UGA versus GT - Nov. 25th, 2006

There's been quite a lag since I last posted anything UGA-related, so I wanted to make sure I get the GT pics up while the victory is still relevant, i.e. while UGA fans are still actively rubbing it all in.

Our tailgate got a surprise visit from Santa's delinquent, PBR-guzzlin' helper, Skippyclaus.

Other surprise visits at the tailgate: The token GT fan for the day and softball extraordinaire, Angela, who was camera shy, perhaps already sensing a shameful defeat.

And the Doctor:

Some other action shots from the tailgate:

And finally, an 8-4 season no longer hurts as much and there's reason to believe that this year was truly the cliche "rebuilding" season:

Ending the season with an away win at a then Nr. 5 Auburn and a "state championship" win at home against Georgia Tech really gave the team as well as the Bulldawg Nation a boost of confidence and much needed momentum going into the post-season bowl game (in Atlanta!!). We're all hoping Stafford's performance at Auburn as a freshman jettisons Stafford down the same successful career path that Greene's performance as a freshman in Knoxville did for him. I think knowing that he's the Nr. 1 QB for the team did a lot for his confidence. Playing the QB shuffle, in my humble opinion, has never been successful. The team needs one leader on the field.

One last note about the future of UGA football: I know I'm not alone in saying that I'm VERY grateful Richt has seen the light and has relinquished offensive play-calling duties to Mike Bobo, at least officially for the bowl game. Richt mentioned the offensive call duties were handed to Bobo during the GT game. Richt has long been criticized for taking on too much as both head coach and offensive coordinator, often resulting in poor play management decisions.

With a new paradigm in game management in place and a QB who has worked off all the rough edges, I think the Bulldogs have a lot to look forward to next season.

See everyone at the Dome!