January 29, 2006
Georgia Bulldogs 2006 Football Schedule
9-2-06 WESTERN KENTUCKY
9-9-06 at South Carolina
9-16-06 UAB
9-23-06 COLORADO
9-30-06 at Mississippi
10-7-06 TENNESSEE
10-14-06 VANDERBILT
10-21-06 MISSISSIPPI STATE
10-28-06 vs. Florida @Jacksonville, FL
11-4-06 at Kentucky
11-11-06 at Auburn
11-25-06 GEORGIA TECH
Comments:
Chris said:
posted on January 30, 2006 2:16 PM — 168.16.203.151 — link — abuse?
Are you kidding me? I think the Dawgs will be better this season than they were last year. Sure there is some replacing to do at QB & safety, but we had a plethora of talent sitting on the bench waiting for the seniors last year to leave. Our defense will be one of the best in the nation this year, especially at linebacker. With the talent the state of Georgia has in its high schools, it's going to be hard for Georgia to have a bad year.
Gerald said:
posted on January 31, 2006 8:38 AM — 216.113.128.239 — link — abuse?
Chris:
Impossible to see how they will be better next year. They lose more than Shockley and Blue. They lose both starting CBs, Kedric Golston, Pope, and Jean - Gilles. You have to realize that UGA was skating on thin ice last year. Their protection, even with Gilles, was not great. UGA has not had a dominant running game since Garrison Hearst and will likely never develop one under Richt (and to think that he thought that he could get Stafon Johnson). And UGA has NEVER been a school for top wideouts; Reggie Brown was their best one ever. David Greene and D. J. Shockley covered up a lot of flaws that will be exposed next year, especially if Stafford starts as a true freshman as most expect him to. Plus, look at the competition. Florida, Auburn, and LSU will all be better. UGA will finish 4th in the SEC and win 8 - 9 games, a repeat of David Greene's rookie season, and bounce back into SEC contention the next season.
Tommie:
You are going to hate me for saying this, but it will not be that UGA will be a poor team. It is just that when you play in a conference where 4 or 5 teams win 10 games a year and send bunches of players to the NFL, you are going to drop off a bit every now and then. Where there isn't anyone in the PAC - 10 who can match USC's recruiting, UGA isn't even the top recruiting school in the SEC East! Not only does Florida generally out - recruit UGA in the east, but LSU, Auburn, and Alabama generally get better players in the west, and of course do not forget Tennessee. UGA hangs with the other SEC teams because of superior coaching. They will have the #2 class in the SEC this year thanks to winning the SEC and LSU's coaching change. While that will pay off in a year or two, there simply won't be enough for Richt to work with this year.
Warren said:
posted on January 31, 2006 1:10 PM — 216.212.0.253 — link — abuse?
I think this year is going to be a bit of a challenge. I feel we may have lost a bit more this time than when Greene and Pollack left. I think its time for Richt to start to use the trio of RB's he has a little more to free up his new, young QB and make him feel comfortable. And Martinez better learn how to blitz more than once or twice a game next year, opposing QB's had forever to throw on use. We have some areas that need fine tuning. If we finish in the top 2 in the East I will be okay with that.
posted on January 31, 2006 1:23 PM — 68.84.31.105 — link — abuse?Mike Boone said:
I believe they have 2 weeks off before the Georgia Tech game.
Franko G said:
posted on January 31, 2006 1:39 PM — 70.171.12.221 — link — abuse?
I think that Mark Richt still has some magic up his sleeve. This is the same kind of stuff people were saying about UGA last year. Don't you all remember? Everybody wondered if DJ Shockley could cut it as a starting quarterback. Heck even UGA fans were very skeptical after some of his appearances backing up David Greene. But remember that feeling you had during the Boise State game? When BOOM! you realized UGA wasnt going to fall off at all. Well next year I look for the same thing to happen again. I know we lose some very key players, but Shockley can be replaced. He was a mobile quarterback who made plays by buying time and scrambling around. But he was not a very accurate passer to be honest. We have 4 quarterbacks who will be battling it out for the starting position next year: Matthew Stafford, Joe T, Joe Cox, and Blake Barnes. I, for one, believe that Richt will find his guy to run the offense. With Mohammed Massaquoi(and the rest of the receivers have a lot to prove), and a bunch of running back, I think UGA will make another run like last year and go into the UF game undefeated. I always hope that one year, just one year, UGA will show up with the toughness I know they can play with against the Gators. But we always play our worst game in Jacksonville. Hopefully the Dawgs can play well and please, PLEASE, Mr. Dfensive Coordinator Martinez...BLITZ CHRIS LEAK! Blitz him all day, seriously, he has a lot of work to do with his defensive schemes.
