For all the criticism that has been directed toward the coaching staff at Georgia this year, it is yet again time to point at something good. Although this is merely repeating the obvious, we have a pretty darn good Head Coach at UGA. Regardless of how you feel about various assistant coaches or coordinators, Coach Mark Richt added another impressive piece of history to the list of accomplishments he has achieved in these 9 years he has been in Athens.
Before we get to the newest bit of success, go back to 2006 when Georgia defeated Auburn on the road 47-15. How many of you remember that being the FIRST EVER Bulldogs win against a top 5 opponent in their own house? Yes thats right. NEVER before had Georgia defeated a top 5 team on the road. That was a season in turmoil. The dawgs had lost to Vandy AND Kentucky. How much lower can it get? Yet Coach Richt and his team pulled off one of the greatest wins against one of Georgia's biggest rivals that day.
That brings us to November 14th, 2009. Coach Richt ran his record against Auburn to 6-3. A season in turmoil yet again. A 14-0 deficit that had us all worried. (YES, i was worried) Then all of a sudden, its 4th and 23, the crowd is deafening, the Auburn pass falls incomplete and Mark Richt and the Georgia Bulldogs have defeated Auburn for the 4th STRAIGHT TIME. This hasnt happened since 1948!!! Since Charlie Trippi and Frank Sinchwich. Something Dooley, Goff, or Donnan never achieved.
Coach Richt won again, and he did it on a night where the weather was perfect, the recruits were contemplating, the game was fierce, the crowd was loud, the team trailed by 14 points, and the star was injured, and against the biggest recruiting opponent we have at UGA. He did it again, and the history books will show it. Go dawgs
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Relax Folks, Just relax
Just take it easy, after these next 4 games, including the bowl, Coach Mark Richt is going to show us all he is serious about the state of the program. The correct moves will be made, whatever they may be, and he will make us proud he is the coach.
Until then, we have some tigers, wildcats, and jackets to finish off, then wait for the bowl.
Go Dawgs
Until then, we have some tigers, wildcats, and jackets to finish off, then wait for the bowl.
Go Dawgs
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Let them have FUN!!!!
Well, I am still a Georgia Bulldog. I am not happy with a 4-4 record. I dont think that Georgia Football is at a level where it ought to be, but I am not quitting now. I dont wear blue. I hate orange. I dont own ANY clothes that are yellow. I think gators are stupid, I dont like tigers, Bees annoy me, I am not a rebel, and I am not volunteering for ANYTHING!!!! There are a ton of topics and opinions coming out of last Saturday's loss to Florida, and like everyone else here, I have my thoughts, and I'm not afraid to share them. Just voicing my thoughts here, take them or leave them. It's just how I feel.
The Uniforms--Im mad, and I am happy about it at the same time. The fact that Georgia changed uniforms against the gators??? First of all, WHY NOT? I did not have a problem with the uniforms being changed because I dont think for a second that the coaches believed that would help them WIN the game. I think they did it because it would be FUN for the players and give them a boost in morale. They were playing the #1 team in the country, and had nothing to lose. I think that it is for the players to enjoy the different look and I do remember that they are 18-22 year old guys who just wanted to have a little fun out of it. I have no problem with that.
NOW!!! On to the part I do have issue with. The pants. I have heard Coach Richt say "We are the silver britches" many times. Here is my issue. If we can wear black pants, then we can wear RED PANTS!!! Especially with the white jerseys. Look at Herschel in Knoxville. He was wearing those beautiful things when he ran over Bill Bates. RED PANTS!!! I dont think it should be a spurt of the moment thing, but planned and announced well in advance. maybe get the other teams to join in. Get Florida and Georgia to both do a "throwback" saturday and wear old uniforms when they play each other. Just a thought. For fun sake, and maybe some jersey and t-shirt sales, since it's all about money. I prefer the SILVER BRITCHES, but if we are gonna change it, then GO RED. Most of all, HAVE FUN... oh yeah, and win.
The Uniforms--Im mad, and I am happy about it at the same time. The fact that Georgia changed uniforms against the gators??? First of all, WHY NOT? I did not have a problem with the uniforms being changed because I dont think for a second that the coaches believed that would help them WIN the game. I think they did it because it would be FUN for the players and give them a boost in morale. They were playing the #1 team in the country, and had nothing to lose. I think that it is for the players to enjoy the different look and I do remember that they are 18-22 year old guys who just wanted to have a little fun out of it. I have no problem with that.
NOW!!! On to the part I do have issue with. The pants. I have heard Coach Richt say "We are the silver britches" many times. Here is my issue. If we can wear black pants, then we can wear RED PANTS!!! Especially with the white jerseys. Look at Herschel in Knoxville. He was wearing those beautiful things when he ran over Bill Bates. RED PANTS!!! I dont think it should be a spurt of the moment thing, but planned and announced well in advance. maybe get the other teams to join in. Get Florida and Georgia to both do a "throwback" saturday and wear old uniforms when they play each other. Just a thought. For fun sake, and maybe some jersey and t-shirt sales, since it's all about money. I prefer the SILVER BRITCHES, but if we are gonna change it, then GO RED. Most of all, HAVE FUN... oh yeah, and win.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
I'm A Dawg, and I'm Proud Of My Team
I didnt want a moral victory. They dont exist. There is no such thing. There are only wins and losses. The Georgia Bulldogs went into the game with the #1 team in the country on Saturday with really no chance on paper to win the game. They didnt come away with the win.
