Tribute to Dan Magill
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FROM THE EDITOR: VANCE LEAVY As you can see by our cover, this issue of Bulldawg Illustrated is a tribute to the Greatest Bulldog of them all, Dan Magill. And after the demoralizing loss to South Carolina this past Saturday, I would like to think I’m working my way through it, the Magill way. Without question, there’s been some feisty anger, accompanied by some swearing. But gradually the love of the University of Georgia is slowly helping me lick my wounds from another Steve Spurrier lashing. Coach Magill always called Tech the eternal enemy. Maybe that’s the case, but the enemy has company now and he’s one bad, visor-wearing dude, who relishes in beating our beloved Bulldogs. Nonetheless, just as Dan Magill did during the Tech drought, we must all forge ahead with our allegiance to UGA never wavering. On page 11, Jeff Dantzler begins our tribute to Coach Magill. And while you’re sure to have tears from it, I encourage you to keep reading. That way, you won’t miss any of the 20 remembrances made about Coach Magill. From his family to University dignitaries to UGA tennis legends to his friends, the legacy and love shown for Coach Magill is incredible. And on page 17, Loran Smith concludes our tribute by declaring that Coach Magill should have been Athletic Director at Georgia at some point. Here, here! Even though my time with Coach Magill was limited, his determination that things be done the right way is what I probably took most from him. And I’m hopeful that our tribute will
get stellar marks from his watchful eye from high above. I must give credit where credit is due by saying this tribute came to fruition because of all the hard work of Cheri, JD and Murray Poole. Also, we are extremely appreciative to everyone who participated. And a special thanks goes to Mark Maxwell, who supplied many images, including the incredible Steve Penley painting for our cover.
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One final raise of the glass to the greatest Bulldog … Dan Magill! Now as Bulldog fans, it’s time to focus on the next opponent on the Bulldogs schedule and that’s Troy. Yes, it’s going to take some time to heal, but the 2014 season is only lost, if you allow it to be. We must support our players and coaches. And the best way to do that is to turn the page to the next opponent. However, you will find some gory details from the South Carolina game inside this issue. Like always, our sports guys are true professionals in giving the facts. The only thing I will say is that I’m ready to see our head coach get a grasp on what his team’s identity is during the major moments of a football game. And then there’s the old, bugger-bear, clock management that allowed South Carolina to get a field goal before the end of the half. If our offense would’ve simply ran some clock, Spurrier would’ve never gotten the extra possession in the second quarter (a field goal) that wound up being the difference in the final score. And there also was indecision with timeout calls in the final minutes of the game.
Okay, I’m truly turning the page now, with some final housekeeping. Beyond all the work for the Magill Tribute, Cheri also has put together a Red and Black fashion spread on page 18. It’s always imperative to look your best at the next game, so enjoy some of the selections she has rounded up. Also, we would like to introduce a new sports contributor, John Frierson. The Athens native has returned home after several newspaper stints and we’re thrilled to have him included in BI this season. His first print article (page 8) delves into how the new College Playoff is sure to have Bulldog fans cheering for some longtime rivals, whether they like it or not. Yes, we sort of need Florida and Tech to have good seasons. Oh gosh, pure nausea! That will do it for me. Let’s shake the cobwebs off by Saturday at kickoff. Winning every game left on the schedule starts with Troy. See you there and Go Dawgs!
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Travel with caution has become road game moniker By Logan Booker Bulldawg Illustrated
bench only appeared to be shocked by the moment.
The Georgia Bulldogs traveled to Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina once again this past weekend, and once again a familiar long car ride home occurred for Dawg fans that made the trip.
Noticeably, after South Carolina took an 11-point lead with five minutes remaining in the third quarter, the Georgia sidelines looked on in shock as 80,000 fans danced to their signature techno music. The offensive line sat around each other, making no eye contact or communication about what they were about to do in the near minutes when the ball would be kicked back their way. The defensive secondary who had just been marched backwards down the field against their will sat in a straight line on a bench with eyes wide as they too only admired the spectacle of white towels waving and bleachers shaking in the joy of their misery.
And for the third consecutive trip to play the division-rival Gamecocks, Georgia played like a team that was afraid to lose, as opposed to a team that was hungry for a win. This notion has become all too familiar on the sidelines when head coach Mark Richt takes his boys on the road. No longer do the road-Dawgs look like the teams that only lost to six opponents over Richt’s first nine years on the job. Instead, nine times over the last 19 road games, the team with the elongated G on their helmets have sung the blues while hostile stadiums broke erupted into an all-out, rabid pep rally. The feeling was no different in South Carolina Saturday, as the Gamecock student section hosted a debaucherous party for a little over three hours as the Bulldogs never seemed to grasp the concept of stepping on the gas. And while Gamecock fans reveled in Georgia miscues, penalties and lack of aggressive play calling, the Georgia
This Georgia team played scared most of the game, and looked every bit like their recent predecessors who have transitioned from bullies on foreign playgrounds to nothing more than scared new kids on the block. Over the last four regular season games away from Athens the Bulldogs have allowed a very bad Florida team to nearly erase a 20-point halftime lead before barely hanging on in the end, let an Auburn team manhandle them for three quarters before chipping away at an almost miraculous comeback, have
gone down 20-points in the blink of an eye before somehow beating Georgia Tech in double-overtime, and then allowed four 75-yard touchdown drives to a South Carolina team who knew that Georgia was in near-panic mode. So many Georgia fans used to enjoy flying their car flags across state lines as they knew their Bulldogs were going into hostile territory on a mission. But instead, fans these days only count the miles on their odometer in fear of each one seeming like 3 or 4 as they return with their flags reluctantly still flying in a near-flat line show of support for a team that once again never stepped on the gas. With a stretch of three consecutive games in Athens coming up, Georgia needs to get some confidence going, and in a hurry. There will be nothing easy about upcoming trips to Missouri and Arkansas next month as Dawg fans will be asked to travel an accumulative 2,646 miles (there and back) to see if the disturbing trend of road complacency either continues or miraculously disappears. But if my view from the sidelines this past Saturday evening in hostile territory is of any indication, the extra-long trips home will only be that much longer in the very near future. Travel with caution.
