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From the editor : vance leavy Ahh, doesn’t it feel good to be above .500.

For the third straight week, our boys in red and black showed a tremendous amount of potential and improvement taking their 2011 season record to 3-2. And things only got better for the entire Bulldog Nation later in the day as Auburn downed South Carolina and Bama took the reptiles to the woodshed in The Swamp.

Ahh, there’s nothing like seeing those two teams of the SEC East lose.

However if you’re realistic like most of us here at Bulldawg Illustrated strive to be, there’s still a ton of work to be done for this Georgia team to really be considered a true contender.

But before I go in that direction, I must throw out some kudos.

It’s been a long time since a Georgia defense has been swarming around the ball, but it’s happening on every play under Todd Grantham’s direction. And defensive back’s coach, Scott Lakatos has his crew playing nasty. They’re pulling down picks and making solid tackles. Just imagine if they had caught all the errant passes that came their way versus Mississippi State. They truly could’ve had seven interceptions. I’m optimistic that those close misses are about to come to an end. And when future opportunities arise, these guys are going to make even more plays.

On the other side of the ball, Mike Bobo is doing a good job finding his playmakers. Malcolm Mitchell makes catches whether he’s in the open field or getting a hit from the opposing team. Orson Charles remains a beast that definitely needs to get the ball more. And what more can you say about Isaiah Crowell than he’s an absolute blast to watch. Unfortunately, it’s apparent that he’s still trying to get into game shape, which is a trip when you’re talking about an 18 year-old who should never get tired. I guess I’m just old school as far as that goes.

Couple these offensive weapons with steady role players like Michael Bennett, Aron White and Carlton Thomas, there is a ton to be excited about for the remainder of 2011.

However, like I said above there are some concerns.

First and foremost, our headman, Coach Richt needs to show his guys that he believes in them the next time a fourth down and short situation arises. His players want him to challenge them to go out and get that tough yard. Like last week, I can’t argue his rationale completely, but will again state that the momentum he could gain by rolling the dice

could catapult his team back to a championship level. And hey if he goes for it and doesn’t get it, that’s okay because his defense is pretty damn good!

The team’s leader Aaron Murray has struggled some during his second year as Georgia’s starting quarterback. Without question, his mistakes are coming when he’s trying to make something happen, but they simply have to quit immediately as the Dawg’s schedule definitely toughens over the remainder of the season.

And Bobo and company really have to decide whether the ultimate goal of scoring more points always is the most, sound decision. Murray’s pick six came in the fourth quarter with a three touchdown lead. Was a long out pattern pass really necessary at that point? Shoot, I could argue as to whether throwing another pass made sense. Particularly, when Grantham’s defense had Dan Mullen’s spread offense reduced to nothing.

After five games, I would give our players a solid B+. They have improved each and every week after struggling so much against Boise State in the opener.

And after five games, I would give our coaches a C. The little nuances throughout games continue to pop up in a bad way, be it giving up an onside kick or a fake punt or continuing to chuck it with a big lead. However, I’m confidant that our staff is willing to see those faults and put together some complete games in the coming weeks.

And the challenge can’t be any greater than heading into Neyland Stadium for a night game in front of 102,000 rowdy Volunteer fans. It will take absolute focus for our coaches and players not to get overwhelmed by the madness that Knoxville at night presents. Aaron Murray, we need you to be at your best because your leadership will have to shine for the youngsters that are about to experience something they have never seen or heard before.

For the fans, we too need to be at our best. Our boys must feel our presence. Man, I can’t wait. And make no mistake about it, the loser of this game can all but forget about any SEC Championship dreams.

Enjoy this issue of BI and more than anything enjoy anytime the Georgia Bulldogs get a victory. Hopefully, one week from now, I’ll be banging away at my laptop talking about how our team, both coaches and players, finally put everything together for an outstanding performance. Need a little motivation, how about the scores from the last two trips to Neyland ‌ 19-45, 1435. It’s time to go into Big Orange country and punk the Vols.

See you there ‌ Go Dawgs!

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jeff dantzler Baseball’s last day similar to Jan 2, 1984 Last Wednesday night, Major League Baseball had one of its greatest single days ever. Through 161 games, there were four teams tied for the two Wild Card Playoff spots – Boston and Tampa Bay in the American League, Atlanta and St. Louis in the National – and it all came down to the final evening of regular season play. To add some extra spice, both the Red Sox and Braves had leads of at least eight games in early September and were trying to avoid historic collapses.

Through my rudimentary mathematical skills (and I’m completely open to someone much brighter and numerically adept to dispute this total), I figured that there were 20 different possible outcomes, from all four winning to all four losing and all results in between. If both teams on the two sides had the same result, there would be a one-game playoff. If one lost and one won, then it was on to the playoffs for the winner, and a bitter season-ending pill for the loser.

What transpired was quite remarkable.

Wednesday, September 28 was not planned, nor could it have been scripted any better. But sometimes the planets align and we get magic.

There was one such day in college football – and it involved powerhouses, drama and a conclusion that Hollywood’s best could not have realistically dreamt. It was the greatest day in the history of college football, and the conclusion to one of the most dynamic seasons in the game’s tradition-laden annals.

January the 2nd, 1984 is the greatest day in the history of college football. Unless there is a radical change to the format of determining the national champion, it will forever remain so.

