Official SEC Football 2009

[symple19]

if redraiderinkorea started the thread then it got deleted in a general purging

rofl

[symple19]

Absolutely. I always mix a bunch of drinks on Jawja-Florida weekend. I hate that they are trying to phase out the nickname of "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party." But we know what's up. :toast

Unfortunately UGA is just gettin my hopes up by keepin it close.

Good, Good. Would love to get to that party someday and soak up some atmosphere. To hell with all the PC douchebags out there.

UF looked good today for a change

[DMX7]

if redraiderinkorea started the thread then it got deleted in a general purging

lol, what it deserves.

[Brutalis]

I haven't been on in a long while. My damn picks are pointless now.

Losing to Ole Miss sucked. But they dumped the bucket on Dale Nutt and acting as if they had won the SEC West. No class at all. I mean really? I bunch of semi talented dejected players fall this far from the top of the ranks to later feel this overjoyed in winning the game for Dale? Just wait till the game plan and recruits come in and Arkansas is supposed to win every year. Again.

Eastern Michigan fell to 0-8 after losing to the Hogs this week. Pretty bad, but they fought hard. Most of those teams give up.. you know the cupcake games. When the Hogs pulled out the rest of the depth chart they scored. They at least gave it their all start to finish. That's rare.

South Carolina will be a good game for the Hogs. Will Ryan step it up against a good defense is the question.. and it is so odd to see the ole ball coach play such defensive minded football. This man used to air it out like nothing.. and was one of the best ever to coach that..... this will be a good game for both schools.

[symple19]

I haven't been on in a long while. My damn picks are pointless now.

Losing to Ole Miss sucked. But they dumped the bucket on Dale Nutt and acting as if they had won the SEC West. No class at all. I mean really? I bunch of semi talented dejected players fall this far from the top of the ranks to later feel this overjoyed in winning the game for Dale? Just wait till the game plan and recruits come in and Arkansas is supposed to win every year. Again.

Eastern Michigan fell to 0-8 after losing to the Hogs this week. Pretty bad, but they fought hard. Most of those teams give up.. you know the cupcake games. When the Hogs pulled out the rest of the depth chart they scored. They at least gave it their all start to finish. That's rare.

South Carolina will be a good game for the Hogs. Will Ryan step it up against a good defense is the question.. and it is so odd to see the ole ball coach play such defensive minded football. This man used to air it out like nothing.. and was one of the best ever to coach that..... this will be a good game for both schools.

Sup man. AU pulled out some revenge for ya by beating em. They were severely overhyped.

I don't see any reason the Hogs can't win against South Carolina. The Cocks have a nice defense but are iffy at best on the offensive side. I think part of the reason Spurrier doesn't air it out so much is because he still doesn't have the type of QB he wants. He plays to his teams strength instead, which is a ball control offense. Whoever wins the TO battle will win the game, IMO

[symple19]

From the Atlanta Journal Constitution


Auburn lands ESPN’s No. 1 back in America, Michael Dyer
5:39 pm November 6, 2009, by Chip Towers

Michael Dyer, one of the top-ranked tailbacks in America, committed to Auburn on Friday.

Dyer (5-foot-8, 200), from Little Rock Christian in Little Rock, Ark., is considered the No. 1 running back in the country by ESPN, and No. 3 by Scout.com and Rivals.com. He chose the Tigers over Arkansas, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Florida and Alabama.

The big question is how Dyer’s commitment will affect the nation’s otehr top-rated backs. Marcus Lattimore of Duncan, S.C., and Lache Seastrunk of Temple, Texas, ranked 1 and 2 by the other services, were also considering Auburn.

The general thought was that two backs of that ilk wouldn’t go to the same school. But Dyer insists there is a possibility that Lattimore could also end up on the Plains.

“The last few weeks, me and Marcus Lattimore have had conversations and sent texts back and forth trying to figure out what’s going on and to see if he’s going to go to Auburn or not,” Dyer told ESPN’s JC Shurburtt. “I told him it would be great for both of us to come out there and tag-team and run the ball. He seemed to be very respectful like he would fit into Auburn. I have been working on him to get him to commit there. He’s a nice guy and it would be pretty amazing to get him to commit to Auburn.”

Lattimore is also considering Georgia (along with South Carolina, North Carolina, Penn State and Florida State) but has long been considered a South Carolina lean.

