Rant Over Negative Attention

Today, I am writing a different type of post that I have never done before. The reason for this is because recently I read a sports magazine and all I saw was FLORIDA! It just makes me really mad how much attention their team gets. Yes, I understand that they have a pretty good with a Heisman trophy winner quarterback, but there are plenty of other teams that the media could focus on.



One of these teams is Georgia. I know I am byassed because Georgia is my team, but c'mon we never get in the spotlight. Even at the end of the season last year we got overshadowed. We were playing better than any other team in the country, but we still got negative attention. Announcers on t.v. complained about the excessive celebration penalty we got in the Florida game. They also kept making excuses for Tebow saying that the only reason we sacked him was because of his hurt shoulder. Maybe his hurt shoulder was bothering him, but that didn't cost them the game. I think that we should have gotten so much more credit for creaming the "wonderful" Florida Gators 42-30.



Don't get the wrong idea and think that I'm being a complainer, but I strongly believe that Mark Richt and his Georgia Bulldogs should get as much positive attention as the Florida Gators. This is my opionion on the subject, sorry if you don't agree. I just had to vent some anger.

Tips for a Georgia Game

Well, football season is just a little over a month away, so I thought I would start blogging again. I am trying to get everyone ready for the 2009 season. First I did a countdown of seven important games, and today I want to do a blog giving tips on Georgia games. To fans who go to every Georgia game, this blog may not be much help, but to those of us who can't make every game maybe these tips will interest you.

Ok if you're going to spend the night in Athens I love the Holiday Inn in the center of town or the Game Day hotel. Sometimes Athens is booked on game days, so reserve early. If you don't want to spend as much, try hotels in Madison.

About 2 hours before the game is a little something Georgia fans like to call the Dawg Walk. Always, Always go to the Dawg Walk. It is a very exciting event to see the players get off the buses and enter the stadium. This happens right beside the bookstore in front of the entrance to the stadium. It is one of my favorite parts of going to a game.

Before the game, find a good parking place in a nearby parking lot. Yes, you most likely will have to pay to park. If it's your first game or even if it's not: go in early. It's always interesting to me to watch the players run out and warm up.

I can't give much advice about what to do during the game. If you don't know...trust me you'll catch on.

If it's not a close game you may want to leave a bit early because if you don't...prepare to sit in your car waiting to get out for a while. My family usually gets chairs out of the back of the car and sits in the parking lot until things clear out.

So, that is just a few tips about my favorite thing to do on Saturdays. Can't wait until August 30th. Go Dawgs!

Bowl Scenarios

Well, unfortunately Georgia will not be SEC champions this year thanks to Tennessee's win over Kentucky after 4 overtimes. Heisman candidate Andre Woodson could have done anything else besides fall on the last play of the game...but I guess it wasn't meant to be.

Anyway there is always next year and some people believe not having to play LSU will improve our bowl situation. I disagree because I think we are one of the hottest teams in the nation now...but on the other hand LSU is coming off a loss. It looks like we'll never know who has the better team though.

Richt's Pick

Mark Richt announced in an interview that he would like to go to the Rose Bowl. He said that he went to the Orange Bowl with Florida State, so he would enjoy a visit to California and the Rose Bowl.

National Champions: Georgia?

Believe it or not...it could happen. Even though we have two losses and are not the number one team, only a couple of strange things would have to happen that could shake up the BCS and allow Georgia to play in the national championship. Hey, it's been a year for the records in college football...it could happen.

So, even though we didn't get to play for the SEC title and most likely will not be playing for the national title, we are still number 4 in the nation and will play in a BCS bowl. Which one? That's a good question. When I find out, I'll be letting you know ASAP.

Dawgs Hoping To Crush Tigers

It's Saturday in Athens people! Does that bring chills to anyone besides me? It's especially important this Saturday when the Dawgs play the rivaled Auburn Tigers. Kickoff is set at 3:30 between the hedges.

"Black Out"

Mark Richt has announced that the senior players of his football team have requested a "black out" this Saturday in Athens. What exactly is a "black out?" Well, it's when everyone in Sanford Stadium wears black. Richt says that the players think it will just be cool and also can be a sign of unity between the fans and the players.
I think it can work, if only we could just get rid of the ugly orange and blue that will also be there. So, if you are going to the game on Saturday: WEAR BLACK. Don't ruin it for the Bulldog Nation or the senior football players. It's the last time they get to play Auburn, so do it for them.

Looking Back

OK, now that we are all going to look the same, let's hope that Georgia can play as a team on Saturday. Last year, as I'm sure everyone remembers, we showed the #5 Auburn team who was boss with a 35-15 spanking at Jordan-Hare Stadium. This time the Dawgs are ranked higher, and the game is in Athens. All the more reasons to do the same thing this year. Here is a video with highlights from last year's win over Auburn.

The Numbers

Auburn leads the series in this rivalry, 52-48-8. The Tigers are 17-9 in Athens, and have won nine of their last 11 games played in Sanford Stadium. Also, Georgia has not beaten Florida and Auburn in the same year since 1982. Hey, the odds may be against us, but remember they were last year too!

How Important is This Game?

If you ask me, this could be one of the most important games yet. The reason for this is that everyone has 2 losses in the SEC. So, this game could put us in the driver's seat to a visit to Atlanta on December 1st. Go Dawgs!

UGA Homecoming: The ball comes home to the end zone!

It was a dawg- gone good time this past Saturday, when Georgia won homecoming and defeated Troy 44-34. Hey, guys, our record is now 7-2! That is sweet!

Moreno Show Again

Knowshon Moreno had another amazing day in Athens. He had yet another career high day with
196 yards in 26 carries and 3 TD's and one fumble. Moreno now has a total of over 1,000 yards. He is one of the only running backs in Georgia history to reach 1,000 yards in his freshmen year. Moreno was named SEC Freshmen of the Week for the third time this season. Richt said that he was proud of Moreno, of course, but would like to reduce his carriers from 30 a game to about 20 a game. I say let him carry it 40 times if it works!

I found this video of (guess who?) in high school and I thought it was interesting, so I hope you enjoy!

Stafford

Our sophomore quarterback finished the game against Troy 17-29 and 2 touchdowns. He threw one interception to a man in our end zone, but made up for it with 2 bombs to Tripp Chandler and Sean Bailey. I have heard news that Stafford's knee is bothering him, so rest up for the very important game against Auburn, Stafford!

SEC Up For Grabs Saturday

One of the most important games for Georgia this year is being played in Athens at 3:30 against the 15th ranked Auburn Tigers. This game could help decide who goes to the SEC Championship on December 1st. Good luck Dawgs!

The Dawg Pile Introduction

Hey everybody, this is ScoopDawg2 and I am making my first blog post on The Dawg Pile.
In this blog, me and ScoopDawg1 will give you all the latest news about Georgia football including stats, interviews, and players. Yes, we are teenage girls, but we are going to have the best information about Georgia football.

The reason we are doing this blog is because we love Georgia football with a passion and want to share what we know with all the Dawg fans out there. Also, we want to fill you in with everything we know about football around the country. If you love Georgia and the SEC this blog is perfect for you.

This is an awesome week to start blogging because it's Georgia-Florida week. Possibly the biggest weekend in Georgia football is in two days. For the next couple of days, we will have all the information about Georgia and Florida to get you ready for Saturday at 3:30. Go Dawgs!

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