Mighty Nebraska was ranked No. 1 in the land, a perfect 12-0, champions of the Big Eight, averaging 52 points per game behind one of the game’s greatest ever collections of offensive talent. Tailback Mike Rozier won the Heisman Trophy, while rushing for over 2,000 yards. Quarterback Turner Gill finished fourth in the Heisman voting and was a second team All-American. Wingback Irving Fryar was an All-American and the No. 1 overall pick in the ensuing National Football League Draft. Tackle Dean Steinkuhler was an All-American and won the Outland and Lombardi Trophies as the country’s premier offensive lineman. The season began with a 44-6 rout of defending national champion Penn State in the first ever “kickoff classic,� played at the New Jersey Meadowlands. The year before, the Nittany Lions had beaten Nebraska 27-24 to hand the Cornhuskers their lone defeat. Penn State beat Georgia on January 1, 1983 to win the title. The Cornhuskers finished the 1982 campaign ranked third. The lone goal in 1983 was to win it all by winning them all. Nebraska beat Jimmy Johnson’s Oklahoma State Cowboys 14-10 and Barry Switzer’s Oklahoma Sooners 28-21. Every other victory came by at least 21 points, including an 84-13 blitzkrieg of Minnesota in Minneapolis, a 63-7 pounding of Syracuse, 69-19 rout of Colorado, 7229 drubbing of Iowa State and 67-13 crushing of Kansas.

Standing between the Cornhuskers and the national title was upstart, fourth-ranked Miami in the Orange Bowl, the Hurricanes home stadium.

Texas too was undefeated, a perfect 11-0 and ranked No. 2. The champions of the Southwest Conference boasted a tremendous defense and were Cotton Bowl bound.

If this same scenario would have occurred in the Bowl Championship Series system, Nebraska and Texas would have squared off for the national title days after the other major bowls were played.

What a shame that would have been.

Awaiting the Longhorns in Dallas was seventhranked Georgia, which had its run of three straight Southeastern Conference titles come to an end by Auburn. The 9-1-1 Bulldogs, who won the 1980 national championship, lost college football’s greatest ever player Herschel Walker, the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner, to the New Jersey Generals – owned by Billionaire real estate tycoon Donald Trump - of the upstart United States Football League. Walker was the first of college football’s stars to leave for the pros after three years.

Auburn edged Georgia 13-7 in Athens and, led by super sophomore Bo Jackson, were ranked third and headed to the Sugar Bowl to face eighthranked Michigan. The 10-1 Tigers had lost only to Texas, 20-7, in the second week of the season in the loveliest village on the plains. That same day, Georgia tied Clemson. The 1983 Tigers, who were barred by probation from the postseason, went 9-11, losing to Boston College and 1984 Heisman winner Doug Flutie.

Miami sat in the fourth spot, winners of 10 straight since a season-opening loss to Florida. The Gators lost twice on the season – to Auburn and Georgia.

Though I’m staunchly opposed to a college football playoff – what makes it the greatest game in the world is that it’s the last sport where the regular season means everything – I don’t like the way the BCS has diminished the value and quality of the other major bowl games. Again, unless there’s a radical change, there just won’t be days like 1/2/84 again.

Magical days when three games had a bearing

on the national championship.

New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday, so as is tradition every six or seven years depending on how the calendar falls, the NFL took center stage and what was once college football’s grandest day was pushed to Monday the second.

Better drama could not have been scripted by Hollywood’s finest.

The day began with a stirring comeback victory by Georgia, as the Bulldogs recovered a fumbled Texas punt in the closing minutes and had senior quarterback John Lastinger follow the lead of AllAmerican tackle Guy McIntyre, a future San Francisco 49er All-Pro, into the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown on third-and-four. College football’s first ever Hall-of-Fame kicker Kevin Butler hit the extra point. Georgia’s defense pushed Texas back. The Bulldogs then converted a critical fourth down.

Georgia beat second-ranked Texas 10-9 in the Cotton Bowl.

The Sugar and Orange Bowls were being played simultaneously that night.

Auburn and Michigan were locked up in a defensive slugfest. Miami and Nebraska were lighting up the Orange Bowl in a shootout for the ages. A game that many college football historians – including myself – consider the greatest ever played.

The quickview/return button had yet to be invented for that all-time great invention, the remote control. While most eyes were locked on Miami for a majority of the time, there were constant clicks to New Orleans.

The Wolverines took a 7-0 halftime lead, but Auburn, with its fierce defense and Jackson-led high powered wishbone rushing attack, just kept grinding away. Al Del Greco kicked three second half field goals and the Tigers held on.

Third-ranked Auburn beat Michigan 9-7 in the Sugar Bowl.

Meanwhile in Miami, the underdog Hurricanes stormed to a 17-0 first half lead over unbeatable Nebraska behind the splendid play of freshman signal caller Bernie Kosar. The Cornhuskers would fight back on a memorable run by one of their AllAmerican offensive stalwarts. But it wasn’t from Rozier, Gill or Fryar. It was Steinkuhler on the famous “fumble-roosky.� Gill intentionally placed the ball on the ground and Steinkuhler scooped it up and raced around left tackle for a 19-yard touchdown that pulled the Huskers within 10.

The momentum had swung and the “Big Red Thrashing Machine� was back on track.

In the fourth quarter, Nebraska had pulled within seven at 31-24, but time was running short and an injured Rozier was lost for the remainder of the game. With under a minute to go, on fourthand-eight from the Miami 24, Gill rolled right and pitched to Jeff Smith, and Rozier’s back-up raced to the end zone to pull the Cornhuskers within one.

It was decision time for Tom Osborne.

Had Texas won, it would have been a nobrainer. But the Longhorns had lost. So the decision was, do the Huskers tie the game and almost certainly be voted No. 1? Or do the Huskers go for the win and leave no doubt?

Nebraska went for the two-point conversion, and Miami tipped Gill’s pass for Smith away. The Hurricanes then got the onsides kick.

Fourth-ranked Miami beat No. 1 Nebraska 31-30 in the Orange Bowl.

The next day the polls came out, and Miami was voted national champion in both polls (Associated Press and United Press International, selected by college football’s coaches).

