Between the Alabama and UT game, reading the analysis and posting comments at various blogs, I've come to the conclusion that everyone is banking on this "switch" to come on and UGA will make another magical run like at the end of 07. 

What is this switch?  Who flips it - the players or coaches?  Are they waiting for the same thing?  Or at least when are they planning on "flipping" it?  I know we were in the same position last year, but can we really count on lightning to strike twice?  Obviously, we haven't played the "complete" game yet - another thing everyone is waiting to see.  And of course, everyone is counting on the "win out and we'll be fine" theory. 

Look at the polls this week.  OU loses and only drops to #4.  USC jumps 2-4 spots with a craptastic win over ASU.  We defeat UT and stay the same in the polls.  Teams like Ok State jump us.  All of the Big 12 will play each other and eliminate themselves, but if there is a jumble of 1 loss teams between OU, USC, Alabama, Texas, Texas Tech, Missouri, OK State, Penn State and us, are you really confident that our loss to Bama won't be held against us like Va Tech's against LSU was last year?  We aren't winning with any style points (and those of you that deny they matter are not being honest with yourselves) especially compared to the other glamour teams like USC, OU, Penn State or Texas that apparently are going to get a bit more benefit of the doubt.  It is obvious that pollsters aren't just slotting people up and down anymore.  They are going to look at HOW you lose (and win).  Right now, UGA is viewed nationally as a good team, but not great. 

I'll always be proud to be a Dawg even if the "switch" doesn't come on.  I'll be at Vandy, the Cocktail Party, I'm making my first trip to Lexington this year, I'm debating a trip to Auburn and will be at the Tech game.  And I do still hold out hope that this is our year.

GATA!

First, there was this story from Senator Blutarsky about the tailgating situation at the University of Alabama:

http://blutarsky.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/biting-the-hand/

This article about a new "business" was in the Athens Banner Herald yesterday:

http://onlineathens.com/stories/072708/business_tailgate.shtml

Anyone think UGA is destined for this now?  I'd be curious if it just starts on North Campus or if it would extend to the whole campus.

It will probably be a winner til the University takes it over, but I'd rather be tailgating at 7 myself. 

Continue reading this post »

I know the topic was covered a while back, but with Kyle's continued proud display of the beard, I thought we should revisit it for a moment.

I used to be overly superstitious (same clothes from game to game - down to boxers and socks - washed of course; same glass to drink the Crown and Coke on gamedays, etc.) but I decided before the UF game this year that it didn't matter.  The only thing that mattered was the Dawgs deciding they wanted to win, not my superstitions.  And my new found faith was rewarded.  

But old habits die hard and the playoff beard has surfaced (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playoff_beard).  My last shave was the day of the Sugar Bowl.  I figure that was the start of the 2008 season for the Dawgs and I don't intend to shave until after UGA wins the 2008 MNC or is eliminated from contention.  I think as a show of solidarity, we should all start growing beards (wives and girlfriends be damned...)  Not that crazy superstitions like getting stabbed with a knife help the Dawgs win or anything, but still.