tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post5196320778424448542..comments2023-11-03T04:38:20.417-04:00Comments on BULLDOGS BLOG: Fleeting Thoughts: Tennessee EditionGeorgia Athleticshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516202366071408182noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-44298229320937235222009-10-11T18:55:06.233-04:002009-10-11T18:55:06.233-04:00David- I think the point about the team being hung...David- I think the point about the team being hungover from the LSU loss may have had more to do with their performance this week than any other factor you mention. There was very little effort from the team and the heart that they had consistently played with had vanished. Unfortunately, I think the coaches were also hungover. The coaches just did not get the kids mentally ready to play. I'm sure it didn't help that the whole celebration penalty debacle was talked about just about as much as Tebow's concussion all week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-21193597467858914442009-10-11T18:39:03.904-04:002009-10-11T18:39:03.904-04:00Hey, David. Will there be a Sunday afternoon tele...Hey, David. Will there be a Sunday afternoon teleconference report today? Very curious what the mood is in Athens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-90350592787110085352009-10-11T18:26:22.567-04:002009-10-11T18:26:22.567-04:00Tom says:
Since we can't clear the gene pool ...Tom says:<br /><br />Since we can't clear the gene pool of our coaching staff at mis-season, what can be done at this point?<br /><br />Here are a few ideas:<br /><br />1. Work on the running game. <br /><br />Run goal line and short yardage drills in practice to determine who wants it most along the line and in the backfield. Then work on fundamentals, keeping the pad level low, firing out on the linebackers, and drive blocking. Tackling and ball-stripping skills can be developed here for the defense. Backs can learn how to finish runs like their predecessors did.<br /><br />Skipping these drills to avoid injuries will only add to this team's soft reputation.<br /><br />2. Run skeleton drills. <br /><br />Teach the defense how to read keys and routes, and play the ball. It is amazing at this point in our players' careers, how poor they are in recognizing play action and staying at home at the end position.<br /><br />3. Practice special teams.<br /><br />Learn where and where not to field punts. If this statistic were kept, we may lead the nation in fielding punts inside our own 10 yard line.<br /><br />4. Challenge our coaching staff.<br /><br />Their careers are on the line. Whether next year for them is in Athens or elsewhere, their ability to make adjustments in the second half of the season will open more opportunities. Make changes this year in their responsibilities to get out of the "Phillip Fulmer" rut we are in.<br /><br />5. If Aaron Murray is healthy, get him considerable playing time this year. Let him learn the speed of the game and make his mistakes now. 2007 was set up by doing the same with Matthew Stafford. Since Joe Cox is not practicing during the entire week, there should be plenty of practice reps available. Give Joe the opportunity to build his coaching skills by working with him.<br /><br />The next two weeks provide time to work on these things as there are no major schemes to be learned from our opponents.<br /><br />These simple things should build confidence and momentum for next season.<br /><br />Go Dawgs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-69086698000088786852009-10-11T16:56:51.274-04:002009-10-11T16:56:51.274-04:00Who the hell is "CMR"?