One thing I did see though, is a team that I am very proud of. I know that Georgia isnt the team this year that we had hoped to see. I realize that there may be, and probably will be some changes to a coaching staff that a lot of people are critical against. I have been accused of being the "BLIND HOMER" and all that, but frankly I do not care.
I love this team. I am gonna wear red & black regardless. The Georgia Bulldogs have some flaws, but so do I. The team makes mistakes that it should not, but that is football. Sure these things need to be corrected. Yes, they are things that coaching should take care of, because it is THEIR JOB. The Coaching Staff and players at Georgia have some work to do. I will be here the entire way. I love this team. I have no where else to go. Orange, Blue, and Yellow arent my colors.
I have never rooted for a quitter, and so far I see no quit in this team. They shouldnt see any from their fans. GO Dawgs!
For the record, there is 10 minutes left in the 4th Quarter as I write this. I love this team. No matter what.
One thing I did see though, is a team that I am very proud of. I know that Georgia isnt the team this year that we had hoped to see. I realize that there may be, and probably will be some changes to a coaching staff that a lot of people are critical against. I have been accused of being the "BLIND HOMER" and all that, but frankly I do not care.
I love this team. I am gonna wear red & black regardless. The Georgia Bulldogs have some flaws, but so do I. The team makes mistakes that it should not, but that is football. Sure these things need to be corrected. Yes, they are things that coaching should take care of, because it is THEIR JOB. The Coaching Staff and players at Georgia have some work to do. I will be here the entire way. I love this team. I have no where else to go. Orange, Blue, and Yellow arent my colors.
I have never rooted for a quitter, and so far I see no quit in this team. They shouldnt see any from their fans. GO Dawgs!
For the record, there is 10 minutes left in the 4th Quarter as I write this. I love this team. No matter what.
Friday, October 30, 2009
This Ain't Tennessee-- Moral Victories Not Allowed
Hey hey, Look tennessee only lost 23-13 to Florida!!! Hey look, tennessee only lost 12-10 to Bama, and missed a field goal while having 2 others blocked. Hey look!!! Tennessee was kicking the GAME WINNING field goal but Mount CODY blocked it when time ran out. BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH!! Face it, you still GOT A LOSS IN THOSE 2 GAMES!!!!
This ain't Tennessee. I dont want a close loss to Florida. I dont want a moral victory. I dont want a loss at all. I think that planning to just keep it close is a admission of inferiority. Georgia needs to plan on not only winning the game, but blowing them out!! The only way to do that is line up, blow them off the line of scrimmage, and RUN IT, PASS IT to the playmakers on offense, and then be monsters on defense. One consolation about Willie and his defense is that he USUALLY plays the gators well. There is NO reason why Atkins, Owens, and Weston should not get pressure up the middle.
Georgia has the playmakers. Georgia has the talent to beat Florida. Georgia even has the coaching. We have heard it comes down to "execution". Well, that goes for both players AND coaches. I dont think Coach Bobo on the sidelines is a bad thing. Its an ADJUSTMENT....and one that may be a answer and a help to the Georgia offense. The coaches can put the players in position and give them the RIGHT adjustments and win this game. IT CAN BE DONE!!! I am praying that the coaches have done their jobs in the bye week and has gotten this team READY to play.
Bottom line, I am NOT asking for a moral victory, Im asking for a VICTORY! I want a WIN!!
This team CAN do it. And I will be watching Saturday expecting NOTHING LESS!!!
This ain't Tennessee. I dont want a close loss to Florida. I dont want a moral victory. I dont want a loss at all. I think that planning to just keep it close is a admission of inferiority. Georgia needs to plan on not only winning the game, but blowing them out!! The only way to do that is line up, blow them off the line of scrimmage, and RUN IT, PASS IT to the playmakers on offense, and then be monsters on defense. One consolation about Willie and his defense is that he USUALLY plays the gators well. There is NO reason why Atkins, Owens, and Weston should not get pressure up the middle.
Georgia has the playmakers. Georgia has the talent to beat Florida. Georgia even has the coaching. We have heard it comes down to "execution". Well, that goes for both players AND coaches. I dont think Coach Bobo on the sidelines is a bad thing. Its an ADJUSTMENT....and one that may be a answer and a help to the Georgia offense. The coaches can put the players in position and give them the RIGHT adjustments and win this game. IT CAN BE DONE!!! I am praying that the coaches have done their jobs in the bye week and has gotten this team READY to play.
