Coach Warren Belin
Georgia Bulldog fans may have been like me when they heard the name Warren Belin for the first time. Who dat? But the more I heard the more impressed I became(click here). Then it occured to me that if Coach Belin has been the linebacker coach at Vanderbilt for the past eight years, then he coached a young man I know from my Alma mater, Marietta High School.
Herdley Harrison played for Coach Belin from 2002-2005 and I caught up with Herdley over the weekend on Facebook. I was coaching at Marietta while Herdley was a Blue Devil. His email back to me is below:
Hey Coach,
Nice to hear from you! As it’s been a really long time.
And you’re right I did see that Coach Belin and his family were headed to Athens.
As for Coach Belin, he’s a stand up guy that cares very much about his faith, family, his players, and his team. As much as he was a coach he was also a father like figure for me when I was in school dealing with some issues he was the first person there to comfort me.
His office door was always open and he would love it when players would come by to watch some film with him. I remember even watching some film of the guys that he was recruiting to Vandy.
I remember finding out about the death of my grandmother after the Florida game and he was there with me as my mom broke the news to me. And even though I didn’t practice much that week as I had to fly back to Georgia for the funeral he was constantly checking on me and making sure that everything was okay and he made the decision to let me start the following week.
When I was going through the recruitment process he was very straight forward and stated that the best players were going to play no matter what. He said above else he always expected his players to compete and never wanted us to become complacent. He stayed true to his words and he was just as competetive as we were on the field. He’s always ready to go and always excited. And he would always be sporting a bright smile. Not to say that he wasn’t serious as he was also known to be sporting a scowl on the sidelines just as much. He demands perfection from his players and he wants them to demand perfection from themselves. I remember a game in which I had gotten a tackle for loss and when he came up to slap me on the helmet to congratulate me, he whispered in my ear that it would have been a 3 yd loss if I hadn’t taken a false step. I always knew that when we came to practice we had to put on our hard hats as we were coming to work. It was common place for Coach B to lose his voice regularly.
I have great memories of playing for Coach B and I wish him nothing but the best at UGA.
Hope that helps.
Just one more bit of evidence that Coach Richt is leading the Dawgs in the right direction.
Go Dawgs!
The Richt Way
The recruiting game is one of shadows, of smoke and mirrors sometimes. Coaches make multiple offers and from time to time withdraw them. It’s not a black and white issue on either side of the equation.
More often than not the school/program has the upper hand in this transaction, but occasionally a trump card emerges and kids that have been incrementally empowered from their early childhood, flex their muscles.
Such is the situation of Da’Rick Rogers and the Nance family(click). I remember seeing pictures of Nash Nance from summer camp. I knew nothing about him, just that he was one of several in camp.
My understanding is the Nance’s were told that UGA was not going to offer a QB at that time. I can easily see the potential inference that if Georgia did offer a QB, Nash would be high on the list. You see, recruiters have to hedge their bets and keep multiple prospects on the line.
It’s not lieing, but it’s a qualified truth.
Then comes the late offer to Hutson Mason of Lassiter HS. Hutson apparently made huge strides as a QB from spring to late fall. He set several Georgia high school records and became a Parade All American. It reminds me of something the old sales trainer Zig Ziglar used to say. He said a “NO” from a potential buyer really meant, “Based on the information you have given me so far, I can’t say yes.”
The circumstances changed, period.
When another player blossoms and surpasses all others under consideration, is that a recruiters fault? But as a kid and a father who have heard the qualified promise of a potential scholarship, there still has to be disappointment. If you are used to having things go your way and you have the “rug pulled out”, stuff happens.
You know, I referred to this process as a transaction earlier because it is. Not that money changes hands necessarily, but a player performs as an athlete in exchange for an education and further development as an athlete. Both sides use what is at their disposal to seek the best result for themselves. Like I said earlier, most of the time, the school has the upper hand, but sometimes they don’t.
Many of Georgia competitors feed that “monster” that is the athlete of today. From Tennessee’s Wild boys to Auburn’s Tiger Night festivities to Florida just being Florida, and especially USC. To a certain extent it could be called pandering to the Hip Hop culture many kids embrace. Hey, Georgia does to some extent too, but there is a line.
I think many kids come to Georgia because of what Mark Richt represents as a man and as a coach. Just as many go to Florida and Tennessee and USC because those coaches mirror what that kid is and wants to be. I’ll let you put the label on it. You can’t blame a kid for wanting to be in a familiar place.
But you also can’t crucify Mark Richt, for doing it his way.
Because history has proven, nine times out of ten, Richt’s way is the right way.
A Canine Resurrection
Well Georgia fans, it seems that from the end of the Georgia Tech game, when I thought Bryan Evans was about to get the “Baco Raton Beatdown”, til yesterday, Mark Richt is apparently over it. He doesn’t like to lose. Neither he nor his staff are in any way “complacent”, as some dumbass “fan” suggested at Butts Mehre on signing day. How he got out alive, I’ll never know.
CMR has gone full bore for what he thought would right the ship. From pretty much cleaning house on his defensive staff to his hirings of late, he’s all “bizness”. As I stated a few weeks ago, there is nothing wrong with swinging for the fences and ultimately Coach Richt hit his homeruns with Todd Grantham and Scott Lakatos(click here).
Many look at the 2010 signing class as a disappointment. I really do not. Since I started writing this blog and paying attention to the Dawg Nation in general, most often I have heard the cries that our talent was not getting coached up. That problem has been solved on defense, so let’s move on.
I swear we have focused way too much on the numbers of stars in a bio and not enough on the intangibles that make a player great. Da’Rick Rogers was interviewed by Radi Nabulsi of UGASPORTS.COM a few weeks ago and a few things stood out to me(click and join). Although DR had his Georgia ball-cap on, he was already planning his trip to Knoxville. He down-played the significance of it all, but when asked about signing day, he said he would have a UGA hat, a Tennessee hat and maybe an Ohio State hat, “just to throw people off”. That interview let me know that he was enjoying the process a little too much, jacking people around. That’s not someone sold out for Georgia and that’s what we need, kids that take seriously the traditions and the future of THE University of Georgia.
When I started going through the recruiting process all those years ago, I was not a Georgia guy. There did come a point in early November 1976 that my conversations went from referring to “them” as “us”. I didn’t even notice it, my parents called it to my attention one night. I had not told them of any decision, but my paradigm had shifted, and I was all in. That fact did not change a month later when Notre Dame offered a visit to South Bend.
That’s what we need, but it’s tough to find. When a player’s focus is on who can get him to the next level(NFL), how can there be a seed of love for your school. It’s a means to an end. The Georgia Bulldogs will be much improved in 2010. I believe that with all that I am. But, it’s not always about getting what are perceived as the best guys, it’s about getting the right guys and I believe we did.
Go Dawgs!
