tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134468339313902988.post5651823735066983029..comments2023-10-29T08:48:05.831-04:00Comments on Bulldogs Blog: We've Got Issues: Week 6Seth Emersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528604970395659237noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134468339313902988.post-27532268692861048432009-10-06T19:46:13.584-04:002009-10-06T19:46:13.584-04:00You are the absolute best - hands down! www.wedge...You are the absolute best - hands down! www.wedgeorgia.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134468339313902988.post-41475575729419066872009-10-06T13:12:19.007-04:002009-10-06T13:12:19.007-04:00I see your point about the "dinks & dunk&...I see your point about the "dinks & dunk" passes re: Joe Cox. Before the AJ miss, on the 1st series, Cox threw 5 ft above #82 head on a simple turn in route....<br /><br />Some of the throws to RB & FB have been "medicine" balls, especially in ASU game - very slow developing plays. Also Chapps catch for TD against Lsu was @ his ankles....<br /><br />Disagree somewhat IAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134468339313902988.post-67751479727726521542009-10-06T12:27:43.055-04:002009-10-06T12:27:43.055-04:00I'm afraid I don't understand the "be...I'm afraid I don't understand the "because they're afraid of fake punts" line of reasoning. Somehow, Florida has developed something of a reputation for blocking punts, ... while also having one of the most dangerous return games in the country ... and I don't recall them giving up too many fakes. <br /><br />So, unless they've figured out a way to sneak a few extra Turd Fergusonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134468339313902988.post-8383820331990980362009-10-06T12:06:40.103-04:002009-10-06T12:06:40.103-04:00David,
First off, best UGA blog out there. But by...David,<br /><br />First off, best UGA blog out there. But by your logic in regards to Cox, the fact that our backup QB and three walkons are on kickoff coverage must mean that the coaches know that there are no other players who could do a better job, otherwise they would be playing...And I guess Evans is clearly better than Rambo based on the amount of playing time the coaches gave to each of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134468339313902988.post-66454878461328267712009-10-06T11:06:18.212-04:002009-10-06T11:06:18.212-04:00Meant no offense by it -- I was just repeating a c...Meant no offense by it -- I was just repeating a comment left on the blog. Only meant to highlight that Cox is a small problem surrounded by much bigger ones.<br /><br />Look, I get that folks are mad about one first down in the first half, but they shouldn't be asking why Logan Gray wasn't in the game. UGA was in third-and-long throughout the half because it couldn't run the ball. David Halehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02872368286061273646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134468339313902988.post-43097076539959744682009-10-06T10:36:27.104-04:002009-10-06T10:36:27.104-04:00Cox is a problem for Georgia in the way a runny no...Cox is a problem for Georgia in the way a runny nose is a problem for a cancer patient.<br /><br />Ouch, David. A comparison that highlights how absolutely ridiculous our obsession with football is.<br /><br />Maybe shoot for a wilder situation next time, one that doesn;t hit so close to home for so many.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134468339313902988.post-62619847047352231032009-10-06T10:27:25.242-04:002009-10-06T10:27:25.242-04:00I am not arguing for or against Cox here, but I do...I am not arguing for or against Cox here, but I do have a couple of questions:<br /><br />1) Doesn't Gray go w/ the first team offense during Wednesday practices?<br /><br />2) How much special teams prep time does Gray devote to the art of fair-catching?Carternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134468339313902988.post-91414125005206106722009-10-06T10:12:52.268-04:002009-10-06T10:12:52.268-04:00First off, I like how all the Cox bashers come in ...First off, I like how all the Cox bashers come in and post as anonymous. <br /><br />For all of you guys... and this is coming from a former QB... you have absolutely NO IDEA what you are talking about.<br /><br />Cox makes mistakes, yes. Some throws he makes are just plain ugly. Well, Stafford did the same thing, and yet I don't understand why all of this teams woes fall onto the ginger.Universal Remonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912161242735374190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134468339313902988.post-4235843921103045962009-10-06T10:06:56.477-04:002009-10-06T10:06:56.477-04:00And again, my mantra: never do anything 100% of th...And again, my mantra: never do anything 100% of the time in football. Never.