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Rounding Out The CPS

2012-01-05T07:57:00.000-05:00

After taking a break over the Christmas holiday, I thought I'd post how the Coleman Playoff System played out leading up to the National Championship game. If you've not read about the CPS you can click here to get up to speed.

Here are the match-ups for round 3:

Here are the match-ups for round 4:

What are these results based on? Nothing more than my scattered brain!

Round 2 of the CPS

2011-12-16T11:19:00.001-05:00

Last week, I posted the beginning of my second annual Coleman Playoff System for NCAA Division IA football. Here are the results after the first round, and the bracket for round II.

Their were only two upsets in this hypothetical simulation (if I had time, I thought about using NCAA on the PS3) of round 1.

TCU, with a strong defensive showing, limited the Arkansas Razorbacks to only 13 points in a 21-13 shocker. It must have been a hangover from that blowout Arkansas took at the hands of the nation's #1 team, LSU.

The other upset may have been no shock at all as the #9 Wisconsin Badgers took out the #8 Kansas State Wildcats easily with a 38-3 victory.

Coleman Playoff System 2011

2011-12-09T10:23:00.013-05:00

My original posts on the Coleman Playoff System (CPS) started a few years ago, and here is the way it is set up (Skip to the bracket if you already know the format for the CPS):

A wise man once told me that "opinions are sort of like rear ends; everybody has one, and most of them really stink!" With that in mind, I'm going to try and explain to y'all the way major college football SHOULD decide it's National Champion at season's end.

I'm no expert on the current BCS formulas for ranking the top 25 teams, but I have found that it is becoming more and more accurate as the system has been tweaked over the years. The CPS will use that top 25 ranking to aid in a 16 team playoff system that seems like a no-brainer solution to me.

There is no doubt that some of the 11 conferences are stronger than others. Even so, the winner of each of those conferences is going to receive an automatic seeding in my playoff bracket. That leaves 5 remaining spots to finalize the 16 team bracket. The CPS then takes the 5 highest ranked non-conference winners left in the BCS rankings to fill those remaining spots.

Here is the end of regular season 2011 BCS top 25 rankings: (Conference Champs are marked with a *)
1 *LSU 1.0000 (SEC)
2 Alabama .9419
3 *Oklahoma State .9333 (Big 12)
4 Stanford .8476
5 *Oregon .7901 (Pac 12)
6 Arkansas .7687
7 Boise State .7408
8 Kansas State .6827
9 South Carolina .6553
10 *Wisconsin .6374 (Big Ten)
11 Virginia Tech .5190
12 Baylor .4977
13 Michigan .4794
14 Oklahoma .4603
15 *Clemson .4218 (ACC)
16 Georgia .4119
17 Michigan State .3883
18 *TCU .3869 (Mountain West)
19 Houston .3504
20 Nebraska .2606
21 *Southern Miss .1918 (Conference USA)
22 Penn State .1305
23 *West Virginia .1233 (Big East)
24 Texas .0876
25 Auburn .0584

Unranked Conference Champions that would be listed in the CPS: Arkansas State (Sunbelt), Northern Illinois (Mid American), & Louisiana Tech (WAC).
The remaining 5 teams that are going to receive a bid are in green in the BCS top 25 above.

Now that you have digested all of that, here is what the first round match-ups would look like in the Coleman Playoff System (CPS) (Seedings are beside each team, and they are calculated based on rankings, and the bracket is pictured below):

1) LSU
2) Alabama
3) Oklahoma State
4) Stanford
5) Oregon
6) Arkansas
7) Boise State
8) Kansas State
9) Wisconsin
10) Clemson
11) TCU
12) Southern Mississippi
13) West Virginia
14) Arkansas State
15) Northern Illinois
16) Lousianna Tech

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This playoff is very straightforward and leaves little room for questions. The CPS has some intriguing match-ups as well! The only real question that remains, is how to work this system into a blend of using the current bowl venues/sponsors. I could give my opinion on that, but I have talked enough for now. It's a damn shame that the Dawgs didn't make the playoffs this year, but next year...LOOK OUT CPS!

Let me know what you guys think about this system! I will post hypothetical match-ups and outcomes in the coming days, so come back if you are curious as to who prevails in the 2011 version of the CPS!

The Curious Case Of Bobo

2011-12-07T15:10:00.003-05:00

This week, I stumbled across some old VHS tapes from my speech class at The University of Georgia dating back to 2001. In those archives, I had written a speech about the firing of former coach Jim Donnan. Aside from the "off the field problems", I highlighted Donnan's abismal record agaisnt rivals Florida, Tennessee, GaTech, and Auburn, along with the poor performance of the offense. As I listened to my own speech, I began to think "dang, am I ever satisfied with the offensive of my team?".

The short answer to that question is this: No, I am the type of personality that is always looking for a way to make things I love better (just ask my wife and kids). Some may say it's a major flaw of mine, but others say it is why they love me. On second thought, I'm an Atlanta Falcons fan, and I tend to like the offensive coordinating of Mike Mularkey; so, there I can be satisfied! :)
I write this blog post today mostly as an answer to a question posed by The Senator over at Get The Picture . This is in response to some comments that went on in one of his post game threads after last Saturday's loss to the LSU Tigers. Linked Here is the article I commented on, and a small portion of the comment thread went a little something like this:

Andy Coleman

Senator, you’re right on about that series being the pivotal point in the game. That series was followed by 3 more just like it, even into the 3rd quarter. Bobo stalled, and the crap hit the fan.

Senator Blutarsky
If you think I’m pinning the loss on Bobo, you’re overstating my point.

Andy Coleman

I know you’re not on the new OC train like I have been for the past four years, I’m just amazed that you admit how crucial it was when we nutted up on that series. Do you recognize that there may be a direct correlation between play calling changing all of the sudden during a game, and Murray going all bankers mid game?

Senator Blutarsky
Both Bobo and Murray were dealing with an offensive line physically challenged all night, running backs who had trouble hitting the holes faster than LSU’s linebackers closed them and receivers who couldn’t hold on to passes to save their lives. I really doubt Murray was thinking to himself on that third down play, “I gotta do something here… Bobo’s playcalling is killing us.” He was just a kid in a pressure situation trying to make a play to help his team. It blew up. Hopefully he’ll learn from his mistake. That’s all I recognize.

Andy Coleman
I bet Murray wondered why he was handing it off up the gut on 1st and 2nd down for the 4th possession in a row, only to have Crowell/Thomas run into a wall. There are ways to neutralize D-lines, and off tackle dives and draws on 1st and 2nd down are not them.

Senator Blutarsky
“There are ways to neutralize D-lines”? How closely were you watching the game? It wasn’t just LSU’s d-line that was an issue. Those linebackers were obscenely fast closing down the gaps. It was clear that Georgia’s running backs weren’t prepared for that. Although to be fair, until you play against them, I’m not sure how you could be prepared.

Andy Coleman
Ok, let me change my post to “neutralize fronts”. Either way, same point. Please understand that I think LSU was a better team than the Dawgs. But, I don’t want that to be the case in a few years. I want what is best for this team, and in my (I’m a virtual nobody, but a loyal alum/fan none-the-less) opinion, Bobo ain’t it! Bobo makes top dollar, and we have proven (Grantham) that top dollar can get you a whole lot more if you pick wisely.

From that point on, there were literally almost 100's of other comments from me, people that think I'm a moron who know's nothing about football, people that agree with me (this fellow "Adam" had some GREAT insight), and even a few more comments here and there from The Senator. If your interested, the comment thread is up to 194 at this time, and there is some fairly great conversation if you pick through the trolls.

It's not posted above, but soon thereafter in the conversation, The Senator called me out and asked "Who’s a “balls out” OC in your mind?", and then several of his blog readers back him up in that notion and dared me to name a possible replacement for Mike Bobo if I am such a genius.

Before I tell you my answer to that challenge, let me take a second to give my true stance on Mike Bobo as the offensive coordinator at The University of Georgia. I sit here today and proclaim that Mike Bobo is not the worst possible choice of OC that we could be graced with at this time, and admittedly so, the man can seemingly call plays with exceptional success from time to time, even for the course of entire games! Take the 2011 Auburn game for example; need I say more? That was a thing of beauty from where I was sitting in the end zone of Sanford Stadium. It's documented in probably 5-10 forums on various blogs that I was stunned at how on fire our offense was coming out of the gate against LSU last Saturday, minus the dropped touchdown passes.

To sum up my thoughts from the SECCG, I'll just post a comment from my ever so popular post after the game:

I did a poor job of fully explaining my qualms with Bobo's play calling on this particular blog because I forget that all readers haven't read all of my posts on UGABlog, where, many times I've given specific analysis of why I think this team deserves a better coordinator. I know that people who get on here and anonymously call me names have not (nor are they going to) read everything I have ever written about Bobo. Those who know me have heard my criticism of Bobo's Gameday coaching for 4 years. Those people also know that Mike Bobo is my 3rd favorite UGA quarterback of all time.

As far as "fault" is concerned, where have I ever said that it was Bobo's fault that we lost. I know why we lost to LSU. They were a much more well-rounded football team that didn't make mistakes or drop touchdown passes.

What I do believe about the SECCG is this: the offensive game plan took a drastic turn late in the first half. At one point, there were 4 straight possessions where we ran it between the tackles on 1st & 2nd down, only to get stuffed and then put Murray's head on a platter on 3rd and long against a pissed off defense full of future NFLers. We had them on the ropes the whole first half, then the script ran out, Bobo got nervous and saw that our defense was playing lights out....then, The Shit Hit The Fan. The only chance in hell the Dawgs had at winning that game was to play balls out on offense until our defense had the game in hand. After our offense and special teams wet the bed, the defense said WTF!

After writing that post, the boys over at DawgSports.com put up an article that explained things better than I could ever dream of, and here is that link in case you're interested; "Improving the Georgia Offense for 2012: a Tough Call".

WHO WOULD BE A POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT FOR OUR NEW OC?

I can honestly say that I have toiled over this question more in the past 3 days than I am proud to admit. It's been to the point that my wife politely requested I stop researching and spend some quality time with the family. It was at that point that I realized I would be wasting my time trying to spit out actual names of who I think would be viable candidates for the OC job at UGA.