Bottom line, I am NOT asking for a moral victory, Im asking for a VICTORY! I want a WIN!!
This team CAN do it. And I will be watching Saturday expecting NOTHING LESS!!!
If (when) Georgia beats Florida
A lot is made over that fact that Georgia has only won 3 of the last 19 games against the gators. Whether this game just catches Georgia at a bad time, or whether they just have a mental block against them, or the bye week, or whatever, this is the record since the SEC split into 2 divisions.
But look a little closer. This will be Mark Richt's 9th meeting in the rivalry as the head coach at Georgia. So far his record is 2-6. Look Closer. Should the Georgia Bulldogs defeat the Gators on Saturday, then Mark Richt will be 3-3 in the last 6 meetings.
Dig Deeper. When Georgia wins on Saturday, Urban Meyer will be 2-2 versus Georgia. The only team in the SEC that he would not have a winning record against. GEORGIA NEEDS THIS GAME!!!!
GO DAWGS!!!!
But look a little closer. This will be Mark Richt's 9th meeting in the rivalry as the head coach at Georgia. So far his record is 2-6. Look Closer. Should the Georgia Bulldogs defeat the Gators on Saturday, then Mark Richt will be 3-3 in the last 6 meetings.
Dig Deeper. When Georgia wins on Saturday, Urban Meyer will be 2-2 versus Georgia. The only team in the SEC that he would not have a winning record against. GEORGIA NEEDS THIS GAME!!!!
GO DAWGS!!!!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Weekly Top 10 List-- Hating Florida & Why
As promised, it IS Wednesday, and Dawg Stephen is back with the weekly edition of the Top 10 List for this week. We got things started last week with a rousing rant about the top 10 most hated teams as I see it. Since Florida was numero UNO on that list, then what else would we write about this week except giving you 10 reasons WHY the gators are most hated here at the Dawg Stephen Ponderosa. Although there are MORE than 10 reasons to hate them, we will stick with 10 reasons why today. Without further delay, HEEEERE'S WHY we hate the gators.
(#10) Steve Spurrier--- HUH? you might ask why would he still be on the list. Steve Spurrier is the one who put that dadblame BYE week before the dawgs every year when the SEC split into 2 divisions. Whether he is there or not, he was the coach as I grew up hating the gators. He played at Florida, he coached at Florida, and will always be a reason to hate him AND the gators at the same time.
(#9) The Gator Chomp-- The Florida band plays the theme from "JAWS" and the fans just flop their arms back and forth clapping and chomping in a manner which is supposed to intimidate the opposing team I guess. I have a hand signal for them, but we wont go there.
(#8) A Song---The way they all sway back and forth and sing "We are the boys" at the beginning of the 4th quarter. (even the women)
(#7) A Gator's memory. Funny how gator fans think that their football history started in the early 90's and cannot go back any further than 1990 isnt it??
(#6) Al Ford. To those outside the bulldog family this name may not mean very much. To any true bulldog fan, this name brings out the most vile of emotions. Al Ford and his crew were the referees in 1999 when Jasper Sanks "fumbled" at Georgia Tech thus costing the dawgs a win to our in-state rival. He is in charge of "REPLAY" right now in the SEC games replay booths. So why bring him up in this list?? Al Ford GRADUATED from Florida. Reason #6 on my list.
(#5) The last 20 years. I know it hasnt always been this way, but it always seems that Georgia either catches the gators at a bad time, either with a hurt QB, or depleted defense, or coming off of a TOUGH road game such as last year AT LSU before playing what is usually a rested gator team coming off of a bye. Want to see the record turn around.
(#4) Penn Wagers-- This man is no stranger to Bulldog hatred. He is the ultimate and blatant bad referee. Bad Call after bad call after bad call. He usually calls this game, and if you have an hour then Dawg Stephen can show you how the game in 2008 was OBVIOUSLY planned in favor of Florida. It's like they had him on payroll that week. REASON #4
(#3) Tim Tebow-- No way I can leave him off this list. Ok, as the QB for the most hated rival we are SUPPOSED to not like him. Let me clarify, I have no problem with Tim as a person, or his family. Being a Christian man myself, I have not only respect for their faith and their mission trips, I attend a church that supports missionary families JUST LIKE the Tebow family. I think the work they do there is what the world needs more of. The love STOPS there. I have a problem with the media's glorification as if NO ONE else exists on that team. To be such a humble kid, he sure had no problem going shirtless covered in smoke posing in GQ magazine did he? He sure has no problem taking VIDEO crews on his trips with him to chronicle.........anyway, I'm getting mad....if you dont know WHY we dont like him, then you arent a fan.
(#2) "Corch" Urban Meyer-- I think he is worse than worst. Put him up there with Spurrier, Fulmer, Tuberville, Holtz, Saban and all the SEC coaches I cant stand. This guy REEKS of evil and slickness. His word has been broken time and again. I dont want to grace him with my time. He is the coach of the gators and I dont like him. AT ALL!!!
