Liberty Bowl Travelogue (Day Four): Central Florida Knights 10, Georgia Bulldogs 6
by T Kyle King on Dec 31, 2010 9:29 PM EST
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PrintI woke up on the last day of 2010, hopped in the shower, and found out that the hot water that briefly had been restored on Thursday was out again on Friday. When we spoke to the front desk about the problem, it was not clear whether this was the result of ongoing issues with the damaged water main or of the fact that the bands and auxiliary organizations for both schools ostensibly were staying at our hotel and using all the hot water.
On our way down to breakfast, we rode on the elevator with the Georgia cheerleaders before eating in the hotel restaurant with members of the Redcoat Band. The lobby was overflowing with folks in team apparel, and the fans of the Georgia Bulldogs finally appeared to outnumber supporters of the Central Florida Knights. More than once, we saw a full elevator car containing one UCF booster and a passel of people wearing red and black. When we went back up to our room, we had to wait for one such car to empty. The last Georgia fan off the elevator greeted me, "Go ‘Dawgs." I responded in kind as the lone Knights fan silently followed him out into the lobby. It was game day in Memphis.
Worries about the weather prompted me to ask DavetheDawg to send me periodic text messages during the game to keep me updated on the status of the gathering storms. Thomas and I went prepared with ponchos and related rain gear, which we wound up not needing. The shuttle arrived late to pick us up, and the driver seemed rather unclear on where to drop us off, but my son and I made our way to the Liberty Bowl, passing on our way in several of the high school bands who were on hand for the occasion. Memphis has been in the bowl business longer even than Atlanta, and the city knows how to put on a Division I-A postseason college football game. The Liberty Bowl is a strangely shaped stadium, and passing trains run near enough to the arena that their whistles sound as though they were coming from the scoreboard, but the organizers did a nice job of presenting the assemblage with high school and college band performances, the induction of new recruits into the armed forces through the administration of the oath on the field (seriously), and a live halftime rendition of "Love Train" by the original artist.
Thomas and I sat with podunkdawg and her sister, squillian, who were gracious enough to purchase our spare tickets to the game. While podunkdawg from time to time monitored the comment thread (which I have not yet checked, and will not until I get back to the Peach State), I fielded text messages, including one from Keith Richards that delivered the shocking news that Charlie Weis had been hired as the offensive coordinator of the Florida Gators.
I was stunned at this highly favorable turn of events, which means that, instead of having to contend with Urban Meyer’s spread innovations, Todd Grantham will get to scheme against a career NFL assistant whose attempts to adapt his offense to the college ranks failed utterly. The Sunshine State Saurians could not more completely have served up a batting-practice fastball into our defensive coordinator’s wheelhouse with this hire, leading me to remark at the time that perhaps Will Muschamp remains a loyal Bulldog, after all, and is secretly our double-agent in Gainesville. We will know for sure if one CWM hires another, bringing Willie Martinez back to the SEC to run the Gator D. Honestly, that’s about the only other hire I could hear about Florida making that would make me more giddy than the news about Coach Weis, he of the decided schematic advantage.
That positive development was for next year, though, and we had this year to close out, though on nowhere near as favorable a note. In many respects, the Liberty Bowl was the prototypical 2010 Georgia loss: a close contest in which the Red and Black entered the fourth quarter poised for victory yet let the game get away in the final 15 minutes. In other ways, though, it was an unusual loss for a game in which A.J. Green appeared, in that the defense turned in a solid performance---when the offense turns it over and gives the ball to one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the country, yet the defense only surrenders ten points, Coach Grantham’s charges have done their job---and the offense utterly failed to produce. Although I knew the Bulldogs wouldn’t score 30 points, I certainly didn’t expect to see a regression to the South Carolina game. While I haven’t yet checked the stats and I’m going strictly on my own observations from Row 55 of Section 123, Aaron Murray certainly seemed to suffer from the same fourth-quarter flop that ails the entire team, and no unit more than the offensive line. The decision to kick a field goal on fourth and short early in the game was an obviously bad call in the moment that only grew worse in retrospect. On the plus side, if A.J. Green was playing his final game in silver britches, he clearly decided to put on a show for the NFL scouts rather than dog his last college contest to preserve himself for the combine.
