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re: Thoughts on Bobo, Searles and Coley???
Posted on 1/2/25 at 8:00 pm to Go_Dawgs
Posted on 1/2/25 at 8:00 pm to Go_Dawgs
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I honestly cant remember the last time we had a game changer at WR that actually played (meaning, Pickens doenst count) since AJ Green. Sure, Bowers was a beast, but we have TEs, we havent had any real threats at WR or even a QB that scared anyone.
Ladd was absolutely a game changing player. The fact that he's a shorter white guy doesn't change that.
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Posted on 1/3/25 at 8:05 am to Go_Dawgs
The top, top guys don't want to play for Bobo in this offense.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 8:10 am to Spaceman Spiff
Great performances like scoring 6 points vs Georgia Tech in 3 quarters or 3 points in a half vs ND or 3 points in a half vs KY or 7 points in a half vs Ole Miss? That what you're looking for in an offensive coordinator for the #1 or 2 school in the nation???
Posted on 1/3/25 at 8:33 am to Spaceman Spiff
I did not agree with the hire of Bobo at the time, mostly because I felt like Georgia was in a position with outstanding player personnel returning and superior program-level support where Kirby could have hired the absolute best of best college OC. That said, I did understand wanting continuity heading into a title run in 2023, and it’s completely possible that Bobo gave us the best chance to three-peat. They came pretty close with Bowers, Ladd, MRJ, Mims, SVP, etc still around to carry the thing.
Now, however, those guys are gone, and you’re not going to be able to convince me that Mike Bobo and Searles are the right people to jumpstart this thing and recreate a dynamic identity on the offensive side of the ball. It’s not like we have any clear positive development with younger players getting more involved later in the season.
I don’t think Bobo is a bad OC and thought he got way too much hate during his first stint at UGA, but this is not a case where continuity has positive benefits moving forward. He’s also never shown an ability to create production out of lesser parts during his stops at Auburn or USCe, and I think UGA is likely to have to do some of that over the next season or two.
Now, however, those guys are gone, and you’re not going to be able to convince me that Mike Bobo and Searles are the right people to jumpstart this thing and recreate a dynamic identity on the offensive side of the ball. It’s not like we have any clear positive development with younger players getting more involved later in the season.
I don’t think Bobo is a bad OC and thought he got way too much hate during his first stint at UGA, but this is not a case where continuity has positive benefits moving forward. He’s also never shown an ability to create production out of lesser parts during his stops at Auburn or USCe, and I think UGA is likely to have to do some of that over the next season or two.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 8:38 am to Crowknowsbest
Solid post
Posted on 1/3/25 at 9:19 am to wizatlanta
If Bobo is back next year it will be the single worst decision of Kirby’s coaching career and could send the rest of his tenure in a downward spiral that could get ugly quick in this new age of NIL and mass transfers.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 9:25 am to Crowknowsbest
Agree with your perspective.
Bobo is a good OC overall but don't think he will attract the best offensive recruits which is what we need to get our offense on the same level as our defense.
Bobo is a good OC overall but don't think he will attract the best offensive recruits which is what we need to get our offense on the same level as our defense.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 9:29 am to Go_Dawgs
Seems like Coley needs to hang around for recruiting but still, a good WR coach should be able to coach and improve on dropped passes. Searles should be fired. I think Bobo should step down. As someone else said, I will bet the house that all 3 are there at the start of next year. We just need a guy with a fresh outlook to come in like Monken was. Kirby likes his inner circle of friends to be around the coaching staff. Still if Kirby fails to make the playoffs next year or has a first round loss, and the offense is as bad as it was this year; I think the big money donors will start to pressure him. I saw someone post something about the possibility of Bobo stepping down but there's absolutely no credence to this post; just an internet rumor.
This post was edited on 1/3/25 at 9:45 am
Posted on 1/3/25 at 10:04 am to agentoranj1990
Bobo I still maintain while not elite, had our guys in position to make plays numerous times this year and we either dropped it or didn’t make a key block. My biggest gripe with Bobo is his lack of run game variety. However we’re Georgia. Bobo not being elite should be the end of the story. “You’re either elite or you’re not”. He’s not. Find someone who is.
Searles yes. Never liked the hire. Hasn’t done a single thing to change my mind on that.
Coley I still maintain inherited this group of role players that had to play starter snaps and we see the results. As far as I’m concerned, he’s done the first imperative of his job which is to bring in elite talent. If Taylor, Wiley, etc don’t pan out then it’s 100% his responsibility. But not this season. Idk how you coach out drops. Hey. Look in the ball. Catch with your hands. The end. He didn’t bring in these guys that had such a hard time with that.