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How in the world do you get up for Troy and try and refocus the troops after the devastating heart-break of last week in Columbia? The playoff? The SEC Championship? Gotta win out. Over Georgia’s last 17 games, bookended by the heart-breaker of heart-breakers against Alabama and then this past week at Williams-Brice, the Bulldogs are 10-7, with six losses coming by less than a touchdown. That is hard to swallow. It is an especially bitter pill considering how many self-inflicted wounds have led to these painful Saturdays. Like it or not, the popular conjecture for savvy followers of the Bulldogs, be they Georgia loyalists or not, members of the media, former coaches, or just keen students of the game is: ‘If Georgia could just get out of its own way . . .’ You don’t have to go back but a few days in the “Way Back Machine” to find another episode of that oh so cruel game of what might have been? Big picture, simple statement of the year, Georgia has to start winning these games, or stop losing them. Doing the latter first would certainly assist the former. The simple fact right now is that Georgia has an incredible stable of running backs, led by the sensational Todd Gurley. But the rest of the team is filled with as many question marks as solidified positions. Attrition and injury have played a part in that, but this is also where not reeling in enough of the top players in the Peach State, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, in recent years is showing up. This was as obvious as a bolt of lightning and rumbling clap of thunder in Columbia, as the South Carolina offense had a monster performance against the Bulldogs defense. But now to delve deeper. And caution, this may Jack Nicholson “A Few Good Men” hit at places that are uncomfortable. In this past National Football League Draft, 17 – that’s a bad number for the Bulldogs right now, just like it’s a bad hand in the other Clark County – natives of Georgia were selected. The University of Georgia signed one, Zach Mettenberger, who never played in a game for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs recruiting class of 2013 yielded just two of the top 15 players in the state. You don’t have to be the keenest of recruiting fan to list off some of the big time defenders from Georgia who aren’t playing for the Bulldogs.
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When Georgia went 12-2 in 2012, just missing out on the SEC title and a shot at the whole enchilada with that aforementioned heart-breaker in the Georgia Dome, the Bulldogs defense was by no means dominant. But it had some big-time difference-making players. One of those Jarvis Jones was selected in the ensuing draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was the first Bulldog defender to go in the first round since David Pollack and Thomas Davis in April of 2005. Pollack also represents the last Bulldog lineman, offensive or defensive, to be selected in the first round. Defense and the trenches. Let’s just say that over that stretch, the SEC schools that have won national championships have had a significantly higher number of selections. Georgia is the school in one of the most talent rich states for high school football in all the land. It is a fierce recruiting ground, be it in Atlanta or small towns that just may reside closer to an enemy school’s campus than Athens. Understanding Georgia can’t get them all, but has to get its fair share, even for those few eye-rolling fans out there who don’t quite get that a top ten class in the SEC is relative, seeing that it may only be sixth best in the league, you will give me that one out of 17, two out of 15 and no linemen picked in the first round since 2005 isn’t cutting it, right? Here is a dose of good news. The Bulldogs are putting
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ON THE FIELD
THE BIG FIVE
Mark Richt’s leaders: Murray, Burnette and Swann
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2. Troy’s capable offensive line
After still another major disappointment at By Murray Poole/BI Williams-Brice Stadium this past weekend, the 1-1 Bulldogs (0-1 SEC of course) are bound to be eorgia's young and rebuilding defense drew acdown somewhat as they move against the lightcolades from both head coach Mark Richt and weight Troy Trojans this Saturday at high noon at defensive coordinator Todd Grantham this Sanford Stadium. spring, as the Bulldogs on that side of the ball imBut still, from appearances, pressed the staff withalltheir willingness to this work,game their athletiagainst the Sun Belt Conference team looks to be cism and a combination of quickness and speed that maybe aneven easy for Georgia it regroups and lasttune-up year's veteran unit didn't as possess. But until new-look takeswarfare to the fieldnext against gets ready tothis head backdefense into SEC Clemson's high-powered offense in the Aug. 31 season week against the invading Tennessee Volunteers. opener in the Tigers'the Death Valley, of no one − Richt, Grantham, But although Trojans Coach Larry Blakthe other UGA coaches or fans − can say exactly how Bulleney have undergone some rough days thethepast dogs will perform in 2013. After all, 10 or more of those 2012 few seasons, they are a team that, down through regulars could be playing in the NFL this coming fall. the years, has risen up and knocked off − or either That's why, when asked to name his primary four leadthrown a scare into − some football ers of his upcoming 13th editionhighly-ranked in Athens, Richt could tab teams. only one player on defense ... junior cornerback Damian And Mark Richt’selse, Bulldogs should full well Swann. Like everyone he's waiting to seeknow who's going to that andoftime, the stepthis up inday the heat battle,when in theireverybody first season ashas a full-time starter, and grab the limits, leadership same scholarship it’sreins. best not to take any"On defense, on Swann said Richt. "And really, one for granted anydefinitely," given Saturday. besides him, I don't know right now. So the Bulldogs being properly forewarned, "Swanninto has our beenweekly there andBig played a bunch andthat is very let’s swing Five factors talented and very motivated to have a great year. It's going to Georgia will have to overcome to chalk up a be interesting on the defensive side of the ball this season. But comfortable victory over the visiting Trojans come Damian had a really good spring and it helps to be a proSaturday: ductive player and a veteran player."
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The Bulldogs and in allowing heavy High started allsimply 14 gamesbeing for theflat Bulldogs his sophomore season while receiving the in Most Improved Player award. underdog Troy to stay the football game andHe totaled 53 tackles and two to sacks and came up with four of inthink it has the chance upset the University terceptions, two coming in Georgia's win over Nebraska in the Georgia. As everyone knows, the longer the underCapital Onethe Bowl. dog keeps score close, the more confidence it "You know," referringattogame’s potentialend. defengains to maybe said pullRicht, off astill miracle
sive leaders, "a lot of our guys, you've got guys like even Ray Drew, Sterling Bailey, even Garrison Smith. Garrison's a sen-
Jeremy Pruitt’s defensive unit can’t be lethargic in this game because the Trojans have arguably the top offensive front in the Sun Belt Conference, led by all-conference candidate Terrence ior but Garrison was always under the wing of ... whether it Jones (6-3, 322, Sr.) (No. 75) at right tackle. This was Abry (Jones) or someone else. He was never really the is a veteran bunch that feels it can come beveteran guy until now so he's got to learn how to be that guy. tween hedges and move on Georgia. So it'sthe going to be interesting to seethe whatball happens this sum-
