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Well Bulldog fans, it was certainly not the start we had all hoped for as our beloved team fell short at Clemson this past Saturday night. However the good news is there is zero time to sit around and belly ache. Steve Spurrier brings perhaps his best South Carolina team into Athens on Saturday and would love nothing more than to finish off Georgia’s hopes for a banner 2013 campaign. That is why our cover states the obvious … Rally Call. The scene at Clemson was electric. The Tiger fans were going nuts before, during and most certainly after the game. Now, are we as fans up for the challenge to get behind our team to help them earn a similar triumph versus the Gamecocks? I sure hope so! Don’t get me wrong I’m still smarting from the loss. It was devastating to see our team go down in a very similar fashion to other losses of the Mark Richt era. The bottom line is untimely turnovers, penalties, a special team gaffe and the inability to get key defensive stops makes winning close games nearly impossible. Without question, the Georgia coaching staff must do some quick soul-searching to remedy what I call junk football. Clean up the little things that are paramount for a complete game or else 2013 is going to be over before it barely began. Rally Call! Before looking closer at the task at hand, let’s look at what was encouraging from game one. Like we all knew, Todd Gurley is a beast running the football. A slight injury during the game, kept him from getting more carries according to Richt. I sure hope that is the case because otherwise it is just plain silly. While Aaron Murray had catastrophic turnovers, his numbers were extremely productive otherwise. Last week, in this space, I pleaded that his maturity would make him live to see another play. It didn’t shake out that way against Clemson, but a victory over South Carolina won’t be possible if #11 doesn’t have a short memory. Defensively, this young team is definitely still a mystery. The return of Josh Harvey- Clemons will be huge. There were some good signs, but stopping the run is a huge concern after seeing how massive
South Carolina’s offensive line looked last Thursday night. While I have plenty of 0-2 worries, what has me most concerned is how we as fans will represent on Saturday. Are we up for the challenge to get into Sanford Stadium early and establish the huge advantage a ruckus crowd provides? And even if something bad happens early, can we keep our composure to provide positive reinforcement for our team? Rally Call! Dig deep Bulldog Nation. Our players need to feel our love. The road for a magical season definitely started with a harsh thud, but a 1-0 SEC record will erase the Clemson blues in record time. No it won’t be easy with the masterful Bulldog destroyer Steve Spurrier licking his chops. And my goodness, leave it to Georgia to be lucky enough to get JaDeveon Clowney coming off probably his only lackluster game of his entire life. Still, I have faith that this Georgia team will pull it together for a performance that will have us smiling by the final whistle. Rally Call. Let’s all band together to make Saturday a monumental about face. And lastly for our photo by Rob Saye coaches it’s time for your own Rally Call. Please focus on the little things to help your players become a fundamentally sound team. This must happen! Please enjoy this first home game issue of BI. The fan photos throughout are awesome. And after putting in a very long night at Clemson, our sports guys rallied for great insight to get you ready for SEC game number one. It’s a big one, that’s for sure. And be sure not to miss Murray Poole’s column (page 5) on linebacker coach, Kirk Olivadotti’s wife, Keely. Their family certainly personifies what a real life Rally Call is all about. And on page 20, Loran Smith returns this issue with a great tribute to Candler Meadors who has been so instrumental in the success of the Athens Touchdown club. I think that covers everything on my end, except for one last Rally Call and that goes to Malcolm Mitchell who will miss the rest of this season due to an ACL injury. Godspeed to him throughout his recovery. Keep your head up #26, the Bulldog Nation loves you! See you on Saturday with your Rally Call face on! And just a reminder that our next issue (North Texas) will come out in two weeks due to the off-week.
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This is a program game. After coming so close to winning the Southeastern Conference Championship Game and playing for the national title, and returning a wealth of talent, the expectations for Georgia’s 2013 gridiron gang were off the charts. They are still high, but for the second time in the last three games for the program, Georgia suffered a heart-breaking loss. Clemson’s 38-35 season-opening win, which added yet another chapter to the storied history of this rivalry chock full of knee-knockers, is a blow to Georgia’s dreams, but not a knockout one. Now comes South Carolina, which has won an unprecedented three consecutive contests in the series. The Gamecocks now try and make it four in a row against the Bulldogs. All of this has happened under the watch of the coach who has beaten Georgia unlike any other. Steve Spurrier was a whopping 11-1 against Georgia during his 12 year incredibly successful stint as Florida’s coach from 1990-2001. Many of those wins were one-sided embarrassments, including a 52-17 blasting of the Bulldogs between the hedges in 1995. Spurrier’s Gators became the first team to ever hit “half a hundred” against Georgia at Sanford Stadium. He has a serious loathing for the Bulldogs. If you know your history and/or a reader of Bulldawg Illustrated through the years, you know the story. In 1966, Florida was coming off a 30-27 victory over Auburn to stay undefeated. Spurrier booted a long field goal on the only attempt of his collegiate career in the closing seconds to deliver the win and jump to the top of the Heisman heap. The following week in Jacksonville, the Gators led the Bulldogs 103 at the half. But the bulldogs held the Gators without a first down in the second half. Bill Stanfill led an awesome defensive performance, highlighted by Lynn Hughes’s 39-yard interception return for a touchdown. Georgia stuck in a late touchdown and pierced the Gators 27-10. The Southeastern Conference championship would go to Georgia and Alabama, both unbeaten in conference play. The Gators would have to wait a quarter century, Spurrier’s second year at the helm in Gainesville, for their first SEC title in 1991. Now Spurrier has dealt the Bulldogs – with the help of the likes of Marcus Lattimore, Melvin Ingram and JaDeveon Clowney – some dark days against South Carolina. Georgia finished No. 2 nationally in 2007, going 11-2. A 16-12 loss in Athens proved hugely costly to the Bulldogs national and SEC championship hopes. The Bulldogs would win the next two meetings. South Carolina had never