Gerald said:
posted on February 1, 2006 1:54 PM — 216.113.128.239 — link — abuse?
Tommie Trojan:
What do you think of this signing list? Probably UGA's best ever. When you consider that Georgia players are generally ranked lower than those from Texas, California, Florida, or Ohio but wind up playing just as well or better (Georgia is actually in the top 3 in players in the NFL per capita) I think that this is the foundation of a team that will be in the 2007 or 2008 BCS title game.
http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/uga/stories/0203ugasignees.html
Gerald said:
posted on February 1, 2006 2:01 PM — 216.113.128.239 — link — abuse?
Franko G:
Oh my, oh my, what do "running quarterbacks" have to do in order to get respect, even after Tommie Frazier beat Miami at the Orange Bowl followed by Danny Wuerrfel the next year, Scott Frost beat Peyton Manning, Matt Mauck beat Jason White, and Vince Young beat Matt Leinart. Geesh.
D. J. Shockley was a great player who will be a first day NFL draft pick, and had he transferred he will be a first round one. You say that all he did was scramble around and buy time? If he hadn't, he would have gotten sacked, right? And please, he wasn't that accurate? What about all the drops? Shockley didn't get to throw to Reggie Brown and Fred Gibson, but a bunch of I - AA players. Unless the WR play improves greatly, the lack of experience PLUS the lack of mobility of whoever replaces Shockley will make the offense marginally effective a la Alabama this year.Tommie Trojan said:
posted on February 1, 2006 11:01 PM — 208.57.130.196 — link — abuse?
Hey Gerald:
How bout that USC recruiting class? Give me the rundown. Holland signed and that pretty much wraps it up. We're all still waiting on Keiland Williams - and it would be stunning to get that guy. There's your LenDale White.
Rivals has USC winning the recruiting wars for the 3rd year in a row. They were 3rd four years ago. I'm always amazed with how Scout likes to proclaim a winner before all is said and done. They proclaimed Florida the winner before Ashley and Holland signed - and even Keiland may come. But, obviously, the two remaining four star commits will have to make Scout change their opinion.
I am not so pleased that we did not sign the Big "Road Graters" that we need. This has happened the last two years and may spell trouble in the future. We need to land some five star OL's next year - or some of these teams are gonna have a chance in about two years. That's about the time that your Dawgs are gonna want to pull the 2nd greatest upset in history - and you might dang well do it if we don't start bringin' in some more serious beef on the OL.Tommie Trojan
Tommie Trojan said:
posted on February 2, 2006 5:29 PM — 208.57.130.196 — link — abuse?
I am amazed that there isn't a blog posted for the debate of who won the "mythical National Championship" of recruiting yesterday - and, or, the controversy surrounding Hazelton and K.Williams?
But, I'll give my spin for all you Dawg fans and Gerald. Although my Trojans supposedly got the best class: Georgia at #4 was the big winner this year in my opinion. I consider the QB position as the trigger to any team. I don't think that without a really tremendous QB that you can totally dominate. That being said, I believe, that the real jewel of this whole recruiting class was Matthew Stafford. From all I can learn and find out - he is probably even underrated and certainly an elite player at the QB position. This sets Georgia up very nicely for the future. Florida got Tebow and two very nice receivers to go along with him - but, Stafford is "the Guy".
I think that Stafford should start next year. I'd go with the power running game that Georgia can do so well. If they needed Stafford to have a "Big Game" - maybe he could. Follow me here. I'd minimize his opportunities for mistake - therefore leaning on the tremendous runners that Georgia already has. Now, if they got in a tough spot and were getting stopped, I'd turn the guy loose then. There might be the chance that he has that "rip it up game". He might throw it away also. Nevertheless, I don't agree with Gerald that you will have to lose three games with this guy. You might only have to lose one or none. This guy's just icing on the cake.
But, I do agree with Gerald on the idea that Georgia becomes a dominate team, maybe even when Stafford is a sophomore. But, he has got to start next year for that to happen. I could be wrong, but Leinart was into his third year in the system when he took the reigns, but Bomar was only in his second with no experience behind him at all. Stafford, with a year behind him, would probably fair much better than Bomar did by his second year. Of course, he could fair much worse in his first. But, not so much if they could minimize his opportunities for mistakes.Tommie Trojan
Gerald said:
posted on February 3, 2006 12:48 PM — 216.113.128.239 — link — abuse?
Tommie Trojan:
Stafford has to compete with 2 4 star QB recruits that signed last year and redshirted. One of them in particular had a very good reputation. UGA is in a situation where whoever wins the starting job is going to be pretty good, a la Leinart over Cassel at USC, and heck David Greene setting the NCAA record for wins in order to hold off D. J. Shockley at UGA.
