tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post105795529516408025..comments2023-11-03T04:38:20.417-04:00Comments on BULLDOGS BLOG: Wednesday Links (5/26)Georgia Athleticshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516202366071408182noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-84395023269444823652010-05-28T05:14:47.063-04:002010-05-28T05:14:47.063-04:00Aren't the hot seat grumblings the odious seed...Aren't the hot seat grumblings the odious seeds of negative recruiting planted by our arch-rivals? Any UGA fan that wants to can Richt doesn't know which way the wind blows.Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475101897129747013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-86485991280730821572010-05-27T18:35:09.733-04:002010-05-27T18:35:09.733-04:00Meansonny
I agree with you 100%. I describe winni...Meansonny<br /><br />I agree with you 100%. I describe winning the SECCG and BCS Bowls as "Championships Plural" and that this should be the Head Coaches written contractual objective and held accountable for during the length of the contract.<br /><br />I hope you are right on the comments on Florida's rebuilding. A top team does not "rebuild", but "reloads".pcsjax1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09733872048203055266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-50459845935202946572010-05-27T13:17:13.286-04:002010-05-27T13:17:13.286-04:00I feel like one of the few fans on this blog that ...I feel like one of the few fans on this blog that doesn't place CMR's fate on the rivalry game with UF.<br /><br />For all of those that look at WLOCP as the "be all/end all"... It's a rivalry game. Not the definition of a programs success.<br /><br />Who cares if we lose to UF? What should really matter is SECCG and BCS Bowl games.<br />If we're winning SECCGs and playing in BCS Bowl games, then Richt is earning his keep.<br /><br />The realization over our slump of the past 4 seasons is the same problem that other programs face. Losing top Coordinators is detrimental to a program. Ask Miami, FSU, Auburn, LSU, & Tennessee. Look at UGA since Van Gorder left.<br /><br />Just watch the Florida program as it tries to rebuild. It will take 2 steps backward with the loss of both OC and DC, now.meansonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16981820787899367594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-76341135088798817752010-05-27T12:36:03.204-04:002010-05-27T12:36:03.204-04:00I thought I'd ride out this "Richt/hotsea...I thought I'd ride out this "Richt/hotseat" flush during off season but PCSJAX1 has just pissed me off too much. This pompous "fan" just exemplifies the ignorant, win or hit the road, rant but adds a new flavor: <br />Richt's Christianity. The man has a heart and mind that exemplifies the Christian spirit..that is not contradictory to good coaching..you don't have to be a Frank Kushman asshole to be a good coach..Butts and Co. were a good fit for that example and we had no MNCs during his tenure. Richt is hardly a ROAD-type (Retired on Active Duty)..we get our money's worth and more from a coach of his caliber..so STFU, stupid...and it's losing not loosing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-14699176677948917532010-05-27T03:08:47.570-04:002010-05-27T03:08:47.570-04:00Hey Joeski, Can we get him a "Powerchair"...Hey Joeski, Can we get him a "Powerchair" like Bowden?pcsjax1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09733872048203055266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-88567125576496283312010-05-27T03:02:03.371-04:002010-05-27T03:02:03.371-04:00Oh, he has had a "reasonable chance", mo...Oh, he has had a "reasonable chance", more so! He should be "reloading" by now, he's not! He shouldn't be loosing recruits which have commited, he hasn't! By his own words he keep the top recruits from leaving the state, he hasn't! He is past his ten year window for a National Championship, Smart and Muschamp are not! By the way the situation with Muschamp has changed with the signing of a long contract by the current A.D. Mark Richt has also recruited poorly in South Georgia. These are great high school programs whose players are going out of state to play. <br />Since when was "10" wins or average wins acceptable. The Dawg Nation wants "Championships Plural", why settle for less. LSU, Florida and Alabama do not!pcsjax1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09733872048203055266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-62033479151608189842010-05-26T22:48:57.102-04:002010-05-26T22:48:57.102-04:00pcsjax1:
All due respect, but rather than just say...pcsjax1:<br />All due respect, but rather than just saying 'fire Richt and bring in Smart' (we're not getting Muschamp and you're dreaming if you think we could. We'd have to more than double what he is going to get at Texas, <b>and</b> buy out his contract), can you tell me that you can 100% guarantee that Smart will be more successful than Richt has been?<br /><br />No, you can't. I know everyone gets wound up about losing to Florida, but remember, in that aspect, you're holding the failures of Donnan and Goff against Richt as well. Richt is 2-7, whereas before he took over, they had previously gone 1-10... so even there he made an improvement.<br /><br />No, all the hothead fans just need to chill out and remember that they are not football experts and there is no such thing as instant gratification in football. Give Richt a reasonable chance to demonstrate that he made the right moves, and is guiding the team back up before we run him out of town on a rail because of impatient fans with a misplaced sense of entitlement.Joeskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-1296682052088367682010-05-26T19:00:58.617-04:002010-05-26T19:00:58.617-04:00Well Mark, "How would you like your job today...Well Mark, "How would you like your job today?" Can we get you more assistant coaches and a "Powerchair" to ride around the sports complex like Bowden? You just name it and we will do it. Hey don't worry if you average 9 or 10 wins and don't win any championships like LSU, Florida and Alabama, it's all good! Can we bend over and pucker up? You could ride around on the Powerchair, speak "God" and talk "jesus" and pocket the money like Bowden.No wait a minute, that would be more like Jim and Tammie Bakker and the PTL Club, Jerry Fallwell and Jimmy Swaggert wouldn't it? Ok, well how would like your job today?