(#1) They wear orange---The number one reason for any Bulldog to hate a team is that putrid color no matter what shade. Whether it be faded like Tennessee, dark like Auburn, burnt like Texas or just plain old stupid looking orange mixed with blue like the gators, I HATE ORANGE and I hate Florida.
Your comments, opinions, and thoughts are welcome.. GO DAWGS
(#10) Steve Spurrier--- HUH? you might ask why would he still be on the list. Steve Spurrier is the one who put that dadblame BYE week before the dawgs every year when the SEC split into 2 divisions. Whether he is there or not, he was the coach as I grew up hating the gators. He played at Florida, he coached at Florida, and will always be a reason to hate him AND the gators at the same time.
(#9) The Gator Chomp-- The Florida band plays the theme from "JAWS" and the fans just flop their arms back and forth clapping and chomping in a manner which is supposed to intimidate the opposing team I guess. I have a hand signal for them, but we wont go there.
(#8) A Song---The way they all sway back and forth and sing "We are the boys" at the beginning of the 4th quarter. (even the women)
(#7) A Gator's memory. Funny how gator fans think that their football history started in the early 90's and cannot go back any further than 1990 isnt it??
(#6) Al Ford. To those outside the bulldog family this name may not mean very much. To any true bulldog fan, this name brings out the most vile of emotions. Al Ford and his crew were the referees in 1999 when Jasper Sanks "fumbled" at Georgia Tech thus costing the dawgs a win to our in-state rival. He is in charge of "REPLAY" right now in the SEC games replay booths. So why bring him up in this list?? Al Ford GRADUATED from Florida. Reason #6 on my list.
(#5) The last 20 years. I know it hasnt always been this way, but it always seems that Georgia either catches the gators at a bad time, either with a hurt QB, or depleted defense, or coming off of a TOUGH road game such as last year AT LSU before playing what is usually a rested gator team coming off of a bye. Want to see the record turn around.
(#4) Penn Wagers-- This man is no stranger to Bulldog hatred. He is the ultimate and blatant bad referee. Bad Call after bad call after bad call. He usually calls this game, and if you have an hour then Dawg Stephen can show you how the game in 2008 was OBVIOUSLY planned in favor of Florida. It's like they had him on payroll that week. REASON #4
(#3) Tim Tebow-- No way I can leave him off this list. Ok, as the QB for the most hated rival we are SUPPOSED to not like him. Let me clarify, I have no problem with Tim as a person, or his family. Being a Christian man myself, I have not only respect for their faith and their mission trips, I attend a church that supports missionary families JUST LIKE the Tebow family. I think the work they do there is what the world needs more of. The love STOPS there. I have a problem with the media's glorification as if NO ONE else exists on that team. To be such a humble kid, he sure had no problem going shirtless covered in smoke posing in GQ magazine did he? He sure has no problem taking VIDEO crews on his trips with him to chronicle.........anyway, I'm getting mad....if you dont know WHY we dont like him, then you arent a fan.
(#2) "Corch" Urban Meyer-- I think he is worse than worst. Put him up there with Spurrier, Fulmer, Tuberville, Holtz, Saban and all the SEC coaches I cant stand. This guy REEKS of evil and slickness. His word has been broken time and again. I dont want to grace him with my time. He is the coach of the gators and I dont like him. AT ALL!!!
(#1) They wear orange---The number one reason for any Bulldog to hate a team is that putrid color no matter what shade. Whether it be faded like Tennessee, dark like Auburn, burnt like Texas or just plain old stupid looking orange mixed with blue like the gators, I HATE ORANGE and I hate Florida.
Your comments, opinions, and thoughts are welcome.. GO DAWGS
Friday, October 23, 2009
Update: SEC Basketball Media Days-- Afternoon Session
Due to the rush that was the afternoon session, I was unable to update everyone yesterday on the 2nd half of the day with the SEC basketball coaches and players in attendance. So here goes.
I wasn't as excited about the afternoon as it contained the coaches from Tennessee, Florida, Auburn and others. I did find out however why everyone seems to be in love with Bruce Pearl. That man is a walking "Red Bull". From the moment he walked in, to the second he walked out, he was like the tasmanian devil. Full of energy, constantly giving everyone the "high five" he created his own buzz everywhere he went. I spent about 20 minutes in front of the Pat Summit table simply because I could not get away. She is without a doubt the most INTENSE coach I have ever listened to. It is no wonder why Pat and Andy Landers of Georgia have such a great rivalry over the years. Both Coach Landers and Summitt are what coaching is all about, and although the rivalry is intense, they both took time to praise each other and mention each other as being what SEC basketball is all about.
Also, it is very evident this year that the SEC will once again be a very prominent conference in the NCAA tournaments. Last year only 3 teams went to the "Big Dance" and with all the returning players, new coaches, and incoming talent, all the coaches seemed to all agree that no less than 6, and maybe as many as 8 teams will make the tournament. All of them seemed pretty confident that 7 would be a safe number. Also, every coach agreed that the new television contract that the SEC has with ESPN, is possibly the biggest thing to happen to the SEC ever. Every single coach whether men's or women's all mentioned the TV contract and how big that will be for exposure and getting the SEC into millions of homes.
