Game day post, having the Benz edition

Hell, I don’t have a clue what’s gonna happen today.  I never had an inkling that Auburn would destroy the Dawgs three weeks ago, so anything I think about the SECCG should be taken with an enormous grain of salt.

That being said, I think this team and staff has enough of a sense of pride for history not to repeat itself.  Not being blown out doesn’t equal winning, though.  That’ll require a few things we didn’t see on the Plains, like better line play on both sides of the ball, more creative coaching by Chaney, special teams contributions and, of course, minimizing the fuck ups and loss of composure that led to the wheels falling off the wagon three weeks ago.

Can they do it?  Well, I’ve already given you the reason for my doubts they’ll do so.  Between getting the team focused and slaying the historical dragon that’s plagued this program for decades, Kirby’s got a monster of a coaching job to do today.  That being said, this staff has already exceeded my expectations this season, so what’s one more unexpected pleasure?

I’ll be on the edge of my seat today at 4PM, with my fingers crossed.  GATA, Dawgs.  And, oh, yeah…

Have at it in the comments, folks.

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187 responses to “Game day post, having the Benz edition

  1. Today is the day the Dawgs get to flip the script on past shortcomings and bring home our first ‘Ship in 12 years. 2017 marks the official beginning of the good ‘ole days!

    I’m feeling more confident in the win after attending the SEC coaches luncheon and listening to Gus. Don’t think Kerryon will be able to do much and will be surprised if he is even in the game in the second half.

    We have Nick and Sony (and others) leading this team; they have dumbasses like Trigga Tray and are drunk on Cammy Cam juice. I’ll take that all day long!

    Today is about Georgia: Not going to concern myself about anything else today other than the Dawgs and this game. This includes UT, Ole Miss, Jimbo, Bama/OSU, Miami, Libs vs Trump, Matt Lauer, or Rocket Man.

    For those among us that go into this game with a stutter or bitch ass thoughts (like Charlottedawg yesterday) , I say man the fuck up if you are headed down to MBS or sell your tix to a Dawg fan that will!! Don’t bring any negative shit into that stadium. Dawgs have not gotten the chance to play for something meaningful all that often – today is not the day to be a wussy!

    Link to Charlottedawgs comments (scroll up a wee bit), this is a prime example of thinking like a bitch – https://blutarsky.wordpress.com/2017/12/01/the-sad-poetry-of-one-game-away/?c=560101#comment-560101

    And, if the sun does not shine on the Dawg Nation today, we will NOT have to wait another 5 years to get back here!! Finally, we (well, Kirby) are building a real Mean Machine in Red and Black!!

    GATA!!!!

    P.S- to all you closet Kirby haters and other myopic, self hating “fans”: I truly hope you are able to finally get your mind right and enjoy today!! To quote a great man and former coach of ours, “life is too short”!

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  2. I’ve been as nervous as a cap crappin ground glass all morning !

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  3. JakeScott

    It just means more. Go Dawgs

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  4. Let’s get it done and knock the lid off this sucker!

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  5. Win or lose, it has been one fun ass ride getting here, and I have enjoyed every minute of it. The future is bright. Go Dawgs!

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  6. Jared S.

    I know disagree but venue and attendance means a LOT and will be the deciding factor in this game.

    Much will look the same – there will be more head-scratching moments from play-calling, missed assignments, dumb penalties, etc – but we won’t look out of control and the crowd is gonna make it feel close to a home game when we get the tigers backed into a corner.

    Down to ththe wire.
    UGA 27-24.

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    • Jared S.

      I hate submitting posts from my iPhone. Random words I type get deleted.

      Should read “I know coach smart would disagree”….

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  7. 3rdandGrantham

    I don’t bet but follow betting action trends, and how the line has moved in the last 24 is shocking. AU was a 2 point favorite yesterday. As of noon today the line has moved all the way to UGA being a 1.5 point favorite. According to Vegas, AU is the underdog; try swallowing that one.

    Apparently one of the most respected and successful sports bettors rolled in and dumped a ton on UGA, which helped move the line. Vegas obviously knows something; doesn’t mean we will win, but it’s a good omen.

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  8. W Cobb Dawg

    Chubb, Michel, Swift, Wims, Godwin, Hardman & more. We’ve got all the weapons an OC could ask for. Just gotta get em the ball and give em a shot to do their thing. Goooo Dawgs!!!!

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  9. TMC DAWG

    Dawgs, You got this far might as well WIN IT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!

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  10. Scott

    I truly have no clue how this game will go. Every bloody minute seems to be like an hour and of course even though it’s supposed to be a 4et game since it’s a spectacle we’ll be lucky to get a 4:20 kickoff.

