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Post by dawgsfan59 on Aug 30, 2014 20:31:27 GMT -5
Must say I was stroking out there for a long time. but DAYUM at the stable of Running backs the dawgs have. Gurley made a slight remark about a month ago that Chubb was good, I think he knows what he is talking about. The defense in the second half, very much improved, THANK YOU FOR LEAVING GRANTHAM!!!!! They still have a lot of growing to do, ALOT! I am not saying the dawgs are there, but even special teams looked nicely improved. Lets see how they do against the ol ball coach in a couple of weeks, and these young guys do in a very hostile environment.
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Post by 75tranzam on Aug 30, 2014 20:49:57 GMT -5
Seems we improved in special teams and defense. All in all a great second half by the Dawgs.
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Post by NCBulldawg on Aug 30, 2014 21:32:50 GMT -5
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Post by bigdawgs on Aug 30, 2014 22:06:34 GMT -5
Back from Athens. Not much time since I have a flight to catch tomorrow.
Strange game. Gurley only had 4 touches first half and had 44 yards. Of course there was the kickoff return. Georgia was VERY fortunate to be tied at the half.
Second half was a completely different game. UGA had field position the entire 3d quarter but could do nothing with it except the Morgan field goal. In the pre-Pruitt era we would be dead in the water. But the defense made adjustments and kept Clemson from taking advantage. Not sure how many first downs Clemson got in the second half, but it couldn't have been too many.
The head and the Georgia offensive line started wearing out the Clemson D Line. When the damn broke, the damn broke. Gurley is simply a man among children. My goodness, the combination of the power and speed is incredible. And the youngsters looked pretty good.
The defense buckled up in the second half and started overpowering the Clemson O Line. We still have plenty of issues, but we were fit and we made adjustments. It has been a hell of a long time since any Georgia fan could say that with a straight face.
Special teams were very good. That too has been a long time in coming. Hutson Mason...a B-. He managed the game and he made no real mistakes. Made some good decisions when in trouble a couple of times. But to those Georgia fans who delusionally claimed he was better than Aaron Murray, you are crazy. But I do have confidence in him to manage a game.
Carolina will be ready for us. Any Georgia fan who doesn't take them seriously is asking for trouble. We know what Spurrier brings and how hard it is to play in that stadium.
Taking a group to Normandy tomorrow and I will be back the Friday before the Carolina game. Good night.
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Post by dawgggystyle on Aug 30, 2014 23:14:18 GMT -5
pretty sure it was 0 points and 2 first downs in the second half for Clemson.
I hate to speak too soon but from what I have seen, bring on South Carolina. Ain't Skeered
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Post by NCBulldawg on Aug 31, 2014 1:28:26 GMT -5
Now that is how you make Defensive adjustments at Halftime. UGA held Clemson to 15, maybe 16 yards in the 2nd Half, and then proceeded to totally dominate the Tigers from South Carolina. What a performance. I had to figure Tony the Gator would be nowhere to be found once the Bulldogs seized control of the game, and well, it is what is expected when a rival has nothing else to say due to solid play. The future looks bright for UGA, as teams not only have to handle Gurley, but Nick Chubb showed out tonight, as well as snippets of MIchel and McKenzie showing what will come into play once Mason & Co. start sorting the O out. Must admit, Pruitt made the changes at "intermission" and am so thankful to be able to say such words as it has been a long time since Georgia has had a Defensive mind back there that actually knows the game and how to coach. Yes, one game, but seriously, if you watched that game you know it only bodes well for the Dawgs of Athens. Well done, gents, and glory, glory to ol' Georgia! Go Dawgs! Sic' 'em…woof…woof…woof… Already looking forward to bloody mary's and brunch tomorrow!