A Special Teams Dream
The limitations placed on coaching staffs by the NCAA may preclude a special teams guru. You can only have your head coach, 9 assistants and two GA’s on the field at any given time . I have no knowledge of Coach Richt’s plans, but here is the present breakdown
- Mark Richt(HC)
- Mike Bobo(OC/QB)
- Stacey Searels(OL)
- Tony Ball(WR)
- John Lilly(TE)
- Bryan McClendon(RB)
- Todd Grantham(DC/LB)
- Rodney Garner(DL)
- Scott Lakatos(DB)
- Outside Backers or Special Teams?
It seems to me that it would be difficult for Coach Grantham to coach the outside backers/defensive ends because of the vast differences in their responsibilities from the inside backers. I do like Grantham’s decision to coach LB’s because he said during practice he will get valuable time with the D-Line(Inside Drills) and the DB’s(Pass Skeleton). It just seems like he could spread thin during fundamental periods with inside and outside backer skill-sets being so different.
The most important issue regarding special teams is not if there is one man doing it all or not. It’s the special teams philosophy and time spent implementing said philosophy that really matters. It would still work with coaches sharing special teams responsibilities if the philosophies and personnel choices are more sound. That was where Georgia struggled most.
All I know is this, every time I hear Todd Grantham talk, I get all tingly inside. This is going to be fun to watch, no matter what.
Go Dawgs!
Why Grantham?
You may have questions about the process we have endured to finally name a DC at Georgia. You may even have questions about Todd Grantham himself. After all, his only stint as a Cleveland Browns DC was less than stellar in some people’s minds.
The only stat I need to see is the flowing:
Coaches who hired Todd Grantham
FrankBeamer/Bud Foster
Nick Saban
Romeo Crennel
Dom Capers
Wade Phillips
That’s a veritable who’s who of great defensive minds to have learned from and coach for. The fact that each of these men hired Todd Grantham, says it all to me. Congratulations to Coach Grantham and Coach Mark Richt!
Proceed with GATA! Go Dawgs!
Swinging for the Fences
Well, I lied. I had told a lot of folks that I would not write about the Georgia DC search again until we reached the finish line. Yesterday Alabama’s Kirby Smart decided to stay in Tuscaloosa and the Bulldog Nation started yelping again. I understand that. It has been a frustrating process.
We’re about five weeks in and signing day is drawing nigh. So far, it appears we have not lost any commits because of the lengthy search, but we are vulnerable. Our enemies could certainly twist this into a reason to consider their programs.
Most Dawgs would agree that Coach Mark Richt has consistently gone for homerun hires. Virginia Tech’s Bud Foster, LSU’s John Chavis and now native son Kirby Smart. The fact is, just as in baseball, when you swing for the fences, you’re going to strike out some. When CMR does make contact, it will be a homerun. We as Georgia fans just have to stay in the game.
The worst thing Coach Richt could do is “choke up” and just try to make contact.
Are We There Yet?
Georgia Head Coach Mark Richt made known his decision to fire Willie Martinez, Jon Fabris and John Jancek over a month ago now. It’s been a long trip to get to where we are today, possibly just days away from an announcement on who our new defensive coordinator will be. I have remained mum about my feelings about the process, because at this point, nobody really knows what the process has entailed. Rumors are rumors, and I’m not going to lose sleep about a rumor. Many in the “Nation” have been like that kid in the back seat asking, are we there yet? Are we there yet?
Sometimes you just want to smack’em.
I have some definite opinions I will share once the dust has settled and reality replaces rumor. Only then will we know for sure if Mark Richt has orchestrated a masterpiece or a rap video.
That is How You Finish a Drill
There was a lot of concern in the Bulldog Nation as to how the Georgia Football team would handle the adversity of losing almost their entire defensive staff. On top of that, there were rumblings of growing dissatisfaction among the players. Many fans thought the players were not motivated to play in a lesser bowl game, especially a game that would disrupt Christmas.
I must say the defense answered the call, with a true bend but don’t break effort, holding Texas A&M, the best offense in the Big 12 to only twenty points. The offense did look inept because Joe Kines Aggie defense was not going to let the Dawgs run the ball, but put the game in Joe Cox’s hands. It was working too until the Georgia special teams took the game over.
After Texas A&M scored their first touchdown, the Dawgs immediately reversed the momentum with 17 points created by special teams. Brandon Boykin returned the ensuing kickoff 81 yards for a touchdown, Baccari Rambo blocked a punt to set the Dawgs up on the two yard line and then Blair Walsh kicked a 49 yard field goal.
This wave of kicking game excellence, which also included a blocked field goal by Geno Atkins, bought enough time for the offense to finally get going and the Dawgs ended up with 44 total points, a Georgia Bowl game record. Not bad for the “worst team” in the Mark Richt era. The eighth win of the year put CMR at 90 wins in his 9 years at UGA, a remarkable record.
I’ll be honest. With all the seeming negativity swirling about the program this past month, I didn’t know what to expect in this game. Someone deserves alot of credit for putting this team in a position to win. Mark Richt? Sure. Rodney Garner? Absolutely. His D-line pressured Aggie quarterback Jerrod Johnson all night. Apparently defensive G.A. fill-ins Todd Hartley and Mitch Doolittle did a great job as well. Kudos to them.
But what I was most impressed with was a group of players that exhibited enough pride to rise above all the negativity and doubt to Finish the Drill, one last time. Go Dawgs!
The Ninety in Nine Crew(Active)
The Georgia Bulldogs have a chance to finish 8-5 in 2009 with an Independence Bowl victory. That would give Mark Richt ninety wins in his nine years at Georgia. Here is how he ranks with a bowl game to play. It is pretty elite company, even with a disappointing 2009.
Urban Meyer…95 with a bowl to play
Pete Carroll…94 with a bowl to play
Bob Stoops…93 with a bowl to play
Mark Richt…89 with a bowl to play
Here is the listing of the 80 in 8 coaches all time.
| RICHT IN THE “80 IN 8″ CLUB | |
| Coach | School, Record First 8 Seasons |
| George Woodruff (1892-99) | Pennsylvania, 102-6-2 |
| Pete Carroll (2001-current) | Southern Cal., 88-15 |
| Bob Stoops (1999-2006) | Oklahoma, 86-19 |
| Amos Alonzo Stagg (1890-97) | Springfield, Chic., 85-33-7 |
| Barry Switzer (1973-80) | Oklahoma, 83-9-2 |
| Urban Meyer (2001-current) | B. Green, Utah, Fla., 83-17 |
| Mark Richt (2001-current) | Georgia, 82-22 |
Georgia Bulldogs Go in New Direction
So shoot me. Are you right 100% of the time? Georgia Bulldogs Head Football Coach Mark Richt made some tough decisions and let the world know today. DC Willie Martinez, LB Coach John Jancek and DE Coach Jon Fabris will not have their contracts renewed for 2010. Many Georgia fans are dancing in the streets, but I am not. Sure the moves were necessary, but I can’t celebrate someone’s professional demise.
I know these three will land somewhere else if they choose to stay in football. My old team mate Hugh Nall, who was the offensive line coach at Auburn a year ago, is the CEO of a trucking company in South Georgia now. Word is he is as happy as he’s ever been.
Whatever these coaches choose, I wish them well.