won more than two in a row in the series. But this is Spurrier, and what he has done at a school that had one double digit win season in its history (the Cocks went 10-2 in 1984), has been quite remarkable. Over the last three years, while crafting those three straight wins over the Bulldogs, Spurrier has led South Carolina to the 2010 SEC Championship Game and back-to-back 11-2 seasons in 2011 and 2012. The Gamecocks in that stretch, this is South Carolina now, are an astounding 14-2 combined against the Bulldogs, Florida, Tennessee, Clemson, Alabama, Nebraska and Michigan. Let that sink in. Well for Georgia, this is a MUST WIN on two fronts. If the Bulldogs have any hopes of getting into contention for the national championship and competing in the SEC Championship Game for a third straight year, Georgia simply has to have it. Despite the caliber of the first two opponents, a 0-2 mark would obviously completely knock Georgia out of the race for the crystal football. At 0-1 in league play, needing to win out and have South Carolina lose out, that’s a long shot. The Bulldogs have gotten to Atlanta each of the last two years despite losing to the Gamecocks. For that to happen a third straight year is a huge stretch. Then there is the rivalry and the series. To have never lost three straight, it would be a blow to drop four in a row. To think of a crop of Georgia seniors going through their careers without ever beating the Gamecocks is something that would have seemed downright incomprehensible not too long ago … and a long time ago. Saturday’s showdown will wrap up a five-game stretch over two years against Tech, Alabama, Nebraska, Clemson and South Carolina. That’s another mark of an outstanding program, being at a point and a stature where Georgia can play in major games like this. But Georgia needs to win more to get to the very top. Too many penalties, losing the turnover battle and getting outperformed in the kicking game helped doom the Dawgs in the toe-to-toe showdown with Clemson. Georgia has lost seven games over the last three years. In six of those, the Bulldogs failed on a field goal attempt. In the last two losses, to Alabama and Clemson, Georgia had more penalties and penalty yardage. And look no further to the last meeting with South Carolina in Athens where catastrophic turnovers – as well as a fake punt run for a touchdown – did the Dogs in, as the Gamecocks won 4542. Georgia has been oh-so-close. To get to that final step, the Bulldogs, especially in major games like this, must first stop beating themselves.
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Wife Keely real trooper in Olivadotti family Since Kirk Olivadotti joined the Georgia coaching staff in February 2011, after serving as a defensive assistant with the Washington Redskins, he has rendered an outstanding job developing the Bulldogs' inside linebackers. Such players as Alec Ogletree, Mike Gilliard, and Christian Robinson were able to improve the level of their play significantly and, certainly, this year's two starters at the position − Amarlo Herrera and Ramik Wilson − continue to give Georgia stellar inside linebacker play. But, as Coach Olivadotti will readily tell you, if it weren't for the real trooper, the real hero in his family, he wouldn't be able to contribute to UGA's football program the way he has over these past three seasons. When the Olivadottis' four-year-old daughter, Kasyn, was diagnosed with leukemia in 2011 − shortly after the family moved to Athens − Keely Olivadotti has minded the home front and lovingly ministered to Kasyn and their other child, now four-year-old Kruz, every step of the way through Kasyn's illness while her husband puts in the necessary long hours coaching and recruiting on the UGA staff. And, for the whole family, it has been an arduous − and yes, very stressful at times − journey these last three years. But the wonderful part of the journey is that Kasyn Olivadotti is now in remission and mom Keely says words can't express how thankful she is to the other Georgia coaches' wives and the Athens community as a whole for their prayers and support through Kasyn's struggle. At this spring's G-Day, the “UGA Coaches’ Wives� hosted their second annual “Lunch with the Legends" where they distributed more than 200 special edition UGA footballs from Nike with the autographs of Georgia’s greatest quarterbacks over the last 50 years. The proceeds annually go to the Kasyn Cares Fund, which benefits pediatric cancer research at the AFLAC Cancer Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. "We're still in the trenches still fighting it for her (Kasyn) and thankfully, Katharyn (Richt), Paige (Grantham) and Amanda (Lakatos) have done all the footwork and have done everything with that," said Keely. "Everybody in the Bulldog Nation was wanting to do something for us (after Kasyn's diagnosis) and when we lived in the hospital for however many months. I just asked for prayer and they said, 'what can we do?' and Kasyn just happened to hear us talking and she said, 'I don't want any other kids to ever have to go through this.' The coaches' wives and the coaches who came up to visit us, without even really knowing us and seeing all of us and the love and the tears and all of it, they really felt that too and I think all of those wives took it and whatever they could do to run with it and support us that way, they did." Kasyn Olivadotti was diagnosed with leukemia in June of 2011. "Kasyn had her fourth birthday in May that year so we had a huge backyard birthday party for her. I thought that would be a great way to meet everybody," said Keely. "And then she was diagnosed like two weeks later. She is in remission. She's been through a couple of those surgeries for extra complications and that was a really rough hump to get over. But, yes, as of now she's in remission and in maintenance. She still takes meds every day at home and we go for treatment once a month. Kasyn has a great spirit about all of this. It's tough but she's strong beyond belief. She's got that mentality, 'this isn't going to get me, I'm going to win.'" In this question-and-answer with Bulldawg Illustrated, Keely Olivadotti gives the Bulldog Nation a glimpse into her background and what it's like to be married to a college football coach at Georgia. Years married, children?