As Jefferson says, onward. The offseason has begun. We must begin by being elite in the offseason now. Retain those we need to retain. Bring in talent at the needed spots. Be accountable and don’t do stupid stuff that makes the university and you look bad and gets you suspended.
Searles yes. Never liked the hire. Hasn’t done a single thing to change my mind on that.
Coley I still maintain inherited this group of role players that had to play starter snaps and we see the results. As far as I’m concerned, he’s done the first imperative of his job which is to bring in elite talent. If Taylor, Wiley, etc don’t pan out then it’s 100% his responsibility. But not this season. Idk how you coach out drops. Hey. Look in the ball. Catch with your hands. The end. He didn’t bring in these guys that had such a hard time with that.
As Jefferson says, onward. The offseason has begun. We must begin by being elite in the offseason now. Retain those we need to retain. Bring in talent at the needed spots. Be accountable and don’t do stupid stuff that makes the university and you look bad and gets you suspended.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 10:13 am to claydawg09
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Bobo not being elite should be the end of the story. “You’re either elite or you’re not”. He’s not. Find someone who is.
Especially need an elite OC. It’s easily the second most important position in Kirby’s program. Being just OK there is a missed opportunity.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 12:14 pm to Crowknowsbest
What do the people listed do for recruiting in this new era of recuiting?
Posted on 1/3/25 at 12:16 pm to Peter Buck
I think until there are changes, the portal with proven players supported by development is the way. Doesn't have to be the most expensive players just proven ones.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 12:20 pm to Peter Buck
I don’t follow recruiting as closely anymore, but I would think traditional recruiting, relationships, etc. are pretty significantly devalued currently. That may change if revenue sharing stabilizes things on the pay-for-play component.
I doubt losing any particular assistant would hurt our recruiting that much, big picture. Maybe Hartley as he is by far the best TE recruiter in the country as far as I know, but that would be confined to that position. I don’t think Searles or Bobo are thought to be particularly valuable recruiters at this point.
I doubt losing any particular assistant would hurt our recruiting that much, big picture. Maybe Hartley as he is by far the best TE recruiter in the country as far as I know, but that would be confined to that position. I don’t think Searles or Bobo are thought to be particularly valuable recruiters at this point.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 12:21 pm to lewis and herschel
My point is, yall want to fire all these guys and you really don’t understand their full value to Coach Smart. There is a lot that goes into this and these firings are not easily made in some cases and also makes the job less desirable for the pool that could replace them.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 12:23 pm to Peter Buck
Not me, I either want Bobo to follow Muschamp I to an analyst rule or retire.
Searals, yes, I want him fired.
Searals, yes, I want him fired.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 12:31 pm to Peter Buck
I wonder how many of these posters were around during the CMR years when all we really wanted was to be in contention and in the hunt every year. “We don’t have to win it all every year, we just want to be relevant”
Now after two nattys and two CFP appearances they want to fire half of the staff because we lose to a team they don’t deem worthy to lose to with our back up QB and half of our RBs and WR’s on the bench.
Good times.
Now after two nattys and two CFP appearances they want to fire half of the staff because we lose to a team they don’t deem worthy to lose to with our back up QB and half of our RBs and WR’s on the bench.
Good times.
This post was edited on 1/3/25 at 12:32 pm
Posted on 1/3/25 at 12:31 pm to lewis and herschel
The Offensive line was the most disappointing group this year. They just had a lot of misses. 1 guy missing a block or not knowing/executing the read/play.
Left tackle cost us a lot of QB fumbles and INTs this year with the pressure. I can count a bunch in last 3 games from memory.
That inevitably falls on the coach. What I do not know is if the guys he is dealing with can’t make these plays or if he can’t coach them to. That’s a call we could not make from our view.
Left tackle cost us a lot of QB fumbles and INTs this year with the pressure. I can count a bunch in last 3 games from memory.
That inevitably falls on the coach. What I do not know is if the guys he is dealing with can’t make these plays or if he can’t coach them to. That’s a call we could not make from our view.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 12:32 pm to Peter Buck
That's fair. We all have Trophies gather dust PTSD.
Saban never let grass grow under his feet and Kirby is ascending to the CEO coach level.
Saban never let grass grow under his feet and Kirby is ascending to the CEO coach level.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 12:33 pm to Peter Buck
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The Offensive line was the most disappointing group this year.
It was disappointing for sure, but not near as bad as our WRs...it was awful to watch all season and you knew it was coming in the game last night. 2 massive drops and another shoulda been caught
Being talentless is one thing, that was straight up embarrassing to watch happen again and again and again
This post was edited on 1/3/25 at 12:41 pm
Posted on 1/3/25 at 2:45 pm to SquatchDawg
Cause and Effect, Richt created the PTSD Cause and Kirby dealt with the effect of higher expectations.
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