Finally, I was interested to hear Bruce Pearl's comments about the SEC East for the men. He said, "There are seriously 5 teams that can win this division, and the 1 team that probably wont win it (Georgia) will be so much improved that they will win some games against the contenders and those wins and upsets will decide it all." You can look for them although picked to finish last to be MUCH MUCH improved." I dont think that was a shot at Georgia but a realistic look at where the Georgia program is right now, and the solid opinion of what the fellow coaches think of Coach Mark Fox.
I was able to speak briefly with SEC Commissioner Mike Slive, and he mentioned that he thinks basketball in the SEC will one day reach a level where the interest and passion matches that of football. As our good friend Lee Corso says, "Thats a nice thought...NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND"
I wasn't as excited about the afternoon as it contained the coaches from Tennessee, Florida, Auburn and others. I did find out however why everyone seems to be in love with Bruce Pearl. That man is a walking "Red Bull". From the moment he walked in, to the second he walked out, he was like the tasmanian devil. Full of energy, constantly giving everyone the "high five" he created his own buzz everywhere he went. I spent about 20 minutes in front of the Pat Summit table simply because I could not get away. She is without a doubt the most INTENSE coach I have ever listened to. It is no wonder why Pat and Andy Landers of Georgia have such a great rivalry over the years. Both Coach Landers and Summitt are what coaching is all about, and although the rivalry is intense, they both took time to praise each other and mention each other as being what SEC basketball is all about.
Also, it is very evident this year that the SEC will once again be a very prominent conference in the NCAA tournaments. Last year only 3 teams went to the "Big Dance" and with all the returning players, new coaches, and incoming talent, all the coaches seemed to all agree that no less than 6, and maybe as many as 8 teams will make the tournament. All of them seemed pretty confident that 7 would be a safe number. Also, every coach agreed that the new television contract that the SEC has with ESPN, is possibly the biggest thing to happen to the SEC ever. Every single coach whether men's or women's all mentioned the TV contract and how big that will be for exposure and getting the SEC into millions of homes.
Finally, I was interested to hear Bruce Pearl's comments about the SEC East for the men. He said, "There are seriously 5 teams that can win this division, and the 1 team that probably wont win it (Georgia) will be so much improved that they will win some games against the contenders and those wins and upsets will decide it all." You can look for them although picked to finish last to be MUCH MUCH improved." I dont think that was a shot at Georgia but a realistic look at where the Georgia program is right now, and the solid opinion of what the fellow coaches think of Coach Mark Fox.
I was able to speak briefly with SEC Commissioner Mike Slive, and he mentioned that he thinks basketball in the SEC will one day reach a level where the interest and passion matches that of football. As our good friend Lee Corso says, "Thats a nice thought...NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND"
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Report from SEC basketball media days--Birmingham AL
Greetings from the SEC Basketball Media Days in Birmingham, AL. I left at 5am from the dawgstephen den to make the trip down. Thanks to my buddy Nick, I was able to catch a wink or two on the drive down. This is my first media days of any kind, so I am definitely enjoying this quite a bit.
So far this morning I have been able to join in and listen to the media sessions with Coach Mark Fox from UGA as well as player representative Albert Jackson. The things that I came away with from those interviews was first of all how serious Mark Fox is about Georgia Basketball. He is focused on everything about his players meeting the standards on AND off the court. He brings a great enthusiasm about the game and it shows in everything he says. I hardly recognized Albert Jackson without his signature "dreads" He was VERY clean cut, and very well spoken in all of his interviews. He does nothing but smile when you mention Coach Fox and he is very excited about his senior year.
I was able to ask Albert about being picked to finish dead last in the SEC and he told me "With the year that we had last year, I do not blame anyone for picking us last". He went on to add that it does add a "chip on our shoulder" to go out and play as hard as we can and buy into what Coach Fox is doing. I was able to speak with him about his role as a leader and it is one that he seems to embrace. He told me a few ways that Coach Fox was teaching accountability and being a better STUDENT athlete. Let's just say that missing classes and tutors wont be something that will be common practice among the hoop dawgs. After running EVERY SINGLE STEP in Sanford Stadium for these offenses, it is not a crime that the basketball team plans to re-commit.
Coach Fox told me " I will not worry about whether or not my players do their studies." What he means is that they will either tow the line, or pay the price.
Afternoon session about to begin....more updates later.
So far this morning I have been able to join in and listen to the media sessions with Coach Mark Fox from UGA as well as player representative Albert Jackson. The things that I came away with from those interviews was first of all how serious Mark Fox is about Georgia Basketball. He is focused on everything about his players meeting the standards on AND off the court. He brings a great enthusiasm about the game and it shows in everything he says. I hardly recognized Albert Jackson without his signature "dreads" He was VERY clean cut, and very well spoken in all of his interviews. He does nothing but smile when you mention Coach Fox and he is very excited about his senior year.
