Did we come out in uniforms that made us look stupid? Check.
Did we make stupid penalites that cost us yards in key situations? Check
Could we not defend short passes to the tight end? Check.
Did we let Tebow (officially) break Herschel's TD record just when it looked like we
might actually be in the game? Check.
Did we basically give up in the 4th quarter and send in a bunch of back ups against Florida's #1 defense? Check.
Was this an indictment of how much the coaching staff has lost touch with the current state of college football? Check.
Epic fail, on all fronts. Last year, the score may have been worse but this hurts more. Fire Willie now. If Coach Richt can't see that this must be done, then maybe it is time for Damon Evans to step in and do it for him. I still love the Dawgs and have full faith in Coach Richt, but if you seriously thought black helmets were going to make a difference you were damn wrong.
BTW, if I ever see Urban Meyer on the street, I will punch that SOB in face and gladly serve the jail time. Sending Tebow out up 24 with 3 minutes on the clock inside your 10 was a much worse slap in the face than the timeouts last year. I hope you get gangrene and your feet fall off. Go to hell Florida!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
UGA Halloween
Dear UGA,
We understand you're having a tough season. We know how hard it can be to have a losing season and try to find something to rally around. Heck, look at Vanderbilt for crying out loud, they think the Liberty Bowl is a BCS game (shhh...don't tell them its not). But seriously guys, can you find another way to spark some excitement in the team? We know the "black out" against Auburn worked wonders, and we know today is Halloween, but seriously?
First off, when we saw you run out onto the field, we thought UGA had given up and sent Grambling to play in your place. By the way, Grambling is threatening a copy-right lawsuit, Secondly, how many uniforms changes are y'all going to make? Are you trying to be the Oregon of the SEC? Do you want to be compared to the Pac-10? What happened to tradition, uniformity, and simplicity. The UGA uniform is a classic! We know its trendy, but UGA should not be in the fashion business...you're better than this. Next year, leave the color changes alone.
Sincerely,
The 11 other teams of the SEC
We understand you're having a tough season. We know how hard it can be to have a losing season and try to find something to rally around. Heck, look at Vanderbilt for crying out loud, they think the Liberty Bowl is a BCS game (shhh...don't tell them its not). But seriously guys, can you find another way to spark some excitement in the team? We know the "black out" against Auburn worked wonders, and we know today is Halloween, but seriously?
First off, when we saw you run out onto the field, we thought UGA had given up and sent Grambling to play in your place. By the way, Grambling is threatening a copy-right lawsuit, Secondly, how many uniforms changes are y'all going to make? Are you trying to be the Oregon of the SEC? Do you want to be compared to the Pac-10? What happened to tradition, uniformity, and simplicity. The UGA uniform is a classic! We know its trendy, but UGA should not be in the fashion business...you're better than this. Next year, leave the color changes alone.
Sincerely,
The 11 other teams of the SEC
Friday, October 30, 2009
80's Music Video of the Week - Halloween Edition
Well, it looks like Streit and I are the only one left in the ATL. So, with all due respect to Streit's video for his WLOCP post, I am here to present the BNE 80's Music Video of the Week.
Tomorrow is Halloween (yes Dawgs fans, its not just the WLOCP), and I hope that at least one team will feel the fear and fright from a thrilling upset this weekend. And speaking of thrilling, this week marked the release of 'This Is It", the 80's legend and self-proclaimed "King of Pop", Michael Jackson's final performance and movie. In dedication to Michael, Halloween, and the hope for an upset, or at least a thriller by the Dawgs, I now present the iconic 80's music video, "Thriller".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkjtctcuQ9Q
Tomorrow is Halloween (yes Dawgs fans, its not just the WLOCP), and I hope that at least one team will feel the fear and fright from a thrilling upset this weekend. And speaking of thrilling, this week marked the release of 'This Is It", the 80's legend and self-proclaimed "King of Pop", Michael Jackson's final performance and movie. In dedication to Michael, Halloween, and the hope for an upset, or at least a thriller by the Dawgs, I now present the iconic 80's music video, "Thriller".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkjtctcuQ9Q
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
WLOCP - Nothing To Lose
While Bubba, BFR, and Josh are living it up in Saint Simmons and Jacksonville with most of the rest of the Bulldog Nation, I unfortunately am having a crazy week at work. We all know what this game means and a Georgia would upset would be amazing. If Florida plays offense like it has the last few weeks, the Dawgs definitely have a chance. The South Carolina and Arkansas games proved we have some amazing athletes who can make plays and score. For Georgia, we are out of the SEC race, so at this point we are just playing for pride.