We were married in February of 2001 so that will be 13 years in February. Kasyn is six and Kruz is four.
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Kirk is very busy coaching but he does put us first. We haven't actually gotten to be so involved yet because Kasyn has to be away (from game crowds, etc.) due to her immune system. Kirk loves football and he does such a good job teaching and working with the guys but, then also, we've gone through such a struggle with our daughter. He knows how difficult it is for me at home and how much is on my shoulders so even if it's finding a break in his day, he's like, "OK, I'll pick the kids up at this time, call me." Kirk is so good at doing so many tasks at once, no matter how much he's putting into football. The most challenging part of being married to a college football coach?
I would say the one thing I didn't know was recruiting. Kirk didn't really tell me much about that. We just felt like we were both at peace with it (coming to UGA), yeah this was what we want to do. And when we got down here, I teased him a little bit, and this was before Kasyn got sick, 'wait a minute, remember when we decided what we were going to do, you didn't really mention recruiting.' It was always kind of a joke, it was part of it, but I teased him about it. So, yes, I would say recruiting (with her husband traveling a good bit) would be the biggest change (over Kirk coaching in the NFL) but obviously I know it's important and, I get it. But it is the one thing that's different, on top of having a sick child. .%84 4/ 4(% 2)4: #!2, ,4 4/. "5#+(%!$ s
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Wow, they've sort of been put on the backburner for so long. But I've got to get my yoga and my treadmill in there, for some sort of sanity. I like to mess around with cooking but I'm not a good cook. But now, I would just say I put everything into the kids and now, what we have with Kasyn making sure she's adjusting and now that Kruz is getting older making sure he's happy, healthy and adjusting, too.
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his coming Saturday brings with it a “rivalry” that has only recently been worthy of the term. Coming off three straight wins over our Dawgs for the first time since the teams first met in 1894 (65 meetings), South Carolina will invade Athens seeking to continue their exploration through uncharted waters. Ranked consistently in the top 10 over the past two seasons, South Carolina finally possesses the confidence and has been showing results to force UGA fans to finally pay them some attention. At 4:30 p.m., under what will be a national spotlight, these two teams will make it meeting number 65. Hopefully for UGA fans, the results will be a little different than they have in recent memory. The Dawgs will be looking to get back on track against the Gamecocks in ways that have given them an overall 46-17-2 record in this “rivalry.”
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If there were only one name, and one name only that you truly need to pay attention to on the South Carolina roster, it is Jadeveon Clowney. In the 2012 matchup against UGA, Clowney was able to disrupt the Dawgs’ backfield at will, causing fits for the quarterback Aaron Murray all night long. This year Clowney is poised to be high on the list of Heisman Trophy candidates, hoping to become only the second defensive player to ever win the award. Running back Marcus Lattimore is no longer with the Gamecocks, as he has moved on to the NFL. That that should certainly allow UGA defensive coordinator Todd Grantham to sleep a little easier this week. However, do not overlook sophomore running back Mike Davis, who is with the Gamecocks by way of Stephenson High School, just outside of Atlanta. Davis looked good against North Carolina in week one, and will be looking to continue to prove he is worthy of not only starting, but also filling the void Lattimore left behind. Quarterback Connor Shaw returns for his senior season, and has been
very consistent in his time as starter. Shaw is with South Carolina by way of Flowery Branch High School, just under an hour west of Athens. Steve Spurrier in Athens
The thorn in many a UGA fans sides the last few decades, current South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier, will be coaching his sixth game ever between the hedges (five with South Carolina, once with Florida in 1995). Spurrier dominated the Dawgs during his days as head coach at Florida, posting a frustrating 11-1 record, and has coached the Gamecocks to a 4-4 record against the Dawgs since arriving in Columbia. He is a coach UGA fans love to hate, and just his being in Sanford Stadium should certainly spark a little extra motivation in your ability to truly get up for this Saturday’s game. The offensive game plan
With the success the undersized offensive line and running backs of North Carolina had in week one against South Carolina, look for the Dawgs to try and run the ball right at the Gamecock front seven from the start. With a veteran, big offensive line lining up for the Dawgs, and the star running back duo of Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall ready to run behind them, the Dawgs will look to extend drives and control the clock. UGA also has the luxury of having very large tight ends in senior Arthur Lynch and junior Jay Rome, as well as good size in sophomore fullback Quayvon Hicks, providing extra help in blocking Jadeveon Clowney. Though Clowney will be an issue worth paying attention to all night, expect the UGA coaches to have learned from last season that by controlling him, if only a little bit, they control everything else that they can do with the ball.
