2011 Offseason News & Talk Thread

goDAWGSsicem · 05-31-2011, 11:56 PM

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goDAWGSsicem · 05-31-2011, 11:59 PM

goDAWGSsicem · 06-01-2011, 12:00 AM

goDAWGSsicem · 06-01-2011, 12:04 AM

^ The first & third ones are awesome.

Here's a good, thorough article on the Bulldogs defense...

Grantham's Gang | DawgsBUI 2.0

goDAWGSsicem · 06-01-2011, 12:15 AM

Preseason All-SEC...

Georgia has 5 first teamers...

Group Of Bulldogs Named To Phil Steele Preseason All-SEC Teams - The University of Georgia Bulldogs

Drew Butler was the only Dawg to make Phil's All-American team.

Disney Plorster · 06-02-2011, 03:54 AM

I wonder what bowl game you guys will get this year. I put you guys in the Capital 1 Bowl against Wisconsin. I couldn't guess who would win that one, but it would be a good matchup.

goDAWGSsicem · 06-02-2011, 10:27 AM

I'm shooting for more like the Sugar Bowl or the NCG.

Not really expecting it, but it's the offseason.

goDAWGSsicem · 06-03-2011, 10:51 AM

Washaun Ealey ends up at Jacksonville State, the last refuge for a SEC reject...

Former UGA RB Washaun Ealey lands at Jacksonville State | UGA sports blog

goDAWGSsicem · 06-05-2011, 02:48 AM

UGA's Diamond Dawgs are still hanging in the NCAA Regional...

Georgia stays alive in regional | ajc.com

...they beat Arkansas-Little Rock in an elimination game.

goDAWGSsicem · 06-07-2011, 01:17 AM

John "BIG JOHN" Jenkins will be officially on the Bulldog sqaud when he starts summer classes this Friday...

'Big' help on the way for Georgia - SEC Blog - ESPN

goDAWGSsicem · 06-07-2011, 01:30 AM

I don't have a VIP account, but it looks like 2011 recruit who has never played college ball, let alone in the SEC, is guaranteeing a NC by the "Dream Team"...

No Access

goDAWGSsicem · 06-08-2011, 11:33 AM

The Orlando sentinel has named Murray a dark horse Heisman candidate...

Five dark horse Heisman Trophy candidates: Georgia’s Aaron Murray – College Gridiron 365 Blog – Orlando Sentinel

goDAWGSsicem · 06-08-2011, 12:01 PM

Isaiah Crowell arrived on campus in Athens yesterday...

It’s Crowell time! UGA 5-star recruit Isaiah Crowell reports to college | AJC College Sports Recruiting

goDAWGSsicem · 06-08-2011, 12:05 PM

Interesting story about former UGA great Terry Hoage...

Paso Robles is home for Viticulturist Terry Hoage - The University of Georgia Bulldogs

goDAWGSsicem · 06-08-2011, 12:10 PM

SDS looks at SEC QBs...

Here?s How The QB Situation Looks In The SEC Right Now | Saturday Down South

goDAWGSsicem · 06-08-2011, 01:11 PM

4 Dawgs were named to the "Pony Express Award" watch list. This is the awards inaugural season. Drew Butler & Blair Walsh as well as, Ben Jones & Cordy Glenn.

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The two Bulldog combinations, which consist of four seniors, are among the 48 tandems included on the Watch List for the inaugural award. The award, started by SMU's legendary Pony Express backfield of Craig James and Eric Dickerson, will look at two- and three-player tandems from across the nation, ultimately honoring the combination whose work ethic, desire, on- and off-field leadership and playmaking ability best fuel their team.

Two Pairs Of Georgia Teammates Named To Pony Express Award Watch List - The University of Georgia Bulldogs

Natureboy809 · 06-08-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by goDAWGSsicem

Preseason All-SEC...

Georgia has 5 first teamers...

Group Of Bulldogs Named To Phil Steele Preseason All-SEC Teams - The University of Georgia Bulldogs

Drew Butler was the only Dawg to make Phil's All-American team.

Unfortunately they are all on offense or special teams. We don't have a single guy on the first or second team and I am not sure if any deserve it to this point

goDAWGSsicem · 06-08-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Natureboy809

Unfortunately they are all on offense or special teams. We don't have a single guy on the first or second team and I am not sure if any deserve it to this point

I think Brandon Boykin should have been on there, but the rest of the defense is young and/or not proven (i.e. John Jenkins, Jarvis Jones).

A lot of people are expecting big things out of our D-line & LBs, but it's just conjecture at this point. I atleast expect a better D than last year, and our D wasn't bad last year, besides some missed tackles, undrsized D-line and late game fatigue and I think all of those issues have been dealt with.

Natureboy809 · 06-08-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by goDAWGSsicem

I think Brandon Boykin should have been on there, but the rest of the defense is young and/or not proven (i.e. John Jenkins, Jarvis Jones).

A lot of people are expecting big things out of our D-line & LBs, but it's just conjecture at this point. I atleast expect a better D than last year, and our D wasn't bad last year, besides some missed tackles, undrsized D-line and late game fatigue and I think all of those issues have been dealt with.

