Georgia-Boise State 2011

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From the editor : vance leavy It is with great care and even some nervousness that I kick things off for this issue of Bulldawg Illustrated. Yes, we find ourselves again starting the journey of another University of Georgia Bulldogs football season. I often joke with people that the lead up to the first football game is the best time of year because our beloved boys in red and black are undefeated like everyone else in the land.

However, we all know that only one team can be crowned champion of the SEC and the nation each year and that’s why my stomach is churning as I tap away on my laptop. By Sunday our hopes and dreams for a special season will either be off to a roaring start or a gut-wrenching halt.

As Jeff Dantzler points out in his column on page 5, there are a ton of advantages to playing a quality opponent when opening the season. And oh boy, do our Bulldogs have that in the Boise State Broncos. In just a short time, they’ve gone from being the David of college football to now being one of the elite in America’s greatest sport.

Yes the task won’t be easy for the Dawgs, but you gotta think the fan advantage in the Georgia Dome will have a lot to do with the outcome. Because of this, we at BI went with two symbols of Georgia football on our cover to remind the Bulldog Nation of their part for the season opener.

You can only imagine how excited I was to learn that Jack Davis had provided one of his famous drawings for this issue. And is there not a better backdrop for the proud 2011 Bulldog riding the Bronco than the Wrightsville, Ga. barn? Throughout the years, the message on the dilapidating structure has inspired and amused Bulldog fans traveling north to Athens on Highway 15 and the caretakers of it have certainly delivered to begin the 2011 season.

NO COMPLAINING! GET ON THE BUS! HUNKER DOWN! These three phrases should remind us all (fans, players and coaches) that it’s time for the Bulldog Nation to rally and that begins Saturday night in the Georgia Dome.

In this issue, everyone on the BI team has chipped in to provide some awesome content that is sure to have everyone ready for the big game.

On the football front, our coverage includes the game preview (page 6), the Five Key/rosters pullout (page 12, 13), three pages (16, 17 and 18) about Boise State and the Top 25 (page 20). And if you’re looking for some bulletin board material, then definitely don’t’ miss the Boise State fan on the Scouting Report page raising the question on a message board, “Does your football team even resemble an SEC

program anymore�? Wow, that’s a bold statement. I guess we shall soon find out!

And hopefully by now, everyone out there knows an issue of BI isn’t complete without some social/lifestyle coverage. On page four, Murray Poole is kicking off a series he will write this football season about various fans throughout the Bulldog Nation. Unfortunately his subject for this issue, Tom Lively, is no longer with us.

Murray’s tribute to Mr. Lively seemed like the perfect way to begin the series because there wasn’t a man who loved Georgia football more. And for all the right reasons. Enjoy.

And if you happen to shed a tear or two reading about Mr Lively, then you better hang onto your Kleenex when reading Travis Ragsdale’s wrap-up (page 21) of a very special event that occurred in Athens last week. The football coaches’ wives joined forces with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in support of one of their own, the Olivadottis.

For the tailgaters out there, be sure not to miss Cheri’s “In the Kitchen� feature on Henry Worthy of St. Simons. Henry is a perfectionist with his cooking and his Mexican Green Chili should score big with your gameday crew.

I would mention our picture pages, but by now, you’ve probably grown tired of my long-windedness and have already found them. Nonetheless for the readers bearing with me, don’t miss our shots from the Suits & Sneakers event (page 8,9), the UGA Relay for Life kickoff (page 7) and Picture Day at Sanford Stadium (page 14,15).

Whew ‌ that pretty much covers everything, except for two remaining items.

First, I’m pleased to remind folks that our Bulldawg Leaders feature series is back again this football season. However we begin the series a little different this year. Rather than beginning with one player and his parents answering questions, we decided to let Ben Jones talk about all the players that we will be featuring over the next three months. Ben is a real ham with the media and didn’t disappoint with his answers. However, I hope you’re like me after reading them and come out of it feeling like this 2011 team is a very close-knit group who have the capability for something special.

That leads me to my final item and that’s Coach Richt. Give the man credit as he has faced the last few disappointing seasons head on with a renewed rigor and passion for 2011. Through a meeting with the Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith and the book he recommended, The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon, Richt has his players focused on getting on a bus where no negativity is allowed.

Now it’s time for those players to represent their coach with exceptional play so that everyone in the Bulldog Nation can have the ride of their lives. Stop number one begins Saturday night at 8 p.m in Atlanta. Get on the bus and I’ll see you there!!!

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jeff dantzler A quality opener provides many benefits Saturday night’s showdown with fifth-ranked Boise State is one of the most highly anticipated openers in Georgia history. Playing a strong opponent in the first game of the year when at all possible – and any college football coach and athletic director will tell you that putting together a schedule is not the easiest thing to do – is a smart move for three reasons. First of all, there is plenty of preparation time.

Secondly, a coach and team know a lot more about themselves after one game when playing quality opposition. Finally, the Bulldogs have a great history of going on to championship seasons when opening against a heavyweight.

With the season opening on Labor Day Weekend and the Southeastern Conference Championship Game set for the first Saturday in December, the way the calendar falls, teams get just one open date. For Georgia, which has done an excellent job of playing a major out of conference opponent in addition to the eight yearly SEC games and the annual date with Tech, it makes sense to play a tough foe first.

Assuming that most seasons’ schedules will be like this one, there are eight league games, Tech and another tough one. That leaves the one open date and two “punching bag� opponents which should always result in easy wins.

Those three dates must be wisely spread out and positioned between and before monster showdowns.

Since the first game is essentially being played coming off of an open date, to play a “tomato can� in the opener is a waste. The Bulldogs schedule this season lays out very nicely.

Following Boise State and South Carolina, Georgia hosts Coastal Carolina before playing four straight weeks against SEC foes. Then comes the open date before the Florida game.

New Mexico State falls between the Gators and Auburn.

Give Florida credit for being the first SEC power to play one of those easy games late in the season. They figured, why burn an open date for Florida State when Florida Atlantic or The Citadel fits nicely into that slot?

Save that open date for LSU, Alabama, Georgia or Auburn.

For teams breaking in a new quarterback, it can seem to make sense to play an easy one to start things off. But what do you really learn?

Georgia looked good in last season’s 55-7 blowout of LouisianaLafayette. The Bulldogs then lost four straight.

Though the Bulldogs lost their 2009 opener at Oklahoma State, Georgia’s next three games were victories over South Carolina, Arkansas and Arizona State. Surely, that strong opening opponent had the Dogs ready to roll at full speed.

These past two seasons have been disappointing for Georgia, but the Bulldogs have high hopes for 2011. History could be on the Bulldogs side.

Most of the greatest teams in Georgia history – and that includes the Mark Richt era – have come in years that opened against strong opposition.

Georgia’s national and SEC champions of 1942, led by Heisman winner Frank Sinkwich, Charley Trippi and George Poschner, nipped Kentucky 7-6 in a game played in Louisville. The Bulldogs would famously go 11-1, rout Florida 75-0, pummel second-ranked Tech 34-0 and then down UCLA 9-0 to win the Rose Bowl, earning national championship accolades in six polls and capturing the school’s first SEC championship.