The actual conclusion I came to is simple. If I were Mark Richt & Greg McGarity, I would conduct a search for my new OC in the following way. First, I would put the word out on the street that I was looking for a young (sub 50), energetic candidate that has a coaching philosophy similar to that of Steve Spurrier and/or Sean Payton. I'm not saying that my new OC has to run the same offensive scheme as those guys because I tend to love the pro-set (with spread undertones) that we currently run at Georgia. What I'm saying is that I want a guy who is cut in that mold. The kind of guy that lives and breathes offensive adaptation. Adapting to your personell; adapting to your opponent; adapting to the flow of the game; mostly, not set on doing something one way just because that's the way I do it by God.

Now I know for a fact, that after some of my deerest fans read this post, they are going to call me out on some sort of contradiction they feel that is embedded within this post. To that I say, bring it on! Let's just hope that we can get some honest debate instead of all the "douchebag, moron, a$$hole, idiot, etc...". It's not that I can't handle those comments (I am actually genuinely amused by most of them), it's just that I love a good debate better than anything in the world. Especially when it is something I am so passionate about, The Georgia Bulldawgs! So, to all of you that have it in your heads that I am not a "real UGA fan", I wish you could peer in my heart brother because there ain't much I love more in the land than the Dawgs, Bobo or no Bobo!

GATA

Grantham Leaves Because of Bobo

2011-12-03T19:29:00.002-05:00

I'm going to go out on a limb here and predict that this is Todd Grantham's last year in Athens unless we get a real offensive coordinator and special teams coach to cover his back.

Deshaun Watson, Best of 2014

2011-11-28T07:57:00.002-05:00

Listen up recruting powers at UGA! It's never too early to offer a future superstar like Deshaun Watson from Gainesville High School. The sophomore pheonom is proving that he is a big time player while ending Sandy Creek's 40+ game winning streak in the final 8 of the AAA state playoffs last Friday night. Here's an article with highlight film from the game last week: Gainesville Stuns Sandy Creek

Here's a quick look at his sophomore stats so far this season as well. Passing: 190/320 for 2,833 yards, 38TDs & 6ints. Rushing: 139 carries for 860 yards & 14 TDs. Did I mention that he's also averaging 41 yards per punt the few times he has had to kick it away this season.

Those stats are amazing and all, but they really don't even tell half of the story on this superstar! The recruting forums are calling him "the next Cam Newton". I say (because I know him personally) that's crazy! He's got WAY more intangibles than Cam Newton (I coached against him) ever thought about having. Namely, he's a scholar in the classroom!

Has Blair Walsh Made Mike Bobo A More Aggressive Play Caller?

2011-11-13T08:37:00.001-05:00

There's no question that the Dawgs have become a much more aggressive bunch on the offensive side of the ball over the past three games, and most Dawgfans couldn't be happier about that. Don't give me that "Auburn has no defense" crap; they're the defending National Champs, period.

For the first time in a long time, it seems like Murray and the boys are on a mission to score TDs, a lot of them, and not just settle for points of the kind that come in 3s. Kevin Butler actually brought the Walsh topic up on the call in show last night while I was riding home from Athens. Has Mike Bobo become more aggressive on offense because of our woes in the kicking game? I would say that something obviously changed, and please keep it up because their ain't much better than whipping Auburn's a$$ the way we did yesterday!. Beating Tech and LSU will be!

Just When I think Bobo Can't Get Any Dumber...

2011-11-07T16:29:00.002-05:00

We go out and put on a showing like we did Saturday against, albeit crappy competion, New Mexico State.

That being said, I feel that it is only right that I praise the man at the helm of playcalling for the Dawgs when we fair well. Since, Lord knows, I give him all kinds of hell usually!

Go Dawgs! Payback is a BIAT$H AUBARN!

Georgia, Offer Deshaun Watson Now

2011-11-03T07:58:00.003-04:00

I really hope that the powers that be in Athens are paying attention to this kid that plays just a short 40 minute drive from Athens. UGABlog is going to do a spotlight on this sophomore recruit in a few weeks, for now, just take a look. The kid can play! He will be one of the top rated players in the nation in 2014!

Here's a snapshot of Gainesville High School's Deshaun Watson so far this season.

Through 9 games, here are his stats:
Passing: 118/197, 1900 yards, 25 TDs
Rushing: 65 carries, 451 yards, 7 TDs
(Keep in mind that he usually only plays the first half each week because they have 9 blowout wins.)

Not to mention the kid is at least 6'2", 190lbs already...in the 10th grade!

How Many 7th String Running Backs Have Started Before

2011-11-01T15:44:00.001-04:00

~~King~~---~~Ealey~~---~~Samuel~~---~~Crowell~~---~~Thomas~~---~~Malcome~~---Harton

Does this mean that Brandon Harton gets the start???

Favoritism By The SEC Officials

2011-10-20T08:17:00.001-04:00

I feel like my limited blogging this season has all been directed towards the bashing of good ol' Coach Bobo. I'll give him a break this week and point out the fact that whoever makes the decisions on suspensions in the SEC offices are a bunch of IDIOTS.

Should Kwame Geathers have been suspended for punching someone last week after they tried to end his career? I think not, but even if you say yes, was what he did anywhere near as bad as Nick "The Thug" Fairley last year against the Dawgs?

Fairely gets and atta boy for trying to injure a player, and Geathers gets punished for defending himself.

The official statement from the SEC was that "any issues would be handled between the conference office and the institution."

The translation: Auburn has been put on alert that Fairley will be suspended if he engages in any more late hits.

The SEC reviewed tape of the Georgia game and several of Fairley’s hits on Murray. Fairley was penalized in the third quarter when he led with his helmet and hit Murray in the back after Murray had already released the pass.

The fact that Fairley was penalized on the play probably contributed to his not being suspended.

Double standard anyone?

Quote of the Year About "Conservative Coaching"

2011-10-16T10:55:00.000-04:00

I was reading my blog roll this morning when I came across this perfect quote from a comment thread in Leather Helmet Blog's post.

I'm sure everyone is upset. Just be glad you aren't a Bama or LSU fan. Did you see all those risky touchdowns they scored in the second half? Their fans must be livid.

It's hard to argue with that unless you just concede that their programs are light years ahead of ours.

What More Proof Do We Need Dawg Fans?

2011-10-02T12:17:00.001-04:00

I have been consistantly vocal about my disdain for Mike Bobo's coaching abilities for the past 3 years. I wondered about the appointment to OC when it took place, and now I hate it more and more each day. I don't give a rat's behind how many 500 yard performances he "coaches" us to, the man is not a good coach.

My two biggest arguments as to this notion are 1) Aaron Murray has gotten progressively worse this year; and 2) Coach Bobo cannot adapt AT ALL when other defenses do during a game (yesterday against MSU, was the offense lost in the second half).

OK naysayers, let's hear why Bobo is the man for the job?

Beating Ole Miss Is Like Dating A Tech Cheerleader

2011-09-26T14:16:00.003-04:00

A win is a win is a win. First and foremost, let's get that out of the way. I am glad we put up a W in the SEC win column, and got our record back to .500.

Now, even though it was an SEC win, I am not all that satisfied with what took place Saturday. I can't really put my finger on what exactly I think dissatisfied me, but I sort of equate it to the feeling of hooking up with a cheerleader from Georgia Tech.

I mean, on one hand, you are the man for scoring with a college cheerleader. But, then again, it is a TECH cheerleader, and aren't they all ugly?

We were supposed to beat Ole Miss, and we could have beaten the tar out of them, we just didn't. Winning by 4 touchdowns would have been a little closer to my goal back in college of dating a real cheerleader. A UGA cheerleader!

Herschel Makes Me Smile

2011-09-08T14:05:00.001-04:00

In a time of Bulldawg crisis, what more can I ask for than a Damn Good Dawg to brighten my day!

That's All I Have To Say About That

2011-09-06T12:50:00.001-04:00

For once this past Saturday I went above and beyond my nerdiest of football obsessions, and I charted the offense plays ran by the Dawgs in the game versus Boise State. I have promised myself that I will try and hold my blogging for at least the night before I write my post-game thoughts. I have toiled over this for three days now, and I have come to the coclusion that my disdain for Mike Bobo/Mark Richt and the sputtering offense can be summed up in one simple set of questions:

Why did Brandon Boykin not touch the ball a single time after his 80 yard touchdown early in game? Let's say it was because he was cramping. Why did we not run that "power sweep" to another player (Branden Smith/Crowell/Mitchell) for the entire remainder of the game?

Coaches, if a play works, RUN IT AGAIN, and AGAIN, and AGAIN, until they stop it. I could go OFF on the ineptness of our playcalling, but I will just leave it at that.

The Front 7 Will Shine In 2011

2011-08-27T19:25:00.001-04:00

I will never deny the fact that I am a homer when it comes to the Dawgs, and I have expressed that over and over on my blog. There has been pretty long leave of absence lately because my wife gave birth to our second little girl last spring. But now, it is time to start talking UGABlog in full force once again!
Most Dawg fans can't help but smile when we think about how greatly improved our front seven will be to start the 2011 season. Yes, we lost Justin Houston, but it appears that Jarvis Jones will be a dang good fit to fill that role. The likes of ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and others have talked repeatedly about our front 7, so why not get PUMPED up Dawg fans?! Chris Low reported a few of my favorite articles; here's some quotes:

LB Christian Robinson, LB Jarvis Jones, LB Alec Ogletree -- Alabama might have the most intimidating group of linebackers, but Georgia could have the fastest, most athletic. Robinson is the leader in the middle and Ogletree will be a tackling machine alongside him. Jones should help lessen the blow of losing Justin Houston outside and could be a more complete player than Houston.

John Jenkins has been a name bandied about by Georgia fans since the end of last football season.By the end of this week, he'll be more than just a name. He'll be a member of the Georgia football team and one of the more important recruits Mark Richt has brought in since coming to Athens as head coach in 2001.
Jenkins, considered one of the top junior college defensive tackles in the country, is on his way to campus and scheduled to begin summer school classes on Friday. The Bulldogs plan to plug the 340-pound Jenkins in at nose guard. He's from the same junior college, Gulf Coast Community College, that produced Terrence Cody, and Georgia is banking on Jenkins having a similar impact as Cody.
While Cody might have been a tad bigger, the book on Jenkins is that he might be a little more athletic.
He also brings the kind of sheer size and power the Bulldogs were missing up front last season. In fact, Kwame Geathers, who's also beefed up to the 350-pound range, improved enough this spring that the Georgia defensive coaches think there's a chance they might be able to play Jenkins and Geathers together.
DeAngelo Tyson, who was undersized at nose guard a year ago, is moving to end in Georgia's 3-4 scheme, and Abry Jones will also play end.
That's four guys right around 300 pounds or bigger up front for the Bulldogs, who should be greatly improved across the board in their front seven on defense.
Of course, if Jenkins is the game-changer the Bulldogs think he is, he's going to make everybody around him look at lot better.

