I have been reading some articles recently about the program becoming more strict since the loss to UCF. Some quotes about cutting out those that didn't want to do it the Georgia way. Of course there has been a lot of attrition since the end of last year. I am all for it, because these guys should realize that suiting up in the red and black, wearing the helmet with the G on it, that is something you don't take for granted. My only concern is that it took a loss to UCF to get that idea to come into focus for our coaching staff. Obviously last year was a big disappointment for all associated with UGA football. I do think that for whatever reason, our players had become complacent, and probably our coaches as well-even after the season of 2009. I also think if you look at the games we lost last year, EVERY one of them could have been a win if we could have, as Richt calls it, "Finished the Drill".
@SCarolina, down 14-6 in the fourth quarter. Fumble near the goal line by Ealey, changed this game completely.
vs. Arkansas, fought back to tie game at 24, got the ball back with under two minutes to go at near midfield, could not convert a first down, poor punt, blown coverage.
@Miss State, down 10-6 late in the fourth, a key Ealey fumble at the goal line early in game was a crucial blunder-team fell apart late.
@Colorado-team in position to get win, missed block and critical King fumble seals loss.
@UF/Jax-fought to tie game, only to have a horrible decision by freshman Murray in OT. Still, this easily could have been a win-Rambo misses potental HUGE INT at close of regulation.
@AU-game was 35-31 going to the fourth quarter when AU scores final 14 to win going away.
@UCF/bowl-early in game, Richt elects to kick FG instead of going for it on 4th and inches, team unmotivated to be at the game, Murray has a horrible game but UCF scores only TD of the game late in 4th quarter to win.
Pretty much the consistent pattern of last year, finding ways to lose games late. The difference between a winning season and a losing season is who you play down the stretch. You think back to the early years of Richt, UGA always was a strong finishing team for the most part. We won a lot of games late and made plays down the stretch to secure games. I am very hopeful that our new strength and conditioning program has our guys in much better shape, and as I have repeated over and over, I truly believe the swagger these young recruits will bring to our team should really help. Yes, I am aware that UGA typically recruits well every year but I do think this particular class up and down might be the best class ever for UGA-top notch talent in numerous areas that can help and can push our veterans players. A week from today will be the first team practice, WOW, can't believe it is almost August.
Noticed on the team roster that Jarvis Jones is now listed with #51 instead of what he wore during the spring which was #29. Still no Kent Turene on the roster, of course he and Devin Bowman are still waiting to hear if they will be admitted. Ramik Wilson is also still not listed on the roster but I have not heard anything about him not being qualified-assuming he is there. One of my previous posts, Ramik Wilson had said he would be wearing #51, so that is interesting that Jones now is listed with that number. Kent Turene is supposed to take #3 when he arrives and Devin Bowman was listed at some with #37.
Continue to read quotes about Malcom Mitchell, the DB/WR from Valdosta. I read one quote saying he could stop a dime better than AJ Green, saying he was torching our DB's, he was special-I have heard that word used for him several times. Also, Chris Sanders, glowing reports about him and he is one I had thought would be a redshirt candidate for sure, now, based on our veteran players, seems he has a legit shot to see the field this year. Also reading about Jay Rome possibly seeing the field as a hybrid TE/FB, in much the same role as Bruce Figgins. I have mixed feeling about this but to me the bottom line remains, if Jay Rome can help you win a football game this year, use him. UGA has a long history of quality tight ends, next year even if Charles is gone, along with White, we will have a JR in Lynch and soph in Rome, we already have another TE committed for the class of 2012.
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