Georgia Bulldogs v. Vanderbilt Commodores Game Day Open Comment Thread
by T Kyle King on Oct 18, 2008 11:45 AM EDT
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PrintVanderbilt Commodores at Georgia Bulldogs, Oct 18, 2008 12:30 PM EDT
Game day is upon us! Believe it or not, the winner of this contest controls its own destiny in the race for the Eastern Division title, so this is a big one against a team that has proven during the Bobby Johnson era that it can play with anyone in the league . . . and a team that has proven in the last two years that it certainly can play with Georgia.
If you’ll be homestaying during homecoming, you are invited to share your impressions, reflections, reactions, and conclusions in the comments below. Think of it as a call-in show with a 100 per cent literacy rate and without the need to hang up and listen.
This is also the point at which we declare the Dawg Sports honorary game captain. Last week, we selected Verron Haynes, who turned out to be the actual official honorary game captain standing at midfield before kickoff of last week’s outing against Tennessee. I am morally certain, however, that this week’s Dawg Sports honorary game captain will not be in Sanford Stadium this afternoon.
This week’s honorary game captain is . . .
I know what you’re thinking: Who the heck is Frank McCutcheon? If you’re not thinking that, you’re probably thinking: I’m Dan Magill, and I am way too classy to be reading this weblog.
Let me give you a little background.
In 1895---I told you I was going to give you a little background, didn’t I?---Georgia was playing Vanderbilt in Nashville. The Red and Black’s Edgar Erastus Pomeroy took the handoff from Craig Barrow in the second half of a scoreless contest and was tackled. As was the custom in that day, Pomeroy called out "Down!" to signify that he had been halted and the play had ended.
A Vanderbilt player picked up the dead ball and was carrying it back to Walter Cothran, the Georgia center, but, while he held the pigskin, one of his teammates told him to run, so he did, all the way to the end zone. The officials, who had not yet blown their whistles, called it a touchdown. The Atlanta Constitution called it robbery.
Georgia coach Pop Warner---yes, that Pop Warner---was furious. He ran onto the field to protest the call with the referee, W.L. Granberry, but Vanderbilt got the benefit of some home cooking. Granberry had officiated every Vanderbilt home game for the past decade and he refused to change his ruling, so Coach Warner withdrew his team from the field and refused to continue. Vanderbilt was awarded a 6-0 victory and the two teams would not play again until 1898.
Understandably, the Athenians were out for revenge when the two teams met up at Piedmont Park in Atlanta three years later. Both squads needed the win to remain in contention for the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship and the early star for the Red and Black was A.C. "Kit" Jones, whose punting kept the Tennesseans from making much headway.
One of Jones’s punts was fumbled on the Vandy five yard line and recovered by Georgia’s Charlie DuBignon. McCutcheon, the Red and Black’s right halfback, went around end for the touchdown. It proved to be the only score by either team that day.
The Atlanta Constitution reported that, after the game, the spectators "took McCutcheon, the hero of the day, on their shoulders and carried him around the field time and again." Dr. John F. Stegeman, son of Georgia coach and athletic director Herman Stegeman, neatly summarized the significance of the victory in his book The Ghosts of Herty Field, where he wrote: "Georgia was suddenly the toast of the South."
Here’s hoping the spirit of Frank McCutcheon, who was responsible for the Red and Black’s first series victory over Vanderbilt, will be with the Bulldogs today as they go for their 49th series victory over the Commodores.
Go ‘Dawgs!
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Wow...
I was definitely thinking “who the heck is Frank McCutcheon”
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 11:52 AM EDT reply actions
watching on gameplan
i cant believe #10 vs #20 in a potential SEC East winner game is on gameplan when Rutgers vs Conn is on ESPN U. Well, we paid for the plan anyhow – but it is still crap.
Tech
7 minutes into the game against Clemson and neither team has a first down. Love that ACC football.
Well, i am going to get it out once again
I would like to see the Moreno show – a 200 yard game for him with some big runs – he deserves it, we need it, it would be fun. Mix that in with an AJ Green 30 yard TD, and that would be a quality win.
Unlikely – yea, but dont we all want to see it?