The defensive game plan
Against North Carolina, the Gamecocks found most of their offensive success through the air. On Saturday, I would expect to see a lot of nickel defense (five defensive backs on the field) from defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, especially with sophomore strong safety Josh Harvey-Clemons returning from suspension against Clemson. If the Dawgs can prevent Gamecocks quarterback Connor Shaw from finding his young receivers open downfield, the team can sell out on the run more often, hopefully containing the inexperienced running backs South Carolina will be running at them. Keys For A UGA Victory
In 2012, the Dawgs found themselves in a deep hole against the Gamecocks very early on. Because they were in such a predicament, the offense was forced to turn one-dimensional very early on. And when an offense is forced to turn one-dimensional against a defense that has a Jadeveon Clowney looking to stop you, it allows him to thrive under such circumstances. The Dawgs must avoid finding themselves in a similar hole, allowing themselves the privilege of remaining balanced on offense in order to keep the South Carolina defense guessing. Another factor that hurt the Dawgs in the 2012 meeting in Columbia, South Carolina was an electric crowd who showed out in support of the Gamecocks. UGA will need you, the fans, to duplicate this scenario on Saturday, hopefully wreaking havoc on any plans the Gamecocks have of jumping out in front. If this game remains close into the fourth quarter, plan on lining up to ring that Chapel Bell well into the Athens night.
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What Worked
The Bulldogs scored a lot of points, gained a lot of yardage and showed they are capable of moving the ball both on the ground and through the air … when not stopping themselves with turnovers and penalties. And the young and rebuilt defense stopped the explosive Tigers on a number of occasions, prompting defensive coordinator Todd Grantham to say he was proud of his unit’s effort in a hostile environment and that he saw a number of good things the Bulldogs can build on. What Didn’t Work
20-of-29 completions but did have a pick, that lost fumble and of course was sacked the four times. Returning to the lineup after his 2012 injury, junior Michael Bennett led the receivers with five catches for 60 yards while Scott-Wesley stepped up with four grabs for 55 yards. Barber punted for a 47.4 average on five kicks and Beless made all five of his extra point attempts while subbing for the suspended Marshall Morgan. Defensively, junior linebackers Ramik Wilson and Amarlo Herrera had big efforts, with 13 and 12 total tackles, respectively. Then came DBs Tray Matthews and Connor Norman with eight stops each. Kevin Butler’s Players of the Game
There was just no consistency on either the offense or defense’s part when it came to making the clutch plays this night, plays you simply have to make when going against one of the best teams in the country. Particularly disappointing was the offense going six consecutive possessions without cashing points over a stretch in the second and third quarters. And, we’ve already harped on the costly turnovers, penalties and just a failure to execute in crucial junctures of the contest. Top Performers
Gurley, despite missing time after straining a quad muscle on his long touchdown jaunt, showed he’s ready for a huge sophomore season by running for 154 yards on just 12 carries, with two scores. Making his first start, fullback Hicks ran for 38 yards on just three carries and also raced 38 yards on his lone pass reception. Murray threw for 323 yards, on
Kevin Butler, former University of Georgia legendary kicker and a member of the Georgia radio broadcast team, will each week during the 2013 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’ season-opening 38-35 loss to Clemson Saturday night. OFFENSE – Sophomore tailback Todd Gurley, who ran for 154 yards on just 12 carries, including touchdown jaunts of 75 and 12 yards against the Tigers despite leaving the game early with a quad strain. “He came right out of the gate just like we all expected of Todd Gurley throughout the preseason," said Butler. "He
showed tremendous speed and power against an elite, top five team. He had just a tremendous burst of speed on the 75-yard touchdown run. And along with that his demeanor and his leadership are invaluable to the success of the Bulldogs' offense this year." DEFENSE – Junior linebacker Ramik Wilson who had 13 total tackles and teamed with fellow inside linebacker Amarlo Herrera (12 tackles) to lead a young Georgia defense which although surrendering 38 points to the potent Clemson offense, still made a number of key stops in the game that pleased coordinator Todd Grantham. “In a game where we wanted to limit the rushing by Clemson more than we were able to, Ramik stepped up and played a very physical, fundamentally sound game," said Butler. "His 13 tackles builds confidence and certainly we're going to need that consistent play throughout the year." SPECIAL TEAMS – Sophomore punter Collin Barber, who averaged 47.4 yards on five kicks including a long punt of 57 yards. Barber also kicked off for the Bulldogs with several of his kicks going into the end zone. And, also, he ran five yards on a fake punt to pick up a key first down. “Collin, in the first half, played a valuable role in field position with his high, towering punts," said Butler. "Being effective like he was, it was a complement to both the offense and the defense when we were in the field position battle with Clemson throughout the game. He also did a wonderful job filling in for Marshall Morgan kicking off. Also, he was able to do the fake punt and get a first down, which was huge because I believe we scored off that drive."
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A look at the Gamecocks Atlanta based college athletics tv and radio broadcaster Mike Morgan is a good friend and excellent talent. He covered the gamecocks for several years in columbia and offers his insights on the game What is your take on the Gamecocks this year?
It could be Spurrier's best team, although I like last year's team better. Good up front on both sides. Clowney is the headliner, but he hasn't been alone. The back seven was tremendous last year, and DJ Swearinger was the heart and soul of that defense (not Clowney) last year. The weak spot could be linebackers where they are extremely young. Chaz Sutton becomes a huge factor each game now because he replaces Devin Taylor at the opposites end of Clowney. What is your take on the Bulldogs this year?