Trippi, Johnny Rauch, Jack Bush and Joe Tereshinski led Wally Butts second SEC championship team. The perfect 11-0 Bulldogs of 1946 won every game by double digits, capped with a 20-10 Sugar Bowl victory over North Carolina. Georgia, named national champions in one poll, rolled Clemson 35-12 in the season opener to

set the tone for one of Georgia’s greatest seasons.

In 1948, the SEC champion Bulldogs didn’t play a big name foe in the opener, but nipped tough Chattanooga 14-7.

It would be 11 years until the Bulldogs would win another SEC title.

Georgia opened the 10-1 campaign of 1959 with a 17-3 victory over Alabama, headed by second year coach Bear Bryant.

Year three of the Dooley era opened with a heart-stopping 20-17 win over conference foe Mississippi State in Jackson. The 1966 season ended with a 10-1 record, SEC title and No. 4 national ranking.

In 1968, star-studded Georgia – featuring Bill Stanfill, Jake Scott Kent Lawrence, Mike Cavan, Steve Greer, Charlie Whittemore and Billy Payne tied Tennessee in Knoxville 17-17 and went on to win the SEC title with an 80-2 record. The Bulldogs should have won at Neyland Stadium. It was the first year that the clock stopped after first downs, and with the Volunteers down 17-9 on the closing drive, Tennessee got a bunch of extra time then scored on a controversial TD and tied it with a two-pointer.

With Andy Johnson leading the way, Georgia went 11-1 in 1971. The Bulldogs opened with a 56-25 romp over Oregon State of the PAC-10 and their 300-pound coach Dee Andros, who looked like a giant pumpkin in the Beaver Orange.

Another SEC championship came in 1976, as the Junkyard Dawgs enjoyed a stellar 10-1 regular season that began with a 36-24 victory over Cal and the Golden Bears high octane passing duo of Joe Roth and Wesley Walker.

Georgia just missed out on the SEC title in 1978, going 9-1-1. The Dogs opened the year with a 16-14 win over Baylor, led by All-American linebacker Mike Singletary.

The 43-4-1 Golden Era of the early ‘80s featured season openers with Tennessee, Tennessee, Clemson and UCLA. Herschel Walker burst upon the scene in Knoxville, leading the 1980 national champions to a stirring 16-15 victory over the Vols.

Georgia began its SEC title defense with a 1981 season-opening 44-0 pounding of Tennessee.

The most highly anticipated opener in Georgia annals came between the hedges on Labor Day Night 1982, with the 1980 national champion Bulldogs topping 1981 national champion Clemson 13-7, despite Walker forced to limited duty wearing a cast protecting a broken thumb.

Georgia would go 11-0 and win a third straight conference title.

In 1983, Georgia went 10-1-1, opening the season with a thrilling 198 victory over UCLA and quarterback Rick Neuhisel. The Bulldogs wrapped up the campaign ranked No. 4 in the land.

Fast forward two decades.

Georgia’s great 13-1 SEC championship team of 2002 opened the season with a 31-28 victory over Clemson.

The Bulldogs finished No. 3 nationally.

The following year, Georgia fell in the SEC Championship Game, but went 11-3 and finished No. 6. Georgia began its season with a 30-0 pasting of Clemson in Death Valley.

Capturing its last SEC title in 2005, Georgia opened the season with a 48-12 mauling of highly touted Boise State between the hedges.

The Bulldogs great 11-2 team of 2007 that finished No. 2 nationally opened the year with a 35-14 win over Oklahoma State between the hedges.

What’s the best way to predict the future?

Study the past.

History and the simple math make playing strong teams to start the season is a no-brainer.

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A great Dawg ... Tom Lively

Sometimes we in the media focus so much on the Georgia teams and individual players, we often neglect the real heartbeat of the Bulldog Nation.

It’s the Georgia fans, those folks who fill Sanford Stadium to the tune of 92,000-plus every home game in the fall, who follow every move the Bulldogs make and who, without fail, generously support the university and its athletic program with annual monetary gifts.

So this football season, which of course comes roaring in Saturday night in the Georgia Dome against fifth-ranked Boise State, we’re going to be using much of this column space to pay tribute to some of those loyal Dawg supporters … men and women who have literally bled red and black down through the years and will always have an undying love for the University of Georgia and their football team.

And to kick off this column series, I’m happy to be able to talk about one of my longtime associates and best friends. That would be Tom Lively, who passed away suddenly on July 26 of this year at the age of 83 in a Fernandina Beach, Fla. assisted living facility.

The first thing you should know about Tom Lively is here was a guy that supported Georgia and contributed to the athletic fund for well over 60 years … despite the fact he never attended the University of Georgia.

Tom’s association with Georgia actually began when he was a basketball player at hallowed Duke University. After a standout basketball career at the old Boys High School in Atlanta, Lively received a scholarship offer to Duke and it was there, on the Blue Devil campus in Durham, N.C., that he became best of friends with a football player named Frank Inman. Although Inman was a senior at the time and Lively a freshman, the two quickly hit it off and would become roommates, living in the athletic dorm at Duke.

After earning his degree in business administration from Duke in 1950, Tom would find his home in Brunswick, being transferred to the coastal Georgia city with General Motors Corporation. And it was there, while working for Coastal Chevrolet, Tom would meet the love of his life, Exer Armstrong, who was employed by the auto dealership as a bookkeeper. The two would enjoy a long and blessed life together before Exer passed away in 2010, barely over a year prior to her husband’s death.

After going their separate ways from Duke – Lively into the automobile business and Inman into the coaching ranks – the two former Blue Devils maintained a very close relationship and after Inman coached Richmond Academy to the state prep football championship, he joined Vince Dooley’s firstever Georgia coaching staff in 1964. Inman would remain on the Bulldogs’ staff as assistant coach, offensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator until 1979 – the year before Georgia won the consensus national championship – when he left to become the athletic director of Glynn County Schools.

And the reason Inman came to Glynn County, where he was most instrumental in getting a new 12,000-seat stadium built and served as executive director of the annual Golden Isles Bowl which helped finance the start of middle school athletics in Brunswick, was because of … Tom Lively.

Lively, then a member of the Glynn County Board of Education, was heavily involved in the search for a new athletic director for the local school system. So, as Tom told it, he approached his old friend, Inman, about the matter. “Frank, do you know anyone who might be a candidate for our AD job?” asked Lively. “Yes, I do,” replied Inman. “Who?” Tom asked. “You’re looking at him,” said Inman.

So that’s how Frank Inman made his way

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out of Athens and became an athletic fixture in Glynn County, continuing to make his home there until he passed away in November of 2008.

While Lively became one of UGA”s biggest supporters over more than five decades – he easily accumulated more than 50,000 points in ticket priority access – he also remained most loyal to his alma mater and his love for Duke basketball equaled that of his fierce passion for Georgia football (he was buried with both Georgia and Duke hats in his casket). Many, many times, after attending the Bulldogs’ home and away games on the gridiron down through the years, Tom would escort friends to the ACC basketball tournaments in Charlotte, Raleigh and the like.

