I'm way too old for this!

4th down from the three.  22 seconds left!

When Tech's Line Outplays Ours,

we're in a heap of trouble.  Even if their line plays us even, with the option trickery, they may one day blow us out.

Won't be today, but our 17 to 14 lead is very slim.

We may win, but this game could be the start of a very troubling trend.  They can run the ball, but we can't.  And then on defense, seeing Tech stone us on three separate possessions from within the five yard line, makes this the type of game that they might steal.

Four Fingers Held Up

Game has moved fast.

I think Paul Johnson has his qb.  It's a real series, now.  They're playing hard.

Georgia has the ball at the beginning of the fourth quarter.  Let's score a td, Dawgs.

Bobo will earn his keep now

We need to run the football to give our defense a break, but Tech has tied it up and they know we want to run it.  Bobo will have to mix in the pass to keep Tech honest.

Jarvis Sanks is Smiling

They deserve that one.

Reminds me of the Tony Taylor (?) snatch and score.  Think we had one like that a couple of years ago, too.  Didn't we?  Who was our linebacker that ripped the ball out as Tech was about to score?  That play changed the game around.

Maybe Tech will feel so down, they'll fold the tents.  Our defense better get bowed up.

I Take That Back!

Touchdown!  Damian Swann runs it back 97 yards.  Previous play is under review.

Touchdown!  Woo-Hoo!

Looks Bad, Folks

They took the ball first in the second half and drove it down our throats.  Ball is at our two-yard line.  We can't stop the run.

Quadfecta?

Ughh!

1.  Yesterday afternoon, Mizzou beats Arkansas, keeping Georgia from winning the SEC East and ending all hope of UGA advancing to the first NCAA football playoffs.

2.  UGA loses last night in basketball to Minnesota, a game that on paper we probably should have taken.  Mark Fox and the hounds are playing .500 basketball yet again.

3.  Now, two UGA lost fumbles at the goal line.  Tech has their option game going, converting two fourth down plays and moving the ball 80 yards.  They even scoring on a fade route.  Tied at half.

4.  Losing to Tech at home would be unthinkable, especially during a season that they won their division and we didn't.

What's that, a "quadfecta?"  Is that even a word?  Hard to describe how bad that would be.

I think Georgia still wins by 14, but they're scaring me.  We'd better play hard during the second half.  Four sports reversals in one weekend is too much to bear.

UGA Hit the Lotto with Chubb

Just wanted to say that Nick Chubb has the potential to be one of the best UGA running backs ever.

Sure, Chubb will be in Todd Gurley's shadow for a while.  In Nick's own words, "It's still the Todd Gurley show."  But if Gurley is the star, then as far as the UGA offense is concerned, Chubb might get his fair share of nominations for Best Supporting Actor.

Don't know how much Nick will be used in the South Carolina game, but he showed against Clemson that he is way more than a good back who played at a small high school.  He's a big-time athlete, guy with break-away speed and a physicality that is truly rare.  Helmet-less, shoe-less, Chubb keeps going.

Here's hoping he stays healthy.  If so, Dawg fans are in for a treat as Chubb's career unfolds.

Hats Off to Auburn

They did what we could not do.  Took it to Alabama and beat'em.

We came close.  They finished the drill.

Hoping that Missouri beats Texas A*M.  Much rather have Missouri represent the East than South Carolina.  While I'm in prediction mode, I think Texas A*M beats Missouri.  Hoping I am wrong again.

I tell you, Nick Marshall is going to be a tough guy to deal with.  He's got serious wheels and a powerful arm.

Maybe Hutson Mason can use today's game as a springboard and give us a championship next year.  Still football to play this season, but if Mason can get the job done, our defense will have a year to grow, we get several skill guys back, our backfield will be loaded, and it could be our year.

Finally, a call on a cut block!

And they call it on us.  They'd better call it the same way when they have the ball.

Proud of Hutson Mason.  He's made good throws.  We've had some drops and some penalties.  If the D can give us a three and out, then maybe we can get back into this thing.  I'll gladly eat crow if UGA can pull out a win here.

Having Todd Gurley Helps

a little bit.

Dawgs up 14.

Can't do it

My head tells me that Florida will win, that our defense will be poor and our offense anemic.  Jarvis Jones was so huge in the last two victories.  This year we don't seem to have a playmaker on defense.  Malcolm Mitchell made the huge catch and run.  Who will do that for us this year?

However, since I hate Florida so, so much, I have to predict a Dawgs win.  UGA 21, Florida 17.

Former UGA Runningback Installed as Pastor

Dave McCluskey was joined by Coach Vince Dooley recently to be installed as pastor of Greater Bethlehem Temple in Rome, Georgia. 

From just a spot check of available information out there, McCluskey was part of the tailback-by-committee rotation that Coach Dooley used the year after Herschel Walker went off to the professional leagues. 

Good to see UGA athletes keep making contributions.

Coach Mark Richt Speaks about his Faith

Recounts the 6 and 7 season and the impact of starting the next year 0 and 2.

Great read.

Hot Seat

Arrgghhhh!

So disappointing to finish that way.

You've got to spike it in that situation. Give yourself a little time. Then throw it into the end zone. Hats off to Alabama for running it down our throats. I thought we had enough magic left to eke out a win.

Great season for the football Dawgs, but we didn't get it done.

I Know Good Writing When I See It

and Watts Dantzler writes good. I just had to preserve the link on my Blog.

Offensive Lineman Rides Greyhound

Not politically correct, but it was funny, and I needed a laugh today.

Athlon Sports Ranks UGA's Football Recruiting

at #9 in the country. Congrats to Coach Richt and the entire staff and team.

Athlon

Sometimes you just have to stick with it

Good Red and Black article on Ken Malcome. He could still turn out to be a great back for us.

Malcome

Yawn. Dawgs Beat Tech.

Hardly worth a post. Just doesn't do much for me. Hard to get fired up about the game. Of course, I definitely don't want to lose to them. It's just sort of anti-climatic when we win.

Their coach is definitely not happy. Scowling on the sidelines. Mark Richt, class all the way, gracious in victory.

I will say this, however. If Georgia Tech ever gets a really good running back like the guy that used to play for Georgia Southern (Peterson?) and a dual threat quarterback, then look out. They don't need Tim Tebow or Cam Newton. Just someone big enough to take a hit and talented enough to throw reasonably accurate passes.

Then I'll get worried. As for now, I'll just enjoy Georgia's victory until this time next year.