As you can tell, MaconDawg and I are back into the swing of things, with our usual in-season fare either on the front page or on tap for the week leading up to Labor Day weekend. Those of you who have been around a while know that this will culminate on Friday with my weekly installment of "Too Much Information" regarding Georgia’s upcoming opponent.

I find myself in a bit of a quandary, however. I have adopted a dour outlook on the coming campaign, so much so that I was---and still am---giving serious consideration to the possibility of predicting that the Bulldogs will lose. I recognize, though, that many of you are much more upbeat and positive about the 2009 season, and Dawg Sports is, after all, a community of fans.

Accordingly, I am asking you to vote in the following poll, which will be open for the twelve hours from 5:00 a.m. Thursday to 5:00 p.m. Thursday. I will not cast a vote, nor will I attempt to influence the outcome in any way, and I will abide by the result. You may feel free to use the comments to attempt to persuade your fellow citizens of Bulldog Nation to vote one way or the other.

In this instance, the majority will rule. If "Manic Kyle" finishes in front, I (like Rod Stewart) will look to find a reason to believe. If "Depressive Kyle" ends up with the lead, Saturday’s game will be given the full Chicken Little treatment. If there’s a tie, well, I may break down the game Gollum-style.

Have at it. May the better me win.

Go ‘Dawgs!