Candler Meadors of Athens has known Tom Lively since their days at old Boys High.

After they went their separate ways after high school graduation, they didn’t see each other for many years but because Meadors worked in the automobile business also, their paths would cross again one year in Washington, D.C. “I was a freshman football player at Boys High when Tommy was a senior,” related Meadors. “Being a freshman, I was scared to death but Tommy was just a really nice guy and he helped me and looked after me.

Tommy was a heck of a good basketball player and when he went on to Duke, I basically lost track of him.”

But, as fate would have it, Meadors and Lively would meet once again at an Oldsmobile dealership convention in the nation’s capitol. “In 1958 I became general manager of the Chevrolet business in Athens and later went to work with Heyward Allen’s Cadillac dealership,” said Meadors. “Well, when Heyward and I went to the Oldsmobile dealers’ meeting in Washington, on the last day there we were getting on the bus to go to the Kennedy Center and there sat Tommy and Exer. I had basically lost track of him, didn’t even know where Tommy was all those years. But, after that, we developed a real friendship again and stayed in touch almost 365 days a year. We didn’t just wait for football season. Tommy would get us season tickets for the game and he helped us recruit back when you could help (the coaches) recruit. Of course, you can’t do that now. Heck,” said Meadors, “if it hadn’t been for Tommy, Georgia wouldn’t have gotten Willie McClendon.”

“But Tommy was a great Bulldog,” added Meadors. “He was one of those silent Bulldogs that would get something done for you if you asked him to do something. He came to all the games, was a very good fan and just a great guy.”

Meadors mentioned Willie McClendon, the Bulldogs’ SEC Player of the Year in 1978 who set a new Georgia single-season rushing record that Herschel Walker would erase just two seasons later.

When McClendon was starring at tailback for Glynn Academy, he quickly came under the watchful eye and tutelage of Tom Lively.

“Mr. Lively was a great mentor for me and we developed a great relationship,” said McClendon, who spoke at Lively’s funeral service at First Baptist Church in Brunswick.

“The first time we met, we mutually liked one another. We found out we both thought a lot alike logically. Mr. Lively liked the fact that I made logical decisions, as opposed to making a decision on the spur of the moment and ones that would be harmful to me.”

McClendon said he was actually all set to sign with Georgia Tech but that was before Lively and then assistant Glynn Academy principal William “Buck” Crosby had a little chat with Willie’s mom.

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“My mom put a halt to that after talking with Mr. Lively and Mr. Crosby,” McClendon recalled. “Mom wanted me in a school living on campus in a dorm with a curfew, one that had tutors and she also wanted me on a meal plan. And Georgia Tech, being in the middle of Atlanta, was just the opposite of all that then. Well, when they talked to my mom, both of them knowing that I liked Georgia Tech, she told Mr. Lively and Mr. Crosby, ‘Don’t worry, I’ve got him.’”

McClendon, who would meet with Tom and Exer Lively for breakfast at the Continuing Education Center every Sunday morning after home games, noted that after his UGA and Chicago Bears playing careers, he went on to receive his degree in education from Valdosta State University. “And the day I got my degree,” recalled Willie, “I called two people.

The first was my mom and the second was Mr. Lively.

“I think, most of all,” McClendon reflected, “Mr. Lively was a fan and a big believer in Willie McClendon and it just happened that I was a member of the Georgia Bulldogs.”

Tom and Exer are survived by a daughter, Melinda L. Laager of St. Simons Island, and a grandson, Matthew T. Laager of Savannah, definitely the apple of Tom’s eye and the beneficiary of many choice Georgia football ticket, thanks to his granddad.

“We all have interruptions in life, some that are great and some that are not so wonderful,” said Melinda Laager. “I will never forget, as a child, the cross-stitch framed saying that hung over the breakfast table. ‘We interrupt this marriage for Football Season’ with a large “G” over the football. I will have to say, that was one of the best interruptions in life that my Dad shared with us. Luckily (mom and I) we all loved football, the Dawgs and the SEC. “Dad always had the dogs on his mind even at the most serious of times,” Melinda said. “I will never forget him telling me as I walked down the aisle to take that ‘serious step,’ ‘You know …if you weren’t getting married, we could be headed to the Sugar Bowl about right now, what do you think?’ That’s always stuck with me. I am not sure if that was his way of stopping my tears or his. We laughed all the way down that red carpeted aisle!”

And what you must know about Tom Lively, until he passed this summer, he was so anticipating the Bulldogs’ upcoming 2011 season. “We’ve got to get this thing turned around and if we can get by these first two games (Boise State, South Carolina) I think we’ll be on our way,” Tom said, his mind still sharp as a tack even in his 80s.

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Dogs vs. Broncos Georgia must use huge advantage in size and fan support to start season on a winning note

By Travis Ragsdale

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When Georgia’s 2011 football schedule originally came out, the Dawgs first game of the season was set to be against the Cardinals of Louisville. Instead, AD Greg McGarity decided to take a leap of faith with the Georgia football program and accepted an invitation to one of the biggest college football games of the opening weekend ... the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta.

Do not take the Boise State Broncos lightly, Georgia fans. Consistently in the top five rankings in the country for the last four years, the Broncos mean business and are going to give the Dawgs all they can handle this Saturday. Boise State has electric weapons all over the field and those are spearheaded by quarterback and 2010 Heisman trophy finalist Kellen Moore. Having thrown for 3,845 yards, 35 touchdowns and just six interceptions, Moore is about as serious a threat at quarterback as a defense can get. Lining up behind Moore in the offensive backfield will be powerful Doug Martin at running back. Listed at only 5’9, Martin still packs a punch when he hits the hole with his 209-pound frame. In 2010, he ran for 1,260 yards and 12 touchdowns. There are question marks for the Boise State offense though, mainly at wide receiver. Much like Georgia, Boise State lost their top two wide receivers from 2010 and will need to establish a presence at that position.

Center Ben Jones said just last week that Boise State has one of the best front sevens in the country. It would be hard for any college football expert to refute that statement. They are experienced and while they may not be the biggest group, they fight tooth and nail on every play. Anchored along the defensive line by senior Billy Winn, Boise State boasts a plethora of experienced veterans. However, much like the offense, the Broncos defense has holes as well. The most glaring one of those will be in the defensive backfield where they lost three of four starters from 2010.

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The Battle in the Trenches Like in so many college football games, the team who controls the line of scrimmage will control the game. Luckily for the Dawgs, they may have an advantage on both sides of the ball in spite of Boise’s experience. This advantage may come from the enormous advantage in size that the Georgia lineman have over Boise State. The Dawgs average 329 pounds across their offensive line while Boise State averages 285 pounds across the same position. In fact, Boise State has only one offensive lineman that weighs over 300 pounds. This could prove to be quite a problem for the Broncos as all of Georgia’s starting defensive lineman are over the 300 pound mark. While Georgia has a definitive size advantage, it does not necessarily mean that Georgia will dominate the line of scrimmage. Boise State Head Coach Chris Petersen has an uncanny knack for “getting more with less” and you can expect that out of both his offensive and defensive lines. On paper though, the advantage has to go to Georgia.

