I heard. What a miraculous story!!

By Dave in Fresno

June 26, 2008 1:51 AM | Link to this

Congrats to UGA on a fine season. There is no shame in finishing second. It is disappointing to read all the whiners here complaining about the strike zone, loaded bats, etc. You simply ran into a hotter team. Give Fresno State their props without excuses. Then again, the SEC thinks they’re God’s gift to sports. Matt Cerione is an embarrassment to your school. What a little jerk. Beckham is a stud, but he needs to give Patrick Swayze his hair back. Beck must own the 80’s DVD of “Roadhouse”. Fresno owns the GA schools!!!

By donjerico

June 26, 2008 2:17 AM | Link to this

To Dave in Fresno:

The University of Georgia has won more national titles this year alone than Fresno State has in it’s ENTIRE history. You don’t own the GA schools. You own two trophies. Aside from that, Congrats to Fresno St. for an unbelievable run and well-earned title.

By Rod

June 26, 2008 2:28 AM | Link to this

Isn’t it amazing? A coach takes a team with a losing record in ‘07 to the CWS finals in ‘08 and moms with 13 year old shortstops want to question his judgment. Arizona State fans blistered their coach in the blogs after losing the super regional to FSU and now seem silly for having done so. How much sillier do UGA fans sound complaining about Perno?

You do not win every game and every loss is not the reason to weep, even if it is the CWS finals. Life has losses but this UGA team won more than it lost, met or exceeded every reasonable goal and conducted itself with dignity. Now you negative “fans” get a grip and ask yourself again, “what is or, who has a problem?”

By grumble

June 26, 2008 2:29 AM | Link to this

thankfully, there is no BCS for baseball. neither team would have made it to the championship game.

By Green_V

June 26, 2008 2:44 AM | Link to this

Congratulations, UGA for your great season and great series. It was a dogfight -no doubt. Our west coast Dogs were just a team of destiny this year and they were not going to be denied. Good luck in football and don’t be afraid to cheer for your west coast brothers. We open our season at Rutgers on Sep 1 on ESPN and play Toledo, Wisconsin (in Fresno) and UCLA this year. 6 games on ESPN. Join us at barkboard.com.

Peace, out… Green V

Fresno State Bulldogs - the Pride of the Valley

By Baseball is the Heart of American Sports

June 26, 2008 3:01 AM | Link to this

What kind of underdog is Fresno State? Ignore their record for a moment and look at the final scores of their postseason games. In the post season all of their losses were close games in doubt until the last two innings. Most of their wins were blowouts. They didn’t just barely get over the hump or barely beat teams, they went out and thumped the best teams in the country. Hats off to those guys over on the West. I’d say what separates them from all other cinderellas I can think of is that they didn’t win by being on their best and squeaking by struggling opponents; They won handily.

In other words, they were not a lucky postseason team getting favorable matchups or favorable bounces…They came together and were clearly the most dominant team in the country throughout the postseason tournaments. This may not get the national attention of David Carr and the Bulldog teams that could beat everyone in the country except WAC teams, but to me this is the most outstanding showing we’ve seen of the West Bulldogs on the East Coast.

By gainesville georgia dawg

June 26, 2008 3:38 AM | Link to this

It was a GREAT season but a DISAPPOINTING loss. Coach has to learn when to use the intentional walk to keep key players from ripping you. Georgia was out-coached and outplayed. When Georgia is good … they’re good and when they’re flat … they are really flat. Where was the fire and zeal and go get it attitude of a winner? FS definitely wanted it worse than the dawgs.

I feel the coaching decisions had a lot to do with the losses. Bring on the football dawgs and let’s see a real winner. Congratulations Diamond Dogs.

By gainesville georgia dawg

June 26, 2008 3:39 AM | Link to this

It was a GREAT season but a DISAPPOINTING loss. Coach has to learn when to use the intentional walk to keep key players from ripping you. Georgia was out-coached and outplayed. When Georgia is good … they’re good and when they’re flat … they are really flat. Where was the fire and zeal and go get it attitude of a winner? FS definitely wanted it worse than the dawgs.

I feel the coaching decisions had a lot to do with the losses. Bring on the football dawgs and let’s see a real winner. Congratulations Diamond Dogs.

By bubba3baseballhead

June 26, 2008 4:20 AM | Link to this

Fresno State just got hot, very hot are the right time. The GA Dawgs did good and have nothing to be ashame of. They will do well next year.