Falcons Go After Kris Durham

2011-04-29T09:41:00.004-04:00

So, much of the Bulldawg nation is aware that our beloved AJ Green was drafted 4th last night in the NFL draft. I was all giddy yesterday at the prospect of him possibly going to the Atlanta Falcons if Thomas Dimitroff could pull off the unthinkable. Understandably, Falcons fans are having to settle for the all so often comparable Julio Jones. Any Dawg fan will tell you that Jones is no AJ Green, but I still like the pick by the Falcons.

This brings me to the tricky little title of this blog. I am now in great hopes that one of our Dawgs can still become a Falcon before this draft is over. Kris Durham is a guy that may end up going in the late rounds, and I firmly believe he will be a steal in this year's draft. The guy has skills. And, with Roddy White and Julio Jones to worry about, he could absolutely dominate a third tier corner from time to time, with his height and tricky speed!

Are you listening Thomas Dimitroff?

Them Dawgs Are Gettin' Big

2011-03-15T09:32:00.004-04:00

Is it just me, or have UGA football players been making weight gains this off-season at a much higher rate than in the past? We all know that the test of this new strength and conditioning program will really come on the field next season, but it seems like every other day I am hearing about a player that has already gained 10, 15, and even 20+ pounds since this past December!

Chris Low says here that Aaron Murray has put on 15lbs, and check out those guns in that white dri-fit!

Of note, Robinson is up 15 pounds to 230 after playing at 215 last season. He’s moving over to Akeem Dent’s middle linebacker spot. Tight end Orson Charles is now pushing 250, and quarterback Aaron Murray was adamant that it was a chiseled 250. Murray has also gained 15 pounds and weighs 215 going into the spring. Alec Ogletree, who’s moving from safety to inside linebacker, is pushing 240 pounds.

Alec Ogletree is up to 240lbs already! I stood 2 feet away from him at the Vandy game last year and gauked at the size of the kid, so 15+ more pounds on that frame could be lethal.

We all knew that some things were lacking, and here's hoping that Joe T. really does have it going on in the weight room and the dining hall!

Alec Ogletree To Linebacker?

2011-03-03T18:22:00.001-05:00

Last year, I predicted this. Man, I love when I am right. ILB or OLB, that is the question. Looks like Grantham is trying ILB first.

March Madness Tourney Pool

2011-02-20T11:35:00.003-05:00

I was in my "office" this morning reading the latest edition of Men's Health magazine when I came across a recommendation to those who like March Madness Tournament Pools.

Best March Madness pool website --> ESPN.com is good. TournamentPools.com is better. The site lets you micromanage everything from deadlines to round values to upset bonuses. Then talk trash on your pool's private message board.
Men's Health Magazine, March 2011

If you are interested, just go take a look at http://www.tournamentpools.com .

Head of the 2014 Recruiting Class

2011-02-09T09:37:00.004-05:00

If you read UGABlog.com, you have most likely heard me mention the freshman phenom from Gainesville High School named Deshaun Watson. I am in the process of obtaining some high quality highlights of this athlete, but in the meantime, here is a video that gives a few tastes of what he brings to the table.

Keep in mind, he was a 14 year old starter for the state powerhouse Red Elephants this year. Watson only has a few highlights on this video, and even throws one pick. BUT, look at how smooth he is at such a young age.

The Dawgs Need A "Clay Matthews"

2011-02-08T09:49:00.003-05:00

Any knowledgeable football fan knows the awesomeness they are seeing when they watch Clay Matthews. I hate cheering for a kid from Southern Cal as much as the next SEC fan, but the kid can play. Sunday's Super Bowl proved to me that he is one of the top linebackers in the league.

I have wondered about this before, but now it's in the front of my head, so I blog. Why does UGA never have any good white linebackers? WOOOOAAHHH! No, I am not prejudice, I just wonder if there aren't any good linebackers that come out of this state? Maybe some of you readers can fill me in, or give me a little bit of insight, but sans David Pollack (who played defensive end at UGA), who were any other white linebackers the Dawgs have had in the last 20 years?

Once I am informed of some, I will update as needed.

Coleman's Coins - Super Bowl Pick

2011-02-06T10:44:00.004-05:00

If you dared to follow my gambling advice this season, you made an absolute killing. That is...if you bet the complete opposite of what I suggested. With that in mind, I'm going all in today with the Steelers as a 2.5 point underdog. Why not, right? It's your last chance to bet on football for a while.

STEELERS - Money line pick to win outright. Forget the points.

What Happens If There Is No NFL In 2011

2011-02-04T10:16:00.003-05:00

I just had a conversation with a co-worker about the ongoing possibility of an NFL lockout next season. The more I read and hear about the situation, the more it seems like a real possibility that the NFL may not go as planned for the 2011-2012 season.

The main question I pose is this: what happens to the guys that left the NCAA a year or so early to try their hand at the NFL? Are they just SOL, or will the NCAA give them a way back in? Boy, that UGA recruiting class would look awesome with two more guys added to it (Green and Houston).

As I always say, a boy can dream can't he?

The question to DeMaurice Smith was simple, coming from Cincinnati receiver Chad Ochocinco, asking how serious he viewed the possibility of football not being played in 2011.
Smith did not hesitate.
"On a scale of 1 to 10," Smith said Thursday, "it's a 14."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4887844

Why Do We Care About 18-22 Year Old Kids

2011-02-03T14:23:00.003-05:00

For all of you that are as "obsessed" with college football as I am, do you ever get asked the following questions?

Why do you let the decisions of 18 year old boys affect your mood so much?
Why do you put so much time and money into a game that is decided by a bunch of 18-22 year old kids?
Or some other related question.

Surely you guys that are "obsessed" know what I am talking about. I got this question posed to me today by a co-worker that knew how into national signing day I was yesterday. I'm not sure I have a very educated answer to this question other than "because I love it" and "it makes me happy". I'm curious to hear what some of your thoughts are on this, and if you have any good comebacks to the questions.

Question For Bobo About Isaiah Crowell

2011-02-02T18:23:00.004-05:00

In all seriousness Mr. Coach Bobo; I have given you an extremely hard time on my blog this year because of some inadequate play calling. That being said, you have done a great job recruiting this dream team, and I say YOU DA MAN Bobo!

Now, does having Isaiah Crowell on the depth chart next season mean that Carlton Thomas is still going to get his fair share of off tackle running plays?

Nick Marshall Will Be An All American

2011-02-02T12:04:00.005-05:00

When I read this quote from secondary coach, Scott Lakatos, I got all giddy!

"Nick Marshall is one of the most amazing athletes that I think we have in this class. ... He’s a guy looking at defensive-back wise, I don’t usually get to coach guys like this. … He’s very athletic. He’s physical. He’s got good size to him. We’re looking forward to lining up at corner and there might be some things we try to utilize him on the other side of the ball."

I remember watching video of Marshall when he was a sophomore in high school, and the wow factor was already there. Then, I had the pleasure of watching him in the GA Dome last year when he caught the attention of the national media in a big way. Knowing that Marshall is going to play defensive back for the Dawgs is a pleasant surprise because I think he is a legitimate D-1 quarterback as well.

Having coached both quarterbacks and DB's at the high school level, I know first hand that some of the best corners and safeties are the ones who played quarterback growing up. There's nothing like knowing what a quarterback is thinking as you are waiting to pick off his pass!

Mark my word, Nick Marshall will make some noise before his time is done in Athens! Will he be an All-American? We all no that a lot of things can happen during a college career, but it wouldn't surprise me if he does! Maybe he's the next Champ Bailey!

GO DAWGS!

Punxsutawney Phil Says It's UGA In 2011

2011-02-02T09:06:00.008-05:00

Yesterday, Phil made a prediction that I loved! The crystal ball is coming to Athens next season! A boy can dream, can't he?

Signing Day In Gainesville

2011-02-01T12:05:00.008-05:00

Here is an updated list for an FCA Signing Day Event at Longstreet Café in Gainesville tomorrow afternoon. Invite your friends and come out and join us for a great celebration. If you aren’t able to be on location, this year’s event will be carried LIVE with video over the internet at www.hallcountysportstv.com as well as on the radio on 1240 AM and Glory 1330.

Here is a list of all those signing letters of intent:

Nick Drury, Lakeview Academy, Football, Davidson, 2:10
Taylor Simpson, Lakeview Academy, Baseball, Furman, 2:14
Nicholas Andrade, East Hall, Soccer, Pfeifer University, 2:18
Chaz Cheeks, East Hall, Football, Georgia Tech, 2:22
Sterling Bailey, East Hall, Football, University of Georgia, 2:26
Peyton Robertson, Chestatee, Basketball, Young Harris, 2:30
Rachel Kelly, Chestatee, Basketball, Young Harris, 2:34
Ashely Lowery, White County, Football, Kentucky, 2:38
Luke Crumley, White County, Baseball, University of Georgia, 2:42
David Sosebee, White County, Baseball, University of Georgia, 2:46
Kaitlyn Hooper, White County, Soccer, Asbury College, KY, 2:50
Stephanie Saterfield, White County, Softball, Georgia Perimeter, 2:54
Samantha Ballinger, White County, Soccer, Piedmont, 2:58
Hong Tran, Gainesville High, Soccer, Valdosta State, 3:02
Will Maddox, Gainesville High, Baseball, Tennessee, 3:06
A.J. Johnson Gainesville High Football Tennessee 3:10
Kendrick Milsap Gainesville High Football Tennessee 3:14
Thomas Niles Gainesville High Football Central Florida 3:18
Tim Rucker Gainesville High Football Miles College 3:22
Mantavius Rucker Gainesville High Football Valdosta State 3:26
Kevin Hall Gainesville High Football Faulkner University 3:30
Rashad Lawrence Gainesville High Football Chattahoochee Tech 3:34
Markece Robertson Gainesville High Football 3:38
Mike Norman Gainesville High Football Lindsey Wilson University 3:42
Austin Brown Flowery Branch Football UAB 3:46
Chris Rhodes Flowery Branch Football Valdosta State 3:50
Brandon Keller Flowery Branch Football College of Mt Saint Joseph 3:54
Kyle Famiano Flowery Branch Football 3:58
Matt Tiller Flowery Branch Football 4:02
Deron Lear Flowery Branch Football College of Mount Saint Joseph 4:06
Michael Smith Flowery Branch Soccer Pfeifer University 4:10
Shunquez Stephens West Hall Football Alabama State 4:14
Chandler Ligas West Hall Soccer Pfeifer University 4:18
Tess Patton North Hall Soccer Auburn 4:22
Whit Bowen North Hall Baseball Brevard College 4:26
Hamilton Harper North Hall Baseball Belhaven University 4:30
D.J. Miolen North Hall Football Air Force Academy 4:34
Mac Van Gorder North Hall Football 4:38
Randy Olson North HallFootball 4:42
Josh Foster Johnson High Golf Truett-McConnell 4:46
Logan Pethel Johnson High Baseball Darton College 4:50
Will Monday, Flowery Branch, Football, Duke University

What Can Drew Do For U..........GA?