Nebraska was No. 2, followed by Auburn, Georgia, Texas and Florida.

The Cornhuskers were admired for going for the win, but Osborne’s national championship remained elusive. This juggernaut is still considered by many historians to be the greatest team that didn’t win the national title.

Though some thought Nebraska should have been number one. After all, everyone had at least one loss – and there’s was by one point – at Miami.

Auburn cried foul. The Tigers were the highest ranked team to win their bowl game after all.

Texas just cried. The Longhorns seemed more concerned heading into January 2nd that there was no way Nebraska would lose. Had the ‘Horns hooked Georgia, Texas would have been No. 1.

Because of the non-conference meetings between Texas and Auburn, Miami and Florida, the three head-to-head Southeastern Conference meetings between the Tigers, Gators and Bulldogs (over a three week period), and the ensuing bowl matchups, there was an inordinate number of head-tohead match-ups between the country’s elite teams.

Miami, Nebraska, Auburn, Georgia, Texas and Florida, the top six teams in the country, played one another seven times. The six schools lost a cumulative seven games – all to one another. Miami lost to Florida. Nebraska lost to Miami. Auburn lost to Texas. Georgia lost to Auburn. Texas lost to Georgia. Florida lost to Georgia and Auburn.

And it all came down to one day, and three games that had a bearing on the national championship determined by a grand total of four points.

The 1983 season was truly grand and it concluded with the greatest day in college football history, January the 2nd, 1984.

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When her 30-year marriage ended in divorce, 1977 University of Georgia graduate and Atlanta resident Becky Reynolds wasn’t sure which path life was going to take her.

But Reynolds then received a call from a good friend, Stephanie Powell, who happened to be house corporation president for UGA’s Zeta Tau Alpha sorority chapter. “Stephanie asked me to come be their house mother,� recalled Reynolds. “And when she did that, I kind of laughed because I thought she was joking. But after some conversation, I told her I would come try that for a year but at the same time told her she needed to start looking for a replacement. I would be doing this just to help her out because, at that time, I didn’t really know where my life was going. But I thought then that I couldn’t think of a better place than Athens to help me to chart my next path.�

Now, if you will, fast forward to where we are now, the fall of 2011. Rather than filling in as the Zeta house mom on a temporary basis, Becky Reynolds is the full-fledged, permanent house director of the university’s Zeta Tau Alpha, starting her fourth year as such, and simply is head over heels in love with her job, that of planning, coordinating and directing the daily activities of all the young ladies in her sorority. “My first fall at the Zeta house was in 2008 and it was wonderful,� said Becky, who earned her UGA degree in furnishings and interiors in the school of home economics and also obtained a minor in journalism. “We had a great football season that year and the girls were fabulous. They were enthusiastic, just a great group of young women. And all of my friends were still coming to the games and we were still tailgating and all, but now I was learning how to do it as a single woman.�

Reynolds said, after that initial fall in Athens as the Zeta house mother, Stephanie Powell approached her again in February of 2009. “Stephanie asked me if I still needed her to start looking for a replacement because I suspect she was seeing that I was really enjoying it and that I was good at what I was doing,� related Reynolds.

Powell’s question was easy for Becky to answer. She had found a home with the girls at Zeta Tau Alpha and wasn’t going anywhere.

What she was doing now had become a real labor of love ‌ and then some.

And, know this, Reynolds had become very confident in her role with the Zetas. She knew her Greek background had fully equipped her with the skills and knowledge to thrive in this vocation. “I am a Tri Delta at Georgia, have served on the national Tri Delta board and am a huge proponent of Greek life,� she said. “I just think it’s a wonderful opportunity for young female and male students on any college campus because there’s so many opportunities for them, not just for personal growth and development but socially as well because they have to work so much with philanthropies, they get leadership experience and they learn how to work as a team. “I just think I have my own wonderful management skills,� Reynolds continued. “What you do as house director, I compare it to a general manager of a four-star hotel. I’m in charge of making sure the house functions as it’s supposed to and all of the upkeep and maintenance. I manage a staff of five, plan all of the menus and order the food from my food purveyor. I plan all the special events and just try to keep my clients happy, and my clients are the 220 members of Zeta Tau Alpha.�

And one of the special events Reynolds incorporated at the Zeta house has evolved into a huge success and all started with con-

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nections to Georgia football players.

Held every other Wednesday night, it’s called “Date Night with Miss Becky.� “This idea started back in the winter of 2008,� said Reynolds. “I met Asher Allen (Bulldog defensive back) at a campus event and we started talking. He was interested in what I did at the university and I asked him, ‘Asher, have you ever been in a sorority house?’ He said he had not so I invited him to come and bring about 15 of his friends over for dinner at the Zeta house. And they came and that’s how it all started, and it just grew from there. “It started with athletes because I’ve always been a big Georgia fan,� Reynolds said. “I attended my first football game when I was five or six when my parents dressed me in a cheerleader’s outfit. I grew up in Carrollton and both my parents graduated from the university. My husband and I had season tickets for as long as we were married.�

After Reynolds kicked off the date night concept with Asher Allen, the Georgia player then introduced her to Bulldog linebacker Rennie Curran. “And, in turn, Rennie introduced me to Christian Robinson (linebacker) so for the past two years, Christian and Ty Frix (UGA snapper) have become my go-to guys,� she noted.

