Things are about to get real serious for my beloved Georgia Bulldogs. They’ve scraped together three wins in a row and are somehow favored to beat the fourth ranked Lousiana State University Tigers in Athens this weekend. Despite their top five ranking, LSU has failed to whelm in their four wins thus far this season and are highly suspect as they come into Sanford Stadium. They’re ripe for the picking and I’m hoping that the Dawgs are ready to harvest. This is a huge conference match-up and will pretty much set the tone for the rest of the season for both teams.
If I were forced to make a prediction, I’ve got two scenarios. First, the Dawgs keep up with the penalties and the turnovers that have plagued us all year long and finally get the sound thrashing we deserve. Second, and I certainly hope that this is the case, the Dawgs finally get it tightened up and LSU is the paper tiger that it seems. In that case, we win another close one in a hypertension inducing fashion.
While I find it disturbing that all the ‘experts’ are picking Georgia, I do think that we pull out another squeaker – Georgia 31, LSU 28.
More importantly, I’ve been the recipient of some pretty good news this week (more on that later) but this…
…is just the best. For the first time since 2004, I’ll be able to watch the Dawgs, live on the TV. No internet radio, no dodgy internet video – live, HD on the big damn TV that Dr. O’C made us buy. God bless you, One HD. Now, this probably means that they’re going to get soundly trounced, but at least I’ll get to see it happen. Boy Z and I will be up at the crack of 6:00 a.m. on Sunday to cheer on the Dawgs, we may even drag month old Not Max out of bed for the special occasion.
I’m wondering how long Boy Z’s attention will hold up before he asks for Bob the Freakin’ Builder*.
No chance, my boy.
It’s time to hunker down, Dawgs.
UPDATE
Well, it was a hell of a game to get to watch.
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* Out of curiosity, is Bob the Builder big in the U.S. or is it a Commonwealth thing?
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by Theresa B
02 Oct 2009 at 15:53
If I could bring myself to care about football I would cheer Georgia on just because I hated dealing with LSU football when I was in Baton Rouge. Alas, I probably won’t remember because I’ll be getting my aggressions out on the polo field.
I think Bob the Builder must be reasonably popular here because I’ve heard of it and I don’t have kids.
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by Dr O'C
02 Oct 2009 at 16:38
I am going to hope that karma doesn’t come back and bite you in the ass for your tv comment and our digital coverage stays crystal clear for the game. not sure how much of it you will hear with zach whinging about wanting to watch cartoons. Thankfully I will be sleeping in and wont hear it:)
by Beth
02 Oct 2009 at 20:39
Go Dawgs! Have fun watching it on the big TV.
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by aish
02 Oct 2009 at 20:53
i would choose bob the builder over the game ….guess that means i wont be invited to your place for the excitement..but i can offer to take Zach off your hands …soon enough anyway…give him a big kiss
by The Unbearable Banishment
02 Oct 2009 at 21:33
So now you’ll get to see your beloved Dawgs on TV. Be careful of what you wish for! They were doing just fine without your intervention. Superstitions can breed fact.
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by SciFi Dad
02 Oct 2009 at 21:56
Since I’m in Canada (another Commonwealth nation), my information doesn’t help, but yeah, he’s big here too.
I don’t quite know your pain, but I can empathize: with a shitty NFL team and living out of their local coverage area, the only national game I get for the Lions is the Thanksgiving Day one, and they’re talking about ending that tradition too.
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by Technobabe
02 Oct 2009 at 22:27
I for one am happy for you that you and Boy Z will be watching the game on the lovely TV. Hopefully it will be a great TV reception and your favorite team will win. Enjoy your weekend with your family.
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by Cat
02 Oct 2009 at 23:08
I thought about you last night as I reading over Angst’s UGA application. They have the most painfully slow sight I’ve used since the days of dial up, but after the 10 minutes it took me to get through a five page application, I found everything in order and clicked submit only to find out you cannot pay after 9:30pm. Do they realize that I’m not actually sending them dollars through the tubes, so no one has to really be there to receive them?
The Tech application, although much lengthier, was a breeze to navigate, and I was able to pay at my normal late hour.
Yellow Jackets 1 Bulldogs 0
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by Cat
02 Oct 2009 at 23:11
Oh, and I’ve sent the boys some UGA paraphernalia. Maybe I’ll get them some Tech stuff too, just in case they inherit the good Doctor’s smarts and need to go to a real school.
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by Cat
02 Oct 2009 at 23:14
It’s me again. Feel free to ignore all of the above trash talking since it’s coming from a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi who secretly wanted nothing more than to matriculate at Georgia in her college days.
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by Blogging Mama Andrea
03 Oct 2009 at 00:27
Hmm, football.
I do understand not being able to watch things. I missed hockey SO much during our 3.5 years abroad. We signed up for the crappier tv service here just so we could get my beloved Flyers again.
Love the dog/mini horse
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by courtney
03 Oct 2009 at 02:24
I see Timmins is still a bastion of patience around your place.
Yes, Bob the Builder is big here, and I know because my cousin’s daughter wanted to decorate her room in Bob stuff. My cousin flipped out because it wasn’t girly enough and made her daughter get Disney princesses instead. I thought it was pretty funny.
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by NATUI
03 Oct 2009 at 02:58
I’m happy for you that you get to see it live. Like Christmas come early, I reckon.
As for Bob the Builder, I’ve heard of him. But my son is too busy playing dress-up with his sister to fool with something like that.
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by People in the Sun
03 Oct 2009 at 04:43
If it’s on Sprout Channel, then it’s big in my house. One day I’m going to live-blog a Bob the Builder episode. Anything can happen, see? I’m still waiting for Bob and Wendy to make out (or for her to come out. I mean, come on).
