I love the Dogs. I'm a totally committed fan. As such, I cannot point to a game in the last few years where we played worse and made me feel more helpless and dismayed.
Who was that? Was that the Dogs? Was that Mark Richt?
Holy Freakin' Curse Word!
A losing record? Nice!!
Whatever, man. Let's just move on. Our players are not interested in following rules, our coaches are not interested in discipline, our overall TEAM is not interested in the fact that the fans travel and PAY to see them perform on a mediocre level. Go Dogs. Thanks for a great 2010 season. 6-7 is fantastic.
I'm embarrassed as a fan....when are you going to be embarrassed as a program?
You think you're ready for Boise State? I don't.
A couple of posts ago I committed to a new attitude and mindset of patience. Wow. What a test. I'm always a positive fan of the Dogs but I will now have a bitter pill to swallow until Sept.
Argh. Get a new ATTITUDE, DOGS!! Wake up! You are embarrassing.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Bring in Russ
Not sure how serious the illness is...but today, Russ will subbing for UGA VIII today. I hope the little fella feels better soon.
So what do we say about the game today? Not much really. Caleb King and two others managed to bookend the season with punishment. That's nice.
UCF is not a team to take lightly. Hmm...what else? AJ Green is an NFL draftee at around 7:45pm tonight. Aaron Murray has a chance to break some records today for freshman Bulldog QBs.
Basically, the Red & Black take the field today. While the game means nothing...perhaps that's the thing that makes it mean something. Can you go out and execute when you have no reason to care? Yes is the answer I'm looking for here.
Go Dogs!
Finish strong.
So what do we say about the game today? Not much really. Caleb King and two others managed to bookend the season with punishment. That's nice.
UCF is not a team to take lightly. Hmm...what else? AJ Green is an NFL draftee at around 7:45pm tonight. Aaron Murray has a chance to break some records today for freshman Bulldog QBs.
Basically, the Red & Black take the field today. While the game means nothing...perhaps that's the thing that makes it mean something. Can you go out and execute when you have no reason to care? Yes is the answer I'm looking for here.
Go Dogs!
Finish strong.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
The New Enemy is Here!
I graduated from the University of Georgia in 1994 with an ABJ...that's Georgia-speak for a half-assed degree in journalism.
Today...Florida announced that they have found a new coach, Will Muschamp. In reading up on him...I realize that not only is he a former Bulldog player (I kinda remembered that)...but he graduated in 1994!
Behold...the enemy is here and he is familiar...and I feel OLD.
It's sorta like the first time you realize that the Playboy centerfold was born in a year that made you count on your fingers (including your thumb) to verify that you are a dirty old man. "1990!!?? I was in college!!"
Anyhow...this Muschamp putz was a classmate of mine and I didn't realize it until now...and given my continued interest in the success of Bulldog football...it puts him in a special place of contempt. How could you Will? We went to school together, dude!
I'm guessing his answer would be related to tons of money, national fame, wild success, and the opportunity of a lifetime. I don't really care about that though. It's Florida, dude.
You are the traitor that walks among us. You drank big beers from the dirty taps at the Georgia Theater. You told people that you saw R.E.M. for 5 bucks at the 40Watt. You rode the Milledge bus with us. You went to Sonstock instead of freshman English class on a Tuesday afternoon. How dare you, sir? How DARE you?
You played between the hedges. Now you stab us "between the shoulder blades".
Congrats to Will Mus"chimp". Or should I say, Mus"CHUMP"?
Either way, we will be glad to put an asterisk next to your name during the glory years when you recorded a half tackle and no wins under Ray Goff.
Good day to you sir...I said..good DAY!
Today...Florida announced that they have found a new coach, Will Muschamp. In reading up on him...I realize that not only is he a former Bulldog player (I kinda remembered that)...but he graduated in 1994!
Behold...the enemy is here and he is familiar...and I feel OLD.
It's sorta like the first time you realize that the Playboy centerfold was born in a year that made you count on your fingers (including your thumb) to verify that you are a dirty old man. "1990!!?? I was in college!!"
Anyhow...this Muschamp putz was a classmate of mine and I didn't realize it until now...and given my continued interest in the success of Bulldog football...it puts him in a special place of contempt. How could you Will? We went to school together, dude!
I'm guessing his answer would be related to tons of money, national fame, wild success, and the opportunity of a lifetime. I don't really care about that though. It's Florida, dude.
