What has happened to Georgia? Mark Richt’s Bulldogs used to have solid fundamentals, a productive offense and a Junkyard defense. Not anymore. Georgia traveled to Knoxville and again came away humiliated, this time 45-19.
The offense was terrible, producing only 152 yards passing and 89 yards rushing. Joe Cox threw two interceptions and Mike Moore fumbled just after a catch in the 4th quarter.
Willie Martinez’s defense, well, they were suspect as usual. The Georgia D surrendered 472 yards, and Vol QB Jonathan Crompton had a career day with 310 yards and 4 touchdowns. Why is every QB having a career day against Martinez’s defense this year?
So I ask again. What has happened to Georgia? The Dawgs don’t play with any fire and appear unprepared and poorly coached. That comes from the top down, starting with Mark Richt. But I’m not quite ready to say “Fire Mark Richt.”
I am ready to say post on this blog “Fire Willie Martinez” and just about any one else that deserves it. That could include Mike Bobo. Clean house if that’s what it takes.
Since Willie Martinez took over the defense in 2005, Georgia has surrendered 30+ points in 14 games. And his “bend but don’t break” defense is maddening to watch. He has long been the target of disgruntled Georgia fans, and his demise should be near. It’s time to move in a new direction defensively.
Regarding Mike Bobo, he’s not the world’s worst offensive coordinator or quarterbacks coach. But his results this year have been abysmal. Joe Cox, while a good guy and a tireless worker, is not the long-term answer at quarterback (I know, it’s his last year). Next in line would be Logan Gray, but he’s been hanging out on kickoff coverage and fielding punts. As a result, Gray isn’t “ready” to play QB, or maybe he just doesn’t have “it.” Thus his time on special teams.
That leaves the two freshman quarterbacks, Aaron Murray and Zach Mettenberger. Is either ready to play? According to the coaches, no. True freshman play at other schools, and play well. Stafford played as a true freshman in 2006. Bobo should have had one of them ready to play. But they aren’t, and now Georgia is stuck playing Cox, with Gray coming in once in awhile for giggles.
As bad as this year has turned out, wait until next year. We still don’t have an answer at running back (damn you Knowshon!). The QB pecking order will start with Logan Gray because, you know, he’s been here the longest. Then we’ll see Aaron Murray. But not seeing any snaps this year will certainly hinder our progress next year. It could be another long year.
So back to Mark Richt. He is on the hot seat himself and he has lost control of the UGA program. He is going to HAVE to make difficult decisions. He HAS to fire Willie Martinez. Others may follow.
After Georgia was embarrassed 35-14 in Knoxville in 2007, Richt had this to say:
“As I looked around, I was seeing that everybody was kind of waiting on someone else to do something, coaches and players. I was getting kind of mad at them until I looked in the mirror and realized that they were just basically reflecting me. I was sitting there watching, waiting for somebody to do something, too.”
“I do remember that game distinctly,” Richt said. “If you’re talking about 60 minutes of football, I don’t think there’s any game that felt more empty than that day.”
Now that this has happened again Coach, are you going to sit and watch again? Or are you going to do something? What has happened to Georgia? Please do something about it!!
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Damn Good Site. I didn't know this was you. First UGA site I ever bookmarked, like 5 computers ago. . .
And I agree with everything you've just said. Enough is enough. What has happened?
Our season is over. Were not even gonna make a bowl game. You have to win six games against BCS teams. We have three. But I only see two more even possible. Vandy is the only one that I consider easy. Florida is gonna just destroy us. You think last year was bad. its gonna be a fifty point game. Tennessee Tech isn't a BCS team so even if we don't embarrass ourselves it doesn't go toward a bowl game. Auburn, despite being pummbled by Arkansas today, beat Tennessee and our playing better than us. We barley got past Kentucky last year. If it hadn't been for Stafford and that rifle arm we wouldn't have. I don't think Joe Cox cox cork gun will have the same effect. Then there is Tech. I think were gonna see a lot of what we had last year except we won't score as many points. So that is a 5-7 seven record most likely.
Thanks Andy, I've been around for awhile. Just hiding in the shadows mostly....
Its time for Martinez to go. And Bobo's time is coming. Our defense has looked awful ever since van gorda left. I know Mark Richt and Wilie Martinez have been friends for a while and that Richt don't want to see him go he has to do his job and do what's best for the program. Mike Bobo should have Aarron Murray ready to go. He was the 4th rated QB in the nation last year and they haven't even tried to get him ready. It's obvious that Cox just can't throw and that he can't win. But all in all it is Mark Richt's job to have his players ready to play. I think he is a super guy and would hate to see it have to come to this but Richt is on the clock. We had a disappointing team last year but we have a depressing one now. We need to find the Junkyard dogs and the old Mark Richt offense.
IT'S NOT JUST MARTINEZ IT'S THE WHOLE STAFF TOP DOWN. THIS TEAM IS IN COMPLETE DISARAY. OTHER THAN KICKING GREEN AND RENNIE WE HAVE NOTHING GOING FOR US.WE ARE A TOTAL EMBARRASSMENT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 25 YEARS I TURNED THE GAME OFF AT THE START OF THE 4TH Q. THE PROGRAM NEVER REACHED THE NEXT LEVEL AND NEVER WILL WITH THIS COACHING STAFF.I PERSONALY WILL NOT WATCH THIS TEAM AGAIN UNTIL SOMETHING IS DONE TO THE COACHING STAFF (THE WHOLE STAFF)
FIRE MARTINEZ!!!!! FIRE MARTINEZ!!!!! FIRE MARTINEZ!!!!!!
We have the talent but the coaching staff is on vacation!!! Wake up out of your coma coach!!! and lets shock the GATORS
When Peachtree TV lost the feed, I wasn't even upset. I watched Auburn fall all over themselves for a little while.
Just added some "Related Links" at the bottom of the story. I will add more as they are published.
The picture that told the whole story was when the camera panned to the sidelins as Tenn. was about to score again and Martinez was standing next to CMR yawning.............way to be in the game coach. CMR has tried to become the CEO and let others coach - it ain't workin'....this isn't FSU and CMR isn't Bobby Bowden. CMR is a better coach than what we are seeing - his coaches have failed him. He needs to clean house and do it now - don't wait and waste next year too. UGA is playing embarrassing football....I am afraid Steve Spurrier told the truth whwen he said, "Georgia recruits good players but something happens to them when they get there"
Would love to see that yawn on YouTube. Too bad I already deleted the game from my DVR in haste...