<br /><br />Predictability may be an issue in other facets of the game, but where we're really flouting this rule is on special teams, and I think it's part of the reasons special teams is going so badly.Blog Goliardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07582850016907466757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134468339313902988.post-7943391143147520712009-10-06T10:05:28.703-04:002009-10-06T10:05:28.703-04:00I see your point about the coaches' risk-rewar...I see your point about the coaches' risk-reward calculation on punts...but I'm not sure I can credit that calculation entirely. Didn't the fake punt Spurrier called against us succeed precisely because none of our defenders were even pretending to go after the punter? Having people attacking the guy couldn't possibly have been a bad thing.<br /><br />Anyhow, when your Blog Goliardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07582850016907466757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134468339313902988.post-41298827851251639672009-10-06T09:51:03.906-04:002009-10-06T09:51:03.906-04:00Completing a pass for long yaradge is much differe...Completing a pass for long yaradge is much different than stretching the field.<br /><br />Stafford may have stunk with his long ball accuracy but you couldn't go to sleep on it. No one respects Joe Cox and his arm so a safety isn't required for support. Plain & simple.<br /><br />Who knows if Gray is the answer. But like I said yesterday, how can you learn the answer if you don'tAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134468339313902988.post-7097610347669628002009-10-06T09:48:19.113-04:002009-10-06T09:48:19.113-04:00Also, what happened to Zach Renner and his punt bl...Also, what happened to Zach Renner and his punt blocking? Haven't seen us go after the ball much, and when we did (ASU and Bama 2008), Renner blocked punts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134468339313902988.post-2136070650015705152009-10-06T09:47:07.945-04:002009-10-06T09:47:07.945-04:00David,
Didn't Richt coach special teams in the...David,<br />Didn't Richt coach special teams in the early years? I thought he was involved in the Bennett years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134468339313902988.post-51809926179941391852009-10-06T09:38:06.357-04:002009-10-06T09:38:06.357-04:00You're right on Richt being in charge of STs, ...You're right on Richt being in charge of STs, but that also assumes two things: 1.) Richt would be a good special teams coach, and 2.) the mentality of how the TEAM approaches special teams would still have to change. Hasn't Richt been the guy who has put his stamp of approval on directional kicking and Logan Gray on punt returns?<br /><br />As for blocking punts, I think a lot of this David Halehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02872368286061273646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134468339313902988.post-63159573465794054272009-10-06T09:34:36.709-04:002009-10-06T09:34:36.709-04:00If Richt would name himself Special Teams coach, h...If Richt would name himself Special Teams coach, he wouldn't have to fire anyone. Beemer and Meyer both coach their special teams. Mullen at MSU does too. <br /><br />The talent levels between teams is shrinking and attention to special teams is becoming more and more important. Richt refuses to acknowledge this and it is sickening.the tri guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01827009821282767966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134468339313902988.post-71105505217210100392009-10-06T09:30:29.752-04:002009-10-06T09:30:29.752-04:00Can't Coach Mark Richt assume total responsibi...Can't Coach Mark Richt assume total responsibility for the special teams? This approach works extremely well for Virginia Tech, plus I think Richt has the capacity to be more hands-on with the players.<br /><br />Thoughts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134468339313902988.post-38692245981689416312009-10-06T09:24:35.364-04:002009-10-06T09:24:35.364-04:00Heard you on the morning show...good discussion ab...Heard you on the morning show...good discussion about the punt return situation there, but I'm still puzzled as to why no one is asking about trying to *block* punts. If you're not seriously setting up returns, and the situation is good--say, for instance, LSU is backed up inside their own 5 yard line--why not? Why give the punter a gift by handing him 100% assurance that no one will Blog Goliardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07582850016907466757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134468339313902988.post-22006541099790342772009-10-06T09:09:31.066-04:002009-10-06T09:09:31.066-04:00Bottom line, we need better special teams play. Lo...Bottom line, we need better special teams play. Logan Gray should not be out there making tackles on Kickoff Coverage. Put starters on the special teams that know how to tackle and do it every day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com