HOOVER — In a league filled with intriguing rivalries, a sample of the SEC’s media thinks the Nov. 1 game between Florida and Georgia in Jacksonville, Fla., will carry the most significance. The Gators topped the Bulldogs in the media projections released Friday morning. Out of 70 votes, Florida was selected by 36 as the [...]
Richt Compares Stafford/Moreno With Ward/Dunn
Georgia coach Mark Richt has coached plenty of talented quarterbacks and running backs during his career, whether with the Bulldogs or as Florida State’s offensive coordinator. His current duo of quarterback Matthew Stafford and running back Knowshon Moreno are near the top of the list. How high does that duo compare to some of Richt’s [...]
Bulldogs Face Tough Road To Miami
Hoover, AL – When Florida captured its BCS national crown in 2006, the road to the title was treacherous. The Gators survived with one just loss, while defeating Tennessee, Alabama, LSU, Georgia, South Carolina, Arkansas and Ohio State. The Georgia Bulldogs are the preseason favorite by some publications to the win the national championship this [...]
HILARIOUS — Kentucky Receiver Lyons Is Dreaming About Stafford
Below is the transcript of an interview with Kentucky WR Dicky Lyons courtesy of Kentucky Sports Radio. Seems like NFL scouts aren’t the only ones dreaming about Matthew Stafford: “I actually had a dream about Matt Stafford last night. You want me to tell you the dream? I’ll tell you. Well, I just got engaged [...]
An Auburn Player’s Look Back at The Black-Out
HOOVER, Ala. – Looks like Georgia left behind more than a few ruffled feathers during its seven-game winning streak to end its 2007 season. Urban Meyer and Florida aren’t the only ones who have some bitter memories about its game against the Bulldogs. Meyer didn’t like Georgia’s end zone celebration in a 42-30 Bulldogs win. [...]
ESPN Article On Knowshon Moreno
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Georgia tailback Knowshon Moreno made quite a name for himself last season with his blend of speed, power and toughness. Only three SEC freshmen — Herschel Walker, Emmitt Smith and Jamal Lewis — have ever rushed for more yards in a season. “You knew pretty early he was going to be something [...]
Good Article About Richt and Motivation
Courtesy of the Montgomery Advertiser Mark Richt found himself at a professional crossroads last fall. His Georgia team took a 21-point thrashing at Tennessee in early October, which eliminated all hype from what many believed would be a charmed season for the Bulldogs. His team trailed Vanderbilt at halftime a week later. The 47-year-old coach [...]
More Nat’l Title Talk
Courtesy of AP: The Georgia Bulldogs were still celebrating a Sugar Bowl victory when the national title talk started. A mere year in advance. “That’s too long to be chewing on that bone,” protested Bulldogs coach Mark Richt Thursday at Southeastern Conference media days. Sorry, coach. It’s your turn. Judging by preseason — and postseason [...]
Fans Already Looking Towards Jacksonville
Courtesy of USA Today: HOOVER, Ala. — If there’s a game Georgia and Florida football fans have grown used to looking forward to it is the annual showdown in Jacksonville, Fla. But imagine the hype that could be coming this year? There’s a decent chance the Nov. 1 game will decide the SEC East champion, [...]
SEC Media Days Interview with Mohamed Massaquoi
Courtesy of Athens Banner Herald: HOOVER, Ala. – There was a time when Mohamed Massaquoi would probably have been voted the least likely Georgia player to want to spend several hours answering questions like he did willingly Thursday at SEC Media Days. “You grow up,” the senior wide receiver said with a laugh and a [...]