CWM Ain’t Going Anywhere…
Some Georgia fans hope for it, wish for it, even pray for it, but Willie Martinez will be on the Georgia sidelines in 2010. The defensive woes familiar to Dawg fans in recent years and especially 2009 might point to CWM, but CMR does not.
Mark Richt points in other directions, like youth, injuries and execution. He’d be right on those points, but how do you ignore the trends that have the Georgia faithful so faithless? You will have to ask Coach Mark Richt that question and believe me he will be asked.
One thing I can say is there aren’t many crucibles as hot as the high profile Division I football program like the University of Georgia. When the world wants to pull a team and/or staff apart like Dawg fans have this year, that team and staff either splinter and self destruct or they forge a stronger bond and survive.
Which do you think has happened?
Based on the last four games and especially the Auburn victory, I would say they have survived the tidal wave of criticism and are now riding it like Kelly Slater . I am convinced that Willie Martinez will return as Georgia’s DC because at the end of the Auburn game when things were in hand with a minute to go, Mark Richt and Willie Martinez embraced. The joy and relief evident was powerful. If I could read minds, I would guess they were saying WE did it. We DID it.
They have kept this team together. They have gotten better as the season has progressed. The staff may need some tweaking, but CWM is here for a while longer, I’m convinced of it. What say you?
Peach State Pigskin
I’m trying something a little different. My contribution to www.SouthernPigskin.com will be to once a week, shed a little light on the states other pigball programs. That’s right, Georgia Tech, Georgia Southern and maybe even a little Georgia State Panther action. Even though there is no Georgia State Panther action. Don’t hate me because it’s not all Dawgs, all the time.
As a Georgia guy, this season has been tough to witness. When I decided to do a blog back in the spring, I had no clue it would be this difficult to share my true feelings in a public forum. This was supposed to be fun. I am hopeful we can be successful this weekend against Tennessee Tech.
I am making no predictions, believe me.
Georgia will be without wide receiver A.J. Green because of an internal injury(lung) suffered at Florida last weekend. Joe Cox will remain at quarterback and try to regain some early season success. Caleb King is starting at running back as Washaun Ealey has struggled with pass protection responsibilities.
Now Georgia Tech is definitely on a roll, having outlasted and finally crushing Vanderbilt last weekend. Tech is getting back to their conference schedule with a very important game against Wake Forest. What the heck is a Demon Deacon? Anyhoo, Wake has not had a great year at 4-5, and no one save Miami has had an answer for Paul Johnson’s offense. Miami had the perfect combination of athletes, motivation and discipline to beat Tech. I’m not sure anyone else has that mix.
The Deacs will surely have to pick their poison, with Josh Nesbitt at QB, Jonathan Dwyer at RB and Demaryus “Bey Bey” Thomas at WR, Tech has many weapons. Thomas might be the most physical wide receiver in the country and yes that includes Julio Jones. With this group, Tech is averaging over 35 points a game and 440 yards in total offense each week.
I’ll say a little prayer for you Wake Forest.
Georgia Southern is struggling with a 4-4 record, having lost every other game in a see-saw campaign. This week they travel to Birmingham to take on Samford…Go Dawgs! Just kidding I had to say it. The GSU Eagle faithful are definitely not used to mediocrity and many are calling for a return of the old guard in a new coach; but there are other “options”.
Chris Hatcher is a great coach and had a lot of success at Valdosta State. In only his third season as GSU Head Coach, Hatcher has worked with an extremely young group, especially the last two years, but there is no reason he cannot employ the Hatch Attack in Statesboro, Georgia. Be patient folks!
Samford is 3-5, so maybe this week’s game will be just what the doctor ordered.
I am following Coach Bill Curry on Twitter to see how things are progressing in Downtown Atlanta and Georgia State. They scrimmaged in the Georgia Dome last Thursday and Coach Curry had this to say: ”Great enthusiasm in the Dome! We hit hard,ran to the ball well,completed a high percentage of passes,and kicked ..punted well.Good day overall”. Yesterday Curry mentioned the Leadership training the team is going through to prepare for the future:”Leadership Training-SMART/PREPARED-5th characteristic of champion is to prepare in ways the opposition is not willing to prepare”.
I think Georgia State football is in good hands.
Ealey Pays For Cox’s Mistake
Georgia’s Mark Richt announced Tuesday that Caleb King will start this weekend instead of Washaun Ealey at running back. Seems Washaun missed a block that allowed pressure on QB Joe Cox. Cox threw the ball up for grabs and it was intercepted. Cox would go on to throw two more interceptions, with one being a deflection off A.J. Greens hands. That one is not really Joe’s fault. But the first one was, and yet Washaun sits and Joe continues to start.
Now I’m not one of the bench Joe Cox crowd. When Mark Richt says Joe gives us the best chance to win, I try and accept that as the gospel truth; but when he benches Washaun over this, I question his judgment all over again. Washaun had started the last two games and was one of the only positive things that Georgia had going in the Florida game, gaining 70 yards on 17 carries.
I along with nearly every Georgia fan I know believes Washaun Ealey is our best running back right now. He missed a block. He may have missed more than one, I’m not going to study the tape.
I don’t care…
Washaun’s primary function is to run the ball. Blocking, while important, is a secondary function for him. Now, he along with every player should strive to improve in every phase of their respective games. Now, follow me on this. Georgia’s problems on offense are not because of Washaun Ealey’s deficiencies in a secondary function. The offense has struggled because of our inability to adequately utilize his talents in his primary function, running the ball.
I just don’t understand.
It’s as if Richt is shining a bright light on Washaun’s weaknesses to distract us from Joe’s continued struggles. Spreading the blame around to lighten Joe’s burden. This staff has always harped on it’s running backs having to be able to block to get on the field and I understand that this is a crucial issue in most situations. But do you really think that is Georgia’s biggest issue on offense? Please.
Black Dawg Down
Alpha Company, Alpha Company…we have men down! Too many casualties to count! You may not recognize our guys because they are not in UGA issue. For some reason, they are in black helmets and black pants. Something about juice?
Folks, it’s far worse than any of us imagined. If you need “juice” to get ready for Florida, you are a loser and have already lost . We have misplaced whatever degree of substance we ever had. It’s all about the fluff, and fluff don’t get it.
I almost titled this post, “So you think you can dance”?
Don’t think for a second that the Urban Crier did not use the 2007 celebration as continued motivation. They must have been insulted more by our dancing than we were by their time outs last year.
And why was this necessary? Just play football…
I know many of you relished in the original black-out game against Auburn and the accompanying soulja boi dance during the time outs..hell…even Verne and Gary joined the party. I liked the jerseys(past tense), but not the dancing. That was rubbing their nose in it. Well those chickens are all coming home to roost. Do you not think Auburn will be playing those replays in a few weeks? Please.
What used to be a meat and potatoes program has regressed in to a cake and icing program and I’m sick at my stomach. Georgia doesn’t need new jerseys, the red ones are fine. Georgia doesn’t need new pants, the silver britches are fine. Georgia doesn’t need new helmets, the red ones are fine. By the way, one of the most recognized and best looking helmets in all of college football. Thank you very much.
