Stacey Searels OUT

Guess I have read about as much as everyone about SS "bailing out" while the bailing is good. Thought I had my eyes on the AJC site when I read that statement.

I, for one don't know the circumstances involved in SS leaving UGA. Not sure others do. We don't get a lot of "authentic" copy out of Athens these days. Sure as hell don't get a lot of known facts from the AJC.

With SS on the offensive side, we did win in JAX. Handed it to another SS a couple of times that did get us this year. Of course the other SS did go on to the SEC game in Atlanta, so he beat several teams that had supposedly good o lines. Think one of the o lines that the SS beat resides in the Swamp.

This is a subject that can go on forever. There are those that see it one way, whether for or against and it will be like pulling teeth, hard on both sides.

Do know this, SS whether leaving for money or ran out of town, he damn sure landed on his feet and we will see a year or two down the road how that plays out.

Probably Coach Searels fault that there were a couple of fumbles that went against us. Yes I know that he was supposed to be in charge of that part of the game. Promise you this, the running, fumbling backs practiced on a different part of the field with a different coach. You think?

From what I gather the title, running game coordinator, was only a title to give him more money.
His frustration was the lack of emphasis on running the ball.
I agree, we underperformed at OL and the blame will be put on Searels.

All in all, I think Searels is a good coach. My only point was that he needs to bear some blame as well, as does rb coach BM. There were times were the backs needed to perform better and they didn't as well. Did Coach Searels do some great things at UGA? YES. Did Coach Searels have years his line underperformed? YES. His best year was the patch job. His worse year, he was supposed to have the best O Line in the country. Go figure.

With all this, I hope Searels does well at UT. I am sure that he will. I think the man wanted to get paid, and wanted security. Can't blame him for that. However, I believe he said something about the Prestige factor as well. That does bother me.

I do find it odd that after Searels left, not one O Line commit has even re-opened their recruiting status. Not only that, the guy leaves for Texas, and now Ward commits and Richardson all of a sudden became a lot more interested. Weird.

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AllDawgs5 wrote:

All in all, I think Searels is a good coach. My only point was that he needs to bear some blame as well, as does rb coach BM. There were times were the backs needed to perform better and they didn't as well. Did Coach Searels do some great things at UGA? YES. Did Coach Searels have years his line underperformed? YES. His best year was the patch job. His worse year, he was supposed to have the best O Line in the country. Go figure.

With all this, I hope Searels does well at UT. I am sure that he will. I think the man wanted to get paid, and wanted security. Can't blame him for that. However, I believe he said something about the Prestige factor as well. That does bother me.

I do find it odd that after Searels left, not one O Line commit has even re-opened their recruiting status. Not only that, the guy leaves for Texas, and now Ward commits and Richardson all of a sudden became a lot more interested. Weird.

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This post probably sums it up best. Notice too, lot of if factors. Agree with the thought on the "prestige" comment and also job security. Come next season, sure there will be plenty of hot topic buttons to push. Do want to ask the question is there any relation to the o line and S&C . . .

Buc, I agree. The S&C department definitely played a part in the failure. The whole staff did. Richt is the leader of the crew, and I understand that he deserves the most credit for the downfall. But, there were many areas that have led to the current situation that we are in.

I believe a lot of Richt was referencing when he mentioned he fell asleep at the wheel was that maybe he was just counting on others to do their jobs. I believe he will be monitoring progress in all areas. Something he should have been doing all along. Not giving Richt an excuse because it happens in every aspect of life, and the "CEO" is responsible for making sure that doesn't happen. You just kind of right people off to get a job done instead of seeing it through. Bet everyone will be under a watchful eye this year.

I believe a man's true character is shown when he is at his lowest point. Some give in or get out, others come out fighting with all they have. It appears he realizes that this year might be all that he has. I like what I am seeing so far, BUT so far is only about 25% of the battle. He and staff are fighting hard on the recruiting front, and the S&C seems to be picking it up from reports. Good start. We will just have to see what happens from now until they tee it up. If they are putting the time and effort in, they will reap the rewards on Saturday's.

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Buc,

SS was certainly not to blame for everything but watching Joe Cox and Aaron Murphy run for their life the last 2 years is enough for me. Throw in a dismal running game and that is icing on the cake.

Sometimes it is a matter of chemistry among the players or between the coaches and players or between the coaches, sometimes underlying frustration affects performing, coaching and teaching. Just like marriage or our everyday jobs there is more than everybody knowing their roles. The players, employees, partners etc must embrace it and be willing to learn, perform and work at it to make it better. I personally feel somewhere/sometime that is what has happened with the line and other facets of the team. We have had good coaches (for the most part) , good players, great facilities and a great fan base . Something just hasn't been "clicking", if you will.

Maybe the few changes and the new group of recruits will help to right the ship. For the first time in a long time it seems the new recruits are fired up about being a dawg and are working as hard as the coaches to recruit fellow players. Maybe it will roll uphill come summer.

Right or wrong that's my thoughts.