Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Who Cares?

This article comes to you via the Who Cares Department at RS Sports (with an assist from ESPN News).

Topic #1: Texas QB Colt McCoy is sporting a Jake Plummer-esque ugly mustache. The Long Horn's offensive linemen forbid him from shaving it. WHO CARES? That nasty looking trash stash can't cover any Texas Tech wide receivers as time expires. And, it ain't able to block any Oklahoma Defensive Linemen. So...WHO CARES?

Topic #2: Tim Tebow cries after losses. We never saw another player in the nation play harder than he did, (following a tearful loss to Ole Miss), in the rest of the 2008 season. We also never saw another team play harder than they (Florida) did the rest of that season. And, God blessed them (Gators) with a national championship. What can I say about that? Corrine Brown, I can say...WHO CARES?

Topic #3: Brett Favre is a Viking. Rumor is, that the Minnesota locker room is divided. And, there seems to be a lot of dissension in the ranks. Allegedly, many Minnesota footballers are adamant about their support for Tarvares Jackson. Meanwhile, others are rallying around Sage Rosenfels. Whatever. Sounds like a typical case of pre-season B.S. banter. So...WHO CARES?

Topic #4: Major League Baseball says that anyone who leaked information regarding failed drug tests in 2003 is breaking the law. WHO CARES? David Ortiz does, but that's besides the point. So...WHO CARES?

Topic #5: The Mets are tankin' it, New York style. Additional fodder, is that ace Johan Santana is out until next year. Like it matters. Their season is already over. So...WHO CARES?

*Click on the title of this post for an additional topic. Here's a hint. It won't help anybody win games, regardless of how many times punted pigskins smack off of it.

By the way, if you enjoyed this article, call 680 the fan and ask them to cue the Mets song. Couldn't find a link to it. But, it would provide a perfect soundtrack for topic #5.

Puckett

Just wanted to say congratulations to Benjamin Puckett. The former Osborne High School star was recently granted a scholarship from Jacksonville State University. Puckett began his Gamecock career as a walk on in 2008 and was red-shirted during his first season in Alabama. In the spring and summer of 2009, he made a lasting impression on his JSU coaches. Following a stellar performance in the Spring Game (which included a sack and 3 QB pressures), Benjamin vaulted from ninth to third on the depth chart.

While in High School, Coach Troy Jones used to tell Benjamin to simply "Do the Puckett." Translation: Get into the backfield and destroy anyone brave enough to carry the ball. And, he did that quite often. From his rover position, Benjamin recorded over 300 tackles and 35 sacks.

Benjamin Puckett is more than a promising young athlete on the football field. He is someone that I am proud to know. #53, I can't wait to see you sack the Jackets on September 5th. Go Gamecocks!

*Click on the title of this post for more info.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Mike Vick to Philly

Just wanted to post a brief update. According to the 4 letter network, former Falcons QB, Mike Vick has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. It's good to see Mike receive a second chance. I will never condone or tolerate disgusting actions, such as dog fighting. But, the man has paid his debt to society. Why shouldn't he be allowed to continue his NFL career? I wish him the best, except for when he squares off against his former squad on December 6.

Go Falcons!!

*To see #7 do what he does best, click on the title of this post. Or, wait about a month and subscribe to the NFL Sunday Ticket on Dish Network.

Joe Cox is Ready

Just 22 days away from the 2009 college football season, most of the talk coming out of Athens is centered around Joe Cox. There is much speculation about how much of "Matt Stafford's shoes" he can fill. Don't worry about that. More knowledgeable people than myself, (Buck Belue, for one) have compared #14 to a David Greene-like leader. Not because of the number on his back, but because of his leadership both on and off the field. Cox may not have the strongest arm in college football, but he does have a very good grasp on the Georgia offense.