Oh, okay, I see....Who the hell is "CMR"?<br /><br />Oh, okay, I see. But the man's first initial is not actually "C", is it? Or do people get their names legally changed when they are hired as coaches?<br /><br />This crotchety comment started as simply venting a pet peeve; but I think I've got an actual point here too. To wit:<br /><br />Richt and the gang are not part of a special priestly caste with titles that get permanently rolled into their given names. They're not part of a gnostic elite with secret knowledge inaccessible to mortals--knowledge that would cause the inexplicable aspects of our suckitude to make sense, if only it could be shared with peons outside the charmed circle.<br /><br />No, they're just men doing a job, same as anybody else--albeit a difficult and high-profile job, at a very high level. If Mr. Richt and Mr. Bobo and Mr. Martinez and the rest of them produce acceptable results, they may enjoy hearing people continue to call them "Coach". But they've got to continue to earn that title and their positions week after week.<br /><br />Despite what Richt's mentor may believe, no one is entitled to be a football coach as long as he damned well pleases, regardless of the outcome; to be accountable to no one but himself; to arrogate to himself a lifelong title as if the Queen dubbed him Coach. No more than any of the rest of us are entitled to keep our jobs when our unit's performance collapses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-4852894720701839992009-10-11T16:51:49.995-04:002009-10-11T16:51:49.995-04:00I have played college football and I saw no heart ...I have played college football and I saw no heart from these guys yesterday. No I didnt play D-1, but I have played in some 50-60k fan venues and once in Commonwealth Stadium. Our coaches are just too layed back. When our coaches jumped in our faces screaming we responded. It wasnt always a victory but we fought like our lives dependended on it. And no run or pass game will work atall untill we decide to block somebody.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-91549565257007874612009-10-11T16:01:27.907-04:002009-10-11T16:01:27.907-04:00Hire WILL MUSCHAMP!!Hire WILL MUSCHAMP!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-86428386410978794772009-10-11T15:40:54.253-04:002009-10-11T15:40:54.253-04:00David,
Is there a way to find out the starting fi...David,<br /><br />Is there a way to find out the starting field position for our opponents for the past couple of years? IF you include turnovers, kick coverage, kicks out of bounds, penalties on top of that, etc. I bet our opponents start near midfield. <br /><br />On the other hand, I bet we start aroudn the 25...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-10722626198776903402009-10-11T15:25:14.768-04:002009-10-11T15:25:14.768-04:00CMR needs to stop blaming the fans and the media, ...CMR needs to stop blaming the fans and the media, and start blaming his crony friends who are ruining everything he built.Muckbeasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07945373575035982136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-43881743208607625632009-10-11T14:47:23.529-04:002009-10-11T14:47:23.529-04:00I think you're wrong about CMR being mad only ...I think you're wrong about CMR being mad only at the media and not the ones responsible for the debacle. Sometimes when I'm mad at the kids it's the dog that gets kicked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-39727910612136941692009-10-11T14:40:02.693-04:002009-10-11T14:40:02.693-04:00FIRE MARK RICHT!!!!
That indignant and obstinate ...FIRE MARK RICHT!!!!<br /><br />That indignant and obstinate putz will not step up and make the difficult decisions to fire his incompetent buddies that are dragging down the entire program....<br /><br />He doesn't have the decisiveness or big picture perspective for this job....<br /><br />As long as he's here, so will Willie, Fabris, and Bobo. Time to address the problem at it's source.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-21300428202043544742009-10-11T14:38:59.595-04:002009-10-11T14:38:59.595-04:00I can't add anything to the calls for coaching...I can't add anything to the calls for coaching changes in the OC/DC rands but will add one philosophical point...In the military accountability comes with leadership..the worst career ending comment was "a failure of leadeship". You led with the help of a good staff, usually put together by you, the principal leader. They did their jobs with you giving the help they needed..if they seemed to stumble you gave corrective guidance..if they failed to resond you replaced them and moved on...if you failed to take action your leadership was deemed a failure..and your boss(s) replaced you. Your success was the missions' sucess..your failure was reflected by the missions' failure. End of lecture. Mark, you owe us..the Dawg family..an explanation of what you intend to do to right the ship..don't brush us off by saying they don't understand the problem..we do recognize how we win or lose. Man up! Talk to us..if we're wrong show us where we're wrong. If you're wrong tell us what you intend to do. David, you represent us..pass this along..you, too, have a responsibility!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-63788260744713937732009-10-11T14:17:08.115-04:002009-10-11T14:17:08.115-04:00David