mer, to find out just who emerges because, right now, I couldn't tell you, to be honest with you. 3. The"But Trojans’ good Damian's got to be aduo leader of thererunning in the secondary," said Richt. "There are some very young talented, really talbacks ented players back there; safety in particular, those twothe guys In junior Brandon Burks (5-9, 203) (No. 32), are very talented. Tray Matthews has a lot of good leadership team’s leading rusher, and sophomore Jordan qualities. I don't know if as36), a trueTroy freshman lead the way Chunn (6-0, 234) (No. hashe'll two fine or not. But he plays, practices and approaches the game backs to run behind its capable offensive line.very mature so he's caught everybody's attention pretty quickly." Again, the Bulldogs’ defensive front and lineOn the offensive side, however, where the Bulldogs bring backing can 2012's ill afford to let Troy back 10corps starters from record-setting attack,control Richt doesthen'tfootball eatout clock, at the same time hesitate inand singling seniorwhile quarterback Aaron Murray achieving goal of Burnette keeping and seniorits guard Chris as Georgia’s his two teampotent leaders. offense"Obviously, standingMurray on thewould sidelines. be one, and I would say Chris Burnette is the other," Richt related. "Aaron obviously has been doing it for a while. I've been saying it for the longest but he's a 365-day-a-year leader. He loves ball, he works at it all the time. Like I talked to him (after spring practice), at least Maymester you've got to get out of town but he's 'nah, I'm going to be here.' But I told him you don't need to throw, just relax and do something besides throwing the ball. Give yourself a break," said Richt. "So he said, 'maybe I'll throw once a week.' But he just can't take it, not doing something to try to get better on a daily basis and he spearheaded our off-season last year. He's got a really good formula ... we had a great offseason last year, a great summer and he's going to organize that again. Aaron's such a high achiever, so competitive and it really rubs off on everybody. It gives you a lot of confidence, when your triggerman knows what he's doing, it's a big deal," said Richt of Georgia's four-year starter at quarterback who photos by Rob Saye has thrown for a career total of 10,091 yards and 95 touchdowns and surely rates as both an All-America and Heisman
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Trophy candidate in his final season in Athens. The 6-2, 322-pound Burnette was a 12-game starter for the Bulldogs in both the 2011 and '12 seasons and is assuredly one of Coach Will Friend's ringleaders up front as Georgia returns every single offensive line starter from last season's 12-2 team. "Burnette has been very productive," said Richt. "He didn't participate in the spring (after shoulder surgery) but that doesn't disqualify him from leading because he's already been 4. Mr. Roberts and the Troy defense a leader. He's one of the best examples of a student-athlete Yes, the Trojan defense has given up a whole that you could have, you could hope for. I think the offensive bunch ofgeneral, pointsthey in Troy’s date line in are really,three really outings close and Itothink whobutever's theyleading have that onegroup football defense has a I don'tplayer know ifon he necessarily thattough could disruptive toguys thework Bulldogs’ offense. jobbebecause all those hard. They know they've got to hardend to have a chance to be good. That would bework junior Tyler Roberts (No.They're 44), not 230-pound like these prototypical − they're good, very good a 6-2, juniormonsters who has a unique ability football players but they know they've got to work to really be to sack the quarterback and cause general havoc special. Chris just has a lot more, we call it punch. If you can off the Georgia’s offensive linemen moveedge. somebody when you strike them .... some will guyscerjust tainly have neutralize Mr. guys Roberts on looking Saturday. don't haveto much punch. Some are bigger and better looking and they just don't move people like Chris can. And he's a goodfor passthe protector, too. But he's just smart. 5. Fast start Trojans? thing about O-line," added, "they're reYou can"One certainly betour that TroyRicht University is ally a pretty bunchBulldogs of guys. They know what to do and thinking the smart Georgia will be looking it gives us the ability to change a lot of plays at the line, the ahead to Tennessee next weekend and just, ability to change who the Mike linebacker is at the last second somewhat naturally, taking against a and everybody will know whothis to gogame to, because you can't heavy underdog for play granted (Seeitfactor 1). be hardly just call a run and expect to work.No. You'd That said, the be primed get off to guessing for it Trojans to be rightwill so sometimes you'vetogot to come to the start line and changes and they're really good at a fast tomake givesome Georgia something to think that."The Bulldogs need to put their foot on the about. Andopening if another kickoff really good leader emergessquash on defense to gas from and quickly any complement Damian Swann and offensive cohorts Murray upset the Troy players might haveback in on andthoughts Burnette, these 2013 Dogs could find themselves their theheads. road to the SEC Championship Game, for a third consecutive year.
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THE BIG FIVE By Logan Booker Bulldawg Illustrated After starting the second consecutive season against two ranked opponents, and coming out with another 1-1 start, the Georgia Bulldogs are in dire need of doing what the rest of the SEC has already done: play a proverbial cupcake game. And with no disrespect for the Troy Trojans, who will be making the trip to UGA from southeast Alabama this coming Saturday, Georgia and its fans should look forward to a stress-free day of watching the scoreboard light up on a Saturday in Athens. But before you go on and order your score tee shirts, there are still five things that will remain key to the Bulldogs enjoying their day, and allowing you to enjoy yours.
dence in his passing game. Don’t be surprised to see Mason pass the ball, a lot, as there is simply no need to risk getting the running backs hurt in a game they should be able to win without them.
2. The Secondary Needs Some Confidence, Too After a very poor showing in South Carolina, the UGA secondary needs something to feel good about. Troy runs a balanced offense, but has thrown the ball 38 and 34 times over its last two games, resulting in losses to Abilene Christian and Duke. While there have been glimpses of good things coming for the future of this very young group of Dawgs, Saturday would be a great chance to make some big hits and get some confidence heading into what will be a major test when Tennessee comes calling next.
3. Freshman RB Nick Chubb 1. Hutson Mason Needs A Coming Out Party Georgia is a run-first team this season, and that will not change. But in order for this team to remain even remotely balanced, Hutson Mason will need to gain some serious confi-
It is time to see what Chubb can do in a bigger role, as you can bet the farm Todd Gurley will not see as many carries this week due to the unnecessary risk of injury. Chubb has dazzled in limited action during the first two games, and will likely
take the majority of snaps in the second half as Georgia plays out what will likely be “garbage time.” The future of the program may be wearing #27 on his back, and an extended view should be on tap Saturday.
4. Tight Ends Jay Rome and Jeb Blazevich During the first half of the game, as Hutson Mason is slinging the ball around as aforementioned, it is overdue to have the tight ends play a bigger role while Georgia continues to wait for the injured deepball-threat wide receivers to get healthy. Jay Rome caught a touchdown against South Carolina and Jeb Blazevich made a spectacular acrobatic catch in the second half, but they need to play a much bigger role. Saturday should be a chance for both of them to get more acquainted with Mason in a competitive setting.
5. The UGA Students The students have created a very bad reputation in recent years for not showing up for the “smaller”
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games. And coming off a deflating loss to South Carolina, the students need to realize the team needs them now more than ever. Sure, Georgia could probably win this game handedly if Sanford Stadium were filled with 92,746 Troy fans, but the team surely feels as bad as the students do at this point. With a bunch of really tough SEC games on the horizon, it is time the students show up for one of these games as if it were the SEC Championship game. They’ll miss this one day. They just don’t realize it yet.