You are the traitor that walks among us. You drank big beers from the dirty taps at the Georgia Theater. You told people that you saw R.E.M. for 5 bucks at the 40Watt. You rode the Milledge bus with us. You went to Sonstock instead of freshman English class on a Tuesday afternoon. How dare you, sir? How DARE you?
You played between the hedges. Now you stab us "between the shoulder blades".
Congrats to Will Mus"chimp". Or should I say, Mus"CHUMP"?
Either way, we will be glad to put an asterisk next to your name during the glory years when you recorded a half tackle and no wins under Ray Goff.
Good day to you sir...I said..good DAY!
New Mindset
So here's my goal. I believe what I need and what the Dogs need is a good change in overall mindset. Far too often we relish in "I told you so". We love to point out problems and throw our hands in the air when they bite us in the ass or repeat. That's human nature. It helps us improve to some degree but without the shift in attitude it only recycles itself.
Learning from past mistakes depends on reconfiguring your mental acceptance and response as well.
We need to be patient with Richt....patient with the new defense....and patient with the current set of circumstances. All the pieces are there to succeed.
Coaching - check
Talent - check
Fans/Support - check
Recruiting - check
History - check
I believe the Georgia fan base is dangerously close to a false positive. In other words, Richt has had two bad seasons and we are ready to conclude that it is time to move on. We expect coaches and athletes to be strong in the face of adversity. Why then do we feel entitled to react like spoiled brats at the first sign of trouble?...myself included.
How about this..? Let's let this thing breathe. Let's instill a sense of confidence in our players and coaches. Let's support the Dogs thru thick and thin.
Yes...I'd like to see CMR get pissed off a little more often.
Yes...I'm tired of the offseason disasters.
Yes...I'm tired of losing to Florida.
Yes...I know we have been our own worst enemies. I get all of that.
I would submit, however, that if you realize that you are your own enemy, and shift your mindset to become your best ally...the culture of winning will prosper again between the hedges.
It is not because of outside forces that we are in this place. It will not be due to outside forces that we get back up and fight again.
Learning from past mistakes depends on reconfiguring your mental acceptance and response as well.
We need to be patient with Richt....patient with the new defense....and patient with the current set of circumstances. All the pieces are there to succeed.
Coaching - check
Talent - check
Fans/Support - check
Recruiting - check
History - check
I believe the Georgia fan base is dangerously close to a false positive. In other words, Richt has had two bad seasons and we are ready to conclude that it is time to move on. We expect coaches and athletes to be strong in the face of adversity. Why then do we feel entitled to react like spoiled brats at the first sign of trouble?...myself included.
How about this..? Let's let this thing breathe. Let's instill a sense of confidence in our players and coaches. Let's support the Dogs thru thick and thin.
Yes...I'd like to see CMR get pissed off a little more often.
Yes...I'm tired of the offseason disasters.
Yes...I'm tired of losing to Florida.
Yes...I know we have been our own worst enemies. I get all of that.
I would submit, however, that if you realize that you are your own enemy, and shift your mindset to become your best ally...the culture of winning will prosper again between the hedges.
It is not because of outside forces that we are in this place. It will not be due to outside forces that we get back up and fight again.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Before You Let Your Guard Down
Ok...so some of you may be content with the mere fact that Florida (more or less) sucked this year.
Please don't forget that they beat us. UGH!! Yes, they beat us. I just vomited. Let's move on.
In the end though...I believe that we, as Georgia fans, tend to forget that we hate every other SEC team...especially Florida.
Here's a vivid reminder of how awesome they are. Just great. Good for you, Gators....good for you.
By the way...dude at the beginning of this video looks JUST like Cam Newton.
**Note. This video has been eradicated from the face of the Earth (or at least youtube). If you know who I need to thank, please comment below. Part of me wishes it was still here so that you could fully grasp the horror.**
Please don't forget that they beat us. UGH!! Yes, they beat us. I just vomited. Let's move on.
In the end though...I believe that we, as Georgia fans, tend to forget that we hate every other SEC team...especially Florida.
Here's a vivid reminder of how awesome they are. Just great. Good for you, Gators....good for you.
By the way...dude at the beginning of this video looks JUST like Cam Newton.
**Note. This video has been eradicated from the face of the Earth (or at least youtube). If you know who I need to thank, please comment below. Part of me wishes it was still here so that you could fully grasp the horror.**
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