Refreshing

Really think it was a great hire wlayton, TG wanted to come home.

Looking this edition of the Bulldogs over, appears to me that we have a pretty good, if not better than pretty good team. Don’t really see a lot of soft spots on both sides of the ball.

Have a feeling that Friend is going to get more out of this group and the incoming group than what we watched last season.

Grantham seems to have the necessary parts for the defense. Personally hoping that Mitchell plays almost all if not all of his time with Lakatos. If Bobo can’t put points on the board with the existing group that he coaches, not sure one extra body is going to make that much of a difference. Same could be said for using Mitchell on defense, can he improve that unit coming in as a first timer to SEC football. Soon we will know.

Here is a thought that I have been carrying around for a while. AM will be the leader of this team. The offense for sure. Will some of these young folks coming in be up to playing “follow the leader”? Last two or three years have heard the talk coming out of Athens from both coaches and players about “unity”. Can’t really say that I have seen that from either the coaches or the players. I do try and watch closely, don’t think these eyes are playing tricks on me.

I think that this is the year that I will watch our quarterback as close or closer than most of the other players that have and will get a lot of hype. Look around and see players leaving for one reason or another. I hope the reason for that is because there has been a change of attitude in Athens. Think most of us would agree that something sure as heck needs to change in Athens, and from what I have read, that includes both coaches as well as players. AM is a leader, hope that all on his side of the ball will accept that fact.

Herschel Walker came to town in my opinion to encourage these guys to play together. What better person to deliver the message than HW, not one that I am aware of. Also was glad to see Jake Scott come back and allow some fences to be mended. Said earlier in this thread, Tony Gilbert sitting with Richt and asking to come back and help remodel our existing model. Damn good choice here also, former All SEC Linebacker. Don’t know who to tell that I think there are some good choices being made in Athens, but I can say this. Florida has done this for many years, so maybe I have a good idea as to who is behind this direction change in Athens. Just saying . . .

Finish with this. AM as has been said many times has wheels, arm and above all smarts. He will give his body up for a win. Richt and Bobo need to stay off of AM’s case, let him play football. He is a better quarterback than either of them were, more talent, and apparently smarter. As I see it. This is AM’s third year realistically, should have both coaches thought patterns down pat. I think that this season rests more in AM’s lap than any other player or coach at this point. If everyone puts as much effort into the team as he does and will, this could be where UGA turns the page and gets back to GATA. Have noticed some folks use GATA when speaking about the defense, that is good, GATA also applies to the offense.

Hope all had a great 4th.

Buc, good observations. I think we have three potential leaders on defense. Plus, it may seem to be one at all three levels of the defense.

1. CB Boykin. A senior. he needs to be.
2. LB Christian Robinson. Supposedly has a kick butt attitude.
3. In a surprise: NT Jenkins. From what I hear, he has come down here in great shape for such a large man. (Don't they usually get flabby in the summer???) maybe he will be the DL leader. Also, senior Tyson: he is in his natural position, plus, like Boykin, a senior. Time to step up.

They alaways say the championship teams (like Bama, and many years ago our own dags.) have leaders at all three positions.

I agree with you, don't expect any "wow" out of Bobo. It will be another 3rd and 12, play action (which fakes no one out on 3rd and 12) type year from Bobo.

offense will have to score based on talent, not wizadry by BooBoo.
SEC east title will be based onwhether the defense comes through. IF IF IF Jenkins is as good as Cody was, it is a wrap. put us in Atlanta.

Appears that another assistant has moved on.

Lots of questions being tossed around about the State of Georgia's football talent base moving over to the Plains and Tuscaloosa. These young men are going to sign with winning football programs. UGA has a date with Auburn in Athens this year, maybe we can change this on the football field.

Play heads up football in the East, maybe we get a shot at Bama in Atlanta.

Folks, only way we protect our borders is through winning football games.

Anyone reading what the media has to say about the Western Division of SEC Football. Appears that the East should throw in the towel, no reason to play the game in Atlanta.

Trying to pick up some talk or whatever from Columbia, not happening. South Carolina Gamecocks are getting ready for The Georgia Bulldogs. 09/10/11 -- 4:30 p.m. ET.

This is probably the most important game UGA has played in Athens for . . . . . a long time. Chips are on the table, any bets . . . . Richt vs. Spurrier between the Hedges.

BulldogShannon, don't think I have seen this much talent in Athens since . . . . last year, or the year before or . . . .

It however appears to me that the next fall from power will not be one coach. Next time it will be two. Talent is there. Not sure when we will get another AM, don't know about the other quarterbacks on the roster, have not seen them play a lot.

Please take a close look at this statement.

I don't think that there are teams in the SEC that can just whip our butts. I do think and KNOW that there are coaches in the SEC that can whip our butts. That is proven.

If Spurrier comes to Athens and wins . . . Proved he could do it when at UF.
If we have another JAX failure . . . to Muschamp, first year SEC coach . . .
Any chance that Tennessee will show us the door. . . . Dooley's

Here is hoping from this end that our AD laid the ground work when he told Richt to concentrate on football. He is back from South of the border, now it is time for him to earn his right to remain in Athens. He was not brought in and under paid or disrespected. There is a time and place for all things. Personally, I like seeing Richt on the FOOTBALL HOT SEAT. Sometimes you go for the touchdown and not the field goal, especially when YOU ARE THE HEAD COACH.

Coach'em or . . . . .

A great defense can make even a Bobo lead offense look good. Short fields and lots of turnovers are what we need.