This is huge for Auburn. Now the question is will either Seastrunk or Lattimore decide to come to the plains as well. Lattimore and Dyer know each other, so that looks like a possibility. Lache Seastrunk has been reported time and again to be favoring Auburn, along with his cousin (and 4* WR prospect) Trovon Reed. I seriously doubt AU gets all 3, especially with Seastrunk being leaned on heavily by USC, but 2 of the 3 top running backs in the nation may very well end up as Auburn Tigers. Out-fucking-standing

War Damn Eagle!

[symple19]

Here's a video of all three backs, #s 1, 2, and 3 in the nation according to the major recruiting services. Dyer is #5, last in the video. Seastrunk is #15, first in the video

UhFRKxH29h0

[symple19]

Arkansas looks like it's going to beat USCe --- Coach Spurrier is throwing stuff on the sidelines...ROFL


Nice win for the Razorbacks

[symple19]

Alright Chili Dog. Game week. I'm picking Georgia because I just don't think Auburns defense is enough to stop you guys. Just too many unknowns when it comes to the Tigers. Which Todd will show up? Will the D get pressure? Can they stop the run?

The only constant all year has been the running game.

Thoughts?

I'll post more on this matchup as the week goes on

[Texas Chili Dog]

I'm picking UGA just so I can keep my preseason picks alive. I'm 9-for-9 so far. But I'm not feeling as good about this game now as I did when I made those picks.

[symple19]

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The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry – Auburn @ Georgia – Preview
By Matt Brock • on November 11, 2009
The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry will be nationally televised Saturday night where the 5-4 Bulldogs look to finish strong with a win against 7-3 Auburn. Samford stadium saw over 10,000 empty seats last week against Tennessee Tech, an obvious attempt by fans to show their displeasure with how the season has gone thus far in 2009. There should be a full house between the hedges for Auburn, and with this rivalry being a night game, fans should have plenty of time to get good and rowdy for this one. It appears on paper that Auburn should have the edge in this game, but the odds makers have Georgia favored by 4 points. Georgia desperately needs this win to secure a bowl invitation and extend the winning streak to 4 strait against Auburn.
Offensively Georgia does not match up well against the top offense in the Southeastern Conference. Auburn averages 450 yards and 35 point per game, and to scare you even more, they’re offense is unbelievably balanced. Chris Todd is having a great season and Ben Tate is running the ball very well. Darvin Adams leads the SEC with 9 touchdown receptions and has become Todd’s favorite target. Either way it doesn’t look good for the Dawgs facing this type of offense with all the struggles on defense this season. The good news is Auburn’s defense is actually worse than Georgia’s. Auburn ranks last in the SEC in scoring defense, giving up over 26 points per game.
Joe Cox will have AJ Green back, who says he’s at 100 percent, for Saturday night’s game. The Dawgs will need his playmaking ability to score points and keep up with the high scoring Tiger offense. It appears Caleb King is going to make his second consecutive start, but expect to see King and Ealey get about the same amount of playing time. Freshman speedster Branden Smith will likely get a few more opportunities on offense lining up in what’s being called “the Wild Dawg.” After Smith’s touchdown run against Tennessee Tech last week from “the Wild Dawg”, it may permanently remain in the playbook.
The history behind this rivalry dates back to 1892, as the 7th longest rivalry in the country. Auburn leads the series 53-51-8, but the strange thing about this series is the visiting team has usually been dominant. Georgia is running out of big games this season, and a win against Auburn would be huge for the Dawgs who are trying to salvage a respectable season. There is no question the Bulldogs will have to score a lot of points, but the defense will be the key to victory for Georgia. The constant battle with turnovers and penalties also continues; Georgia will have a great shot at a much needed victory if they can stop shooting themselves in the foot with mistakes.

[symple19]

War Eagle, everybody! It's Georgia week as Auburn travels to Athens, for a 7:00 PM EST kickoff against the Bulldogs. The game will be televised on ESPN-2. As has been well-documented, Auburn has a winning record in Athens, and has a great chance this week to win. There has been a theme in those Auburn wins in Athens, that has been common: an improving Tiger unit taking it to a slumping Bulldog team. That appears to be the case again this year, although a statistical analysis shows plenty of cause for alarm for the Tigers.