I think our d will be better too. I still would not call them "good" last year. Florida couldn't do anything on offense against most teams and hung 34 on us. Auburn scored at will. (I don't buy the crap about an offense being too good to stop either- a good defense will stop a good offense; every Sunday 32 teams play whose offenses are MUCH better than any CFB offense, and they're not scoring 50-60 points in a game.)
But, IMO, our two biggest problems last year on D were:
#1) An undersized DL
#2) Terrible safety play

We have addressed #1. Hopefully experience and/or Corey Moore can address #2 (and I hate counting on freshman)

goDAWGSsicem · 06-08-2011, 01:52 PM

Yeah, safety is a position with a big "?".

The D-line got pushed around a lot last year.

Some of the DBs got burned with blown coverage last year.

We had nearly zero pass rush.

I think the D-line & LBs have the chance to be really good this year.

Now, the defensive backfield... I don't know. It helps a lot getting Boykin back, he could have bailed for the NFL. He's a Damn Good Dawg. I hope Branden Smith will be much better & he should be improved. The rest of the guys I just don't know about.

06-01-2011, 12:00 AM	#3
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06-01-2011, 12:04 AM	#4
goDAWGSsicem Biggest Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 19,546 Rep Power: 20113	^ The first & third ones are awesome. Here's a good, thorough article on the Bulldogs defense... Grantham's Gang \| DawgsBUI 2.0 __________________ How 'Bout Them DAWGS?

06-01-2011, 12:15 AM	#5
goDAWGSsicem Biggest Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 19,546 Rep Power: 20113	Preseason All-SEC... Georgia has 5 first teamers... Group Of Bulldogs Named To Phil Steele Preseason All-SEC Teams - The University of Georgia Bulldogs Drew Butler was the only Dawg to make Phil's All-American team. __________________ How 'Bout Them DAWGS?

06-02-2011, 10:27 AM	#7
goDAWGSsicem Biggest Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 19,546 Rep Power: 20113	I'm shooting for more like the Sugar Bowl or the NCG. Not really expecting it, but it's the offseason. __________________ How 'Bout Them DAWGS?

06-03-2011, 10:51 AM	#8
goDAWGSsicem Biggest Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 19,546 Rep Power: 20113	Washaun Ealey ends up at Jacksonville State, the last refuge for a SEC reject... Former UGA RB Washaun Ealey lands at Jacksonville State \| UGA sports blog __________________ How 'Bout Them DAWGS?

05-31-2011, 11:56 PM	#1
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05-31-2011, 11:59 PM	#2
goDAWGSsicem Biggest Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 19,546 Rep Power: 20113	__________________ How 'Bout Them DAWGS?

06-02-2011, 03:54 AM	#6
Disney Plorster I likes pizza Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,844 Rep Power: 5838	I wonder what bowl game you guys will get this year. I put you guys in the Capital 1 Bowl against Wisconsin. I couldn't guess who would win that one, but it would be a good matchup.

06-05-2011, 02:48 AM	#9
goDAWGSsicem Biggest Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 19,546 Rep Power: 20113	UGA's Diamond Dawgs are still hanging in the NCAA Regional... Georgia stays alive in regional \| ajc.com ...they beat Arkansas-Little Rock in an elimination game. __________________ How 'Bout Them DAWGS?

06-07-2011, 01:17 AM	#10
goDAWGSsicem Biggest Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 19,546 Rep Power: 20113	John "BIG JOHN" Jenkins will be officially on the Bulldog sqaud when he starts summer classes this Friday... 'Big' help on the way for Georgia - SEC Blog - ESPN __________________ How 'Bout Them DAWGS?

06-07-2011, 01:30 AM	#11
goDAWGSsicem Biggest Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 19,546 Rep Power: 20113	I don't have a VIP account, but it looks like 2011 recruit who has never played college ball, let alone in the SEC, is guaranteeing a NC by the "Dream Team"... No Access __________________ How 'Bout Them DAWGS?

06-08-2011, 11:33 AM	#12
goDAWGSsicem Biggest Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 19,546 Rep Power: 20113	The Orlando sentinel has named Murray a dark horse Heisman candidate... Five dark horse Heisman Trophy candidates: Georgia’s Aaron Murray – College Gridiron 365 Blog – Orlando Sentinel __________________ How 'Bout Them DAWGS?

06-08-2011, 12:01 PM	#13
goDAWGSsicem Biggest Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 19,546 Rep Power: 20113	Isaiah Crowell arrived on campus in Athens yesterday... It’s Crowell time! UGA 5-star recruit Isaiah Crowell reports to college \| AJC College Sports Recruiting __________________ How 'Bout Them DAWGS?

06-08-2011, 12:05 PM	#14
goDAWGSsicem Biggest Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 19,546 Rep Power: 20113	Interesting story about former UGA great Terry Hoage... Paso Robles is home for Viticulturist Terry Hoage - The University of Georgia Bulldogs __________________ How 'Bout Them DAWGS?

06-08-2011, 12:10 PM	#15
goDAWGSsicem Biggest Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 19,546 Rep Power: 20113	SDS looks at SEC QBs... Here?s How The QB Situation Looks In The SEC Right Now \| Saturday Down South __________________ How 'Bout Them DAWGS?

06-08-2011, 01:52 PM	#20
goDAWGSsicem Biggest Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 19,546 Rep Power: 20113	Yeah, safety is a position with a big "?". The D-line got pushed around a lot last year. Some of the DBs got burned with blown coverage last year. We had nearly zero pass rush. I think the D-line & LBs have the chance to be really good this year. Now, the defensive backfield... I don't know. It helps a lot getting Boykin back, he could have bailed for the NFL. He's a Damn Good Dawg. I hope Branden Smith will be much better & he should be improved. The rest of the guys I just don't know about. __________________ How 'Bout Them DAWGS?