What Georgia does need is players that are motivated from within. That is something you can build on and have a sustained effort with. Motivation imposed from outside is superficial and temporary. Apparently Mark Richt doesn’t think they are sufficiently motivated, without the fluff. Why else would he do it?
Additional “juice” for the Florida game…my ass.
Does Georgia Have the Right Tribe?
I was listening to 680 the Fan earlier and Paul Johnson was a guest. Yes, that Paul Johnson. The one that needs Industrial Strength Imodium….think about it. Anyhoo, the sports dudes were asking about Tech being on a great “run” the last few weeks and being almost unstoppable against FSU. After that they talked about their upcoming opponent Virginia Tech. Then Coach Johnson said something that caught my ear. In talking about being unstoppable, he was speaking in general but he invoked the Georgia Bulldogs as an example.
“It’s like people looking at stopping Georgia, he said.
It depends on what Indians are flinging the arrows”.
Wait. Did he just say what I think he said? My impression was that he was saying that our tribe does not have the warriors it once did. Did you hear him? Did you pick up something different? I have also read recently that Jim Donnan has been quoted as saying that our personnel is not the same as the first half of Coach Richt’s era. I think that is probably true, but I still take him with a grain of salt because those were “his guys” that were supposedly the better guys.
I am a firm believer that just because a guy is not an All-American, that doesn’t mean he sucks. But it is hard to look at our 2002 SEC Championship roster compared to now and not think there has been some drop off in over-all talent.
What do you think?
Playmakers Make Plays….Hmm.
This is the roster for the 2002 Georgia Bulldogs that went 13-1. The 2002 season saw VanGorder’s defense not only lead the SEC in scoring defense, but finish fourth nationally. The Bulldogs allowed only 31 points during the final seven games of the season on their way to eventually winning the Sugar Bowl and finishing third in the final national poll.
Below, I have highlighted some of the more recognizable names in bold. Both offensively and defensively, the list is some of Georgia’s greatest players ever. Could it be Bryan Van Gorder had more bullets in his gun to be more aggressive in his defensive play-calling?
| No | Name | Position | Ht. | Wt. | Class | Hometown |
| 63 | Matt Adcock | G | 6’4″ | 300 | Sr | Monroe, GA |
| – | B.J. Albert | RB | 6’1″ | 185 | So | Rome, GA |
| 92 | Gerald Anderson | DL | 6’3″ | 320 | Fr | Waycross, GA |
| 45 | Boss Bailey | LB | 6’4″ | 218 | Sr | Folkston, GA |
| 15 | Kenny Bailey | RB | 5’11″ | 188 | Jr | Folkston, GA |
| 30 | Billy Bennett | K | 5’8″ | 165 | Jr | Athens, GA |
| 85 | Jarrett Berry | WR | 6’5″ | 208 | Jr | Lyons, GA |
| 17 | Greg Blue | DB | 6’2″ | 201 | Fr | Atlanta, GA |
| 84 | Robert Brannon | TE | 6’4″ | 233 | Jr | Charlotte, NC |
| 70 | Kevin Breedlove | G | 6’4″ | 305 | Sr | Clemson, SC |
| 60 | Josh Brock | G | 6’4″ | 309 | Fr | Cartersville, GA |
| 24 | Richie Brocker | DB | 5’9″ | 181 | Fr | Woodstock, GA |
| 1 | Reggie Brown | WR | 6’2″ | 195 | So | Carrollton, GA |
| 31 | Tyson Browning | ATH | 5’8″ | 160 | Fr | Watkinsville, GA |
| 22 | Decory Bryant | CB | 6’0″ | 185 | Jr | Orlando, FL |
| – | Christopher Burgett | FB | – | – | – | – |
| – | Brandon Carley | WR | 6’2″ | 210 | Jr | Brighton, MI |
| 61 | Jake Carter | C | 6’0″ | 213 | So | Mcdonough, GA |
| 48 | Chris Clemons | LB | 6’3″ | 223 | Jr | Griffin, GA |
| 93 | Nic Clemons | DE | 6’6″ | 240 | Sr | Griffin, GA |
| – | Antowin Clowers | RB | 5’10″ | 233 | Fr | Macon, GA |
| 5 | Michael Cooper | RB | 5’11″ | 222 | Fr | Sylvania, GA |
| – | John Creech | DE | 6’0″ | 250 | Jr | Roswell, GA |
| – | Patrick Croffie | RB | 5’8″ | 161 | Jr | Athens, GA |
| 4 | Kentrell Curry | S | 6’2″ | 193 | Jr | Toccoa, GA |
| 33 | Ryan Davis | S | 5’11″ | 191 | Sr | Columbus, GA |
| 10 | Thomas Davis | S | 6’3″ | 219 | Fr | Shellman, GA |
| – | Michael Difiore | TE | 6’4″ | 224 | Fr | Marietta, GA |
| 54 | Dale Dixson | DL | 6’2″ | 284 | Fr | Garland, TX |
| 8 | Terrence Edwards | WR | 6’1″ | 175 | Sr | Tennille, GA |
| 19 | Marquis Elmore | LB | 6’4″ | 250 | Fr | Folkston, GA |
| – | Gordon Ely-Kelso | K | 6’2″ | 212 | Fr | Athens, GA |
| 11 | B.j. Fields | DB | 5’11″ | 182 | Fr | Woodbine, GA |
| – | Zachary Fields | S | 5’10″ | 180 | So | Hamilton, GA |
| – | Adam Fleming | OL | 6’2″ | 253 | Fr | Loganville, GA |
| 71 | George Foster | T | 6’6″ | 322 | Sr | Macon, GA |
| – | Gabriel Galt | WR | 5’10″ | 172 | Jr | Athens, GA |
| 51 | Ray Gant | DL | 6’3″ | 276 | Fr | Chapel Hill, NC |
| 18 | Damien Gary | WR | 5’11″ | 175 | Jr | Athens, GA |
| 90 | Robert Geathers | DE | 6’4″ | 248 | So | Georgetown, SC |
| 82 | Fred Gibson | WR | 6’4″ | 180 | So | Waycross, GA |
| 42 | Tony Gilbert | LB | 6’1″ | 242 | Sr | Macon, GA |