In honor of this year's cocktail part, I present the video of the week, "Nothing to Lose". I know it's not 80's, but I'm not Bubba or Josh.
Prediction
I think Georgia will be fired up and ready to erase some of the bad memories of last year. Does that mean we have enough to beat this insanely talented and experienced Florida team? Probably not. The Dawgs will give them a fight, but it won't be enough in the end.
Florida 27, Georgia 17
GO DAWGS
In honor of this year's cocktail part, I present the video of the week, "Nothing to Lose". I know it's not 80's, but I'm not Bubba or Josh.
Prediction
I think Georgia will be fired up and ready to erase some of the bad memories of last year. Does that mean we have enough to beat this insanely talented and experienced Florida team? Probably not. The Dawgs will give them a fight, but it won't be enough in the end.
Florida 27, Georgia 17
GO DAWGS
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
We're Outta Here
Bubba, BFR, and I are headed to St. Simons where we shall partake in debauchery with minimal interference from Teblowme's followers, before heading on the par-tay bus Saturday.
HATE ORANGE. HATE BLUE. HATE GATORS.
HATE ORANGE. HATE BLUE. HATE GATORS.
Key Matchups: AJ Green vs. Joe Haden
This is a blockbuster matchup between two players who were recently named Mid-Season All-Americans by The Sporting News.
We all know what Green has meant to Georgia this season. Without AJ and 41 catches for 682 yards and 6 touchdowns, Georgia's record may be 1-6 instead of 4-3. He has clearly separated himself from Julio Jones as the best recevier in the SEC, and with Dez Bryant suspended and Eric Decker injured, is now the front runner for the Bilitnekoff award.
Joe Haden is the top performer in the experienced Florida secondary that helps anchor the nation's #1 defense. On the season, Haden has been a force in the passing game, recording two interceptions, three pass breakups, and two sacks. He has also been a solid tackler, recording 39 total tackles (including 4 for a loss).
What makes this match up so intriguing is how Florida will handle the distinct size advantage Green has. At 6'4'', he towers above the 5'10'' Haden. Georgia will need to rely on Green to create separation, because Haden has the closing speed to make any small holes in coverage disappear. If Haden (and some help from safeties) shut down Green, Georgia will be forced to use its tight ends and slot receivers if it hopes to generate any kind of pass offense.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
More Rambo = More Violence
Bryan Evans is a loyal Georgia Bulldog. The senior began his career at corner and after losing his job last season, moved to safety where he became the starter going into this season. Bryan has proven to be a heavy hitter, but his pass coverage abilities are marginal at best.
Bacarri Rambo began seeing more playing time for the Dawgs at safety in recent weeks. The redshirt freshman from Seminole, Florida has shown in the span of a few games that he has the ability to both hit and cover well in the SEC. Rambo made his first signature play during the Dawgs loss to Tennessee just a few weeks ago:
I think it is time for the nice story that was Bryan Evans as a starting DB to end. Coach Richt and Willie Matrinez need to get Rambo into the game as much as possible for the remainder of the season. I would love to see Rambo out there taking shots at Tebow this Saturday. Maybe they would look something like this (warning: this video contains graphic violence):
GO DAWGS!!!
