From Athens Game Day Friday # 11

Good Morning All,

Between the years 1983 and 2010 no Georgia quarterback was able to do something AM has done each of
the past two seasons - beat Tennessee, Florida and Auburn in the same season.

Seem he shares our dislike of anything urange. Thamk you AM

Assburn plus one.

It has been a week since we plowed the plains along with it those toothless tigers.

Much has changed since SW called out our soft “D” and we took care of business in JAX

Like Buc I feel better about our chances this time in the Dome than last year.

AM is not Johnny Football however, he can throw the ball and we have players on the other end that can catch and score.

Truth Bama hurt themselves by not taking care of the football don't look for that to happen again anytime soon.

Bama has not dealt with a Gurshall.

Our “D” plays with the same fire as we have seen since the UF game we stand a very good chance to beat Bama.

First things first – NO looking past GS and the Bugs.

Many hear have voiced and I agree jump GS quick and hard. Get are starters off the field sooner rather than later.

Let the next guys up get some PT and experience. Same holds for the Bugs next week.

Over the years on this board we have been on CMB case.

Prior to this season with good cause.

Looking back to just before spring ball I remember sharing what I heard from one of the locals.

Our mess in Tampa (Bowl Game) brought about CMB & CTG joining heads and sharing ideas about Georgia football. A friendship grew.

The two spent many hours together watching film and breaking down plays and players.

They go against each other in practice and are able to set egos aside to better our program.

A very good thing.

IMO CMB is much improved this season.

We have but two home games to savor.

Pause and give thanks

Everyone enjoy a relaxing and peaceful Thanksgiving

Remember those in service away from family and home.

Have a great weekend and a safe week

As always “Go Dawgs”

Yankeedawg1, prior to reading your “Friday Blue Plate Special” was having some of the same thoughts about our coaching staff. Think maybe I got “real” with myself, sometimes that is hard to do.

As has been stated on this board, especially the latter portion of this season, Mark Richt is going nowhere. Thought, what does that do to me and my way of thinking. Comes down pretty much to this . . . . I love the University of Georgia, that is not about to leave this old farts life.

If I want change then I had better be damn sure I have my thoughts together on what I want to see in a coaching staff. I could go through a list of teams that have made coaching changes and some of the changes the teams made were for the same reasons that we read and post here. Amazing how quickly those changes turned out to be mistakes. Could site Arkansas, Auburn, Ole Miss, Kentucky, Florida (yes Florida), Tennessee and others.

Just to clarify the Florida situation . . . . Urban Meyer took all of the glory that was in Gainesville and left Florida with nothing but the bones. Some of us older folks used to refer to that type as a “Carpet Bagger”. Some might have to do a quick history lesson on the internet to get the full meaning.

I know that we have to beat the likes of Alabama, and beat them in the years that they have a solid football team, not the down years. Same can be said for LSU, Florida and South Carolina. Now I am thinking that we can add the likes of Texas A&M to the list of better than average college football team. Ask Alabama, TAM has put the State of Alabama in a tailspin.

Am I glad that we are in the East side of the SEC, not really. If we are looking to win football games that truly don’t have that much effect on recruiting and major bowls, I want to win against teams that come to play and stand shoulder to shoulder with as much or more talent than we have. That is when I will stand tall. The East this season has shown marked improvement, although I can’t agree with where Florida is rated in the polls. One reason for that is very simple, they have won the coveted National Championship recently, makes them a huge draw for the national media, lots of attention. Same thing is about to happen in the State of Ohio that happened in Florida a while back, mark those words.

I will continue to discuss the fortunes of UGA football after each game and every season. Sometimes will lose what little “cool” I have left, but that takes me back to this . . . .

I don’t have the talents of our coaching staff. Richt has been the leader for many years, and as yd1 stated, Richt and Grantham have formed a team. They may never win a National Championship, but I sure as hell can’t ride their ass for the effort I see coming from both of them these days. Sometimes it takes a while to form a winning combination, don’t know if the two are going to be all that, but anyone that has ever ran a business or participated in a successful business knows that everyone or the majority sitting around the table have to either be on the same page or get there fast. I think that Richt and Grantham have positioned our team to be a handful for anyone that is on our schedule.

Nothing will keep me from barking at our coaches, hell that is part of the reason I participate. Shuffleboard isn’t the only game in town. I seriously doubt that there is one person that posts here that could do a better job than the present coaches are doing. I also know that the answer to that is . . . . Fire and Hire the best. To that I say this and anyone that reads this board knows that I have always said Saban is the best. Still think so, but . . . . He got his butt handed to him against TAM. Spit happens.

Will be interesting to see how the game goes tomorrow, meaning substituting and players tempers. GSU will cut/chop block on every play somewhere along the line, even when the play called is a pass play. Kwame had a belly full of the center from Vandy and lost his temper. Expect to see some of that tomorrow. I sincerely hope that we don’t lose a single player from a chop block. That really bothers me and has for many years. Makes me think of the Denver Broncos back in the day.

Sorry about the length yankeedawg1, must be the ginseng tea. Happy trails to you and “Georgia” on your next rabbit/squirrel chase.

Sometime when folks aren’t busy, stop by your VA and see the warriors that lost limbs, let them know you appreciate the freedom that so many gave so much to be able to watch UGA football on Saturdays.

Go Dawgs!

There is something else AM has done that no one else has...

Lose to SC 3 years in a row.


No, Bama has not dealt with a Gurshall...

Neither had SC


Just sayin...

Gurshall is/are much more experienced now than against USC......for me, it's not Gurshall against USC/BAMA, it's can we BLOCK their front 7 ??? Couldn't block USC's....THAT's for sure. The OL has gotten better since USC as well....Gurshall can't run against anybody without the OL.....we'll certainly find out.

Good morning yd1.....

Yes, I too feel better about Atlanta but BAMA will be on a mission for sure.

At least we know BAMA does "bleed" just like Drago in Rocky IV. They are beatable but they will also come out in a "bad frame of mind"......count on it. We'll see if we can hang with them....imo, we had better have the attitude to "take it TO them".

Have tape now over my mouth about CMR and the coaching staff. Complained with everyone but also have liked many things I've seen this year too.....hence the "tape".....wait and see.

Dawgs....PAY ATTENTION tomorrow!!!!! and NO injuries.

Another Saturday cool one for you yd1....enjoy the weekend everybody.

Always something huh Wart? Would love to see how you would perform against that USC defense. Sounds like you would be 3-0. Don't get me wrong, I was not happy with his performances, but there comes a time when it is time to turn the page. Will say this about him, have never heard of a player who works as hard then AM does.

Buc has mentioned that he believes CWF is a good coach. Couldn't agree more. I am betting our performance against bama will be better than it was against usc. Not to mention, bama has a solid d but they don't have a d line like usc has.

On another note, is it bad that I am more concerned about the GSU game than I was the abuurn game?

GO DAWGS