Because it was his first trip to a bowl game, Thomas was determined to stick it out until the end, but we left with about five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter because DavetheDawg’s text messages were becoming ever more urgent, and, when I asked him point-blank whether he thought it was safe for us to stay, Dave replied that we should go before the severe weather was right on top of us. We left, grabbed a cab, and walked through the door of our hotel room in time to see the last play of the game on television.
I called Dave to thank him for his invaluable assistance, and, while we were on the phone, we commiserated a bit over the season that had concluded just minutes before. We were in agreement that we both were glad just to see 2010 end. It has been a long year in Bulldog Nation, right up to the very end, but, for my part, I got a nice trip to Memphis with my family out of the deal, and, for your part, hey, it could be worse: you could be staying on the same floor of the Memphis Marriott with the UCF band on New Year’s Eve after the Knights beat the Bulldogs in a bowl game. Needless to say, we are in for the night, battening down the hatches, riding out the storm, and getting ready to head back to the Empire State of the South on the first day of a new year, 1/1/11.
Go ‘Dawgs!
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New year's eve--Cypress Pond
Watched the debacle from your Grandma’s suite and thereby gave your mom a rest since 24 hour a day care has become a necessity since the emergency room geniuses didn’t think a 92 year old who fallen needed a hip or wrist X-ray but opted instead for the always popular chest X-ray. I think that these geniuses were making the offensive calls for Georgia tonight. Glad you guys had a safe and enjoyable (?) first bowl game for Thomas. And why would AJ even consider returning to Athens except to pack up his belongings?
by jujdawg on Dec 31, 2010 9:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
For a Judge -
I would expect a whole lot more discretion than that. Wow. This is not the place.
"One thing I will never do as long as I’m at Georgia is lose to Florida." - Herschel Walker
I was typing my reply (below) when your comment (above) appeared, tankertoad.
I’m sorry if it rubbed you the wrong way, but it was just a family update, attached in the comments after a travelogue that was distinctly family-oriented and included details of a personal (though, I hope, not inappropriate) nature. It seemed fine to me in context, but I’m sorry if it didn’t sit well with you.
Go 'Dawgs!
by T Kyle King on Dec 31, 2010 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
I am not offended at all - but yall got FB - this is, uh, just not the place IMO. I guess if it is fine with you, I got no say. Apologies to you and the judge.
"One thing I will never do as long as I’m at Georgia is lose to Florida." - Herschel Walker
No need for an apology; I get where you're coming from, . . .
. . . but I wanted you to know why I wasn’t bothered by it.
I hope you have a happy new year, tankertoad.
Go 'Dawgs!
by T Kyle King on Dec 31, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
He wouldn't, and, given his family's financial situation, it would be irresponsible for him to come back.
I used “if” only because his departure isn’t official yet, although I’ll be shocked if he doesn’t declare for the draft within the next 72 hours.
I saw your Facebook status updates from this evening, and I’m glad Grandma is doing well. I’m glad we were all able to get together with her the other weekend so she could see all her younger great-grandchildren at the same time, too; that was a good thing for her, and for the rest of us, as well.
It was an enjoyable game, despite the outcome. Having Thomas with me makes any sporting event more fun, and his presence helps to keep the game in its proper perspective. I hope y’all had a merry Christmas, and that you have a happy new year.
Go 'Dawgs!
by T Kyle King on Dec 31, 2010 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
Not a judge anymore, Tanker.
But I suppose you are correct. Or is it you just don’t like my viewpoints. At any rate, Kyle got the point and I shall refrain from posting family matters here even if the incompetence analogy between emergency room hacks and UGA"a offensive staff is approprate.
by jujdawg on Dec 31, 2010 10:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions
We've been at many more bowl wins than loss during Richt's tenure,
but none have had this feeling of hopelessness.
Have a safe trip home. Bowls make great family trips. Hope your next one is a winner.
Not that I'm happy about it...
… but I predicted this result with about 2:00 left in the first half. At the very least, one has to admit that our guys have been consistent about following the same friggin’ script throughout the entire season.