Since Pat Sullivan won the Heisman in 1971 in Athens, Auburn has gone 12-6 between the hedges. The first win came in 1977, a 33-14 win over the only Vince Dooley team to finish with a losing record. Auburn linebacker "Fast" Freddie Smith smothered the Bulldog attack. Dooley's 1979 squad lost their first three games, and against Auburn, lost quarterback Buck Belue early. The Tigers cruised, 33-13. In 1983, it was the clash of two top ten ranked teams, and Auburn handed Georgia their only loss of the year, 13-7. In 1985, the injury bug derailed a promising Bulldog season down the stretch, and Auburn won 24-10. The 1987 Bulldog squad was a good one, but they could not get a consistent pass rush on Jeff Burger, (nor could their line deal with Tracy Rocker!) and fell 27-11. In 1989, Auburn started off anemic on offense, and shaky on defense. It was coming together late in the season, though, and Auburn squashed a slumping Ray Goff team 20-3. In 1993, Georgia had an electric offense with QB Eric Zeier, but could not stop folks. It was no different against Auburn, as the Tigers stormed to a 42-28 win. In 1995, the Bulldogs faced a disappointed Auburn team that had redoubled their efforts to finish strong and get to a New Year's Day bowl. Georgia was hurting in Goff's last season, and was down to wide receiver Hines Ward playing quarterback with a broken hand, and taking mostly shotgun snaps. Auburn survived in Athens, 37-31. In 1997, a rested Auburn squad exploded on Jim Donnan's team for a 45-34 win. In 1999, Auburn caught Donnan's team reeling after a loss to Florida. Auburn charged to a 31-0 halftime lead, and cruised to a 38-21 victory. In 2001, Gator burnout had struck again, as first year coach Mark Richt tried to run it with only seconds remaining and no timeouts. Auburn held, and the clock ran out on Georgia, 24-17. The 2005 Auburn – Georgia game was a wild affair, with Auburn converting a late 4th down pass for huge yardage, and kicking the game wining field goal with only seconds remaining. It was the last Auburn win over Georgia, 31-30.


Georgia scouting report, after the jump!





Georgia limps into this year's contest with a 5-4 record. While that mark would tend to indicate that the Bulldogs are a middle-of-the pack team, statistics point out some real problems with this Bulldog squad. Auburn has turned in a Jekyll and Hyde type season. When the Tigers are good, they are very very good. But when they are bad... Georgia and Auburn both rank near the bottom of the league in scoring defense, as both squads are giving up over 26 points per game. Georgia ranks 7th in total defense, while Auburn is 11th. Bulldog opponents have feasted on Georgia turnovers and mistakes. When Auburn has the ball, the situation on paper looks grim for the Bulldogs. Auburn is 2nd in the league in scoring offense, while Georgia is 7th. In total offense, Auburn is tops, while Georgia is 10th. Looking at pass efficiency on offense and defense, more problems are revealed for the Bulldogs. Auburn's 3rd ranked pass efficiency offense matches up well with Georgia's 11th ranked defense. When Georgia has the ball, it's the 7th rated attack against the 7th ranked defense. Georgia is next to last in rushing in the league, while Auburn is 2nd. The Bulldogs cannot afford for this game to turn into a track meet!

In my preseason preview, I had concerns about many of the matchups in the Auburn/Georgia game. To date, several Georgia units have under-achieved, while Auburn has had over-achieving units, and the outlook now looks different. Georgia's defensive line has improved from last season on pass rushing, but has had less success in stopping the run. They face an Auburn line that has become one of the best in the SEC. The Auburn rushing attack has been better than anyone could have guessed, but Georgia's linebackers are the strength of the team. Auburn's passing attack has been less consistent, and was downright awful during a three game losing streak, but appears to have bounced back. The Tigers will attack a Georgia secondary that has only picked off 5 passes on the season, and has only 12 pass breakups. Defensive coordinator Willie Martinez will be under the gun, this week. If there's a silver lining for Georgia, it's that teams that play read and react have done better against the Malzhan attack, than teams that are blitz-happy.

Special teams have been a mixed bag for both teams, although Georgia doesn't have a glaring weakness like Auburn does at punt returner. Kickers Wes Byrum and Blair Walsh have had nearly identical seasons. Neither has missed an extra point, and both are 13-14 on field goals. Georgia is about 4 yards better on kickoff distance, but has shockingly given up slightly more yards per return than Auburn. In net kickoffs, Auburn is averaging 39.7, and Georgia is averaging 41.2. Punting is a huge advantage for Georgia. While Auburn's Clinton Durst has a pedestrian 40.3 yard average, Georgia's Drew Butler is booming the ball for 49.2. Auburn has done a better job of keeping it away from punt return men, though. In net punting, it's Auburn 35.4 yards, Georgia 41.2. On punt returns, Auburn's left the ball on the ground at least a half dozen times, and has run backward even more. Auburn is dead last in punt returns, at 3.8 yards per return. Georgia counters with Prince Miller, who averages 12.7 yards per return.