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JOHN FRIERSON’S PERSPECTIVE: COLLEGE PLAYOFF MAKES FOR STRANGE BEDFELLOWS
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Are you prepared to cheer for Clemson? What about rooting for Florida, Auburn and Georgia Tech? Did you just break out in hives? Welcome to the new world of the College Football Playoff, where the only enemies you can afford to have are the team on the other sideline each Saturday and every team in the country you don’t play. During SEC Media Days, South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said folks in the SEC with a team in the hunt for one of the four playoff spots — to be determined by a 13-member selection committee — may not need to worry about it “until the SEC championship game is probably over. So that would be the time to say, Hey, maybe we can make that last four teams and go from there.” Of course asking SEC fans not to worry is like asking them not to mock the present state of the Big Ten — impossible. One thing I never understood about collegiate sports, especially in the SEC, was how fans rooted for other teams in the conference when those squads were playing teams from the opposite division or another league. Just never made sense to me. I get wanting your division or conference to look strong, but I’ve always had a different view: it’s us versus them (meaning everyone else), today and always. The enemy is not my friend when not going head to head, but neither is the enemy of my enemy. They’re all wearing the wrong colors. My way of thinking is now dead. Gone. Impractical and obsolete. Now, given the preciousness of those four playoff spots, you not only have to hope that your team has a phenomenal season, with, as is now the case with Georgia, no more than one loss (and it better be to a good team), but you have to hope and pray that the teams you beat, especially out of conference so that the committee rewards you for playing good teams,
have phenomenal seasons, as well. One critical metric that the playoff selection committee will use to determine who makes the four-team playoff is strength of schedule. Georgia, which early in the season was a popular pick among national pundits to make the fabulous foursome, might be able to overcome last week’s 38-35 defeat to Spurrier’s squad and still be one of the four. But two defeats and the Dogs are done. Perhaps just as importantly, the Dogs, like every team hoping to stand out from the crowd, needs for every win to sparkle like a spit-shined boot. Georgia and its fans pulling for Clemson to win at least 10 games? You better do it. Georgia and its fans hoping that Georgia Tech (always referred to as “the enemy” by the late, great Dan Magill) is among the ACC elite heading into the regular-season finale? Ignore the rash and do it.
As we enter the fourth week of the college football season, the first FBS season ever with a four-team playoff waiting at the end, there are surely some schools and conferences already suffering from postseason panic. Looking at you, Big Ten. But an early stumble like Georgia’s, just like in the old BCS system that largely relied on poll voters, still leaves time for a recovery. That is if there aren’t too many cupcakes on the menu. The Dogs face Troy this week in a game that should be neither a challenge, nor do anything to boost the UGA resume. But so early in the season, with most teams playing at least one weak opponent, schedule strength means little. That comes later. Also coming later, the selection committee will release its first top 25 on Oct. 28. Then, in the midst of the cool and comfortable fall weather, the sweating really begins.
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Farewell Coach Magill: The Greatest Bulldog Ever By Jeff Dantzler Bulldawg Illustrated As the first baby born at Athens Regional Hospital, the mold was truly broken with Dan Hamilton Magill Jr.
At one point in his astounding, amazing, incredible, unbelievable career at Georgia, The Greatest Bulldog Ever single-handedly performed the tasks that over 40 full timers in the athletic association do now. A true renaissance man, a Leonardo Da Vinci, a Benjamin Franklin, Dan Magill was no mere jack, but a master of all trades. When Georgia was going through its darkest of athletic days in the 1950s, Magill founded the Georgia Bulldog Clubs in over 100 towns, communities and cities throughout the state. He kept the Georgia people unified. He was a Hall of Fame Sports Information Director. He was a hall of fame marketer and promoter, going back to his days of youth and the Great Snake Fight. He is twice in Guinness as the World’s Fastest Two-Finger Typist and for playing the longest Ping Pong point in history. He was a master linguist, world-class writer, incomparable story-teller and yarn-spinner. He was a master of history, most notably that of University of Georgia athletics. He was a unifier, an up-lifter, a presence. All the while he found the time to become the winningest coach in collegiate tennis history, turning Georgia into a national powerhouse, king of the Southeastern Conference, and two-time national champion. It was Magill who oversaw his beloved hometown and alma maters becoming the home of the NCAA tournament. He was the father of the NCAA Tennis Team Tournament Format. He received love, admiration, adoration and respect from more people than most who ever walked the Earth. He was of the rare breed that he didn’t ever have to ask his players to play harder, or his workers to work harder. Nobody wanted to disappoint him. Ever. He was a damn proud Marine! The only time he was ever far from Athens was when he was in the Phillipines during World War II – at the end preparing for the invasion. Thank God for the bomb, it saved his and millions of other lives. He leaves behind an amazing wife and wonderful great children who were kind enough to generously share this treasure with so many of us for so long. Whether you were lucky enough to have known or met or only heard of him, if you love Georgia, Dan Magill had an enormous impact on your love of the Bulldogs. His started while anticipating his first, when Georgia beat mighty Yale 15-0 in 1929 to christen Sanford Stadium. The 2014 season-opening victory over Clemson was the first game ever played in Sanford Stadium when Dan Magill was not with us. He was a champion tennis player up into his 90s. At age 18, he won the Athens City Doubles Championship. At age 68, a half century later, he won it again while teaming with his partner and proud protégé, Allen Miller, Georgia’s first ever four-time All-American and head professional at Athens Country Club. He won USTA championships in the 35s, 40s, 45s, 50’s, so on and so on and so on When he won the 75s, he won as a 71, 72 and 73 year old. He then said the younger whipper-snappers at age 71 knocked him off when he was 74 and 75. Same story with the 80s, and so on. He was my hero. He was the hero of so many others. And a second father to every player who ever donned the red and black. He was loved by so many generations. Coach Magill introduced me to a remarkable young man named Houston Gaines, another of his (along with Allen’s and mine’s – hey two out of three ain’t bad) protégés. Coach Magill was Houston’s best friend from the time the latter was 11 years old and they walked to the games together. I think Houston will be President some day. At his inauguration, he will recount his career, which began with raking the yard of his neighbor, the great and wonderful man Dan Magill.
Spending many, many, many days and nights with him is one of the greatest things that has and ever will happen to me. I also got to spend a lot of time with two of my other heroes, Liltin’ Larry Munson, the greatest college football announcer ever, and the incomparable Erk Russell, a truly amazing man and coach. son.