This year has sucked hard all the way around. It seems fitting that on the final day of the year, I got sick. I can’t wait until 2011 rolls around. It might not get better, but it sure as hell can’t get much worse.
Please don't say that.
It only tempts fate.
I hope you get to feeling better soon, though.
Go 'Dawgs!
by T Kyle King on Dec 31, 2010 11:53 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks.
I’m just in a bad mood. I’m going to go watch Dick Clark kiss his wife (and then kiss Mrs. VineyardDawg) and go to bed.
by vineyarddawg on Dec 31, 2010 11:57 PM EST up reply actions
I was thinking about doing a fan post, but I just don't think I have the energy at this point.
As much as it pains me, I have to agree with tankertoad’s assertion in the in-game thread that Mark Richt must be “on probation” in 2011.
I think it’s going way overboard to start saying “Fire Mark Richt” at this point, but it’s a completely reasonable and measured response to lay down the gauntlet and say that “significant improvement” must be made in 2011. (I would even go so far as to say it’s self-evident, given the expectation level that both the Georgia administration and fans have.)
I don’t think one can set a firm litmus test like beating Florida or winning the SEC East, because as soon as you set some criteria, something will happen that is in the “gray area,” causing you to look foolish no matter whether you decide to keep Richt or fire him.
I think, at this point, the biggest improvement that we need to see is leadership from the players themselves on the field. One of the biggest reasons that we’re losing these close games is that no one is leading these guys. The coaches can coach the x’s and o’s, but there’s no David Pollack or Greg Blue to get all up in everyone’s junk and say, “We’re stopping these f***ing guys on this drive,” and then go make it happen. And there’s no David Greene or D.J. Shockley to say, “We are going down the field and scoring a f***ing touchdown right now,” and then go make it happen.
We need better leadership on the field. Without that, I fear that Mark Richt is doomed. (And it’s not like the lack of that leadership isn’t also Richt’s fault, whether directly or indirectly… I’m just pointing out that I think that’s the most important thing lacking from this team.)
There is no David Pollack because there is no BVG to help create one.
Grantham might be capable, but its a lot harder when you come in after the HC already has 9 years entrenched, and might even be stopping Grantham from some of the things he’d like to do discipline wise. We’ll never know.
Wonder who recruited
those Pollack, Greene, Shockley & Blue kids?
by jujdawg on Jan 1, 2011 9:53 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Try commenting just once after we win a game, jujdawg.
I hope Georgia goes undefeated in 2011. Then maybe we won’t have to see you at all.
by vineyarddawg on Jan 1, 2011 10:30 AM EST up reply actions
Bad Memories
Maybe it’s just because we lost to a minor-program team from Orlando, but this game reminded me most of the 1974 Tangerine Bowl, when Georgia lost to Miami of Ohio to cap a 6-6 season.
by donkeydawg on Jan 1, 2011 2:27 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Good analogy, donkeydawg.
Here’s hoping we have a 1975-1976 run in us the next two years!
Go 'Dawgs!
On the other hand....
Maybe this game, and this season, will convince Team Richt that it can’t consummate a successful recruiting year, or survive 2011 (can’t imagine there’s anyone on this staff that would be retained if Richt goes down), unless a very different atmosphere is evident in Athens. For one thing, the usual off-season crap, with a bunch of suspensions, could create a real fiasco against Boise.
Let’s wash this all away with 2010, and hope for the best.
Best in game comment
Goes to kyles son Thomas, "if you’re going to throw an interception, just give it to Washaun!
I can bake like a demon.
by podunkdawg on Jan 1, 2011 8:21 AM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Remember back when there were 2 sides of the Bulldawg Nation....
Yea….I was for Richt getting more time. Really I would have been fine if the D would have failed us in a 24-21 type loss, but to see the O move the ball at will and then go retarded inside the other teams 30 is just getting rediculous.
Richt is done. He has one hope and that is pretty much to beat Boise and win the SEC. If he loses to Boise he will be done and Magarity will use the 2011 season to find a new coach by the begining of 2012.
The bench INSPIRES...
Also...when Ealey came out in the second half and had 4-5 carries of 4+ yards...