Love the offense---what's not to love. Have some concerns about the defense and how young it is. I think it simply comes down to this game vs. South Carolina. The way the schedules line up, Georgia has to win it to make it to Atlanta. I'm a fan of Aaron Murray, but so much of his legacy is going to be determined upon whether or now he shows up big against the Gameccocks.
lacked for 100 years. Lou Holtz had it for 2 years, Spurrier has set it up for credibility for much longer. The term "build a program" and "change the culture" are used entirely too often and incorrectly....but that's what he's done. What's most impressive to me is that he's done it by revamping his whole philosophy on offense. Ball Control, zone read, running quarterbacks, field position, defensive oriented ... these are terms never associated with the OBC before ... but its how he's won in Columbia. That to me is as impressive as anything. To watch a coach change his M.O. that late in his career. Do you think the SEC will soon go to a 9—game conference schedule?
Would love to see it. Makes sense financially for the league, and entertainment-wise....it's what the fans want. Many coaches will fight it tooth and nail. I think eventually, it will happen. Where does Clowney rank with South Carolina’s best?
Best defensive player to come out of the school. Next! Any surprise teams in the conference this year?
Ole Miss. I don't think last year was a fluke. Like Hugh Freeze. Unfortunately, they play in the toughest division in college football.
Who plays for the SEC Championship?
Georgia vs Alabama Any surprise team/players in the country you have seen who could break through?
Who plays for the national championship?
Alabama
Don't sleep on Baylor. Had them a couple times last year....I am an Art Briles guy. He's a perfect fit. Lache Seastrunk is a baller, and they can score points on anyone in that conference.
What has Steve Spurrier meant to South Carolina?
In a word ... EVERYTHING. He's given that program an identity that it
Scouting Carolina Location: Columbia, S.C. Conference: SEC, East Division Enrollment: 22,556 Gamecocks in a thumbnail: Coming off last season's 11-2 season, which
included a 6-2 SEC record and a 35-7 pounding of eventual East Division champion Georgia, Steve Spurrier's Gamecocks are once again a formidable contender to make it to the SEC Championship Game on Dec. 6 in Atlanta. With six returning offensive starters including four players who were regulars in the O-line last season and senior quarterback Connor Shaw, South Carolina should be potent on that side of the ball once again. And even though the Gamecocks bring back just five defensive
starters from the 2012 unit, one of those of course is All-America defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, who rates a sure-fire Heisman Trophy candidate and a No. 1 pick in next spring's NFL Draft. Carolina tuned up for the Georgia game Saturday by downing North Carolina 27-10 in their season opener last Thursday night, which had a long lightning delay in the final quarter. A look at the South Carolina offense: The Gamecocks lost some heavy-
weights on offense in three-year Georgia nemesis Marcus Lattimore and standout wide receivers Alshon Jeffery and Ace Sanders, but Spurrier still has the capable Shaw (who passed for 149 yards and a TD in the opener) as well as Dylan Thompson to guide the attack, junior wideout Bruce Ellington and huge tight ends Rory Anderson and Jerell Adams to head the receivers' corps and those four returning offensive linemen in tackles Corey Robinson and Brandon Shell and guards A.J. Cann and Ronald Patrick. Mike Davis, the 5-9, 215-pound sophomore out of Lithonia, is the heir apparent to Lattimore and rushed for 115 yards and a TD in the opening win over the Tar Heels. A look at the South Carolina defense: In addition to the mostly unblockable 6-6, 272-pound Clowney (although he was held without a sack by North Carolina), South Carolina also returns Kelcy Quarles (DT), Victor Hampton (CB), Jimmy Legree (CB) and Brison Williams (SS) from last season's starting defensive unit. But the Gamecocks lost all three of
their linebackers including steady three-year regular Shaq Wilson. They also lost their most vocal leader and hardest hitter in the secondary, free safety D.J. Swearinger. So, question is, will the Gamecock defense have any falloff this season ... despite the fact it puts arguably America's best player on the field every Saturday? What Gamecocks head coach Steve Spurrier says: "We had some good plays in this game and we had a lot of bad plays. But it was a good game. We made enough touchdowns to beat them (North Carolina), but we've got some improving to do and have to get in better condition. We can win sort of ugly looking games. We beat Vanderbilt last year in a pretty ugly looking game. Hopefully, we can improve and get ready for Georgia." Game Prediction: In our June preview issue, I said that the Bulldogs will snap the three-year stranglehold by Spurrier's Gamecocks and beat South Carolina in this huge SEC East opener by 24-17. Coming off the tough opening night loss to Clemson, Georgia knows the significance of taking this first conference outing and should be primed to avenge the three consecutive defeats to Spurrier and the Gamecocks. That 24-17 pick sounds about right as the Dogs stop Carolina and then enjoy an off week after maybe the toughest first two games of a season within memory. − Murray Poole