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I never will forget listening to the 1980 national championship highlight audio cassette tape over and over and over again. It was Coach Magill introducing Munson making the calls. I can recite to this day, in his unique fast paced southern style….”September the 6th, 1980 marked the debut of the most sensational halfback in the history of American football.” Then came Munson. Then came Herschel. Coach Russell had a great passion for tennis and used to let me hang around with him at the Forest Heights Country Club courts in Statesboro. I asked him, as about a 13-year old, if he ever played with coach Magill. “Several times a week for years, we would play two sets.” I asked Coach Russell if he ever beat Coach Magill, he told me he got a set off of him once. Several years later when I was a student in the Sports Information Office for the great Claude Felton, I recounted that story to Coach Magill. “Well Jeff,” he said with his marvelously unique delivery, “I remember it like it was yesterday. I had a hurt foot. I’ve never lost a match when I wasn’t hurt … or cheated,” he finished with a big grin. When the news came out on the morning of Sunday August 24th, I wept and sobbed, even though all who loved him so dearly know he is in a better place. What finally first made me smile later that day was thinking about him upstairs with his old friends, and playing tennis with Coach Russell, while Munson was hooking a big bass, and Coach Bill Hartman was “hangin’ ‘em high.” Then they all shared stories, and played cards and drank cold beer amidst a cloud of cigar smoke and fretted about that young, inexperienced secondary. His love for Georgia was unmatched. His handpicked successors, Manuel Diaz and Claude Felton are the very best tennis coach and sports information director in the business. He was as proud of these two and what they have done and become. He has taken so many young men and helped mold them into great men. Whether you were a player who won a pair of NCAA Singles Championships and led the Bulldogs to the 1985 national title (Mikael Pernfors), an alumni who went on to become Lt. Governor of the great State of Georgia (Pierre Howard) or president of the United States Tennis Association (Gordon Smith), or a lowly scribe and pontificator who simply thought he was the greatest thing ever, Dan Magill made you feel like an incredibly special person. One of my fondest memories came from the 2007 NCAA Tournament. Georgia had won the team championship, and watching John Isner play a singles match from his box atop Court No. 1, was Coach Magill, national champion Bulldog All-American George Bezecny, and another of his proud protégés, the great Jack Bauerle, the best swim coach ever. And me. No doubt who was out of place in that quartet, but not for one second did it feel that way. Ever. Being with the bright center of this Universe illuminated all. Like countless others, I will forever be grateful for all the unforgettable gifts he daily gave. Farewell Coach Magill. “From Tallapoosa to Tybee Light,” the Georgia people, “The Chosen People of the Western World,” have lost our greatest champion, but the memories and stories forever will continue to spread the legacy and legend of The Greatest Bulldog Ever.
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Compiled by: Murray Poole, Jeff Dantzler and Cheri Leavy
Our team at Bulldawg Illustrated learned so much from this fellow friend of the fourth estate and we asked others to share their lessons from the legendary mentor Dan Magill.
“My dad taught me not to be a ‘Big Ike.’ I also inherited a love of music from him and growing up, after dinner, he and I would listen to every Broadway musical on the old 33 1/3 records. We memorized and sang every song by heart.” “Coach Magill was the greatest ambassador and the ultimate communicator and from him I learned how to carry myself, how to treat others and how to maintain successful lifelong relationships. I feel very lucky to have been given the opportunity to learn so much from him.” Houston Gaines neighbor of Coach Magill, UGA Honors Student, former Athens Academy student body president and tennis captain
Mollie Magill Sloan daughter of Coach Magill What I learned from dad was, ‘Never surrender!’” Ham Magill son of Coach Magill “One of the things I learned from my dad is not to take yourself too seriously. His dry wit, his great sense of humor and his ability to make people happy will stay with me forever.” Sharon Magill Brown daughter of Coach Magill
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“Dan Magill was a selfless and loyal servant of the University of Georgia. Alma Mater, in Latin, means ‘nourishing mother.’ No Bulldog ever sought to give back to his nourishing mother more than Dan, the greatest and grandest Bulldog to come our way.” Loran Smith Co-host of Tailgate Show for Georgia Network, executive director of Georgia Bulldog Clubs “Dan Magill was a mentor who consistently preached the values of hard work, discipline, honesty, loyalty and love for the University of Georgia. Mr. Magill led by example, and those of us who were fortunate to learn from him over the years are truly blessed.” Greg McGarity J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics of the University of Georgia
“I learned from Dan the love of Georgia, the art of promoting, the drive to compete, the joy of research and learning, and the loyalty to a cause.” Vince Dooley former legendary Georgia head coach and athletic director “That dreams can come true. This man I grew up reading, listening to, studying and idolizing was even greater when I got to meet him and become his friend. My hero. The time I spent with him, the stories, the tales, the jokes, the lessons, the memories … are amongst the greatest treasures of my life. He was the most special man ever.” Jeff Dantzler Bulldawg Illustrated sports guru, Athens radio personality and UGA historian “Dan was the standard bearer of the Bulldog Nation and taught me volumes about the history of the Georgia Bulldogs, the Georgia Tradition, and a lot about the Georgia people. For that I’m eternally grateful.” Claude Felton Senior Associate AD, Sports Communications Director
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“Coach Magill was a true legend and icon, and having the honor and privilege to play for him I learned about strong leadership and passion, especially for the University of Georgia! I witnessed firsthand what is possible with his superhuman work ethic, and he is Bulldog unparalleled! George Bezecny UGA All-America tennis player in 1985 UGA tennis national champion 1985
“To achieve greatness it must be done for a greater good. We learned to win not for us, not for him, but for Georgia. He taught this selfish tennis player how to be a teammate.” Trey Carter UGA All-SEC tennis player in 1985 and 1986 UGA tennis national champion 1987
“He was a great support to me, not only during my college career. During my pro years, and even on the Senior Tour, he kept up with my results. Every time we talked he had a little coaching tip.” Mikael Pernfors UGA All-America tennis player in 1984 and 1985 UGA tennis national champion 1984 and 1985
“It is impossible to narrow down the one thing I learned from Coach Magill. Simply put, I observed his hard work ethic, dedication, loyalty, competitiveness and wonderful communication skills, all of which were greatly enhanced with a one of a kind sense of humor.” Allen Miller UGA four-time All-America tennis player in 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 UGA tennis national champion 1983
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“Simply put, Coach Magill taught me to love Georgia and how to get the most out of each individual for the betterment of the team.” Manuel Diaz Georgia men’s head tennis coach in his 27th season
“Before coming to UGA, I already held a strong love for the university, having been a huge Bulldog fan from a very young age. However, after becoming so much closer to Coach both during and following my collegiate years, UGA has occupied a deeper place in my heart than I ever imagined possible, as there is no one who represented the spirit of UGA more than Coach – and if you loved Coach (which I surely did), then you loved and wanted to give all you had for UGA as well.”
“He taught me the value of making a great first impression and my brother Bill said Coach Magill taught him old school journalism ... get it right the first time!”
