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Bulldogs Begin Game Planning (c/p)
Aug 9, 2014, 12:59 PM
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(sorry if germanic)
Posted: 10:48 am Friday, August 8th, 2014 Bulldogs begin transition from installation to game-planning
By Chip Towers
ATHENS — Back over at The Butts this morning (that’s what the players call the football complex). The Bulldogs were back on the field for their second day of two-a-days, their fourth straight day of full pads, their eighth day of practice in a row and their ninth practice overall. Georgia will hold its 10th practice, a closed walk-through session in preparation for tomorrow’s scrimmage, tonight at 7:30 p.m. By all accounts, senior tackle/guard Watts Dantzler has had a strong camp and is going to figure into the Bulldogs' line roation this season. (UGA photo by Steven Colquitt)
By all accounts, senior tackle/guard Watts Dantzler has had a strong camp and is going to figure into the Bulldogs’ line roation this season. (UGA photo by Steven Colquitt)
At this point, the Bulldogs are pretty much done with playbook installation. They’ll put the finishing touches knowing the playbook this morning, prepare for tomorrow’s scrimmage this evening, then finalize the few remaining gray areas as far as playing time through the competition of the Saturday scrimmage. By Monday they’ll get hot and heavy into Clemson game plan preparation.
Heading into the second weekend of camp, here’s what remains unresolved:
Secondary: Jeremy Pruitt has said in no uncertain terms that senior cornerback Damian Swann is the only defensive back who has solidified his spot. Aaron Davis, Corey Moore, Quincy Mauger and J.J. Green all appear to be in line for playing time, but starting roles remain undetermined. Tight ends: Injuries and general lack of experience (see below) create uncertainty about the rotation or even the role the position will play in the offense this season. Defensive line: No clear hierarchy as far as who will be the prominent roles up front. But with only nine scholarship players for three positions, and all them serviceable or better in terms of talent, it looks like they’re all going to play anyway. Offensive line: The Bulldogs feel really good about the options they have among eight or nine players. However, coach Will Friend continues to juggle players around and doesn’t appear to have settled on the first five.
So that’s kind of where the Bulldogs are at this moment in time. The media was granted only a brief, seven-minute viewing period this morning. Nevertheless, here are a few observations:
1. Tight end Jay Rome (foot) was back on the field today. He remained in a non-contact jersey, but at least he was running plays and executing pass routes instead of busting through sand piles with a pick ax as he was yesterday. Still no sign of fellow tight end Jordan Davis, so there’s still that.
2. Cornerback Shattle Fenteng also remained in a green jersey but looked to be flying around again like he was before suffering a shoulder injury a few days ago. Receivers Chris Conley and Justin Scott-Wesley were also working out but wearing non-contact jerseys.
3. Inside linebackers Ramik Wilson (concussion) and Ryne Rankin (unknown) remained sidelined but were with their position group watching and listening in on everything.
4. Wideout Charlie Hegedus and noseguard Chris Mayes were unaccounted for again during the viewing period. Mayes was not out there yesterday at that time, but position mate Mike Thornton said he made it out to the field later.
Coach Mark Richt will be available after practice, so hopefully we’ll get a few answers on some of these guys. But he hasn’t exactly been a willing to impart much enlightenment in that regard this particular preseason.
Interesting the tact UGA is taking in this camp with all the secrecy. Not that it is good, bad or indifferent in comparison, but South Carolina is conducting open practices and even had the media in for a film session this week. Clemson is freely sharing its injury information with the press, which of course represents the public’s right to know in this relationship.
Guess we’ll find out when these teams meet in a few weeks if there is any advantage to Georgia’s strategy
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I knew it, I just knew it.
Aug 9, 2014, 1:05 PM
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Flopping practice, already?
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Sounds like their OLine is in the same state as ours.
Aug 9, 2014, 1:23 PM
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However, our DLine is in much better shape. I know that our WRs are much deeper than theirs. I just don't see how they are favored by 9 over us right now.
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Re: Sounds like their OLine is in the same state as ours.
Aug 9, 2014, 1:49 PM
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but, but, but....
Their in the "SEC"!!
Nowwwwww do you know why they are favored???
Come around 9PM EST Aug 30th, we will be 1-0 in the "SEC East" and Espin will be scrambling to make excuses!!
Go Tigers!!!
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Re: Sounds like their OLine is in the same state as ours.
Aug 9, 2014, 10:16 PM
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Can you say that UGA just didn't want to be there when its the first game and at home to boot. Thats there excuse every time an SEC team loses a bowl game.
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Re: Sounds like their OLine is in the same state as ours.
Aug 9, 2014, 7:49 PM
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We are deeper than you at WR. We only lost one contributing reciever from last year. I would be interested to see comparison of your starting receivers stats from last year vs ours.
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Re: Sounds like their OLine is in the same state as ours.
Aug 9, 2014, 7:57 PM
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Who are yours?
Ours will be Peake, Humphries and Williams more than likely.
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Re: Sounds like their OLine is in the same state as ours.
Aug 9, 2014, 8:08 PM
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Conley, Bennett, M. Mitchell or JS Wesley. The last 2 where injured pretty much all year. The first two guys caught more balls than your top 3 last year and averaged more yards per catch. Not saying they are better, just saying don't think your guys are head and shoulders above ours. Rumph should be a Suprise for us also.
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Re: Sounds like their OLine is in the same state as ours.
Aug 9, 2014, 8:40 PM
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It doesn't matter who our starting WR's are. Our tempo is gonna eat that ### just like last year. Hope your boys are practicing falling on the ground. SPOT THE #### BALL!!!!
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Re: Sounds like their OLine is in the same state as ours.
Aug 9, 2014, 8:44 PM
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Will Mitchell and Scott-Wesley even play?
Peake was headed to being out number 2 receiver last year until he was injured - much like Mitchell.
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Re: Sounds like their OLine is in the same state as ours.
Aug 9, 2014, 9:13 PM
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JSW was on track through 5 games to be our leading receiver. I believe, one of the two will play. JSW is practicing at full speed with a non contact jersey. MM had his knee cleaned up last week. 2weeks out on that allegedly. I don't see MM being ready.
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Re: Sounds like their OLine is in the same state as ours.
Aug 9, 2014, 9:17 PM
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JSW will be suspended for the first game, caught weeding in his dorm room last October or November!!
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Re: Sounds like their OLine is in the same state as ours.
Aug 9, 2014, 9:39 PM
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Yeah. I think so, so erase him.
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The stupid dawgs got no shot! Take the points!***
Aug 9, 2014, 4:03 PM
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