I was able to ask Albert about being picked to finish dead last in the SEC and he told me "With the year that we had last year, I do not blame anyone for picking us last". He went on to add that it does add a "chip on our shoulder" to go out and play as hard as we can and buy into what Coach Fox is doing. I was able to speak with him about his role as a leader and it is one that he seems to embrace. He told me a few ways that Coach Fox was teaching accountability and being a better STUDENT athlete. Let's just say that missing classes and tutors wont be something that will be common practice among the hoop dawgs. After running EVERY SINGLE STEP in Sanford Stadium for these offenses, it is not a crime that the basketball team plans to re-commit.
Coach Fox told me " I will not worry about whether or not my players do their studies." What he means is that they will either tow the line, or pay the price.
Afternoon session about to begin....more updates later.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Wednesday's top 10-- Teams I HATE
In what will soon become a mild cult phenomenon, today begins a weekly segment which will be posted each and every Wednesday throughout the remainder of the football season, and as long as God gives me the inspiration to write such brilliance. Today begins the weekly DawgStephen "Top 10 List" Today's topic....The Top 10 Teams I HATE!!! Yes, I know that momma told us never to HATE anyone, this time there will be exceptions. While some of these teams will be SEC teams, not all of them will be within the conference that my (and your) beloved Georgia Bulldogs play in. Without futher hesitation or delay, let us get the party started. While some of the teams is more of a respectful hate, I hope you get the general idea. Here are my Top 10 most HATED football teams. (IN ORDER)
#10-Notre Dame Fighting Irish-- Whether they be coached by Granny Holtz in the past or even coached by the current version of that character on "Austin Powers" movies (the fat one), you will not find very much love whatsoever coming from the Dawg Stephen camp for these guys. No college program has been more overrated, yet more rewarded for NOTHING than the media darlings which are the Irish. While refusing to join a conference based solely on "WHO THEY ARE", they are able to play what most years turns out to be a weak and anemic schedule while throwing in the occasional powerhouse. Largely rewarded for little accomplishments, they live based on "tradition" and think that alone will bring in top talent to their ugly and uninviting campus. OVERRATED!!! and #10 on the most hated list from Dawg Stephen. Notre Dame.
#9- The Ohio State Buckeyes-- Where do I begin when I give you my opinion of the most overrated program in College Football today? These guys play in the conference of 11 teams known as the "BIG 10". Wonder who the little 1 is? Anyway, these guys hang their hat on being better than a team which lost to DIV 1-AA college football power APPALACHIAN STATE!!! After being embarassed in the BCS game by Florida in 2006, they couldnt get enough and then were SMASHED by LSU in 2007. Their stadium named the "Horse Shoe" looks like it could cave in at any moment, and "dotting the I" their biggest pre-game tradition comes from a guy who dances across the field so daintily that I question his orientation. (Not that theres anything wrong with that) Their fan base is louder and more delusional than anyone could ever imagine. Even on the years they go undefeated, win their conference, and play in the NC games, they dont even have a CONFERENCE championship game or even worse, sometimes dont even play the BEST teams in their conference head to head. If that's not enough. They claim to be sooooo awesome, yet they are 0-9 vs the SEC in bowl games.
Sorry buckeyes. I hate you. You stink.
#8- Michigan Wolverines-- Just refer to the game against App State to know why you are such a wonderful program. Tie in the fact that when Georgia called to try and set up a home & home series with ya, that you wanted 2 HOME GAMES in return for the ONE trip between the hedges. I dont care who you THINK you are, we are Georgia and we wont give up more home games than you are just because you play in a "BIG HOUSE" Add in that most of the girls I see at your games on TV look like men themselves, I say you are not relevant. I hate you too.
#7- The Auburn Tigers (War Eagles, Plainsmen)-- The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry. Some may find it strange that these guys are so far up the list and not among the more hated teams from Dawg Stephen. Thing is, this is one of my favorite teams to hate, and also to tailgate, cook, hang out and be with. We have coaches who PLAYED at Auburn, and they have coaches who played at Georgia. The games are always close, the rivalry is always fun, and the tailgating is always shared and enjoyed. Not to mention, this is my #2 favorite campus other than Athens to visit. I hate them, but I also respect and love playing them enough to include them on this list for that reason. ohh, and they lost to Kentucky at HOME for the first time since the 1960's HAHA!!!
#6 Clemson Tigers-- Located just 60+ miles across the South Carolina line they are a natural rivalry for UGA. The 2 teams played many times in past years, and thanks to 2002, 2003 and then 2013 & 2014 this can again be a great rivalry. Not mentioning many things about them that I truly hate am I? ok, hows this? THEY WEAR ORANGE....and purple.....at the same time!! Thanks Clemson. You are #6.