Ultimately, though, QB is not as important in the SEC as it is in other conferences because of the dearth in quality receivers. In the SEC, it is all about having a great offensive line and a great defense. UGA really hasn't had a dominating offensive line since the Vince Dooley days. That is why I am glad that UGA signed seven offensive linemen, with 5 of them big enough to play either this year or next. When you add that to the #2 TE prospect and two top FB prospects, whoever wins the starting job at QB will have plenty of time to throw the ball in 2007, and there will be plenty of running room too. And as for the defense, they make up most of the signees as well as the highest rated ones.
The one failure: not a single tailback from the state of Georgia or from Alabama or South Carolina. Darius Walker, who ran all over your defense for Notre Dame, grew up like 20 minutes from the UGA campus and was not even offered. At some point Mark Richt will have to acknowledge what gets it done in the SEC.
doctor d said:
posted on February 3, 2006 1:14 PM — 24.236.99.250 — link — abuse?
Tommy
I think you need to face it, how long has it been since GA won the absolutely necessary big one (whether it be FLA. TENN AUB or any one absolute needed game) Richt won't do it.. it ain't happened since '80...Hershel and a lot of luck...by the way a FLA player was blocked in the back in the "wonder play" .. Belue to Scott"
check the film.. just keep the Alum happy with the dream and the "past"..Tommie Trojan said:
posted on February 3, 2006 3:33 PM — 208.57.130.196 — link — abuse?
Gerald:
I can dig ya'. Georgia has not wanted to shove the thing down their throats - but, I think they are just gonna have to do it this year. I think Lufkin is the guy to make it happen. I know you have to have balance, and with all of the other great young QB's in the SEC, they are going to have to develope a great QB soon. I can understand the disappointment when they just won't run it - because you have to. We went through the same thing here. We have won with lesser QB play - but, never with lesser RB's. USC used to dominate players to the NFL from the OL in days long past. That's what has always made the Heisman winners. It was always great OL play. Same thing lately. Bush, White and Leinart have played great - but none of that would have happened without the great OL. Like I say, you got the runners, but they gonna have to use them and block for them. I saw Georgia play twice last year and I liked what I saw. I know that Auburn, Florida and LSU are also going to be great teams next year. Alabama will be good like Georgia. So, maybe your right. But, Perrilloux will be young also and so will Alabama be puttin' in a new QB. So, who knows?
Tommie Trojan
Gerald said:
posted on February 3, 2006 3:35 PM — 216.113.128.239 — link — abuse?
doctor d:
Oh please. Florida won its ONLY TITLE IN HISTORY in 1997 AFTER losing to Florida State AND getting a rematch with Florida State. Had Arizona State beaten Ohio State, you guys would not have gotten anywhere near the title, and even then you guys should have shared with Ohio State.
Second, so Richt hasn't won a title in 5 whole years. Wow. How long did it take Spurrier? Spurrier himself admits that the SEC was nowhere near as good back when he was contending for national titles as it is now. So it took Spurrier LONGER in a WEAKER SEC, and Richt has already matched Spurrier's best record at Florida: 12 - 1. It was Stallings, Fulmer, and Tuberville who actually had undefeated SEC seasons, not "the coaching genius" Spurrier, who often times would rather lose than run the ball or play defense in big games (and generally did, remember Nebraska 62 - 24?).
Speaking of Nebraska, it took Tom Osborne 20 years to win a national title there. It took Bobby Bowden the same, and even his first was a fraud ... that national title game should have been between Nebraska and West Virginia and would have been had the current BCS rules been in place. So it took Bobby Bowden almost 30 years to win his first REAL title (even longer if you add his West Virginia years). It took Mack Brown almost 20 years when you add his North Carolina years to his Texas years. And how long did it take Roy Williams to win a basketball title? 15 years I think, and if he was still at Kansas he'd still be looking. And yes, Bill Cowher is in his 14th year and still looking for his first title. So oh yeah, we can call Mark Richt a failure after 5 years.
Funny that you mention Herschel Walker, because UGA had not won an SEC title SINCE Herschel Walker. In Mark Richt's five years they have won two, and Richt has not even gotten the types of players that he needs for his system yet. Stafford is his first elite passing QB (Shockley was a dual threat whom Richt did not even try to properly use, which harmed Shockley's college career even if it will help is NFL one), and he has thus far been unable to land the types of WRs, offensive linemen, and tailbacks his system requires (Richt pretty much runs the same offense that Howard Schnellenberger ran at Miami when Richt was a QB there). If Richt was able to win 65 games in 5 years without even having his players, you had really better look out when he does! Notice how FSU just fell off the map when Richt left. And what did FSU do before Richt was hired in the early 90s? Hmmm ... looks like Richt was the real brains behind that program.
