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re: Georgia fans - what is your opinion of HC Smart so far?
Posted on 9/23/16 at 5:30 am to DoubleBubbleTrouble
Posted on 9/23/16 at 5:30 am to DoubleBubbleTrouble
The next 2 weeks will tell us a lot about where this season will go.
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Posted on 9/23/16 at 5:31 am to DoubleBubbleTrouble
3-0....enough said....
Posted on 9/23/16 at 6:11 am to rmnldr
quote:I'm not trying to be a dick or douche, but does Ole Miss really have more depth? I've just been hearing how talented Ole Miss is and that we will be lucky to hang with them, etc. But when looking at the rankings, Ole Miss hasn't been anywhere in the same league as UGA in recruiting. Again, not that the ratings is the definitive measuring stick, but still. I get that C Kelly is really good but I'm not so sure I'm buying the narrative that Ole Miss has more talent and depth than UGA.
It'll be a close game with Ole Miss but I think Ole Miss has a bit more depth and will therefore win.
Even still, I'm not saying UGA wins, but I'm not so sure I'm buy that Ole Miss has more talent than UGA. At least when you look at the recruiting rankings.
Posted on 9/23/16 at 6:49 am to DoubleBubbleTrouble
He's made a couple of coaching errors, but nothing serious. So far, we've been pleased with how he has handled discipline issues. The team could have given up on a couple of occasions and did not.
All in all, I think we are happy. Only time will tell, but we would all be happy with 9-3, and most expect either 8-3 or 8-4. Personally, I would be disappointed with 8-4, and expect 9-3.
All in all, I think we are happy. Only time will tell, but we would all be happy with 9-3, and most expect either 8-3 or 8-4. Personally, I would be disappointed with 8-4, and expect 9-3.
Posted on 9/23/16 at 6:54 am to DawgGONIT
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I'm not trying to be a dick or douche, but does Ole Miss really have more depth? I've just been hearing how talented Ole Miss is and that we will be lucky to hang with them, etc. But when looking at the rankings, Ole Miss hasn't been anywhere in the same league as UGA in recruiting. Again, not that the ratings is the definitive measuring stick, but still. I get that C Kelly is really good but I'm not so sure I'm buying the narrative that Ole Miss has more talent and depth than UGA.
Even still, I'm not saying UGA wins, but I'm not so sure I'm buy that Ole Miss has more talent than UGA. At least when you look at the recruiting rankings.
I don't think Ole Miss wins because of depth at all. I think they win because their starting 22 is considerably better than UGA's. I would actually give UGA the edge on depth. If Georgia can hang in there and keep in close through 3 quarters, they have a very good chance of winning. I don't see it being close after 3 quarters, though.
Posted on 9/23/16 at 6:56 am to DoubleBubbleTrouble
I am happy with the energy and passion that we've seen which Richt sometimes lacked.
As mentioned by others, his team is not quitting- even when facing adversity.
I'm one of those fans that expect about a 9-3 season, hopefully with a decent Bowl Game to help our recruiting.
He's recruiting very well.
As mentioned by others, his team is not quitting- even when facing adversity.
I'm one of those fans that expect about a 9-3 season, hopefully with a decent Bowl Game to help our recruiting.
He's recruiting very well.
Posted on 9/23/16 at 7:28 am to DawgGONIT
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But when looking at the rankings, Ole Miss hasn't been anywhere in the same league as UGA in recruiting
You have to look a lot deeper than just overall recruiting rankings. Take the 2013 class for example; It's a big reason why we are struggling for depth right now. Out of 30+ players, 12 have transferred or were kicked off the team, 2 were medically DQ'd, another 5 have already left or graduated. 1 was drafted, 6 are current starters or have started games before, and another 5 are buried on the depth chart. That is an abysmal recruiting class. Looked great when it started out but you have to make sure they are guys who can contribute on some level. The failure of that is having a big impact on our current season.
Posted on 9/23/16 at 7:31 am to fibonaccisquared
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Chaney hire I've still got my jury out on. Have not been thrilled with what I've seen but also hasn't been the complete shitshow anticipated by Hawg fan
He's not that bad, it won't be a complete shite show just rocky wtf play calling at times.
Posted on 9/23/16 at 7:33 am to DoubleBubbleTrouble
So far so good. It's early, but UGA's 3-0 and recruiting well.
Posted on 9/23/16 at 7:33 am to crispyUGA
He's done ok so far. This is the type of game he's got to find a way to win. Ole Miss might have a few advantages: home field, QB and WR. But they are clearly beatable and we have plenty of talent to win this game. If he doesn't it's not the end of the world, but winning when we aren't favored to is what can seperate him from Richt. I think we pull out a close win here, but it'll take a creative gameplan and some good decision making by all involved
Posted on 9/23/16 at 7:36 am to Dawgfanman
Kirby has the haircut of a pageboy catamite and his teams play like it
Posted on 9/23/16 at 7:37 am to DoubleBubbleTrouble
I think he's done a good job so far, but we really don't know a whole lot. It is pretty clear that he simply doesn't have the personnel to fit what he wants to do defensively particularly with our front 7. Coach Richt left the offensive line in pretty weak shape so again he doesn't really have what he wants on both sides of the lines of scrimmage.