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When he was a high school senior, Clowney was the sure-fire consensus No. 1 player in the country. That’s a rarity for football considering the number of positions and depth of talent. Well after being National Freshman of the Year in 2011 and consensus first team All-American last season, Clowney seems destined to be the No. 1 overall pick in next spring’s NFL Draft. He is the total package, a dominating defender in the mold of Lawrence Taylor or Bruce Smith. Clowney makes game-changing plays and always has the offense on edge. Even if he doesn’t wow statistically on a given Saturday, the impact he has in terms of drawing double and triple teams and affecting plays the other squad runs is immeasurable. Clowney is an incredible athlete and a great football player. He has the size, speed and strength to go along with the skill and technique to be the once-in-a-decade defensive end that he has become. #23 Bruce Ellington, WR 5-9, 196 Jr. Moncks Corner, S.C. (Berkeley)
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One of the best athletes in the SEC, Ellington is a rare two sport standout in football and basketball. And at 5-9! Yeah, that tells you how good he is. A first-rate wide receiver, Ellington’s biggest play thus far in his career is hauling in the game-winning touchdown in the closing seconds of South Carolina’s thrilling 33-28 Outback Bowl victory over Michigan. He is slippery, speedy, shifty and has excellent hands. Ellington was limited against North Carolina due to a hamstring injury but is expected to 100 percent against the Bulldogs. With the emergence of Shaq Roland, who hauled in a 65-yard touchdown to put the Gamecocks on the board against North Carolina, the Gamecocks have some pure juice on the perimeter. With two excellent quarterbacks and a tremendous offensive line, South Carolina has all the tools for a first rate passing attack, and Ellington is a leading man. #14 Connor Shaw, QB 6-1, 209 Jr. Flowery Branch, Ga. (Flowery Branch)
Without question, Shaw is one of the toughest players in the Southeastern Conference. That was on display in last season’s opening victory at Vanderbilt when he played valiantly with an injured shoulder. He does not get the national attention of A.J. McCarron, Johnny Manziel or Aaron Murray, but Shaw is dynamite. He’s the total package. Shaw has tremendous accuracy, and that was on display on his first throw of the season, a 65-yard touchdown toss in the Gamecocks 27-10 win over North Carolina. He is also an extremely dangerous runner. Shaw has speed and elusiveness. He can spring the big play on quarterback runs by design, on the read option or when a play breaks down. Throw in Dylan Thompson, who’s first pass of the season was a 29-yard touchdown against the Tar Heels, and South Carolina has a tremendous quarterback situation. — Jeff Dantzler
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1. Man Up D-Line – What most stood out in South Carolina’s impressive 27-10 victory over North Carolina in the season-opener was the dominant performance of what may be the Southeastern Conference’s best offensive line. Shawn Elliot, the semi-psychotic position coach who gained fame at Appalachian State after the upset of Michigan and the ensuing Fox Sports South feature, has put together a tremendous unit. They are monsters who create huge pushes in the run game, and they form a near impenetrable wall on passing downs. Georgia’s defensive front will have its hands full. They cannot get pushed around and must create pressure. If not, South Carolina has a great shot to make it a once unthinkable four straight.
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Stay Disciplined with Shaw – Connor Shaw is one terrific quarterback. He is an excellent passer, superb runner, tough as nails, and quite crafty. Especially on that read option. Georgia’s defensive ends and outside linebackers have to be disciplined and stay home. On his longest run against North Carolina, Shaw flat-out juked a Tar Heel linebacker with a nifty fake then turned on the jets. You can bet Todd Grantham and first – year defensive line coach Chris Wilson will be preaching throughout the week the importance discipline on the edge. Jordan Jenkins and Garrison Smith are dynamos, they will have to be at their best and show the way.
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Manage Clowney – The likely No. 1 overall pick in the draft isn’t going to get dominated. You know that with Jadeveon Clowney. Georgia’s offense has to manage him though. The last two years, he has made monster, turnover and touchdown-causing, game-changing (in 2011 game-winning) plays against the Bulldogs. Since he did not have a great game statistically against the Tar Heels, you can bet he is going to pull out all the stops for the Bulldogs. You can bet that Georgia’s tackles – and Clowney figures to move around – will have some help from tight ends and fullbacks. But in the end, the line is going to have to set the tone. South Carolina has a lot of other defensive standouts who flourish if it takes two or three to keep Clowney from having a monster performance.
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Go Gurley Go – Georgia has the nation’s best tailback. This is the game where he can set the tone and have another of those memorable afternoons – like the one in Jacksonville. Leading with this elite talent and being the more physical team also puts the defense on its heels and slows down “you know who.” It was physical against Clemson, but there’s an open date and then North Texas before LSU rolls in, so Gurley can empty the tank. With Gurley showing the way, it makes the Bulldogs already dangerous passing attack even more lethal. Gurley went over the century mark against killer defenses in Jacksonville and the Georgia Dome, and this is another stellar stop unit. If he can soften them up a bit, maybe the speedy counter-puncher Keith Marshall can break loose on a long one.
