Baseball's back this weekend, and what goes better with the slow game than some good drinking. So in green house tradition, we'll start this weekend with some drinking songs from their recent stint at the 40 Watt.
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Friday, February 17, 2012
Highlights of Yulee RB Derrick Henry: The next Brandon Jacobs?
Hedges to Hardwood notifies us of a highlight reel for 2013 commit Derrick Henry.
The clips are just sick (competition for the small school in Yulee?), especially starting around the 45 second mark, where on one play he shrugs off defenders Earl Campbell style before leaving everyone in his dust. And then on the following play, he pulls a Barry Sanders-like scramble around the backfield to get all 11 after you before turning a corner and pulling away.
The skill is clearly there, and while he looks a bit thin on the film for someone 240+, his size is a intriguing factor for his position. Tailback might be the only spot on the football field where all else being equal, shorter is better. Low center of gravity and hiding behind lineman before bursting loose being part of the reasons. You see a lot of TBs in the 5'9-5'11 range. You rarely see them in Henry's 6'3+ height. Adrian Peterson, Eddie George, and Brandon Jacobs are amongst the few who can be successful at that height. His size reminds a bit of the manbeast that is Jacobs (who looks as big as some of his New York Giant OL teammates), and his upright running style of Eddie George. George was very successful for a long time before that style, which leads to a lot of hard hits, finally took it's toll and he physically just couldn't do it anymore. As great as Henry looks, is his height a serious concern for his long term success?
The clips are just sick (competition for the small school in Yulee?), especially starting around the 45 second mark, where on one play he shrugs off defenders Earl Campbell style before leaving everyone in his dust. And then on the following play, he pulls a Barry Sanders-like scramble around the backfield to get all 11 after you before turning a corner and pulling away.
The skill is clearly there, and while he looks a bit thin on the film for someone 240+, his size is a intriguing factor for his position. Tailback might be the only spot on the football field where all else being equal, shorter is better. Low center of gravity and hiding behind lineman before bursting loose being part of the reasons. You see a lot of TBs in the 5'9-5'11 range. You rarely see them in Henry's 6'3+ height. Adrian Peterson, Eddie George, and Brandon Jacobs are amongst the few who can be successful at that height. His size reminds a bit of the manbeast that is Jacobs (who looks as big as some of his New York Giant OL teammates), and his upright running style of Eddie George. George was very successful for a long time before that style, which leads to a lot of hard hits, finally took it's toll and he physically just couldn't do it anymore. As great as Henry looks, is his height a serious concern for his long term success?
Weekend starters
Roger Clarkson has a nice article on former freshman All-SEC performer Colby May making the transition to 1B from 3B, and attempts to refind his past success. And another on the unusual amount of seniors on the roster.
He also lists the weekend starters for the series againsst Presbyterian, starting tonight at 5:30.
Southpaw Alex Wood goes tonight. Michael Palazzone Saturday, followed by Taylor Hicks on Sunday.
He also lists the weekend starters for the series againsst Presbyterian, starting tonight at 5:30.
Southpaw Alex Wood goes tonight. Michael Palazzone Saturday, followed by Taylor Hicks on Sunday.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
And while we're on the subject of baseball
Don't forget, the Diamond Dawgs have opening day tomorrow night against Presbyterian. Let the Green House get to rocking again!
Better news: Eastbound and Down is back Sunday night
The third and final season of Eastbound and Down begins Sunday night on HBO, with our hero, Kenny Powers enjoying the Redneck Riviera that is Myrtle Beach. We've been looking forward to this even more than the soon return of Game of Thrones in April.
Don't Embarrass Yourself, Son! This Week Is Becoming JB Week
Just like all heterosexual men over the age of 21 I had never heard of Bruno Mars before I was told that he tried to dress and dance like James Brown at the Grammy's earlier this week.
You can dress like Soul Brotha #1 but please don't embarrass yourself past that kid.
You can dress like Soul Brotha #1 but please don't embarrass yourself past that kid.
Sanders Commings Suspended.........Native Americans Are People To You Know!
