Georgia/Florida . . . Show Time

Read a couple of articles recently about the changes being made at the University of Florida.

Apparently Muschamp has instituted a policy of closed doors for Spring and Fall football practice. No fans and no media. Knowing the fans and media as I do, Muschamp had better produce or he will be eaten alive his first year.

Common knowledge that UF is going to run a pro style offense. Nothing new there, offense has been around for ages. Comes down to personnel. I was hoping that we would get Matt Jones to sign on and he was headed our way except . . . Muschamp told the young man that the offense would be changed. Young man living in Florida, made sense he stays close to home and playing in an offense that he preferred.

Lots of conversation down this way about Urban Meyer. Folks here realize that the program has slipped, not because of talent, coaching philosophies. After last season, UM knew it was time for him to leave. Not going to beat on him too much about his illness, he did say that he wanted to be with the family more. That is commendable. However, did not take long for him to latch on with ESPN. Just saying . . .

This is the year that UGA needs to shine. Don't want to see a new head coach at UF meet us in JAX and hand us another defeat. That needs to end, not soon, now.

Promise all of you that Muschamp wanted Ray Drew like no other. Muschamp knows now that UGA has several of the pieces that have been added to our program that can and will make a difference. Florida folks will not allow a UGA grad, now head coach any wiggle room. Muschamp knows this better than anyone.

Another problem that UF has is in Tallahassee. The aw shucks gang no longer resides there. They had a good run for a lot of years, of which Richt was a part for quite a spell. Interest is high in Seminole football again, makes it a bit more difficult for the Gators.

I hope that the coming season at UGA produces some much needed results. Seems to me that the parts are there to make the engine run, and run smoothly.

If I had to make a bet on the game in JAX this year, (and I might) my money is on UGA. It has been a tough run in Jacksonville for all of us. Will say this, living here with Dawg tags on autos, and Dawg tags on my tractor, does not give me a lot of wiggle room. That middle finger that I often get has nothing to do with age. . . .

Buc, the cycle will be broken this year in JAX. UM bailed at the right time and the Noles are back which is another reason UM is now on ESPN. As noted in another thread with CTG and CJT the swing has turned from milk toast to chili peppers with our coaching staff. Not saying we will see CMR toss a headset but with is butt on the line who knows. Like have have said this is my eight year in Athens and this spring there has been a for real change going out campus. I can't but think we will see a different product on field. Go Dawgs

Speaking of CMR, I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that he was speaking at Celebration Church during a FCA meeting here in Jax. Went to hear him and........

gotta tell you, his priorities ARE in order. If I had a kid that was good enough to play college ball, I would love for him to play for CMR. CMR would instill more than a pass route in my son's life. It's obvious why he's such a great recruiter.

Fine man.

I think with the new staff and JT being reassigned he has taken steps to change both his and the teams ways. No question he knows about life and football. With the help of Mack he is learning new management skills. 2011 is a new page in CMR life and that of the Dawgs. I feel the wheels are back on the wagon. Let's Roll !

yankeedawg1, could not agree more with your statement about McGarity.

wlayton, remember you saying that you were going to try and attend Richt's gathering in Jax. Good on you for your attendance and comments in this thread about family basically.

Buc wrote:

yankeedawg1, could not agree more with your statement about McGarity.

wlayton, remember you saying that you were going to try and attend Richt's gathering in Jax. Good on you for your attendance and comments in this thread about family basically.

Thanks Buc.....we ALL know that in the "big picture" that's what it's all about.