2011-01-28T11:21:00.004-05:00

I haven't been this excited about a commitment since AJ Green. Why you might ask? Well, Ray Drew is the type of guy that has a presence which will be known by all those around the UGA program. Ray Drew is a stud defensive end, yes, but more important than that are the intangibles that he will bring to the table. Just look at how he captivated the entire nation with his whole recruiting process.

When Ray Drew speaks, people listen. I firmly believe that Ray Drew is the glue that has and will bring this entire class and football program back to the forefront of NCAA football!

It's a great day to be a Georgia Bulldawg!

BCS Trophy On Display In Georgia

2011-01-27T08:31:00.008-05:00

Breaking news this morning: The BCS National Championship Trophy will be on display in Cecil Newton's church this Sunday morning. The crystal football will be available as a "piggy bank" of sorts so that appreciative fans can fill it full of money for Cecil and his church.

SOTU Address, Dawgy Style

2011-01-26T08:49:00.004-05:00

Ever since I was a young boy, I always love to watch the president of the United States give the annual state of the union address. Call me strange, but I just love all the debate surrounding American politics. Today, I sit and wonder when Mark Richt is going to really address the state of the Bulldawg nation. Lord knows there's plenty to address. Here are a few points I'd like some real information about:
1) What, specifically, will be done to STOP the player arrests?
2) What, specifically, will be done to make our boys win the 4th quarters?
3) What, specifically, are we doing differently to keep talent in Georgia with regards to recruits?
4) Is anything less than an SEC East title acceptable in 2011?

I'm curious to hear the readers of this blog's opinions as well.

If Its Rumors You Want...

2011-01-25T09:10:00.004-05:00

...then you've come to the right place. Two rumors that I have heard from a few reliable sources are not being talked about all that much, so I felt it my duty to help grow the rumor mill all the more at UGABlog.

First, word is that McGarity and Richt haven't mentioned much about a replacement for Stacy Searels because some restructuring is going to be done to the current staff. It goes a little like this: Rodney Garner may be moved from coaching D-line to coaching the O-line, which is where he once coached at the SEC level. Then, that would open up the D-line coaching for Todd Grantham, where he has been known for being simply a great coach. Then, Warren Belin would have total reign over all four linebacker positions. Now, you're thinking, that leaves us with an open coaching spot, right? Yes, then McGarity can go out and hire a coach that is completely dedicated to recruiting. All things recruiting, and in this new media age, that can be huge!

Rumor #2 is that Caleb King is not even enrolled at UGA this semester. Does anyone have any information to back up or confirm this rumor? Isaiah Crowell, are you listening?

UGA on Sports Illustrated

2011-01-22T09:59:00.013-05:00

We've all seen this...

And this is near and dear to all of the Dawgnation's hearts...

Remember this?

And this?

Those memories of the past will always be part of the lore that makes UGA so special in my heart. My future dreams are that we get to see these five guys on the cover of SI one day. I can see the title now: "The Fab Five: They helped bring the Georgia Bulldogs out of the cellar, and back into the title hunt". A guy can dream can't he?
Jay Rome, Malcolm Mitchell, Isaiah Crowell, Ray Drew, John Jenkins

UGA Recruits versus Auburn Recruits

2011-01-21T09:51:00.010-05:00

First let's take a look at Quan Bray as he interviews for his commitment to the Auburn Tigers.

Next, let's take a look at the newest addition to the UGA recruiting class, Jay Rome.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE JAY ROME VIDEO
Rome starts interviewing at about the 1:00 mark.

I don't know about you, but I am glad that UGA appears to be recruiting guys that can at least speak in complete sentences we are able to understand.

This is nothing more than additional evidence that Auburn has become Thug U.

I couldn't find the Malcolm Mitchell commitment video from last night, but he is also a well spoken young man that seems to have his head on his shoulders. (Thanks to Jack in the comment section, here is the link to Mitchell's commitment)

Auburn, good luck with your newest "WAH IGUH BAYBEE, WAH IGUH".

UGA, GHS, AJ Johnson: The Real Story

2011-01-20T13:23:00.011-05:00

I started hearing all these rumors yesterday that UGA is possibly in the game when it comes to recruiting AJ Johnson out of Gainesville High School. Being a former coach of AJ, I was glad to hear this because the kid is such a great athlete, and more importantly great kid. For months now, AJ has been a very solid commit to the University of Tennessee, and it pains me to see so many people that don't have a real clue about what the Dawgs are missing out on.

Since AJ was a little kid, he was always a pretty big Dawg fan. When I met him in the 6th grade, it was obvious even then that the kid was a special football player. Watching him progress through the years at GMS and GHS has been at the least exciting! He excels not only on the field, but just ask any teacher he has had at Gainesville what they think about the kid, and you will hear nothing but praise. When AJ started getting heavily recruited his junior year, I was eagerly awaiting the offer from UGA. Yet, nothing happened. Surely the Dawgs were just waiting until the end of his junior season I thought. Nope, the offer never came, not even during his senior year. When I investigated, I heard pretty much that AJ was ticked off at the Dawgs and wouldn't even give them a thought after Grantham was hired. You see, good old Willie Martinez just "knew that AJ would never be able to play linebacker" in the SEC. Willie may have been right about that, but I guarantee he will make one hell of a defensive end at the next level. And, oh how I would love to see the kid play in the silver britches at OLB in that 3-4 scheme.

Enough of that rambling, and now I will get to my point. After further investigation, and talking to the staff over at GHS, I found out the real reason we have been hearing these rumors about UGA offering AJ Johnson a scholarship this late in the game. It turns out, the UGA recruiting strategies may be getting a little sharper than some are led to believe. You see, there is a little know freshman at Gainesville High School that college scouts are already beginning to salivate over! Have you ever heard the name Deshaun Watson? I have mentioned him here before, and if you don't know him yet, you will. I promise.

Deshaun Watson started all twelve games as a 14 year old freshman this year at GHS, and is going to be one of, if not THE, best things that has ever come out of that high school before all is said and done. The coaches at UGA are no dummies. I'm sure they accidentally "bumped" into Watson while making a visit to good old Gainesville, GA. So, do I think the Dawgs are really trying to get AJ a few days before signing day? Maybe. What I do think is that they were trying to get to know a future #1 quarterback recruit in the nation.

Stay tuned in the coming months for a feature on this recruit for the class of 2014.

Kid N Play Vols & Refs Stink

2011-01-19T12:48:00.003-05:00

I watched the Dawgs play some round ball last night with as much anticipation for a UGA Basketball game as I have had in a few years. What I saw was a team get beat on a heart-breaking last second shot, and some pitiful officiating. We should have played better, yes, but two plays in that game were total crap! 1) The shot that was counted even though it went off after the clock expired (not the last one, but the one before, and 2) That raping that the big guy gave over our back as he made the game winner.

What did I bring away from this game the most? That Scotty Hopson looked just as stupid with his flat top as Kid N Play did back in the day. You be the judge:

Load Up The Wagon For Fox's Hounds!

2011-01-17T11:26:00.004-05:00

All-in-all, the 2010 sports season around this household just took a big dump on my dreams of championships. The Braves got all of our hopes up, only to run into the brick wall that was the San Francisco pitching staff; and a few errors from some guy that no one has ever heard of. Then, there was the Dawgs, and my hopes of marking this decade as The Decade of the Dawg! I obviously started that a year too early, so 2011 is the start of TDOTD! Most recently, the Falcons kicked butt all season, and then get the turnover bug at the worst possible time. That and Aaron Rogers is WHITE HOT right now.

Needless to say, I've have better seasons to cheer for my teams. But wait, there's hope! The hardwood Dawgs are sitting pretty at 13-3 right now, coming off a dominant performance against Ole Miss. My thoughts are that all you bandwagon Falcon, Dawg, and Braves fans, jump on this wagon and get behind Mark Fox! This man is obviously the perfect fit to bring the basketball program back into relevance. Now, I'm not all "we're going to win the tourney in March", but I still think this team will make for an exciting next few months over in Athens!

Let's go Dawgs! Only two more weeks until national signing day!

What's All This Talk About Nutrition?

2011-01-14T15:16:00.003-05:00

The more crap I keep hearing about all of this new emphasis on nutrition within the UGA football program, the more I say.....IT'S ABOUT DANG TIME!

I took a nutrition class or two back in my days at UGA, and to this day, I pay a good bit of attention to what goes into my diet. The more I read, learn, and practice good nutrition, the more I become totally convinced that it is one of the major keys to looking good, feeling good, and performing at the highest level your body is capable of.

Kudos to McGarity, Coach T, and all those who are an instrumental part of bringing the Georgia Bulldogs into the new age of fitness.

GO DAWGS!

Is Point Shaving Alive and Well In The NCAA

2011-01-11T09:28:00.005-05:00

As I sat down to watch the National Championship game last night between the Auburn Tigers and the Oregon Ducks, I felt very confident that the strength, power, and speed of the SEC caliber player would prevail once again. I guess I was mostly right, but I was left with one major thought after the game had ended. Was Cam Newton really giving it his all in that game?

Maybe he was playing hurt, maybe he was in awe of the big scene. I find the latter hard to believe since he has been in the spotlight in a major way for most of the college football season. What was evident is that last night's game was without a doubt one of his worst performances of the year. I dare say that can be attributed to the defense he was facing. He was simply making errant throws all over the place, diving when he could have gotten plenty more yards, and playing sometimes at half his normal speed. Even when he fumbled in the fourth quarter he looked nothing like the dominating rusher he has been all year while carrying that ball.

I am convinced that something fishy may have been going on. Call me a conspiracy theorist. Call me whatever you want, I think sCam Newton was shaving points last night!

Richt, Hire Leach and Both of You Can Find the Promised Land!

2011-01-07T10:33:00.006-05:00

Half of you are going to read what I am about to say, and immediately blow it off as "that would never happen". Hear me out, and then give me some reasonable answers as to why?