Gerald said:
posted on February 4, 2006 1:27 PM — 65.12.162.103 — link — abuse?
Tommie Trojan:
LSU's starting QB is JaMarcus Russell and will be until he either graduates or leaves early for the NFL. A lot of people forget that Russell played with an injured wrist on his throwing hand this year, which hampered his touch on the ball. He also had to adjust to a new coaching staff and system, a lot of drops by his WRs, and their best offensive player suffering a season ending injury in the preseason. And oh yeah, there were these HURRICANES as well! Hurricanes Rita and Katrina wiped out LSU's preseason scrimmages. Next year Russell will be healthy, their star RB will be back, and he will have the benefit of a full offseason with his coaching staff, and he is going to put up monster numbers, ending the Perriloux - Flynn foolishness. A lot of his problems are due to Nick Saban mishandling him. During what should have been Russell's first year as a starter, Saban kept yanking Russell to play this other guy - who was horrible and is now trying to make it in the NFL as a safety - out of loyalty to the fifth year senior backup who won a couple games when Matt Mauck got injured the year before they won the national title. (Another example of how coaches play who they want to instead of who is the best player.) That foolishness cost them at least a couple of wins, including the 10 - 9 loss to Auburn and especially the Iowa bowl game. Worst of all, it ruined Russell's confidence, because whenever Russell would make a mistake Saban would use it to bench him and play the other guy, who would come in and do nothing BUT make mistakes (again, he is trying to make it as a safety in the NFL). Ridiculous. I bet Russell rues the day that he went to LSU. Sometimes I honestly wonder if QBs like him are better served at the small school level like Daunte Culpepper at Central Florida, Byron Leftwich at Marshall, and this Omar Jacobs kid at Bowling Green.
doctor d said:
posted on February 4, 2006 4:30 PM — 24.236.99.250 — link — abuse?
Gerald ... wow
I stand corrected and bow to the stats...
you really know your stuff..
I have only one thing to say..actually two...
no I ain't no GATOR
and two..
my prediction:
Richt will leave GA eventually and return to FSU!
the contract was sweet but when you are up in that money range, buys outs are no problem
Richt is a great coach and he knows there are only a few schools where he can "consistently"and successfully vie for the National title..and Athens doesn't have one! Again, look at the stats...
history repeats itself..J. Mercer said:
posted on February 9, 2006 11:38 PM — 68.154.92.118 — link — abuse?
Doc, Come on now! Richt isnt going anywhere. He loves Athens and the Georgia program. You have to look at the big picture. Money is a very small thing to Mark Richt, he puts alot of things before money if you know anything about him. Georgia should have a good year next year. I dont see Matt Stafford starting over Joe Cox. Not that Cox is better its just I think they would rather redshirt Stafford and you may even see a 2 QB system between Cox and might see a little AJ Bryant. If Cox does start we should see some fireworks given what he and Massiqou did in spring camp. Word is they put on an airshow. We did lose some key players but if memory serves me right we have always watched a sleeper come in and blow it up. Richt is an offensive mastermind and we have the best conditioning coach in the nation so I feel we will at least ve in the top 10 again. Go Dawgs
DAWGfan123 said:
posted on February 13, 2006 8:00 PM — 68.218.107.100 — link — abuse?
The only reason you said Georgia was going to lose to South Carolina on the road is because Florida lost to South Carolina on the road this year. Also, you Florida fans should thank Arkansas for your win this year; They are the ones who injured D.J. Shockley before the game vs. Florida, and you guys almost lost to Georgia with JOE T.!!!
And Dr. D., you must be some stupid idiot to think that Richt will leave Georgia after buliding up a history at UGA. Do you think Richt will go back to the team that didn't let him be anything more than an offensive cordinator and just since Bobby Bowden might leave this year doesn't mean when and if FSU comes to beg at Richt's feet, don't expect him to go back. Richt is staying at Georgia for a lonnnnnnnnnnnnggggggg time.
DAWGfan123 said:
posted on February 13, 2006 8:01 PM — 68.218.107.100 — link — abuse?
The only reason you said Georgia was going to lose to South Carolina on the road is because Florida lost to South Carolina on the road this year. Also, you Florida fans should thank Arkansas for your win this year; They are the ones who injured D.J. Shockley before the game vs. Florida, and you guys almost lost to Georgia with JOE T.!!!
And Dr. D., you must be plain dumb to think that Richt will leave Georgia after buliding up a history at UGA. Do you think Richt will go back to the team that didn't let him be anything more than an offensive cordinator and just since Bobby Bowden might leave this year doesn't mean when and if FSU comes to beg at Richt's feet, don't expect him to go back. Richt is staying at Georgia for a lonnnnnnnnnnnnggggggg time.