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Murray and Moore, Makers of Magical Moments Every college football team hopeful of being successful has to have one special player that seems to have the unique ability to make plays when the game is on the line. Kellen Moore has proven time and time again that he is that player for Boise State. It also appears that Georgia has one of those players as well in Aaron Murray. Time will tell if Aaron Murray will ever reach the level of Kellen Moore but Murray has already shown flashes of greatness in his young career. Still though, the advantage here as to go to Moore with his Heisman-worthy campaign last year.

He may not have the weapons he did last year at receiver, but he will still find a way to spread the ball around and create plays. Moore is also exceptional at handling pressure, he gets rid of the ball just as fast as he gets it so it’s going to be a tough task for the UGA defensive line and linebackers to put the star quarterback on his back.

Grantham and Petersen, Matching Wits Boise State head coach Chris Petersen is known across the country for the complex offensive scheme that he has installed for the Broncos. They are likely to come out this weekend with formations and plays that no one has seen before (remember the statue of liberty play against Oklahoma a few years ago?). Although, Georgia’s defense is just as complicated. The 3-4 defensive scheme defensive coordinator Todd Grantham has installed is probably one of the most complex in the college game. Grantham has been in the film room all off-season studying the Boise State offense and Chris Petersen’s tendencies. But on the other side, Petersen has been studying Grantham’s defense as well. Both of these stellar coaches will be throwing intricate plays at each other in the hope that they might better the other.

Chris Petersen has been at this a long time and has been successful for a long time.

Grantham is innovative yes, but Petersen has the nod on this one.

Intangibles Just shy of 73,000 fans will be in attendance Saturday at the Georgia Dome to see the Dawgs play the Broncos in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. Of those 73,000, the far and away great majority of them will be dressed in red cheering on the Dawgs. In fact, only 9,000 tickets were allotted to Boise State. Even with that number, a ton of these tickets were bought ahead of time by Georgia fans. It would be a safe guess that no more than 6,000 Boise State fans will actually be in attendance. This, of course, is a huge advantage for the Dawgs as it will essentially be a home game with the crowd advantage. Boise State has played in a lot of big games over the past several years but they have never played in the environment that they will experience in The Dome.

Another distinct advantage that the Dawgs have going into this game is the pre-game prep that Georgia was able to do in The Dome. This past Friday, the Dawgs traveled to Atlanta, strapped on the pads and new uniforms and practiced for two hours in the Dome. This is an advantage that Boise State does not have the benefit of doing. The Falcons have a pre-season game this Thursday and on Friday night, Georgia State has a home game in The Dome. So, the Broncos will not have the opportunity to actually get into The Dome until the day of the game.

This provides a distinct and measurable advantage for the Dawgs.

It will take more than an extra day of practice in the Georgia Dome for the Dawgs to take this game though. Its going to be a hard fought battle throughout Saturday evening and whichever team can turn their early energy into momentum will take this pivotal first game of the season.

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Bulldawg leader: Ben Jones UGA center kicks off Bulldawg Illustrated’s annual series talking about the players who will be featured this season

By Murray Poole

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]ith another Georgia football season set to take center stage Saturday night in the Georgia Dome, Bulldawg Illustrated is kicking off its annual team leaders/foundation question-and-answer series.

Each week of the 2011 season, as we’ve done in previous years, the top Georgia players and their moms will provide answers to a list of questions that will give the Bulldog fans a keen insight into each player, both as to their performance on the field itself as well as their personal interests away from the playing arena.

But before the question-and-answer format unfolds in next week’s South Carolina issue, who better than one of the Bulldogs’ very top leaders – four-year starting center Ben Jones – to give a quick rundown on his fellow teammates that will be featured in this series … the guys who must stand tall in the role of leadership this fall if Georgia is to regain its rightful status in the SEC championship race.

Jones, an All-America candidate who has been named to Georgia’s Team of the Decade, offered the following sentence comments on some of the Bulldogs’ top performers, primarily upperclassmen with the exception of sophomore quarterback Aaron Murray: Brandon Boykin – “The most talented, he can do anything. He can play offense, defense or special teams.

Blair Walsh – “He’s our offensive safety net. All you have to do is get across the 50 and he’ll kick it through.”

Bruce Figgins – “He’s a quiet guy but gets the job done.”

Aron White – “The teacher of the tight ends.

He knows his role, can play and is extremely smart.

He’s always helping Orson (Charles) and the rest of the guys.”

DeAngelo Tyson – “The quietest guy on the team and will be there no matter what. He’s always going to do his job.”

Justin Anderson – “He has the fastest feet on the team and is the most powerful guy on the team.”

Orson Charles – “He’s like Aaron Murray. He’s one of the hardest working guys on the team and is always putting in the work whether it’s in the film room or the weight room. He’s always pushing everybody.”

Cordy Glenn – “He’s Aaron’s best friend because he’s protecting his blind side. He may never say a word but always does the right thing.”

Ben Jones – “I just try to lead by my actions.

I’m going to put in the work and hope everybody sees it.”

Drew Butler – “He’s so dedicated. He’s always out there working extra hard on his craft. He’s always putting in the work to be the best punter in the country.”

Tavarres King – “He has a lot of talent; when he’s on the field he can make plays.”

Aaron Murray – “The hardest worker on the team.”

“I’d definitely say all of these guys come to work every day,” said Jones. “They all have a winning attitude. You never see them coming out not wanting to practice so they’re just a pleasure to have on your team.”

And Jones is fully aware of the strong parental support behind each of the Georgia leaders and what it means to each player’s well-being both on and off the football field.

“You learn both your leadership role and your hard work from your parents,” said Jones, the son of Vickie Jones and the late Stephen Jones of Centreville, Ala. “You grew up seeing that. It was installed in you early on and it definitely helps out in the future.

“Your parents are always there behind you, whether you win or lose,” Jones added. “Mom will be like, ‘why did you miss that block or something,’ and I’ll say, ‘Mom, why weren’t you watching the quarterback or the running back?’ And she’ll say, ‘No, I’m watching you.’”

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with Henry Worthy Hanging out in the Worthy kitchen on St. Simons Island is a real treat.

Betsy and Henry Worthy are outstanding cooks and entertainers. I love to watch them in action. We share a passion for cooking so it is fun to share recipes and recent dining experiences in such crazy detail and know it is not lost on the listener.

I loved learning that Betsy and Henry met at UGA while both attaining degrees in Psychology. After that, they came to raise their family and start a pool business in the Golden Isles over twenty years ago. Henry was an SAE at Georgia in the late 80s hailing from Cedartown, Georgia and Betsy grew up in Atlanta attending The Lovett School before her time in Athens. Now they work together as owners of Worthy Pools and raising two neat young daughters; Lucy, 9 years old and Caroline, 14 years old.

Cooking is a family affair for them and I had a ton of fun hanging out with the whole crew on a Sunday afternoon learning how to prepare Henry’s Mexican Green Chili. Henry led the show with Betsy on hand as his sous chef available for rounding up ingredients or making homemade fried tortillas as the garnish for his renowned chili. Lucy told me her friends actually request the chili if they are coming over for a sleepover. Kids are smart these days!