Early on, my worst fear about this game would be that the Georgia offensive line might dominate a suspect Auburn front. For much of the season, that fear looked accurate. The addition of defensive end Antoine Carter to the mix in the LSU game has really shored the Auburn line up, in recent weeks. The Tigers are giving up 4.4 yards per rush for tenth place in the league, but can Georgia take advantage? The Bulldogs are 11th in the league in rushing offense. The culprit in Georgia's struggles is offensive line injuries. The Bulldogs have lost a couple of starters, and are playing with a lot of nicks and bruises. It's been a mix and match line for the Bulldogs, all season. It will still be a formidable challenge for the Tiger D, but I like our chances far better now, than I did in August!

Auburn's linebacker concerns in the preseason have been realized on the field, but incredibly, all three starters seem to be healthy, and playing their best football of the season, going into this game. Georgia runners have largely disappointed, this season. True freshman Washaun Ealey has emerged as the starter at tailback, averaging 5.1 yards per carry.

Georgia's A. J. Green has emerged as the best receiver in the league, but he's seeing a LOT of blanket coverage. Expect Auburn to hound Green with two defenders, and force Georgia to throw elsewhere. Georgia leads the SEC in throwing interceptions, with 14. Auburn's secondary is a concern. While corners Walter McFadden and Neiko Thorpe are solid, Auburn starts true freshman free safety Darren Bates, and sophomore Demond Washington at strong safety. It will be only second game Washington has ever played at safety. The starting Auburn secondary has 6 interceptions, and 19 pass breakups on the season.

While Georgia has had injury and turnover problems, nothing has hurt the Bulldogs worse than penalties. Georgia is the most penalized team in the league, taking 77 yards per game. Auburn isn't much better, getting flagged for 58 yards per game, good for 9th in the SEC. I think the SEC officials are making fewer and fewer calls, in recent weeks. With all of the furor generated about bad calls this season, those guys might not throw a flag all day.

For Auburn to emerge victorious in Athens, they must force Georgia into mistakes in the backfield, take care of the football, and attack the Georgia secondary. If Auburn is successful in all three areas, they will win. As always, we'll have an open thread up here at TrackEmTigers.com, and will welcome everyone's opinions! War Eagle, and beat those Bulldogs!

[Texas Chili Dog]

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Now that's what I call a great moment! :clap :D

[symple19]

Now that's what I call a great moment! :clap :D

there have been a lot of them, but yeah, that was one of the best. I figured you would like that.

[Texas Chili Dog]

I do like it indeed. :)


btw, I wish I could change my school skin for at least this week, but SMU isn't listed. Who adds those? Not to turn my back on UGA or anything, but I wanted to show support for the actual school I went to. If we win this week, we are bowl eligible, and we haven't made a bowl since 1984. I want a Mustang skin. :(

[symple19]

My only suggestion would be to PM TimVP or Kori.

[symple19]

Top ten moments from the AU/UGA rivalry. UGA has #1 spot. Good list!!!

http://myteamrivals.typepad.com/auburn/2009/11/auburn-vs-georgia-the-top-10-moments-from-the-deep-souths-oldest-rivalry.html

[mookie2001]

i would have choked that dog out, that dog wouldve been served a death warrant if it ever pulled that shit on me

[Trainwreck2100]

sons i wonder how south carolina will be screwed out of their game today

[symple19]

sons i wonder how south carolina will be screwed out of their game today

great question. May not matter if UF beats that ass

[dirk4mvp]

lol tennesse

how does mccluster's ass taste?

[symple19]

lol tennesse

how does mccluster's ass taste?

god, I hate Lame Kitten and his merry band of robbers. Glad you guys won

[dirk4mvp]

god, I hate Lame Kitten and his merry band of robbers. Glad you guys won

lol robbery with a pellet gun

[symple19]

lol robbery with a pellet gun

lol robbery with a pellet gun while wearing school colors, getting no money, and then escaping in a prius filled with weed

[symple19]

chili, you out there?

[Texas Chili Dog]

chili, you out there?

I'm here now. Sorry I wasn't around earlier. UGA took a back seat today for me. I was at the SMU-UTEP game today to witness my Mustangs win and become bowl eligible. I rushed the field with the rest of the fans and students. I am so proud of that team right now.