This game was in the bag for UT from the ki...David<br /><br />This game was in the bag for UT from the kick off. We play vanilla Pro-Style O and a weak Cover 2. We were going up against a great Pro DC who could have defended our O from a phone both in the next county. I stated on several blogs that we would not score on the UT D and I was only off by 3 points. This was too easy for the old man. Monty Kiffin v Mike Bobo who's going to win, Mike Tyson v Mickey Mouse LMAO.<br /><br />On the D side Lane Kiffin might have been bad in the Pro's but even a bad Pro OC could destroy a very bad cover 2. Lane schooled Willie on the way to beat a cover 2 especially one that would not adjust at all.<br /><br />UT may lose every game it plays from here on but don't come at them with a weak Pro-style.UGA69Dawgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-86395205904046227502009-10-11T13:58:31.585-04:002009-10-11T13:58:31.585-04:00David,
Did you notice that after we pulled into th...David,<br />Did you notice that after we pulled into the 24-19 score that our next defensive set, arguably a chance to KEEP the momentum shift, that Rennie was not in on a single play. I also think that Gamble was out for that set for the most part. I can hear Willie saying that at that point Rennie and Daryl needed a blow. Thus Marcus Washington and Chris? Robinson played while Tennessee blew down the field.<br />What is Damon Evans saying these days???<br /><br />AladawgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-43282747521196326752009-10-11T13:18:45.580-04:002009-10-11T13:18:45.580-04:00I have not seen anyone on the blogs mention yet th...I have not seen anyone on the blogs mention yet the play where Prince Miller - a senior - fielded a punt on his own goal line. In all my years of watching football, I have never seen this, not once. If this does not show a total indifference/disregard for the coaching staff, what does? The staff has lost the team.<br /><br />Also, does anyone know how the 11 for the kick coverage team are chosen? Surely, Coach Fab is not looking at our 105 guys and saying "I need these 10 plus Logan Gray", is he? Do guys volunteer/try out for this unit? I just can't picture any scenario of how Logan ends up on this unit - and he was there again yesterday - that isn't a bad scenario.<br /><br />PeteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-16703745083938265472009-10-11T13:01:26.415-04:002009-10-11T13:01:26.415-04:00As bad as the Defense was, the Offense was the rea...As bad as the Defense was, the Offense was the real problem. Couldn't get a first down, Oline out played, no running game (again), Tenn LBs were sprinting into the secondary at the exact moment Cox had the ball in the stomach of our RB on play action. They were not fooled. Our Offense must be that predictable to papa kiffin. Their D knows what to do just based on formation and personnel. We have serious coaching issues.... 17pts off turnovers. Defense played poorly but the offense has collapsed now that the opposing teams have figured our 5-8 plays out and are doubling AJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-928957436189991002009-10-11T12:47:21.235-04:002009-10-11T12:47:21.235-04:00Dave-
I am not a coach and I have never played a d...Dave-<br />I am not a coach and I have never played a down of football. I am trying to figure out whether its lack of talent or poor that leads to Georgia's troubles.<br /><br />The Georgia defenses from 2002-2005were known for swarming the ball. When you ran the ball, first the line would hit you, then all the backers and then the safeties or even corners like Asher Allen. Our entire team seemed to play downhill. Now everyone plays tentatively and if one person misses a tackle, it is usually a large gain. Where is the rest of the unit? Also, did anyone see the hits the Florida defense was putting on the LSU running back, even when he was running full steam. Against Georgia, I dont remember him ever falling backwards, even when we got him at or behind the line of scrimmage. If I was an opposing OC, all I would need to do was block the front four and Rennie and then attack, since the rest of team will wait and watch.<br /><br /><br />There are four potential reasons: 1) Bad scheme that prevents players from swarming the ball or be easily blocked, 2) Poor decision by individual players on practically every play. Sit and wait instead of attacking that quarterback or the ball carrier 3) Lack of talent (maybe true with safeties by not with front seven) and 4) Lack of strength as compared to other teams (David, you mentioned previously that you have heard something from former players in the NFL regarding this, though off the record).