Henry is the type that reads cookbooks like novels and thoroughly enjoys good meals prepared by others all the while studying the culinary craft and honing his own tastes and skills. He is able to recreate a chef’s creation after dinner at a great restaurant but he adds his own flair and it turns out even better. He is relentless at perfecting a dish.

Henry created this Mexican Green Chili after much tweaking. It isn’t your typical chili as it has no tomatoes and lots of green peppers. He insists you must use the Las Palmas enchilada sauce as others he tried were not as good. The mexican oregeno is a must as well, regular oregeno has a totally different flavor and doesn’t cut it. Trust me the end result is incredible. It is fresh and so unique. Visit guide2athens website to see more of the photo shoot and “how to” for Henry’s Mexican Green Chili. Take it to your next tailgate. It will be a huge score!

Bon appetit- Cheri Leavy

Henry’s Mexican Green Chili

1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 1/2 pounds ground pork 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 anaheim peppers, chopped 2 bell peppers, chopped 5 cups whole kernel corn, fresh 6 cups chicken stock 12 tomatillos, chopped 1 Tbs. oregeno 2 Tbs. chili powder 1 Tbs. cumin 1 Tbs. paprika 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 4 (4 oz.) cans green chilis, chopped 3 cups onion, chopped 2 (28 oz.) cans of green enchilada sauce (Las Palmas is best) Brown ground beef and pork in onion, garlic, anaheim and bell peppers.

Salt and pepper meat mixture. Drain when meat is browned. Add remaining ingredients to drained ground meat mixture and simmer for several hours on low heat allowing it to thicken up gradually. Season with salt and pepper to taste and adjust heat if necessary. Garnish with corn tortillas, sour cream and cilantro.

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Georgia Bulldogs

Jeff Dantzler’s five keys to rockin’ the Georgia Dome

Boise State Broncos

1. Trench Superiority – Boise State will start one 300-

pounder, left tackle Nate Potter (6-6, 300). Georgia will start eight, five on the offensive line and three along the defensive front. Obviously size isn’t everything, and it’s not like the Broncos aren’t big and strong, too. But Georgia’s superior muscle should come into play and give the Bulldogs a distinct fourth quarter advantage. Boise State has an excellent defensive line, and Georgia’s offensive front has some questions. But if it’s tight, if the Bulldogs are able to push the Broncos around, Georgia’s running game could make the difference.

2. Offensive Patience – If Boise

were to hit a trick play – think the hook-and-latter and statue of liberty that delivered the famed 2007 Fiesta Bowl victory over Oklahoma – and a big play with Kellen Moore and Doug Martin and jump out in front by a couple of touchdowns early, it’s vital for the Bulldogs to stay with the game plan. Run, mash and let Aaron Murray make plays with his arm and legs. Panicking and chunking every play would play right into Boise State’s hands. Of course this is a worstcase early scenario, but to maximize the strength advantages up front, Georgia must stay patient throughout the contest.

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Contain Martin – When profiling Doug Martin as one of Boise State’s best players, I compared his running style to that of former Southeastern Conference great backs Emmitt Smith and Mark Ingram. He’s got power and balance, giving Boise State a physical dimension offensively. He’s tough to track and bring down. With Martin, Boise can lead with the run, and if he’s not contained, Moore throwing consistently off of play-action is a recipe for defensive disaster.

5. Kicking

3.

Pressure Moore – One of college football’s most accurate passers of the 21st century, Kellen Moore has picked apart almost every defense he’s ever faced. Especially if he has plenty of time to throw. Boise State, like Geor-

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gia has to replace a couple of outstanding receivers who were NFL Draft choices. But Boise State, like any other highly successful program, has had to deal with attrition through the years and the Broncos have shown no signs of slowing down.

The bottom line, if the Dogs don’t get to Moore, the secondary will have some serious problems. If Georgia is able to get to the stellar senior lefty, the Bulldogs can get negative yardage plays and turnover opportunities.

Georgia (Atlanta) Toledo TULSA NEVADA Fresno State Colorado State* AIR FORCE* UNLV* TCU* San Diego State* WYOMING* New Mexico*

Supremacy – Over the last two seasons, place kicker Blair Walsh and punter Drew Butler have formed one of college football’s top combinations.

They’re back for a third season and give the Bulldogs quite a weapon – especially inside. With a 14-12 record the last two years, the Bulldogs obviously haven’t fully cashed in on their abilities. Georgia is hoping 2011 is a different story and the opener is a great opportunity to help deliver the Bulldogs a victory and set the tone for the remainder of the season.

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Boise State scouting report One Bronco fan calls out Dawgs, another fears Alec Ogletree

By Murray Poole Location: Boise, Idaho Conference: Mountain West Enrollment: 20,000 Record: 12-1 overall last season including 33-30 opening win over nationally-ranked Virginia Tech in Washington, D.C. The Broncos, who have racked up a record of 112-17 in the 2000s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; best in the nation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; defeated Utah 26-3 in the Las Vegas Bowl with their only loss in 2010 being a 34-31 setback to 18th-ranked Nevada.

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Mascot: Buster Bronco Why Boise State could win: The No. 5-ranked Broncos, led by Heisman Trophy candidate Kellen Moore, can put points on the board with anybody in the country. Last season, while finishing fourth in the Heisman race, the 6-1, 191-pound Moore, a left-hander, threw for more than 3,800 yards and 35 touchdowns, while amazingly just having six interceptions as he ranked No. 1 in America in passing efficiency with a mark of 182.63. Georgiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense, which struggled mightily in its first season in the 3-4 alignment, simply canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow Moore and his top returning receiver, Tyler Shoemaker (6-1, 213, Sr.) to stage a passing clinic in the Georgia Dome on Saturday night. And, too, Boise State can hammer at the Bulldogs on the ground as senior running back Doug Martin (5-9, 215) raced for 1,260 yards and 12 touchdowns last season. Defensively, with eight returning starters including all-conference candidates Shea McClellin (6-3, 258, Sr., DE), J.C. Percy (6-1, 222, Jr. LB) and George Iloka (6-3, 216, Sr. SAF), the Broncos are fully capable of complementing their explosive offense and making things tough on the Bulldogs.

Why Boise State could lose: The Broncos, despite their scoring prowess and experience on defense, will be at a great size disadvantage against the SEC Bulldogs. If Georgia can line up, power the ball right at the Boise defense and establish a strong running game early on, thereby keeping the Broncos offense on the sidelines for long periods of time, then this season opener could be a long night for Boise State.

Too, with the Georgia Dome surely to be covered in red, how are the Broncos going to handle the boisterous Bulldog crowd and the noise level thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sure to envelop the blue-and-white clad guys from Idaho? Boise State is going to have to overcome tremendous odds to leave Atlanta with a victory.

What Boise Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coach is saying: â&#x20AC;&#x153;While we know this game will be a tough game for our players and coaches, we look forward to the challenge of playing a program like Georgiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,â&#x20AC;? said Broncos head coach Chris Petersen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Chick-fil-A Bowl and ESPN did an outstanding job of putting this game together and the nationally televised broadcast will be a great way to start the college football season.â&#x20AC;?