#5- The Alabama Crimson Tide-- While I have really never had a problem with Alabama, I am beginning to. First of all, you hired the DEVIL for a coach. Keep in mind, he has no buy out clause so he CAN leave whenever he wants. (and he will) Your fan base again being one of the most delusional of all time. Oh yeah, and that STUPID song you sing at the end of every victory. May I ask what a yellow hammer has to do with anything? And lest I forget, I wouldnt want to be the school most compared with a maggot. Maggots and bama fans are the only two creatures who can live that long on a dead bear. The Tide checks in at #5.
#4- South Carolina Gamecocks-- These guys beat Georgia about once every 7 or 8 years. (Be quiet little bees, I will get to you in a moment). The Gamecocks have tried and tried and tried to be relevant in the SEC and yet every single year, they lose to people they should not, and wind up with 4-5 losses EVERY year. They cry awful loudly from right over there 1 hour from the GA border, but yet all we ever hear is the crying and the crowing. Let's face it, I am baptist. I really like fried chicken. Especially in the fall over a good game of September Football.
#3- The Tennessee Volunteers-- How many reasons do I need to put this bunch of idiots on my poll? I dont need many reasons, but I have more than I care to list. Here goes. First of all I live 1.7 miles from the Georgia-Tennessee Line. All my television stations are Chattanooga TN stations. My sports radio is hosted by vols. My sports segment on the TV is VOL heavy. I get the Big Orange propaganda year round. I have heard that stupid TRAIN whistle proclaiming the "Lane Train" every single day for a year now. Want more reasons? how about Eric Berry's heisman campaign? Rocky Top. Philip Fulmer. Jamal Lewis. Lane Kiffin. Ed Orgeron. Casey Clausen. Neyland Stadium. ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE. Oh yeah, and the fans. Just so we are clear. I hate Tennessee.
#2- The North Avenue Trade School (AKA Georgia Tech)-- While the decision between these guys and my #1 most hated was a very close one, I came down to putting these guys at #2. Again, this is a natural hatred. Go back to 1999, the NON fumble. The 3 games in a row that we lost to these guys were the lowest point in my bulldog fan life. Think of those stupid kids going RUNNING in their stadium as the student gates open but yet the opposing fans are forced to stand outside and wait extra time. How about the fans posting on every Dawg blog in the atlanta papers. Celebrating one win in 8 years like it was a National Championship by having RINGS MADE. That puke yellow color. Buzz. The campus in the middle of crime. That offense based purely on running and chop blocks. Throw a Flag to match their uniforms. Clean Old Fashioned Hate. I HATE TECH!!!
#1- The Florida Gators-- While arguments can be made about which is the biggest rival of the Georgia Bulldogs, this poll isnt based on which is the best rivalry. This is about who I hate the most. The Gators. I hate everything about them. Their colors, their coach, their fans, their players and their school. I hate the way the media is in love with their QB. While he may be a good kid, the media and the fans uplift to a point where I almost VOMIT every time I see him. I hate how HE can celebrate and wave at fans, spike the ball against an opponents head, dance around all over the field, and yet NO FLAGS ARE THROWN. I hate that stupid chant they do, I hate seeing them clap their hands and chomp. I hate their jean short wearing, gator chomping, mullet wearing behinds with all I am. I hate their swamp. I despise everything about gators. I have even given up drinking Gatorade. I remind you that Gatorade still pays royalties to them. My #1 hated team. FLORIDA!!!
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#10-Notre Dame Fighting Irish-- Whether they be coached by Granny Holtz in the past or even coached by the current version of that character on "Austin Powers" movies (the fat one), you will not find very much love whatsoever coming from the Dawg Stephen camp for these guys. No college program has been more overrated, yet more rewarded for NOTHING than the media darlings which are the Irish. While refusing to join a conference based solely on "WHO THEY ARE", they are able to play what most years turns out to be a weak and anemic schedule while throwing in the occasional powerhouse. Largely rewarded for little accomplishments, they live based on "tradition" and think that alone will bring in top talent to their ugly and uninviting campus. OVERRATED!!! and #10 on the most hated list from Dawg Stephen. Notre Dame.
#9- The Ohio State Buckeyes-- Where do I begin when I give you my opinion of the most overrated program in College Football today? These guys play in the conference of 11 teams known as the "BIG 10". Wonder who the little 1 is? Anyway, these guys hang their hat on being better than a team which lost to DIV 1-AA college football power APPALACHIAN STATE!!! After being embarassed in the BCS game by Florida in 2006, they couldnt get enough and then were SMASHED by LSU in 2007. Their stadium named the "Horse Shoe" looks like it could cave in at any moment, and "dotting the I" their biggest pre-game tradition comes from a guy who dances across the field so daintily that I question his orientation. (Not that theres anything wrong with that) Their fan base is louder and more delusional than anyone could ever imagine. Even on the years they go undefeated, win their conference, and play in the NC games, they dont even have a CONFERENCE championship game or even worse, sometimes dont even play the BEST teams in their conference head to head. If that's not enough. They claim to be sooooo awesome, yet they are 0-9 vs the SEC in bowl games.