Reynolds pointed out the date night doesn’t involve any matchmaking between the male attendees and the Zetas. “When they come over, it’s very casual and just fun and puts them all at ease. They get away from practice and the pressure and we just all laugh and have a good time. They’re never there more than an hour and a half. They play games, introduce themselves to the girls, tell where they grew up, what their major is, what their number is if they’re athletes and also have to tell one fun fact. The guys will call and say, ‘Miss Becky, we need a date night.’ Mark Fox came over with the basketball team Wednesday night before last and they were wonderful. We took a lot of pictures of our petite girls with our tall basketball players.�

Reynolds said, each year at Christmas, the male groups come over for a dinner party and she holds a competition to see who can be pictured with her on her photo Christmas card. “Last year, it was Aaron Murray, Brandon Boykin, Christian Robinson, Ty Frix and Chris Davis, who’s graduated now,� she said. “Well, Tavarres King (UGA flanker) said he better be on it this year. It’s all just wonderful and makes me feel more connected with the student, even if it’s just for one dinner. I am blessed to be in their lives whether it’s for one semester or for a year at the Zeta house. We all learn from each other.�

Since the “Date Night with Miss Becky� began, the event has branched out to include members of the UGA golf, tennis, cross country and lacrosse teams, Air Force ROTC , all of the Interfraternity council fraternities, Christian and African American fraternities. “From the athletes, I decided I needed to expand,� said Reynolds. “I realized then what a good networking thing it was and what an opportunity it was for both sides. It allowed other people to see the positive impact Greek life has on campuses and at the same time for my Zeta girls to realize the commitment these athletes and other groups have to have to represent our university.�

Truly, from four years ago when Becky Reynolds thought she would just be filling in as house mother of the Zetas for one season until she decided on her life course up until the present, Reynolds has found her wonderful niche in life working with and directing the Georgia girls that comprise Zeta Tau Alpha. “I’m not leaving anytime soon,� she exclaimed. “For me, this is all too good to be true!�

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Dogs vs. Vols Can Georgia handle what is sure to be a rowdy Tennessee crowd in Neyland?

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nother week and another win for the Dawgs. It was a beautiful day this past Saturday in Athens and proved to be an easy stroll to victory for Georgia. Do not expect such a happy-go-lucky environment or easy win this coming week in Knoxville, TN. For the second week in a row, Georgia faces a crucial matchup with a formidable SEC foe; this time, from the SEC east. It seems that the Georgia-Tennessee matchup has a significant meaning every year. Even when the two teams are seemingly out of contention, like in 2010, the rivalry runs so deep that fire is still bound to ensue. This year, with both teams still in the hunt for the SEC east crown, Knoxville is sure to be a rough and rowdy test for the Dawgs.

Volunteer Offense Thus far into the 2011 season, Tennessee has put an average of 37.8 points on the scoreboard per game. This leads the SEC. Now, it needs to be mentioned that three of Tennessee’s four opponents have been Montana, Cincinnati and most recently Buffalo. The Volunteers scored 40+ points in all of these contests. Still, none of those three opponents are known much for their defensive prowess.

Their other opponent was the Florida Gators. In that contest, Tennessee scored 23 points in their only loss of the 2011 season. The offense starts and flows through sophomore quarterback Tyler Bray.

Many believe that behind Aaron Murray, Tyler Bray is the best quarterback in the SEC. He is certainly on the rise and is growing from game to game. Through four games, Bray has a 14 to 2 touchdown to interception rate which is exceptional for such a young quarterback. However, the two interceptions he has thrown this year both came against the only SEC team he has played, Florida. Bray’s favorite target to throw to is fellow sophomore and former UGA commitment Da’Rick Rogers. Rogers was originally committed to Georgia coming out of high school but changed his mind at the last minute and decided to continue his football career in Knoxville. Hard feelings still abound from that recruiting fiasco. Rogers is a very good football player averaging just over 110 yards receiving per game. Tennessee has excelled so far in the passing game but they do not slouch in the running game either. Tauren Poole is the featured back for the Volunteers and he, much like Bray and Rogers, is a good ball player. He only has one rushing touchdown in 2011 but is averaging close to 80 yards a game. Tennessee has playmakers at all the skill positions but their offensive line is lacking by SEC standards. With most of the starting five being sophomores, the line is still trying to find it’s identity in the season. They were sufficiently dominated by the Florida defensive line in their match up earlier this season. This favors Georgia with the aggressive attitude of the defensive front seven for the Dawgs.

Aaron Murray vs. The Tennessee Secondary The Bulldawg Nation felt they had something special when Georgia landed Aaron Murray in 2009 as a recruit coming out of high school. The 2010 season only cemented that sentiment amongst Georgia fans as he had one of the most stellar freshman seasons for a quarterback in Georgia football history. Unfortunately for Georgia fans, Murray has struggled in his sophomore campaign of 2011.

Murray may have had the worst game of his career this past Saturday against the Bulldogs of Mississippi State, throwing three interceptions including a particularly uncharacteristic pick six. That makes six interceptions through five games for Murray. As a reference point, he threw eight interceptions total in 2010. Now, good for Murray and Georgia is that the Tennessee defense they are facing this week does not have an affinity for creating turnovers. This is particularly true of the secondary where Tennessee has only picked off one pass this whole season. So, if there was any lack of confidence that Murray had following this past weekend against Mississippi State, he should gain that back by watching

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film of the Tennessee defense. Art Evans is the player that claims the lone interception for the Volunteers and he has only started one game for Tennessee. Murray will sleep well this week knowing he doesn’t have a ball hawking safety or lockdown corner to contend with this Saturday.

Special Teams Play It doesn’t get mentioned often enough; poor special teams play can lose a college football game in a heartbeat. On the other hand, it can win one as well. What is usually a strong suit of the Georgia Bulldogs has become somewhat of a liability of late. With a punt returned for a touchdown against Ole Miss, a botched field goal attempt against Mississippi State and the continued struggles of Blair Walsh, Georgia coaches need to find a solution to the struggles of the special teams as the teeth of the SEC gauntlet approach. This is particularly important in the upcoming game against Tennessee with a huge playmaker returning this past week for the Volunteers. After missing the first three games of the season with a broken collar bone, freshman Devrin Young returned for Tennessee and provided quite the spark for the Volunteers special teams. Young had just over 100 all-purpose yards returning kicks and punts against Buffalo this past weekend in his Neyland Stadium debut. Still, with those 100 yards came several typical freshman mistakes including a dropped punt and a fumble during a return on another punt. Even still, #19 (Young) is electric with the ball in his hands and the Georgia coverage teams will need to be on the top of their game to avoid big plays in the special teams department.