What Boise Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fans are saying: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seriously, anyone outside of Georgia or Idaho expects BSU to win this game,â&#x20AC;? said one ultra-confident Bronco fan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is why we are No. 5 and they are No. 19. BSU is expected to show up and do their thing, win the game and then fly home. Georgia, they are expected to lose, which they have done a lot of lately. So, I'm going against my earlier advice and taking the bait. Georgia fans, I'm calling you out. Does your football team even resemble an SEC program anymore? We will see on Sept. 3rd.â&#x20AC;? But another Boise State fan is taking a cautious approach, especially when it comes to the Bulldog defense and, in particular, linebacker Alec Ogletree. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sophomore Alec Ogletree has the size (6-3, 235) and speed (played strong safety last season) to create BIG problems for the Bronco running game,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He loves to tackle and has a nose for the ball - as evidenced by his team-leading tackles during their first two scrimmages. I worry that the Hampster (Doug Martin) may not break free as often as weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like with Ogletree filling the gaps as quickly as he can. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll definitely be keeping my eye on No. 9 during the 'Bout in the South. Who will you be watching?â&#x20AC;?

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Buckin’ Broncos The successful coach and top players that stand in the way of a UGA victory

By Jeff Dantzler

Kellen Moore rightfully receives national accolades as one of the nation’s premier offensive players. He and Doug Martin give Boise State a dynamic backfield duo. And make no mistake, Martin is much more than just a counter-puncher who picks up “garbage” yardage against pass-first defenses. Boise State can lead with the run. Martin has excellent balance and quickness. He hits the hole quick and is a top flight cutback runner. Picture the style of Emmitt Smith and Mark Ingram. He’s tough to get a handle on, and once defenders do, Martin’s size and power make him extremely tough to bring down. After splitting time and picking up 769 yards (with an average of 6.0 per carry) and 15 touchdowns as a junior in 2009, Martin stepped into the lead role and came through with a monster season. Averaging 6.3 per pop, Martin chalked up 1,260 yards on the ground with 12 touchdowns, and emerged as a top target out of the backfield, hauling in 28 receptions for 338 yards and a pair of scores.

Boise’s version of the “M and M Boys” are the number one reason the Broncos are ranked No. 5 nationally heading into the season.

the nation in 2010, and he’s the country’s leading returnee in the category. As a junior, while leading the Broncos to a perfect season, he threw for an astounding 39 touchdowns with just three interceptions. For his career, Moore has thrown for 99 scores and 19 interceptions, while racking up 10,867 yards. All kinds of career college football records are in his grasp. Even though Boise State must break in new starters at both receiver spots, tight end and on the right side of the offensive line (the lefty Moore’s blindside), it’s a good bet that with Martin to help alleviate defensive focus, he’ll have another stellar season. Moore has an excellent arm, pocket savvy and is clearly a tremendous decision maker. But his best attribute is sharp-shooting accuracy. Moore hit on an unreal 71.3 percent of his passes last season, and has been on the mark for 68.2 in his career. Over the last three years, the Bulldogs have squared off against the likes of Tim Tebow, Mark Ingram and Cam Newton – all Heisman winners. Moore has all the credentials and numbers, and now, against a royal Southeastern Conference foe, has the chance to show that he’s in this elite class and vault to the forefront in the race for college football’s most prestigious award.

#92 Shea McClellin, DE 6-3, 258 Sr. Caldwell, Idaho

Head Coach Chris Petersen

Boise State is more than an offensive powerhouse, the Broncos have become a much better defensive team under the watch of head coach Chris Petersen. Shea McClellin headlines a veteran defensive front, which features a senior starter at all four positions on the line. Billy Winn (6-4, 295) and Chase Baker (6-1, 296) give the Broncos muscle on the interior, while McClellin was the Western Athletic Conference’s premier defensive end a year ago - and figures to hold the same stature in Boise’s first season in the Mountain West. McClellin rang up 9.5 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss a year ago. His finest performance came in the season-opening victory over ACC champion Virginia Tech. McClellin dominated the Hokies with 2.5 sacks and four tackles for loss. He became the first Bronco defender since 1999 to score a touchdown on an interception and fumble return in the same season. Named to the Ted Hendricks Award watch list, given annually to the country’s top defensive end, McClellin, who has started 24 consecutive games, has proven to be one of college football’s best defenders.

Boise State’s rapid rise as a Division I-A college football power under the watches of Dirk Cutter and then Dan Hawkins got taken to a different level when Chris Petersen as the Broncos coach in 2006, following Hawkins departure for Colorado. Petersen has put together an incredible 61-5 record, highlighted by undefeated seasons in 2006 and 2009, which earned him the Paul Bryant National Coach of the Year Award on both occasions.

Each of those campaigns concluded with Fiesta Bowl victories, an unforgettable historic thriller over Oklahoma and topping of TCU. A heart-breaking 34-31 overtime loss at Nevada kept Boise from another perfect season, as the Broncos finished last year with a 12-1 mark. In 2009, Boise State beat PAC-10 champ Oregon 19-8 and last season the Broncos clipped ACC champ Virginia Tech 33-30. Petersen led Boise State to four WAC championships over the past five years, and his Broncos are the favorites to win the title in their first season in the Mountain West. What has separated Petersen from his Boise State predecessors (which also include Houston Nutt), is the overall strength of the football team on the field. Boise State has maintained its high powered passing attack, but has also become an excellent running and defensive team. The Broncos ranked second nationally in scoring and total defense last season, and 21st in rushing offense. Petersen has obviously attracted a great deal of attention from traditional powers over the past few years. He’s handled success very well, and by staying at Boise State and continuing to succeed at an incredible pace, Petersen has positioned himself where if he ever does want to go, it can be to a truly special job. For now though, his aim is to continue to churn out championship teams with the hope that one day things may break right and the BCS-busting Broncos could perhaps get a shot at the big crystal ball.

#22 Doug Martin, TB 5-9, 215 Sr. Stockton, California

#11 Kellen Moore, QB 6-0, 191 Sr. Prosser, Washington

We could fill up a couple of pages raving about the accomplishments of Boise State’s superb senior southpaw signal caller Kellen Moore. A Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award and Davey O’Brien Finalist, the WAC Player of the Year a second team All-American, Moore had the most decorated season in Boise State annals – topping himself from the year prior. He hit on 273 of 383 passes for 3,845 yards and 35 touchdowns with just six interceptions last season en route to a continued smashing the Boise State record book. Moore’s passer efficiency rating of 182.63 led

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A view from Boise ...

Georgia alum and former UGA broadcaster Bob Behler is now the voice of the Broncos

By Jeff Dantzler

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ob Behler, the voice of the Broncos, is a Georgia graduate and former broadcaster for the baseball and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball programs back in the 1980s. He gives us his insights into the big battle in the big dome in Atlanta .

Kellen Moore is the total package, his accuracy is what stands out most to me.

Talk about what he brings to the table.

His vision and decision making are great.

