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Heisman Winner [140556]
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Let me get this straight...
Jul 20, 2021, 8:48 AM
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After their first 5 years as head coach at UGA...
Mark Richt: .800 Kirby Smart: .787
Don't most schools try to upgrade when they make a hire?
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Re: Let me get this straight...
Jul 20, 2021, 8:52 AM
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Smart- with him its a bizarro name
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Re: Let me get this straight...
Jul 20, 2021, 8:52 AM
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Yes, but you're not including conference champions and National championships for Smart.
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Heisman Winner [140556]
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He's lucky last season was cut short or his % would have...
Jul 20, 2021, 9:05 AM
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been even lower.
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Re: Let me get this straight...
Jul 20, 2021, 10:36 AM
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Mark Richt, in his second year, went 13-1, won the SEC and Sugar. He dropped to Florida (as usual). However, is this the last time Jawja beat a ranked Alabama in Alabama? I think so but Richt also be an inranked Bama in 2007 I think. Imagine the fan-fiction leaps of disillusionment that a current Jawja fan would have to take to see Jawja win AT Bama twice in a row.But back to 2003...Being pre-playoff, he was stuck as 3rd behind Miami and OSU... but that was a team that could/would have beaten either team IF there was that opportunity.
At this point in time Richt had already won the SEC TWICE in 5 seasons. Kirby has only managed once. Mark averaged slightly better Coaches poll final rankings (5 vs Kirby's 5.25) and was actually barely ranked in his first season vs unranked Kirby's virgin performance.
All of this while I would say that the SEC was harder during Richt's run. You still had Saban (at LSU), but you had UT with a pulse, A urbanized Florida, Auburn and Campbell,
Right now the SEC lEast is earning that reputation as it is a gutter-fire even the ACC Coastal scoffs at. Vandy is now playing wimminz, Coots are.... in Cali, UT is now a McD's dumpster fire. Mizzou isn't an upgrade. Florida can't even keep their shoes on and still wins.
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Orange Blooded [4510]
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Barber shops in Athens are also big losers here...
Jul 20, 2021, 8:59 AM
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they say that Richt would visit frequently and tip generously. Many have closed down in recent years, as Kirby's mom, her scissors and the family cereal bowl are preventing Kirby from providing the same boost to these small businesses. Sad.
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Re: Barber shops in Athens are also big losers here...
Jul 20, 2021, 6:59 PM
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they say that Richt would visit frequently and tip generously. Many have closed down in recent years, as Kirby's mom, her scissors and the family cereal bowl are preventing Kirby from providing the same boost to these small businesses. Sad.
LOOOOOOOL!!
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Orange Blooded [3932]
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I did not even read...
Jul 20, 2021, 9:02 AM
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this poast. I saw who the OP was and immediately gave it a TD.
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Orange Blooded [4021]
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Re: I did not even read...
Jul 20, 2021, 9:14 AM
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Smart (not Kirby) and efficient!
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Re: I did not even read...
Jul 20, 2021, 10:13 PM
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Don't be jealous Paw, a little competition is good for the soul.
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Re: Let me get this straight...
Jul 20, 2021, 9:05 AM
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Not used to seeing "Francis Marion" and "straight" in the
Jul 20, 2021, 9:09 AM
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same post
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extremely underrated and underappreciated poast!!!
Jul 20, 2021, 9:39 AM
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Hopefully POTD!!!
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Oculus Spirit [82066]
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Must you encourage that stumpy little troll?
Jul 20, 2021, 10:15 AM
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Yes, but they are now in the Big Four!***
Jul 20, 2021, 9:17 AM
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110%er [5577]
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UGA fans love a good narrative
Jul 20, 2021, 9:19 AM
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...so don't interrupt it.
It's like questioning the news...only "crazy" people point to facts.
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Heisman Winner [140556]
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Fun fact...
Jul 20, 2021, 9:26 AM
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Larry Coker had a .854 winning percentage after 5 years.
Larry Coker > Kirby Smart
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Re: Let me get this straight...
Jul 20, 2021, 9:38 AM
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Kirby has also done this while having more 5 stars at his disposal. Do Less With More U !
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Heisman Winner [140556]
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You have an astute eye...
Jul 20, 2021, 9:43 AM
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Mark Richt inherited a dumpster fire, Kirby Smart inherited a championship contender. They are no longer a contender, but 5 years ago they had that potential.
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Re: You have an astute eye...
Jul 20, 2021, 6:49 PM
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"They are no longer a contender, but 5 years ago they had that potential."
We're no longer a contender? No longer have the potential huh? There are some Clemson fans that have come on to the UGA forum I frequent and they are nice, cordial, open-minded and realistic and we have had some good conversations with them. Reading some posts on this forum, it's no surprise that none of them came from here.