Intangibles There is a couple of things to keep an eye on Saturday. First and foremost, if you have ever been to Knoxville for a Georgia-Tennessee game you will know the pure horror that can result from games in Neyland Stadium for opposing teams. Now, just a reminder that the game this Saturday is set for a 7:00 p.m.. kickoff, which will only add to the madness of Knoxville on Saturday. Neyland Stadium will be rockin’ and rollin’ just like it always is with the Dawgs visiting. Tennessee players, coaches and fans want nothing more than to pay back Georgia for the thrashing they received last year in Athens.

Now, to counteract that distinct advantage that Tennessee has is the momentum that Georgia is currently feeling. Rolling into Knoxville with two SEC wins under their belt, the Dawgs are feeling confident after back to back SEC wins. That confidence is going to be necessary to combat the hostile crowd in Knoxville. If Georgia doesn’t have confidence in what they are doing then the bright lights of Neyland Stadium could catch them off guard. Georgia fans are hoping the players aren’t blindsided by the raucous Knoxville crowd and are prepared for a tough fight under the lights against the Volunteers of Tennessee.

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Bulldawg leader: DeAngelo Tyson

By Murray Poole

Guardian’s name: Suzy Wagner, who was DeAngelo’s guardian at Joseph’s Home for Boys in Statesboro and has known DeAngelo since he was nine years old. She still attends all of DeAngelo’s games.

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ne of Georgia’s most reliable and steadiest performers these past four years has been senior defensive end DeAngelo Tyson. Moved to the position this season after manning the nose tackle spot last season in Todd Grantham’s new 3-4 defense, the 6-2, 306-pound Tyson has made strides each season he’s been with the Bulldogs. In his freshman year in 2008, he appeared in 13 games and made 11 tackles and five QB pressures en route to being named to the AllSEC freshman team by SEC Coaches. In 2009, he also appeared in 13 games and recorded 12 tackles and five QB pressures including a season-high four tackles against rival Georgia Tech. He also blocked an extra point in the fourth quarter against South Carolina that preserved a one-point lead. In his junior campaign last season, Tyson appeared in all 13 games while making 12 starts and notched 36 tackles including 4.0 for loss. He had 1.5 sacks to go along with seven QB pressures and in the Bulldogs’ 42-34 win over Georgia Tech, recorded a career-high 16 tackles. In this question-and-answer session with Bulldawg Illustrated, DeAngelo and his long-time friend and guardian, Suzy Wagner, provide Georgia fans with a real personal insight into the player wearing No. 94 for the Bulldogs.

What do you view as the most important quality in being a leader for the team?

I think it’s just trying to get the guys up for practice each and every day, to let people know that we believe in ourselves and are not playing for anyone else but are playing for our team. There are two types of leaders, those who are vocal leaders and those who lead by example. I’m not really a vocal person so I take more of a role leading by example. I just try to go as hard as I can and not take any plays off during the game.

Who do you consider to be the most important mentor in your life so far, and why?

With my position, not having an immediate family growing up and in looking for a college, I wanted to play for a coach that was more than just a football guy, one that teaches life lessons and helps you become a man.

And I found that here in Coach Rodney Garner. And then other great mentors for me were the support staff I had growing up at Joseph’s Home for Boys in Statesboro. And the Chris Lamb family there took me in and made me feel like part of their family.

His Foundation: Guardian, Suzy Wagner

Main attribute that makes DeAngelo a leader: I think it’s his trustworthiness toward the other players and him being able to help correct things when he sees something wrong.

DyAngelo Tyson with his guardian Suzy Wagner

What fellow player on the team motivates you to be the best you can be and why is that the case?

I don’t know if he’s motivated me but Cordy Glenn is like a brother and best friend to me. He and I are the same way. We’re around each other all the time and have talks and benefit from each other and give advice to one another.

What is the best play or game you’ve had while at Georgia and why?

My best play I’ve had at Georgia was blocking that extra point in ’09 against South Carolina. And I think my best game was last year against Georgia Tech when I was in on something like 16 tackles.

When you leave Georgia, what do you hope folks say about your contribution to the program?

That I did my time and did it to the best of my ability. I think I came in to Georgia as a boy and finished as a young man. Going to college taught me a lot of things.

Going through adversity at times showed me a lot about life and how to handle personal things.

What regular Georgia opponent do you enjoy playing the most and why?

I love playing against Florida just because it’s a big rivalry. I love to beat Georgia Tech also but for the Florida game, there’s such a good atmosphere down there in Jacksonville and a lot of excitement. It’s one of those games that you know you have to bring your all.

Of course, our goal is to win every game every year but it would be great to beat those guys in my final year here.

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Best childhood story: DeAngelo was always so quiet and continues to be that way. He always pretty much kept to himself. But I remember the first time I met him when he was nine, his hands were just so large. We played a lot of basketball out there at Joseph’s Home for Boys and before he got into football, we just really thought he was going to be a basketball player.

Best thing about his time at Georgia: DeAngelo has definitely come a long way since his freshman year. He played very timidly in his freshman season at Georgia but really blossomed last season in his junior year. One thing about DeAngelo, he’s very consistent so you don’t see a lot of changes in him. He’s the same young man but is now mature enough to realize he’s got to step up and give his best.