Mike Leach wants to coach football again. He is, however, on a bit of a "black list" due to the fact that he is suing his former school and ESPN. Most people would agree that he is going to win his lawsuit because he didn't really do anything legally wrong, and the defendants did. Mike Leach is an offensive genius with a very proven record in a high level BCS conference. Flat out, the dude can score some points!

We heard from Mark Richt at his presser this week that some "cutting edge" changes were coming to the UGA football program, right? Well, Mike Leach is just your man to come in and install those changes.

Leach is known for engineering some extremely potent offenses and leading very prolific pass oriented teams. Everywhere he's been, the teams have broken numerous school and NCAA records. At Valdosta State and Kentucky, where he was offensive coordinator under Hal Mumme, developing their famous "Air Raid Offense", at Oklahoma under head coach Bob Stoops, and Texas Tech, where he became head coach in 2000. At Kentucky he tutored prospect Tim Couch into a No. 1 NFL draft pick. At Oklahoma, Josh Heupel became an NFL draft pick following a year under Leach's tutelage. We all know how Graham Harrell prospered at Texas Tech.

I've heard first hand that most people from the program knew these guys wouldn't pan out at the NFL level. They were just products of the nearly unstoppable system, and didn't even make a splash in the NFL. That tells me that Leach obviously got way more out of these guys than most coaches would have.

That being said, Aaron Murray would absolutely thrive under Leach's system, and we have quite a few receivers that could make plays all over the field. How would you like to see Brandon Smith in a Leach scheme? I bet the coach would salivate at the thought of having a weapon like Smith!

I am not out in la la land. I am a realist. I know that Leach would only be a temporary answer, but if Mike Bobo is such the "great coach" that Richt says he is, surely he could learn from Leach and continue the system once Leach leaves for a head coaching job.

Everyone could win from this marriage. Mike Leach could learn a thing or two about Jesus. Mark Richt could revive a struggling program. Todd Grantham could be the first coach to match a good defense while Leach's offense was scoring a million points a game. Mike Bobo could learn what it's like to be a REAL coordinator. UGA could be the talk of the NCAA, counteracting any loss of TV time that ESPN gives the Dawgs for hiring Leach.

What's not to love about signing Leach to a one year $2 million dollar contract? Let me have it anons!

Belue Backs Buddy Bobo

2011-01-04T20:16:00.002-05:00

Man, that sure is a lot of words that begin that B. It's a lot of damn BS as well. I went on a tirade earlier in the season about Buck Belue always defending Mike Bobo, and HERE he goes again. The only reason that good ol Buck is defending Bobo is because they are golfing buddies.

Hey Buck, it's not that big of a deal to score 30+ on teams that were .500 or worse! Oh wait, we put up over 30 on the soon to be Nat'l Champs too, right? Auburn's defense sucked though, so surely he's not counting that! How in the HELL do you use Bobo's coaching of Joe Cox as proof of him being a good coach? Damn, why can't I get off Belue's case?

I'm Jumping On The Wagon

2010-12-31T18:56:00.003-05:00

Take that title for what you will. If I was the AD at UGA right now, I would have some SERIOUS soul searching decisions to make over the next day or two. If he chooses to keep things as they are, I will have to support that decision. But, if we choose to make a change, I am in total support of that. I just watched one of the most uninspired, embarrassing football games I have seen in a LONG TIME from the Dawgs. OK, tell me how awesome UCF is in the comments now people!

Dreaded Dawg Day

2010-12-31T10:40:00.003-05:00

This is the day that I dread more than any other each year when it comes to my Dawgs. I am obviously excited to watch the game after a month layoff, but then I have to go 8 months until I get to see a real game again. How do I cope with the absence of college football? Well, 51 weeks ago I started this blog to ~~waste~~ spend time talking and pondering what will be next year.

And so, I spend this New Year's eve in hopes that my Dawgs will go out on a winning note, and in even bigger hopes that next season will be the ONE! As for today, I feel confident that the Dawgs take care of business and come out on top, BIG TIME. The defense steps up, the offense shines.

DAWGS 38 - UCF 17

What Paul Johnson Needs At Tech

2010-12-28T15:26:00.003-05:00

As I sat and watched the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets get embarrassed by a group of overachievers from the Air Force Academy last night, it reinforced to me what I already knew was going to happen when Tech hired Paul Johnson. Paul Johnson is without doubt a great football mind. I may even say that he is a great coach...at the RIGHT school.

Johnson is a niche coach who has an offensive scheme that is really hard to stop against equal competition. The problem is that Johnson, now in his third year, is consistently facing superior athletes. The guys that Johnson is able to recruit to play offense are never going to be top caliber stars. Josh Nesbitt, Jonathan Dwyer, and Bebe Thomas are guys that were already at Tech when Johnson got there, and I find it hard to believe that he is going to be able to recruit talent comparable to those guys in the future.

Why would a 4 or 5 star offensive recruit want to go to Ga Tech when he has aspirations of one day playing in the NFL? Dwyer is the prime example of a guy that thrived in Johnson's scheme at Tech, and then found out that the NFL doesn't want a guy that knows little about how to play in a pro offense.

The only way I see Johnson surviving at Tech is if he goes all out on defense. I think he should place 80% of his recruiting emphasis on getting the best recruits possible to play defense. Then, he can get the 3 star left overs that fit his style of offense. We all know what the formula of a stout running game mixed with a top notch defense can do. What do you guys think? Any Tech fans out there with comments, or are you all already done with Paul Johnson?

Mark Richt and Santa Claus

2010-12-23T13:53:00.004-05:00

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Why Auburn Should Handle Oregon

2010-12-22T15:25:00.008-05:00

For the past week, I have been having more fun writing responses on UGA Haters blogs than posting things on my own website about the Dawgs. But, I do have something I would like to say today, and it isn't really related to UGA, other than the fact that I think this year will have another SEC dominant performance in the BCS National Championship game.

We all know that Cam Newton is amazing, and he is going to "get his" against the Ducks on January 10th. But, the real deciding factor in this match-up, as far as I see it, will be the battle in the trenches. Take a look at these stats:

AUBURN O-LINE: 6'8"-320lbs, 6'6"-300lbs, 6'3"-316lbs, 6'3"-305lbs, 6'4"-297lbs
OREGON 0-LINE: 6'5"-295lbs, 6'4"-290lbs, 6'5"-285lbs, 6'7"-320lbs, 6'5"-285lbs

AUBURN D-LINE 6'4"-256lbs, 6'2"-260lbs, 6'5"-298lbs, 6'3"-296lbs
OREGON D-LINE 6'3"-245lbs, 6'3"-230lbs, 6'7"-250lbs, 6'2"-256lbs

For those of you keeping score at home, that is a 308lb average on the O-line for the Tigers, and a 295lb average for the Ducks. On the flip side, that is a 278lb average on the D-line for the Tigers, and a 245lb average for the Ducks. The Oregon defensive line is giving up a whopping 68 pounds on average across the trenches. WOW!

It doesn't take a genius to figure out that the Ducks should struggle mightily with the bigger, faster, and stronger Auburn team. But, we all know that games aren't played on paper, now are they?

Bobo's Opportunity for Respect

2010-12-20T09:39:00.004-05:00

UCF is 10-3, so they obviously are not going to roll over like Louisiana Lafayette, right? That being said, the Dawgs out man the Knights easily...on paper. The funny thing about paper is that it doesn't hold up very well when you dump the kind of crap on it we have been dumping all season!

I'm sure most of you are tired of reading the specifics as to why Mike Bobo has been less than perfect when calling plays this year. Yes, we scored 30+ points a whole heap of times this season, but Mikey boy has a problem with taking his foot off the pedal at really bad times (see GaTech game). It's pretty hard to argue that Bobo is a good QB coach, since he produces pretty good talent at that position year after year, sans Joe Cox. The problem lies in his overall play calling, and most notably his insistence on having a balanced offense just for the sake of balance.

Back to the UCF bowl game...Mike, if we possibly can, lay the hammer down! Let Murray throw it 50+ times if the defense is giving it to us. I remember when we threw the ball 3 times in a row, successfully, to AJ Green against Tech, then we just stopped throwing the ball down field much of the second half! In the Liberty Bowl, let's see if we can set a new record for the most consecutive passes thrown to one player in a row! How about it? Can we go balls out?

GATA Dawgs!

Coleman Playoff System Final 4 Edition

2010-12-17T10:44:00.006-05:00

If you missed last week, I re-introduced the Coleman Playoff System to the 2nd edition of the 16-team playoff. I think my CPS has been building up steam, and I am currently in talks with Mark Cuban for full development of the system, LOL!

Here is the Final 4 Edition of the 2010 CPS.

Tune in next week for the breakdown and results of each game. For a 2010 CPS recap, click the link below.

CPS Intro

The Newtons' Agent Convinces Malzahn To Stay

2010-12-13T13:52:00.004-05:00

After reading this, I can only assume that Gus Malzahn was convinced to stay by whatever agent worked out the Cam Newton Deal. Called me greedy, but I ain't turning down $21 million when it's flashed in front of my face! Somebody has to enlighten Vandy to the new age of NCAA football. It's all about the Benjamins baby! Even if they are hidden well beneath the surface!

Buck Belue, Amen Brother!

2010-12-13T13:12:00.003-05:00

A time or two in the past, I have expressed my displeasure with Buck Belue's opinion on things (see here). Today, however, I was loving every bit of his blog on Muschamp taking the UF job.

Let this be a time to rally behind Richt. McGarity has adopted that approach and so should you. Enough of this fractured fan base stuff. You are either with us, or against us. And if you're against us, then go join Muschamp at Florida. Will and Kirby aren't ever coming home to Georgia. They are now apart of the enemy. I say let's whip them. Make them---at least once a year---feel bad they took the job and turned their backs on Georgia.
This obviously takes the Georgia-Florida rivalry to a new level. It's personal now.

Amen brother! The war that has been going on for decades just got a little bit more intense! Richt, Murray, Joe T., and company: change the culture in Dawgland, and re-build a championship caliber program back in Athens!

GATA Dawgs!

Oh Will, Say It Ain't So!

2010-12-12T09:01:00.000-05:00

ESPN has confirmed that we get to start hating on a former Dawg.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp has accepted an offer to be the head coach at Florida.

At least there's one name that some of my "Fire Richt" friends will have to stop begging for as our new coach. I would normally say that I wish him the best of luck, but I don't wish any kind of luck for anything Orange & Blue! I see the signs now, "You can't win the SEC without MusCHAMP"!