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Post by bigdawgs on Aug 31, 2014 8:42:30 GMT -5
Couple of things were quite noticeable last night. Even in the first half when we were being pushed around...we did not give up a big play. We also played lots of folks and we actually tackled. There was none of this looking at each other and wondering what happened. Leonard Floyd made it very clear in the postgame. This scheme is much, much simpler. The players understand. Of course it helps when your defensive line puts big pressure on the offense which was severely lacking last year. I think Grantham is a good coach. He has proven that before. Nick Saban didn't call him in every year for his camps for nothing. The problem is that he could not relate to "coaching" youngsters. He was so used to the NFL where he was coaching grown men with lots of experience that he assumed these 18 and 19 year olds were going to pick it up. Like the NFL, he played just a few guys and we never, ever developed any depth at all. And what happened in that SEC title game, the best offensive line in college football wore our asses out. No depth. Same happened in the second half against LSU the year before, although offensive ineptness played a role there..not to mention they were a better team. Grantham might have learned and if his stubbornness can be overcome, then maybe he will do a great job at Louisville. I have doubts, but if he can do that, there is no doubt he knows his stuff. I worry about quarterback. Not sure how we will do with a late drive needed. But I do like his attitude. His John Wayne like comment at the end of the game was classic from a stoic guy. When asked how he thought he had played he simply stated "I guess I did ok. We won".
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Post by tonythegator on Aug 31, 2014 8:46:05 GMT -5
Hey BD, why didn't you join pick-ems contest? It is not too late. Your low scoring week doesn't count.
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Post by bigdawgs on Aug 31, 2014 9:06:30 GMT -5
Hey BD, why didn't you join pick-ems contest? It is not too late. Your low scoring week doesn't count. Tony, thanks but I am going to be in Europe next 12 days and not sure about internet availability. Plus I have my kindle and with my fat fingers, doesn't work ideally. Will be back night before Carolina game. Don't think I didn't plan this one out in detail.
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Post by nmerritt11 on Aug 31, 2014 12:34:11 GMT -5
Drop this guy right here... no i am not...i still believed defense wins championships and Clemson's defense is legit this season. Well when your offense only has one drive longer than 10 yards in the second half and continually puts your back against the wall and cannot change the field this kind of shit happens. Offensive shut down and special teams lost the game...defense did everything they could to keep us in it I still think Clemson's defense is good but Georgia's run game was better especially when Clemson was not getting any rest. The defense played solid until the last 10 minutes of the game honestly and then they just gased. It is what it is...we got our ass beat. Chad Morris has got to realize Humphries and Brooks are not owed snaps because they are seniors. Needs to get the ball into the hands of the more talented players especially with a game manager taking snaps. Hump does not need to be the guy doing speed sweeps and quick hit screen passes...he is not a play maker like that. It was obvious Scott is the more electric WR and Gallman who barely touched the ball is our best back. Hopefully he transitions before it gets too bad. Almost everyone of Georgia's scoring drives started at mid-field. Cannot win games on the road against good teams like that. First half specials teams allowed UGA to stay in it and then Gurley took over. Congrats to the Dawgs...they earned it
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Post by tonythegator on Aug 31, 2014 12:36:34 GMT -5
Hey BD, why didn't you join pick-ems contest? It is not too late. Your low scoring week doesn't count. Tony, thanks but I am going to be in Europe next 12 days and not sure about internet availability. Plus I have my kindle and with my fat fingers, doesn't work ideally. Will be back night before Carolina game. Don't think I didn't plan this one out in detail. Are you saying that you planned this out so you wouldn't get your ass whooped by some Gators in the pick-ems?
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Post by nmerritt11 on Aug 31, 2014 12:37:16 GMT -5
Lol. Nice brad. Ugas run game looks stout. It was karma. All the garbage I heard from Clemson fans after our game...they get beat by the same amount. I never said a word...watched the game with SC fans and never a bad word was spoken. I remember the feeling during the FSU game last season. But since you said something, I guess the one difference is you guys were favored, at home, and were really never even in the game. Clemson/UGA game was at least good until the 4th quarter when UGA pulled away.
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Post by USCGamecocks on Aug 31, 2014 12:42:26 GMT -5
I'm not getting into comparing losses. Both teams 0-1 with 24 point losses. Dissect it however you want.
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Post by 75tranzam on Aug 31, 2014 13:02:22 GMT -5
I'm not getting into comparing losses. Both teams 0-1 with 24 point losses. Dissect it however you want. Well to be honest I hope both teams lose to UGA by 24.