"D" Bulldog said:
posted on February 13, 2006 10:33 PM — 67.9.62.239 — link — abuse?
Listen up - I for one have had my doubts in the past about Mark Richt. But the proof is in the pudding- he is a damn good college footbal coach and he knows exactly what he is doing. I just wish he expressed more intensity.
Unless, I have missed some news flash somewhere - I'm very surprised that none of you are considering Joe T for the starting position. (His dad is on the coaching staff & an alumni) No, no, no I don't think he's the best QB but politics usually trumps facts in America. I also believe that it will be awesome to have a good QB battle for the football program b/c Ga, respectively, have three hellified QB's that could lead the team as a starter. (Blake Barnes, Joe Cox, Matt STafford) But b/c of what Joe Cox and Massaquoi produced back at Indepence High School, in North Carolina, where they were an unstoppable duo - Joe Cox stands a good chance of looking extremely well in a battle for the starting position. My prediction is that we will repeat appearance in the SEC title game this year. And I look for Ga to push for the National title 2 to 3 years when Joe Cox & Massaquoi are seniors with Matt Stafford as a Junior. Unless Stafford convincingly takes the job Ga will be running somewhat of a resembelance of a dual QB system. B/c that's just too much talent to have sitting the bench for four years. Every great athelete (QB) won't be as loyal as Dj Shockley was. SIC EM DAWGS!!Doctor d said:
posted on February 16, 2006 12:21 PM — 24.236.100.107 — link — abuse?
OK Ok, you guys have the crystal ball for Richt..by the way I agree, he is the best I have yet seen at Ga. yea, even Dooley...was no match.
but just keep in mind, if it happens...(goes back to FSU) you heard it first here..Franko G said:
posted on February 19, 2006 3:07 PM — 70.171.12.221 — link — abuse?
I like how you guys showed doctor d the light. Doctor d, face it, you got shut down. I can't wait another 7 months for football season to start. I really am not sure I can make it. There is no question in my mind that Richt will field a team that will seriously contend for the SEC title as well as for the national title. With less talent he has built a solid program that can only go up. The one thing I look for out of Richt is to start putting together a dominant offense. He has not had the talent to do it the last few years. He has had to make do with the talent he has had to run a very conservative style of offense. He's got the talent at running back as well as at reciever now, with Demiko Goodman and Mike Moore joining Mohammed Massaquoi. I think they will surprise people and play very well. Mark Richt must also get a quarterback who can make the plays in the game, and I put emphasis on IN THE GAME. Because it's one thing to have depth and another to find the guy who can make the plays. One could say that Tennessee had depth at quarterback this year and look at where that took them. I'm not saying it will be a disaster like that by any means, but I'm just hoping there isn't a huge controversy at the end of games next year as to who the go to quarterback is. He needs to figure that out THIS offeseason. The defense has some holes to fill in the secondary, butlosing Greg Blue and company will not hurt us. greg Blue missed so many tackles last year looking for the big hit. He was nonexistant against Arkansas and West Virginia...and although he was our leading tackler he was not a good coverage safety. The main thing we will miss from greg Blue is his bonecrushing hits and the momentum that came with them. Willy Martinez must work on his defensive schemes. That bowl game brought out the weaknesses in the Georgia defense. There were two games where our defense just looked totally helpless, against Auburn and the Mountaineers. Willy has got a lot of work to do. The strength in our defense next year will be in the linebackers. Tony Taylor, Danny Verdun, Jarvis Jackson..not to mention recruit Darius Dewberry who is a JUCO and will be able to play right away. One good thing for us next year is our schedule is about as easy possible(for an SEC team). By no means does that suggest that we have an easy schedule, but it is easier than say, Florida's. The Gators have to play at Tennessee, and then listen to this 4 game stretch: at the swamp against Alabama and then LSU, followed by an away game at Jordan Hare stadium against the Auburn Tigers, and the finale of the 4 game Ubran Meyer murderfest: the World's Largest Cocktail Party against the Dawgs! Alabama, LSU, Alabama, and Georgia. yea that's the 4 best teams in the SEC in a row. I say Urban Meyer's gonna have a hard time as long as he has Chris Leak at quarterback. Especially as the Georgia Bulldogs turn the table and begin their stretch of domination of the Gators. This series has been a tail of streaks. The Dawgs always dominated the Gators until the Steve Spurrier era, and its time the players rally to bring those days back. So long, and Go Dawgs!
Stephen said:
posted on March 4, 2006 10:03 PM — 70.129.136.154 — link — abuse?