Guess that was why Bobo pulled him and put CT in for the usual CT up the gut for a loss. Only this time he did it after a SACK…so we effectively went like -9 yards on 2 plays.
Also….can everyone please shut up about “BOWL GAMES mean extra practice”…Well shit I sure hope Lemay got some practice…cause 1-2 more games like that and Lemay may not redshirft next year.
The bench INSPIRES...
Now, THAT'S funny, Ed,
I don’t care who you are. That commercial is the worst ever.
by jujdawg on Jan 1, 2011 9:49 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Go Knights!
I am a season ticket holder for UCF and a diehard AU fan, however I have alot of respect for Georgia, Richt is a great father and coach and I hope he turns it around over there. War Eagle and Go Knights!
Haters can hate, but Cam will still parcipate!
Thanks, AuburnKnight.
Good luck to Central Florida going forward, as well. Y’all have yourselves a heck of a quarterback there.
Go 'Dawgs!
I did not realize that
our offensive line outweighed UCF’s by 50 lbs. per man. Just another reason to feel even more nauseated this morning. (h/t Quinton McDawg.)
Not going for it on 4th down and short on the opening drive essentially declared we weren’t in it to win it. That, in my opinion, is the single worst decision of the Mark Richt era. It’s a Bowl game. We were a 6-6 team. We just moved the ball methodically, rhythmically, downfield (was that the only time we did this all day?) What possible reason do we not try to pick up a few feet? What is there possibly to lose? At the minimum, UCF gets the football back in a deep hole. That call was, in a word, cowardly.
"If we score, we may win. If they never score, we'll never lose."
-Erk Russell
Gives a new meaning to fourth & dumb,
huh, Dave?
by jujdawg on Jan 1, 2011 9:55 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I suppose...
I just flat abhor conservatism for the sake of being conservative. Here is Richt’s explanation for the play in question (forever known as 4th and chicken):
Well if I’d known what the final score was, yeah. But I think it was the right thing to do at the time," he said. "I think a couple players were upset that I didn’t go for it at that time. But I was like, if you wanna make it, make it on third-and-one, don’t tell me you wanna go for it on fourth-and-one.
I have a real problem with his last sentence. What does not making it on third down have to do with anything? It’s not like it was 4th and 25 from our own 17. God, I’m glad this season is over.
"If we score, we may win. If they never score, we'll never lose."
-Erk Russell
and the 3rd and 1 call was junk too
"One thing I will never do as long as I’m at Georgia is lose to Florida." - Herschel Walker
You're right, The984.
It looked to me like he made it and we just got a bad spot, but, that close, you have to go for it. The rewards far outweigh the risks in that situation. I defend a lot of things about Mark Richt, but it was obvious he made the wrong call then, and it only became more obvious in retrospect.
Later, I remembered the guts it took to send Musa Smith over the top on fourth down in our own territory against Clemson in the opener in 2002. That move showed faith in the offense to get it done, faith in the defense to step up if the play failed, and a dedication to “finishing the drill” that produced an SEC championship that season. We need a head coach who coaches like Mark Richt did in 2002. I hope that coach is Mark Richt, but, one way or the other, we’re going to have that coach in 2012.
Go 'Dawgs!
Yesterday I saw our coaches kick a field goal on 4th and inches from UCF's 3 yard line after driving 95 yards.
I should have been surprised, but I wasn’t. It was weak. It was gutless. It was uninspired. Lacking any sign of life or passion towards playing great football. It was soft. And that is not surprising anymore. It is what we are under Mark Richt’s stale ACC Bobby Bowden program that is outdated, behind the times & just plain stoic. Great athletes. Awful design and execution.
Other coaches could take the very same athletes we have, implement their work ethic, attitude & scheme and beat UCF 58-10.
We have no guts. We have no balls. We have no gusto. How long are we gonna draw this out?