You can say we are not a "contender" or a good team, or run down KS or say whatever you want. But I can say that there are other Clemson fans who don't share your opinions about us. In fact, it was a Clemson fan that pointed out on a post a little while back that we actually led Bama going into halftime last year. That's more than anybody else did against them, including the same Ohio St team that mopped the floor with his Clemson Tigers in the first round of the playoffs. You can stone KS if it makes you sleep better at night, but his last 5 recruiting rankings were... 3, 1, 2, 1, 4. He led this team to the NC game in his 2nd season. How many did it take before Dabo got there? And now are facilities are second to none after our bazillion $$ upgrade. Look what 5 star recruit cornerback A.J. Harris, from Alabama said in this article after touring Clemson and UGA's new weightroom and facilities last month....
"Harris saw both Clemson and UGA back-to-back earlier this month. How did he compare the facilities between the Bulldogs and Tigers? “I want to say Georgia has the edge now there,” Harris said. “That weight room for Georgia is the best in the nation. The new facilities. All the new up-to-date things. I haven’t really seen anything like that anywhere else. I will be looking for that. I believe that Georgia has the best training room and weight room and things like that."
I'm a realist and I know a good team and good potential when I see it. There are some teams that have it all; talent, facilities, the fanbase, the S&C program, coaches, etc. etc. And I can honestly say that Clemson, Bama and Ohio st are the elite of cfb, and they aren't going anywhere...but neither is UGA.
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Re: You have an astute eye...
Jul 20, 2021, 7:50 PM
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Francis Marion® Fish on, ??
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Heisman Winner [140556]
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Kirby Smart wants to expand the playoffs…
Jul 20, 2021, 8:17 PM
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That tells me all I need to know about his faith in his own ability to lead a program to a top 4 finish.
Message was edited by: Francis Marion®
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Re: Let me get this straight...
Jul 20, 2021, 9:42 AM
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Little point in that post. Dabo was only 68% in his first 5 years but I am sure thankful we are still blessed to have him as our coach.
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Heisman Winner [140556]
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Dabo never coached at UGA...
Jul 20, 2021, 9:44 AM
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This post is about UGA coaches.
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Re: Dabo never coached at UGA...
Jul 20, 2021, 9:50 AM
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Just let him finish like a little dog on your leg. Then he’ll go away.
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Re: Dabo never coached at UGA...
Jul 20, 2021, 6:11 PM
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No your sad effort was just trying to say Kirby Smart cannot coach.
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Re: Let me get this straight...
Jul 20, 2021, 10:00 AM
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Again… look at what Dabo inherited vs. what Kirby inherited, then you can compare the trajectories of the two programs.
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^^^very accurate post. What FM is driving home.***
Jul 20, 2021, 10:06 AM
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Even worse
Jul 20, 2021, 10:51 AM
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did you see what coaching at UGA did to Marc Richt's career? He was a super star at FSU, only to have to take a step down as the head coach in Athens. Then, when he finally does get a chance to be the head coach at a successful program, like Miami, he just was not prepared for the moment. I think this should be a lesson to other coaches, and like it says in the good book, a wise man learns from the mistakes of others.
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Heisman Winner [140556]
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Agreed. Success in the SEC does not always translate...
Jul 20, 2021, 10:54 AM
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to success in a power conference like the ACC.
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Re: Agreed. Success in the SEC does not always translate...
Jul 20, 2021, 4:14 PM
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It is a shame, Miami, unlike UGA, had just won a national title and was poised to win a lot more, but we all saw what happened next.
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Re: Let me get this straight...
Jul 20, 2021, 10:55 AM
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Where do they hang their recruiting banners?
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Most likely from Kirby's chopper....***
Jul 20, 2021, 9:40 PM
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Oculus Spirit [80376]
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And let’s remember that at that time, the Uga boosters
Jul 20, 2021, 11:07 AM
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said that they needed to let Richt go because he couldn’t get over the hump and win a championship. That with their talent, they could upgrade coaches and start winning nattys. ??
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Re: Let me get this straight...
Jul 20, 2021, 11:19 AM
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UGA could care less about .800 vs .787 or whatever. They are invested in developing student athletes, dutiful citizens, and great ambassadors for their school.
Hold on, I just pixxed my pants laughing...be right back
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There’s nothing straight about Jawja***
Jul 20, 2021, 11:38 AM
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Re: Let me get this straight...
Jul 20, 2021, 11:44 AM
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I don’t think it’s about records. I think it’s about Smart will play it fast and lose and ALWAYS answer “yes sir” to his bosses. Richt wouldn’t.
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Not all schools upgrade with a new hire. Some, like USuK,
Jul 20, 2021, 1:08 PM
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have to settle for anyone foolish enough to take the job and sign on the dotted line.
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Oculus Spirit [93673]
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Is this the first time you've wanted to be straight?
Jul 20, 2021, 1:09 PM
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You have my permission.
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Oculus Spirit [82066]
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Where's a recruiting update when you need one?
Jul 20, 2021, 2:32 PM
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MODS!!!***
Jul 20, 2021, 4:08 PM
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Re: Let me get this straight...
Jul 20, 2021, 8:07 PM
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Let us know when you get it straight.
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