I agree
We need Moreno to get together, and, by extention, the O-line to get it’s game together. Also, anyone trying to double team this and the GaTech/Clemson game? I’m trying to see how they play, and so far, much better than I’d have thought.
we had a great Moreno run
and then went back to it – mistake, then ran again, mistake.
my gameplan cast is horrible, i couldnt tell how bad he missed it – i thought would should have just gone for it. We need to start getting TDs.
last week i was talking about
the difference when we catch vs dont catch the ball. And the Stafford/AJ show just proved it. The key is to mix in Moreno, not try and run him like Herschel. Short pass, off tackle run, play action, full back short pass, moreno on the corner, back to play action, etc
I don't think it was a call
as much as it was just taking what he could get. But i could be wrong it was a few plays back.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Oct 18, 2008 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
WHAT!!!
How was that pass interference. I don’t want a FG here
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
it's the UGA plague
if our Corner is near a receiver, it is interference. We have seen that crap for two years now.
Is a CB not allowed to....
….cut off route of the reciever like that to go for an interception,
Well i guess your theory is right. But that one on Bryan Evan was PI.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Oct 18, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Honestly -
I have thought perhaps at times we are just so much more athletic, it looks unfair and gets a flag
I really hate that last drive. for vandy
There were so many times that our D-line almost hit adams for a sack at least 4 times. And then almost getting the INT off the tip. The only problem with our D on that drive was CB #3 Bryan Evans PI and getting burned on the TD. Lord we need some pass defense.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
Without having actually seen any of the game...
It looked like we dominated with the exception of one negative drive on offense and that last drive when the defense allowed Vandy to get down field on 2 PI calls and a 3rd & 9 QB draw. We did give up some pretty decent runs- 3 runs of 9 yards, but I think if we can cut that down and make Adams beat us, we are in good shape.
I think MoMass will be open in the 2nd half as Vandy tries to shut down Green & Moreno.
But we need to have at least a 10 point cushion because Vandy lives off turnovers and we can let them get 7 to tie or go ahead.
I'm sure most of you know
But for those who don’t…
Raycom streams the game for free here:
http://sports.yahoo.com/top/collegebroadcast/teams/jps
The picture quality could be related to that of Raycom sports announcing.. but it’s a way to see the game if you have no other option
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions
Doh!
I knew they had done it in the past, but didn’t see the video icon on the yahoo page where they normally put the audio icon, so I figured they weren’t doing it.
Thanks.
Sorry I got you the info so late
I couldn’t even see which was the FG was missed due to the poor quality. But its something…
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Who gets the kickoff this half?
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
we do
we deferred the option in the first half. so we get the option this half, and im sure we’ll choose to be on offense
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
synchronicity
UGA had 2 or 3 miscues where apparently the O wasnt on the same play page. And also, there were 2 long passes where Stafford made the right decision, the receiver was open, but he underthrew the ball. Very weird to see Stafford under throw.
Last year CMR did things to “amp up” the team. Somehow, this year, he needs to do things to get the team “in the zone”, in sync, on the same page. Penalities once again coming at bad times.
Mixing it up really worked on our last TD drive, we just dont have the line to pound away, but we have a strong enough passing game to mix up the play calling and free up Moreno.
Sweet we need to turn this opening drive into points
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
THAT's WHAT I"M TALKIN' BOUT
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Oct 18, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder if Massaquoi
feels a bit slighted about the Freshman getting all the attention. He’s put his work in but has taken second seat
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions
I don't think so.
He’s a great leader on the team, and he helps AJ Green do the things he does on the field b/c he’s no slouch either
by The ArchDawg on Oct 18, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
MoMass also had like, what, 10 memorable dropped passes last year? he had his chance, i hope it
focuses him – the competition may be good.
i remember
He has taken the role of Gibson as far as dropping important passes. But would always make one great catch a game and “most” people would forgive
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder what defenders would say
about tackling Knowshon. Other than his flashy moves that make highlight reels, he has to be one of the hardest runners in the NCAA. Never runs out of bounds, lowers his shoulder and churns those legs every time he’s coming from open space. Even when the play is clearly over and he’s wrapped up, hes running harder than anyone else on the field.. must be obnoxious for a defender to exert all that extra energy
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:27 PM EDT reply actions
Obnoxious is a nice way of saying it.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Oct 18, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I bet we could yell to the defense.....
