Tech Wrecks Georgia

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Well, this is one article I wish I didn't have to write. Leading 28-12 at the half, it looked as if Georgia had command of the game. Then, the third quarter happened. As Dawg defenders forgot how to wrap up and make tackles, Tech torched 'em for 26 unanswered points. Trailing by 10 during the fourth quarter, the UGA offense responded with touchdown drives of 41 and 72 yards. Sandwiched in between those scores, Georgia was very much alive. But, gt would not be denied. Clinging to a skinny little 3 point lead with approximately 7 minutes remaining, Tech tailback Roddy Jones broke Georgia's back with a 54 yard touchdown run on 3rd and 7. Although yellow jackets QB Jon Nesbitt completed just 1 of 6 passes for 19 yards, tech put 45 points on the board. How did that happen? Gt ran for over 400 yards against Georgia's hit hard and forget to wrap up defense. Both teams finish the regular season with 9-3 records. How 'bout a Chic-Fil-A Bowl rematch? It won't happen, but this Georgia fan doesn't like the concept of waiting 365 days for redemption. Although I watched this game unfold, I'd like to pretend that my mind was playin' tricks on me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G272iYvxW_w

Hockey Sucks

As far as I'm concerned, Canada can have hockey. I only wish they'd trade the Toronto Raptors to America. I'm definitely not a fan of the "globalization" of the NBA. Don't get me wrong. I'd love to see Dirk Nowitzki or Manu Ginobli in a Hawks uniform. What I'm tryin' to say, is that one NBA franchise located outside of the USA is one too damn many. (Excuse my language, but that's how I feel). So, I've come up with a solution. I'd like to propose an international, multi-sport trade package. It's a crazy concept, but just hear me out. I would send the Atlanta Thrashers, Nashville Predators, and Florida Panthers to Canada for the Toronto Raptors. The Canadians and Maple Leafs can pick apart the rosters as they please. In exchange, Chris Bosh goes to Miami and becomes a hybrid C/PF. Teamed up with Michael Beasley, this front court could be impossible to defend. What does Atlanta get for the Thrashers? Jermaine O'Neal. Josh Smith is banged up and the Hawks desperately need a defensive presence in the middle. Al Horford has plenty of talent and potential, but is prone to foul trouble. Atlanta has very little depth at this position. As for the Orlando Magic, they get Jose' Calderon and Jason Kapono. Jameer Nelson is an impressive young PG, but you can never have too much talent at that position. Kapono replaces JJ Redick on the roster. After a stellar collegiate career, JJ has failed to impress on the next level. How about Tennessee? What compensation do they get for the Preds? $250K and a stirring rendition of Rocky Top for the next 5 star Volunteer QB. Click on this link for a classic Tennessee Tribute: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLyOT9dWIGs Go Vols!

Well, here's my final comment on the topic. I know this concept is beyond far fetched, but hockey sucks. Why not let Canada keep it?

To My 3 Readers

Thanks for your loyalty and support. This blog would be nothing without you. Sorry I haven't written many articles lately. I've been pretty busy. Some have asked why comments don't always post. Good question. I'm currently trying to solve that problem. Please don't be offended if your comments don't appear on the blog. No one has been blocked/banned from posting....yet. Seriously though, I'll let ya'll know when this issue is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Rob.

Saturday in the SEC

1. *Arkansas (H) vs LSU on Friday 11/28/08.*
2. *Ole Miss (H) vs Miss State on Fri 11/28/08.*
3. Florida @ FSU.
4. Georgia (H) vs GT.
5. Kentucky @ Tennessee.
6. South Carolina @ Clemson.
7. Vandy @ Wake Forest.
8. Alabama (H) vs Auburn.

**No byes, 2 games on Friday.**

Saturday in the SEC

1. Florida (H) vs Citadel.
2. Tennessee @ Vandy.
3. Arkansas @ Miss State.
4. LSU (H) vs Ole Miss.

**Georgia, Kentucky, S Car, Alabama, Auburn have a bye.**

Saturday in the SEC

1. Florida (H) vs South Carolina.
2. Georgia @ Auburn.
3. Kentucky (H) vs Vandy.
4. Alabama (H) vs Miss State.
5. Ole Miss (H) vs Louisiana Monroe.

**Tennessee, Arkansas, and LSU have a bye.**

Fat Phil Steps Down

According to CBS Sports, "Fat" Phil Fulmer is coaching his last season in Knoxville. After a very disappointing 2008, the orange pumpkin will step down as head coach of the Volunteers, once the season is over. His record at UT currently stands at 150-51. Although the Vols have failed to win an SEC title during the last 10+ years, what other coach could possibly do a better job than good ole "Fat" Phil Fulmer?

Tennessee could make a lucrative offer to Texas Tech head coach, Mike Leach or University of Texas defensive coordinator Will "former Dawg" Muschamp. Should be interesting. Could be catastrophic for UT.

Florida Owns the East

Well, much to the painful chagrin of every living Georgia fan, the Florida Gators beat the daylights out of UGA. The final score was 49-10, but the more disturbing number is 16 of 19. The two decade dominance Florida has over the Dawgs is baffling. Many times, UGA has traveled to Jacksonville with an incredibly talented squad and many times Georgia has lost. Georgia lost Saturday, on a day the Dawgs desperately needed a win. Not since the 1988-89 seasons has UGA defeated Florida in back to back years. The Bulldogs needed a breakthrough performance, but instead had their season and title hopes broken. The #1 preseason team in college football can do nothing but pray for a BCS bowl. Don't cross your fingers folks, it ain't gonna happen.
Before this season started, Mark Richt's Georgia Bulldogs weren't just favored to win the SEC East. They were picked by many to hoist that elusive crystal football, currently owned by LSU. Unfortunately, those dreams just became bleaker than a doinked Blair Walsh field goal. The excruciatingly painful part, is that this Georgia fan (like many) actually believed it could happen. Honestly speaking, UGA ain't USC (the real one). Maybe I (we) should have known better.
Historically speaking, Georgia fans should expect an average of 8-10 wins a year, including painful losses to Florida 9 out of every 10 times in Jacksonville. That is simply what happens and all UGA fans are powerless in our desire to change the outcome. It ain't ever gonna change. If history had a new author, he would have surfaced on Saturday. Instead, he failed to appear. It's just another painful November.

Saturday in the SEC

1. Florida @ Vandy.
2. Georgia @ Kentucky.
3. South Carolina (H) vs Arkansas.
4. Tennessee (H) vs Wyoming.
5. Alabama @ LSU.
6. Auburn (H) vs Tennessee-Martin.

**Ole Miss and Miss State have a bye.**