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Dan Magill From Old Ag Hill By Dewey Benefield
There are strange things done In the Athens sun By the Bulldog warriors bold There are Georgia tales Of wins and fails That would make your blood run cold. The Athens nights have seen great sights But the greatest was not until That night June ‘Neath the grinning moon That they “coronated” Dan Magill. Now this coronation was a celebration They’ll talk about for years When the young and the old Returned to the fold For food and fun and for cheers. Yes, Dan Magill was from old Ag Hill The story has oft been told Of this Bulldog bred From his toes to his head This foe of the White and the Gold. Only once did he roam from his Athens home To serve the proud Marines There he learned to drill (And with a bit of skill, To raise with a pair of queens.) When the war was done, he had a run At a big city writing career. With Danforth and Tiller, The grind was a killer, But he ran the course without fear. And he waited for the day When the UGA Did sound a clarion call And he ended the yearning By again returning To the garrets of Memorial Hall. With a Coke in each hand And a loyal band He toiled through the so-so years With a frequent taste of glory To go with the sweat and the tears. Now Bulldog fortunes are rising And the enemy is in retreat The White and The Gold Lie silent and cold Under sturdy Bulldog feet. And riding the crest of victory With his Cokes and tennis clothes Is Dan Magill From old Ag Hill A Bulldog from his head to his toes. 16 • www.bulldawgillustrated.com
“I learned the value of hard work and dedication from Dan. He worked hard and had fun doing it, and he got me through college and got me a job as a sports correspondent with the Atlanta newspapers.” Dewey Benefield who served as an assistant to Coach Magill in the UGA sports information department and whom Magill labeled “Georgia’s Sports Laureate” for Benefield’s many poems about Bulldog football
“I learned from Coach Magill that a passion for performance balanced by a wicked sense of humor reflects a life well lived.” Ann Frierson Coach Magill’s secretary and longtime friend
“Dan Magill was an amazing man. He had such a strong vision and was so forceful in achieving his goals. However, unlike many others with this drive, he was always so warm, charming and witty. He is the type that books are written about and will always be remembered by those who were fortunate to know him.” Marianne Rogers singer, actress and huge contributor to the UGA tennis program through the years
“What I learned from Coach Magill was that if I had chocolate candy in a dish on my desk, I would definitely have a visit from him every day! I played tennis with Coach for years before I started working, too, and he always won!” Lynn Steedman program specialist for men’s tennis at UGA
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Magill the AD should’ve happened He was about Georgia and not about himself In the aftermath of the recent death of Dan Magill, I thought about his many accomplishments and the legacy he leaves behind. While he was not perfect, there were literally no failures in his professional life. All missions were accomplished even when he was running three jobs—sports information director, Bulldog Club Secretary and tennis coach— which at other schools required three different individuals. His times were not always the best of times, when it came to football. The eight year losing streak to Georgia Tech happened early in his career which began when he left the Atlanta Journal to become Publicity Director for the Bulldogs in 1949. Something he wanted to do when he returned to Athens after becoming the most successful prep editor in history of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (and a national pace setter) was to promote all Georgia sports. That was the agreement he had with Coach Wallace Butts, athletic director, but it did not turn out as planned. The fifties were a dark era for Georgia football. The annual loss in the big game to the arch rival brought on depression, dissention and damn near financial default. Butts became so preoccupied with football shortcomings and surviving that he had no time to worry about other sports. Basketball was deplorable, winning in some years no more than three games, playing in old Woodruff Hall which was more suited for storing hay. Baseball enjoyed intermittent success under Jim Whatley, but not enough scholarships to consistently compete with the best in the Southeastern Conference. Track experienced modest success with a scholarship budget that would not equal the average housewife’s grocery bill today. Swimming was competitive under Bump
Gabrielasen and tennis was on the way to preeminent status only because Magill would soon be the head coach. Austerity prevailed. Much of Georgia’s success came about by volunteers—from athletes to game officials to coaches. Red Lawson coached basketball for a small supplement while he was a full time teacher in the Physical Education Department. Whatley and Spec Towns, track coach, were full time employees in Physical Education. They just happened to be varsity head coaches in baseball and track respectively. I’ve often wondered what might have been—had University officials had the good sense and judgment to have made Magill the athletic director. He knew everybody in the state. He had an indefatigable work ethic. His rapport with the Georgia people was legend. His loyalty was unquenchable. (He came close to getting in fist fights with dissenters when it came to supporting the Bulldog leader, Coach Butts). He was skilled at promotion, organization and leadership. He would have taken advantage of his Marine training and with his remarkable creative instincts. He would have been innovative and creative in ways that would have cured a lot of ills. But, the University never looked his way when it was time to hire an athletic director. I think he would have been a model AD. He would have pulled the Association up by its bootstraps just like he did with the tennis program. Joel Eaves was the perfect man for the job when he was hired at, perhaps, the lowest time for Georgia athletics, but what would have happened had Vince Dooley not been the right man for the football head coaching job? Nobody
Dan Magill had all the ingredients to make Georgia the best. Timing was never in his favor with respect for being tapped to run the show. Unfortunately, those making personnel decisions were too shortsighted to make him the boss.
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Describe Athens in three words: Nostalgic, Touchdown Georgia!, Driver 8 (sorry, 3 words are too hard!)
A favorite Athens restaurant: Taco Stand.
Share a favorite memory from your time at UGA: I was on a date at a football game and saw John Nixon at a party that night. The next morning I asked my roommate to set me up with him…we are still together…years…
Favorite Books: I am reading Robert Gate’s book now, Duty. Favorite of all time is Atlas Shrugged and Gone With The Wind
Band you heard while living in Athens: REM at the abandoned church.
A favorite shop in Athens: UGA Bookstore.
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Describe your typical Bulldog game day: An early departure from Augusta, stopping in Lexington for boiled peanuts, tailgating with friends from across the south, Bulldawgs win, and a long line of cars back to Augusta.
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Share a favorite memory from your time at UGA: This is a hard one! I have so many amazing memories from my time in Athens!
GA/FL was always a blast! I can honestly say, even with all the hype, it never dissapointed! I loved staying in Sea Island with all of my Describe Athens in friends and tailgating on the three words: beach, it’s by far the best tailgate in the COUNTRY! Best Kept Secret! Band you heard while living in Athens:
Robin Gerber Hometown: Memphis, TN. Current Town: Atlanta, GA. Years at UGA: 2006-2010 School: BA in Psychology Family: Sister and Business Partner, Annie Griffin
Profession: Co-owner of Annie Griffin Collection - www.anniegriffincollection. com - a contemporary women’s line distinguished by effortless style, feminine silhouettes, and bold prints. I co-own the company with my sister Annie. She is the designer and I am head of sales. Selling my sisters designs has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my life! Currently, we are in over 300 stores and just sold to our first national retailer, Anthropologie. We have a ten person team in Atlanta and seven regional reps around the country. It has been the most difficult, all consuming, gratifying experience of my life. I can’t wait to see how the company progresses in the future!
Robin Gerber is our kind of Bulldog - she loves the Classic City and the Coast of Georgia! You can meet her this weekend at a Trunk Show for Annie Griffin at Heery’s.
One thing few people know about you:
The Jody Grind, Chickesaw Mudpuppies, Opal Foxx Quartet, Daisy, and Downright!
I am definitely an extrovert and love to be around people but what few people know about me is that I love my downtime with a good book.
A favorite shop in Athens:
Describe your typical Bulldog game day:
That one’s easy. Heery’s! It is like a mini department store with all of my favorite brands, including Annie Griffin! Heery’s is one of our biggest Southeastern accounts, and I absolutely love working with Rusty the owner and Lindsay the buyer. I am actually hosting a trunk show with them on September 19 & 20.