You are right
This is the type of football we have become acustom to. I guess driving the ball 90+ yds and then not going for it on forth and inches on your opponents 2 in the first qtr of the Liberty Bowl, when you have a 6 and 6 record is considreed: Finishing the Drill!
by UGARegimechange on Jan 1, 2011 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
The time has come to make a change
I started coming out here at the beginning of this year to take a temp of the UGA nation and see how others felt about the programs direction etc. I have felt that it’s been time for Richt to step down as coach ever since the ‘08 ’preseason #1 season’. I got hammered by most everyone on this blog or whatever you want to call it, for being a ‘hater’, not being a true fan of the program. It seemed every time I uttered criticism or mentioned that Richt should go, I was treated as a traitor or someone who doesn’t understand the big picture, which I absolutely disagree with. I feel that I have always had my eye on the BIG picture, but that is not important.
I truly felt that most of the ‘regulars’ on this blog were Richt Kool-aid drinkers who absolutely refused to accept that this program was headed in the wrong direction or that Richt had anything to do with it. Reading thru the post this morning, I’m glad to see some have begun to wake up and realize that this program is in serious danger and that Richt’s influence over it, from a leadership stand-point, has fizzled. However, there are still a good number of you who feel Richt should be on probabtion or should officially be on the ‘hot seat’ now. (?) Probabtion, hot seat?? It’s still hard for me to believe that many do not want to commit to officially making a change with Richt. I don’t know if some of you are realtives of the man or maybe he signed a hat of your’s or took a picture with you, but the simple fact is that the clock has struck midnight a LONG time ago. I realize that many of you will once hammer me for these comments and think I am being ‘too harsh’ on him and that he deserves another year…and I believe the change is inevtiable. Go ahead and rip the band-aid off. In the long run the wounds will heal much faster.
by UGARegimechange on Jan 1, 2011 10:35 AM EST reply actions
Yes UGAR - I drink Jim Jones kool aid
and statements like that are why you get the responses you do. TKK posted many articles about “Fire CMR” to the front page sparking debate.
It;s not as simple as just firing CMR today. I have talked about about this ad naseum and statements like that and posts like this are simple to draining to respond to, We win – no one drops by. We lose – here they come.
Make your arguments all you want – but try and refrain from calling many of the regulars names and just make your point. And tr and show up when something good happens.
"One thing I will never do as long as I’m at Georgia is lose to Florida." - Herschel Walker
by tankertoad on Jan 1, 2011 1:15 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Show up when something good happens??
First of all, I don’t only show up when something bad happens. I’ve come out and read throughout the season, posting occasionally. When I have posted, I get slammed because I have more of a critical eye. That’s my nature, that’s how I operate. I’m the type who always looks for opportunities to improve rather than resting on past accomplishments. I personally feel that this is the reason why Richt has kept his job as long as he has because it’s defintely has nothing to do with accomplishments in the past 3 years. I’m defintely not trying to sling any mud, just simply stating my honest opinion, like it or not, that lots of fans, including some on this blog spend more time defending Richt and making excuses for him than dealing with the reality of the program. That is a problem. I honestly feel if the fan base and alumni began to be a little more critical and apply a little more heat on the program (raise our own expectations), more good will come of it…from either Richt or whoever is leading this football team.
by UGARegimechange on Jan 1, 2011 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
Don't get me wrong, I think Richt is a very good coach..
I just don’t think he has the drive and passion he did his first 5-6 years with GA (and the coordinators). I think his message has tired. We all know how great a guy he is, how loyal he is, and a charmer etc, and I think if and when he leaves GA, he will be a good coach elsewhere. I do think some of his more enduring qualities have led to the current situation and will eventually lead to his dismissal or him stepping down (his blind loyalty).
I guess the one thing that really caused me to question his ‘decision making’ as a leader was when he signed or agreed to sign Martinez to a ccontract extension after that absolutely horrible defensive season (I think it was ‘08) where GA had one of the worst defenses in the nation. I believe that was the year their defense gave up the most pts in GA football history. Loyalty is great, but there comes a time when a leader has to step away from the personal ties one may have with a situation or individual and make a judgment call for the good of the cause or program. He gets paid well to make these tough decisions and he failed miserably in that instance. He is doing it again with Bobo. This lack of quality decision making causes me, as a fan, to question whether he is the man to be able to pull this program out of the ditch. He obviously has had trouble making these types of choices, and making quality decisions that benefit the program. That’s just my two cents.
by UGARegimechange on Jan 1, 2011 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
Let me also add OL coaching
another instance of being unable to make a critical change, when there are obvious issues with the line and have been for some time.
by UGARegimechange on Jan 1, 2011 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
I'm beginning to believe this.