Gators SUCK, GO DAWGS!

If Cam Newton Wins Heisman...

2010-12-11T11:33:00.003-05:00

I stand true to my belief that if Cameron Newton wins the Heisman Trophy tonight, it is adding more fuel to the fire of everything that is wrong with America. Sports writers are turning a blind eye to the FACT that Cam Newton has not shown INTEGRITY throughout his short "amateur" playing career.

Is Cam Newton the most outstanding football player in the NCAA? I think so. Has he done so with integrity, exactly like the first sentence of the Heisman Mission states? Absolutely not.

The Heisman Memorial Trophy annually recognizes the outstanding college football player whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity. Winners epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work. The Heisman Trophy Trust ensures the continuation and integrity of this award. The Trust, furthermore, has a charitable mission to support amateur athletics and to provide greater opportunities to the youth of our country. Our goal through these charitable endeavors is for the Heisman Trophy to symbolize the fostering of a sense of community responsibility and service to our youth, especially those disadvantaged or afflicted. All assets of the Trust beyond the expense of maintaining the annual presentation of the Heisman Memorial Trophy are reserved for such charitable causes. The Trustees, who all serve pro bono, are guided by a devotion to college football and are committed to community service and the valued tradition which the Trophy represents.

I commend Seth Emerson of the Bulldogs Blog for abstaining and not voting this year. If someone can vote on Cameron Newton after reading the first sentence of that quote, they are doing nothing more than ignoring the request of the people who give the award. Enough said!

Georgia HS Football In The Dome

2010-12-10T11:43:00.006-05:00

I have been eager all day to get home and watch the start of the GHSA football state championship games today. I was shocked to read an article today in the AJC that says Georgia High School coaches don't want to play their championship games in the Georgia Dome.

Fifty-four percent of the 147 high school coaches who responded to GHSF Daily’s e-mail survey said that the Georgia Dome should have remained the site for the semifinals,which it was from 1994 through 2007.

The article above can be read in it's entirety, but that basically sums up the position taken by coaches. I like the idea of having the game in the dome because it levels the playing field, and makes it fun for football fans to come watch some excellent football in good weather. I do see the point of wanting to play a state championship game own your on field, but playing in the Dome is a chance of a lifetime for most of these athletes!

You South Georgia folks just need to face the fact that North Georgia is where it's at! :)

Tune in to GPTV today and tomorrow to watch several future Dawgs as they display their talents in the Dome!

CPS Playoffs - Round 2

2010-12-10T09:55:00.005-05:00

If you are interested, you can go back and read my last few blogs on my idea of what the NCAA football playoffs should look like this year. Today, I am continuing the series with what I predict would happen in round 2 of the 2010 playoffs. For Round 1 Click Here.

#1 Auburn versus #5 Wisconsin

Auburn faces another tough task in this one, and the Badgers are well prepared for Cam Newton. As usual, the SEC speed is too much for the Big Ten.
Auburn 24 - Wisconsin 17

#2 Oregon versus #11 Virginia Tech

Man those Hoakies are on a mission. They win their 13th straight to make it to the final 4!
Virginia Tech 19 - Oregon 17

#3 TCU versus #10 Boise State

This is the match-up we were all waiting for...until the Boise kicking fiasco. TCU proves that they are the better of the two guys normally left out in the cold.
TCU 34 - BSU 30

#4 Stanford versus #8 Arkansas

Ryan Mallet is making his case to be a top 10 pick in the draft on this playoff run. He gets the best of the other best QB prospect in this year's draft.
Arkansas 38 - Stanford 24

Stay tuned tomorrow for the Final 4 edition of the 2010 CPS NCAA Football Playoffs!

CPS Playoffs - Round 1

2010-12-09T10:31:00.012-05:00

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Yesterday, I posted the 2nd Annual Coleman Playoff System break down. Today, I thought it would be fun to see how the first round might play out (according to my expertise, lol).

#1 Auburn versus #16 Florida International

Is there really any question that the Tigers win this game by 4 scores...at least! Hey, the bright side is that a program like FIU gets a bit of exposure, and a big pay day!

#2 Oregon versus #15 Miami (OH)

This game may be more competitive than one might think. I'm sure Oregon has a hard time getting up for this game, and Miami is no slouch. Still, I think the Ducks win by 17.

#3 TCU versus #14 Connecticut

That TCU defense is LEGIT. Plus, with a healthy QB, and the power of Christian prayer, the Horned Toads roll!

#4 Stanford versus #13 Central Florida

On any given day, Stanford may be the best team in America. Luck is my top pick in the draft this year, and he would light up that CFU secondary!

#5 Wisconsin versus #12 Nevada

Wisconsin is what the Big Ten is all about; power and strength. Nevada will be outmatched, but still keeps it close.

#6 Ohio State versus #11 Virginia Tech

It's hard to bet against this pissed off VTech team right now. They are on a ROLL with 11 wins in a row since the embarrassing start to the season. The Hoakies win on a last second field goal in what is the best game of the first round!

#7 Oklahoma versus #10 Boise State

They did it once, so why can't they do it again with a better team! Boise wins in another thriller!

#8 Arkansas versus #9 Michigan State

MSU hasn't seen the fire power they will face in this game. I think Arkansas will win handily!

The naysayers can say what they want to, I think a playoff makes for some damn good football. Round two should be even better, so come back tomorrow to see who wins!

Meyer Steps Down, Leach To Take Over

2010-12-08T14:34:00.002-05:00

The title of this post should be any SEC fans worst nightmare! A Mike Leach offense would be viscous with the talent that comes through UF!

Click HERE to read the story about Urban.

Keep in mind that I am speaking in the hypothetical sense.

2nd Annual Coleman Playoff System

2010-12-08T10:39:00.010-05:00

If you want to read the original details about the Coleman Playoff System (CPS), you can go read HERE for last year's explanation. I have seen that a few nationally syndicated sports reporters are already copying my system this bowl season.

For the 2010 season, here's how the playoff would start off; taking into account the conference champions, and the remaining highest ranked teams on the BCS Rankings.

Conference Champions (with BCS ranking)
ACC - #13 Virginia Tech
Big 12 - #7 Oklahoma
Big East - (NR) Connecticut
Big Ten - #5 Wisconsin
Conference USA - #25 Central Florida
Mid-American - (NR) Miami (OH)
Mountain West - #3 TCU
Pacific 10 - #2 Oregon
SEC - #1 Auburn
Sunbelt - (NR) Florida International
WAC - #15 Nevada

Remaining 5 Teams (with BCS ranking)
#4 Stanford
#6 Ohio State
#8 Arkansas
#9 Michigan State
#10 Boise State

Here's How The Seeds Would Break Down
#1 Auburn
#2 Oregon
#3 TCU
#4 Stanford
#5 Wisconsin
#6 Ohio State
#7 Oklahoma
#8 Arkansas
#9 Michigan State
#10 Boise State
#11 Virginia Tech
#12 Nevada
#13 Central Florida
#14 Connecticut
#15 Miami (OH)
#16 Florida International

First Round Match-Ups

Auburn versus Florida International
Oregon versus Miami (OH)
TCU versus Connecticut
Stanford versus Central Florida
Wisconsin versus Nevada
Ohio State versus Virginia Tech
Oklahoma versus Boise State
Arkansas versus Michigan State

With that set-up, what are your thoughts on the CPS? I see some interesting match-ups! How about Oklahoma getting revenge on Boise? I see that some good teams are left out of the playoff as well. Missouri, LSU, Oklahoma State. etc.

Lattimore's Mom Tells On Auburn

2010-12-04T14:16:00.005-05:00

A South Carolina fan sent me this link today, and it's a pretty interesting read for those obsessed with Camgate.

Smith says Luper (Auburn Coach) made so many promises to her son that she had to ask him to stop.

http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefootball/story/Marcus-Lattimores-mom-contrasts-recruiting-of-Auburn-South-Carolina-120310

5 STAR RECRUITING PIMPS

2010-12-03T10:01:00.006-05:00

My partners and I are considering a new business plan. The tentative name of this business is "5 Star Recruiting Pimps: We'll get you paid; just don't tell your kid about it!"

Most of you know by now that the NCAA, in it's retarded decision, has opened up a whole world of new business opportunities. All a parent has to do now is solicit the help of an "agent" to help them get money for having their child go to a certain college and play sports.

I'm thinking that the finders fee for our business' services will be somewhere around 25%. We will be consulting other "experts" in this field to see if this is an appropriate fee. Rodney Garner, Coach Richt, and company, are you listening? I know people that know people that know people! These "people" have hefty bank accounts, and ways of hiding the "exchanges" of said monies!

NCAA...COME ON MAN!

The UGA Facebook Diatribe

2010-11-29T12:46:00.007-05:00

My wife is almost 4 months pregnant, and she ~~made~~ convinced me to stay at home and watch the UGA versus GaTech game on TV this past weekend. Instead of posting my rants on this blog as the game went on, Facebook felt the wrath of my anger and joy throughout the contest. Sunday, I found it extremely entertaining to go back and read my Facebook wall and the comments that were made by me and some of my friends. It was so interesting to re-hash my Facebook play-by-play that I thought you may enjoy a few of the quotes/comments as well.

Over half of my posts have been omitted:

Look at that white boy runnnnnnnnnnnnn! Woof Woof Woof!

Rambo bringin' the hamma!

When your QB is 7/8 for 158yds and 2 TDs...what should you do?

Wow, how do you get the ball spotted in the exact same place when you just gained 2 feet?

Shocking news Dawg fans: We throw the ball again and move it straight down the field! Murray is the MAN!

Mike Bobo, that may have been the best designed running play I have seen from UGA in 3 years!

Why do they even have instant replay in college football? What a JOKE!

If they give that fumble back to them, I am going to be LIVID!

Richt is going to get fired based on the shear fact that he is a "timeout MORON"! Someone tell him there is a whole quarter of football left in a TIGHT GAME!

Apparantly it is now legal to tackle someone by their facemask in PLAIN SIGHT!

God must have seen it too!

Conventional wisdom says to run the ball right now. REALITY says that they haven't stopped our passing game ALL DAY LONG!

Todd Grantham is NOT earning 1/12 of his $750,000 salary tonight!

Did he just miss that xtra point? YYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Sarah, if we lose this game, hide all of the sharp objects in the house!

Go for it, we can't stop them anyways!

To all of my neighbors, I am sorry for that barking incident that just occurred outside of my front door.

Is it just me, or does Josh Nesbitt look like he is 42 years old?

I could go on and on, but I do have a job to get to in the morning!

