tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post8787319532630849176..comments2023-11-03T04:38:20.417-04:00Comments on BULLDOGS BLOG: Friday's Optimistic Links (10/9)Georgia Athleticshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516202366071408182noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-23061630699401321132009-10-11T11:45:51.947-04:002009-10-11T11:45:51.947-04:00Dave-
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, David?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-77553276453441378442009-10-09T20:42:32.047-04:002009-10-09T20:42:32.047-04:00That's a good analogy, Jan.
And I can assure ...That's a good analogy, Jan.<br /><br />And I can assure you... no one ever accused me of being level headed during my adolescence.David Halehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02872368286061273646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-67114830146020628752009-10-09T18:00:05.367-04:002009-10-09T18:00:05.367-04:00I think what you might have to take into considera...I think what you might have to take into consideration, David, is that one of UGA fans' greatest (and most annoying) features is their unflappable optimism.<br /><br />We might SAY the team looks like a 9-4 unit at the beginning of the year, we all secretly find a way to convince ourselves This Is The Year. When it turns out they ARE a 9-4 team, we're all heartbroken. It's like how in high school, you say to all your buddies that there's no way you could ever be with this insanely cute girl you want to date, but on the inside you hope to the almighty she looks at you in class later.<br /><br />Maybe it's the Syracuse/Philly fan in you, jaded and disillusioned. Or maybe a very level-headed adolescence.<br /><br />Have fun in Knoxville, though beware the smell.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865646083918865130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-65272254406732326942009-10-09T15:13:26.901-04:002009-10-09T15:13:26.901-04:00Thanks, David, for the perspective. I've been...Thanks, David, for the perspective. I've been searching for a blog entry from a Dawg perspective this week to say some of these same things.<br /><br />Reading Pat Forde's thing saying that Richt was probably on the "low heat seat" because of possible "mutual fatigue" really concerned me as a fan b/c I can't imagine getting a better coach at UGA. No one in their right mind would come to UGA for the long haul (am I right in thinking UGA is a destination job and not a stepping stone?) if we found some way to run off Coach Richt. <br /><br />I noticed a look of anger and rage on Richt's face on Sunday that I haven't seen in years. It was a look of steely determination, and a look that said, "We're not losing this game." The Dawgs have fought hard in every game this year, and I'd say they've fought hard in every half this year, too. That's a far cry from last season, and I hope it carries through the rest of the way.<br /><br />There's a lot of football left to be played, and it should be a helluva ride the rest of the way.Ben Rockwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07196135992618442364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-67426642483671958272009-10-09T14:59:40.636-04:002009-10-09T14:59:40.636-04:00I have to agree with your opening statmenets. Som...I have to agree with your opening statmenets. Some growing pains were expected this season with all of the young talent we have, and it seems like that's what we are getting. Do I wish we had won last week? Yes. Do I think we can play better? Yes. But we are sitting right where I thought we'd be, and barring some sort of collapse this weekend, I think we should beat UT. I still see the 9-3 or 8-4 season projected earlier in the season, but the droves of people calling for Richt's head should probably just relax a little.do not resuscitatenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-15578466450842096652009-10-09T14:42:45.273-04:002009-10-09T14:42:45.273-04:00David, thanks, I feel the same way. We need to st...David, thanks, I feel the same way. We need to step back a little and remember what we expected when the season started and stared at the schedule before us.<br />Great work as always!<br />Cox has not done that bad of a job. I am a little worried that the next few years we will always be breaking in a new QB. Next year we get a whole new DL too.<br />Anyway, great work! You have the best blog!! I shudder to think of how life would be should all I have is the AJC to read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-62227655344932626132009-10-09T14:30:48.434-04:002009-10-09T14:30:48.434-04:00Excellent post. Thank goodness you decided to put ...Excellent post. Thank goodness you decided to put off the trip to Knoxville for a while longer. I needed a little perspective.<br /><br />My personal favorite from the Office last night was, "Did someone just change my name to Baskin-Robbins? Because I feel like a banana split!"Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10827319003346222886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-54389038163336451812009-10-09T13:55:20.217-04:002009-10-09T13:55:20.217-04:00A post with a Simpons and Demetri Martin reference...A post with a Simpons and Demetri Martin reference? Gold star, sir...gold star.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-21648998366650619762009-10-09T13:41:09.281-04:002009-10-09T13:41:09.281-04:00Dave-
The office is hilarious. I agree with you ab...Dave-<br />The office is hilarious. I agree with you about last night's episode. It wasn't quite as good as they hype, but it was still hilarious never the less. Even a 'bad' episode of the Office is still better then most shows on TV. It is in my opinion, the second funniest show currently on TV. I don't know if you have watched 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' on FX, but that show is absolutely hilarious. It's the only show that's more funny then The office. Plus the fact that you are from Philly should be an added bonus for you. If you like the Office, Seinfeld, or Curb Your Enthusiasm, you'll love Always sunny. Check it out when you get a chance if you haven't do so. It has become must watch TV for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com