| 26 | Mike Gilliam | RB | 5’9″ | 180 | So | Tallahassee, FL |
| 97 | Kedric Golston | DL | 6’4″ | 285 | Fr | Tyrone, GA |
| 14 | David Greene | QB | 6’3″ | 213 | So | Snellville, GA |
| 46 | Arnold Harrison | LB | 6’3″ | 218 | So | Augusta, GA |
| 86 | Cedric Haywood | WR | 6’1″ | 183 | Fr | Macon, GA |
| 64 | Chris Hewitt | G | 6’6″ | 286 | Jr | Rome, GA |
| – | Christopher Hickman | FB | – | – | – | – |
| 35 | Edd Holland | LB | 6’0″ | 214 | Fr | Saint Marys, GA |
| 24 | Albert Hollis Ii | RB | 5’11″ | 197 | So | Sacramento, CA |
| 55 | Derrick Holloway | LB | 6’3″ | 221 | So | Sharpsburg, GA |
| 68 | Darrell Holmes | DT | 6’3″ | 271 | Fr | Atlanta, GA |
| – | Jake Hooten | T | 6’4″ | 222 | So | Columbus, GA |
| – | John Huber | LB | 6’0″ | 235 | Fr | Jonesboro, GA |
| 72 | Daniel Inman | OL | 6’7″ | 302 | Fr | Hope Mills, NC |
| 79 | Alex Jackson | G | 6’4″ | 345 | Sr | Quincy, FL |
| – | Lee Jackson | P | 5’10″ | 175 | Fr | La Grange, GA |
| 44 | Marcus Jackson | DE | 6’2″ | 258 | Fr | Norcross, GA |
| – | Max Jean-Gilles | OL | – | – | – | – |
| 23 | Tim Jennings | ATH | 5’8″ | 164 | Fr | Orangeburg, SC |
| – | Adam Johnson | WR | 6’2″ | 185 | So | Snellville, GA |
| 25 | Michael Johnson | WR | 6’3″ | 213 | Jr | Tulsa, OK |
| 29 | Burt Jones | CB | 6’0″ | 200 | Sr | Jackson, GA |
| 6 | Sean Jones | S | 6’1″ | 201 | So | Atlanta, GA |
| – | Brian Jordan | WR | 6’2″ | 215 | Fr | Hartsfield, GA |
| 83 | Jonathan Kilgo | P | 6’2″ | 206 | Sr | Silver Creek, GA |
| 95 | Brett Kirouac | K | 6’2″ | 198 | Sr | Duluth, GA |
| 56 | Ian Knight | C | 6’4″ | 283 | Sr | Snellville, GA |
| – | William Koehler | G | – | – | – | – |
| – | Pete Kramer | LB | 6’1″ | 209 | Fr | Snellville, GA |
| – | Porter Lady | G | 5’11″ | 223 | Fr | Savannah, GA |
| – | John Loftin | K | 6’1″ | 173 | So | Dallas, GA |
| – | Rollins Luckey | QB | 6’1″ | 206 | Fr | Atlanta, GA |
| – | Jeff Lyons | TE | 6’3″ | 229 | Jr | Lawrenceville, GA |
| 75 | Kareem Marshall | OT | 6’6″ | 325 | Sr | Grover, NC |
| – | Thomas Mayfield | WR | 6’0″ | 168 | Fr | Peachtree City, GA |
| 36 | Bryan McClendon | DB | 5’11″ | 172 | Fr | Atlanta, GA |
| 77 | Antonio Mercier | OL | 6’5″ | 303 | Fr | Washington, GA |
| 73 | Bartley Miller | OL | 6’4″ | 294 | Fr | Atlanta, GA |
| 87 | Martrez Milner | ATH | 6’4″ | 241 | Fr | Oakwood, GA |
| 9 | Tony Milton | RB | 5’11″ | 190 | Fr | Tallahassee, FL |
| 2 | Demario Minter | DB | 6’1″ | 179 | Fr | Stone Mountain, GA |
| 94 | Quentin Moses | DL | 6’5″ | 232 | Fr | Athens, GA |
| – | Philip Nix | S | 5’11″ | 189 | Fr | Dalton, GA |
| 76 | Jared Noblet | DE | 6’4″ | 210 | Sr | Central, SC |
| 88 | Preston Pannell | DL | 6’6″ | 240 | Fr | Cordele, GA |
| 16 | Cory Phillips | QB | 6’1″ | 214 | Sr | Hartwell, GA |
| 47 | David Pollack | DL | 6’2″ | 275 | So | Snellville, GA |
| 20 | Ronnie Powell | RB | 5’11″ | 205 | So | Jacksonville, FL |
| 80 | Mario Raley | WR | 6’0″ | 165 | Fr | Charlotte, NC |
| 66 | Dennis Roland Jr | OL | 6’7″ | 287 | Fr | Bolivar, MO |
| – | Olaolu Sanni-Osomo | DB | – | – | – | – |
| – | Ryan Schnetzcr | C | 6’3″ | 270 | Fr | Newnan, GA |
| – | Chris Shaw | LB | 6’3″ | 197 | Jr | Hampton, GA |
| – | Joel Shinpoch | DE | 6’2″ | 225 | Fr | Acworth, GA |
| 3 | D.J. Shockley | QB | 6’1″ | 186 | Fr | College Park, GA |
| – | Jamario Smith | LB | 5’10″ | 204 | Fr | Forsyth, GA |
| 32 | Musa Smith | RB | 6’1″ | 226 | Jr | Elliottsburg, PA |
| 37 | Braxton Snyder | FB | 5’10″ | 230 | Sr | Lexington, KY |
| 78 | Jon Stinchcomb | T | 6’6″ | 282 | Sr | Lilburn, GA |
| 57 | Johnathan Sullivan | DT | 6’4″ | 304 | Jr | Griffin, GA |
| 98 | Darrius Swain | DT | 6’4″ | 295 | Fr | Decatur, GA |
| 65 | Randall Swoopes | OL | 6’3″ | 310 | Fr | Athens, GA |
| 50 | Russ Tanner | C | 6’4″ | 285 | Fr | Wrightsville, GA |
| 43 | Tony Taylor | LB | 6’1″ | 208 | Fr | Watkinsville, GA |
| – | Joe Tereshinski Iii | QB | – | – | – | – |
| – | Jeremy Thomas | FB | 5’11″ | 258 | So | Loganville, GA |
| 58 | Will Thompson | DE | 6’2″ | 235 | So | Warner Robins, GA |
| – | Adam Thornton | G | 6’0″ | 293 | Fr | Cohutta, GA |
| 7 | Bruce Thornton | RB | 5’11″ | 192 | Jr | La Grange, GA |
| 38 | Kirby Towns | WR | 6’1″ | 195 | Sr | Athens, GA |
| 81 | Michael Turner | TE | 6’4″ | 253 | Fr | Snellville, GA |
| 96 | Ken Veal | NG | 6’2″ | 304 | Jr | Cedartown, GA |
| 49 | J.T. Wall | FB | 6’0″ | 258 | Sr | Milledgeville, GA |
| 89 | Benjamin Watson | TE | 6’3″ | 251 | Jr | Rock Hill, SC |
| 67 | Reggie Weeks | DL | 6’4″ | 290 | Fr | Smiths, AL |
| – | Evan Wells | RB | 6’3″ | 190 | So | Marietta, GA |
| 53 | Derrick White | LB | 6’3″ | 224 | Fr | Union City, GA |
| 27 | Brandon Williams | DB | 5’10″ | 177 | Sr | Moss Point, MS |
| – | Tommy Wilson | S | 5’11″ | 207 | So | Athens, GA |
| 91 | Shedrick Wynn | DT | 6’3″ | 262 | Jr | Lincolnton, GA |
| 29 | Trey Young | RB | 5’7″ | 178 | Fr | Athens, GA |
| – | John Youngblood | LB | 6’1″ | 220 | Fr | Douglas, GA |
What Offense Does Georgia Run?