I Finally Understand Mike Bobo's Playcalling

2010-11-28T00:01:00.000-05:00

It just dawned on me what Mike Bobo was doing in the 4th quarter tonight. I couldn't figure out for the life of me why we stopped trying to score and just tried to milk the clock, but now I know why. Mike Bobo is obviously not allowed to watch what the opponents offense is doing during the course of the game. Therefore, he thought we surely had a comfortable lead the way we were torching them with Murray's great passing. Coach Richt, it's only fair that you let Bobo know when Georgia Tech is matching us score for score, so he doesn't look like an idiot and run it up the middle three times in a row at such a crucial moment.

Washaun Ealey, RUN This State Tonight

2010-11-27T16:43:00.002-05:00

Last year, Washaun Ealey made it clear that the kid can bring it (20 carries, 183 yards) in the Clean Old Fashion Hate game. This year has been disappointing as far as his production and off the field problems. I have yet to back off my opinion that the kid is a potential 1,200 yard back in the SEC. Will he do it next year? I think so.

None-the-less, barring his fumbleitous returning, I predict we will see 100+ yards from Ealey again tonight. As with the season, the running game was strange this year. I attribute some of it to an under-performing line, much of it to not having AJ from the start, a LOT of it to play calling, and the rest to the football gods.

Hopefully the kid will be back in true fashion for 2011!

Dawgs, It's Time To Play With Your Hair On Fire

2010-11-27T16:36:00.005-05:00

I fully expect the Dawgs to come out pissed off tonight, and handle the Yellow Jackets like we should. This year has been one of the more disappointing years in my few decades as a rabid Dawg fan.

Who even really cares about a bowl game at this point? It is my opinion that a team with 6 losses doesn't deserve to play in a bowl game anyways. Today, it's all about pride, and coming together as a Dawg team with twice, hell, THREE times that talent as the nerds!

I'm not big on making these bold predictions, mainly because of the jinx, but I say DAWGS 45 - NERDS 13!

Earn that paycheck tonight Grantham!

Mike Bobo and the Bama OC

2010-11-26T18:12:00.001-05:00

Is it just me, or did it look like Mike Bobo started calling plays for Alabama in the second half against Auburn?

Awesome Job Hoop Dawgs!

2010-11-25T21:11:00.001-05:00

If nothing else, Mark Fox has a resilient team out on the court. Once Trey Tompkins gets his game legs under him, and they gel as a team, we could cause havoc in the league. It's nice to root for an under Dawg for a change...an under dog with a chance at winning something. I hope I can keep this optimism come March!

No NCAA Violation, Really?

2010-11-25T11:46:00.005-05:00

I am pretty much done with the NCAA and their impotent investigative powers. How can the NCAA find out that AJ Green did what he did, but then turn around and proclaim innocence on LaMichael James.

I mean, guys from economically disadvantaged families always drive around legally in Range Rovers and Mustangs, right. I'm sure he worked hard and paid for that Range Rover legitimately, while playing major DI football. LOL..I can't wait to hear the bashing I get for this!

Piss on Georgia Tech

2010-11-24T16:49:00.008-05:00

I happened to run across another case of the famous Pissing Uga's in my attic while digging out Christmas decorations. The Uga Statue's that I have are pictured below, except for one big difference: all I have left are in RED JERSEYS (black jersey upon request)! I will try to get some new pictures and post them with the red jersey asap. Just send an email or comment on this thread if you are interested. These things make great Christmas gifts for any Dawg fan. I have pictures somewhere of the statue peeing on a Yellow Jacket, Gator, etc.

GO DAWGS, beat the NERDS!

UGA Boise State Playing In 2011, YAYUH!

2010-11-19T17:25:00.006-05:00

I waited until the word was semi-official to get too excited about this news. I tend to shy away from bandwagon blogs on purpose, but I had to put my two cents in on this one.

Two of the most popular blogs I have written this past year were pertaining to Boise State. If you missed them, you can read them HERE, and HERE.

I'm not going to lie, I have really started keeping tabs on my blog site statistics, and hit number 100,000 is most likely going to come on this post. I never in my life expected to get that many hits in less than eleven months of blogging!

Anyways, back to my point. Hopefully the Dawgs can get off on the right foot in 2011 and beat a team that has become a household name in college football. The BSU Broncos are a pillar of the rankings for the past several years. Here's to hoping we don't let the SEC down and give BSU fans even more fuel to add to the fire!

Have You Seen This About Cam Newton

2010-11-18T13:57:00.006-05:00

I especially love the title: "As The Plains Burn". This guy has seemingly all of the details. The post is lengthy, but it almost looks like it came from the authorities as part of the investigation! It is VERY detailed:
http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/messagetopic.asp?p=22778676

Even A Dawg Fan Has to Laugh At This

2010-11-17T13:04:00.004-05:00

Before you get ticked off at me. I am in complete agreement that Auburn's Nick Fairley is TRASH. Evidence is HERE & HERE.

Boys of Fall UGA Style

2010-11-16T12:08:00.003-05:00

I'm sure I am not the first to post this on their blog, but I love it, so here it is again!

UGA & The Play Action Pass

2010-11-16T08:59:00.006-05:00

The play-action pass, when used effectively, can be one of the most valuable offensive tools in all of football. Notice the phrase when used effectively!

I know a little bit about offense schemes, game plans, play design, and all things related to scoring points. I was a 3 year varsity starter in high school; had a few small college offers in football, but pursued baseball instead. Since college, I've coached football teams from peewee level, up to top ranked high school teams. I've never coached in college because I chose not too. Had I felt the passion to do so, I'm sure I could have, but I guess the world will never know.

That being said, I know a good bit about the play-action pass. Plain and simply put, it is a tool used to freeze linebackers and safeties by getting them to bite on a fake to a potential ball carrier. It works great when you use it sparingly, or at the right time. Hell you can even use it a lot if your running game is gashing the opponent on a consistent basis. The problem with UGA's system is that we use play-action pass on more than 90% of our passes, and even when the running game is a non-factor. It's as if we have certain plays that can only be run out of play-action. Why can't the same plays be executed with the quarterback doing a simple 5-step drop?

Thinking from a quarterback's perspective, I love to throw the ball on a straight 5 step drop. Why? When a quarterback doesn't have to worry about the fake, he gets to focus on the safeties and cornerbacks from the moment the ball is snapped. When faking, a quarterback has to take his eyes off the safeties for a moment, and then take to time to find them again after the fake. This may not seem all that difficult, but any quarterback will tell you it makes a world of difference to have to take your eyes off the secondary, and the look up and find the defenders again. Besides finding the secondary, it makes one hell of a difference when it comes to avoiding the rush. Think about it; wouldn't Aaron Murray have stood a better chance at avoiding Nick Fairley's body slams if he saw him coming a second sooner? Yep.

When I went back and watched the Auburn game a second time, I payed close attention to Fairley on every offensive snap. The kid was rarely, if ever, phased by a play-action fake, nor were the linebackers.

What are your thoughts?

The Worst Of All Nick Fairley Plays

2010-11-15T15:21:00.004-05:00

Watching this video just proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that players like Nick Fairley have no business in football until they learn how to be a man. Chicken $hit players like this are worthless.

Watch this video (Auburn Fans) and tell me the guy is a winner. You can clearly see Fairley trying to dig his facemask into Murray's throat and chin.

Danielson, you dumba$$, their helmets are not stuck!

UGA versus Auburn Tickets Outrageous

2010-11-13T19:37:00.002-05:00

They say that tickets outside of Jordan-Hare Stadium were going for over $300 a pop! The only person that could afford them was Cam Newton's dad!

Just saying...

Nick Fairley Is TRASH

2010-11-13T19:22:00.006-05:00

I hope that the SEC does a review of tonight's game and watches Nick Fairley with a fine toothed comb. I just witnessed him take two of the cheapest shots on a quarterback I have ever seen. Then, I watched him grab Washaun Ealey's nuts on the bottom of a pile. Hopefully I can post the videos later. I hope the NFL is taking notice, and Fairley, you just cost yourself MILLIONS!

Fairley, YOU ARE TRASH!

Auburn Wins, Goes to 0-11 For The Season.

2010-11-13T19:08:00.003-05:00

That's right, I said Z-E-R-O & 11. The Auburn Tigers and sCam Newton have sold their souls to the devil and beat my beloved Dawgs tonight. Mark my word. I don't go out on a limb very often, but the Tigers have been playing an ineligible player this year, and he is AWESOME, but they will forfeit their season when all is said and done.

Am I bitter that he helped to defeat the Dawgs tonight? Not at all. We couldn't stop him because he is one hell of a college football player. I don't think he will be able to do the things he does at the next level, but we'll see.

My deepest concerns pertaining to this whole situation are that he is completely SCREWING Auburn University, and they have gone all-in hoping a miracle keeps the NCAA from ruling sCam as an ineligible player. Cecil Newton solicited money. That negated sCam's amateur status. Put this in your pipe and smoke it too: Auburn paid the kid or his family. Otherwise, why in the hell did he go there instead of Mississippi State at the last minute. How did Cecil's church miraculously come up with 10's of thousands of dollars to make improvement? Why is the IRS and FBI interviewing witnesses? I know why...the rumors are TRUE.

Go Dawgs! That was one hell of a performance against the number "2" team in the nation.

Newton Will Play, Or Won't He?

2010-11-12T09:51:00.004-05:00

As a true Dawg fan, I hope that we get the chance to BEAT down the Tigers with Newton on the field tomorrow. Will we? That question may not be as solid of a yes as it was yesterday after all of these facts have come out.

Why does the FBI want to talk to Bond? "They don't want people shopping children around for thousands of dollars," Bond said.

Even if Newton received no money to attend Auburn, soliciting money can be an NCAA violation, jeopardizing Newton's eligibility.

I have stood on the fence as far as passing judgement on this story all week long. Now, I am pretty darn sure that Auburn might be screwed. The NCAA has a reputation of getting pissed off when schools play athletes knowing the $hit is about to hit the fan. If I am AU right now and I know something of fact, I tell the kid he is sitting this one out. We'll see at 3:30 Saturday.

Either way...GO DAWGS, beat the Tigers/Plainsmen/War Eagles/Identity Crisisers

Parking In Athens!

2010-11-09T13:16:00.004-05:00

Do you think I could pull this off somewhere in Athens? A man sure can bank on gameday with the right idea! I once had a friend that told me his wrecker service made over $100,000 on a big game day.