<br /><br />The "powers that be at Georgia" just don't seem to get it! The Dawg Nation wants coaches and athletic directors that are held accountable. We want a coach that is "mean as hell" and drinks "vinegar and rusty hobnails from a mason jar" and not one that is milking the program for all he can get until it is convenient for him to retire.pcsjax1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09733872048203055266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-32780731687209359462010-05-26T18:21:04.063-04:002010-05-26T18:21:04.063-04:00I say buy out the contract. He apparently has been...I say buy out the contract. He apparently has been "Emeritus", retired but on staff for four years. Hire Muschamp or Smart. Bring someone new in that is not looking to retire and soaking up $2.8 million per year plus endorsements and bonuses while he waits!pcsjax1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09733872048203055266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-82264081147523583502010-05-26T16:24:20.145-04:002010-05-26T16:24:20.145-04:00Welcome back David, you was missed.Welcome back David, you was missed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-64220215445087539482010-05-26T16:07:16.194-04:002010-05-26T16:07:16.194-04:00I would say that we would have to go .500 against ...I would say that we would have to go .500 against Florida over the next half dozen years in order to achieve the perception of a legit rivalry.<br /><br />To people in the northeast, midwest, and west coast, we are viewed as a regional power rather than a national power. This is primarily due to Florida's dominance over us. <br /><br />I don't want Richt fired. Yet. If we can't get competitive with Florida within 2 or, at most, 3 years, then it is time to pull the plug.<br /><br />Richt reminds me of John Cooper at Ohio State. He went 2-10-1 versus Michigan while having an otherwise respectable tenure.<br /><br />Also, I just found this, but it may have been linked previously:<br /><br />http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_uf/2010/05/florida-gators-to-blame-for-mark-richts-apparent-hot-seat-at-georgia.htmlCarternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-44471461727631688872010-05-26T15:42:26.337-04:002010-05-26T15:42:26.337-04:00Thanks for the offer Brannon... I won't be mak...Thanks for the offer Brannon... I won't be making the trip unfortunately. I've got concert tixx in Athens tonight, but the next time I'm in the Binny, we'll hit up Charley B's for sure.<br /><br />HVL -- Interesting point. I've heard some rumblings before about Richt following a Tony Dungy-esque route, which wouldn't shock me.<br /><br />Carter -- Here's a question for you that there's probably not a real answer to, but one I debated with someone the other day... how many wins over the next, say, five years would UGA need to get over Florida for it not to be considered a one-sided rivalry anymore?<br /><br />Anon -- Miss it? No. But I will say, my few months covering that team gave me more funny stories than any other beat I've ever been on. Sadly, the vast majority are not fit for print!David Halehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02872368286061273646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-72874695835374720892010-05-26T14:16:59.481-04:002010-05-26T14:16:59.481-04:00Hah!I was gonna try to answer a bunch of College H...Hah!I was gonna try to answer a bunch of College Humor questions myself, but that article you linked to did a pretty damn good job of it. Thanks for linking us to that.Chilly Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06803264196958366747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-91822896066492930002010-05-26T14:14:23.722-04:002010-05-26T14:14:23.722-04:00David, how bad do you miss covering the Albany Wil...David, how bad do you miss covering the Albany Wildcats?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-14167234524205860762010-05-26T13:52:10.566-04:002010-05-26T13:52:10.566-04:00In my mind Richt's hot-seat status all boils d...In my mind Richt's hot-seat status all boils down to Florida. If we lose to Florida this year, it is not enough to get Richt fired. However, if we lose this year and next, Richt will be in trouble.Carternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-13778184521603647302010-05-26T13:33:42.575-04:002010-05-26T13:33:42.575-04:00Here's the real question about hot seat when i...Here's the real question about hot seat when it comes to CMR. Will CMR ever put Damon on the hot seat by quitting? How much bank would you guess CMR has put away? My guess is that he couldn't be spending more than about 350k a year to sustain his current lifestyle. I'm sure he pays a lot in taxes and he's a generous tither. But that leaves what, 500k a year for retirement savings. If he's done that for 10 years he's got 5 million banked. Not enough to retire yet but not too far off.<br /><br />CMR is a competetive man but I'll bet he's not going to hang around forever and be another Bobby Bowden. His generation has different priorities. I think the answer will come from his children. I think CMR can stand to watch Jon graduate, get married and start a family but when CMR's daughter gets out of school- all bets are off.<br /><br />Anyway, I predict the next hot seat will not be CMR's. It will be Damon's brought about by CMR's retirement. And Damon will do a good job when the time comes.<br /><br />HVL DawgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-32833866775140044132010-05-26T13:22:05.467-04:002010-05-26T13:22:05.467-04:00David,
I didn't know if you would be in Alban...David,<br /><br />I didn't know if you would be in Albany today for the Bulldog Club meeting at Doublegate. I thought you might be visiting your old stomping grounds. If so, I would like to buy you a drink in repayment for you helping me waste many hours of work.Brannon (BC REAL)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04792323103518194545noreply@blogger.com