SoGaDawg

Oh I’m afraid that Sumrall is going to be exactly what you guys need. Also, Buster Faulkner is going to pay huge dividends for you guys as OC! I really wanted Buster for us, but I guess I can’t complain as Bobo has certainly exceeded my expectations. I do honestly think that Buster is one of the best OC’s in the business though, and if I’m being honest, that has me very worried! I too would love to see us play Ohio State again, but I’m certainly concerned about it. We had a great comeback in that last game with them, but I’ll admit we were also very fortunate (lucky).

Great post, even as a hated rival I must give you credit and acknowledge that I agree with you and enjoyed your post! I can certainly relate to the sentiments you expressed. Very well said sir!!!

Inappropriate relationship with a staff member.

With cause apparently!

It does sound like sour grapes that ND is refusing to play in a bowl game, but it also makes me think of FSU playing in a bowl game against UGA after they got snubbed in 2023. They were missing like 20 starters or something and of course UGA just destroyed them! It was 63-3! I’m not saying that FSU would have won that game against GA if they had their true team, but they had zero chance with the opt-outs and everyone used that beat down as justification that the committee made the right call, when it’s obvious that FSU deserved a chance, even after losing their QB. I don’t have any idea how many ND players would have opted out, but the fact that they voted not to play makes me think many would have. This is likely a big reason to avoid the bowl game for the Irish. I’m certainly not a ND fan, but I can’t say I disagree with skipping a meaningless bowl if they were not going to have a team resembling their true 2025 team.

Well crap, the rumor is that Buster Faulkner is likely headed to Florida! This is terrible news! Buster would be at the top of my OC list for sure. It’s also rumored that UGA wanted Faulkner this past offseason, but we would only offer him a co-offensive coordinator position. I can’t blame him for turning that down. I hate to see him go to Gainesville though, he will do very well there and it makes me a bit 🤢🤮!!! I really wish Oregon could swoop in and steal him away. I think he would be a great fit in Eugene.

I think it’s mostly about the broadcasting rights. ESPN and Co. are going to promote the SEC at every available opportunity, just as FOX will promote the B1G.

Oh yeah, I too would love to see that! I’d also be a nervous wreck, because for me it would guarantee a bit of heartbreak, but also a silver lining. I’d be happy to take it though, I would just have to remember my Father’s true but cliche saying “You can’t have your cake and eat it too!”😂

I truly believe that this success is a direct result of Dan Lanning. Critics will certainly say that “well, it’s just a product of Phil Knight and all that Nike money.” Ok, so sure, the money helps make it possible, but Lanning is cut from the same cloth as Kirby Smart in this regard. He is ultra competitive and can’t stand to lose, so he tirelessly works his butt off to give his team any advantage that he can. Such as winning in recruiting HS players, and solidifying talent levels through the portal. What’s more is that much like Kirby, he not only knows what to do and gives his all to accomplish it, he is learning how to accomplish it! I hated losing Lanning, but It’s great to see him at the only other D-1 team I love, and it’s great to see that like Kirby, he is completely loyal to his team! I haven’t heard a whisper of any big time programs even making slight rumblings of trying to attract him. Lanning must have shut that down immediately before it even got started. Otherwise I’m sure he would have been a major target in this crazy coaching carousel.

I assume this change is due to Hartline leaving for South Florida. Is it a given that tOSU is a no? Certainly hoping the Ducks can reel Chris Henry Jr in! Great recruiting class either way though! Congrats my Duck friends, this class will pay dividends and I’m very happy to see it!

Absolutely no offense taken, and really it’s not a huge deal for me anyway. It is very disappointing to have lost Curtis, but there is likely a good reason he is staying home. Could be money, or family, or whatever. I do wish him well, at least until we play him. Seriously though, I’m fussing about nothing. Kirby has taken our recruiting to extreme heights, so I’ve got nothing to fuss about on that front. I trust him and our staff. I would say the same for Lanning. I was very disappointed to see him leave, but very happy to see him take the job in Eugene. You guys also have a great HC, and he seems to love coaching The Ducks!!! Hopefully we will beat Bama, but I’m certainly nervous about it! I do think we are the better team, but Bama has certainly had our number! I’m thinking that changes, but we will see.

So it’s official, Curtis decides to stay home and play early as a Commodore.

However this goes, it’s been a tough day for UGA recruiting! Jarmaine Mitchell has just flipped from UGA to Arizona State. Mitchell is the number 1 overall juco recruit on 247. Another disappointing happening as we could all always use another stud offensive lineman! Not a huge surprise, but you can never have enough depth on the OL!

I do think that this is a big possibility. It could be that he wants to stay home, but I wouldn’t doubt Vandy boosters having opened up their checkbooks so to speak. They have gotten a little taste of success, and it certainly tastes good! Either way, I can’t blame either. I do hope it works out for him whatever he decides, but I honestly think his QB career would be better served in Athens.

I’m honestly thinking that he has indeed flipped and is likely annoyed that it was leaked before he could announce it. Time will tell the tale though.