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Post by tonythegator on Aug 31, 2014 13:06:53 GMT -5
Now that is how you make Defensive adjustments at Halftime. UGA held Clemson to 15, maybe 16 yards in the 2nd Half, and then proceeded to totally dominate the Tigers from South Carolina. What a performance. I had to figure Tony the Gator would be nowhere to be found once the Bulldogs seized control of the game, and well, it is what is expected when a rival has nothing else to say due to solid play. The future looks bright for UGA, as teams not only have to handle Gurley, but Nick Chubb showed out tonight, as well as snippets of MIchel and McKenzie showing what will come into play once Mason & Co. start sorting the O out. Must admit, Pruitt made the changes at "intermission" and am so thankful to be able to say such words as it has been a long time since Georgia has had a Defensive mind back there that actually knows the game and how to coach. Yes, one game, but seriously, if you watched that game you know it only bodes well for the Dawgs of Athens. Well done, gents, and glory, glory to ol' Georgia! Go Dawgs! Sic' 'em…woof…woof…woof… Already looking forward to bloody mary's and brunch tomorrow! I told you that I picked the Dawgs to win. Why do I need to stick around and watch you guys slobber all over each others' nuts?
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Post by Vespula on Aug 31, 2014 15:26:50 GMT -5
Georgia, you played an excellent game from the returned kickoff touchdown to the end of the second half. The Clemson defense was exhausted by the end of the third quarter and could no longer even respond to the Georgia offense. I take nothing away from the talent and coaching your team displayed, but I have to fault inadequate training and depth in the Clemson offensive line for short maneuvering situations in one's own red zone. Clemson has an open field offense. But as BD will tell you, you can't take tanks in a town and expect to come out well. Clemson was caught by the Red Army in Stalingrad. Also I really, really fault Danny Pearman for horrible special teams play! A touchdown from a returned kickoff and no blocked punts and no punt returns, that pinned Clemson in their own red zone all second half, is the fault of awful special teams play. And does anyone need mention that field goal attempt that landed in Afghanistan? Pearman is also the tight ends coach. Yeah, that worked out well too. Danny, I'm moving to Wyoming in May. Let me drop you off in South Dakota or somewhere. Just see if you can block me! It was a terrible loss for my team. Georgia deserves credit for all they did, but no matter what you say or do, I am, remain and will always proudly be a
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Post by 75tranzam on Aug 31, 2014 16:25:05 GMT -5
Georgia, you played an excellent game from the returned kickoff touchdown to the end of the second half. The Clemson defense was exhausted by the end of the third quarter and could no longer even respond to the Georgia offense. I take nothing away from the talent and coaching your team displayed, but I have to fault inadequate training and depth in the Clemson offensive line for short maneuvering situations in one's own red zone. Clemson has an open field offense. But as BD will tell you, you can't take tanks in a town and expect to come out well. Clemson was caught by the Red Army in Stalingrad. Also I really, really fault Danny Pearman for horrible special teams play! A touchdown from a returned kickoff and no blocked punts and no punt returns, that pinned Clemson in their own red zone all second half, is the fault of awful special teams play. And does anyone need mention that field goal attempt that landed in Afghanistan? Pearman is also the tight ends coach. Yeah, that worked out well too. Danny, I'm moving to Wyoming in May. Let me drop you off in South Dakota or somewhere. Just see if you can block me! It was a terrible loss for my team. Georgia deserves credit for all they did, but no matter what you say or do, I am, remain and will always proudly be a Well at least Georgia Tech beat Wofford...
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Post by 75tranzam on Aug 31, 2014 16:47:04 GMT -5
I enjoyed the second half of the game because I didn't have to keep seeing shots of Cliff Stoudt, Cole Stoudt's Dad every other play liked ESPN showed during the first half.
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Post by groot on Aug 31, 2014 20:20:06 GMT -5
I didn't buy the Clemson hype train, and it looks like I was right.
You don't lose a generational talent like Watkins and one of the best quarterbacks in school history in Boyd and go on without a hiccup. Systems are great, but you still need players.
I think Clemson will struggle to win eight.