<br /><br />If we beleive that it is not 3 (I would bet at least 50% of our defensive starters will play on Sunday's),then it is either poor coaching/conditioning (1,4). I cannot beleive that the scheme is good, but our players blocked or make bad decisions on every play (2).<br /><br />At least using my non-expert reasoning, I beleive that it is bad coaching and probably poor conditioning. I beleive that Thomas Davis alluded to this, when he said that our defense doesnt seem to attack any more, as it used to. <br /><br />Your thoughts, Dave?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-85580929673931777702009-10-11T12:17:50.722-04:002009-10-11T12:17:50.722-04:00When you're ranked close to last in the entire...When you're ranked close to last in the entire nation in turnovers and in penalties you are not a well coached team! This program has significant issues and, I predict that they can not be fixed in a few weeks. The talent level has prevented us from being winless.Dawgy1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-31399657953595850482009-10-11T12:04:30.786-04:002009-10-11T12:04:30.786-04:00I don't think you can judge Logan by one play ...I don't think you can judge Logan by one play when it was still a game , and then at the end when we were getting killed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-11070532834005749822009-10-11T12:04:25.205-04:002009-10-11T12:04:25.205-04:00Like I said on a previous post, I know what the c...Like I said on a previous post, I know what the captain of the Titantic must have felt in it's fianl moments. Mark Richt, you will too if you don't make changes to the coaching staff!!! And we want real change not some switch of RB coach to WR coach and co-defensive coach label. Wake up CMR!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-86540020135811977702009-10-11T12:00:03.405-04:002009-10-11T12:00:03.405-04:00To Silver Dawg and to those I may have offended. I...To Silver Dawg and to those I may have offended. I have been a Dawg fan for many, many years and was just asking a question based on someone who knows the person and the program. I know how long CRG has been at Georgia and according to recruiting services he has done well recruiting. Coach Garner (forgive my spelling yesterday) played at Auburn and was recruiting coordinator for Tennessee when they had a lot of success so it’s not like I don’t know what’s going on. I’m just questioning whether are not we are recruiting ALL defensive athletes be red, yellow, black or white. Just because a player is 6’2 and runs a 4.4 does not necessary make him a winner. Just because Rivals says he is a 6.0, 5.9 or so on does not make him a winner. (I know what you are thinking) No, just because a player is white does it make him a winner. It concerns me whether we are recruiting all. I don’t care what color, creed or nationality and should have not just mentioned white. But looking at past recruiting years, and I’m talking specifically about defensive recruits (David Pollock was a offensive player turned defense), their seems to be evidence to my point. Are we recruiting ALL and are we recruiting WINNERS!!! We may be, but evidence in defensive recruits over Garner’s tenure shows a big disparity. That is not racist - it’s fact. I’m sorry if I offended you. I love the Dawgs, even if we were playing with pygmies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-37497346963888539492009-10-11T11:57:56.983-04:002009-10-11T11:57:56.983-04:00Thoughts on the Game
Offensive Struggles
Wher...<b> Thoughts on the Game </b><br /><br /><b> Offensive Struggles </b><br /><br />Where to begin? Samuel can't run with his head up. When he does, he turns into an indecisive back, taking away from the speed and power he possesses. Ealey is a true freshman and he looked better than Samuel(even though I think Ealey might even be older haha). Washaun follows his blocks, similar to the recently departed #24. I've been saying all year that Carlton Thomas needs playing time. I feel the same about Logan Gray. I feel Gray has shown us that he can effectively throw the ball and he can escape the inevitable pressure GA QB's will have to deal with this season due to the loss of Sturdivant. Orson Charles is pretty darn good if you ask me. He needs to keep his head up....WHERE IS THE BLOCKING?<br /><br /><b> Defensive Woes </b><br /><br />I'm going to tackle our defense now cause lord knows they couldn't tackle it. I've supported Willie Martinez since VanGorder left because we use the same philosophies he did, but how many times can you see a bootleg and not recognize that they are using a short middle route to get open between two soft LB zones. It's happened repeatedly and I'm sick of it. <br />We couldn't get a DE off the edge to contain and pressure. We need Cornelius Washington out there in situations like that(ran a 10.9 100 meter in HS).<br />Then there's the DB's...ugggh We have as much TALENT at the DB position as almost any team in the SEC barring Florida and LSU but our coaching is bottom of the barrel in that department. Defensively, we have one player we can almost always count on and you know who that is...<b>Rennie Curran</b>. Although, he did miss a tackle that ended up resulting in 6, I'm sure he gets tired of being the only tackler on the team EVERY GAME!