Nicest thing he’s ever done for you: It’s just his getting up to Georgia and doing well in school, athletically and academically, too. He’s set a very good example for the boys in Statesboro that followed him and that’s what makes us proud of him. He lets the boys know they can obtain their goals also.

A few things about DeAngelo outside of football: The only thing I can think of is that he likes to play video games and listen to his MP3 player. He doesn’t really have hobbies as such – football is his hobby!

Most entertaining story about UGA fans: The Georgia fans are just very enthusiastic. They just try their best to encourage these boys to do the very best they can. And the Georgia coaches do a very good job being good mentors to the athletes.

What has Coach Richt meant to DeAngelo?

Coach Richt and Coach Garner have really supported DeAngelo, knowing he doesn’t have the normal family background, a mother and a father. And especially Coach Garner has really stepped up in helping DeAngelo make the transition from high school to college football and has been very concerned about both DeAngelo’s academics and athletics.

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Jeff Dantzler’s Top 25 There was some major muscle flexing amongst college football’s big boys. Bama, LSU, Oklahoma and Wisconsin won by a combined 143 points. October is loaded with tremendous match-ups especially in the SEC. And there is the state fair in Dallas, with resurgent Texas battling Oklahoma. Amongst the most impressive teams this past weekend – Clemson! The Tigers are a big time BCS contender and ACC front-runner after three straight wins over ranked foes 1. Alabama – There aren’t enough adjectives to describe how dominant Alabama was in Gainesville. The Tide fell behind 7-0 early, didn’t panic, ran it right at Florida and put on the impressive show of any team in any game this season. Trent Richardson may be headed for a Heisman and Courtney Upshaw had a dominating defensive performance. Bama is 28-1 with a 100-yard rusher in the Nick Saban era. Uh-oh Vandy.

2. LSU – The LSU faithful absolutely hate those morning games, but the Tigers had no problems with Kentucky in a 35-7 win in Baton Rouge. Everything gets knocked up a notch this weekend as Florida comes to Baton Rouge. Then LSU goes to Tennessee.

Then comes Auburn. Then an open date. Then a game with Bama that might have a pro scout or two in attendance.

3. Oklahoma – After a couple of impressive victories over Florida State in Tallahassee and at home against Missouri, Boomer Sooner earned a breather and Ball State got hammered. Now comes the big one with Texas in Dallas. Stoops has the upper hand on Mack Brown.

4. Wisconsin – Welcome to the Big Ten and Madison Big Red. Monte Ball and Russell Wilson put up big numbers behind that monster offensive line in a rout of Nebraska. The Badgers are hands down the team to beat in the Big Ten. 5. Boise State – Kellen Moore is an exceptionally accurate passer and he had the offense running on high octane in a runaway victory over Nevada. This was an exceptionally enjoyable win for the Broncos, as the Wolfpack have handed them their last two losses.

6. Oklahoma State – Mike Gundy and his crew got to savor that impressive comeback victory at Texas A&M with an open date. The Cowboys are putting up massive offensive numbers behind 27-year old quarterback Brandon Weeden. OSU should drill Kansas Saturday, then comes a big trip to Texas.

7. Stanford – Andrew Luck is an all-timer and Stanford is on its way to superb back-to-back seasons. Stanford is sitting at 4-0 after pounding UCLA on the farm, and now Colorado comes to town. Chalk up a 5-0 next week.

8. Clemson – This is one of the hottest teams in the country. After struggling through their first two weeks, the Tigers have beaten Auburn, Florida State and Virginia Tech. Boston College comes to Death Valley Saturday, and this is one of those letdowntype games that have plagued past talented Tiger squads.

9. Oregon – Still hanging around high in the polls after losing the opener to LSU, Oregon continues its push towards the PAC-12 championship with a Thursday game at home with Cal. Then Arizona State comes to town. That could wind up being the PAC-12 Championship Game.

10. Texas – Manny Diaz was a great hire by Mack Brown. He’s got the Longhorns playing very good defense. But that will be put to the test this week, as Bob Stoops powerhouse Sooners come to Dallas for the Red River Shootout.

11. Arkansas – Bobby Petrino and the Razorbacks are back on track after getting smoked in Tuscaloosa. Things looked bleak at Jerry-World, but the Hogs came roaring back to down Texas A&M 42-38. Now defending national champion Auburn comes to Fayetteville.

12. West Virginia – The Mountaineers came back in impressive fashion after getting beaten badly by LSU. They’re keeping good company, by the way, with good programs that have gotten mauled by the Fightin’ Tigers and Alabama. West Virginia is the class of the Big East.

13. Florida – The Swamp was rocking as the Gators leapt to an early 70 lead against Alabama. But the Crimson tide humbled Florida in the end.

14. Auburn – What a great win for the defending champs on their second trip of the year to the Palmetto State. The defense had its best game of the year – by far – and Michael Dyer had an outstanding day carrying the offense.

15. South Carolina – It was a heartbreaker for the Gamecocks, who fell for the third time over the last year and a half to Auburn. South Carolina still controls its destiny in the SEC East, but the Gamecocks are dealing with some serious quarterback issues.

16. Nebraska – Ouch. Nebraska, before a packed house of mayhem at Camp Randall Stadium, grabbed a 14-7 lead over Wisconsin. Then things got real ugly. Nebraska will try and bounce back this week in Lincoln against Ohio State in a battle of traditional superpowers.

17. Illinois – The Fightin’ Illini have come out of the gates at a perfect 50 and the schedule – particularly the road slate – sets up nicely for Ron Zook’s crew. Illinois edged Northwestern 38-35, delivering a second straight three point win.

18. GA Tech – The Yellow Jackets offense is rolling. Tech is amongst the national leaders in several rushing categories, and the Jackets are also getting big plays in the passing game. After taking care of N.C. State, the Jackets host Maryland with a golden opportunity to go 6-0.