As far as the UGA-Auburn game goes, I saw most of it. I missed the first quarter because I was out celebrating the SMU win with friends. I've gotta say, I will be impressed with myself if I predict the entire UGA season correctly. I am now 10-for-10. :lol

good luck to Auburn the rest of the season! :toast

[symple19]

I'm here now. Sorry I wasn't around earlier. UGA took a back seat today for me. I was at the SMU-UTEP game today to witness my Mustangs win and become bowl eligible. I rushed the field with the rest of the fans and students. I am so proud of that team right now.

As far as the UGA-Auburn game goes, I saw most of it. I missed the first quarter because I was out celebrating the SMU win with friends. I've gotta say, I will be impressed with myself if I predict the entire UGA season correctly. I am now 10-for-10. :lol

good luck to Auburn the rest of the season! :toast

For sure. Auburn really enjoys being schizophrenic. It pisses me off to no end and makes games hard to watch. Congrats to SMU. June Jones is the coach now right?

[Texas Chili Dog]

For sure. Auburn really enjoys being schizophrenic. It pisses me off to no end and makes games hard to watch. Congrats to SMU. June Jones is the coach now right?

yep, June Jones, aka miracle worker! :hat

[Greg Oden]

take all of these faggot sec refs out back and do away with them.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Pathetic. What a way to choke. I am disgusted.

[Texas Chili Dog]

GO JAWJA!!! Great win today. Damn, so from my preseason predictions, the ONLY game I missed was the Kentucky game that we choked in.


@ Oklahoma State L
South Carolina W
@ Arkansas W
Arizona State W
LSU L
@ Tennessee L
@ Vanderbilt W
vs Florida L
Tennessee Tech W
Auburn W
Kentucky W :bang
@ Georgia Tech W

[symple19]

close bro, but no cigar

[symple19]

I'm proud of Auburn, they fought till the end. War Damn Eagle

[symple19]

In relation to Bowl games, how many wins will the SEC get? What will be the record? Will it surmount the Pac-10??????(in pctg)

Chili, props to you for being dialed in to the Dawgs.

Thanks to all the good posters who weighed in during the course of the season, especially the Big-12 cats (mookie/CBF/J-6/etc) who gave their two cents worth.

I really appreciate being able to voice my thoughts, whether good or bad, on this site. Kori, TimVP (and your weak ass college takes, LOL)

I look forward to next year.

Yes, the ale is making me sentimental, but so what? If you don't like it, then go fuck yourself

SEC! I am going to get a starter jacket made that says SEC on the back, just for you mook!!!

This board rules. I am willing to crush peoples faces in to back it up.

[symple19]

BTW, War goddamn Eagle

[Texas Chili Dog]

In relation to Bowl games, how many wins will the SEC get? What will be the record? Will it surmount the Pac-10??????(in pctg)


I had to look at my bowl pick ems to see...I have the SEC going 7-3 and the Pac-10 going 3-4. A lot of the Pac-10 teams have tough matchups. I think the Mountain West duo of Utah and BYU could sweep Cal and OSU. And Stanford plays OU. Oklahoma may suck in the BCS bowls, but they usually take care of business elsewhere. Oregon won't have it easy either, though I do think they win.



Chili, props to you for being dialed in to the Dawgs.


:toast

I am so torn over UGA's bowl game. At first, it couldn't have been more perfect for me. The Independence Bowl may not be a big time bowl, but it is in Shreveport, and that couldn't have been much better, being that I'm in Dallas. Plus, they are playing Texas A&M. How perfect. I have friends that either go there or used to go there. Everything about the opponent and the location was perfect. But then I checked the date and my heart plummeted. December 28. Well that's just great since I make my annual post-Xmas trip to Arkansas from the 26-29th. It's always the same dates every year. I'm pretty sure my A&M friends will be going, but I'll be stuck watching on the TV in the countryside. :depressed

[symple19]

I had to look at my bowl pick ems to see...I have the SEC going 7-3 and the Pac-10 going 3-4. A lot of the Pac-10 teams have tough matchups. I think the Mountain West duo of Utah and BYU could sweep Cal and OSU. And Stanford plays OU. Oklahoma may suck in the BCS bowls, but they usually take care of business elsewhere. Oregon won't have it easy either, though I do think they win.



:toast

I am so torn over UGA's bowl game. At first, it couldn't have been more perfect for me. The Independence Bowl may not be a big time bowl, but it is in Shreveport, and that couldn't have been much better, being that I'm in Dallas. Plus, they are playing Texas A&M. How perfect. I have friends that either go there or used to go there. Everything about the opponent and the location was perfect. But then I checked the date and my heart plummeted. December 28. Well that's just great since I make my annual post-Xmas trip to Arkansas from the 26-29th. It's always the same dates every year. I'm pretty sure my A&M friends will be going, but I'll be stuck watching on the TV in the countryside. :depressed

Chili, every bowl game is a big one. Is Richt in trouble?