From a purely coaching standpoint, I was very disappointed to see that our guys were not fired up and not ready to play against Nicholls and thought that type of "Richt" stuff was over. One positive thing that I have seen him do is game management and overall time management, particularly the way he handled his timeouts in the last 3 minutes of the Mizzou game. He seems to do a good job of getting our guys to believe they can win every game no matter how poorly things are going so I guess that's a good thing.
Truth is, I think most Georgia fans are happy with what Smart has done thus far, but we really don't have enough information about his style of coaching to figure out if he will be the real deal or not. I do think that he will grow before our eyes during his first couple seasons and will improve over time.
From a purely coaching standpoint, I was very disappointed to see that our guys were not fired up and not ready to play against Nicholls and thought that type of "Richt" stuff was over. One positive thing that I have seen him do is game management and overall time management, particularly the way he handled his timeouts in the last 3 minutes of the Mizzou game. He seems to do a good job of getting our guys to believe they can win every game no matter how poorly things are going so I guess that's a good thing.
Truth is, I think most Georgia fans are happy with what Smart has done thus far, but we really don't have enough information about his style of coaching to figure out if he will be the real deal or not. I do think that he will grow before our eyes during his first couple seasons and will improve over time.
Posted on 9/23/16 at 7:39 am to crispyUGA
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You have to look a lot deeper than just overall recruiting rankings. Take the 2013 class for example; It's a big reason why we are struggling for depth right now. Out of 30+ players, 12 have transferred or were kicked off the team, 2 were medically DQ'd, another 5 have already left or graduated. 1 was drafted, 6 are current starters or have started games before, and another 5 are buried on the depth chart. That is an abysmal recruiting class. Looked great when it started out but you have to make sure they are guys who can contribute on some level. The failure of that is having a big impact on our current season.
Kinda crazy but the truth is that 2013 class has been the reason for subpar talent and depth on our team the past two seasons. What a whiff that class turned out to be.
Posted on 9/23/16 at 7:39 am to Red&Black
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It is pretty clear that he simply doesn't have the personnel to fit what he wants to do defensively particularly with our front 7
I think that's true. What I want to know is what's he gonna do about that this year..he needs to adapt to the people he has until he can get what he wants
Posted on 9/23/16 at 7:43 am to Dawgfanman
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I think that's true. What I want to know is what's he gonna do about that this year..he needs to adapt to the people he has until he can get what he wants
I think he has a lot of what he wants. It's just in the freshmen class and/or suspended (Ledbetter). My guess is the plan is just to try to get them up to speed as fast as possible and wait for Ledbetter to get back.
We really need Lorenzo Carter to play better.
Posted on 9/23/16 at 7:56 am to piggilicious
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just rocky wtf play calling at times.
I feel pretty confident that almost all teams experience this to a degree, though.
And to the OP, I would echo what's already been said. Happy with things overall. Many of us figured Mizzou was a toss-up and could be one of our losses. Given that we pulled that one out, I feel like we're a little ahead of the curve to this point. Ole Miss, UT, and UF are the real remaining threats with the possibility still existing that Tech *might* show up for our game. If they play us like they played last night, I won't be overly concerned.
Posted on 9/23/16 at 8:07 am to DoubleBubbleTrouble
He has said and done all the right things so far. I think it's pretty apparent that this team does not have the talent or players that he wants/is accustomed to but he making due, changing the mentality of the program (UGA probably loses once they got behind to at least UNC and Mizzou under Richt, possibly Nichols), and putting together possibly the best recruiting class top to bottom that we've ever seen. Right now, he is owning the state of Georgia which is exactly lay what we've wanted to see for years.
That being said, Kirby is bound to lose at least a couple this year. The team just isn't there yet and he is going to make some young HC mistakes at some point. And when that happens, I'm willing to feel forgiving in light of the groundwork he has laid.
That being said, Kirby is bound to lose at least a couple this year. The team just isn't there yet and he is going to make some young HC mistakes at some point. And when that happens, I'm willing to feel forgiving in light of the groundwork he has laid.
Posted on 9/23/16 at 8:15 am to DoubleBubbleTrouble
In Kirby's defense, like most here have elaborated on, while the cupboard wasn't bare...is sure as hell wasn't full. We have a lot of young talent in this team but the lack of big guys in the trenches is killing our running game. Oline is super fricking bad...that guy from RI..Catalina...sucks a fat one most plays. I like that we are addressing the lineman issue in this upcoming class. Also, special teams has been a real head-scratcher this year...our PK is absolute garbage...kickoffs have been ridiculously short allowing for a lot of short fields for opposing O's.
So Kirby I think is doing the best he can, but the talent on this team will costs us 3-4 games this year, and thats not his fault.
So Kirby I think is doing the best he can, but the talent on this team will costs us 3-4 games this year, and thats not his fault.
This post was edited on 9/23/16 at 8:16 am
Posted on 9/23/16 at 8:16 am to Sandwich
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Kirby's defense
Posted on 9/23/16 at 10:22 am to DoubleBubbleTrouble
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What are your expectations for the season?
Preseason most of us predicted 9-3, I dont' see any reason to change that now. We have some talent but also glaring deficeciencies at many key spots.
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Do you think Richt would have the team better positioned for a shot at the division this year
No, not really. The future is incredibly bright but it's going to take a year or 2 to really get things humming based on the woeful recruiting at certain spots as of late.
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