By Kevin

June 26, 2008 6:21 AM | Link to this

Well we lost i bet the AJC writer who was pickin GT are Miami is happy now. See Georgia blow it n lose to a bad team from Fresno state.And i don’t care what u say about they did it by beatin Ga coach who did a Bobby cox…Remember we won 1990 the coach was who was here not from Georgia was why we won in 1990.Now we in 2008 n Petro are whoits played to lose n coach it…kudos to Fresno state no hand claps for Ga bulldogs!

By Danny

June 26, 2008 6:36 AM | Link to this

Ha ha ha. This bleeding heart crap from my fellow Tech fans is sickening. Please tell me how many of the redneck Georgia fans would be patty Tech on the back if we came up one game short. NONE OF THEM. The Doggies lost. I”M HAPPY ABOUT IT TOO. My fellow Tech fans, you need to keep that chip on your shoulder ALL year round.

By Big Al

June 26, 2008 6:37 AM | Link to this

Please don’t give my doggie a bone. He might CHOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By DawgCrappy

June 26, 2008 6:44 AM | Link to this

At least the UGAy baseball team had a much better season than their professional football team will have.

By Professor

June 26, 2008 7:05 AM | Link to this

Exam questions for today (correct answers worth 50 points towards your total score):

By I was rooting 4 Fresno

June 26, 2008 7:24 AM | Link to this

I’m from Georgia have been for 45 years and I was rooting for Fresno State, I loved it. Way to go Fresno congrats…

By Mike

June 26, 2008 7:24 AM | Link to this

Unfortunately, this is typical Georgia in major sports…never seem to be able to get over the hump- we seem to think we have won it before its said and done. Hope the football team takes note-

By 82DAWG

June 26, 2008 7:28 AM | Link to this

Absolutely a disappointment. Exactly like the 1996 Braves Yankees World Series. No one remembers the wins to get there. All you remember is being on the cusp of winning the World Series and then choking. There is no other way to explain it and no other way to remember it. Its a shame but that’s the way it is.

By H from Marietta

June 26, 2008 7:28 AM | Link to this

Hee Hee Hee!!! Kinda reminds me of GT in ‘04 in the national championship game in basketball… Seems to me that all Georgia-based teams wet the bed when it’s crunch time for a major sport D-1 national title…

By bb

June 26, 2008 7:32 AM | Link to this

As you know, even the best teams can lose two in a row to a less talented Bulldogs team in the NCAA tournament. :)

Seriously, how can this be seen as anything less than a successful season for the UGA team. They should be proud of their team and enjoy the success, they had a great team.

Congrats on a great run from a GT fan.

By SickandTired

June 26, 2008 7:33 AM | Link to this

Ok Dawgs. Great season and I admire the grit and scrappy nature that you used to get to the championship game. Great season for Fresno too. My main concern is the mental stability of the Dawg Nation. Hope you enjoyed the little appetizer last night. It’s gonna be just like this fall unfortunately. The disappointment will be ten fold and I can’t wait to hear the calls for the coaching staff to be fired when that schedule takes its toll. But hey, you got a set of black jerseys on the way to “Black Out” Sanford. And to save money you’ll already have the appropriate color to wear to the funeral of your season this fall.
ABG (anybody but georgia)

By DawgCrappy

June 26, 2008 7:34 AM | Link to this

Professor- in your lame attempt to bemuse any Tech posters, you forgot to mention that UGAy CHOKED! Also, you failed to reference that UGAy is an inferior Cow College.

By Barry

June 26, 2008 7:39 AM | Link to this

**Nothing to hang your heads about! The Georgia DAWGS played one heck of a Series and had a great season! To all of you that keep putting the DAWGS down, I have a question for you,”Where was your team when Georgia was playing in the World Series?” Yeah, just what I thought!!!! GO DAWGS and CONGRATULATIONS on one heck of a Season!!!!!!!!!!!!

By DawgCrappy

June 26, 2008 7:48 AM | Link to this

Hypocritical Barry- stop whing. UGAy fans are the notorious for berating rival teams on these blogs, especially when they fail. BTW, why did you quote yourself? That fine GA Cow College education has really paid off for you?

By TR

June 26, 2008 7:49 AM | Link to this

Perno had a great year but just how smart is it to continuously pitch to Detweiler when he was singlehandely kicked Ga’s butt? If they were still playing right now he would still be knocking in rbi’s! No the greatest coaching every seen in the CWS.

By Give Me a Break

June 26, 2008 7:49 AM | Link to this

I was gonna come on here and mention something about a choke. I saw Bekham and Fields both play last