[Texas Chili Dog]

Chili, every bowl game is a big one. Is Richt in trouble?

He'll definitely be under fire, regardless of how the bowl game turns out. But I don't see him going anywhere. The assistant coaches were the problem, IMO, not him.

I also expect UGA to be pretty good next season. If you look at Georgia's recruiting classes from 2006 (Stafford and Moreno) and 2008 (AJ Green, Richard Samuel), they are spitting images of each other in terms of the talent (# of 5 and 4 stars). The one issue is that the QB issue isn't set, and it will likely come down to two 2009 recruits Aaron Murray and Zach Mettenburger, with Murray very likely being the starter in 2010. UGA also has a stud WR from the 2010 class, Da'Rick Rogers. I fully expect Rogers to be for Murray what AJ Green and Mohamed Massaquoi were for Stafford.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Also, for the record, I think Tennessee is going to be very very good next season. As in #2 in SEC East good. Looking at their schedule, I think they are capable of rolling through the last few weeks with wins left and right.

And trust me, it pains me to say that considering the Vols are my #2 most hated team, behind the clear #1 which isn't hard to figure out.

[symple19]

He'll definitely be under fire, regardless of how the bowl game turns out. But I don't see him going anywhere. The assistant coaches were the problem, IMO, not him.

I also expect UGA to be pretty good next season. If you look at Georgia's recruiting classes from 2006 (Stafford and Moreno) and 2008 (AJ Green, Richard Samuel), they are spitting images of each other in terms of the talent (# of 5 and 4 stars). The one issue is that the QB issue isn't set, and it will likely come down to two 2009 recruits Aaron Murray and Zach Mettenburger, with Murray very likely being the starter in 2010. UGA also has a stud WR from the 2010 class, Da'Rick Rogers. I fully expect Rogers to be for Murray what AJ Green and Mohamed Massaquoi were for Stafford.

Georgia reloads. No big story there. But Lame Kitten has made a big impact upon recruiting, especially in the state of Georgia. Are you feeling good about this year's class?

Auburn is killing it as far as recruiting. 28 for the year plus 5 more early enrollment. The tigers got a couple HUGE commitments from the JUCO ranks that will count toward last year. Chizik is recruiting nationwide, and the talent he is bringing in will effect the depth next year, something AU lacked big time this year. I hope UGA murders UT

[Texas Chili Dog]

Georgia reloads. No big story there. But Lame Kitten has made a big impact upon recruiting, especially in the state of Georgia. Are you feeling good about this year's class?

Auburn is killing it as far as recruiting. 28 for the year plus 5 more early enrollment. The tigers got a couple HUGE commitments from the JUCO ranks that will count toward last year. Chizik is recruiting nationwide, and the talent he is bringing in will effect the depth next year, something AU lacked big time this year. I hope UGA murders UT

I am absolutely not feeling that great about this class. Not saying it's bad by any means, because hell...it is currently ranked #9 in the nation. But the problem is that it's only 5th best in the SEC. It looks a little bit like the 2007 class. I wouldn't be surprised to see UGA have a good year or two coming up, and then 2012 be a lot like 2009.

[symple19]

I am absolutely not feeling that great about this class. Not saying it's bad by any means, because hell...it is currently ranked #9 in the nation. But the problem is that it's only 5th best in the SEC. It looks a little bit like the 2007 class. I wouldn't be surprised to see UGA have a good year or two coming up, and then 2012 be a lot like 2009.

Right on man. The recruiting rankings seem to favor the SEC this year even moreso than past years. Do you think the media bias towards the SEC has anything to do with that?

[symple19]

I'm really not joking about UGA taking the east every year. I fucking hate UF and UT, like USCe or UK even matter when it comes to FB. When I went to Athens, it always reminded me of the plains, not just the landscaping(which is nicer in Athens) but the people. West GA folk and Auburn folks are very similar in their style and temperament.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Right on man. The recruiting rankings seem to favor the SEC this year even moreso than past years. Do you think the media bias towards the SEC has anything to do with that?

Well the recruiting rankings I look at come from rivals, and it ranks the teams on a points system. So I know it's all subjective there. The SEC is just that good. :king The top 10 on that list in order are Texas, Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma, Penn State, Tennessee, Auburn, LSU, Georgia, USC.