19. Michigan – Dennard Robinson and the Wolverines had a record-setting day, rolling past Minnesota 58-0. Michigan is sitting at 5-0, but four of the next five are on the road, starting Saturday at Northwestern.

20. Texas A&M - You talk about a pair of heart-breaking losses. The Aggies leapt to a 20-3 lead at home against Oklahoma State and lost 30-29. Then last week, Texas A&M had a moster lead in Arlington on Arkansas, but the Razorbacks came roaring back to win 42-38. Now comes a dangerous trip to Texas Tech.

21. Arizona State – The Sun Devils survived a bit of an early scare with Oregon State, and then took control to win 35-20. Arizona State is the team to beat in the PAC-10 South. The next two weeks are big tests at Utah and Oregon.

22. Tennessee – It’s a huge SEC East showdown, as Tennessee hosts Georgia. Both the Vols and Dogs were helped by Florida and South Carolina losses.

The winner is right in the thick of the race for Atlanta.

23. Virginia Tech – In a ranked match-up of unbeatens at Lane Stadium, the Hokies were Turkey Dinner for the Tigers, as Clemson rolled 23-3. Virginia Tech should get well at home against Miami, and there’s the chance for a rematch with Clemson in the ACC Championship Game.

24. Florida State – The Seminoles lost a couple of tough ones and have had to deal with injuries and off-field issues. The open date came at a good time. FSU could run the table the rest of the way, but they must retain focus.

Wake Forest hosts Jimbo Fisher’s ‘Noles Saturday.

25. Texas Tech – Tommy Tuberville’s Red Raiders have been very impressive in rolling up a 4-0 record. Now Texas A&M makes the trip to West Texas. And they appear ripe for the picking after blowing two big leads the last two weeks.

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ob Kesling, the voice of the Volunteers, has done an extraordinary job following Tennessee legend John Ward. He’s one of college sports best announcers and an old friend. Bob took some time to give us his thoughts on Saturday night’s showdown.

Have the Tennessee people rallied behind Derek Dooley?

Yes. He has a plan to get Tennessee back to a championship level and the fans are buying into it. They are also realistic that it is going to take some time.

Bob, there has to be a lot of optimism for the future with so much talented youth playing significant roles.

When Tyler Bray was inserted into the line-up last November and produced at such a high level, there was a new energy level in the program. Everybody from the players to fans fed off that jolt of excitement. There are lots of good young players on the team, but most people realize Tennessee needs to add more to make a championship run.

Losing Jackson and Hunter, the two wins that then weren’t vs. LSU and North Carolina, the Vols have had some awful luck the last couple of years.

Coach Dooley has been trying to tell everybody that injuries are a part of the game and you have to move forward. That’s easy to say, but hard to accept when you lose your most explosive weapon on offense.

Janzen Jackson was Tennessee’s best defensive football player, so losing him was also a blow, but he couldn’t do what was required off the field to stay on the team. Every team has to face adversity at some point, but you are right that Tennessee is hoping the ball starts bouncing in a positive direction sooner than later.

What does Tennessee need to do to win?

Run the football with more consistency and purpose. With the loss of Hunter, you have to wonder where the big plays are going to come from offensively.

Isn’t this serious funny, Georgia won three straight in Knoxville, then on the last two visits, Tennessee has completely dominated both games.

Tennessee has played well against Georgia in recent years. Hard to put a finger on the exact reason, but the Vols have a lot of confidence about playing the Dawgs.

What is your feeling on the conference expanding, and who do you think the 14th team will wind up being?

I would be guessing like everybody else. I hope the powers that be can make sure the traditions in the conference can stay intact. It is hard to imagine a scenario that Tennessee and Alabama would not play every year or Georgia would not be able to continue playing Georgia Tech because of conference scheduling requirements.

What are some of your most memorable moments in Georgia – Tennessee games?

The 1992 game comes to mind when Heath Shuler came to Athens and pulled off the upset. Coach Phillip Fulmer was running the team when Coach Johnny Majors had his heart issues. That was a big win and really propelled Tennessee into its great run of championships in the 1990’s. I also painfully remember the 1973 fake punt game and Herschel’s debut in 1980.

Who do you think will play in the SEC Championship Game?

I am worried about Tennessee finding a way to beat Georgia.

photo by Ryan Scates

Tennessee Volunteer Super Stars

By Jeff Dantzler #8 Tyler Bray, QB 6-6, 210 Soph. Kingsburg, Cal. After learning under fire his freshman year, Volunteers signal caller Tyler Bray has emerged as one of the Southeastern Conference’s best quarterbacks. Several pro scouts regard the 6-6, strong-armed Bray as a future high draft choice. One scout even feels that right now, regardless of class, Bray is one of the top five pure passers in college football. Losing sensational speedster sophomore receiver Justin Hunter for the season with a knee injury, was a huge blow to the Vols.

But Bray and fellow sophomore Da’Rick Rogers still headline an outstanding passing threat. It was just a much greater threat with Hunter as well. Through three games, he had over 300 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 18.5 per reception. Bray has hit on 68 percent of his throws this season, becoming a very accurate passer – to go along with the big arm. With Tennessee struggling through a tough schedule in Derek Dooley’s first season, Bray came on and led the Vols to a 4-1 finish with 1,849 yards passing. #70 Ja’Waun James, OT 6-6, 324 Soph. Suwanee, Ga. One of several top flight Peach State natives on the Tennessee roster, this massive talented sophomore has emerged as an outstanding player. Through the years, Tennessee has had numerous great players from Georgia, including Willie Gault, Jamal Lewis, Deon Grant, Cosey Coleman, Anthony Parker and the great Eric Berry. James and Rogers are well on their way to joining that group. In fact, freshman linebacker A.J. Johnson of Gainesville has the look of a future star as well.