I was on Stafford's high school team for two years and I can guarantee that he will be better as a freshman than D.J. Shockley was last year. He is unbelievable. He makes throws NFL quarterbacks don't make. He is an outstanding leader and he will take over that team.
GA Boy said:
posted on March 26, 2006 9:06 PM — 66.110.197.20 — link — abuse?
I hate playing at South Carolina. There is one thing you can say about those crazy cocks, they are out of control at the start of the game. As long as we don't let that freak Spurrier get an early score, we run the table next year. That will be the make or break game of the year. We get past that one and we are golden. My fellow DAWG fans understand the nervousness. Spurrier hates the red and black and he made our seasons terrible for many years. Go DAWGS!
CB said:
posted on April 3, 2006 9:27 PM — 72.64.94.159 — link — abuse?
I live in a suburb of Dallas - Stafford's for real.
You will absolutely not believe he's a freshman when he throws. I attended many of his high school games since he was a sophomore - he was probably the best passing high school QB I'd ever seen as a sophomore and is exponentially better now.
I really hope he starts, but, regardless - in three years - you'll have a great team given the recruiting this year.
Nate said:
posted on April 17, 2006 2:55 PM — 69.27.73.165 — link — abuse?
With all the question marks at QB this may be the rebuilding year UGA was supposed to have had last year. Fortunatly D.J Shockley stepped up and led the team to the SEC title last year. I am just not sure Tereshinski has what it takes to lead this team and if a young QB has to start in the SEC it will be probably 3-4 losses.
Franko G said:
posted on April 17, 2006 8:07 PM — 70.171.12.221 — link — abuse?
Nate,
You may be right...but I will tell you this- Mark Richt has talent everywhere on this team. I like our receivers, if they can stay healthy, I think Mo-Mass, Mike Moore, and Demiko Goodman can be a force to be reckoned with. They have the talent, we will just have to see if Richt can draw up an offensive game plan to get them some touches. Our running game will be strong, but obviously we will need one of these quarterbacks to step up and put this team on their back. Matt Stafford will be that guy, but probably not yet. I like Joe T a lot...
Richt made Joe T look bad in that UF game last year. Richt kept it simple and just made sure Joe T didnt lose the game for us single handedly, I think it would have been better to take more risks in that game and give Joe T some more freedom. Joe T will be a very solid quarterback, all the players believe in him. But still, its an unknown once again this year- just like last year. Nobody thought Shockley would be very good..remember how bad he played in the Georgia Tech game 2 years ago?? They had to put David Greene back in the game with a broken-thumb to ensure the win. That turned out allright I'd say..
Damn, I cant wait til it plays out
Tell me what u think, Nate.
CB said:
posted on April 18, 2006 11:12 AM — 71.252.140.44 — link — abuse?
Let me tone down my hype as well.
Stafford will eventually start - but, given he's a Freshman, I think he's bound to lose a few this year for certain (if he starts this year).
National Championship? That's dreaming now that the likes of Miami/FSU/Florida/OSU/Nebraska/OU have up/down years - it's just too hard to tell.
I'd lean toward the old reliable OU or USC in the next few years before I'd pick UGA (sorry if I offended anyone - I think their coaches are slightly better - but not by much).Stafford's more of a Dan Marino type - not a Vince Young/Tommie Frazier type that can create.
He could run very well in high school - but, those boys chasing him weren't D1 athletes.He's a great kid and will be a tremendous leader - I envy you Dogs. I'd love to see you win it all with him at the helm.
Nate said:
posted on April 18, 2006 2:51 PM — 69.27.73.165 — link — abuse?
Franko G,
Yeah I think Richt played Joe T real conservativly in that UF game. For some reason Richt always does this with backup QB's. I remember the 1998 season when he was at FSU I went to see the Noles play at Wake Forrest with Marcus Outzen replacing injured Chris Weinke. The way FSU played offensively was very similar to their startegy in last years UF game. I think Joe T has the knowledge of the offense it just looks like maybe he was trying to hard in the spring game not sure?? Who knows he may come out and throw for 300+ in his first game and led UGA back to the SEC title game he certainly has the supporting cast at receiver and UGA is loaded at RB and still have huge OL.
The only other question mark is will the defense improve on stopping the run they were lit up against Aubrun and especially againt West Virginia in the Sugar Bowl.Franko G said:
posted on April 18, 2006 4:54 PM — 70.171.12.221 — link — abuse?