My friends and I love to relive our glory days at UGA by going to a few games a year. Typically, we wake up and head straight to Last Resort. We love to get a mimosa and a Southwestern Grazer salad before we head to our seats Between the Hedges. And when the Bulldogs win, it goes from fun to perfect!
A favorite Athens restaurant: During college it was Last Resort! I think I went there 1000 times during my four years there. The bartender my senior year even named a drink after my group of friends! I still try to go every time I am in town. Currently, I would have to say the National is my favorite restaurant. I love the vibe, cocktails, and food. I think it might actually be my favorite restaurant anywhere! Favorite books and blogs: I read a lot so this is a hard one, but the only book I have ever read twice is City of Thieves by David Benioff. As for my favorite blog, I would say withlovefromkat.com. Kat’s timeless style separates her from bloggers that are hyper-focused on trends. Band you heard while living in Athens: Ratatat at the Farm was one of my favorite shows, and Susan Tedeschi at the Georgia Theater was fantastic.
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to the South Carolina 6 in the late going … only to see the Bulldog offense waste the opportunity to cash the winning score.
COLUMBIA, S.C. – When a Georgia football team that looked so dominating in the opening 45-21 win over Clemson goes on the road and stumbles again to 6-point underdog South Carolina, the Stats That Matter are going to clearly reflect why the 6th-ranked Bulldogs came undone in a grueling 38-35 loss to the Gamecocks here Saturday.
Yards After Contact Gurley broke three tackles on a 40-yard run from scrimmage, freshman Sony Michel kept running after pulling away from a couple of would-be tacklers on a first down run, and then Gurley came back to keep a fourth-quarter touchdown drive going by breaking a full five tackles on a brilliant 9-yard scamper … the same Gurley who didn’t get the football on Georgia’s first-and-goal at the Carolina 4 late in the game.
Whereas the crucial statistics that decide wins and losses looked all glowing in the belting of the Tigers on opening day between the hedges, they looked something way less in a contest that will likely forever leave Bulldawg Nation scratching its collective head.
Third Down Conversions Big story here as the Bulldogs converted on only 5-of-12 third down opportunities. But South Carolina was even worse as it went 2-for-9 on third downs against the Bulldog defense. But then, the Gamecocks made many of their 27 total first downs on first and second downs.
Without further ado, let’s quickly see why Georgia stands 1-1 today instead of the 2-0 it was expecting to be when it crossed the state line into South Carolina on Saturday:
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in the first quarter just after Gurley had ripped off a 13-yard run for a first down.
The Bulldogs had five plays to gain 20 yards or more but maybe the biggest, a 54-yard touchdown jaunt by Todd Gurley late in the first quarter, was wiped out due to a holding penalty on guard Brandon Kublanow. South Carolina, in contrast, dented the Bulldog defense for six plays of 20 yards or more.
Untimely Mistakes (turnovers, penalties, clock management, miscues, etc.) A whole bunch of these plagued the Bulldogs Saturday. There was Kublanow’s holding call that nullified Gurley’s 54-yard TD jaunt, there was a killing pass interference call on Devin Bowman, after he had intercepted a Dylan Thompson pass, another roughing-the-passer call that hurt the Bulldogs, Hutson Mason’s costly intentional grounding penalty near game’s end, Brendan Douglas bumping into Todd Gurley on the kickoff return team when Gurley was finally going to be able to run one back, with the result being the Gamecocks pinning the Bulldogs back at their own 15-yard line and, finally, an inexplicable timeout by the coaching staff
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Special teams Wins vs. Miscues The Bulldogs got the two field goals from record-breaking Marshall Morgan but he also missed two crucial ones, including the 28-yarder that would have tied the game in the final five minutes and an earlier 44-yard attempt in the second quarter. Georgia’s kick coverage was generally good with the exception of two late kickoff returns by the Gamecocks, which went for 42 and 24 yards. Colin Barber kicked well for Georgia, punting South Carolina dead once at the Gamecocks’ 15.
Missed Tackles Senior safety Corey Moore whiffed on a tackle on a Carolina 8-yard touchdown pass, freshman DB Dominick Sanders also missed a tackle in the open field, and senior corner Damian Swann missed one sure tackle in the Carolina backfield and also couldn’t make the stop on another Gamecock touchdown pass. Swann, however, did redeem himself somewhat with his 18-yard interception run
Turnovers (gained/lost) The Bulldogs didn’t fumble the ball away any but did have to recover two of their own bobbles, which prevented possible gains. And UGA freshman Lorenzo Carter did recover Carolina’s only fumble. Georgia also got the big interception from Swann but, as mentioned, couldn’t cash in on it.
Red Zone (offense/defense) The Bulldogs went a good 5-of-6 on scoring chances in the red zone with one of the scores being Morgan’s 26-yard field goal in the second quarter. But, oh, the one they missed on from the SC 4-yard line! In contrast, South Carolina went a perfect 5-for-5 scoring inside the Bulldogs’ 20.
Run/Pass Attempts Not a bad ratio again here for the Bulldogs as they ran the ball 38 times for 217 yards and passed it 22 times for 191 yards. This time, however, all the statistics accumulated by Georgia went for naught on another wet, dreary night in Columbia, S.C.
K E V I N B U T L E R’ S P L AY E R S O F T H E G A M E — G E O R G I A- S O U T H C A R O L I N A Kevin Butler, former University of Georgia legendary kicker and a member of the Georgia radio broadcast team, will each week during the 2014 football season select his offensive, defensive and special teams players of the week for Bulldawg Illustrated. Here are Butler’s selections and reasons why for the Bulldogs’ 38-35 loss to South Carolina on Saturday.
OFFENSE – Junior fullback Quayvon Hicks, who gave the Bulldogs a boost with his running late in the game when Georgia was attempting to make a comeback. Hicks rushed for 30 yards on just three carries and scored the Bulldogs’ final touchdown on a one-yard run. “From this week forward the offensive player of the game will be called ‘the Todd Gurley Award,’” said Butler. “He is the best running back in America and can win this award every week, so I will honor another player this week. Quayvon Hicks had 3 carries for 30 yards and an outstanding day blocking for the many different running backs. Much of the success in UGA’s running game starts with great blocking and Quayvon might have had his best game. He is silent but deadly for defenses.” DEFENSE – Although the Bulldog defense experienced a rough night in Columbia, senior inside linebacker Ramik Wilson returned to his All-SEC form by ringing up 13 tackles, including 2.5 tackles-for-loss. “Ramik Wilson had a typical great effort against South Carolina,” said Butler. “His 13 tackles with 9 solos were tops on the team once again. Combined with 2 tackles for loss, it showed good position from Ramik. He had to make too many tackles outside the ends and downfield, which was proof that Ramik hustled throughout the game. His teammates need to step up their game to match his intensity.” SPECIAL TEAMS – Junior punter Collin Barber, who aver-
aged 40.5 yards on the Bulldogs’ only two punts of the game, including booting a 41-yarder that went out of bounds at the Carolina 15-yard line. “Really not much special happened with the UGA special teams, but Collin Barber punted to the best of his ability by pinning the Gamecocks inside the 20 once and netted 40.5 yards,” said Butler. “Eliminating a big return in an opponent’s stadium is a great accomplishment with high punts and disciplined coverage.”