“Hey we are running the toss sweep!”…..and they still couldn’t stop us. We have some great athletic linemen that can move to the outside to block and some awesome FB that take out LB’s well. Awesome job O-line!
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
Vandy's actually been moving the ball decently
But fortunately, it hasn’t amounted to too much. We’re playing ultimate ‘bend but don’t break’, it seems. We need to shore that up a little against UF, though
Georgia is looking the same they have all year
… on the verge of putting it all together.
Although I must say, this game looks a liiiittle better than the others with the exception of those underthrows
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Sweet Jesus
I could kill for some Zaxbys. Why must this southern network tease me
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions
Because thats 96 yards we can add to Knowshon's total instead of just 80
I even think we hold sometimes for teh same reason
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
tankertoad
you’re my personal crystal ball, you must be a full 90 seconds ahead of me in video coverage. But i dont mind, for the most part it’s been good news
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Honestly it's not a problem
I’m just glad i can see it somehow
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah it was clearly a PI
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Oct 18, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
GT down 17-14 13:40 left in the 4Q
One of their recievers just whiffed on a TD catch through his hands on 3rd down.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
I can’t remember one game where I felt we’ve put a team away “scorewise” I felt like the Arizona St. game was never a doubt but it just never seems to show on the scoreboard. Why can’t we go up 3 or 4 TD’s against teams with inferior talent?
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply actions
WHY IS BRYAN EVANS STILL IN THE GAME
or for that matter left on the edge man on man against a good reciever?
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
I mean are we that shallow in depth of talent on the CB position?????
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Oct 18, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I just think we aren't that great, even first string
Allen is. But who else has shown greatness this season?
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Im not worried
About our offense being able to keep scoring.. but one turnover, one special teams mistake and this game is way too close for a lazy Saturday afternoon
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:42 PM EDT reply actions
Knowshon loves legos
the one thing you aren’t having to see is 1,000 Dr J – doctor pepper commercials. At least you got that going for you.
love that play.
Usually does us right
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
sloooooow Motion baby
You just put it into my head, I hate you
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions
WHAT!!!!
So if we sneeze on one of their recievers they are going to call a PI on us!?!?!?
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
it has become ridiculous SD - sometimes it's football. I mean, it's a "contact" sport.
he was IN FRONT of the receiver, he reached out – that’s f’n football
Crap
Terrance Moore is licking his chops. Why do I continue to torture myself with his articles?
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
cant help
when his article is being referred on all the CF blogs
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
119th?
I’d like to think we are FIRST PLACE in penalty yards, not last.
Glass is always half full
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions
why can't we catch these INT'S
it’s frustrating!
CMD
by ugaweatherguy08 on Oct 18, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply actions
Do you think the ref's are being extra stingy on UGA bc of their history?
I mean it seems like they are just looking for penalties!!!!
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
"there's a foul commited on every play"
just up to them to call it. and with our history, it does work against us
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
it's just so damn frustrating
In front of the receiver, just reaching out towards the ball, it’s such a weak call, the only other option would be for the defender to just let him catch the ball. It was player vs player.
So how many is that now
flags? yards?
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I met Herschal
Last week when he was selling cupcakes in NY. All those carries and hits, did an impact on him. The legend was a little slower than i would have liked.. but it was still fun
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions
5 Penalties
For only 47 yards.
I’m thinking we are actually doin’ ok just plain numbers wise, but we have had bogus calls and big penalties have hurt us.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
seems like more
with the 3 PI’s but I guess one was only a spot foul
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
According to Raycom announcers that's the stat
and why wouldn’t you trust them?
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Oct 18, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Penalties
2 PIs were painful, cause they helped them score b/f half
This false start could be back because it is now 3rd /13
Or the decision to throw it to him
wasn’t the best decision, he had too many DB in front of him to expect him to make the 1st.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Oct 18, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
hahahaha
I hope someone has a screen shot of that somewhere
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
In the first quarter
They called Stafford by Moreno’s name… TWICE.