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At least push the Kicking Game – Struggles on special teams in recent years have been pretty evident – especially against the Gamecocks. In 2011, South Carolina brilliantly executed a fake punt with defensive end Melvin Ingram going 70 yards for a touchdown, and the Bulldogs missed a short field goal in the Gamecocks 45-42 victory. Last year, Ace Sanders broke Georgia’s back in the first quarter with a punt return that made it 21-0 in the 35-7 South Carolina rout. The Bulldogs just can’t afford these kinds of breakdowns. If Georgia can play it at least even on special teams, the odds lean towards the red and black breaking this losing streak to the Gamecocks and opening SEC play with a huge win. — Jeff Dantzler
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Loran Smith Athens TD club owes a lot to Candler Meadors The Touchdown Club of Athens had its beginning in 1946, organized to support Georgia football after World War II. The year '46 was a very good year. Charley Trippi was in his final year of eligibility, Wallace Butts in his heyday as a college coach, the master of the passing tame. What a season to remember! Georgia won the national championship with an undefeated season and a 20-10 victory over North Carolina in the Sugar Bowl New Year's day, 1947. Trippi was chosen by the Maxwell committee as college football's outstanding player. Not many touchdown and quarterback clubs flourish today. First of all, sitting coaches won't take the time to travel and speak. Even with the use of an airplane, it still would take, even for a short haul, three or more hours to speak to a club within a couple hundred miles. Coaches make too much money today to make the effort to speak in the hinterlands for $1,500.00 or less. Since its inception, the Touchdown Club of Athens, has had three secretaries: Harry Atwell, who was the first. He was followed by Jimmy Hayes who gave up the role in 1981. Candler Meadors succeeded Hayes and is in his last year as executive secretary, having served in this capacity for 32 years. He will still be with us, however, as Secretary Emeritus. Harry Atwell was an interesting character, given to innocent name dropping. He had a mid-western background and was friendly with Big Ten luminaries along with personalities like Frank Leahy, Notre Dame head coach. Hayes ran McGregor Printing Co. for years and was a quiet, soft-spoken type who enjoyed the club socials and particularly appreciated the wit and humor of well known coaching personalities who often visited the club-Frank Howard of Clemson, Peahead Walker of Wake Forest and, of course, Georgia's colorful coach, Wallace Butts. Candler has served the club longer than any officer and has worked with Georgia coaches from Wallace Butts to Vince Dooley to Mark Richt. For years, Candler managed the operations of the Touchdown Club, handling all the administrative chores, managing the checkbook, collecting dues, supervising the accounting which, for years, included a $50.00 contribution to the Georgia Athletic Association. He wore many hats within the organization: Coordinating the meeting dates with the Athens Country Club, sending out the meeting notices, taking reservations, choosing the menu, facilitating the meetings, corresponding with speakers, bookkeeping, setting up meetings of the officers and board of directors, keeping the files in order and being the cheerful face of the Touchdown Club of Athens. All the while, he was one of the most en-
Candler Meadors with Gene Stallings
thusiastic fans of Georgia football. Basketball too. For years he has served on the statistician crew for Bulldog basketball. At the meetings of the club, he was the welcoming committee, reservation coordinator, ticket dispenser, troubleshooter and greeter with an eternal smile of goodwill and good cheer. From his seat at the head table, he was always an attentive listener to every speaker, always asking enthusiastic questions. He loved being part of the exciting atmosphere of the Touchdown Club of Athens. Candler who joined the club in 1958 is one of the most senior members. You can count on your left hand those who have been members longer than Candler. He has been a member of the board of directors for 53 years and served as President of the club in 1967. As a businessman, he was in sales with Heyward Allen Motor Company for 26 years before taking over his own dealership, Meadors Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen which he operated for 12 years.. Candler, who grew up in Atlanta, received his business degree from UGA in 1951and served in the Air Force 1951-53. In high school, he rode a street car to Boys High where he played football and was voted "most athletic" by his senior class. "We appreciate Candler's long time loyalty to the Touchdown Club and his love of the Bulldogs. If you pick the most loyal friend of the University of Georgia, you would have to give consideration to Candler. For sure he loves the Dawgs," says Greg McGarity, Georgia athletic director. Mark Richt, Bulldog head coach, says, "We need more fans like Candler Meadors. He is always loyal to our program and is forever ready to extend a helping hand." If those who appreciate Candler's contributions to the Touchdown Club of Athens, bellied up to the bar to toast him for his years of work, the bartender would have to work overtime to fill the orders.
