A View of Football

I really hate that I feel this way guys, I would love nothing better than to be on the band wagon and say that things have changed and we will win the east. I guess I lost faith in CMR 3 years ago, and things have gone down hill ever since to me. I am with you on the new coaches and the S & C changes, but until I see results, I am going to be skeptial.

Buc as to your question, I think we lose to BS, USC, MISS State, TENN, FLA, Auburn, KY and Tech. The ole Miss game is a toss up. I just do not see our D being any different this year not with one player Jenkins being the center of the line to stop the run.

I don't know, for I may still just be pissed for the sorry excuss of team unity and lack of effort last year. I really don't mean to come off so negative, but right now until things have been proved to me differently, then my feeling stand as to my previous quotes.

Duck

Well Duck, guess it goes something like this . . . If UGA loses to the teams that you mention, there will be more than you throwing up the white flag.

When we lost to UCF, really ate at me. There were some games last year that we were in, and that takes into account that we were supposedly out of gas in the fourth quarter. Guess that means there is talent wearing the Red and Black.

Seldom does one player turn a team around, but it does happen. I go along with many of the opinions that have been voiced here. Those first two games are critical.

Going back to the one player turning things around, have to believe that the talent base because of JJ will change a lot of games. The defensive front is going to be pretty damn big and for big men, quick.

Tennessee, think that we will kick their butts. I say that because I am not sold on their quarterback. Watched him pretty closely last year, loves to put it up, and a lot of the time when it is not advisable. With this group of linebackers that we have, along with a "new front" . . . . guess you and I will need a little "side" bet.

Guess my differing of opinion with you is about the defense. We do come back with folks that have a chance to be outstanding, if they understand the concepts that Grantham and his coaches are putting in front of them and apply the lessons on Saturdays, could be worth the price of admission.

On the offensive side of the ball, if we don't score points with folks like IC, Charles and all of the rest of returning players, not going to try and mention all by name, but this is the twist. The offensive line has to be good, don't have to be outstanding, but good allows this offensive group a great chance to score points. AM got the living hell kicked out of him in the Auburn game, but he and the others put points on the board against a bad ass bunch of thugs.

Florida is in transition. That is a fact. Another reason UM left, not all of it was because of health. He had ran his course. That bothers me for this reason . . . . would love to have him back, but his replacement truly understands pro style football and that is exactly where they are headed. UM left before he got his butt whipped in JAX and that was close. Fact.

Now we find out just how good Muschamp is, he has the reigns, he also has a huge talent base. He is doing the same thing that we are doing, bringing in pros to teach, not friends that lack coaching experience at the SEC level. Another game that is worth the price of admission.

Could go through the others, won't. This UGA team has the talent to play winning football. There should be no excuses about conditioning when the first whistle blows. Coach T will definitely make sure these young men are where he wants them to be come the first game. I look at it like this . . . . we are talking about young men, late teens, early twenties, does not take that long to get your wind, and that is one of the primary things that we did not have last year, or the year before, or . . . . .

Looks like it comes down to . . . . . ready for this . . . . SPECIAL TEAMS. We can punt and kick with the best of teams. Coverage, huge word when we talk SEC football. You cover, you win. Simple as that. Coach Belin certainly understood that. Another reason a man of his caliber was asked and moved on to the pro game.

Two things for me Duck, offensive line, special teams.

Might add this also, I am still pissed about the past few years, sometimes it takes a fiesty Irishman to stand up and face the issue, call all hands on deck, including the Captain of the ship and give them a refresher course in winning, and what is expected, no excuses allowed. Now, it is after five, time for two for one. Cheers Duck.

duck, I certainly understand the "show me" scenario. Why wouldn't we all have that attitude, there hasn't been anything else worth getting excited about for 2-3 years.

Just "feel" it.....something positive is happening in Athens that hasn't been there for a while. Why else would those top recruits want to come to UGA after the way we finished the season last year? Yep.....something good is "quietly" going on in God's country.

CMR has backed himself into a corner and believe he is going to fight his way out. That great class he just signed along with all the other changes mentioned has set the Big Dawg in motion.

Like I said, I'm not expecting TOO much but if we come out and beat Boise St......watch out!!! Do believe the pieces of the puzzle are in the box......now the coaches need to assemble the picture.

I do not like Richt much as coach. As stated previously I think he is soft. That being said I have no idea what to expect next year. What I do know is when defenses key on a stud RB that opens up plays for others.

People keyed on Herschel all day. He did not seem to mind much. Crowell certainly is no Herschel, but he seems to be the best we have right now based on the arrest record and general attitude of the others (Malcome excluded).

duck wrote:

I really hate that I feel this way guys, I would love nothing better than to be on the band wagon and say that things have changed and we will win the east. I guess I lost faith in CMR 3 years ago, and things have gone down hill ever since to me. I am with you on the new coaches and the S & C changes, but until I see results, I am going to be skeptial.

Buc as to your question, I think we lose to BS, USC, MISS State, TENN, FLA, Auburn, KY and Tech. The ole Miss game is a toss up. I just do not see our D being any different this year not with one player Jenkins being the center of the line to stop the run.

I don't know, for I may still just be pissed for the sorry excuss of team unity and lack of effort last year. I really don't mean to come off so negative, but right now until things have been proved to me differently, then my feeling stand as to my previous quotes.

Duck

You have every right to be negative............being 6-7 and losing to UCF sucks...Jenkins cannot and will not be able to do it all......the ILB's have to step it up and having Ogletree starting at safety is going to be huge........

now let me ask this...........who stepped up and was A LEADER on the field this past season....certainly was not AJ......closest one was maybe Durham on 0 and Houston on D.......but IMHO not ONE player really stepped up to LEAD the team on either side of the ball.....and if no one steps up to take charge as a player duck will be right......

Good Saturday Morning,

Holy crap Batman...... way to go Buc,

After staying up all night and reading bird dropping left on my patio,it is true.

We will never win another football game as long as CMR is coach! More bad news Tech shuts us out at their house!

Sounds like the old radio program "War of the Worlds"

We can go 0-12 or 12-0... seems like we best just go play and see how much the nay sayers know.

Point is we just don't know...yet ! however what we do know is we have better talent then starting last year..remember we did not have AJ to start with. CTG is in second year,that alone is worth at least 1 or 2 more "W"s.

Let's not be having our heads in the sand in February...we beat USC and stay away for the injurt bug it could be a very good season.

Buck Up Gang the sun is shining in Athens.... trust me we will be adding seats to the bandwagon bus ! Go Dawgs