Outside England's Bristol Zoo there is a parking lot for 150 cars and 8 buses. For 25 years, its parking fees were managed by a very pleasant attendant. The fees were 1 for cars ($1.40), 5 for buses (about $7). Then, one day, after 25 solid years of never missing a day of work, he just didn't show up; so the Zoo Management called the City Council and asked it to send them another parking agent. The Council did some research and replied that the parking lot was the Zoo's own responsibility. The Zoo advised the Council that the attendant was a City employee. The City Council responded that the lot attendant had never been on the City payroll. Meanwhile, sitting in his villa somewhere on the coast of Spain or France or Italy ....is a man who'd apparently had a ticket machine installed completely on his own and then had simply begun to show up every day, commencing to collect and keep the parking fees, estimated at about $560 per day -- for 25 years. Assuming 7 days a week, this amounts to just over $7 million dollars ...and no one even knows his name.

-Source Unknown-

Cam "Hide Your Laptop" Newton

2010-11-08T10:15:00.007-05:00

I have a friend that keeps calling #2 from Auburn, Cam "Heisman" Newton. So, as any good Dawg fan would, I coined the phrase Cam "Hide Your Laptop" Newton. It seems like a much more fitting name to me seeing as how the Heisman trophy is supposedly given to a player that shows this:

“The Heisman Memorial Trophy annually recognizes the outstanding college football player whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity.”

Due to the fact that this story is absolutely true, Cam Newton is not a Heisman Candidate in my mind.

On the flip side though, how is Corch Meyer justifying letting Chris Rainey play after what he did, but kicked Newton off the team? Oh, how I hate the Gators, and all they stand for!

Auburn Week - Greatest UGA Moments!

2010-11-08T09:08:00.006-05:00

11/16/2002
My dad and I left Cumming, GA that beautiful fall morning looking forward to seeing some smashmouth SEC football. What we would witness may have been one of my all-time favorite moments in UGA football.

I remember getting to Auburn a few hours early, and the temperature had dropped over 30 degrees from what it was when we left our house. We took a trip to the local Wal-Mart to pick up some thermal underwear, and headed back to Jordan-Hare Stadium. For two hours, we sat in the freezing cold stands, and watched the Tigers man-handle our beloved Bulldogs. Then came....THE CATCH heard round the Bulldawg Nation!

It's moments like these that bring a father and son as close as ever. It's also moments like these that I will bleed red & black until the day I die!

One Way To Defend Cameron Newton

2010-11-05T16:06:00.002-04:00

Last night, I was thinking about writing a blog on how the Dawgs might attempt to stop Cam Newton next week, then this story broke.

Maybe, if he is cleared of all that stuff, we can get this chick to stand on the sideline next to him!

I know ~~they~~ it may distract me a bit.

Politics or Football

2010-11-03T09:21:00.004-04:00

My love for politics often retracts from my blogging, thus the reason I have been pretty short and sweet for the past several weeks when it comes to UGABlog.com. I love Georgia Bulldog football with all my heart, but my passion for American politics often trumps the Dawgs.

I know, it's a Bulldawg sin to admit that. I know, I'll just find a way to combine my love for both!

While I'm on the subject, I wonder if Mark Richt is a Democrat or Republican? Nah, I love him either way!

What Do The Last 10 Nat'l Champs Have In Common?

2010-11-01T13:05:00.006-04:00

It goes without saying that none of them are my beloved Georgia Bulldogs. Getting past that, at least 80% of these National Champions ran an offensive scheme that people would label as a version of the spread. It comes as no surprise to people that understand offensive football strategy that the game is not "changing", rather, it HAS CHANGED. Check out this list of the past 10 college football national champions:

2000 - Oklahoma
2001 - Miami
2002 - Ohio State
2003 - USC/LSU
2004 - USC
2005 - Texas
2006 - Florida
2007 - LSU
2008 - Florida
2009 - Alabama

Of those 10, I would venture to say that only Alabama's team from last year, and the 2002 Ohio State team ran what one would call an "old fashioned" offensive scheme.

I am using this as a preface to my point. UGA is running an offense that the college game has passed by. Will it still work? Yes, and sometimes the Dawgs do quite well with the scheme we run. But, obviously, it's not leading us to our ultimate goal.

I once read somewhere that Steve Spurrier changes his playbook at least by 20% every single week. What do you guys think? Is it time for the Dawgs to re-vamp the offensive scheme we are running? And, please, do not give me a lecture about how we just finished a streak of scoring 40+ points for 3 consecutive games. I already know about almost every statistic that exists pertaining to UGA football.

3rd & 8, We Run A Draw...Really?

2010-10-30T19:32:00.002-04:00

Great comeback Dawgs. I cannot fathom running a !@#$% draw on 3rd & 8 in that situation. But, what do I know? I know that Mike Bobo is a Dodo. Who are the candidates to replace him for next year? I'm praying for a bowl game at this point.

I Caught Myself Singing Rocky Top

2010-10-30T13:53:00.003-04:00

Yeah, I'm admitting it. I was singing that disgusting Rocky Top song this morning. It pains me, but I sure would love to see those ugly Orange guys knock off the Cocks! 10-10 at the half!

Urban Meyer Admits That He Misses Timmy

2010-10-29T10:54:00.002-04:00

Dawgs 28 Jean Shorts 17

Hey, Coach Richt, Run This Play

2010-10-28T13:11:00.002-04:00

I was going through some of my old playbooks from when I coached, and came across one of my favs. I have seen the Dawgs run a variation of this, but I think it could be especially effective against the Gators if they try to man up on AJ.

The UF Defense Has Me Worried

2010-10-26T12:37:00.004-04:00

After my daily reading this morning, I felt much less confident about our chances this weekend at the Cocktail Party. Do I think we will win? YES! I'm a Dawg fan aren't I?

My worries stem from the fact that UF has a very legitimate lock down cornerback in Janoris Jenkins. Will the Gators have him man up on AJ Green? If so, we will be seeing a whole lot more defenders in the box than we have over the last 4 weeks.

I hope that AJ Green is as good as I think he is, and will show Jenkins how hard it is to cover a phenom!

It goes without saying, but I HATE THE GATORS!

Tell Me The Play Calling Didn't Change...

2010-10-25T14:14:00.002-04:00

Now that the Dawgs have scored 40+ points for 3 straight weeks, I have backed off good old Bobo the Dodo. Why? Because we have scored 40+ points, duh!

Does that mean that I think Bobo still deserves to lose his OC title? Probably, but, I will hold off until the end of the season before I harp on that point again.

It has been a no-brainer that the playcalling has changed drastically. Is this a product of having AJ Green back? Most likely. If that is so, shame on our staff for having not a clue when the best player is missing. I am just in awe that it took 4 straight losses to figure out that running play action on 95% of our pass attempts is kind of ridiculous, especially when the running game is stinking it up.

500 Never Looked So Pretty

2010-10-24T09:00:00.000-04:00

I never thought I would be this happy to see my beloved Dawgs sitting at 4-4. That being said, who is the best team in the SEC right now? I would have to say Alabama.

Trying to understand college football has become equivalent to understanding a woman!

Hutson Mason, Will He Ever Play?

2010-10-21T10:26:00.008-04:00

First, God forbid Aaron Murray ever gets injured. Second, Hutson Mason looks like he may be a pretty darn good quarterback in the future. I couldn't help but wonder last Saturday (Mason was 4/4 passing) if he will be another Mark Richt story by the time he leaves Athens.

Unless we lose Murray to the NFL a year early, I don't see Mason ever being anything other than a back up quarterback. And, with Christian Lemay coming next year, he could potentially get pushed to 3rd on the depth chart by the time his junior or senior year rolls around.

I can't help but be reminded of Blake Barnes, a kid that would have definitely started at quite a few BCS conference schools. What are your thoughts?

Dawgs Are One Hell Of A 3 and 4 Team

2010-10-20T10:31:00.001-04:00

I have been spouting off at the mouth the past few weeks about the Dawgs being a damn good 4 loss team. Most of my friends (even the UGA fans) either ignore me, or tell me to shut the hell up. Now that the Senator posted this, I feel obligated to blog my feelings! The Dawgs may be one of the best 3 and 4 teams ever! LOL

Sign This Chic Up For The Dawgs!

2010-10-19T08:48:00.002-04:00

Man, if she can do this kind of damage giving a lap dance, I wonder how she would do as a linebacker...

Kudos to Bobo & Richt

2010-10-11T11:00:00.003-04:00

First of all, congratulations Bobo for finally putting together something that actually resembled an offensive plan six games into the season. I'm still not sure why it took so long for our staff to figure out that Murray's pretty damn good outside of the pocket. I'm left wondering, was Bobo really the architect of the playcalling against the Vols?

Dawgs Keep Promise With Da'Rick Rogers

2010-10-10T11:52:00.008-04:00

After Da'Rick Rogers de-committed last minute from the Dawgs, I blogged about how some UGA players promised to give him a little something when he visited Athens this year.

Well, much to my liking, Alec Ogletree gave him a little howdy do tap on the second kickoff of the game yesterday. I just happened to be watching Ogletree, when I saw him absolutely lay out a Tennessee player. After the player got up all wobbly, it was none other than Rogers!

Way to go Alec! Anyone got a video of the hit?

Keep It Rollin' Dawgs

2010-10-09T08:19:00.004-04:00

The Braves started my weekend off right! Now, as I sit in the Northeast corner of Sanford, I can't wait for Richt to lead the Dawgs out of the tunnel. It's time to dispose of this damn monkey! Tonight's gonna be a good night.

Could The Dawgs Run This Offense?

2010-10-06T14:44:00.005-04:00

I was cleaning out an old email inbox when I ran across this article from the New York Times from a couple of years ago. It's an entertaining thought!

Who's on Line? Even the Referees Don't Know

Why Not Let AJ Green Return Punts?

2010-10-06T09:30:00.004-04:00

This subject has been the topic of several debates that I have read. Most of them came from the pre-season, when we thought we were a pretty decent team, and that we would have our best player for the whole season. Why not let AJ Green return punts since our season is a bust already? Let's get as much out of this special player as we possibly can. We all know it's probably the last year we'll have him.

Why should he?
Wes Welker - New England Patriots' best receiver/punt returner does it.
Julio Jones - Alabama's top receiver/punt returner does it as well. Don't tell me he's better at it than AJ!
DeSean Jackson - Philadelphia Eagles' top receiver/punt returner.
Like the Senator said, what do we have to lose?

Why shouldn't he?
There's the case of Reggie Bush - New Orleans starting tailback/punt returner (until he broke his leg...you guessed it, returning punts).