Weekend getaway in Athens

Are you going to Athens for the season opener against Clemson? Of course you are. Would you prefer to stay at a beautiful home in Athens for the weekend rather than drive there and back on the day of the game? Of course you would.

Well, what if you could do just that, for free?!? That's right, just CLICK HERE for a chance to win a weekend in Athens for Friday August 29th - Sunday August 31st at this home! Accommodates five people, shuttle service to stadium on gameday provided, access to the pool, beautiful deck with lake view, full kitchen, four TV's to catch the other games on, and internet access so you don't get behind on your blog reading while you're away!

Athens Football Rentals is a newly launched site branching from University Football Rentals, which allows homeowners to rent out their house to alumni groups, families, etc. for home game weekends, as well as graduations and other major events at respective schools. To celebrate their expansion to Athens, they are holding this contest for Georgia's season opener against longtime rival Clemson.

So CLICK HERE and enter to win so that while the rest of us are fighting traffic, you can be enjoying a relaxing weekend instead.

A trip to South Bend inches closer - UPDATED

Save up those frequent flyer miles Dawg fans!

Hells yeh!

Humpday Hilarity - Ski Clempson

Just because. 66 days.

h/t tbone226

Saban speaks portugeuse?

Junkyard Dawgs Podcast Episode 13 - Double dipping with Robert, part two

In this episode, Robert and I continue our discussion about Georgia Bulldogs football, concentrating on away games and much reminiscing.

*Although the internet couldn't confirm if he did indeed break his leg against LSU, Arthur Marshall has no stats for UGA in 1990. And we opened that season in Baton Rouge with an 18-13  loss. So all in all, nice call by Robert. Fistbump!

Thanks for tuning in. Find the podcast on Stitcher here or download the Android app. Also, email any and all feedback to thejunkyarddawgpodcast@gmail.com.

Junkayd Dawg Podcast Episode 12 - double dipping with Robert, part one

In part one, Robert and I discuss the attrition in the defensive secondary from both a positional and a more universal perspective. Is it us, or them?

Links from this episode:

- Tyler talks dismissals

- Find Robert on the Twitter 

Clemson deep at RB too

Although not as experienced. They lose Roderick McDowell who had over a thousand yards last season (nearly 200 of which came against Georgia) in 189 attempts. They also lose quarterback Tajh Boyd who had 154 attempts himself. So it's expected that there would be some focus on who might absorb some of that load.

As a freshman, Howard averaged 5.6 yards per carry on 41 carries. As a sophomore, injuries held him back. Last season, he was banged up at times, but showed some growth in the passing game recording 123 receiving yards. Howard's brightest moment last season came against Wake Forest when he took a pass out of the backfield past three defenders for a 75 yard TD

He now enters the senior season of what has been a relatively quiet career but has a chance to end it with a bang, just like Roderick McDowell did last season. Howard is speedy and able to catch out of the backfield. He was a big-time recruit in 2010 and still has that home run ability, but in the past two years he's waited his turn behind Ellington and McDowell.

Finally healthy and the senior leader of the running back corps, Howard will have an opportunity to make some major contributions. I look for him to make sharper cuts, find holes, and be a major part of the run game, but only if he can make blocks and stay healthy. He has been listed as the starter on the most recent depth chart released by the staff.

Indeed. From the article and the depth chart it appears the load will fall mostly based on seniority. But Georgia's not the only program that has been recruiting the running back position well. With younger, talented backs like Gallman and Choice waiting in the wings, Georgia's defense is again going to have its hands full in the opener against the Tigers. Regardless of which one is in the backfield.

My response to Trigga's aunt

Ms. Cox-Thomas,

First things first. Please feel free to contact me. Especially if you feel I'm in any way out of line. You can email me, find me on twitter, or simply comment below. I believe in being transparent. What follows might come across as harsh. In some way I mean it to be. Let me explain...

I grew up in Athens, not as a UGA fan. But as a resident and faithful community member that has grown up believing in giving back more to that community than I was given. I went on to fall in love with much more than the city. I'm a two time graduate of the University of Georgia and a very proud member of the DawgNation. So, I hold those truths to be self-evident.

Now. Please, let your nephew's actions going forward speak for the entire family. Solely. There's no reason to speak on his behalf if his feelings are hurt. If that is indeed the case, they are hurt because he allowed them to be. They are hurt because he was too immature to steer himself in any other direction. They are hurt because he's become reliant on the attention of his family and close knit unit of "yes men". They are hurt because he's not come to understand which drawer his big boy pants are located.

You blame "the internet". Perhaps it's goes deeper than that. I'm just saying. I once blamed a patrolman's radar for my proficiency at speeding. He proved me wrong. I paid the price. I slowed down.

The actions Tray left behind in Athens have done nothing but bring ill-will on you, his parents and everyone else that is close to him. If you have indeed spent private time addressing these egregious and malignant transgressions, your family will soon be vindicated from your nephew's wrong doings. I am sure of that. If he loves you half as much as you obviously love him he will steer clear of the trouble that he plagued himself with in Athens.

And both Athens, Auburn and, most importantly, Tray will be better for it. So please, please continue to let the internet continue to be stupid idiots. It's what we're proficient at doing.

But...but, pardon the hell out of me, if I'm sick of seeing players continue to use Coach Richt's kindness as a crutch to the gotdamn detriment of MY univeristy. Pardon the hell out of me, if I'm sick of the staff at UGA having to take the gotdamn high road in watching these children, no....dumbasses who've been given multiple chances to succeed only to be burned by the very newspaper you take your War gotDamn Eagle to...burn every opportunity afforded them.

Yes. Pardon the hell out of me if I applaud Mr. Bailey for sticking up for MY program. Pardon the hell out of me if I'm very relieved Coach Richt's locker room has been relieved of a cancer. When Tray announced (that's actually a key point right there, your own nephew announced it remember?) he was leaving I'm not sure if his sigh of relief was bigger than Coach Richt's.

But the point is both sides breathed deeply. A step had been taken in a positive direction for both parties. Move on. Without the internet bothering you. If Tray can't take the high road, show him how! I assume you are the elder in your relationship with your nephew, so act like it! Show him how to rise above the noise. Show him how to put on his big boy pants. Show him how to not read the AJC.

Please, don't get me wrong, I will be rooting for your nephew just as you are (albeit in every game but one) because I firmly believe in second chances. I am human. I have been afforded my fair share of them. I (truly) bleed red and black, but even above all of that I am a human being that wants what's best for everyone.

I was there at Butts-Mehre cheering in January 2013 when Tray's name came across the board as an official signee (even though he was already enrolled). I was just as excited when I saw he was named the most improved defensive player later that spring. I will be even more proud of him one day when he's drafted into the NFL, assuredly achieving a lifelong dream!

I don't hate you Ms. Cox-Thomas. And I don't hate Tray. But I am most definitely glad Coach Richt and Tray have parted ways. In fact, it's time you and I (and Tray) follow Coach Richt's lead and move on.

It's what's best for everyone.

Bernie

Humpday Hilarity - gag me with a fortune cookie

Hey @KirkHerbstreit...Coach Richt has tarnished the Irish.

Felony assault of a police officer. Jeez.

The Irish reserve from Austintown, Ohio, was arrested Sunday night in his home county, per Mahoning County Sheriff Department documents. He faces five charges, three of which are considered felonies in the state of Ohio.The felony charges are assault of a police officer, intimidation of a public servant/party official and vandalism of a government entity. He also was charged with misdemeanor resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. (h/t AHD)

Let me know if you need Richt's phone number again Herbie.