Monthly Archives: August 2011

You don’t get much without giving.

If it helps any, Brian, I’d pony up the extra $2.59.

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Filed under It's Just Bidness

Reaching for different brass rings

Implicit in a discussion like this is the notion that winning the Mountain West is meaningless in and of itself.  The conference championship is never even mentioned. Can you imagine anyone ever dismissing an SEC title as a goal?

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Filed under It's Not Easy Being A Mid-Major, SEC Football

Wednesday morning buffet

One. More. Day. Groo wonders if we’re looking at an uptempo game Saturday night. Andy Staples’ college football fan’s prayer is pretty good. “We have forgiven Stephen for his transgressions,” Spurrier said.  Stop it, you’re killing me. SEC beat writers … Continue reading

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Filed under College Football, Georgia Football, It's Just Bidness, Media Punditry/Foibles, Phil Steele Makes My Eyes Water, SEC Football, The Evil Genius

Finding my religion

Dammit, Dawgs – how’m I supposed to maintain a detached coolness about Saturday night when you’re throwing out stuff like this? “John had his best practice (Tuesday),” defensive coordinator Todd Grantham said. “I mean I thought he was really dominant … Continue reading

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Filed under Georgia Football

So if he’d have just traded the jersey for some hookers…

Friend of the blog Bryant Denny has the same reaction to the one-game penalty imposed by the NCAA on the Miami players caught up in the Nevin Shapiro scandal that I have. What a load of crap.

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Filed under The NCAA

It’s a sign!

It’s all coming together, Dawgnation… Bill Goldberg is getting back in the ring. Does Nike design Pro Combat gear for wrasslers?

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Filed under Georgia Football

If you’re looking for a straw to grasp today…

Chris Petersen pays respect. Petersen says Georgia is "bigger and faster" than Boise State, and than Boise State normally sees.— Bronco Beat (@IDS_BroncoBeat) August 30, 2011 Of course, that could simply be his version of Dooley complimenting Directional A&M’s long … Continue reading

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Filed under Georgia Football

It’s all over but the shouting.

Personally speaking, I think Spencer ought to retire the Fulmer Cup (or at least rename it in Chizik’s honor) after this go ’round.  Nobody’s gonna touch that score… I hope. … Barring Georgia’s entire team going out and getting one … Continue reading

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Filed under Auburn's Cast of Thousands, Crime and Punishment

New depth chart announced.

Weiszer has the details. Ten Dream Teamers appear, although not Ray Drew.  Damned scooters. Malcome’s not there, which means he’s still banged up. What’s scary:  seeing the backup o-linemen in print. What’s not:  the depth at tight end (it looks … Continue reading

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Filed under Georgia Football

Not your regular SEC preseason predictions

Since I’m already on record as saying that I have no clue what to expect about Georgia’s performance this season, that makes it kind of hard to put together an SEC 2011 season projection as I usually have. But I’m … Continue reading

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Filed under SEC Football