Call off the "Dawgs"

Three years ago, if you would have told me that tonight's Georgia vs Georgia tech game would be the most pivotal moment in Mark Richt's career, I would have laughed at you. Well, I ain't laughin' now. At 5-6, UGA desperately needs to win this one.

Overall, Mark Richt has done a remarkable job as leader of the Dawg Pound in Athens. However, many fans have started directing angry barks in his direction. You see, some of the fan base has become disenchanted with the Richt regime, due to a couple of sub par seasons, including this one. Most of them wish to see a new coaching staff brought into Athens. But, sometimes the best move is the one you don't make.

Legendary coaches Vince Dooley, Bobby Bowden, and Joe Paterno all struggled at some point during their tenures. But, these men were given an opportunity to turn things around and elevated their programs to national prominence. Mark Richt deserves that same chance.

Regardless of tonight's outcome, I hope to see Richt remain in Athens.

Thanks to the talented sports writers at the AJC for giving me and the rest of their readers some valuable insight into this topic.

Go Dawgs...GATA!! Wreck tech countdown: 1 Hour, 48 minutes.

Clean, old fashioned me

Bulldog fans, you've got to admit one thing...you love this site. And who can blame you? The kid (yours truly) is pretty dang good. Humility aside, nobody covers Georgia sports better than the talented writers over at the AJC. In today's Tim Tucker article, Dawg QB Aaron Murray is quoted as saying, "If I had a broken leg, I'm going to play in this game."

Now, that's not a shot at the institute of technology's Josh Nesbitt, who is currently sidelined with a broken arm. But if it was, this post would be a lot more fun to write. However, there's no mud slingin' here. Not yet, anyway. Keep reading...

At this point in their 5-6 season, you might ask, "What makes Senior Night at UGA meaningful?" Georgia Tech does. Not because Paul Johnson's jackets are some sort of powerhouse program. They ain't. Look no further than their 6-5 record, which includes 4 Atlanticly Crappy Conference losses and one to (gasp) Kansas.

Records and lame jokes temporarily put aside, tech seems to bring out the best in Mark Richt's Dawgs (8-1 vs gt). Oh, and there's some kind of an old fashioned hatred thing involved, as well.

Georgia is fighting a desperate battle towards bowl eligibility and looks to continue its dominance over the Screech-like kids from the flats. On the flip side, those pesky jackets would love to make sure that the only bowling the Bulldogs can do, is at the Brunswick lanes in Athens.

So, who's gonna win? Click on the title of this post. Okay, that video could be considered inconclusive. Georgia wins, because that's what they do best... BEAT GT!!

Soapboxin' Bulldog

You may have read the title of this post and started thinking, "Oh Lord, Rob's gonna lose his mind on this one." Not a bad guess. But, to quote Lee Corso, "Not so fast, my friend."

4-5 is what it is... a record. And an ugly one at that. But, what I've recently learned, is that sometimes the intangibles in life matter more than statistics. Have I lost you yet? Well, the lunatic fringe (which I used to resemble) has already checked out, or will call me crazy later...like it matters.

Mark Richt's Georgia Bulldogs don't quit. So, why should we? The 2010 season has been filled with adversity and unkind endings. What matters most, is how we handle it. Week after week, the Dawgs have left their heart on the field. So, this is gut check time for us... the fans. And, regardless of what has transpired, there is no reason to fold our tents. It's time to rally around this team with unrivaled loyalty and support.

With Mark Richt at the helm, better days truly lie ahead. What happened Saturday is history. All things considered, I am still proud to wear a Georgia logo on my cap. It's time for the Bulldog Nation to hunker down and stand firmly behind the Red and Black! Let's show them the strength of our heart. Go Dawgs!!

Click on the title of this post, ya'll.