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by Jacob
03 Oct 2009 at 05:43
There were several lines this week that I found a bit odd. UGA was one. I would have picked them against any spread approaching at TD, but when they were the favorites I had to pick against them. I’m not betting, though. Just playing college pick’em on Yahoo. Picking college football games against the spread is one of the few things I’m genuinely better than most people at.
by Jamie
03 Oct 2009 at 09:25
I really don’t care who wins (I suppose it will be nice to have a top 5 matchup next week, but that doesn’t really matter.) But, UGA, just don’t get rolled over, OK? Don’t embarrass yourself – preferably play tough and inflict a few key injuries on the other side. Is that too much to ask?
by boyhowdy
03 Oct 2009 at 12:16
I’m not a sports fanatic, but I AM a media and society teacher, and let me tell you: Bob the Builder is huge in the States. Perhaps the top icon for the wee male set, in fact.
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by arizaphale
03 Oct 2009 at 12:48
Ah…TV reception…what a concept.
Oh and don’t forget about daylight savings tonight. Would hate to see you miss out on an hour of the game!!!
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by Heather
03 Oct 2009 at 15:11
Enjoy your time. I am not sure about breaking the immutable law: Never wake a sleeping baby!
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by Damon
03 Oct 2009 at 16:51
I love it when you talk sports AFM even if it’s college football which I’m not the biggest fan. I do hope your Dawgs kick some ass while at the same time you’re able to keep your trap shut and let sleeping babies…sleep.
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by jen
04 Oct 2009 at 02:51
those little slices of home make SUCH a big difference, don’t they? hope you’re enjoying (enjoyed?) the game
by A Free Man
04 Oct 2009 at 06:55
Theresa – Hey, not liking LSU from personal experience counts for me.
Dr. O’C – The signal is beautiful. Game? Not so much so far.
Beth – I’m enjoying the visual, but the game is a little unpleasant so far. Plenty of time.
Aish – He’s going to enjoy it as soon as he wakes up…
TUB – I know. And right now it doesn’t look great. Only down 3, but I can see how overmatched they look.
SciFiDad – You guys have our old QB. Not sure how good he’s been, since I don’t really follow the NFL, but if he’s good then you’re welcome.
Technobabe – Thanks.
Cat – USM, eh?
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by admin
04 Oct 2009 at 07:23
Andrea -He’s an unwilling, but incredibly patient pony.
Courtney – I’m glad I have boys because that Disney princesses crap would do my head in.
This is painful to watch. Only 6-0, but that’s a big huge 0. A big, fucking donut hole.
NATUI – Well, I was doing a little jig at 6 this morning, but now – not so much.
PIS – I’ve been gone for so long that I don’t even know what the channels are. The Sprout Channel? CW? What happened to NBC, ABC and CBS? Oh and Wendy? Yeah. She is a softball catcher in her spare time. Totally.
DAMMMIT! Why do we have no offense?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Jacob – Well, this line was bull. The only hope for the Dawgs is their D. But if the offense can’t move the damn ball they’re going to run out of gas.
Jamie – Well, it isn’t embarassing yet, but we’re getting there. You may have your hands filled with the Bayou Bengals next week. May be better than most folks thought. That or we really suck.
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by admin
04 Oct 2009 at 07:49
Boyhowdy – Do they dub it with actors with an American accent? I guess what surprises me is that we’re kind of a xenophobic people. That being said, we’re only xenophobic against dark skinned people. And the French. We’re kind of anglophilic xenophobes.
Ariza – Thanks for the reminder. I may have missed the first hour. Which at this rate, would have been OK.
Heather – Nearly half time and they’re both still asleep.
Hell yes! Another stop by the D! NOW DO SOMETHING YOU DAMNED OFFENSE! DO SOMETHING!!!!!
Damon – No ass kicking here. Yet. Still plenty of football.
by Here In Franklin
04 Oct 2009 at 08:39
7-6! Hold on Dawgs.
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by ellie
04 Oct 2009 at 17:28
I wish I were a kid so I can sit on my dawg the way your kid sits on your dawg.
Dawgs are the best.
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by Curt Shannon
04 Oct 2009 at 22:08
Martinez must go…
by Jamie
05 Oct 2009 at 00:03
OK, I am not going to mock you as that seemed like a heart-breaker. However, if you cannot beat that arrogant buffoon Kiffen next week, I will mock you relentlessly.
by Here In Franklin
05 Oct 2009 at 07:12
Ugh–after watching both our teams yesterday, I have no doubt that UGA will prevail next week. Evidently our receivers have forgotten how to catch the few passes than come their way. We missed one field goal and had an extra point blocked, annnnnnd, the difference was 4 points.
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by Seattledad
05 Oct 2009 at 14:04
Sorry man. Wish it would have turned out better for you.
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by Southern (in)Sanity
06 Oct 2009 at 13:55
Not sure if you’ve heard, but the SEC supervisor of officials said the excessive celebration penalty on Georgia was incorrect. Doesn’t help the outcome, though, unfortunately.
by admin
07 Oct 2009 at 10:51
HIF – Thanks for your support, but not quite enough this week. Sorry about your Vols as well.
Ellie – My dawg is pretty unhappy about that whole situation.
Curt – Do you think Martinez? Why not Bobo? Or Fabris? Or the whole lot of them?
Jamie – Yeah, yeah. I think we should beat the buffoon, but will be horribly depressed if we don’t. And then there’s Vandy…
HIF – The good news is that Auburn looks pretty good this year.
SeattleDad – Thanks.
SIS – Yeah, him and everyone else that saw the game.
by Coal Miner's Granddaughter
08 Oct 2009 at 05:18
Well, dang. I was hoping they would win.
And YEAH!!!! You get to watch the games now!!!! Woo hoo!
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