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Post by CFF on Aug 31, 2014 20:25:40 GMT -5
I didn't buy the Clemson hype train, and it looks like I was right. You don't lose a generational talent like Watkins and one of the best quarterbacks in school history in Boyd and go on without a hiccup. Systems are great, but you still need players. I think Clemson will struggle to win eight. It might have been some time ago, but you can lose a generational quarterback and have a fantastic year the next year. I seem to remember Manning graduating and there were many that said we wouldn't finish in the top 25.
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Post by groot on Aug 31, 2014 21:03:07 GMT -5
The Way Back Machine, huh? Probably should have included "usually."
Tennessee was a national power at that point, and was a reload waiting to happen.
Clemson has had a couple of good years, and aren't close to what Tennessee was at that point. That's not a shot at Clemson, few programs ever are.
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Post by CFF on Aug 31, 2014 21:04:51 GMT -5
The Way Back Machine, huh? Probably should have included "usually." Tennessee was a national power at that point, and was a reload waiting to happen. Clemson has had a couple of good years, and aren't close to what Tennessee was at that point. That's not a shot at Clemson, few programs ever are. But it does happen.
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Post by USCGamecocks on Sept 1, 2014 5:41:32 GMT -5
You can't write the book on a team after one game. It takes a a few games to see if the new players can play. Look at Uga a few years ago...lost their first two then won 10 straight.
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Post by Pirate Joe on Sept 1, 2014 5:51:08 GMT -5
You can't write the book on a team after one game. It takes a a few games to see if the new players can play. Look at Uga a few years ago...lost their first two then won 10 straight. Hell even a year ago after 6 games Texas Tech had the best defense in the nation based on stats.
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Post by nmerritt11 on Sept 1, 2014 8:12:18 GMT -5
I didn't buy the Clemson hype train, and it looks like I was right. You don't lose a generational talent like Watkins and one of the best quarterbacks in school history in Boyd and go on without a hiccup. Systems are great, but you still need players. I think Clemson will struggle to win eight. Clemson has plenty of players...they did let their depth at WR get a little thinner than I would like but they have players. They have had recruiting classes in the top 15 every year. Here is my issue... Adam Humphries was out top targeted WR...he should be our #5 WR this season. Chad Morris is put way too much stock into experience and not talent. Artavis Scott is his back up and he had 2 catches for 40 yards...Humphries 5 catches for 11 yards. They continued to try and utilize Humphries is the screen plays that Sammy was so good with last season...he is not that guy! Artavis Scott is just a better player Peake will be fine but still was not 100% from having his knee scoped a few weeks ago...he was targeted just 1 time...that one time was a 30 yard TD strike from Watson. Hopper is an electric player and made two great catches but the pass lead him out of bounds and he couldn't get his feet down...again, why he isnt getting targeted more than Hump is beyond me Williams is a player...his 2 early back to back drops to stall the drive shocked me because he is the most sure handed WR on the team. Nerves probably got the youngster a little DJ Howard getting a bulk of the snaps at RB? Again I dont understand. Davidson/Gallman are simply better. Gallman is the best back we have but he is inexperienced and Howard is apparently better in PassPro but he got anal raped all night by UGA's blitz. Gallman had 1 carry for 5 yards and 2 catches for 17 in limited time...he was by far the most natural and has been in every scrimmage I have been too Adam Choice needs to get some carries...he is the bigger, stronger back but again Morris has this thing with experience and has him buried behind guys he is simply better than. He will see action this weekend. Tyshon Dye...very solid big back at 220 pounds but coming off injuury and want be available until mid year. Would have been the starter last season from what Morris has said. Clemson also has Kitt who was targeted once by Watson at WR. The talent is there...the play calling was conservative and flat out sucked second half. Morris played that game not to lose rather than to win. The second half was the worst play calling I have seen in his time at Clemson...worse than 2 years ago in the Valley against SC. If he continues to go the conservative/experienced route when that experience has been out recruited he will be doing this team a huge injustice. Clemson has weapons on the shelf, they just arent being utilized. And I am not talking about "highly recruited guys" but guys that have done it all fall on the field. I have seen it with my own eyes. Williams, Scott, Peake, and Hopper need to be our go to guys...plain and simple. And where the hell was Jordan Leggett? He lit it up all summer! Was often times tops in yardage in scrimmages this spring and summer and not targeted one time. With the blitzing Pruitt was doing it was eye popping they werent hitting the TE in the spot the blitz was being brought from or on Morris' h-back wheel route down the sideline once DB's were cleared out. Just a bad night especially in the second half. Way too conservative Hats off to Pruitt for making adjustments but it isn't lack of talent...Clemson has play makers. They have size, speed, and talent. They just got out coached and outplayed. Do they have a Sammy Watkins? Absolutely not...but few teams do. They have a group of WR that a lot of good teams would gladly trade for
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Post by nmerritt11 on Sept 1, 2014 10:17:26 GMT -5
this guy makes 2 catches for 41 yards on one drive and they never throw it to him again...yet continue to throw it to Humphries. Williams, Scott, Peake were not targeted once in the second half... Peake 1 catch for 30 yards Scott 2 for 41 Williams 3 for 88 and not once thrown to in the entire second half
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Post by NCBulldawg on Sept 1, 2014 11:16:28 GMT -5
Damn, nmerritt11, you sound awfully bitter. Maybe your QB getting sacked four times in the 4th, didn't help. Maybe being harassed by Georgia's D had a little to do with it.