There’s a chance that 3 of the 5 linemen will be playing on Sunday’s next year. Where is the disconnect? If it isn’t “talent”, it must be something else.
"If we score, we may win. If they never score, we'll never lose."
-Erk Russell
That's a great question...
You got me. I watched GA’s line tire in almost every single game. The line of scrimmage slowly would creep about a yard into the backfield in the second half…hell, late in the second quarter. It looks like a combo of lack of toughness and fitness. We might want to implement those two a day practices in the summer again. That was a bad call to remove, especially when you have a team that already has a reputation to be a bit soft.
by UGARegimechange on Jan 1, 2011 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
For the record, UGARegimechange, . . .
. . . if more of your comments were of the 6:25, 6:27, and 9:14 variety, you wouldn’t get slammed the way you do.
Go 'Dawgs!
I don't recall anyone on this site ever calling you a traitor for holding the position you do, UGARegimechange.
“Foolish” and “short-sighted,” maybe.
I’ve been called out personally for ‘not being raised right’ because my opinion differs…which I have no problem with, makes no difference to me. Foolish? Short-sighted? for not agreeing with you? Ok, that’s cool. I don’t know, maybe it’s my user name that pisses irritates some, but it’s how I feel, and I do feel that more and more are sliding towards the same opinion.
by UGARegimechange on Jan 1, 2011 5:49 PM EST up reply actions
No, you haven't been called out for having a different opinion.
You’ve been called out for the obnoxious way you often express that opinion. There’s a difference, and you should learn it. It will serve you well in life. Express a contrary opinion around here in a reasonable manner, and it will be well received. I’ll stack this site’s track record in that regard against anyone’s.
It really comes down to this: are you stating your opinion because you want to persuade others of your viewpoint, or are you stating it because you want to berate other people with how much smarter than them (you think) you are? If you’re trying to do the former, you’re doing a poor job of it. If you’re trying to do the latter, they have message boards for that sort of thing.
Go 'Dawgs!
Careful UGAR
The mansion has crumbled and the die-hards have circled the wagons tightly around the privy. They’ve been testy for a long time but now they’re firing at family. DUCK!
I can handle...
I had a brother chase me with a steel rake, knives, etc growing up….he helped remove the blades from my side and tie the tourniquets, we still loved each other
by UGARegimechange on Jan 1, 2011 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
First of all, we call it a weblog, because it's a weblog.
Secondly, we try to conduct ourselves with a little bit of class around here, and, frankly, UGARegimechange, you rub people the wrong way with your snotty attitude. Go back and re-read your comment (time-stamped 10:35) and see how obnoxious you are. You’re one of those guys who only shows up when we lose, and is nowhere to be found when we win.
Thirdly, with apologies for using a political analogy, there’s a difference between asking whether George W. Bush or Barack Obama should be impeached and asking whether Richard Nixon or Bill Clinton should be impeached. Maybe all four should have been; maybe some should have been; maybe none should have been. However, only two of them were, and no one seriously discussed impeaching the first two.
Mark Richt will be Georgia’s head coach in 2011. It was one thing to discuss whether he should be when it remained in doubt whether he would be; now that we know he will, debating whether something that won’t happen should happen is a waste of time. If you want to talk about what we have to do to improve as a program in 2011, given the givens, or if you want to talk about what standards Mark Richt should have to meet next year to remain at the helm the following year, that’s a productive conversation. Otherwise, you’re just being obnoxious for the sake of being obnoxious.
Go 'Dawgs!
Some really bad storms came through my area last night, tornados included, all around the start of the 4th quarter. Unfortunately I spent most of that quarter crawling through the attic looking for roof damage and contain the absolute downpour in the den, bathroom, kitchen and garage. However, I was even more dismayed when I got back to the tv and found that we never lost power.
Game review:
Defense – way to man up!
Offense – WTF?
by mbrd71 on Jan 1, 2011 11:50 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
RegimeChange is right....
I normally just stay a reader of all the post over here, but I couldn’t agree more with you. (UGARegimeChange) We just lack want to, we lack coaching.