<br />Finally on defense, we are still thud tackling. This has to stop. I watched the FLA/LSU game and I saw both teams were very well coached in that department. Now broken tackles happen but they continuously happen to us(primarily the secondary..uhhhm Evans). Even some of our D-linemen had problems tackling. Well that about wraps up(no pun intended) the defense, or lack thereof.<br /><br /><b>The Good News:</b><br /><br />Special Teams!!! We are amazing on special teams and that showcases the talent and speed we have on our team. We also have Drew Butler, who is without a doubt the best punter in football. Complimenting Butler is Walsh, a superstar kicker himself. Walsh has been confident and consistent, even on the 50+ kicks. <b>BRANDON BOYKIN!</b> What can you say about this young man? He is absolutely one of the best return men in the country. True enough, he had good blocking but u have to be smart enough to use that blocking to make it effective (uhhmmm Samuel). I don't like the idea of Smith being back there sometimes but giving Boykin a break is a good thing, especially with all the kickoff returns we've had this year.<br /><br />Maybe things will get better like in 07, maybe not. <br />Maybe Martinez will get his act together or his bags together cause this isn't Georgia defense by any stretch of the imagination. I've never been all that critical of Martinez until last nights game. I figured it was a personnel thing, you know, players not knowing the system...but at some point you have to make adjustments for what you have. Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't VanGorder recruit all of his players to tailor suite his scheme. That seems to be the problem now. Outside of Rennie and a few others, I don't see that same group of Junkyard Dawgs on the field the way I did under VanGorder.<br /><br />Well thats all the venting I'm going to do for today. If you have any questions, Email them to me at <a rel="nofollow">jsobasky@uga.edu</a>John Sobaskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10186697395672426582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-14846394244884468862009-10-11T11:48:15.329-04:002009-10-11T11:48:15.329-04:00I think the conditioning and 'toughness' i...I think the conditioning and 'toughness' issues are temporary, probably the result of so many injuries. Recall when CMR announced the hiring of Coach Van Halanger. http://www.georgiadogs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=8800&ATCLID=299986<br /><br />I remember Bobo's first season calling plays. He was very good. Today it seems our offense lacks innovation and we don't seem to be able to adapt to circumstances. I'm thinking we've been throwing out plays instead of adding them.<br /><br />I know we have a lot of talent and a lot of heart. It looks like we have some succession issues in the coaching staff. Martinez replaced Van Gorder, and I think this was a net loss. Martinez was the secondary coach; who replaced him? The secondary really struggled yesterday...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04064318377896175389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-8488043128482654532009-10-11T11:31:54.676-04:002009-10-11T11:31:54.676-04:00I am sick of all the turnovers! They are ruining ...I am sick of all the turnovers! They are ruining Drew Butler's chances of breaking the all-time single season punt yardage record!Billy Barounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-91111943338152483592009-10-11T11:30:55.508-04:002009-10-11T11:30:55.508-04:00First of all, I think Richt has earned the benefit...First of all, I think Richt has earned the benefit of the doubt. I trust he will do the right thing in the off-season.<br /><br />Second, I've had my fingers crossed all year we'd put it all together against Florida and pull the upset like in '07, but honestly, now I think Meyer could sit Tebow AND Spikes and we'd still lose by 4 touchdownsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-64373291743936108422009-10-11T11:10:52.714-04:002009-10-11T11:10:52.714-04:00Let's assume CMR sees the problem and implemen...Let's assume CMR sees the problem and implements change (haven't we heard "Change" from someone else that is driving us over the cliff but I digress). So who does he go after? Looking at the number of blue chip recruits (I know - I know) I would think some truly talented coaches would be licking their chops to move to Athens. <br /><br />CMR appears smart enough to realize the CWM - CMB experiment is a complete failure. We have a defense that is offensive to watch and an offense that is so pitiful it remains indefensible. <br /><br />I have visions of BoBo sitting in the press box with a big red ball affixed to his nose -never looking down at the field - never considering the package - surrounded by "Crazy 8 Balls" and “Ouija Boards”. At least with CWM we can see he is blinded by the lights and we have no need to conjure up visions.JRLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13435267493705547179noreply@blogger.com