We will be without Sanders against Buffalo and Missouri.......well that ain't too bad at least we won't lose him against a Conference opponent......wait what.......Missouri? In the SEC? That's crazy talk.
Most disturbing about this story is:
a) We suspended a starter with no "real" NCAA violation, and
b) The Native American culture and way of life is still, in 2012, being oppressed.
Sanders is a young brave in the Slapahoe tribe and his culture dictates that when shawtys be trippin they be gettin a fat lippin.
Most disturbing about this story is:
a) We suspended a starter with no "real" NCAA violation, and
b) The Native American culture and way of life is still, in 2012, being oppressed.
Sanders is a young brave in the Slapahoe tribe and his culture dictates that when shawtys be trippin they be gettin a fat lippin.
It's crazy how much our quaint little blog affects the day to day life of the Georgia program. Yesterday we drop a little James Brown love and next thing you know we lose a starter for Gettin' Up Offa That Thang JB style and disciplining his mouthy woman.
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| For real though...these Hoes be trippin, dog! |
In a battle of incompetence, South Carolina wins
well, that was ugly. The old Georgia team showed back up, the one that struggles to rebound, where Gerald Robinson makes horrible decisions like he did with 11 seconds left, and the team goes a Felton-like 5+ minutes without scoring.
At least we had last week.
At least we had last week.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Get them tickets! Hartman Fund Deadline is today
so if you're ordering season tickets, today is your cut down day.
Maryland LT Max Garcia may transfer to Georgia? Doubtful.
It was in the AJC the other day. Basically, Max Garcia is joining the mass exodus away from Randy Edsall and the dumpster fire that is Maryland (who shoulda hired Mike Leach when they had the chance, pansies). But a quality OL is looking for a new home, and we could always use some OL. Garcia isn't ideal LT size, but he's done a good job there for the Terrapins the last two years, and could probably be effective anywhere on the OL. he's said he wants to transfer closer to home, and with Edsall restricting all ACC schools, plus Vanderbilt just to be a petty dick since they have former Maryland HC in waiting James Franklin making him look bad and his hire stupid, that makes Georgia an option. Richt has made contact, so there is mutual interest, and a quality OL would be a great addition.
That said, I just don't see us becomming his school of choice. Maybe South Carolina or Tennessee, since Tech isn't an option. But if Garcia factors in playing time, we just don't have it. At least not right away. If he has some family medical issues that would make him eligible to play immediately, it'd be a great fit, and he could start at LT letting John Theus redshirt. But if not, and he had to have a mandatory redshirt season, that just leaves too much competition. In that scenario, by the time he could play in 2013, we'd have a sophomore Theus probably locked in at LT, returning SRs at LG and RG in Dallas Lee and Chris Burnette. A returning starter at C in David Andrews, and a returning starter at RT in Watts Dantzler, or Kenarious Gates, or Mark Beard. And whoever of those 3 wasn't starting at RT would give solid depth, along with the Xzavier Ward and Zach Debell as more prototypical tackles, plus the Long brothers, Pyke, maybe Kolton Houston, and several others.
It'd been great if we landed Garcia out of high school. Or if we could have landed him before last year. He'd still be a good fit if he could play right away giving us the luxury of redshirting Theus (and as good as he is, every lineman can benefit from redshirting). But as it looks, this seems like something that just isn't a good fit, and I'd think he ends up at an SEC school in a bordering state (UT, SC, Aub, or Fla).
That said, I just don't see us becomming his school of choice. Maybe South Carolina or Tennessee, since Tech isn't an option. But if Garcia factors in playing time, we just don't have it. At least not right away. If he has some family medical issues that would make him eligible to play immediately, it'd be a great fit, and he could start at LT letting John Theus redshirt. But if not, and he had to have a mandatory redshirt season, that just leaves too much competition. In that scenario, by the time he could play in 2013, we'd have a sophomore Theus probably locked in at LT, returning SRs at LG and RG in Dallas Lee and Chris Burnette. A returning starter at C in David Andrews, and a returning starter at RT in Watts Dantzler, or Kenarious Gates, or Mark Beard. And whoever of those 3 wasn't starting at RT would give solid depth, along with the Xzavier Ward and Zach Debell as more prototypical tackles, plus the Long brothers, Pyke, maybe Kolton Houston, and several others.
