From Athens- Friday Thoughs

Found Pruitt's "attention" getting move on Lorenzo Carter satisfying. Pruitt knows what he has in #7, also intends to have his full and undivided "attention".

Seem to remember Spurrier not being satisfied with Jadeveon Clowney not giving full effort. That story also hit the media prior to Clowney being chosen #1 in 2014 NFL Draft.

Not sure that I like the answer that Carter gave in his interview. Mentions getting "sacks". That is a good thing, but he has to do more than "sack" quarterbacks. Single biggest issue facing UGA in 2015 in my opinion, stopping the run. ogredawg has mentioned that more than once. Lorenzo Carter, sir, did like hearing you say that Coach Pruitt will not accept "garbage" from any on the defense. Tells me that you understand, if not, Pruitt will not be side swiped by those that play on defense. Bet that.

Lorenzo, everyone understands how talented you are. Many of us that don't get into the "arena" know what we see on game film replays. Your dollar value will increase in the NFL if you can do more than rush the quarterback. Bet that also.

www.macon.com/sports/college/sec/univers...article31161392.html

For me the key is LC got the message...

That CJP is business.....all business...

Bet my moon pie and RC. Cola that LC

Won't be eager to repeat. Fact everyone on

The defense leaned from this episode....

A very good thing making sure the helmet size

Does not grow....Go Dawgs

Read what LC said and just shook my head. His head is in the money and will continue to be in the money. Keeping it there and guys like Derrick Henry will run right by him.

Still trying to get a grip on the running back position.

Nick and Sony were front and center in the scrimmage.

That takes me back to something that has been mentioned on this board . . . . Keith Marshall lining up in the slot. Still believe that is going to be a part of our offense this season.

There is little doubt that Jeb Blazevich will have a great 2015 if he remains healthy.

Still have a problem with Jay Rome. Great talent, somehow think his press clippings coming from high school hindered his potential. Tried basketball along with football, not sure that plays out too well. Jay Rome was really suited to enter the NFL as a tightend, not the NBA.

Seems to me that we are hearing more and more about Schottenheimer utilizing his tightends . . . . Georgia has more than one or two, really like Jackson Harris a lot. He is going to be a linebackers nightmare. Just for kicks and giggles, going to post a video featuring Harris. What say you folks?

www.hudl.com/athlete/1908773/highlights/158366379/v2

What is not to like about Harris? Catches the football with his "hands". Bad to the Dawg Bone. No way does this young man redshirt if I am the coach making that decision. NFL bound for sure.

Sure would like to see Harris lining up against South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and Auburn, to name a few. Jackson Harris does things that I have yet to see Jay Rome do. Bet this, our "toss sweep" with several of our running backs, odds move up several percentage points if Jackson Harris is on the offensive line.

Really glad that Butch Jones was not able to land this young man.

Not being ugly just calling it like I see it.

Traveled back to read some of the articles about our tightends. Found the one below interesting.

247sports.com/Article/Georgia-Bulldogs-P...k-Tight-End-38064371

Could be wrong, have yet to see Jay Rome block like Jackson Harris. Mentioned a couple of days back that I don't like calling folks out, but I believe the time has come to quit "coddling" these young players. High school is one thing, SEC football is another.

I totally believe that Jackson Harris moved to the Classic City to play "SEC Football". Also believe that Blazevich did same.

There is a new "posse" in Athens. A group that has opened the eyes of those that "thought" they understood SEC Football. One thing to recuit talent . . . . another thing to teach the "talent".

Players have said openly what Tracy Rocker wants from those he coaches. Play within the rules but he wants bad asses.

Any doubt that Jeremy Pruitt is going to "back up" for any player, regardless of "star power"? Check the names that moved to Louisville, where did their "star power" get them with this defensive group?

Not only did the coaching philosophies change in Athens on the football field, also changed with Hocke entering the picture. To a player they say that they are ready physically for the 2015 Season. Have heard that in previous years, seem to see a lot of "sweat" on this group of players that I have not seen before.

Speaking to what I want to see prior to the South Carolina game . . . . want to watch coaches on both sides of the ball and their use of "depth". Depth we have.

Have noticed that Mark Richt is more vocal than I can remember him in years past. When grantham was here, MR was not a happy camper. When Mike Bobo and Will Friend departed for Colorado, MR was pissed at the Athletic Director, do not care how the PR Group tried to smooth it over.

Comes down to this for me . . . . Mark Richt is now "our" Public Relations Man. The "Alabama Gang" has taken over the coaching responsibilities. Nothing wrong with that until . . . . a game deciding decision has to be made . . . . will not go into that again . . . . at this point.

When I look at our tightends, tends to make me think in this direction.

Security blanket for the quarterback.

Moves the chains.

Go through all of the film clips from every game in the past 15 years. How many passes over 20 yards with the ball in the air?

Understand the need for the long ball.

How many game winning passes over the past 15 years have been over 10 yards? We beat Nick Saban in the first year we faced him as head coach with a basic "Hail Mary Pass" . . . . how many games since then?

I do believe that we are closer to being recognized as a top ten football team for this reason . . . . there has been a fundamental change in the approach to SEC Football in Athens. Has not been that way for far too long.

Don't hear a lot about the Indoor Practice Facility, getting too close to the 2015 SEC Football Season. Fans and media along with the Public Relations Group seem to forget what Pruitt brought forward . . . . Not MR, not McGarity, Jeremy Pruitt. No spin, truth.

I believe that this defensive group will remain in Athens until the IPF is finished. Something like honoring commitments.

Pruitt wanted the facility because he understands the value of being in the "Top Ten" year after year. Before the Alabama Gang, it was a "roller coaster ride". Don't buy that, especially those that "I know" come to this board and read from other sites and then post on their sites. Simple task . . . . check our record for 15 years, look anything like a roller coaster".