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Friday, December 31, 2010

Second half blog

6:00 left in game, Georgia still trails, 10-6

Well, it hasn't gotten any prettier yet for Georgia. And if it does, I'll have to write about it a little later - I have to head down to the field to get ready for postgame.

Hopefully I'll be able to post quotes here as soon as possible afterwards. But with New Year's early deadlines I have to hack out some stories too.

9:01 left in fourth quarter, UCF takes a 10-6 lead

I never felt like a Georgia loss in this game would be a disaster. Then again, I never really thought the Bulldogs would lose.

Now, for the first time this game, they are trailing, after UCF moves downfield and scores on a 10-yard run by Latavious Murray.

Considering how ugly this game has been, if Georgia were to lose, it would be quite a fitting indictment to finish such a mediocre season. Hell, you could term it less than mediocre.

But hey, there's still nine minutes left, and perhaps overtime. (God forbid.) So we'll see.

10:00 left in fourth quarter, Georgia still leads 6-3

I'm looking at a Liberty Bowl awards ballot that asks me to vote for MVP, and most outstanding players on offense and defense for each team.

If anyone can think of anything or anyone outstanding about this, lemme know.

4:00 left in third quarter, Georgia still leads 6-3

It just hasn't gotten any more exciting here. And Aaron Murray is still wearing gloves.

The longer Georgia lets UCF hang in there - and it does feel like it's letting it - the more danger there is. To be fair, the Knights defense is proving to be as stingy as its stats would indicate, but the Bulldogs also aren't getting breakaway plays.

It's almost like Georgia is content to ride its defense, and play conservative on offense, avoid turnovers. Not sure that's a great idea. Murray has had bad starts, like the Florida game, and steadied himself. And whenever you've got A.J. Green, not to mention Orson Charles, Kris Durham and Tavarres King - you use them.

9:23 left in third quarter, Georgia takes 6-3 lead

Georgia's opening drive of the second half looked a lot like its first of the opening half: Methodical, no long plays and ending with a field goal. (Though this time it was the obvious decision to kick it.)

And yes, Aaron Murray is still wearing gloves, and this time he didn't throw a pick. That's getting a lot of attention, and we've been kind of making light of it, but to be honest the wind has been a bigger factor here.

On that drive, Bruce Figgins got a lot of action at fullback, and looked pretty good doing it. He also got a pass near the end of the drive.

Speaking of the blocking, Washaun Ealey has had a pretty solid game so far. He just hasn't broken a long one yet.

31 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dude, they are trying to pass. AM has thrown a couple of interceptions. On top of that, how many times has he had to leave the pocket? The TV isn't showing it, but it makes me wonder if the receivers are covered down field. It's not the play calling, IMO, at this point. AM has looked down field multiple times this game. Either UCF is shutting down the receivers, or AM isn't getting them the ball.

BulldogBen said...

This could possibly be the worst, most boring game of the year.

Anonymous said...

Its Time to Fire all of these CLOWNS ! Pathetic

Anonymous said...

Run the ball

Anonymous said...

The o line quit on that series, especially sturdivant. What's that about?

Anonymous said...

Seth - ask Richt if he has been compared to Johhny Griffith....it is who we have become!

GA football sux!

David said...

Coach JT2, better fire up that conditioning program. We're getting whupped in the end part of a game again. when we absolutely positively need a stop, we can't get it.

Anonymous said...

The worst Dawg team I've ever seen. Please resign. Please.

Joe said...

And to top it off the announcers start praising St. Timmy.

Anonymous said...

Hope the Mark Richt apologist are satisfied like the blogger Rick. UGA football has tanked under CMR.

David said...

Quote of the game just now from Andre Ware "...and get this baby over with."

True that.

Anonymous said...

Shoot this horse and put it out of its misery...what do you think CMR_DS Rick?

Anonymous said...

Terrible effort. Terrible prep.

Anonymous said...

A TOTAL EMBARRASSMENT. What a bunch of overpaid clowns for coaches.

Anonymous said...

RAY GOOF DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN !

Anonymous said...

I have only missed a handful of UGA games in the past 40 years - this is the WORST prepared one EVER. What a total embarrassment.

Thanks be to God this season is over.

Anonymous said...

I'm not one to get upset about this kind of stuff, but I'm really having a hard time keeping my cool about this one. NOBODY wanted to be there on that team! That is bad coaching! That was SO PATHETIC!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Just fire Richt already.

Todd said...

Driving 95 yards the first drive a settling for 3 points on 4th and inches pretty much set the tone for this game.

Anonymous said...

Playing not to lose is crap. Mark Richt is just a good coach but not a great one. Im ready for change now as many other fans.

Anonymous said...

Come on Willb, where are you to stick up for your coach? You're a tool and a girl, just like Right.

Anonymous said...

Freakin autocorrect, meant Richt.

Anonymous said...

Bobo is not an offensive coordinator . hope Richt makes changes or its goodbye to CMR too.

Anonymous said...

So much for the extra practices. UGA is in trouble next year with AJ leaving. This team had no fight tonite or not much even throughout the entire season. Not trying to be negative but ut is what it is and 6 - 7 aint getting it done at UGA.

Anonymous said...

anyone know what conference those refs were from?

Anonymous said...

cant blame the refs on this one anon 7:58. We just plain suck and so do our coaches.

Anonymous said...

Richt has lost his team. It's over.

Anonymous said...

Cant wait for the Richt supporters to come here and defend Richts inept coaching and preparation of this team. This coach needs to go into preaching or a Ford truck salesman. BTW South Carolina is doing its usual meltdown against Fla. state and UGA failed to score a TD on that patheic program too.

Anonymous said...

i agree, the refs weren't to blame. I'm just curious cuz it was never announced. oh well.

Anonymous said...

That first drive defined this game. We drive it all the way down the field, get to 4th and an inch on the 2 yard line and kick a field goal?!?!? That is just pathetic!! That set the tone for the whole game and it was over. This team didn't want to be there at all. They had no fight whatsoever and it was honestly just sad to watch. It's one thing to lose, it's another thing to not even try.

Anonymous said...

the coach has no confidence in his players and the players have no confidence in the coaches,maybe even no respect for the coaches.this season ain't over this will continue through next year. dawgofdasouth