PS- I figure I will make a way too early prediction on how the SEC will turn out next season in the standings. I wanna be able to check back next December and see how close I got a full year in advance.

East

Florida
Tennessee
South Carolina
Georgia
Kentucky
Vanderbilt

West

Alabama
LSU
Auburn
Arkansas
Ole Miss
Mississippi St

[Texas Chili Dog]

I'm really not joking about UGA taking the east every year. I fucking hate UF and UT, like USCe or UK even matter when it comes to FB. When I went to Athens, it always reminded me of the plains, not just the landscaping(which is nicer in Athens) but the people. West GA folk and Auburn folks are very similar in their style and temperament.

I love Athens, it is such a great town. I wish I got the chance to go there more often. I have my eyes set on hopefully attending a game there in 2010; either the Arkansas game in September or the Tennessee game in October.

[symple19]

Well the recruiting rankings I look at come from rivals, and it ranks the teams on a points system. So I know it's all subjective there. The SEC is just that good. :king The top 10 on that list in order are Texas, Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma, Penn State, Tennessee, Auburn, LSU, Georgia, USC.

PS- I figure I will make a way too early prediction on how the SEC will turn out next season in the standings. I wanna be able to check back next December and see how close I got a full year in advance.

East

Florida
Tennessee
South Carolina
Georgia
Kentucky
Vanderbilt

West

Alabama
LSU
Auburn
Arkansas
Ole Miss
Mississippi St

judging by last season, your predictions will be spot on

[symple19]

I love Athens, it is such a great town. I wish I got the chance to go there more often. I have my eyes set on hopefully attending a game there in 2010; either the Arkansas game in September or the Tennessee game in October.

Living in Cali is such a departure. I miss the slow drawl of a southerm woman more than you could ever know, although I don't care how they talk once their legs are split.

But it's cool. Cali just has a different flavor. Women here want to save the earth. Cool with me so long as my dick is involved in that process.

Those that malign the south don't really know the deal. It's a hybrid of the slow, the silky, and the beautiful. I wouldn't have it any other way. The longer you're separated, the more you miss it.

The reason the oldest rivalry in the south remains an amicable one, is because the people make it so. Football will remain more than just a sport, it will forever be a joining together of like minded individuals. Nowhere is this more true than the UGA/AU game every year. AU/UGA people are far more alike than UA/AU peeps will ever be. I like that. I also like classy UGA fans more than I will ever like trailer ridden UA trash.

Football is but a starting point for wonderful southern people to coalesce, so long as fans of their enemy aren't present. And goddammit, that's the way it should be, whether you're from Texas or South Carolina, and all points between.

Long live the south

If you don't like the previous statement, you're probably from Ohio, (sorry Oden, you're cool)

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[symple19]

Salute! :toast

[symple19]

Ale.....FTW

[Texas Chili Dog]

Living in Cali is such a departure. I miss the slow drawl of a southerm woman more than you could ever know, although I don't care how they talk once their legs are split.

But it's cool. Cali just has a different flavor. Women here want to save the earth. Cool with me so long as my dick is involved in that process.

Those that malign the south don't really know the deal. It's a hybrid of the slow, the silky, and the beautiful. I wouldn't have it any other way. The longer you're separated, the more you miss it.

The reason the oldest rivalry in the south remains an amicable one, is because the people make it so. Football will remain more than just a sport, it will forever be a joining together of like minded individuals. Nowhere is this more true than the UGA/AU game every year. AU/UGA people are far more alike than UA/AU peeps will ever be. I like that. I also like classy UGA fans more than I will ever like trailer ridden UA trash.

Football is but a starting point for wonderful southern people to coalesce, so long as fans of their enemy aren't present. And goddammit, that's the way it should be, whether you're from Texas or South Carolina, and all points between.

Long live the south

If you don't like the previous statement, you're probably from Ohio, (sorry Oden, you're cool)

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:l ol

I looooove me some southern chicks. :D

yeah, for as long as the Auburn-Jawja rivalry has been around, you'd think there'd be more hate involved. But there really isn't much. Maybe it's because there hasn't been a Brandon Spikes-type eye gouging incident between the two teams like there was with Florida and UGA. I have no problem with Auburn now and I never did in the past. In fact, Auburn was one of the schools I applied to.

The teams I hate with a passion are Florida and Tennessee, and just below them is Georgia Tech. I hate them too, but nowhere near on the same level as I hate the first two.