Sorry buckeyes. I hate you. You stink.
#8- Michigan Wolverines-- Just refer to the game against App State to know why you are such a wonderful program. Tie in the fact that when Georgia called to try and set up a home & home series with ya, that you wanted 2 HOME GAMES in return for the ONE trip between the hedges. I dont care who you THINK you are, we are Georgia and we wont give up more home games than you are just because you play in a "BIG HOUSE" Add in that most of the girls I see at your games on TV look like men themselves, I say you are not relevant. I hate you too.
#7- The Auburn Tigers (War Eagles, Plainsmen)-- The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry. Some may find it strange that these guys are so far up the list and not among the more hated teams from Dawg Stephen. Thing is, this is one of my favorite teams to hate, and also to tailgate, cook, hang out and be with. We have coaches who PLAYED at Auburn, and they have coaches who played at Georgia. The games are always close, the rivalry is always fun, and the tailgating is always shared and enjoyed. Not to mention, this is my #2 favorite campus other than Athens to visit. I hate them, but I also respect and love playing them enough to include them on this list for that reason. ohh, and they lost to Kentucky at HOME for the first time since the 1960's HAHA!!!
#6 Clemson Tigers-- Located just 60+ miles across the South Carolina line they are a natural rivalry for UGA. The 2 teams played many times in past years, and thanks to 2002, 2003 and then 2013 & 2014 this can again be a great rivalry. Not mentioning many things about them that I truly hate am I? ok, hows this? THEY WEAR ORANGE....and purple.....at the same time!! Thanks Clemson. You are #6.
#5- The Alabama Crimson Tide-- While I have really never had a problem with Alabama, I am beginning to. First of all, you hired the DEVIL for a coach. Keep in mind, he has no buy out clause so he CAN leave whenever he wants. (and he will) Your fan base again being one of the most delusional of all time. Oh yeah, and that STUPID song you sing at the end of every victory. May I ask what a yellow hammer has to do with anything? And lest I forget, I wouldnt want to be the school most compared with a maggot. Maggots and bama fans are the only two creatures who can live that long on a dead bear. The Tide checks in at #5.
#4- South Carolina Gamecocks-- These guys beat Georgia about once every 7 or 8 years. (Be quiet little bees, I will get to you in a moment). The Gamecocks have tried and tried and tried to be relevant in the SEC and yet every single year, they lose to people they should not, and wind up with 4-5 losses EVERY year. They cry awful loudly from right over there 1 hour from the GA border, but yet all we ever hear is the crying and the crowing. Let's face it, I am baptist. I really like fried chicken. Especially in the fall over a good game of September Football.
#3- The Tennessee Volunteers-- How many reasons do I need to put this bunch of idiots on my poll? I dont need many reasons, but I have more than I care to list. Here goes. First of all I live 1.7 miles from the Georgia-Tennessee Line. All my television stations are Chattanooga TN stations. My sports radio is hosted by vols. My sports segment on the TV is VOL heavy. I get the Big Orange propaganda year round. I have heard that stupid TRAIN whistle proclaiming the "Lane Train" every single day for a year now. Want more reasons? how about Eric Berry's heisman campaign? Rocky Top. Philip Fulmer. Jamal Lewis. Lane Kiffin. Ed Orgeron. Casey Clausen. Neyland Stadium. ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE. Oh yeah, and the fans. Just so we are clear. I hate Tennessee.
#2- The North Avenue Trade School (AKA Georgia Tech)-- While the decision between these guys and my #1 most hated was a very close one, I came down to putting these guys at #2. Again, this is a natural hatred. Go back to 1999, the NON fumble. The 3 games in a row that we lost to these guys were the lowest point in my bulldog fan life. Think of those stupid kids going RUNNING in their stadium as the student gates open but yet the opposing fans are forced to stand outside and wait extra time. How about the fans posting on every Dawg blog in the atlanta papers. Celebrating one win in 8 years like it was a National Championship by having RINGS MADE. That puke yellow color. Buzz. The campus in the middle of crime. That offense based purely on running and chop blocks. Throw a Flag to match their uniforms. Clean Old Fashioned Hate. I HATE TECH!!!
#1- The Florida Gators-- While arguments can be made about which is the biggest rival of the Georgia Bulldogs, this poll isnt based on which is the best rivalry. This is about who I hate the most. The Gators. I hate everything about them. Their colors, their coach, their fans, their players and their school. I hate the way the media is in love with their QB. While he may be a good kid, the media and the fans uplift to a point where I almost VOMIT every time I see him. I hate how HE can celebrate and wave at fans, spike the ball against an opponents head, dance around all over the field, and yet NO FLAGS ARE THROWN. I hate that stupid chant they do, I hate seeing them clap their hands and chomp. I hate their jean short wearing, gator chomping, mullet wearing behinds with all I am. I hate their swamp. I despise everything about gators. I have even given up drinking Gatorade. I remind you that Gatorade still pays royalties to them. My #1 hated team. FLORIDA!!!
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