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Bobby Poss and Dave Johnston
Robby Dickerson and Eddie Drew
Dexter Fisher and Josh Brooks
Greg Branch and Josh Branch
Jim Broyles and Travis Broyles
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Billy Slaughter, Don Williams and Charles Rowland Bill Hallman and Bill Warnell\
Candler Meadors and Mark Richt
Adam Singer, David Hamilton and Roray Singer
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Matthew Williams, Carl Parks and Keith Middleton
Carl Parks and Nancy Denson
John Huntsman, Scott Norris, Eric Rosseng, Gary Mitchell and Bill Mitchell
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Ron Smith, Nancy Denson and Candler Meadors
Frank Bathers, Steve Greer, Bobby Poss and Steve Haugabook
Bo Sorrells, Steve Yonts and Mark Slonaker
John Hill and Woody Chastain
Bill Bowdion, Carl Hawkins and Tom Odom
Bobby Poss, Vince Dooley and Ron Smith
Jeff Dantzler’s 2013 rankings There were a lot of tremendous match-ups in the opening week of the season, and we were treated to some great games. Hopefully fewer teams will schedule the old creampuff to open the year. If someone is going to knock the SEC off the top of the heap for this season, it figures to be one of these schools. 1. Clemson – The Tigers closed the 2012 season with a thrilling 25-24 victory over LSU in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl. They open this season with a 38-35 victory over thenfifth ranked Georgia. It was huge. They could play for the whole thing if they win out. 2. Stanford – For some reason, the Cardinal didn’t play on the opening weekend. They take on San Jose State this weekend, and this is often a good game. David Shaw is a hot coach who has kept Stanford rolling. 3. Oregon – The Quack Attack was rolling full speed ahead in a 66-3 rout of Nichols State. Can they keep it rolling with the departure of Chip Kelly? Two weeks from now, Tennessee comes to town. 4. Oklahoma State – In a neutral site game in Houston, the Cowboys fell behind 30 early to Mississippi State, but turned it on and cruised to a 21-3 win. This is a nice win, and impressive performance from the Okie State D. 5. Ohio State – The Buckeyes didn’t set the world on fire, beating Buffalo 40-20. After going 12-0 a year ago, but being ineligible for the postseason, has the Buckeyes thinking Pasadena and unseating Alabama. 6. Louisville – We hit press time before the Cardinals took on Ohio this past weekend. There are big time expectations for the Cardinals, but keep in mind, as impressive as they were against Florida, they didn’t exactly tear up the Big East. 7. Washington – A sleeping giant got the breakthrough win they needed. Boise State, which has slayed several big boys to open seasons, was christening renovated Huskie Stadium. Washington pounded the Broncos 38-6 and is on the rise. 8. Florida State - We hit press time before the Seminoles and Pitt played Monday Night Atlantic Coast Conference Football. The Seminoles schedule is manageable. They are trying to build on an ACC title and Orange Bowl win. 9. Texas – Hook ‘em ‘Horns! It was an easy runaway victory for Texas, which blasted New Mexico State 56-7. There are big expectations inside the Texas family. But the normal question marks are there, like can they beat Bob Stoops? 10. Notre Dame – The Fighting Irish didn’t look like any of Knute Rockne’s great powerhouses, but they handled Temple 28-6. Tommy Rees is the unquestioned starter at quarterback this year. The front seven should be stout. Give the league credit, over half of the schools played a high profile opponent in Week One, including Ole Miss and Vanderbilt, who opened conference action with a thriller. It is pretty amazing that the top six teams from a year ago return their starting quarterback. Ten of the 14 schools bring back their starting signal caller, which is yet another indicator that there won’t be a drop-off in the toughest league in the land. 1. Alabama – The two time defending national champions were impressive in taking down Virginia Tech 35-10. Christian Jones returned a kickoff and punt for a touchdown. Bama has this weekend off and then tangles with the Aggies in College Station. 2. South Carolina – The Gamecocks looked outstanding in the season-opening 27-10 victory over North Carolina. What an offensive line they have assembled! South Carolina again looks nasty on defense and the ‘Cocks are in great shape at quarterback. 3. LSU – The Fightin’ Tigers are money in these non-conference games. LSU held off a game TCU squad to win in Dallas. The Tigers lost a lot of talent, but have been recruiting great for a long time. The schedule is tough, but LSU is in the mix. 4. Texas A&M – The circus with Johnny Manziel is an all-timer. The Aggies held off Rice and will blast Sam Houston State Saturday. Then Alabama comes to town. I’m sure the Aggie faithful are glad the season is underway so they can focus on football. 5. Florida – The Gators did what they usually do against the likes of Toledo. Florida kind of muddled through, but didn’t have to sweat this one too badly. All eyes are now on South Florida, as the Gators and Hurricanes renew their old rivalry. 6. Georgia – It was a typical Georgia-Clemson classic, with the Tigers prevailing 38-35. Georgia lost the turnover, penalty and kicking game battles. If that happens Saturday against South Carolina, the talented Dogs are likely looking at 0-2. 7. Ole Miss – In what may wind up being the game of the year in the conference, the Rebels came back and edged Vanderbilt 39-35 in Nashville. The Rebels had to have it. After a tune-up, their schedule turns downright nasty. 8. Vanderbilt – It was a crushing loss for the Commodores to Ole Miss. Vanderbilt had a double digit lead get away and then gave up the late big play touchdown. They’ll have to regroup and refocus. Jordan Matthews is a special talent at receiver. 9. Auburn – The Tigers rang in the Gus Malzone era with a hard-fought victory over Washington State. The fan base is re-energized, but the schedule is brutal. Nick Marshall is the seventh different opening day starter at quarterback in seven years. 10. Mississippi State – It could be tough for the Maroon Bulldogs to get to six wins and bowl eligibility. Holding Oklahoma State to 21 points gives MSU optimism for a potentially good defense. But it is going to be hard to score. 11. Missouri – The Tigers could be a team on the move this year. They blew out Murray State – no great accomplishment – to open the year. They could be the sleeper and a contender for a spot in the upper division of the SEC East. 12. Arkansas – The Razorbacks were on upset alert, but posted a nice victory over Louisiana. It is going to be hard get to .500 or better for Arkansas, but at least they have some stability after the last 18 months. 13. Tennessee – It was a nice debut for Butch Jones, as the Volunteers easily took care of Austin Peay. Tennessee’s strength is an outstanding offensive line. A.J. Johnson is a big-time star at linebacker. Bobby Petrino and Western Kentucky come calling before the slate ramps up. 14. Kentucky – It will be tough for Mark Stoops and the Wildcats to get over one or two wins. A season-opening loss to Western Kentucky does not bode well. Basketball season can’t begin soon enough.
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