[romad_20]

Living in Cali is such a departure. I miss the slow drawl of a southerm woman more than you could ever know, although I don't care how they talk once their legs are split.

But it's cool. Cali just has a different flavor. Women here want to save the earth. Cool with me so long as my dick is involved in that process.

Those that malign the south don't really know the deal. It's a hybrid of the slow, the silky, and the beautiful. I wouldn't have it any other way. The longer you're separated, the more you miss it.

The reason the oldest rivalry in the south remains an amicable one, is because the people make it so. Football will remain more than just a sport, it will forever be a joining together of like minded individuals. Nowhere is this more true than the UGA/AU game every year. AU/UGA people are far more alike than UA/AU peeps will ever be. I like that. I also like classy UGA fans more than I will ever like trailer ridden UA trash.

Football is but a starting point for wonderful southern people to coalesce, so long as fans of their enemy aren't present. And goddammit, that's the way it should be, whether you're from Texas or South Carolina, and all points between.

Long live the south

If you don't like the previous statement, you're probably from Ohio, (sorry Oden, you're cool)

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:l ol


Hell yeah :toast Nothing like the South. I miss Ga, but Austin ain't too bad. Not enough hills or trees here, though.

Auburn and UGA are forever tied together. UGA got Vince Dooley from Auburn and Auburn got Pat Dye from UGA. You're spot on about the rivalry and the Plains and Athens. Its a great game every year. Its always close, in fact the two teams have played 113 times with Auburn leading 53-52-8. and the points are 1778-1722.


It's a unique thing. It's like playing against your brother. I don't think anybody who plays in that game can ever forget it. It just doesn't matter much where it's played or what somebody's record is. It's so intense and tough, but at the same time, it's family.

– Pat Dye, UGA '60 - Auburn head coach, 1981-1992

Beyond the length of the rivalry, the schools' football histories are quite interconnected. Georgia's long-time head coach and athletic director, Vince Dooley, earned both his bachelor's and master's degree at Auburn while playing football and subsequently beginning his coaching career under legendary Auburn head coach Shug Jordan. Jordan himself was an assistant football coach and head basketball coach at Georgia before returning to his alma mater.

Former Auburn head coach Pat Dye was a three-year letterman and All-American offensive lineman at Georgia under head coach Wally Butts. Both current Georgia defensive line coach Rodney Garner and offensive line coach Stacy Searels played at Auburn under Dye. Former Auburn defensive coordinator Will Muschamp and offensive line coach Hugh Nall are former Georgia players. Former Georgia offensive coordinator Neil Callaway was Auburn's offensive line coach for all of Dye's 12 seasons. In the coaching search that brought Dye to Auburn, Vince Dooley was first contacted about the position but decided to remain at Georgia.

Both programs, in my opinion, have cut their teeth on the same values. The leadership in this program and at Georgia has been very similar.

– Will Muschamp, UGA '94, AU '96, Auburn defensive coordinator, 2006-2007

I think this is what you would call a friendly rivalry. Both places are good schools, good places. Both of them have good people. That's what makes it special.

– Neil Callaway, Georgia offensive coordinator, 2000-2006


On UGA, I really do feel like the asst. coaches were the problem. I was calling for them from that first game. Its just not right when you start giving up 30-45 points a game regularly and you're Georgia or when your special teams and penalties kill you.

I'm curious as to who they get to replace Martinez. I keep hearing Tubberville's name mentioned. That would be another crazy Auburn connection.

UGA 31 A&M 24

Go Dawgs!!!

[symple19]

Hell yeah :toast Nothing like the South. I miss Ga, but Austin ain't too bad. Not enough hills or trees here, though.

Auburn and UGA are forever tied together. UGA got Vince Dooley from Auburn and Auburn got Pat Dye from UGA. You're spot on about the rivalry and the Plains and Athens. Its a great game every year. Its always close, in fact the two teams have played 113 times with Auburn leading 53-52-8. and the points are 1778-1722.



On UGA, I really do feel like the asst. coaches were the problem. I was calling for them from that first game. Its just not right when you start giving up 30-45 points a game regularly and you're Georgia or when your special teams and penalties kill you.

I'm curious as to who they get to replace Martinez. I keep hearing Tubberville's name mentioned. That would be another crazy Auburn connection.

UGA 31 A&M 24

Go Dawgs!!!

Romad! Where ya been?

Tubs has proven his worth as a D-Coord time and again. From "da U" to A&M he's been solid. I would love to see him replace Martinez, so long as he doesn't figure a way to beat AU> :king

:toast To UGA winning the East next year!

WDE