Bacarri Rambo began seeing more playing time for the Dawgs at safety in recent weeks. The redshirt freshman from Seminole, Florida has shown in the span of a few games that he has the ability to both hit and cover well in the SEC. Rambo made his first signature play during the Dawgs loss to Tennessee just a few weeks ago:
I think it is time for the nice story that was Bryan Evans as a starting DB to end. Coach Richt and Willie Matrinez need to get Rambo into the game as much as possible for the remainder of the season. I would love to see Rambo out there taking shots at Tebow this Saturday. Maybe they would look something like this (warning: this video contains graphic violence):
"When you're pushed, killing's as easy as breathing." - John Rambo
GO DAWGS!!!
Lewis Grizzard Florida Joke
"What do you get when you cross a pig and Florida graduate?"
"Nothing. There's some things even a pig won't do."
- Lewis Grizzard
"Nothing. There's some things even a pig won't do."
- Lewis Grizzard
Baby Steps: Margin of Victory
Since 1990, Florida has dominated the Georgia-Florida match up winning 16 of the 19 contests between the two teams. Under Steve Spurrier in the 90's, Florida absolutely owned the Dawgs winning 9 of the 10 games. The average magin of victory (for either team) during that span was 25.2 points. The largest margin of victory was 40 points coming in 1996 when the Gators won 47-7.
Since 2000, the games have been decidely closer. Despite a 39 point victory for Florida last year (which is clearly an outlier this decade) the average winning margin has been 11.5 points. While Meyer has continued Spurrier's winning tradition, the victories are not coming as easy as they once did. Under Mark Richt, the Dawgs have won twice in Jacksonville. The average score of the games during the Richt Era - Florida 24.75, Georgia 17.8. We may not have found the edge in the won-loss column, but at least the score is trending closer.
Since 2000, the games have been decidely closer. Despite a 39 point victory for Florida last year (which is clearly an outlier this decade) the average winning margin has been 11.5 points. While Meyer has continued Spurrier's winning tradition, the victories are not coming as easy as they once did. Under Mark Richt, the Dawgs have won twice in Jacksonville. The average score of the games during the Richt Era - Florida 24.75, Georgia 17.8. We may not have found the edge in the won-loss column, but at least the score is trending closer.
Why do we call it the Cocktail Party?
For anyone who has attended a Georgia-Florida game in Jacksonville, we all know why someone would call it the world's larget outdoor cocktail party. Despite the wishes of The University of Georgia, the University of Florida, or the SEC, the name is a perfect description of what takes place during the final week of October each fall on the banks of the Saint Johns River. But where did the name get its start?
Bill Kastelz began working for the Florida Times-Union as a sports writer in 1947. While covering the annual Georgia-Florida match up in Jacksonville during the 50's, he witnessed an intoxicated fan offer a cocktail to another person just outside of the Gator Bowl. It was not shocking that the drunk fan would offer another person a drink, the interesting circumstance that Kastelz observed was the fact that the person being offered a cocktail was a uniformed police officer. Kastelz would go onto describe the scene as The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party and the name has withstood the test of time.
Kastelz would continue to cover Florida sports for the Times-Union and would later cover the successful Alabama Crimson Tide teams under Bear Bryant. Bill Kastelz retired from writing in 1982 and passed away in 2002. So here's a drink to you Mr. Kastelz, we'll all carry on the tradition of the cocktail party this year and for many years to come.
Bill Kastelz began working for the Florida Times-Union as a sports writer in 1947. While covering the annual Georgia-Florida match up in Jacksonville during the 50's, he witnessed an intoxicated fan offer a cocktail to another person just outside of the Gator Bowl. It was not shocking that the drunk fan would offer another person a drink, the interesting circumstance that Kastelz observed was the fact that the person being offered a cocktail was a uniformed police officer. Kastelz would go onto describe the scene as The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party and the name has withstood the test of time.
Kastelz would continue to cover Florida sports for the Times-Union and would later cover the successful Alabama Crimson Tide teams under Bear Bryant. Bill Kastelz retired from writing in 1982 and passed away in 2002. So here's a drink to you Mr. Kastelz, we'll all carry on the tradition of the cocktail party this year and for many years to come.
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