After a Tennessee game where our offense seemed lost and ineffective, it occurred to me(again) that we have no identity. If someone had to say, it is a mix of Pro Set, I-formation and some Spread Option sprinkled in to confuse things. The problem is it confuses us more than them(opponents).
For a while now I have felt like we really were running the FTS Offense. Have you never heard of it? Well about 4-5 years ago I met a high school coach from South Georgia. We were at a coaches clinic and since coaches are my primary customers, I try to go to as many clinics as possible. I asked this coach what offense they ran, trying to break the ice. He proceeded to tell me that they indeed ran the FTS offense. FTS stands for FEED THE STUD.
Aha! Sound familiar?
For quite a while Georgia has been dependent on “playmakers” making plays. From Fred Gibson and Terence Edwards to A.J. Green, just throw it up and let them make a play. David Green, D.J. Shockley and Matthew Stafford were playmakers. Knowshon Moreno? Playmaker. How many plays did Knowshon make totally on his own the last two years? Plenty.
Seldom has there been a time where Georgia had the identity of a hard-nosed running team that could dictate the line of scrimmage. That’s why we have usually struggled in the red zone. Do you realize that in Mark Richt’s first eight years, Georgia had three of the top ten seasons of most attempted field goals in SEC history. Billy Bennett attempted and made more field goals than any kicker in NCAA history. In 2003, he attempted just as many field goals as PAT’s(38). That’s an NCAA and SEC record for attempted field goals in a season. What does that say about an offense?
I am by no means an offensive guru, but I have heard it said enough and so have you. To win consistently, you have to be able to run the ball and defend the run. I’m not sure why we are running spread option plays when we don’t have spread option personnel on the field. Joe Cox….Richard Samuel? Joe Cox is no threat to run. That’s not a criticism of him, that’s a criticism of a coach putting him in a no win situation.
Logan Gray…Washaun Ealey…Carlton Thomas….
Now those guys could pose a threat in a true spread option attack.
I’m not talking about benching Joe Cox, but just allowing Logan to have a series or two, with a chance to succeed. One predictable play at a time just makes no sense. It just stalls drives.
We have time to turn it around!
Go Dawgs!
Richt is Still My Choice
Mark Richt is navigating uncharted waters. As far as I know this is the most adversity he has faced as a coach and maybe ever. It would be one thing if it just effected him, but his decisions effect many men, young and old. Now, he does need to act, just not over-react. For him to make rash decisions will come across as panic. Battle-field demotions could demoralize the players.
Right now, Coach Richt’s faith and even keel is being used against him by some. I know some Georgia fans would like to see a newer, nastier version of “Evil Richt”. Well, maybe he will kick it up a notch, only time will tell. But for my money, I would rather have him than Meyer, Saban, Miles, Spurrier, P. Johnson or especially Kiffin. Lane Kiffin is brash and talking trash, telling his players that Georgia will never beat Tennessee as long as he’s there. That’s okay, we’ll see.
In the public eye, all those coaches seem more intense than Richt and they may be. But being a prick is not in the job description as far as I know. People have always said that Georgia fans would feel differently about Spurrier if he was our coach…nope…still a prick. Just a prick that’s been humbled a bit. Saban? Once after receiving a compliment on a haircut from a female employee at Alabama, he issued a memo to all athletic department employees. Don’t speak to me unless spoken to. Wow.
Now, don’t think for a minute that all Coach Richt does at practice is stand on the sideline and quote scripture. No sir. He is a football coach in every sense of the word. Hopefully you all know that this is a no spin zone and when I feel he is wrong, I have said so. I just think he deserves a chance to right the ship, whatever that involves. Right now, they better get ready for Vanderbilt…period.
Forgiveness Fridays
This has certainly been an interesting week. Georgia Fans expressed strong feelings about my perceived attack on Coach Mark Richt. I consider this “attack” an aggressive defense of Blair Walsh and nothing more. Anyone that is a regular reader of RTK knows that I respect Mark Richt as a man and a coach. You also know how much I have written about my support of Coach Richt. But does that mean I have to agree with everything he says or does? Or does it mean that if I do disagree, I have to just to keep my mouth shut as some have suggested.
Well, you can forget that. As I said earlier this week, if I’m going to do this blog, I have to be honest and say what I really feel. There are some real problems going on in Athens. I am not privy to any strife that could be contributing to our struggles as a team and/or coaching staff.
If the Dawgs suddenly click and play a complete game, a lot of you will feel differently about things. Winning always cures what ails you the most. But what most of us complain about are the symptoms of the problems in Athens. There is something systemic that has gone awry.
One thing thats important to add is this. I don’t think Blair Walsh has performed his job perfectly. There is always room for improvement. But even when he has kicked perfectly acceptable kick-offs, our coverage has been lacking.
Many Georgia fans have called for firings of certain coaches, while I have not. You will never hear me cry for the amputation of the “withered limb” that failed us last week as some fans do. I just want to encourage the “head” to make it stronger, and not ignore it.
And above all else, don’t blame the toe for what the arms aren’t doing.
Throw-up Thursdays – Georgia Bulldog Style!
The highlighted section is a linked excerpt to David Hale’s blog.
For the second straight year, Georgia’s kickoffs have been an adventure, but this season there is one big difference: Richt has an alternative to kicker Blair Walsh.
The Bulldogs signed junior college transfer Brandon Bogotayduring the offseason to push Walsh for the kickoff job, and while a change hasn’t come yet, Richt said the team has given some thought to handing the job to Bogotay if Walsh continues to struggle.
First of all, it’s the kick-off coverage that is the adventure.
Many of you have left positive comments on my attempts to be frank and honest about issues concerning Georgia Football. I do try, but I bite my tongue quite often.
I am sure many of you will understand my growing disdain for any coach…any coach, that would utter the nonsense written in this section of this blog post. It is beyond my comprehension.
The kicker is a convenient target. Because admitting you can’t motivate players to cover kicks and make tackles reflects poorly on you as the special teams coach and of course that kind of thing goes all the way to the top.
And what does it mean that the “team” has considered “handing the job” to Bogotay….
Who is in charge Coach Richt?
Georgia Football Keeps it All in the Family
It is very difficult to write openly and honestly about Georgia Football sometimes. There is an unspoken rule of not being too critical of your coach or team in the public eye. This is true for former players as well. This blog has been a tight rope because if I can’t be honest, it’s not worth doing. And blind loyalty is just that…blind.
But something that has occured to me lately is this notion of “family”. In the best case scenarios it is real. I believe Coach Mark Richt has fostered that environment at Georgia. I’ve seen recruits mention it as a big reason they chose Georgia over other schools. That’s great. The team should have that feel. But what about the coaching staff?
A head coach should foster the feeling of trust, good chemistry and maybe even family, but there is a point of diminishing returns. I keep thinking of the company I worked for prior to starting Total Team Sports. It was a family run business that had been around for over 30 years. They liked to think it was a family atmosphere, but there were just a few true family members and close friends that were in the inner circle.