James is an outstanding run blocker, who’s very strong with a wide frame. His footwork with the aforementioned attributes makes him a frontline pass-blocker. Tennessee’s offensive line starts four sophomores, including James, and junior left tackle Dallas Thomas. The future of this front is extremely bright. #21 Da’Rick Rogers, WR 6-3, 215 Soph. Calhoun, Ga. The subject of a big recruiting battle between Georgia and Tennessee, this one-time, long-time Bulldog commitment backed out and made a signing day decision to go to Knoxville. He survived a scrape with the law, and teamed with classmates Hunter and Bray to give Tennessee a potential high-octane passing offense. With Hunter injured, Rogers is Bray’s primary target and the focus of opposing secondaries. He’s big, strong and fast with excellent hands – a prototype. Averaging a touchdown-plus per game and leading the Vols in receptions, Rogers is having an all-star campaign and would undoubtedly love to lead Tennessee to a victory over his in-state school to which he pledged to attend.

Head Coach Derek Dooley In his second season at the Volunteer helm, Dooley has quickly re-energized the Tennessee faithful after the tired final years of Phil Fulmer and the one-season Lane Kiffen disaster. With two straight outstanding classes, he’s gotten the Volunteers beyond competitive. They figure to be a favorite in the SEC East next season. The son of legendary Georgia coach and athletic director Vince Dooley, close friend of standout Bulldog baseball coach David Perno and protégé and former assistant of a who’s who of stellar coaches (Mike Cavan, Jim Donnan and Nick Saban), his background is extraordinary. Dooley walked on at Virginia and became a starter for the Cavaliers at wide receiver. He earned a law degree from Georgia, and after practicing for a short time made the decision to get into coaching. Working as a graduate assistant for Donnan at Georgia and then for Cavan at SMU, Dooley was hired by Saban at LSU and eventually became recruiting coordinator. He followed Saban to the Miami Dolphins and then got his first head job at Louisiana Tech, where he would also become athletic director. Dooley led the Bulldogs of La. Tech to an 8-win season, victory over Mississippi State and bowl berth. After the Kiffen disaster, Tennessee turned the charismatic, uber-sharp Dooley. Last season, the Vols went 6-7, but for seconds literally had two other victories. The striped shirts and replay officials took away a couple of apparent victories at LSU and against North Carolina in the Music City Bowl. Tennessee has had tough luck this season, losing its two best players. All-American candidate safety Janzen Jackson was dismissed from the program, and sensational sophomore wide receiver Justin Hunter suffered a season-ending injury in Tennessee’s loss to Florida. There are several young coaches with Georgia ties in high profile positions - Dooley, Will Muschamp at Florida and Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart. Dooley has all the goods to put together a superb career, and after losing badly 41-14 in Athens last season, would obviously love to top the school he grew up loving and cheering for.

Gruff & Grump

By Chad White and Al Hickson

10 thoughts heading into October 1) Georgia will not win anything important until they become much more careful with the football. Six interceptions and twelve total fumbles (not all lost) in five games. Not good.

2) Isiah Crowell is a very, very talented running back. When he is in good enough shape, he can drop his neck and maximize it.

Hope that is very soon.

3) The Dawgs will not develop a killer instinct until the coach shows one. Let us not get that confused with being reckless.

4) The Dawgs defense could be coming around. They beat the sisters of the poor just like they should have. Maybe worse. They look really good lately.

5) Jarvis Jones is very good. He has a chance to be a great one.

6) Malcolm Mitchell is very exciting. Especially when he doesn't drop the ball before he is tackled.

7) Matt Stafford is resurrecting the Detroit Lions. It is really happening.

8) Cam Newton is really good in a Pro-Style offense. He is probably thrilled he passed up the opportunity to play tight end.

9) The Dawgs defense still has people not covered. This concerns us against better quarterbacks.

10) College kids will always be stupid at some point, you know?

It is like death and taxes.

Kevin Butler’s Players of the Game Kevin Butler, former University of Georgia legendary kicker and a member of the Georgia radio broadcast team, will each week during the 2011 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’ 24-10 win over Mississippi State.

OFFENSE – Freshman wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell, who caught five passes for 60 yards in the win over the Bulldogs, including a 6-yard touchdown reception from Aaron Murray.

“I think Malcolm is growing on a weekly basis,” said Butler. “He is the goto guy for Murray for big play opportunities and is responding with solid play, big catches and yardage after the catch. Coming out of high school there were a lot of expectations with Malcolm and to Georgia’s benefit, he’s producing right where he left off in high school. Look for improvement every week from Malcolm.”

DEFENSE – Freshman inside linebacker Amarlo Herrera, who recorded six tackles including one for loss in helping limit the Mississippi State offense to just 56 yards rushing and 157 passing.

“Coming in as a true freshman in the linebacker position does not happen a lot, especially in the SEC where the run is the bread and butter of successful teams,” said Butler. “Amarlo’s play as a freshman is nothing less than outstanding. His being among the team leaders in tackles and providing tackles for loss shows just how fast he has learned Todd Grantham’s defensive scheme and continues to develop into a leader for our defense.

Certainly, Amarlo is playing at a caliber that should put him in the race for SEC freshman defensive player of the year.”

SPECIAL TEAMS – Redshirt freshman strong safety Connor Norman, who had three total tackles while leading the Bulldogs’ special teams and also seeing action in the Georgia secondary.

“Connor delivers each week as a leader for UGA, contributing on special teams … punt coverage, kickoff coverage and punt returns,” said Butler.

“His hustle and determination is characteristic of what Georgia expects and demands out of their special team players.”

- Compiled by Murray Poole

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