First of all, lot of interesting discussion on messages boards this week, many more in support of Richt and company this week than last week, when it seemed probably 95% of folks were posting fire Richt today. I think everyone is disappointed in the 0-2 start, but encouraged by the effort we witnessed Saturday night. The turnovers were bad but the kids fought hard, never gave up, kept on trying to win the game even when all seeemed lost after the Murray fumble. A team that fights to the finish, lays it all out on the field is going to win over the respect of the fans. If the coaches are to blame for everything negative that happens during a game, they should be given some credit for keeping the guys spirits up and having them fight to the finish.
The Ole Miss game is scheduled to kick off at 12:21 next weekend. Haney is happy about this, as it fits perfectly into my down time between kid activities on that particular week. I really want to see that game because that becomes the first in what I see as a stretch of must and should be wins. It is a road game yes but if we play like we did against SCarolina, minus the turnovers, I can't see us losing it. But, there is always a chance we don't give that type effort so I want to watch it close. As I have said, I am still evaluating Mark Richt and his staff about whether he comes back next year. I continue to think this is THE year to determine his fate and if he wins 8, he probably comes back, over 8 and he we will be back I feel sure.
We lost out on a recruit yesterday when Jordan Watkins, from Woodward Academy picked Stanford. I had thought UGA had a good shot when he narrowed his choices to us and Stanford-considering how far away that school is. Also, UGA does have a great journalism school-even better than when I was there. That being said, from my understanding Wakins Dad is a graduate of MIT. Ok so you know academics is very important to that family. IF so, great decision by the young man and I wish him the best. I think UGA is way above Stanford in football but Stanford is way above UGA in academics. A degree from Stanford is a nice ticket to a great job-not to say you can't get a great job with a UGA degree but just being honest here.
UGA hoops picked up a 3rd verbal pledge when Brandon Morris from Miller Grove said he would be signing in November. Morris is a 6'7" small forward that plays along with one of the best players in the nation Tony Parker. Unfortunately for us, looks like Parker is going to go out of state to play hoops. But, still Fox has done a good job with this VERY important class. With Morris, Kenny Gaines, and Charles Mann, Fox has put together probably one of the best classes UGA has had in hoops since maybe the early 2000's when we got Chris Daniels, Wright, and Thomas. Course also got the Hayes twins that had to sit out that first year. There is still one spot left, maybe two and Fox is really after Shaq Goodwin-the best player in the state but also a football prospect. We shall see if we can get him but all in all, I am quite happy with the recruiting efforts for Fox and company. Now we just need to see how the new pieces will fit together on the floor-of course also have the get the Caldwell-Pope situation resolved as he looks to be a key to our offense this year as a true FR.
As for Coastal Carolina this week, I am not going preview them because quite frankly, what is the use. This is a team we should handle easily and it should be over by halftime. I am just hopeful that first of all, we have NO injuries and secondly, we let a lot of young guys get a lot of snaps in this game. Sure it is not SEC level competition but is is always good to have guys getting snaps in games against opposition, in front of a big crowd. The game is NOT on TV, you can pay $30 for pay per view but otherwise, you must be in Athens to see the game. The weather is supposed to be pretty cool, high of around 75 and cloudy on Saturday. Unless it rains, that should make for a NICE day in Athens and we will finally get our first win of the 2011 season.
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