Georgia Bulldogs vs. Florida Gators open game thread

by Joel on Nov 1, 2008 3:00 PM EDT in College Football Comment 79 comments

As part of "Live Vicariously" week here on RTT, we thought we'd open up a game thread for the Florida-Georgia game. This would be it.

Poll

As a Tennessee Volunteer fan, who are you rooting for in this game?

Florida

24 votes

Georgia

24 votes

Defense

2 votes

Meteor showers in Jacksonville

40 votes

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So much for the early offensive emotion

Both defenses seemed amped early.

by Graysnail on Nov 1, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The false start penalties look familiar

by ChattVol on Nov 1, 2008 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This is crazy... This is crazy...THIS IS CRAZY!

by ChattVol on Nov 1, 2008 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Lots of SEC reviews on the day so far

The Ole Miss game had quite a few as well.

by hooper on Nov 1, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

SEC is the best

in the ranking of worst referees. These guys suck. All of them.

Deferring is for p_ssies. Make a decision!

by wvvol on Nov 1, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The guys reffing the UM/MSU game beg to differ

At least they didn’t flagrantly misinterpret the rules resulting in a TD.

by Graysnail on Nov 1, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They must not have been true SEC officials

Probably had to bring in some high school refs.

That “Hands to the face” call that nullified a Tebow interception was pathetic. That crap happens 10 times every game and is never called.

Deferring is for p_ssies. Make a decision!

by wvvol on Nov 1, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, but when the guy's helmet gets ripped off

They’re a little more likely to call it.

by Graysnail on Nov 1, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It wasn't ripped off.

It was pushed off. There’s a difference.

Deferring is for p_ssies. Make a decision!

by wvvol on Nov 1, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

True, but:

My point was that if someone’s helmet comes off they’re going to be way more likely to call a penalty than if the infraction’s committed anyway, but the helmet doesn’t come off. if that makes sense.

by Graysnail on Nov 1, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you're in the mood for a really simple drinking game w/Florida:

every time they say the word “speed”.

by hooper on Nov 1, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I was going to do a shot every time they mention celebration

Although “personal foul” will work, too.

by Graysnail on Nov 1, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Note:

This applies to the game as a whole.

by Graysnail on Nov 1, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let me guess:

That “shot” would be a .22 round through the TV, right?

;-)

by hooper on Nov 1, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nah, I like my TV

.22 round through the TV stand. ;)

by Graysnail on Nov 1, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Word

by hooper on Nov 1, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Shot!

by Graysnail on Nov 1, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope you stocked up.

You might also consider ways to cool the barrel down. There’s probably a risk of overheating in this one.

by hooper on Nov 1, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm gonna save the shots through the TV

For the second half of our game. :)

by Graysnail on Nov 1, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This just in:

Wyoming is rolling 28-3 over SDSU in the 3rd.

(Hey, I gotta prop by alma when I can. It’s not very common.)

by hooper on Nov 1, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Can we score 28 points?

Hate to get embarrassed at homecoming

Deferring is for p_ssies. Make a decision!

by wvvol on Nov 1, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m not sure Wyoming has scored 28 points total this season prior to this game.

by hooper on Nov 1, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, it's 35 now

So I guess that doubles their output?

by Graysnail on Nov 1, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Half again.

They had 70 total points in the previous 8 games.

by hooper on Nov 1, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

One of the local radio shows yesterday (Tony Basilio, IIRC) mentioned that Fulmer would be a great fit at Wyoming, assuming he leaves Tennessee. Something about it being a program he could really build up.

I get the feeling they don’t understand what Wyoming is.

by hooper on Nov 1, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have a feeling local radio doesn't understand Fulmer's legacy

It’d be weird as hell to see him anywhere else, even with the current Tennessee situation.

by Graysnail on Nov 1, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll give this much:

The announcers are doing a good job of actually analyzing the game. It’s kinda nice, actually.

by hooper on Nov 1, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I love when Verne says

“I thought he should have gone to Massaquoi there.”

Thanks, Coach!

Deferring is for p_ssies. Make a decision!

by wvvol on Nov 1, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This crew is normally pretty good when they're not doing Tennessee games

I thought Blackledge was going to bludgeon Fulmer after the 3rd quarter of the Auburn game. He was getting pissed.

by Graysnail on Nov 1, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

True.

by hooper on Nov 1, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No way in Hell is that a TD

Deferring is for p_ssies. Make a decision!

by wvvol on Nov 1, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't think so either.

But it certainly is a 1st, which will nearly be the same thing.

by hooper on Nov 1, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow.

I agree it wasn’t a TD, but I was certain it was a 1st.

by hooper on Nov 1, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Still goes in the "blown call" column

I’m keeping track. I’ve had to sharpen my pencil twice.

Deferring is for p_ssies. Make a decision!

by wvvol on Nov 1, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They missed that blow to the head on Massaquoi

by Private Right.

Deferring is for p_ssies. Make a decision!

by wvvol on Nov 1, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is Moreno the best Mexican-American RB in the NCAA?

Discuss.

Deferring is for p_ssies. Make a decision!

by wvvol on Nov 1, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

How many are there?

by hooper on Nov 1, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No idea

Deferring is for p_ssies. Make a decision!

by wvvol on Nov 1, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey!

This game may be exciting! Is that legal in the SEC?

by hooper on Nov 1, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Is it just me

or does Matthew Stafford kind of look like that kid from Life Goes On?

by ChattVol on Nov 1, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Gary Danielson has a higher regard for Stafford

than I. “The only QB in college who could make that throw?”

Bad throw to the TE in the end zone. That was a bad throw not a bad route.

Deferring is for p_ssies. Make a decision!

by wvvol on Nov 1, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

by ChattVol on Nov 1, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd take him!

Right?

Go Vols!

by Joel on Nov 1, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyday

by ChattVol on Nov 1, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's not the only QB in college who can make any throw.

60% 1900 yards 12 TDs 5 Ints aren’t record breaking numbers.

That’s what I was referring to. Gary makes him sound like Troy Aikman or something.

Deferring is for p_ssies. Make a decision!

by wvvol on Nov 1, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, but why disrupt the love for Stafford with stats?

He has such a good arm! Look at how strong he overthrows his receivers! It’s totally their fault, not his.

by Graysnail on Nov 1, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly, spoken by an ex-QB.

Get Darrell Stingley in the booth to talk about great passers.

Deferring is for p_ssies. Make a decision!

by wvvol on Nov 1, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Point taken.

Still, he’s thrown twice as many touchdowns this year as our QBs combined (career numbers). I will concede the point that he is overhyped. I’d still trade for him.

by ChattVol on Nov 1, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs