After dropping the ball somewhere in the vicinity of Missouri’s goal line, J.J. Holloman sounds like a man who’s had his come to Jesus meeting and walked away convinced.
Holloman already has a plan the next time he’s nearing the end zone: “I’m tucking it. I’m tucking it. I’m not dropping it. I’m holding it the whole time.”
Good on him. Now we’ve just got to worry about the next Dawg who wants to look cool at the end of a big play.
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How about this. As a rule, when you cross the goal line, you must hand the ball to the referee before celebrating with your team mates. That does three things.
It shows respect to the Zebra, and gives you a little pause before letting lose and obviously insures the ball crosses the plain.
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Totally agree…………I posted the same elsewhere and added that CKS should name it the “Chubb Rule”
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My memory tells me that Herschel did that exact thing, every time…
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That ball wasn’t heavy in 1980. I blame Nike.
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Todd Gurley did it in his first game as well. Dropped it a yard out.
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Let it be known to the young people, “Handing the ball to the referee after a touchdown is so cool.”
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As long as you are the end zone when you hand it over.
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Yes, how could anyone think dropping the ball is cool. I mean, do you like to be called stupid on national TV by millions? Sometimes, it can last a very long time before that isn’t your primary calling card to those who remember you.
To be clear, I didn’t think it was out at the goalline but it wasn’t because he was thinking at all. I hate it for him, he he is finally getting his shot, and may be one of our Top 4 guys, and then pulls this silliness. He will get an opportunity to redeem himself. I doubt he thinks it is cool now.
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Simple and eloquent. Why should this be hard for any UGA player to grasp and for Kirby to enforce? You don’t do this and you are held out the next game or quarter or something. 2×4 to the head, and all that……sometimes they are knuckleheads and you have to deal with them in simple terms.
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PLANE
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Joe Moorhead has a rule like that in place at Mississippi State. The rule is that when you score you 1. Hand the football to the ref, 2. Enjoy the moment with your teammates, and 3. Come have some fun with me. They have elaborate planned td celebrations with him that occur off the field.
I really like this policy. It focuses on ball security, avoiding penalties, staying to the good side of the refs, and reinforces the idea that the coaches are in control.
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Simple rule that’s easy to follow. I like it.
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How about this. As a rule, when you cross the goal line, you must hand the ball to Kirby.
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Humility is a week away.
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“Now we’ve just got to worry about the next Dawg who wants to look cool at the end of a big play.”
‘Cool’ is when the ref throws his arms straight up without a moment’s hesitation.
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Total dick move by Holloman. I said the same about Baker against SC, he was a total dick. I thought Kirby was going to fix that. There is an easy solution : Don’t be a dick.
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They are kids with lessons to learn, that’s all.
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Bullshit. They are old enough to die for their country, vote, buy a house, etc. Time to act like a man and not some “look at me” bitch.
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Seriously? You never did anything stupid at that age at work or in college? I understand the implications but the response is a little strong.
Regardless, I agree Kirby should highly encourage the team to put in on the end line or hand it to the official and then celebrate.
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Yes, seriously. This is not the same as making a mistake when you are learning something new. Those guys know better and did it anyway. You ever been in the Army? You do the equivalent of what those guys did and let me know what the Sgt. has to say about it. His response will be more than “a little strong”.
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You don’t think Kirby gave him the drill instructor stuff in practice Yesterday, much less on the sideline at the game? Lighten up Francis.
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Glad you agree with me. You’ve made progress.
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Coach doing it and holding him accountable is one thing, Kirby’s the adult and the coach. I am not the coach and calling it the way you did was out of line.
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I have a strong opinion on it because the whole thing was ridiculous and inexcusable. I don’t care if you think my comment was out of line or not. Unless you have been appointed GTP hall monitor by the Senator, please STFU.
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“Hey! You kids get off my lawn!”
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Whoop tee-fucking-doo.Who in th fuck are YOU telling any goddamn body to shut up. Sound like some lifer fuck to me.
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I love the perfection that is demanded by imperfect fans.
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Bullshit. Gurkha is absolutely correct. Two weeks before should’ve been enough example to burn it in every player’s mind permanently.
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Yeah, because Army guys never do dumb shit more than once…smh.
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There’s a dick here alright, but it’s not JJ.
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Think you should go find another hobby. Like kicking cats, or something.
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I don’t particularly like cats, but would never kick one. I’ve never seen a cat do something as stupid as what Baker and Holloman did.
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Y’all get them damn kids off Ghurka’s lawn! And take them damn kittens with ya!
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Then you haven’t seen much.
Question – have you always been a miserable cunt, or did you just accidentally consume a whole tube of laxative last night?
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Why do you think I’m miserable for calling it like it is. Why are you such a dumbass pussy. (He started it).
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I have a really low tolerance for idiots who “tell it like it is,” which, unsurprisingly, is rarely ever “like it is.” In almost every case, people who claim to “tell it like it is” are assholes who have a narrow-mind and a distorted perception of the world around them, and no desire to change.
So yeah, you seem like a miserable cunt.
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ChiliPot meet ChiliKettle.
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I very rarely speak in absolutes, that’s your department. But in this case I am right. Those guys knew they should not drop the ball at the goal line and they did it anyway. It was no mistake. How about I replace the word “dick” with “knucklehead”. It was a knucklehead move and they were knuckleheads for doing it. There, everybody happy. I now realize you are attacking me for my political views not because you disagree with what I said. Pathetic. By the way the Senator said to leave that shit in the playpen.
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https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-be-direct-without-being-a-jerk-2011-2
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No, I’m calling you out for being a miserable cunt. Has nothing to do with your politics.
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You’re the only miserable cunt around here Chili. You’ve proven that many times.
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You seem fun.
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Why do you want to call the kid a dick? I doubt very seriously if you have the balls to call him that to his face.
They made a mistake. You ever made one, jackass?
Grow up.
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It wasn’t a mistake, jackass. They knew not to do it and did it anyway. If my language is too harsh for your sensitive ears, I suggest you grow up. Did you even ask your mom for permission to get on the internet.
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Unironically bitching about sensitivity while getting your vagina in a twist over the manner in which a 19 year old scored a touchdown to own the libs.
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I hate people sometimes…Okay, most of the time.
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I’m in favor of removing people from the planet because we all suck.
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Speak for yourself. I’m perfect.
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Dang. I bet you had the same thoughts when Chris Conley screwed up and caught that ball. What a dick! He needs to get his head in the game and stop thinking about being on ESPN!
Yeah, you’re a moron that #neverletteredinshit
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Gurkha’s delivery may not be statesman like but he’s basically right. J.J. Knew better after baker did it against SC if he didn’t know it before and he decided to do it anyway. Yes he’s young, and yes we all do stupid things, and we did more of them when we were that age. But it is selfish and stupid and honestly it was kind of a dick move when you look at it in that light. Saying so doesn’t mean you hate him or that you’re a horrible person. Also, maybe Gurkha just had a bad day. I don’t get why his description of the play was a big deal. And Chili, I don’t know who told you that you are the bouncer around here but a little bit of you goes a long way when it comes to stuff like this little exchange. Act like a turd in the playpen where none of the rest of us have to smell.it.
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You’re pretty much correct on all points, Mike. I guess using the word “dick” triggers some people somehow. In the future I will use the word “knucklehead” when discussing situations like this. I certainly don’t hate either of the players involved. They’re great players who I enjoy watching. Doug’s post is a good example of someone who didn’t think about what is going on. Conley didn’t make a mistake, he thought the ball was thrown to him. He did the best he could. The same can’t be said about Holloman and Baker’s plays. I actually feel sorry for Chili, he has serious emotional problems. It’s just when someone shoves you, it’s hard not to shove back. Anyway, thanks for the post.
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No problem,man. I totally get the being shoved/shoving back thing. I try not to get into that on the internet because there is no way to win. IT just escalates and whoever is the most determined to get the last word will get it. The thing is, Chilli is probably alright in normal life (versus internet world) and we would probably both like him. But to me, this place is so much more enjoyable since the instituting of the playpen. The need some people have to turn every single disagreement or even suspicion of disagreement into a political argument or a “oh you’re one of those guys…” arguments can only be met there now. I guess. I’ve stayed away from there. But I do know the blog in general isn’t nearly as hostile and pissy as it was before. That was my main beef with Chilli here was that it seemed like he wanted to take us there anyway. Oh well. Tomorrow will be better, dude. Go Dawgs.
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Or in the future, you can get over yourself and not take player mistakes as a personal affront You don’t seem to get that it’s not your choice of words in themselves but the underlying sense of asshole entitlement that made your posts obnoxious. In advance of your insulting response, you can fuck off.
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^ What Ruckus said.
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You’re the asshole, you little dipshit. It wasn’t a personal affront, you lying piece of shit. See it’s easy to act like a 12 yo. Now you and Chili can go back to sucking each other.
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Nice try.
Here are your first two posts on the matter:
“Total dick move by Holloman. I said the same about Baker against SC, he was a total dick. I thought Kirby was going to fix that. There is an easy solution : Don’t be a dick.”
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“Bullshit. They are old enough to die for their country, vote, buy a house, etc. Time to act like a man and not some “look at me” bitch.”
and then you follow up with “Doug’s post is a good example of someone who didn’t think about what is going on.”
Ok…..
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“HEY CHILI LET ME TELL YOU HOW YOU’RE NOT THE BOUNCER AROUND HERE – I AM!”
Blow me.
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Do what 34 did. Hand the ball to the official
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Officials still made the right call. Don’t understand why there seemed to be so much controversy. To me, his foot clearly crossed the goal line before he dropped it. With all of that said…I understand why Kirby was upset, just hold on to the ball and maybe hand it to the ref as Athens said…
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They need to do what Forest Gump did. Don’t drop the ball and stop running until the crowd yells “stop (insert players name here)!”
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LOL!…that would work. May get a delay of game though, but still get 6.
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Both feet, both arms, his torso and head can cross the goal line but if the ball does not cross the goal line it is not a touchdown.
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Yes, you are right…..it is the instant it breaks the plane of the goal line. Misspoke, to me…it still looked as though the ball broke the plane when he stepped across.
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Carry the ball to the sideline. Hand it to the official. Run out the back of the end zone with it. Kneel with it in the middle of the end zone lettering. Cradle it like a baby. Do anything but drop it in the field of play. We are stupid lucky that Holloman’s showboating was not a 14 point swing the wrong way.
These guys’ ambition is to possess the ball in the end zone. Why do they try to do that for the smallest possible amount of time? It simply does not compute for me at all.
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Kirby said it himself: We live in an “it’s all about me” culture.
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Ironically, you seem exactly like the sort of person who bitches about “all about me” culture, and yet, literally makes everything about you. Like being personally affronted by a simple mistake by a young player and going on a wild tangent online about how your values are under attack.
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I respect that viewpoint, but I also see a signal of something else: last year’s team showed a lot of discipline, and this year’s team seems younger and less disciplined. I don’t really care about somebody celebrating, but that has to wait until the job is done. Score the touchdown first. That’s discipline, and I worry that a lack of discipline in this aspect of the game will appear elsewhere as well: keeping assignments, etc. Its supposed to be fun, but being successful requires an incredible level of focus.
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I think you accurately put a finger on a real issue: lack of discipline. I think this is due to the loss of senior leadership. I was concerned about that going into this season.
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We are a young team for sure…
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Chili, you lying piece of shit. Nothing in your post is true. You are obviously clinically insane. See a physician and get on medication as soon as possible. You’ll feel much better.
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Anyone catch Isaiah Crowell’s classy TD celebration a week ago against the Browns.
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This??
Stay classy…
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Video unavailable. But I have read what he did… Sad.
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If I recall correctly, the Browns broke a 32 game losing streak that night? IC had 32 yards in 16 carries? Yes sir, classy is as classy does.