Nate,
I agree. UGA's defense is what I'm worrying about the most. Willie Martinez has some serious work to do on his defensive schemes. Overall his numbers looked good- but that was just because of the talent that UGA has on defense. He really has to draw up some better schemes though. I think UGA's defense can be much better than we were last year. We made Kenny Irons look like a god, we made Darren McFadden look like superman, and we even made UF's running back duo of DeShawn Wynn and Marcus Manson look competent. I liked Brian Van Gorder a lot more, but now that he's gone, Willie's gotta figure it out. Georgia's gonna have great linebackers next year, plus we have Quentin Moses coming back at defensive end. He's a beast. The questions are in the secondary, but Richt recruited some solid guys in that position the last few years so we shouldn't have a problem there.
The guy who I really want to see improvement from is Danny Ware...he was so promising as a freshman, but really didnt play well at all in 2005. He needs to bounce back and produce. Then Thomas Brown needs to have more performances like he did against West Virginia- he had some huge runs in that game. Kregg Lumpkin is going to be a beast next year. The South Carolina game will be huge once again this year. We HAVE to win that game no matter what.
Nate said:
posted on April 24, 2006 1:15 PM — 69.27.73.165 — link — abuse?
Yeah I am not too concerned with the secondary UGA has a lot of speed there they just need experience. I don't think Martinez will run a lot of man coverage so as long as there are not any major blown coverages (like the 4th down play against Auburn that nearly went for a TD) then they will be fine. The South Carolina game will be huge, the SEC east could very well come down to that game again this year. If South Carolina had beaten UGA last year they would have went to the GA dome. Spurrier knows how to play Richt and vice versa so it all comes down to which players will do a better job executing and who will take controll of the game. Fortunatly Quinton Moses is one guy who has the potential to take over and the trio of Lumpkin, Brown, and Ware can certainly pound the rock. We just need one the QB's to be effective and UGA should win the game. Also may want to watch out for UT in athens. Seems every time the chips are down they overacheive and the last time Eric Ainge went into athens they won. I am not worried too much about Florida have you seen their schedule?? It might be the most difficult in the SEC.Dawg House said:
posted on April 29, 2006 10:56 PM — 69.119.90.28 — link — abuse?
Georgia has a hard year ahead of them. They have to rebuild in some areas, but thanks to a great bench, it won't be that bad. To tell you the truth I'm kind of glad to see Greg Blue go. Watching him deck guys to the ground was great, but he is a linebacker in a safety's body. He can play zone worth crap, and he blows every coverage play. Now that he is leaving we can get our real safeties in there that won't throw a game for us like against Auburn when Blue choked as usual. Also, I am glad to see our corners going. Don't get me wrong, I like Tim Jennings and Demario Minter, but we need some 6'0 and ups playing at DB. Thanks to our great recruiting class coming in, that shouldn't be too big of a problem. We still have Paul Oliver and, Reshad Jones was named the top safety in the nation. He can replace Greg Blue. He plays the position correctly and is about 6'3. Matthew Stafford will be great after about a year of getting settled in. Luckily we have a fairly easy schedule, which would be a lot easier if we weren't in the SEC(the best and hardest conference in the nation). We may not have a solidified starter at running back, but we do have 3 amazing ones that can work together to get us a win. Also, we have Knowshon Moreno coming in. We have 2 of the top 10 linebackers comin(Akeem Hebron and Darius Dewberry), and Brandon Wood at DE. I can see us going 10-2 or 9-3 with some really close losses. And for everyone saying that Georgia just can when the big one, it's not our fault we're in the toughest conference. If we were in any other conference we would of been in at least 2-3 national title games since 2000. We always lose 1 or 2 games that are down to the wire that take away our chance at the title game. Some times I wonder what Mark Richt is thinking. As good as his record at Georgia is, why did he run a qb draw evertime it was 4th down against Florida. I like Richt but sometimes I think he must be crazy. I believe we are about 1 to 2 years away from the title game, if we don't get any key injuries. But most of all, GO BULLDOGS, LETS GO ALL THE WAY BABY!!!
Franko G said:
posted on May 3, 2006 12:20 PM — 70.171.12.221 — link — abuse?
Nate & Dawg House,
Yeah, I agree with everything yall are saying. I honestly can't wait for football season to start again...I truly believe that Joe Tereshinski will be a VERY solid quarterback this year..And I am putting a lot of emphasis on solid. I'm sure there are doubts in people's minds after the Florida game, but he was held back by Mark Richt- as was DJ Shockley when he had to come in to back up David Greene in past years. It seems that these backups look ugly when they're not the starters, but after they go through the "Mark Richt Quarterback Training" they come out looking brilliant. Joe Tereshinski is a very smart kid, he knows the Georgia offense and he's got the poise to run it. I think he will remind many of David Greene next year with a very consistent, organized, and under control approach. However Joe T is a lot more athletic than David Greene was, so he brings that aspect to the game as well. He can make some plays...like the HB toss pass he caught for a TD against Florida- greatest play I have ever witnessed...I was laughing it was so awesome.