The problem inherent in some “family” situations is it clouds business decisions. And make no mistake, college football is a business. You know that. In any event, any response to the cries for the firings of Bobo, Martinez, Jancek and/or Fabris have been and will be slow in coming, as they should be. Continuity on a staff is sometimes just as important as year to year results.
It may take Damon Evans taking Coach Richt off the hook and imposing his will to make any significant changes. I’m not saying he should at this point. I think at the end of this season, every one should be honestly evaluated without emotion. I believe Damon is that kind of person, which again is good.
Some Georgia fans seem to be unable to stop the micromanaging game to game, forget year to year. In this his ninth year, Mark Richt has orchestrated the DawgNation to it’s best run in history. And, most of the coaches in question were in the mix from the beginning. Do they need to continue to step up? YES. Do I want see anybody fired? Not really. But I am sure you are held accountable for your job performance.
They should too.
Blair Walsh, My Man!
I have waited to talk about Blair Walsh and his game-winning 37 yard field goal Saturday night against Arizona State. I was as nervous as I’ve been in a long time. Not because I was not confident in Blair. I always get nervous watching young kickers in pressure situations and this one was worse because I actually know him.
In the past year or so I have seen Blair ride the proverbial roller coaster that is a kicker’s existence. He started out very well last year, particularly on field goals, but the challenges of directional kicking derailed him temporarily. He finished strong but the seed of an idea was already growing in Mark Richt’s mind. Maybe Blair was not the answer after all. He even said as much in a press conference when he said he would go as far as Poland to find some one that could kick-off through the end zone. I can’t tell you how angry I was at this uninformed flippant statement from some one I had grown to respect very much. It was a low blow.
Following up on his promise, Georgia signed a junior college kicker, Brandon Bogotay based on nothing more than a recruiting video. Now I believe Brandon to be a very good kicker as well. He, like Blair is not allowed to kick as he did previously.
As most of you know, I have been an advocate of Blair’s for several reasons. First, I knew how well he had performed in high school and after meeting him last summer, I knew his resolve to succeed at this level. Secondly, I knew the flawed philosophy he was being forced to employ. Third, he was being unfairly criticized by coaches and fans alike for struggling at times with said flawed philosophy.
This past off-season has been a time of tremendous growth for Blair I’m sure. He has already surpassed last year’s number of touch-backs with five. Even so, he is not allowed to even try but from time to time. As of now, he is a perfect 8-8 on field goals with two over 50 yards. Just so you know, he will miss someday, so don’t have a hissy fit when it happens.
I could not be happier for this young man who has been through so much from fans and coaches alike, for no good reason. I have never met his parents, but I’m equally happy for them.
Billy Bennett, Brandon Coutu & now Blair Walsh,
aka The Killer B’s,
Coach Richt must think he’s in heaven already.
All he ever knew before Georgia was WIDE RIGHT.
Georgia Fans, Check Your Balls Again
Okay Georgia Bulldog fans, be honest. Have any of the first four games gone like you thought they would? When you were fretting all summer and looking into your crystal balls to foresee this year’s version of the Georgia Bulldogs, is this what you saw? When I read posts this summer on DawgVent and even now on Twitter, those that speak with authority always make me laugh.
No one knows how this team will perform week to week. Not you, not me, no blogger or sportswriter, not even Coaches Martinez, Bobo or Richt have a clue. If I were a reporter having to attend practices or press conferences in person or via telephone, I would be very frustrated. Because when I asked a question, why would I trust the answer?
How many times can a coach say we are making progress and that our running backs have more to learn, blah blah blah. I always thought the most important aspects of being a great running back were instinctive. But I’m tired of being critical of Richard Samuel. I still believe Caleb King has looked better in the last two games, but the offensive line, a supposed strength of ours is under-performing and defenders are blowing up our backs before they even get to the hole. But at least Coach Richt has finally called them out. In addition, Georgia has reverted to the old pre-Knowshon habit of not letting anybody get enough carries to develop any kind of rhythm. See Thomas Brown-Danny Ware-Kregg Lumpkin. Every back I have ever heard talk about this issue says the same thing. I need the ball.
And why would anyone put stock in the notion that these Georgia Bulldogs would be more disciplined? Mat drills might help with agility and team building, but I always heard focus and discipline were in the mix as well.
I call B.S.
I would be perfectly happy with a lesser record in 2009 if I felt every player and coach were doing their best, but they are not and it’s not even close. It should not take until the fifth game to come together. I challenge anyone to tell me different. I hate to write negatively about the Dawgs, but an old mantra that seems to have died is the whole idea of getting the most from the players you have.
Do you feel we are getting the maximum performances from top to bottom?
Georgia Kick Coverage, Like GroundHog Day
Have you ever watched a Georgia game and felt like you were actually watching Groundhog Day instead? The same song starts playing and you get that pit in your stomach. Well, the first quarter of the season is done. I wanted to check out the kick-off stats around the country and was really not suprised with what I found. Blair Walsh is better, coverage is not. Blair has already matched the number of touch-backs(4) from last year on only 21 kick-offs. Even with this being true, the coaches are not letting him consistently attempt kicking it deep. His two kicks out of bounds did bother me, but it is a risk inherent in the directional kicking philosophy. He had one lucky bounce last week, two were not so lucky.
I thought we had turned a corner with the South Carolina game. Blair’s kicks were deeper and/or placed well. One kick was kicked deep, but a coverage breakdown allowed the returner to reach mid-field. I think that squelched Coach Richt’s willingness to kick deep. Forget the fact that even with the long return, SC’s average starting field position was the best in recent memory.
Even so, our coverage is worse overall, giving up 26.73 yards per return.
That’s another category where our national rank is in triple digits.