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Isaiah was/is talented, but he was/is a POS. By the time he left, I didn’t give a damn if we ever won another game, I was cheering.
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But but but…..if he had stayed we could have redshirted Gurley. You know, like Knowshon. Roster management and all. ;0
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Hey, maybe the ball these days IS heavy…
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Chuckle. Nice Hershel reference.
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KIrby should have had Holliman taken to the side at practice, lined him up on the 40, had someone throw him the ball 50 times in a row and make him run it full speed through the back of the end zone to “teach” him how to properly handle the ball on a td.
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Exactly – with the entire team watching. I know these players are young men, barely not kids, but the expectations have been high on and for them since HS. And to play in the top conference in the country, its not like they have never heard lectures and coaching about responsibility and maturity and focus. They are a different breed of athlete with a higher sense of accomplishment. Act like it, especially with something as fundamental as handling the ball correctly. You may now all label me as ‘curmudgeon’. Peace.
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Roswell Dawg,
Your response wasn’t delivered like a curmudgeon.
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JJ will watch all of his teammates run a drill where they show him what to do. All day. His teammates will hate it. He will only watch.
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Yea, all you armchair shitheads tell Kirby how he should do his job.
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Make the entire team do the “Indian Run” & “Monkey Rolls” till the puke. Then repeat…..
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I’m still laughing at your “lifer” comment. Been a long time since i heard that term. However, Holloman deserves some wall-to-wall counseling over that stunt. Unfucknbelievable that he’d do the same shit after all the fuss from the earlier incident. You rock idawg. Got to get back to work.
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It hasnt hurt the team. I am sure the coaches are reminding everyone about ball security. Seems like a non-issue.
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You should have hear the call in dudes Sunday morning. Foaming at the mouth pissed, not unlike some of the comments here.
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They know it works, cause they read it somewhere…. : > )
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I barely, sort of, understand this from a D player…
The O players, especially the skill O players, not so much.
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I don’t think I’ve seen this much vitriol toward the team in a two touchdown win since…. ever.
Some of y’all really ought to consider doing something else on Saturdays.
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But if these Georgia boys don’t win me my Natty then my life has no worth!
/s
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Wait till we only beat UT by 21….I tend to agree, some folks cannot stand being happy.
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I’m far more bothered by the reaction of some of our fans to JJ’s dropped ball than I am by JJ’s dropped ball. For one thing, I have realistic expectations that JJ’s dropped ball has been properly addressed and won’t be a problem moving forward…
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This is how Tennessee players respond after scoring…and this is one of the reasons Butch Jones is a negative footnote in Tennessee coaching history. It’s a long way from dropping the ball a foot into the end zone and this little shit-show but discipline is called for and I’m sure CKS has already addressed it for the last time with conventional means. He’ll go nuclear on the next one.
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BTW…the audio on that clip is really something. Robots?
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Some of you are unbelievable. I know I was not perfect at 18. You’re not perfect now. It is a game. Attitudes like yours are not healthy. I am sure Kirby will deal with it.
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The amusing thing to me is, amidst the vitriol and lecturing, nobody’s bothered to mention the kid made a helluva play to catch the ball and score.
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Kid made a helluva play to catch the ball and score. FIFUs.
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Couldn’t have said it better myself! At least not FIRST.
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I really think the kid made a helluva play to catch the ball and score.
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Truth no credit for the play just a public flogging for the end zone actions.
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There is a large contingent of fans (not in any way unique to UGA) who really get their rocks off from watching middle aged men discipline teenagers (or, barring that, at least hearing that a middle aged man is properly disciplining a young man). It makes me uncomfortable…
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man…talk about taking an over-reaction to the dark side..I hope nobody gets their rocks off on that..but it may happen.
“a large contingent” ? That’s just crazy.
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I’m just glad none of the players give a damn about what the sorry ass fans think.
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Wow. There certainly is a buffet of comments on differing perspectives today! Thanks, everybody! Y’all and the Senator make this my favorite GA football blog to read!
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Radio rumor is the Georgia Touchdown Trashcan® will make its debut at the Tennessee game. 😉
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