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  11. AusDawg85

    I don’t believe we can win a close game. I do believe, and predict, that we will RTDB and Auburn will quit. Dawgs roll 42 – 24. (Symmetry…).

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    • Macallanlover

      Nobody wants you to be right more than I but thinking a running attack against that front seems like a long shot. And 42 is really optimistic. If we get that many, Fromm will have over 300 yards and 3 TDs. I think our running game has to look different if we succeed on the ground. We are capable but just feel scoring comes in non-conventional ways today, but I DGAS, just win baby. Let’s get the 1st rings for this team.

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    • For a number of the reasons Mac mentioned, I think we have to win a close game. I just don’t see us consistently knocking their DLs off the ball. Therefore, the offense is going to look constipated at times. I would be saying the same thing about Alabama.

      I would love to be proven wrong 😉

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  12. Eldawg

    Gus is sh*t out of luck today, Auburn is hardwired to self-destruct. 😉

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  13. Dancin' Bear

    I can’t believe the complete line of bullshit CBS is airing on Trey Mathews.

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  14. ViewsfromtheSouth

    Every time Georgia has committed a 15 yard penalty, something bad has happened.

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  15. D as in Dawg

    This is some bullshit officiating! Fix is in.

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  16. ugafidelis

    Late hit on Roquab right there.

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  17. Doggoned

    Well, opening drive truly sucked. Defense couldn’t get off the field, no small thanks to 🦓 refs.

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  18. Now I’m worried. Afraid the Dawgs best chance might be to remove this damned QB from the action. In a thoroughly noble way, of course.

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  19. Kdawg

    Going to be a long day!

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  20. Scoring first guarantees nothing. See 11/11/17. Sic ‘EM.

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  21. Nashville West

    Already turned sound off. Did Nessler go to auburn?

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  22. Ellis

    Chaney has no idea.

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  23. Bo

    Welp, our second tiger eagle ass raping of the year is under way. Clearly we have no answer for the pass rush. Gonna get ugly again.

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  24. Scott

    Well. Looks like both lines brought their roller skates again. And the defense brought the gun to shoot themselves in the feet with dumb penalties again. And how in the fuck do you have to call a TO for not having enough offensive players on the field???

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  25. W Cobb Dawg

    Running the exact same offensive game plan and expecting different results is nuts Chaney. Where’s the adjustments to neutralize the rush?

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  26. Cosmic Dawg

    4th and 1 in this game you have to go for it imho unless you’re really pinned down back behind the 35 or something. The best punting team is not going to win this game.

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  27. Scott

    Wow. Can SEC refs fuck us more?

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  28. Ya just never can rely on refs! you gotta put it out of doubt.

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  29. dawgman3000

    These refs are awful.

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  30. TN Dawg

    Bitch about the refs if you like, but we are getting our dicks knocked in the dirt.

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  31. ViewsfromtheSouth

    If this is a 2010 SECCG part 2, Kirby Smart has lost tons of good will and people are going to be absolutely FURIOUS at him if no changes are made afterward. He will have to fire Chaney to keep the pitchforks away.

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  32. AusDawg85

    Somewhere Penn Wagers is nodding in approval.

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  33. Scott

    How about we focus on just tackling the RB instead of trying to hurt him with late hits? Does anyone think that Auburn doesn’t have a medical staff who will shoot him up with anything legal or not?

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  34. TN Dawg

    Needed that!

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  35. ViewsfromtheSouth

    Finally. Needs to end in points at least and maybe the team will calm down.

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  36. TN Dawg

    Who is that #18 kid? Haven’t seen him play this year.

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  37. Doggoned

    TE sighting — in the freaking end zone!!

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  38. Cosmic Dawg

    AND WATCH CBS ON MY LAPTOP IS LOUSY.

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  39. Scott

    Thank god we’re finally blitzing this kid.

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  40. TN Dawg

    Now we got these c*cksuckers on their heels!

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  41. Raleighwood Dawg

    That was a bullsh*t call to take away that touchdown.

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  42. Scott

    Apparently Auburn has a bagman for the SEC officials too.

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  43. More officiating abnormalities. I’ll be remembering those 4 points. GAWD!

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  44. Doggoned

    Don’t know about the football gods, but damn, that was a cheap call on the “pick” play.

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  45. Cosmic Dawg

    3rd and goal on the two. RTDB twice, Kirby. RTDB twice.

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  46. Ellis

    Is this the same crew from last game?

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  47. AusDawg85

    I’ve seen many a poorly officiated game. Never have I seen such blatant cheating. The SEC league office has no shame.

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  48. dawgman3000

    It’s obvious that we have to beat the SEC office as well as Auburn.