It'd been great if we landed Garcia out of high school. Or if we could have landed him before last year. He'd still be a good fit if he could play right away giving us the luxury of redshirting Theus (and as good as he is, every lineman can benefit from redshirting). But as it looks, this seems like something that just isn't a good fit, and I'd think he ends up at an SEC school in a bordering state (UT, SC, Aub, or Fla).
Basketball, tonight, in Soda City vs. the Chicken Penii, 7 pm on CSS
That's right, the headline says it all. We play at South Carolina tonight on CSS at 7.
Darrin Horn is doing a wonderful job over in Columbia, or at least all opposing coaches think he's doing a wonderful job, and you should not only keep him around, but lock him up on a new 10 year extension Eric Hyman.
Georgia is coming off back to back wins for the first time since Winthrop and Delaware St in late December, so we're feeling good right about now. Gerald Robinson is becoming more effecient, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is blasting through that freshman wall like the KoolAid man, and our big men are starting to work the glass. Fox's hounds are playing by far the best they have all year, after bursting Arkansas' bubble, then upsetting a top 20 and very talented Mississippi St in Starkville (and has there ever been a better name for a town considering stark means "harsh, grim, or desolate, as a view, place, etc"). So not only are we warming up, but the Poultry are cooling off.
South Carolina has lost their last 5 games, and 9 of their last 10, with their only W being a buzzer beater against the inconsistent Alabama. As for their roster, since WR Bruce Ellington rejoined the team after football season, they've added someone who can work from the outside. He'll be a good matchup for Gerald Robinson. They struggle offensively in a big way, and struggle rebounding the ball in a big way. So if we revert back to our form from 2 weeks ago, it'll be a contest to see who's the most incompetent. If we play like we have the last week, it could be a blowout. Of note, they have two players Fox recruited very hard, in sophomore C Damontre Harris and freshman wing Damien Leonard. So it's not like they don't have talent. It's not great, but they have solid players. Coaching has been a huge issue, and if they weren't hurt up for cash after building a new baseball stadium and leveraging several other facilities improvements in the last few years, Horn would be as good as gone within 30 days. But they are South Carolina, and always lack the cash to play with the big boys, so Horn's buyout is something they can't afford, and they'll just suffer for another year or two unless a big Chicken wants to cut a big check.
Darrin Horn is doing a wonderful job over in Columbia, or at least all opposing coaches think he's doing a wonderful job, and you should not only keep him around, but lock him up on a new 10 year extension Eric Hyman.
Georgia is coming off back to back wins for the first time since Winthrop and Delaware St in late December, so we're feeling good right about now. Gerald Robinson is becoming more effecient, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is blasting through that freshman wall like the KoolAid man, and our big men are starting to work the glass. Fox's hounds are playing by far the best they have all year, after bursting Arkansas' bubble, then upsetting a top 20 and very talented Mississippi St in Starkville (and has there ever been a better name for a town considering stark means "harsh, grim, or desolate, as a view, place, etc"). So not only are we warming up, but the Poultry are cooling off.
South Carolina has lost their last 5 games, and 9 of their last 10, with their only W being a buzzer beater against the inconsistent Alabama. As for their roster, since WR Bruce Ellington rejoined the team after football season, they've added someone who can work from the outside. He'll be a good matchup for Gerald Robinson. They struggle offensively in a big way, and struggle rebounding the ball in a big way. So if we revert back to our form from 2 weeks ago, it'll be a contest to see who's the most incompetent. If we play like we have the last week, it could be a blowout. Of note, they have two players Fox recruited very hard, in sophomore C Damontre Harris and freshman wing Damien Leonard. So it's not like they don't have talent. It's not great, but they have solid players. Coaching has been a huge issue, and if they weren't hurt up for cash after building a new baseball stadium and leveraging several other facilities improvements in the last few years, Horn would be as good as gone within 30 days. But they are South Carolina, and always lack the cash to play with the big boys, so Horn's buyout is something they can't afford, and they'll just suffer for another year or two unless a big Chicken wants to cut a big check.
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