“Is this real life?” Georgia lost to Mississippi State 24-12 and now sits at the bottom of the SEC.
The loss drops Georgia to 1-3 overall and gives the Dawgs their first three game losing streak under Mark Richt. Also, the Bulldogs are 0-3 in the SEC for the first time since 1993.
Georgia could only muster two field goals through 58 minutes and finally scored a touchdown with 1:27 left in the game. But the TD didn’t matter, only in the final score.
What is wrong with the Bulldogs? Certainly, the Fire Mark Richt contingent will grow louder tonight and the rest of the season.
But does anyone really think Richt will be fired this year? I don’t think he will. If anything, he may be forced to make more changes to his staff. The Dawgs lack imagination on offense and the offensive line has underperformed all year.
Todd Grantham was brought in to shore up the defense, but that is a project that may take some time to correct.
It’s hard to believe the Mark Richt era has fallen to this level. It’s also hard to believe that we are actually talking about firing Mark Richt. Everyone knows his record and what he has done for UGA.
What do you think? Sound off in the comments below.
Related Links:
- Georgia Loses Battle of Bulldogs – GeorgiaDogs.com
- Georgia-Mississippi State Box Score – ESPN.com
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Much as I hate to say it, and never thought I would, It's time for a change.........Bring on Gary Patterson or Chris Peterson!!!!!! Don't want to hear anything about Muschamp or Smart. Went to school with them.....great guys.....but.....last thing we need is another unproven coordinator!!!!! That is our problem now and was the problem the past few years!!!!!!!!! If Richt goes, hire a proven coach! If McGarity decides to pull the trigger I hope he does just that. Fact is Richt could probably turn this around, but doubt he gets that chance. No UGA Alum can be happy about 0-3!!!!!!!!!
hate to see the richt era ending... but its time. he has a chance to bounce back, but McGarity needs a winner..and probably went give him the chance. tired of hearing AJ will be back and we will be fine.. Coach's (Bobo) should have elevated someone to be the man in his absence. But bad coaching didnt do it.Firing Bobo and the entire O staff "might" salvage Richt's job.. but should't.. UGA has gotten worse every year. Think we just hit rock bottom!
Disappointing.
The Richt era has to end. The Dawgs have had the most vanilla offense for the longest time. Bobo calls the plays but it's Richts offense Bobo is no more than a glorified play caller. There seem to be no complimentary route schemes in the offense and receivers very rarely catch the ball in space with room to make plays which is big reason that it seems so hard for the Dawgs to generate offense. The offensive line isn't as bad as it seems either, Ealy, King and Thomas just don't break many tackles and they all lack good vision. I see Ingram and Richardson take similar running plays as compared to there 4 to 6 yard runs and turn them into 10 to 15 yard runs. Good backs don't need huge holes to produce(see Knowshon Moreno). Another thing that bothers me and constricts the offense is the ultra conservativeness of Bobo's play calling. The late TD that the dogs scored was there to be had all game long. Bobo only went deep against man coverage only a handful of times the entire game. The offensive decision makers don't put the offense in favorable situations. Late in the game when Miss. ST. had a fourth and one in there own territory with the lead Mullen went for it. Richt would never do that in the same situation. That is the type of decision making bravado that players respond to. Richt lacks that type of fire. Thats one of the reasons the team always seems so listless and limp. Coaches drastically influence a teams mindset and Richt is too calm. I'm not suggesting that he should be erratic and make knee jerk decisions but he needs to be willing to lay it all out there from time to time to let the team know that he has faith that they can do what needs to be done, to signal to them that he wants to win at all cost.
I glad we think like this when Dooley was the head coach he would have been fired 3 or 4 times. To think that you can be 10-2 or 11-1 is redicoulous. This kind of talk does nothing but hurt us. It hurts our recruiting and the team. I can think of 3 recruits we lost last year because of this. I know we have 2 5 star silent commits that will be great players at UGA. Another thing that bothers me is maybe you should watch the games before making a comment. For the most part our receivers are still young and don't get good seperation. They will get better with more playing time. I guess when Richt is throwing things around on the side lines that shows no emotion. Do you guys think any coach in his right mind would come to UGA knowing how he would be treated when things go bad? I think that if we follow your guys suggestions we will be looking like Tenn in no time. Let's see what the whole season brings before making stupid comments.
I agree with GoldenDawg, but I believe that changes need to be made especially on offense. Georgia's vanilla offense lacks imagination and execution. Penalties and turnovers continue to plague the Bulldogs. They lack the intensity of Alabama, Auburn, and LSU. They must now travel to play Colorado, a team that had an off week this week and will be ready to play against a mediocre team that is now one of the worst in the SEC. Disappointing to say the least.
Hey GoldenDawg,
When can we get mad? Because it seems like we can never really get mad becuase getting mad means you're not a true UGA fan.
Only an idiot would think this team doesn't need a complete overhaul. And I could care less about another 5 star recruit. Last night taught me that recruiting and football are completely different things. We have the worst team in the SEC and it's about time UGA fans started getting mad.
Losers make excuses.
To Goldendawg and whoever else thinks that we should keep Mark Richt...I was the same way last year and defended Mark Richt. We have the playmakers and yet they cant make plays. Eventually someone has to be held accountable and that falls with the coaches getting a game plan and the team ready to play. I havn't felt good about the UGA program since we beat Auburn in the blackout game. Where is that coach at? I know Mark Richt had success in the beginning of his tenure at UGA but thats not the results we as fans should be content with. UGA's goal every year should be SEC championship and National Title and yet we settle for less. In leaving I give everyone this quote...Don't confuse effort with results...UGA needs better and deserves better!!!
Mark it's time to go Your promising Quarter Backs recruits A pro style offense has cost the team you don't have Mathew Stafford & he's getting out Recruited in Georgia !!!!! Lets run some spreed option some zone reed and get a Mobile QB !!!
Another horrid loss. If Richt doesn't get things in order and get the team to finish with a respectable record by the end of the season maybe its team for him to resign.