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  49. playmakers in space

    We just got robbed of a TD. That was not a pick. Auburn played it wrong.

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    • Uglydawg

      It was enough to give the ref an excuse to apply some more vaseline. The roughing the passer call was ticky tack and only to save Auburn.

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      • Scott

        The odd thing is why the fuck is Auburn being favored? They’d rather have a school from Hicksville Alabama than the biggest market in the south?

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        • Scott

          In the playoff I meant to say. I mean I know that Auburn has lots of alums as the backup school of the south but still.

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  50. Scott

    Has Auburn been called for a penalty yet?

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  51. Uglydawg

    Oh my goodness. we are getting f’d like a yard dog.

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  52. Raleighwood Dawg

    Rock on, Roquan!

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  53. Scott

    The refs seem to think that they are the reason people tuned into the game.

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  54. TN Dawg

    Damn, that Mexican should have tried kicking the balls into the giant Dr. Pepper can. He sucked mucho!

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  55. Scott

    Lol. A billion dollar company gives away 125k and I’m supposed to give a shit? They spend more than that on five seconds of commercial time.

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  56. Uglydawg

    End of half. Whew…what a rollercoaster.
    Georgia’s three miscues (Sony fumbling the toss..Swift not turning to catch the short pass, and whatever the third one was…all in a row on an early drive). Stopping Auburn on the first series and getting a (snarky..ref making a statement) PI call to give them a first down…The 12 players on the field when the refs didn’t allow enough time to sub…The ticky tack roughing the passer call..the total blown and bull crap illegal pick call on the touchdown… and somehow we’re winning.
    We’ve outplayed Auburn. Not by a lot, but by at least 4 more points.
    The refs have been the reason we don’t have a better lead.
    They gifted Auburn the first drive after the Dawgs stopped them.
    But the Dawgs look like their catching fire.

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  57. Mayor

    First half assessment: The Dawgs are beating Auburn and the cheating SEC refs. Georgia up by three–should be up by at least seven. GATA!!

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  58. dawgman3000

    Any other trick play besides the flea flicker? Jeez

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    • Uglydawg

      Auburn had linemen down field on that late pass. No call of course. but he linemen had already sold out to the run…this is something AU gets away with hugely. Now theyre backin the game. That stupid ass trick play that killed our drive is about to cost us.

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  59. I’ve witnessed something very odd: Go on VegasInsiders.com, the gambling clearinghouse of sportsbooks, and the UGa-AU score has been listed as 16-7 since the 2nd Half began. What does it all mean? Are the Lizard People far behind?

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  60. TN Dawg

    Held Lorenzo in a bad way right there on that pass.

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  61. W Cobb Dawg

    Awbie is aggressive & trying long plays. Chaney dinks & dunks & trods. For goodness sake open it up & go for points!!

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  62. OMG! Don’t matter what the federales do in this game. Fortune favors the Dawgs!

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  63. TN Dawg

    Daquan Muckle?

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  64. TN Dawg

    Fellas, I hate to whine about officiating, but this is some bad officiating.

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  65. Uglydawg

    They just screwed us on the chop block call…These are some rotten bastards reffing this game. Should be arrested. Danielson is calling them out as he did on the Ilegal Pick. Slowly but surely f’ng the best team out of the win.

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  66. Mayor

    Another bad call. NOT a chop block. A cut block which is legal.

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  67. Can’t keep posting. But the Dawgs are playing too well to allow these blatant AU money penalties from derailing them. Keep choppin’, Dawgs.

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  68. Scott

    These mothereffing refs!!

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  69. Mayor

    NOT a face mask penalty. Pushed the Auburn player’s helmet–never touched the face mask. The fix is in!!

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  70. Uglydawg

    Now the fccemask call…that might have been real

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  71. AusDawg85

    This is not bad reffing, it’s pure cheating. Have never seen this in 50 years. Just WOW.

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  72. TN Dawg

    I’m surprised that punt wasn’t ruled down at the 1.

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  73. dawgman3000

    We may go down tonight, but our guys are chopping wood. I’m proud to be a fan of these guys.

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  74. TN Dawg

    That’s old school 27 right there.

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  75. Scott

    Even if we somehow manage to beat Auburn and the refs I’m sick of Chaney. There has to be someone more creative out there.

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  76. Uglydawg

    If we lose, it will be the biggest travesty of officials cheating in UGA history, and that’s quite an accomplishment.
    But they ain’t backing off.
    The better team is clearly being throttled by awful, awful officiating. Georgia is clearly the better team tonight. Should be up by 17 and starting to celebrate.

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  77. AusDawg85

    I don’t know what to think This score scares the hell out of me. The better team is getting screwed by the officiating and it’s not going to stop. D is going to need to find a way to stop another score, or even score one for themselves. I don’t have a problem with our O…the refs have stopped every great drive.