I also think that the Dawgs have some true athletes at wideout now. Mohommed Massaquoi flashed some of his game last year- he's a true playmaking wideout, one we haven't had in a while. We also have Demiko Goodman and Mike Moore- both are beasts- Goodman's coming off an injury and Moore redshirted last year. I think wide receivers has always been the weakness of the Georgia offense, but now Richt has some great athletes at wideout that could remind people of his dominant FSU offenses.
The defensive front will be one of the best in the country. I'm really excited about this team, and I cant believe kickoff is still a full 4 months away...that's too long. The other thing I love is that nobody is hyping us up. The "experts" are hyping up Florida, as usual, which sets them up for another disappointing year with that ridiculously difficult schedule.
Let's go Dawgs!!
drave15 said:
posted on June 25, 2006 12:13 PM — 67.98.246.69 — link — abuse?
Okay you guys, as Munson would say. I'm telling you the real key to this whole season is going to go down in Columbia. No matter what the buzz is with position players, match-ups, etc., (and I think what has been said about Stafford, and all the others is dead on), you know we never play well against the chickens, or maybe they play way over their heads agaist us. Let's face it, Taneyhill couldn't carry the jockstraps of the QB's we have lined up on our side right now. But they beat us. The whole season, whether losing two or losing four or more, will happen right then in SC. Think about it....if the chickens score three points last year, we do not get a shot at LSU. And the same will be true this year. Don't get me wrong...I hate SC....hate 'em! Their fans are nasty, their women look like the fair just came to town, and it takes two of 'em just to open one can of skoal. But looking back, that game has always been a disaster waiting to happen for the Dawgs, same, oddly enough, as the Vanderbilt thing. Talk about dropped balls! Thank goodness!! So I'm thinking you better wait to make your post-season hotel reservations until after that game. Stevie has the rabble all roused up over there, and bizarre things have been known to happen to young Georgia football teams on the other side of the river. On the other hand, "there goes Herschel....my God he ran right through a man to score, and he's just a freshman!!" in the big house in Tennessee, but I'm telling you, this game will make it or break it for us this year. Hunker down!
Franko G said:
posted on June 30, 2006 10:48 AM — 216.173.167.111 — link — abuse?
drave15,
Yes, I totally agree with you. That is no doubt a must win game. For the confidence of the younger players, that game will set the tone for the season.
But, another team that we HAVE to be completely ready for is Tennessee. They will be a very dangerous team next year. And they have a history of showing us up in Athens...nothing brings more anguish to my heart than thinking about that 2004 UGA vs Tennessee game in Athens. Just a week after owning the Reigning National Champs(LSU) 45-16, the Vols come in and break our hopes with a gut-wrenching 19-14 Bulldog loss.
I believe the South Carolina game is a must win. No doubt about it. But I foresee that the UGA vs. Tennessee game will decide the SEC East. I know everybody is hyping up Florida, but the Gators have a ridiculously hard schedule and I think theyre a year away from an SEC title game appearance, or more...
The South Carolina game will set the tone for the season. The Tennessee game will show us what we're really made of.
J.P. said:
posted on June 30, 2006 5:09 PM — 68.84.93.203 — link — abuse?
The Dawgs will have some work to do this year, but Mark Richt isn't stupid. He will have a great program this year with his D-Line even though he lost Jean-Gilles. But that doesnt mean anything, because they thought Pollack leaving will leave the defense with nothing.No? Watch out for Spurrier, Tuberville, and Urban Meyr. But Fat Phil Fulmer and Vandy are not going to be a problem. Get ready for a great season, gentlemen.
PAULA said:
posted on August 15, 2006 10:55 AM — 205.188.116.133 — link — abuse?
TIME FOR A NEW SEASON, WOW I CAN'T WAIT!
I HAVE A REQUEST SWEAT BLOOD TO BEAT FLORIDA! I HAVE TO WEAR A FLORIDA JERSEY EVERY YEAR DURING THAT GAME IF WE LOOSE THE YEAR BEFORE. I MADE THE BET WITH A FRIEND AND AS MOST DAWG FANS KNOW MY WORD IS OF HONOR. I WILL BE WITH YOU IN PERSON OR IN FRONT OF THE TV GO DAWGS!
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Gerald said:
posted on January 30, 2006 9:39 AM — 216.113.128.239 — link — abuse?Last year was expected to be a rebuilding year, but this year will REALLY be one, so this easy schedule will be to their advantage. However, I expect them to lose to South Carolina on the road. Still, they should be 7 - 1 going into the Florida game, unless Orgeron is for real in which case they will be 6 - 2. (Note that I do not think Tennessee will ever be any good again.)