Georgia Football . . . . Take a Stance, Say Something

Question.

Why did we (UGA) all of a sudden decide that everything that was going on with our football program needed a wholesale overhaul?

Do those that follow UGA football see any significant changes being made in Athens?

Why is it that most of our new hires somehow have the State of Alabama football programs seeping into our UGA program?

Anyone believe that McGarity and Richt are the best of friends as of today?

Who runs the football program in Athens? McGarity or Richt?

When was the last time that someone in the Classic City involved with the football program stood up and called the Mahogany Row folks out? That includes McGarity and Richt. While the two might not have a seat at the table, they do have a voice. The loudest voice that for too long was the quiet and agreeing voice was Mark Richt.

Regardless of which side any of us are on, (meaning pro Richt or anti Richt) unless I miss my guess (again) I see a different kind of coaching and teaching talent reaching our “shores”.

Believe I see this. Without our head coach saying it publicly, Mark Richt has “asked for help”. If not, looking at some of the recent hires, maybe my glasses need to be cleaned.

Not asking Mark Richt to get on his knees, (don't play with that statement, made from a different direction than some might want to go) hoping against hope that somewhere in his “Head Coaching Brain” he will not make the same mistakes that his mentor made.

Explanation, again. Bobby Bowden was good for a lot of years. Took a girls school to National Championship Football. Don't jump the “girls school” statement, I am pro almost everything female. Girls (at this time) don't play college football. Would not rule that out either.

Why did I post the above paragraph? I see Richt trying to move forward, he however does not have the skills to do that if we (you and I) are looking forward to playing in the final four at this time.

Often say when posting, Richt just stay out of the way. Have had a few emails that give me some “flack” with my position. Actually love the “flack” . . . . have history on my side, have lived it, watched it, believe in my position. I am not a “newbie” at the game of football, especially Georgia Football.

From where I sit, there is a lot to talk about DWS, just have to get past the “silence”.

Another question.

Why is Tony Ball looking for a new place to coach football?

Tony Ball is responsible for some very good football players in Athens over the years.

If he ends up coaching for LSU, can bet that we will see some areas of our recruiting turf taking a closer look at LSU.

Tony Ball means a lot to the Red and Black . . . . a continuing mystery.

wlayton was right in another thread, I don't have a vote, but if I did . . . . my vote would be to hire a Athletic Director and Head Coach making less coin and keeping the likes of Tony Ball.

Tony Ball has been on staff for a number of years he might be looking to make a change

Feeling he will not have an opportunity to grow staying in Athens.

Yes there is the comfort factor but.......nobody is getting any younger.

G8 Dawgs

In my line of work people always come and go I think Ball just wanted to see if the grass was greener in LSU me personally I could care less he left just get Hines Ward to fill the spot.

Terry Goodwin tweeted coach Ball was gone. He was upset.

Going to be interesting to see how college coaches handle this new approach by high school players and coaches.

Also appears that current college coaches are moving around more than I can remember, going back several years.

Personally, believe that we will see some elite athletes find their way to places that shall I say have "more" to offer.

Next step and it has been discussed before, the fans and supporters will make sure they are heard and listened to. Getting closer to that every recruiting cycle.

My opinion, college football now is a step closer to NFL football.

Perhaps its the cynic in me, but I really don't see a difference in this chapter of Richt's legacy than those that came before. This isn't the first time coaches have departed, nor is the number of departee's all that alarming. I DO believe there is a measure of understanding among the departee's that the status quo in Butts Mehre will likely continue and opportunities therein are limited. Moreover, it might be prudent for some to depart and rid themselves of the "WTNY" stigma, before it's ingrained within them as it is within CMR!

On the other side of the aisle, CMR may be realizing that his "family" has had their fill of mediocrity! Whether its a cry for help, desperation, or blind friggin' luck; and right now my money is on the latter, I'll believe REAL change is afoot when I see REAL change. Fourteen years of SOS makes for a very jaded fan.

As for Mahogany Row?....The program sold their soul to the mighty dollar many years ago! We are now a corporate commodity and oppositional voices, at this point, will have zero impact. Butts in seats, season ticket sales, brand endorsements,...let those begin to impact the bottom line and you'll get their attention....