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  78. Scott

    Roooooooquan!!!

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  79. dawgman3000

    Holy cow! We just might pull this thing off boys!

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  80. TN Dawg

    Late hit!

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  81. Scott

    OMFG I thought that they were going to take another TD away when I saw the flag!

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  82. TN Dawg

    CFP here we come!

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  83. dawgman3000

    Don’t quite understand the emotions I’m feeling. Not use to this. Oh Lord!

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  84. AusDawg85

    SEC Office finally got through to the field judge…”Wrong team! Wrong team! Stop helping Auburn!”

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  85. Doggoned

    It ain’t over. Play smart.

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  86. Scott

    Now that’s what I’m fucking talking about!! Suck it Gus. You’re getting the dog beat out of you.

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  87. Uglydawg

    Dear gus…”He who laughs last, laughs best”.! BTW..we’re beating the eagle-crap out of you!

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  88. vectordawg

    Well, it looks like at least one team CAN play with the West!!!!

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  89. TN Dawg

    I’m glad Cheney finally read the comments section here. He used the pass to open up the run. He used the tight end. He ran to the edges instead of slamming the middle….geez, if the guy would just listen…

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  90. AusDawg85

    Well…the iPAD mini is now toast!!! Broke it in the air. Did THAT really just happen?!!!!

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  91. dawgman3000

    Just in from Mr. Conventional Wisdom:

    D’Andre Swift is swift.

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  92. AusDawg85

    This is the slowest clock in the universe!!!!

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  93. MLB2

    How ’bout them Dawgs! Auburn goes from hottest team to 3 loss afterthought. I love it! Great job coaches, players and fans. Lid blown off.

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  94. AusDawg85

    One of the best officiated games ever. Very professional and fair.

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  95. dawgman3000

    Oh no! I hope Lamont and Sony are ok.

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  96. AusDawg85

    Mrs. Malzahn just left the stadium to go shop for curtains for the new house in Fayettville.

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  97. vectordawg

    Someone tell Gus, “You May have beat the shit out of us but we just rubbed your noses in it!”

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  98. mwo

    We whipped the cat shit out of them.

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  99. dawgman3000

    Wonder if Gus leaves for Arkansas after this.

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  100. Ellis

    I think this is called game control!

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  101. Uglydawg

    Has anyone else noticed that our players aren’t acting the dancing fool on the sidelines like Auburn did on NOV. 11. ? Class is as class does!

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  102. stuckinred

    Cheney’s a bum! GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~

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  103. Uglydawg

    Man…GP just put the hammer down on tOSU. He endorsed Alabama as the fourth team… Said the committee pretty much shit in their mess kit by putting tOSU in last year!

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  104. stuckinred

    GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~GO DAWGS!!!~

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  105. Dolly Llama

    Gotamighty Dawgs! I love everybody!

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  106. Raleighwood Dawg

    I guess the Gus Bus can load up and head on out to Arky now …

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  107. Doggoned

    Fine evening down here, Larry!

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  108. Uglydawg

    Thank You Sony and Nick for coming back this year!!!! You made it happen!
    And thank you R…you are a beautiful beast!…
    And how great is it that Rodrigo scored the winning points?

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  109. Mayor

    Georgia beat Auburn and the cheating SEC refs both. And the Auburn OL held on every play all the way until the end–no flags.

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  110. Rival

    !!!!!!

    That is all.

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  111. 3rdandGrantham

    That’s what’s up. Dawgs on Top.

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  112. dawgman3000

    Go Dawgs and have great night everyone.

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  113. Scott

    Goooooooo Georgia Bulldogs!!!

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  114. DawgFlan

    Bravo Dawgs!!! SEC Champs. Auburn and the refs can suck it, I love errbody else. Let the bourbon flow… See you in the CFP.

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  115. playmakers in space

    It was all worth it, The 2012 SEC championship. 2007 Dawgs getting shut out. 28-3. 2012 NFC Title Game. ’96 World Series. ’97 NLCS. ’98 NLCS. Uh, a lot of Braves losses in the playoffs. It was all worth it. I love this team. GO DAWGS GO.

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  116. Hunkering Hank

    Thank you, Jesus.

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  117. Cojones

    Thanks to the coaches and players for standing up to their end of the toughness bargain. Teamwork was evident throughout the game and consisted of the Championship variety. This beautiful bunch of kids just put the “G” back into the UGA pride cupboard and anything else this second year of CKS is gravy.

    Thanks to this whole mess of Dawgs for the stubborn competitiveness shown that can take this team to the Nattie. You were men among boys tonight.

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