Following a stellar career at Independence H.S. in North Carolina, Joe Cox was rated the #7 QB prospect by Rivals.com. The 5th year senior is poised and able to perform under pressure. For further evidence, one shouldn't look any further than 2006. Trailing Colorado by 13 points in the 3rd quarter, Coach Richt benched some dude named Stafford and sent Cox into the game. Joe took control and calmly led the Bulldog offense to 2 tremendous TDs. The Dawgs were down 13-7, as 50 stingy little seconds began to tick off the 4th quarter clock. Taking command of the moment, Cox threw a 21 yard 6-strike to Martrez Milner. All of a sudden, the game was tied at 13. It seemed surreal, when Brandon Coutu's PAT gave Georgia it's first lead of the day. It was a scrawny, little one point lead. But, that's all it took to defeat the Buffaloes. "If we can't score two times, we don't deserve to wear Gs on our helmets," Cox later told the press.

On that breath taking day in Athens, glory didn't come easily. But, Joe Cox was able to do something Matt Stafford couldn't. He led a previously ineffective Georgia offense into the endzone. More importantly, he delivered his team from a long afternoon of adversity, and drove the Dawgs to victory. Georgia fans, don't worry about Joe Cox. The signal caller from North Carolina will do just fine in 2009.

*Click on the title of this post to see Joe Cox save UGA from a likely defeat.

Thanks For Reading

I just want to take time to say thanks to all of you for encouraging me to start this blog. Without your support, this site wouldn't exist. I truly appreciate your input and loyalty. Thank you for supporting me. This is post #100. I look forward to writing 100 more.

Sincerely,
The Robster.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

SEC '09: What I Don't Wanna See

Here's a brief list of what I don't want to see happen during the 2009 SEC Football season.

#1: I'll kick start this post by actually venturing outside the league a little. Sounds odd, but hear me out. In 2009, I don't wanna see any police brutality vs the fans, anywhere. Following a stunning upset of Virginia Tech last season, ECU fans triumphantly stormed the field. Unfortunately for quite a few Pirates fans, the state troopers decided to conduct themselves in a manner better suited for the UFC. Some of the fans were thrown around like rag dolls and unjustly beaten up. I must say for the record, that I have the utmost respect for all men and women who choose to serve and protect our communities. But in this situation, the cops were out of line. I would hate to see a recurrence of this event, whether it be in the SEC or any other league.

#2: Another Blackout backfire on the Bulldogs. Last season, Alabama coaches stated that UGA was wearing black, because the Dawgs were going to their own funeral. To make matters worse, the Crimson Tide proved those words prophetic. At halftime, the score was 31-0 and Georgia's title hopes were laid to rest inside of a stunned Sanford Stadium.

#3: Urban Meyer proudly clinging to another crystal football. There's no need for me to comment any further on this one.

#4: Eric Berry with the ball in his hands. The latest rumor out of Knoxville, is that #14 and WR Nukeese Richardson are both getting reps at "QB" in the Wild Vol formation. Eric Berry is one of college football's most exciting players. I don't wanna see him touch the rock, any more than he will from his DB position. The kid is electrifying. But, he plays for the bad guys.

#5: Paul Johnson's crazy techsters breaking through Bulldog "tackles." Jonathan Dwyer and Roddy Jones ran right through the Georgia defense and led their Jackets to an upset victory over UGA in 2008. That ain't 'sposed to happen in Athens. Actually, it ain't 'sposed to happen period. Georgia owns gt. That's just how it goes.

#6: South Carolina find a leader at the QB position, who can ignite Spurrier's "Cock N Fire" offense. (Just for the record, I didn't create that terminology. That's what the Gamecocks call it). Anchored by Ladi Ojiboye, Clifton Geathers, and Eric Norwood, the South Carolina defense will be nasty. Is this the year that Spurrier finally elevates his program and makes Sloth Carolina relevant?

#7: Lane Kiffin succeed at Tennessee. Monte's boy comes across as an arrogant little punk. This guy reminds me of a pre-NFL tenured coach named Steve Spurrier. Completely classless. Hopefully, Kiffin will have the same amount of success in Knoxville, as he did out in Oakland.

#8: Injuries. Although it's a part of the game, I hope to see a much healthier season in the SEC. Last year, Georgia suffered many crucial blows to the depth chart. Forgive me if it sounds like I'm making excuses, but we did not see the real Dawgs in 2008. There are so many talented athletes in the SEC. I hope to see every team compete at it's strongest level in 2009.