He understands the offense and opposing defenses real well and seems to be at his best in the hurry-up/no-huddle - when he can take advantage of those things. He'll be the first to admit he has a very good surrounding cast.

Having an outstanding back like Doug Martin to go along with Moore gives the Broncos a â&#x20AC;&#x153;dynamic backfield duo.â&#x20AC;? His emergence last season made Boise extra tough to defend, can you talk about his strong suits?

He has a nice combination of strength and speed. He hits the hole well and is tough to tackle. The Broncos have another back returning from a knee injury - DJ Harper who gives BSU a solid one-two punch.

Chris Petersen has made Boise State tougher on defense and vastly improved the run game to go along with the high octane pass defense.

Is that overall toughness what stands out to you as the biggest difference between him and some of the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other highly successful coaches?

I can't compare him to any other coaches at Boise State, as he was already here when I got the job in Boise. But here is what I can say about Coach Pete...His organizational skills are amazing. He surrounds himself with an outstanding group of assistants. He's the kind of person you'd want your son to play for. His teams do a tremendous job of focusing on what they need to focus on. He's 61-5 in six seasons.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coach Peteâ&#x20AC;? has done so well, have the Boise people had to sweat it out a couple of times to keep him, or has his dedication and success put him in a spot where he would only leave for a dream job?

The grass isn't always blue-er somewhere else.

The offense gets most of the attention for Boise State, but the defense was excellent last season and starts almost all seniors, what are the expectations on that side of the ball?

It starts with the defensive line- all seniors in the first unit. They are the tone setters. They want to force more turnovers than last year when the numbers were down from 2009. They do a very good job of swarming to the ball and tackling.

What are the biggest questions offensively?

Would have to be at wide receiver where Titus Young was a second round pick of the Lions and Austin Pettis was a third round pick of the Rams. They are looking to replace them by committee. Tyler Shoemaker is the leading returning receiver and he's going to lead a group that has a lot of promise.

Do you think the lost practice days from NCAA penalties will affect the team in the Georgia Dome?

Probably not.

With an open date following the game in the Dome, that has to have given Boise State time in the preseason to focus extra hard on Georgia.

In each of the last two seasons BSU has opened with a "marquee" opponent - Oregon and Virginia Tech - I think it really helps focus things

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in the dog days of August. I think with the travel to Georgia - back to Boise - and then to Toledo in week three - they wanted a bye week there.

Plus Georgia is extremely physical...it worked out well doing the same thing last year. Virginia Tech - bye - Wyoming.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your take on Georgia?

Sounds like they have recruited extremely well and have a lot of talent back. It sounds like their off-season has been focused and they have really taken care of business. It should be a great game.

As a proud Georgia alum and former broadcaster for Bulldog baseball and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball, what are some of your fondest memories of your days in Athens?

On the broadcasting side, covering the run that the women's basketball team put on to get to the NCAA Championship Game in 1985 is at the top. Coach Landers had a marvelous team with Edwards, McClain, and Harris and he treated a young broadcaster great. It was a pleasure bringing their exploits back to the Bulldog Nation. Working in the sports information office for Claude Felton, I learned so much about college athletics and working with people. Without my experiences at UGA, I wouldn't be where I am today.

Personally, as someone who came from California, everyone in Georgia made me feel real welcome. I wanted to see a different part of the country for college and attend a college with a great broadcasting school and athletic department. I got everything I wanted. To this day I have many close friends from my days in Athens.

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The following events are free and open to the public: Saturday, Sept. 3 / 10:00 a.m. / Decatur, GA Decatur Book Festival talk & signing at the Decatur Presbyterian Church.

Friday, Sept. 9 / 11:00-1:00 p.m. / Macon, GA Signing at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Sonny Seiler (right) is an attorney in Savannah. He is the owner of the English bulldogs who have served as the University of Georgiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mascot since 1956. He was the victorious attorney in the murder trial made famous in the best-selling book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. He later appeared with 8JD 9 LQ &OLQW (DVWZRRG¡V Ă&#x20AC;OP YHUVLRQ RI that book. Kent Hannon (left) is editor of Terry Magazine at UGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Terry College of Business. He has been a staff writer at Sports Illustrated, a bureau chief for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and editor of Georgia Magazine.

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Saturday, Sept. 10 / 12:00-1:00 p.m. / Athens, GA Signing at the University of Georgia Bookstore

Tuesday, Oct. 25 / time TBD / Savannah, GA Signing at E. Shaver Books

Friday, Nov. 4 / 3:00-5:00 p.m. / Athens, GA Signing at the Georgia Center in the Pecan Tree Gallery

Friday, Nov. 18 / time TBD / Athens, GA Signing at the University of Georgia Bookstore for UGA Alumni Night

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Jeff Dantzler’s Top 25 The season is here, and the two biggest games of the first Saturday of the campaign both involve royal Southeastern Conference programs in “neutral” site showdowns against Western powers with national championship dreams. The Big XII, which now has 10 teams, is very strong. A Wisconsin-Nebraska Big Ten (which now has 12 teams) Championship Game and an ACC showdown for the league title between Florida State and Virginia Tech, combined with the always enormous SEC Championship Game, could give college football a grand day on the first Saturday in December. It’s time for the march to begin. Enjoy. Because it flies by. Every year.

1. Alabama – The Crimson Tide lost a lot of talent, four firstrounders, including 2009 Heisman winner Mark Ingram, Marcel Dareus and Julio Jones. But Nick Saban’s last four recruiting classes have all been ranked in the top three nationally. How many programs could suffer these kind of losses and still be the favorite in the stacked SEC. After some down years in the 2000s, Nick Saban again has the Tide rolling.

2. Oklahoma - Bob Stoops has led Oklahoma to four BCS Championship Games. Since 2000, the Sooners have won seven Big XII championships. Texas two. The schedule has some awfully tough tests with Florida State, Texas, the Aggies and Oklahoma State. But Stoops has another very talented squad.

3. Oregon – What a game to open the season in Dallas. The Ducks and LSU go head-to-head at the Cowboys Stadium. The PAC-10 might not have a slew of top ten teams, but there are plenty of schools capable of pulling off the upset. If Oregon beats the Bayou Bengals, a return to the BCS Championship Game could be in the cards. If the Ducks lose, they could run the table to the PAC-12 Championship Game.

4. South Carolina – Marcus Lattimore is on his way to being an all-time great back. Alshon Jeffrey is one of the country’s best receivers, and the defense has some impact players. They are clearly the team to beat in the SEC East and Cam Newton-less Auburn comes to Columbia.

Stephen Garcia’s performance will likely dictate whether the Gamecocks are good or great.

5. LSU – The Bayou Bengals have a brutal schedule, opening with Oregon and fighting through the teeth of the SEC West. LSU lost a lot of talent on defense, but there are some threats at the skill positions.

The Tigers could go something like 8-4 and still be a top ten quality team.

6. Florida State –Florida is not what Florida was while dominating the ‘Noles in the ‘2000s. Miami is in disaster mode. Jimbo Fisher has a chance to really make a move at Florida State. The Seminoles have the ACC’s best talent.