Oh and Ed I agree 100% with you as well. You put someone with fire in their eyes coaching this team, and get rid of Bobo’s horrible playcalling and our talent and want to would have taken us to be playing Oregon this year.
I’m Jeff by the way. Go Dawgs.
So Kyle
Did you get to a rib place?
by Hogbody Spradlin on Jan 1, 2011 3:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
So Kyle
Did you get to a rib place?
by Hogbody Spradlin on Jan 1, 2011 3:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Bowl Games vs Playoff System
Has anyone noticed the obvious empty seats in most of the bowl games? All we hear is how important these bowl games are and how moving to a playoff would hurt attendance. Would it really hurt attendance?? If we want to maintain the integrity of the ‘bowl system’ cut back the number of bowl games by half and make it important again to qulaify for a bowl.
Mr. King, did you feel nothing when you wrote ...
… that this was a “prototypical 2010 Georgia loss?” We’ve lost so many times we’ve developed a prototype.
Actually, given our final record, I argue that the offering in Memphis was a prototypical 2010 Georgia game. The wins were what defied the mould.
Nonetheless, please do not take my comments personally. I know you’re an avid supporter, and I admire your ability to write a positive (or at least non-negative) post while the rest of us are frothing. Please, sir, froth soon with us. It loves company.
Well - this is a "travelougue" talking about his trip to the bowl way more than an analysis of the game.
Knowing Kyle – A 10 page spread on what he thinks is on the way.
"One thing I will never do as long as I’m at Georgia is lose to Florida." - Herschel Walker
My travelogue
& game thoughts will wait til I get home tomorrow. I took a side trip to bentonville to visit family for the evening. But tomorrow I’ll get all that & some prelim discussion on the roasting plans for next year as well.
I can bake like a demon.
by podunkdawg on Jan 2, 2011 12:02 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Have no fear, Krautdawg; there was nothing in your comment to take personally, . . .
. . . and I am by no means offended.
Yesterday was a travel day, and I’m in the process of adjusting to being back at home. I’ll be back on the job before long. Your patience is appreciated.
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Charlie Weis
I wouldn’t be so happy about the Weis hire…you might want to go back and look at his offensive numbers at Notre Dame. His offenses set several school records in regards to yards/game and passing/game, and Notre Dame doesn’t have the kind of athletes UF does (He had a Clausen playing for him!!!). The vast majority of the problems that Weis had at ND was he was never able to get a defense anywhere near the caliber of his offense and he wasn’t the best at dealing with the fans/media, both problems that will not be a concern at UF. This wouldn’t have been such a problem had Meyer not left a pro-style QB (Brantley) behind for Weis to work with. The rumors were confirmed today and I think this will be the hire that puts the final nail in Richt’s coffin.
The fact remains that he is an NFL coach who runs an NFL scheme.
Unlike Urban Meyer, Charlie Weis will not have “a decided schematic advantage” over Todd Grantham, who spent a decade or so coaching defense against NFL offensive schemes. Coach Weis runs the type of offense Coach Grantham knows how to stop.
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"Decided Schematic Advantage" or not...
…Teams haven’t shown a propensity for stopping his offense in NFL or in CFB judging by the passing numbers that have been put up under it at NE and ND and the more run centered version that has been employed in KC. I would argue that his time in KC has actually made Weis a more dangerous coach as he has managed an offense with a weak armed QB who had never started a game in college before making the NFL and a power running game, something entirely different compared to his previous stopovers. He has shown the ability to adapt his offensive concepts and I would argue that gives him a huge advantage in that at UF, we don’t know what exactly he might choose to run given the personnel he has. I know Muschamp has expressed a desire to run a pro-style offense, but with spread concepts oozing into the NFL now, I’m not one who thinks the Reptiles will run an offense that opposing coaches look at and express feelings similar to those that Kiffykins expressed about ours. Not supporting Kiffin or Weis as much as I am just warning that optimism is not necessarily warranted regarding this hire (yet)…I would be more nervous and wait to see some results before lauding it as a good omen. Grantham does have experience against Weis run offenses, but I’m not sure his experiences would be considered positive.
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