#9: Ohio State or Oklahoma "compete" in the BCS Championship Game. These teams have been nothing more than glorified roadkill for elite SEC programs, such as Florida and LSU. Although I strongly despise USC, I'm hoping to see this PAC 10 "power" go into the title game with a flawless resume'. Then...get destroyed by whoever wins the SEC Championship Game. The Trojans are due for a southern styled beat down.

#10: Another 3-2 affair in the Auburn vs Mississippi State series. Defense wins championships, but 5 total points is a bit absurd. Hopefully, someone will at least get into the endzone once on September 12.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

SEC Football Preview

Although I'm excited about the upcoming college football season, I'm less than thrilled with the quality of season opening games. In the first of only 3 enticing matchups, South Carolina will face the Wolfpack of N.C. State over in Raleigh. Last year, Tom O'Brien's squad posted a 6-7 record, which included a loss to Rutgers in the Papajohns.com Bowl. But, I can't wait to see if heralded QB Russell Wilson can deliver against a stingy South Carolina defense. In 2008, Wilson threw 17 touchdowns and just 1 interception. As a Georgia fan, it will be nice to get a preview of Stephen Garcia and the Gamecocks offense. On the defensive side of the ball, senior South Carolina LB Eric Norwood had 9 sacks and 19.5 tackles for loss last year. He's fun to watch, when your team ain't playin' against his squad. This game will be broadcasted on ESPN and ESPN360.com at 7PM on Thursday September 3.

Two days later, the 2009 season officially begins. The first week of football is highlighted by Georgia's trip to Stillwater, Oklahoma and Alabama's invasion of the Georgia Dome. The Dawgs are facing a much tougher Oklahoma State team than the one they devoured in Athens to open up the 2007 season. Junior QB Zac Robinson leads a dynamic Cowboys offense that averaged over 200 yards rushing AND passing in 2008. #11 is a versatile QB, who can also rack up yards on the ground. Last year, Robinson threw for over 3,000 yards and rushed for over 500. The Oklahoma State signal caller posted 25 passing TDs and ran for 8 more. Can Georgia's defense keep him out of the endzone? What about the Dawgs' DBs? Can they contain playmaking WR Dez Bryant? You can get the answers at 3:30 PM, by watching the game on ABC.

In the nightcap, Alabama and Virgina Tech converge upon the Georgia Dome at 8 PM. This game will also be shown on ABC. The Crimson Tide will field one of the nastiest defenses in the nation, fueled by the presence of big Terrence Cody at DT. His supporting cast includes fellow All SEC caliber athletes in LB Rolando McClain and CB Javier Arenas. The Tide will need to find a replacement for graduated QB John Parker Wilson. Junior Greg McElroy will likely take over the position. If he struggles, highly touted freshman, A.J. McCarron could get some immediate PT.

As far as the rest of the SEC is concerned, September 5 is littered with extremely lame non-conference matchups. I won't be paying much attention to games such as Charleston Southern at Florida or Missouri State at Arkansas. Ole Miss travels to Memphis in a rare Sunday afternoon game on September 6. I might tune in for a quarter or two, just to get a look at Jevan Snead and Dexter McCluster.

*Click on the title of this post to watch SEC Plays of the Year 2008.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

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Monday, August 3, 2009

"We" The Fans

I'm going out on a limb here, but I would guess that at least 91% of football fans never played one down of college or pro pigskin. The last time I played the game, I was in Junior High. To be honest, that's a stretch. I should have said the last time I was on a roster, I was in Junior High. Don't get me wrong, I logged some "PT." But, it was mainly when our opponents wanted to take a knee and run out the clock. I didn't care. I was proud to wear my uniform to the Ryan's buffet for lunch. Made me look cool. I used to dodge the question, "Did ya'll win?"
"Yes, I will have seconds," I'd say. "Another plate, please."
But, that's besides the point.

As fans, we are all very passionate about the team(s) we support. Just listening to the Redcoat Marching Band play their warm up exercises gives me goose bumps and makes me wish I had the talent, discipline, and work ethic to wear a true Georgia "G" on my chest. When I talk to other Dawg fans, all of us use the term "we" when speaking about UGA. But in reality, "we" the fans are looking at things from an outside perspective. Are we wrong for that?

I'd say (censored text) NO!! What's your opinion?