"What's the good word?" Dominance.

Why do Tech fans hate us so much?

19-3.

The Drought Breaker

That's Georgia's record versus little brother since Coach Mark Richt took over in 2001. He then went on to dominate this "rivalry" game to the tune of 13-2. And this is your daily reminder that CMR never , ever lost at his home away from home - Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Kirby is 6-1. With a win Friday night, he'll be one win short of tying the longest streak in the series which belongs to the Jackets at 8 games. "The Drought Breaker", Theron Sapp, helped end that streak in 1957. 

In essence, this rivalry was set on its ear once Vincent Joseph Dooley was hired in 1964. Ever since, Georgia coaches have made a living out of beating Tech, only Donnan has had a losing record in the series. Even Goff went 5-2!

While official record books have the series in Georgia's favor 71-41-5, Dawg fans prefer Coach Magill's 71-39-5. Tech played football at home in 1943-44 while Georgia men were abroad saving the world from sprecking the deutch. Here, the BDB staff holds the series count at 72-38-5. Because Jasper's knee was DOWN GODDAMMIT!!

Either way, the good word is definitely DOMINANCE. Go Dawgs! Tuck fech.

Hate week - signature wins and early thoughts

I've made no secret that I have not been impressed by Miami this season. But that is the North Avenue Trade School's signature win. They beat the Hurricanes a few weeks ago 28-23 at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field that Coach Mark Richt owns and drove his Ford F150 through for a decade and a half.

Most notably, this is the game where Coach Brent Key and his staff established a two QB system in King/Philo. Haynes King was coming back from an injury, but Aaron Philo had showed them something the week before in a loss at VA Tech. He didn't have a great game coming off the bench against the Hurricanes, but had himself a terrific night last week against the mighty Wolf Pack.

Anyway, they found a rhythm substituting their signal callers and Buster Faulkner called a great game in taking down an undefeated and, quite frankly, underwhelming Miami team.

Meanwhile, what is Georgia's signature win? Texas on the road or Tennessee at home? Whichever, I'd also put Clemson (neutral site) ahead of Miami (homeish, also in Benz Dome).

At home. Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium (that is not named for a foreign car brand). At night. I expect a strong fight from the Jackets. Key has them at least willing to do football type things that Collins' squads found elusive - tackling, running fast, blocking, tackling. 

But still, we should stomp these jokers! Go Dawgs!

Chaos theory and vegan nerds

Well, this didn't age well. But really, who knows how this college football season will end up.

As college football fans, we don't root for teams other than our own. But we fervently root for chaos. The more chaotic the better. So Saturday night did not disappoint.

And to this point I need to give credit where it's due. I was against expanding the playoffs (and am still reluctant to embrace it fully) because I was worried it would dilute the regular season.

For 2024, it definitely hasn't. It's actually expanded the scope of what is relevant.

Get a BIG neck. Eat a steak nerds! - Erk Russell, probably

I actually switched over to the Indiana game Saturday at times just to check in. At least, I did until they were officially wetting the bed. Any previous season, I doubt that happens. And I bet many of you can say the same.

I've been telling people for weeks, now the only way to ensure the CFB Playoff committee can't screw you over (like last year) is to make the SEC Championship Game. Win, you get a bye. Lose, you've proven you are the second best team in the nation's best conference.

So we've moved from worrying if there will be three or four SEC teams in the playoff, to which SEC newbie will meet us in Atlanta.

For now, couldn't care less. That's something to think about on Saturday. It's Tuck Fech week! GATA!