7. Nebraska – What an opportune time for the Cornhuskers to be moving to the Big Ten. With Ohio State’s issues and a shaky hire with low talent at Michigan, the window is open. Don’t be surprised if Nebraska wins the Big Ten championship within its first couple of years in the league. The Huskers and Wisconsin may well play twice this season with big stakes.

8. Wisconsin – Russell Wilson’s decision to enroll at Wisconsin has elevated Wisconsin from prime Big Ten challenger to a national title contender. He gives Wisconsin an extra element to go along with the Badgers superb meat and potatoes style that has garnered a lot of victories.

9. Boise State – If Boise State beats Georgia, the Broncos will have the credibility to get a crack at the BCS Championship Game if they go undefeated and there aren’t two big boy unbeatens. Kellen Moore and Doug Martin are a tremendous one-two backfield punch. And the defense is loaded with seniors.

10. Oklahoma State – Mike Gundy has a good thing going in Stillwater. There’s only one problem. The Cowboys play in the same state as Bob Stoops and the Sooners. As usual, Oklahoma State will be able to score a ton of points. The Cowboys have a ton of talent at the skill positions.

11. Virginia Tech – The Hokies lost some talent off of last season’s ACC championship team, including star quarterback Tyrod Taylor. But the schedule couldn’t set up any better for the Hokies, who don’t play Florida State – until the ACC Championship Game.

12. Stanford – Jim Harbaugh did incredible things on the Farm, most notably posting winning records over both Southern Cal and Notre Dame, and leading the Cardinal to a No. 4 national finish last season. But he’s up the road coaching the 49ers now. Andrew Luck is some kind of special quarterback. He would have been the top pick in this past draft, and certainly will be next April.

13. Texas A&M - Mike Sherman, slowly but surely, has Texas A&M turned back around. The Aggies made some serious history last season, beating Oklahoma, Nebraska and Texas. Von Miller will be tough to replace and the Aggies enter this season with high expectations for the first time in several years.

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14. Ohio State – These are hard times in Columbus and the biggest question is whether Urban Meyer will be ready to return to coaching in 2012. If not, Ohio State will have to go in another direction. Despite all of the embarrassment heaped on “the Blackeye Nation,” they still have one of the Big Ten’s most talented rosters.

15. TCU – Gary Patterson has done a tremendous job and is the toast of Fort Worth. This is the Horned Frogs final year in the Mountain West before jumping to the Big East. The first two games are at Baylor and Air Force, and both will be tough tests. The Horned Frogs were undefeated and won the Rose Bowl last year. Who would have ever dreamed that? TCU goes to Boise on November 12th.

16. Arkansas – Losing sensational tailback Knile Davis to a severe ankle injury is a devastating blow to the Razorbacks.

They’ll still be one of the SEC’s best teams, but the schedule is of course tough, and having to replace both Ryan Mallett and Davis likely squishes any SEC Championship dreams.

17. Arizona State – Back-to-back October road games at Oregon and Utah will tell the story on just how good the Sun Devils. This is a darkhorse team. Arizona State has 14 starters back from a team that that lost to Wisconsin, Oregon, Southern Cal and Stanford by a total of just 17 points. And Dennis Erickson knows how to win.

18. Auburn – On the heels of the dream season, it will be difficult for Auburn to repeat as SEC champs with the loss of Cam Newton, Nick Fairley and most of an awesome offensive line. But Auburn is loaded at tailback and has some serious big play ability at receiver.

19. Mississippi State – Dan Mullen has done a great job at Mississippi State, and the Maroons have high hopes for 2011.

Chris Relf, who was lights out in the Gator Bowl bludgeoning of Michigan, is one of the SEC’s top quarterbacks. MSU is physical and they’ll hit anybody. There’s no intimidation factor.

State won’t be able to sneak up on anyone this year after sacking Feorgia, Florida and the Wolverines 20. Michigan State – The Spartans put together one of their great seasons of all-time, going 11-1 and sharing the Big Ten championship last year. Then came a mauling from Alabama.

Will they be able to bounce back and not be hung over from that humiliation.

21. Texas –Getting heralded tailback Malcolm Brown is a big step in getting the Longhorns back. Texas just hasn’t had an offensive identity. Mack Brown shook up the coaching staff and the Longhorns figure to use last season’s embarrassment and an assumed unified coaching staff to get back on track.

22. Georgia – The Bulldogs have questions at tailback, the O-Line and receiver. But the schedule is more than manageable. The big question is whether the defense can make a big jump? Georgia needs immediate help from a talented freshman crop, most notably tailback Isaiah Crowell.

23. Florida – Will Muschamp’s defense should be one of the best in the SEC. There are questions on offense, most notably at quarterback. The schedule is extremely tough, especially in October. If Florida falters, there will be inevitable comparisons to Ron Zook.

24. Utah – Kyle Whittingham has done an excellent job, continuing what Urban Meyer was able to accomplish. Now Norm Chow has come on board as the Utes offensive coordinator. Year One in the PAC-12 will obviously be a major challenge, but the schedule breaks Utah’s way, as the Utes miss both Oregon and Stanford.

25. Southern Mississippi – This is a program that has pulled off numerous upsets through the years and been a bowl regular.

The Golden Eagles have some defensive standouts this season and a schedule that makes them the team to beat in Conference USA.

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The Bulldog family Uga football coaches’ wives put together special event to help one of their own

By Travis Ragsdale

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Around the first part of June, 4-year old Kasyn Olivadotti, daughter of UGA linebackers coach Kirk Olivadotti, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (A.L.L.). In an effort to show support of one of their own, the UGA coaches wives, headed

by Katharyn Richt and Paige Grantham and teamed with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, held a fundraiser to benefit pediatric cancer research and reassure the Olivadottis. The event included an exclusive VIP tour of the Butts-Mehre building, a “chalk talk and team update” from strength and conditioning coach Joe Tereshinski and concluded with a luncheon emceed by Chuck Dowdle at the Georgia Center. Other guests included former players Russ Tanner, Jon Stinchcomb and David Greene, as well as, former head coach Ray Goff.

This event, which will now be held annually, shows just how great the Bulldawg nation really is. The biggest game that Georgia has played in years is just days away but people close to the program took time to do the right thing and show support to a member of the Georgia family. Because that’s what Georgia is all about, win or lose, we are a family.

Cathy Tereshinski, Amanda Lakatos and Lainie Bobo

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Gerry and Debra Dickens

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5) Aaron Murray must find a way to repeat his tremendous freshman year without the security of AJ Green.

6) The starting unit at offensive line must remain injury free.

7) Isaiah Crowell must be as advertised. The Dawgs need an immediate impact from the freshman. No playmaker in the offensive backfield, no second trip to the dome.

8) The defensive line must dominate the big games. This position has depth on a team without much depth. A veteran group with loads of experience, this is an impressive unit at just maybe the most important position to be impressive. Simply put, they must dominate.

9) The secondary must force turnovers and big plays. The safeties must play much better if the Dawgs are gonna return to the nasty bunch everyone yearns for them to be.

10) Coach Richt must set the tone for aggressive play from every phase of the game.

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