And they keep saying mor eee no… its about his 13th start… its mor A no. get it right
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
We have to have either a 3nOUT
or a TO.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
Anyone else not a fan
of the Fourth quarter tradition of raising 4 fingers and moving your hand to the beat?
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions
IT's A MIRACLE!!!
We actually get the benefit of a non-penalty call?
The refs must be just pacing themselves.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
we need
another soul robbing 11 minute drive
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions
well crap
So it’s a game.
I’d like to see how we play in this situation. WE’ll need to know for games like FLA and LSU
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
oh man.. a chick fil a commercial.. its like im being punished for somethign
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Perhaps
T Kyle and Macon Dawg and y’all disagree with me, that’s ok. But i dont believe we are good enough on the line to run, run, run. We have to mix it up. We have to complete 10 yard passes. I realize teh intent is to work the clock and you can’t forgo the run, just mix it up. that was horrible play calling and execution in my opinion, Vandy D knew what was coming.
we were
before our line underwent MAJOR plastic surgery
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
at what piont
does a team run out of players in a certain position?
should we be holding open tryouts like Wash St.?.. just to prepare for the end of the season
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
It's about time
we force 3rd and long, and then STOP them
Willie
Take note, sometimes its O.K. to blitz
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply actions
now we need a LONG drive
and put the game away
CMD
by ugaweatherguy08 on Oct 18, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions
yeah baby!!
95 yard 8 minute SOUL CRUSHING drive
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions
is vandy going to turn into a new SC?
where they seem to play us tight all the time..
I thought Vandy was Florida’s own SC
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 3:18 PM EDT reply actions
seriously
while they have them on their heels
CMD
by ugaweatherguy08 on Oct 18, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm afraid
and may God strike me down for thinking this
but the way he runs… hes sure to have some major injury one day.
Complete disregard for his own body
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions
i have thought that too -
he is goign to have to mature with his “energy” at some point, learn to balance it. Especially in the pros
Caleb knows how to beat his man to the edge.
and fake a man to think he’s cutting in then zoom to the first down marker.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
Flashes of Greatness
followed by droughts of mediocrity and WTF play calling, and “oh crap” injuries.
Probably a decent way to describe each game
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions
I was a little worried that this was Southerlands last year
But Chapas has proven himself and i am more than happy to have him next year!
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Oct 18, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate to point it out
but unless we get points on the board, we haven’t put Vandy away yet. We must score here or Vandy can just get the ball and score with little time left.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Oct 18, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I understand
I just appreciate being insdie the 30 as that clock ticks
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate myself
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Oct 18, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
let us remember - Vandy is a darn good teamt this year, and it is SEC football
but i still got out the vodka this quarter….whew
i only saw one reciever out wide
so only 2WR and maybe a TE
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Oct 18, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
walsh. still have faith.. put it away.. i bet it's already happened
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions
you sure you wanna try a 50 plus now?
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions
come the hell on!
Freakin block you idiots
giving their players free shots at our RBs deep behind the line is not a good idea.
I'm glad for the W
But man, I sure was looking for more than a 7 point win. At home. Against Vandy. At Homecoming.
knowshon and the dawgs are highlighted
on the espn homepage right now, always nice to get some love from the influencers of pollsters
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions
Is it good enough?
for Baton Rouge? J’-ville? the Burn?
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Kick GOOD!
Thank you Walsh! it really should be 31-14 with all of FGs that he usually makes!
CMD
by ugaweatherguy08 on Oct 18, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions
maybe its a blowout in the stats but not the scoreboard
Like we have all year.
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
I Corinthians 9:24
by Southern Dawg on Oct 18, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
True
I was joking but we did dominate stat wise, However, vandy is almost last in the major SEC stat categories and was still 5-1. So blowing out vandy in stats doesn’t mean much to anybody whos paying attention
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
pack it up and head to Bayou, GO DAWGS!
CMD
by ugaweatherguy08 on Oct 18, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions
smells like corndogs
I’m out ya’ll. Have a good rest of your weekend.
Nice talking with ya!
by knowshon loves legos on Oct 18, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
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