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Knowshon Moreno 2007 – vs. Troy Things were looking bleak for the Bulldogs before a rocking packed house at Williams-Brice Stadium, as the Gamecocks raced to a 16-0 first half lead. South Carolina’s defense did most of the scoring. The Gamecocks got a 2-0 lead on a safety. All-American safety Ko Simpson returned an interception 57 yards for a touchdown to take a 16-0 lead. The offense finally got going, but Georgia settled for a couple of first half field goals, as the Gamecocks defense held in the red zone. In the second half, the Bulldogs passing attack struck and the talented defense shut South Carolina down. The trigger man of the Georgia offense was one of the best quarterbacks in Bulldog history, the lefthander, David Greene. Georgia’s first touchdown came on a 12-yard pass from Greene to Tyson Browning. Trailing 16-13, the Dogs finally got on top, as Greene hit Reggie Brown in stride on a sideline route for a 22-yard touchdown, putting Georgia on top 20-16. The Bulldogs held on to win by the count of 20-16. Greene would end his career at Georgia on top of the record book in numerous passing records, and the Bulldogs sported a 43-10 record with the lefthander behind center. One of his top performances came while leading the comeback charge in the second half at South Carolina.
Georgia’s underdog Wonderdogs trailed LSU 17-7 at the half in Baton Rouge. This Bulldog team won a slew of tight games throughout the season, but it looked like a second loss of the campaign just may be in the cards. But the Bulldogs grabbed control of the game when strand-out freshman Lindsay Scott, from tiny Jesup, Georgia and Wayne County High School, raced through the Cajun night with the second half kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown to swing momentum in the favor of the red and black. The game pitted the best pair of tailbacks in the SEC, Georgia’s Willie McClendon, from Brunswick, Ga., and Charles Alexander of LSU. In the second half, the “Junkyard Dawgs” defense shut the Tigers. Down. Standout linebacker Ricky McBride, a native of Savannah, controlled the middle of the line and helped stymie the Fightin’ Tigers potent rushing attack. He wound up with an unbelievable 18 solo tackles and six assists to tally 24 stops. Sophomore rover Chris Welton, who had moved from quarterback to defense the previous game (“I just hit anything in a white shirt”) recounted, “They kept running Alexander on the lead and he kept stuffing them. Ricky was yelling across the line into the huddle, daring them to keep coming his way. They did and he kept turning them away. It was awesome!” Alexander wound up with 81 yards, while McClendon wore the Tigers down, slashing through the LSU defense for 145 yards. The eventual SEC MVP, McClendon would punch in a touchdown behind the Bulldogs strong offensive line that featured Ray Donaldson and Mack Guest. All-SEC kicker Rex Robinson was true on a field goal and the Bulldogs were on top 24-17 to the disbelief of 78,000 at Tiger Stadium. The second half was all Georgia and the Bulldogs would hang on to win by the 24-17 margin. Georgia would follow with a 17-16 victory over Kentucky, 22-20 triumph over Florida in Jacksonville and 29-28 heart-stopper over Tech between the hedges. The Wonderdogs came up just short of the SEC title, but while posting a 9-1-1 regular season mark with a slew of white-knuckling wins, this will always be one of Georgia’s favorite teams. And at the top of the list, was that magic night down on the Bayou when McClendon and McBride dominated and Lindsay Scott would make the first of his iconic dashes into Georgia lore. photo/Georgia Sports Communications
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A View From ... Troy, Alabama
Barry McKnight, the voice of Troy Athletics, does an excellent job lending us his thoughts on Saturday’s game between the Bulldogs and Trojans and college football in general.
What is it like playing in the same state as Alabama and Auburn? It’s been a blessing and a curse. The blessing is that we compete in a state where college football is very, very popular and important, and Troy has been able to capitalize upon that. The curse is that they’re such behemoths that fans feel an obligation to pick a side, even our fans. Look, we’re not trying to compete with Auburn and Alabama and overtake them; we’re just trying for our fair share of attention in this football-crazed state. I would guess that a large majority of our fans also claim an allegiance to one of those schools as well, and that’s fine, as long as they’re Trojans, too.
Who are some Troy players that Georgia should keep an eye on? A senior WR, Chandler Worthy (a Georgia native), is small but has great speed and big-play capability; Troy’s senior right tackle, Terrance Jones, is the Trojans’ most likely NFL prospect-- terrifically strong (check out his Youtube account of an 810-pound squat from the summer); defensively, MLB Mark Wilson is physical and a real leader, and DT Lonnie Gosha (an Arkansas transfer) should hold up well in trying to plug up UGA’s run game.
What do you see as the big picture near-future for Troy? To compete for the Sun Belt title and get back to New Orleans and a bowl game! We’ve been the most successful program in the Sun Belt Conference, but none of our players now has shared in the bowl experience, and we need to change that!
What does Troy need to do to pull the upset? They need big plays, for sure. The idea that Troy can match Georgia’s physicality on defense for four quarters is probably a false idea, so they need to strike deep a few times with success. The hope, as well, is that Troy’s offensive pace will take some toll on the Bulldog defense late in the game, so Troy would love to be able to stay close until then, with a chance to sneak out a win late!
What are some changes you would like to see in college football? A - I’m actually okay with the new playoff system, and I like the idea of better serving the student-athlete, in terms of a cost-ofliving stipend and increased access to cafeteria services. All in all, I’m one of the happy college football fans out there!
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Are your fans excited to come to Sanford Stadium? Without question! They love the Athens nightlife on Fridays; it’s very eclectic and exciting, more so than most any of the places we go (and we’ve been to a LOT of places). The funny thing I remember is when we came up there in 2007, when Omar Haugabook threw for 300 yards and our freshman WR, Jerrel Jernigan (who now plays for the Giants) had a big day. I grew up in a Gator family and went to school at Florida, so I know of the passion of Georgia fans; when we were down 17 late and driving, I told our radio crew “Watch these fans if we score.” There was a huge chorus of boos when we scored with seconds to go to pull to within ten, and the place rained boos. My guys didn’t know why --the outcome wasn’t in doubt-- until I pointed out (off the air) that Georgia wasn’t covering! To me, Sanford Stadium represents passion, unadulterated allegiance, and the love of the game. It’s what’s good and right with college football.
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