Georgia Bulldogs coping with national title buzz
By Associated Press Friday, July 25, 2008 http://www.bostonherald.com/ College Football
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HOOVER, Ala. — The Georgia Bulldogs were still celebrating a Sugar Bowl victory when the national title talk started.
A mere year in advance.
"That’s too long to be chewing on that bone," protested Bulldogs coach Mark Richt Thursday at Southeastern Conference media days.
Sorry, coach. It’s your turn.
Judging by preseason — and postseason — buzz, Georgia might just be the best bet to bring the powerhouse SEC a third straight national championship and a fourth since 2003.
Two big reasons: Stars such as tailback Knowshon Moreno and quarterback Matthew Stafford among 17 returning starters. A runner-up finish to LSU in January, capped by a blowout Sugar Bowl win over Hawaii.
The challenges, which Richt rattles off much more readily: Road games at Arizona State, defending champ LSU and Auburn. A grudge match with Florida, which won the national title two years ago but lost to the Bulldogs last season.
[Considering how the SEC coaches don't even pick UGA to play in the SEC Championship Game - a game you have to play in and WIN to play for the National Title, UGA is being set up (and setting itself up) to fall very hard. LSU fans are very prepared to be happy with a 2-3 loss season. If UGA doesn't make it to the SECCG, they will play in the Sugar Bowl again AT BEST. While that result would be a huge success for LSU fans, it would be horrible for the UGA faithful. Many have UGA beating the Patriots in the Super Bowl. - DeepSouth]
By Associated Press Friday, July 25, 2008 http://www.bostonherald.com/ College Football
Photo by AP
HOOVER, Ala. — The Georgia Bulldogs were still celebrating a Sugar Bowl victory when the national title talk started.
A mere year in advance.
"That’s too long to be chewing on that bone," protested Bulldogs coach Mark Richt Thursday at Southeastern Conference media days.
Sorry, coach. It’s your turn.
Judging by preseason — and postseason — buzz, Georgia might just be the best bet to bring the powerhouse SEC a third straight national championship and a fourth since 2003.
Two big reasons: Stars such as tailback Knowshon Moreno and quarterback Matthew Stafford among 17 returning starters. A runner-up finish to LSU in January, capped by a blowout Sugar Bowl win over Hawaii.
The challenges, which Richt rattles off much more readily: Road games at Arizona State, defending champ LSU and Auburn. A grudge match with Florida, which won the national title two years ago but lost to the Bulldogs last season.
[Considering how the SEC coaches don't even pick UGA to play in the SEC Championship Game - a game you have to play in and WIN to play for the National Title, UGA is being set up (and setting itself up) to fall very hard. LSU fans are very prepared to be happy with a 2-3 loss season. If UGA doesn't make it to the SECCG, they will play in the Sugar Bowl again AT BEST. While that result would be a huge success for LSU fans, it would be horrible for the UGA faithful. Many have UGA beating the Patriots in the Super Bowl. - DeepSouth]
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