Coaching, Recruiting Thoughts

ogredawg wrote: Buc I know I stated that our cover guys was my concern. They showed up as a well coached bunch of young men this year. I have very little concern on the D side of the ball......even being thin at DB....why because of the coaching....bottom line is CTG brings out the best in his players......this cannot be said for the O side of the ball......seems a few here who have supported CMR are changing thier tune after this years recruiting debacle. No excuse to leave 6 scholarships hanging out there.....

ogredawg, I have what you said, and at that time the DB's were of great concern. I am just opiniated, I believe that games are won and lost in the pits. Not only do I believe it, I know it. Some how our leader has not been fully indoctrinated. Probably why he was always second string in college and pros. He does not understand what AM has been going through. Remember Richt and Bobo jumping on AM's butt about running the football after he had ran for a touchdown in his redshirt freshman year. Mark Richt does not understand that part of the game, nor does Mike Bobo. Heck, you can die in a pocket where there is no protection. (Remember Abuurn). Shudder to think when we will use our full load of scholarships. Guess they (Richt and Bobo) still know best. Guess I can't lay that one off on Mike Bobo, sits squarely in the lap of Mark Richt, leader.

Appears to me that Lakatos got those young men to play into a new scheme. New scheme . . . hard nosed, knock you on your butt football. I really like this entire defensive group of coaches. Doubt seriously that they will be recognized the same way that Mark Richt is. My God, my religion belong to me, they do not belong to everyone on the internet. In the publishing business I had one way of doing things, my off days belonged to me and my family, not the press. Really wavering on Mark Richt for various reasons.

Did notice that some folks don't like to answer questions that go directly to the point. That is ok, sometimes folks need a shield.

That is the whole point, CMR is a good honest man, (tired of saying that) but, HE IS NO FOOTBALL COACH.
He has no clue how to motivate players, how to run a program, or how to recruit the necessary players he needs to suceed. Everyone on this board is just floored that we are not getting OL, and I can't believe he said he is satisfied with what he has. This again shows that he has no clue, you must develope depth in order to run a sucessful program. This way, you just reload in stead of rebuilt. Like others, why leave the schlorships un offered, go after 2 or 3 stars for the OL.

wlayton, all of us have to come to grips with our opinions, whether new or old. Said it before, say it again, and you have been here every time I said it. I totally supported Mark Richt becoming our head coach. Thought that VD had finally done a "bright thing". It worked for a while, we can live in the past, but where is that going to take us in 2012. Probably 10 wins, if less than that, I won't be the one screaming for a new leader, my voice will never be heard above the crowd.

What happened to me was the same thing that I have been though in the business world. I have tried patching the flat tire, but somehow patches don't work. Put a new tire on the car and move forward without second thoughts. The new tire is Coach Grantham, appears at this point it has worked.

Now it has to be explained to me why we continue to "patch the tire" on the offensive side of the ball. Is the offensive side not just as important as the defensive side? Defensive side seemed to work with new rubber, what would or could happen with a new tire on the offensive side. Just a thought. Takes leadership to make those moves. Cold hearted Saban will make those moves.

I have mentioned on this board recently that this years supposed easy scheule might not be too easy. Will insert the link below, and encourage those that take the time to read, read the recruiting tables below the video. Check the number of players that left the State of Georgia and where they landed. We are ready for Muschamp with our recruiting methods . . . right. We have a real good man running our football program, does that move us along in victories . . . just asking.

footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1328171

Buc wrote: wlayton, all of us have to come to grips with our opinions, whether new or old. Said it before, say it again, and you have been here every time I said it. I totally supported Mark Richt becoming our head coach. Thought that VD had finally done a "bright thing". It worked for a while, we can live in the past, but where is that going to take us in 2012. Probably 10 wins, if less than that, I won't be the one screaming for a new leader, my voice will never be heard above the crowd.

What happened to me was the same thing that I have been though in the business world. I have tried patching the flat tire, but somehow patches don't work. Put a new tire on the car and move forward without second thoughts. The new tire is Coach Grantham, appears at this point it has worked.

Now it has to be explained to me why we continue to "patch the tire" on the offensive side of the ball. Is the offensive side not just as important as the defensive side? Defensive side seemed to work with new rubber, what would or could happen with a new tire on the offensive side. Just a thought. Takes leadership to make those moves. Cold hearted Saban will make those moves.

I have had to replace many a tire in my lifetime.

Quote: Keith Marshall . . .
On Choosing Georgia: ”That was from my heart,” the five-star tailback from Raleigh (N.C.) Millbrook said of his decision. “When I woke up this morning, that’s where I knew I needed to go.” (ESPN.com)

Quote: Todd Gurley . . .
“It was very difficult, and it kind of came down to Clemson and Georgia,” Gurley said. “I grew up wanting to play for Clemson, but deep down inside, Georgia was where my heart was at.” (ESPN.com)

Some supporter for Mark Richt, Head Coach . . . Mike Bobo, Offensive Coordinator explain to me why we don't have solid offensive linemen in front of this talent . . . Yes I know that we replaced our offensive line coach, miracles don't come everyday.

Sure glad that we got Coach Grantham as our 5th choice. Close to a miracle from what I have witnessed in Athens for far too long.

I say to all listening, it is the flash and dash recruiting that is preventing UGA from becoming a very good football team. When I refer to flash and dash, I am speaking exclusively about the offensive side of the football. We have a head coach that will not use all of his scholarships. Why? Because he is not the same talented head coach that many teams in the country have. Eleven years and he came out in his presser and made mention of his record. Saban, Miles, Meyer and others just chuckle.

We are at best a middle of the road football team under Mark Richt. I am not a rah-rah guy. Many on this board are the same way. Have to say this, those of you that think Mark Richt will win or guide UGA to a National Championship . . . . double dog dare you to say that after reading this post. Post it for all to see, or, say I can live with knowing that UGA will never get past 10 or so wins and a chance to win the SEC Championship.

Don't like what I have to say, don't read. If you think that I am being ugly toward Mark Richt and Mike Bobo, take the Buck Belue route. (Called stroking). If you have convictions about the Red and Black and where we stand or want to be, step up. Too many folks on this board and others hide when it comes time to be counted. Getting older folks, I don't take prisoners, I say what I think and I get a good nights sleep after I say it.

Will be interesting to see how many express an opinion, maybe even based on fact.

Go Dawgs . . . Somebody please recruit and coach'em up . . . .