Let me guess, you had no issues with Chad Morris and Clemson's O in the first half when they scored, and rang up what, 275'ish yards?
I think if you looked at the play-by-play of the 2nd Half, not so sure how you can complain so loudly about play calling without considering the field position, the score, the loudness of the stadium and that there is actually another team on the other side of the ball to contend with.
You seem to wish Georgia a very casual "way to go" compliment, but then proceed to bash your "all-everything" O-coordinator, like he is some punk and does not know what he is doing.
I mean, he is the same guy who called the plays in the first half. Circumstances played a role in the 2nd half, and you can't discredit them and wave your arm over them and brush them aside like they don't come into play.
You all have a fine team and am sure they are going to give you many a smiles in the year ahead. Good luck the rest of the way and hang in there.
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Post by nmerritt11 on Sept 1, 2014 12:53:08 GMT -5
Oh hell no I am not bitter...Georgia earned that game and Gurley ran it right down our throat. But when your offense gives you 1 first down and the short field in the second half what do you expect
Yes, I am pissed at the play calling. Morris told reporters he was calling conservative to protect his young players with their back to the end zone. Said he told them that if they got one first down they would take a shot...Dude...that is a playing not to lose mentality. I like Morris and still think he is great but I think he got out coached. That is not bitter...it is a fact. Clemson was getting the ball right around the 20 yard line..they continued to run the same conservative plays and watching them not work. He called the game to "protect" his young offense which to me says that he called the game scared and not to lose instead of playing to win.
The guys who rattled off 159 yards of offense in the first half did not even get a ball thrown to them in the second half. So am I bitter for questioning our game plan in the second half? The guys that were making plays in the first half were ignored in the second. Again...not bitter...just stating facts. Adam Humphries is the least explosive player at WR...solid possession guy but not explosive. Why is he the one doing the speed screens Watkins used to do? That is not in his tool bag...
the offense did have a solid first half...without question. The team looked solid and well enough to win the game...
Then defense stepped up and kept them in the game in the second but Morris could not make adjustments to even give them a breath. I don't think Morris is a dumb ass and I am damn glad we have him...but... I do think his admitted conservative play calling cost Clemson the game. I think him playing experience over talent played a part into us losing.
He made zero adjustments and continued to do the same stuff with same results. It was by far the worst half of play calling since he has been at Clemson. Thats not bitter...thats a fact. You can not leave the defense on the field that long against a run team like Georgia...you will lose. Offense could not reverse the field at all...
Second half offense was poor execution by the players and poor coaching by the staff. Pruitt deserves credit for his adjustments but you would expect it to become a chess game and Morris to adjust back...he never did.
At the end of the day, after 60 minutes Georgia kicked our ass and kicked us in the dick the last 8 minutes.
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Post by NCBulldawg on Sept 1, 2014 14:34:33 GMT -5
Copy that, nmerritt11. I hear your roar.
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Post by NCBulldawg on Sept 1, 2014 21:55:31 GMT -5
"Fun" Fact…Nick Chubb's TD run in 4th Quarter was without a shoe! Lost it early in the run and proceeded some 50 yards shoeless! Nice!
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