Bowl Subdivision (FBS) National Team Report
Kickoff Return Yardage Defense
| Year: 2009 | Thru: 09/19/09 Minimum Pct. of Games Played |
| Rank | Name | Returns | Kickoff Return Yardage | TDs | Yardage Per Return | Kickoffs | Touchbacks | Wins | Losses | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIU | 4 | 43 | 0 | 10.75 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh | 15 | 221 | 0 | 14.73 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Washington | 15 | 226 | 0 | 15.07 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Arkansas St. | 10 | 154 | 0 | 15.40 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Colorado | 12 | 186 | 0 | 15.50 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | Navy | 12 | 187 | 0 | 15.58 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | UCF | 12 | 191 | 0 | 15.92 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Rutgers | 17 | 275 | 0 | 16.18 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Vanderbilt | 11 | 180 | 0 | 16.36 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | LSU | 18 | 296 | 0 | 16.44 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Louisiana Tech | 12 | 198 | 0 | 16.50 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | Mississippi | 12 | 198 | 0 | 16.50 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Iowa St. | 15 | 248 | 0 | 16.53 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | Air Force | 20 | 336 | 0 | 16.80 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | Florida | 22 | 370 | 0 | 16.82 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Baylor | 7 | 118 | 0 | 16.86 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | Kent St. | 7 | 118 | 0 | 16.86 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | Duke | 12 | 203 | 0 | 16.92 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | TCU | 15 | 257 | 0 | 17.13 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | La.-Lafayette | 13 | 229 | 0 | 17.62 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 21 | Tulsa | 14 | 250 | 0 | 17.86 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | Houston | 15 | 270 | 0 | 18.00 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | North Carolina St. | 21 | 378 | 0 | 18.00 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | 21 | 378 | 0 | 18.00 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Cincinnati | 17 | 314 | 0 | 18.47 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | California | 22 | 411 | 0 | 18.68 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Boston College | 15 | 281 | 0 | 18.73 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Marshall | 8 | 151 | 0 | 18.88 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Illinois | 10 | 189 | 0 | 18.90 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Northern Ill. | 16 | 303 | 0 | 18.94 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | Western Mich. | 9 | 171 | 0 | 19.00 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 31 | BYU | 13 | 247 | 0 | 19.00 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 33 | Boise St. | 21 | 400 | 0 | 19.05 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 34 | UNLV | 12 | 229 | 0 | 19.08 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 35 | Ohio St. | 15 | 287 | 0 | 19.13 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 36 | Clemson | 22 | 421 | 0 | 19.14 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 37 | Idaho | 13 | 251 | 0 | 19.31 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 38 | Virginia Tech | 16 | 314 | 0 | 19.63 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 39 | Eastern Mich. | 10 | 197 | 0 | 19.70 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 40 | Oregon St. | 15 | 296 | 0 | 19.73 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 41 | Kansas | 20 | 397 | 0 | 19.85 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Texas Tech | 14 | 278 | 0 | 19.86 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 43 | Arizona | 12 | 241 | 0 | 20.08 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 43 | Memphis | 12 | 241 | 0 | 20.08 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 45 | Buffalo | 10 | 201 | 0 | 20.10 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 46 | Southern Miss. | 20 | 403 | 0 | 20.15 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 47 | Rice | 11 | 222 | 0 | 20.18 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 48 | Kansas St. | 8 | 162 | 0 | 20.25 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 49 | Northwestern | 17 | 345 | 0 | 20.29 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 50 | Stanford | 15 | 305 | 0 | 20.33 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 51 | Iowa | 14 | 286 | 0 | 20.43 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 52 | Utah | 11 | 225 | 0 | 20.45 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 53 | Ohio | 10 | 205 | 0 | 20.50 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 54 | Mississippi St. | 18 | 370 | 0 | 20.56 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 | West Virginia | 18 | 371 | 0 | 20.61 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 56 | Indiana | 15 | 310 | 0 | 20.67 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 57 | Syracuse | 13 | 270 | 0 | 20.77 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 58 | Fla. Atlantic | 6 | 125 | 0 | 20.83 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 59 | Michigan | 14 | 292 | 0 | 20.86 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 | North Carolina | 17 | 355 | 0 | 20.88 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 61 | Arkansas | 14 | 293 | 0 | 20.93 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 62 | Tulane | 6 | 128 | 0 | 21.33 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 62 | Hawaii | 15 | 320 | 0 | 21.33 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 64 | South Fla. | 20 | 427 | 0 | 21.35 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 65 | Texas A&M | 12 | 258 | 0 | 21.50 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 66 | Miami (FL) | 11 | 240 | 0 | 21.82 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 67 | Akron | 12 | 262 | 1 | 21.83 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 68 | East Carolina | 13 | 284 | 0 | 21.85 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 69 | North Texas | 10 | 219 | 0 | 21.90 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 70 | Oklahoma St. | 10 | 220 | 0 | 22.00 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 70 | Central Mich. | 15 | 330 | 0 | 22.00 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 72 | Ball St. | 11 | 243 | 0 | 22.09 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 73 | Georgia Tech | 17 | 376 | 0 | 22.12 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 74 | Arizona St. | 15 | 333 | 0 | 22.20 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 75 | Connecticut | 8 | 178 | 0 | 22.25 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 75 | Kentucky | 12 | 267 | 0 | 22.25 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 77 | Nebraska | 11 | 245 | 0 | 22.27 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 78 | UTEP | 12 | 268 | 0 | 22.33 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 79 | Maryland | 15 | 338 | 0 | 22.53 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 80 | Wake Forest | 11 | 248 | 0 | 22.55 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 81 | Texas | 16 | 362 | 0 | 22.63 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 82 | Southern California | 14 | 319 | 0 | 22.79 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 83 | Missouri | 18 | 412 | 0 | 22.89 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 84 | Oregon | 16 | 367 | 0 | 22.94 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 85 | Michigan St. | 19 | 439 | 0 | 23.11 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 86 | Bowling Green | 12 | 278 | 0 | 23.17 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 87 | Troy | 9 | 209 | 0 | 23.22 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 88 | Tennessee | 14 | 326 | 0 | 23.29 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 89 | Army | 13 | 303 | 0 | 23.31 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 90 | Purdue | 14 | 327 | 0 | 23.36 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 91 | Notre Dame | 19 | 444 | 1 | 23.37 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 92 | New Mexico | 9 | 212 | 0 | 23.56 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 93 | UCLA | 15 | 354 | 0 | 23.60 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Western Ky. | 6 | 144 | 0 | 24.00 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 94 | Wisconsin | 14 | 336 | 0 | 24.00 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 96 | SMU | 12 | 292 | 0 | 24.33 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 97 | Toledo | 14 | 342 | 0 | 24.43 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 98 | Florida St. | 11 | 270 | 0 | 24.55 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 99 | Auburn | 20 | 491 | 0 | 24.55 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 | UAB | 14 | 345 | 0 | 24.64 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 101 | Alabama | 22 | 547 | 2 | 24.86 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 102 | Temple | 7 | 175 | 0 | 25.00 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 103 | Colorado St. | 16 | 408 | 0 | 25.50 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 104 | San Diego St. | 13 | 332 | 0 | 25.54 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 105 | Fresno St. | 19 | 491 | 0 | 25.84 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 106 | Penn St. | 14 | 362 | 0 | 25.86 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 107 | Utah St. | 8 | 211 | 0 | 26.38 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 108 | Georgia | 15 | 401 | 0 | 26.73 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 109 | New Mexico St. | 4 | 107 | 0 | 26.75 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 110 | Middle Tenn. | 15 | 405 | 1 | 27.00 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 111 | Minnesota | 11 | 302 | 0 | 27.45 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 112 | Nevada | 2 | 56 | 0 | 28.00 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 113 | La.-Monroe | 15 | 442 | 2 | 29.47 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 114 | South Carolina | 16 | 473 | 1 | 29.56 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 115 | Washington St. | 10 | 301 | 1 | 30.10 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 116 | Wyoming | 8 | 241 | 0 | 30.13 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 117 | Louisville | 13 | 397 | 1 | 30.54 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 118 | Virginia | 9 | 306 | 1 | 34.00 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 119 | Miami (OH) | 3 | 106 | 0 | 35.33 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 120 | San Jose St. | 8 | 283 | 1 | 35.38 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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