From Athens- Friday Thoughts- June 8th

My time as a retired person allows me to scan much of what is on the internet. Understand that others on this and other blogs have to work for a living. I did.

Much has been said about college football and where the "Final Four" will land . . . . "End Up?"

There is an incredible amount of talent outside the SEC and any other conference that one wants to speak to their abilities to reach the "Final Four". Good point, from where I sit.

Comes down to "coaching" in my opinion. Always has, and even more so this day and time. Believe that ogredawg spoke to "our" head coach on this particular subject.

For those that are VD followers, he reached one(1) National Championship over a long period of time.

Richt spent several years enjoying life as a head coach in the SEC, did not find/reach the "Final Four". He has a much better chance now in Miami. Again surrounded by incredible "talent". Quite frankly, Mark got off of his butt (appears), had a mountain of talent for the 15 years he was in Athens. My opinion. Funny or maybe it is not so strange how 7 figure paychecks can "keep" the FANS in line.

Now it is McGarity with the simple number of 6 figures. Fired Richt. What does Greg McGarity have to do to show that he is worth 6 figures? See where the overall athletic program at Florida continues to win outside of "Football". How you doing McGarity since your arrival at UGA? Winning programs like swimming continue to do well . . . . Help me out six(6) figure man.

www.scout.com/college/football/recruitin...fficial-roster?s=143

Buc...As you stated correctly earlier...... six figures is what the Row is willing to pay for putty....

Don't blame Scrooge for lapping up the sweet milk.....also his time will come when the real bosses

Need a body to toss overboard... he will have a nice retirement package...... fact

It is what it is...... defies logic...... pass the celery and pepper please....

Boomer Sooner.....class 2018
6-7 Tackle 305 lbs. CSP....working his magic

Big Dawg just got bigger.... Welcome to Athens ..Owen Condon......

Just getting started..... my god.... actually recruiting linemen.....radical stuff coach...

yankeedawg1, a lot has changed since we changed head coaches, and those that he (we) need to be successful.

Right, wrong or otherwise, Kirby Smart understood the need for a offensive line coach.

Have read a lot of "theories" about why Coach Pittman is our offensive line coach. Do know this after reading a lot of "football history". Sam wants big, strong players that can and will take care of their "gaps". Not talking defensive football, offensive line also understands "gaps". Football has not changed that much over the last few years. Big, strong linemen can win battles in a short 3 to 5 yard "gap".Move folks back on the snap, for sure running backs like UGA has had over many years, stats that pay off when the NFL comes calling. Regardless of how Coach Sam Pittman arrived, it was needed in Athens.

Takes me to this . . . .

www.hurricanesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml...700&ATCLID=210637290

My opinion . . . . Single biggest mistake by Mark Richt was not understanding the value of a offensive line. Of course Richt riding the bench his entire career, what did he know about offensive line play? Watching Richt closely now, he is doing everything different at the "U". Fool he is not. Mark Richt knew when leaving UGA that he was going to be hired by the "U" and that is a football hot bed. Will always be just that. Dollars were also there. Like I said, Richt is no fool, understands the value of a dollar.

Coach Stacy Searels understood that while coaching for Richt in Athens he needed the same thing that Coach Sam Pittman is doing. Did not have Richt's ear, Bobo had Richt's ear. Richt was not looking for every "large" offensive lineman he could recruit and possibly sign. Suspect that soon Bobo will be looking for employment, there is chatter.

Care less what the media has to say about 2017 and UGA falling short. Our offensive line is going to be a plus + 10 or so over last years offensive line. Sony and Chubb returned for a reason. FANS will be rewarded in 2017. Bet that.

We have running backs and offensive linemen. Need the quarterback position to step up. My opinion . . . . along with COACHING.

Agree CMB..... maybe his last year at CSU....still believe it was a good move leaving Athens and CMR

Stale....he will find his niche....betting as a OC......

Earlier post....its called the trenches for a reason....been keenly noticing all incoming OL

Stated to have nasty attitudes .....imho. A very good thing.....

No CMR is not a fool by any measure..... like Scrooge.....he will retire very nicely....


Going on record....baring key injuries....we are going to heard from in 2017....

Mistakes......reduced....players and coaches

Quality depth....far and away deeper than recent memory...

If Limey Dawg stays away from lady lucky.....the noise just might be heard further away than

anyone Expects. Go Dawgs