Georgia Schedule Game 7: Vanderbilt (2-3, 1-1 SEC) @ Georgia (2-4, 1-3 SEC) Sept
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DDogog TracksTracks 2010 Georgia Schedule Game 7: Vanderbilt (2-3, 1-1 SEC) @ Georgia (2-4, 1-3 SEC) Sept. 4 Louisiana (SEC Net.) W, 55-7 Sept. 11 @ #24 *S. Carolina (ESPN2) L, 17-6 vucommodores.com georgiadogs.com Sept. 18 #12 *Arkansas (ESPN) L, 31-24 Sept. 25 @*Mississippi State (FSN) L, 24-12 Date: 12:21 p.m. Oct. 9, 2010 Site: Athens, Ga. Stadium: Sanford (92,746) Oct. 2 @Colorado (FOX) L, 29-27 Radio: Georgia Bulldog Radio Network on ISP Sports - Scott Howard (PxP), Eric Zeier Oct. 9 *Tennessee (SEC Net.) W, 41-14 (Color), Chuck Dowdle (sideline), Loran Smith, Charlie McAlexander, Neil Williamson, Jeff Oct. 16 *Vanderbilt (SEC Net.) 12:21 p.m. Oct. 23 @*Kentucky TBA Dantzler, Daryll “DJ” Jones, Kevin Butler, David Greene Oct. 30 %*Florida (CBS) 3:30 p.m. TV: SEC Network - Dave Neal, Andre Ware, Cara Capuano Nov. 6 Idaho State (WSB) 12:30 p.m. TV Replay: CSS, Sun. at 11 a.m., Wed. at 2 p.m. (Athens-Charter Ch. 37) Nov. 13 @*Auburn TBA Radio: Georgia-XM - 200, Sirius - 220 Nov. 27 Georgia Tech TBA Internet Broadcast: GTV on georgiadogs.com Dec. 4 SEC Championship (CBS) 3 p.m. Bold indicates homes games;*SEC game; SID Contacts: Georgia - Claude Felton, 706-542-1621; VU - Larry Leathers, 615-322-4121 % - EverBank Field (Jacksonville, Fla.) Homecoming At Georgia ON DECK - Kentucky: The Wildcats knocked off Since 1922, Georgia is 69-17-2 in Homecoming contests. This year, Vanderbilt will be Georgia’s opponent the Bulldogs 34-27 in 2009 for only the second time after the Bulldogs shut out Tennessee Tech 38-0 last year. It wasn’t that long ago when the Commodores in the last 13 years. In 2008, Demarcus Dobbs in- spoiled Georgia’s Homecoming. In 2006, the Commodores left town with a 24-22 victory. It ended an 11-year tercepted Randall Cobb with 46 seconds remaining winning streak in Homecoming tilts. Overall, Georgia is 18-3 against the Commodores on Homecoming . to clinch a 42-38 Bulldog victory. Georgia owns a 49-12-2 all-time record over Kentucky. The Bulldogs went 6-1 in Homecoming games at Sanford Field (1922-28) before moving to their current Coach Richt’s record vs. UK: 7-2 home in Sanford Stadium. There have been two ties on Homecoming. In 1938, Georgia and Georgia Tech played to a scoreless tie while the 1962 game between the Bulldogs and Kentucky ended at 7-all. Captains Vs. The Commodores In records dating back to 1922, Georgia has outscored its Homecoming opponents 2,226 to 1,092. Bulldog captains for the Vanderbilt game: Along with the game, the traditions include a Friday afternoon parade, former Redcoat Band members and To be announced. UGA cheerleaders performing with the current squads during the game and at halftime. Also, a Homecoming King and Queen are crowned. All Eyes on VIII Players, coaches and fans are always waiting to see 2009 Homecoming Flashback: Georgia Blanks Tennessee Tech what highlight play Georgia’s #8 (A.J. Green) will For the fi rst time since 1981, Georgia posted a shutout on Homecoming, blanking Tennessee Tech 38-0. In make each game, however Saturday, Green will share 1981, Georgia beat Kentucky 21-0. The Golden Eagles were limited to 55 total yards of offense on 47 plays. the spotlight with another number eight – Uga VIII. This was the second lowest output by a Bulldog opponent in school history (the record is 39 total yards by Georgia welcomes Uga VIII to Sanford Stadium as he The Citadel in 1958). The Golden Eagles had minus 13 yards rushing on 31 carries and 68 passing yards. The begins his reign as the Bulldog mascot. Hopefully, fans TTU rushing total was the lowest since Georgia held Kentucky to a record minus 50 in 1999. will not only cheer for Uga VIII but also pay tribute to Meanwhile, the Bulldogs scored 21 points in the fi rst quarter to cruise to another victory. Senior quarterback “Russ,” who proudly served as the substitute mascot Joe Cox was 6-for-6 for 80 yards with one TD (a 23-yard strike to freshman tight end Orson Charles) in since last season. the fi rst half. He completed his fi rst 10 passes and fi nished the afternoon 10-for-13 with 140 yards and two touchdowns. Georgia capped the fi rst quarter outburst when freshman cornerback Branden Smith lined up Georgia Among Best in the SEC at quarterback, took the snap, and sprinted for a 52-yard touchdown. Smith tallied 69 yards rushing in the Under Mark Richt Since 2001 half and 72 yards on three carries for the game. Defensively, Marcus Dowtin led the Bulldogs with seven 1. LSU ...............................97-26 2. Florida ...........................95-30 stops and the team registered six sacks on the day. 3. Georgia .........................92-31 4. Auburn...........................86-35 Georgia-Vanderbilt Series 5. Tennessee ......................79-42 Georgia and Vanderbilt resume their series this Saturday, which fi rst began in 1893 in Nashville. Georgia leads the all-time series 50-18-2. The Bulldogs have won 14 of the last 15 meetings. Georgia registered a DID YOU KNOW? 34-10 win last year in Nashville. In 2008, the Bulldogs enjoyed a 24-14 homecoming win between the hedges. Mark Richt is one of only seven head coaches Georgia head coach Mark Richt is 8-1 against Vanderbilt. The Commodores most recent win in the series who has won 90 or more NCAA Division I football came in 2006, a 24-22 decision here in Athens. games in his fi rst nine seasons. His victories in that span include two SEC Green Has Electrifying Return Championships and 29 wins over ranked teams. A.J. Green made his 2010 debut versus the Buffaloes and picked up just where he had left off in 2009. Green Georgia has attended a bowl game every season since had the fi fth 100-yard receiving game of his career after hauling in seven catches for 119 yards and two touch- Richt has been at the helm. The team’s current streak downs. In addition, he had a 40-yard end-around that set up an acrobatic one-handed catch in the end zone for of post-season appearances stands at 13. the Bulldogs’ fi rst score of the game (Green’s catch was No. 1 on ESPN’s Top-10 List following the game). Coach (1st 9 Seasons) ...................School, 9-Year Mark Versus the Volunteers, Green hauled in six catches for 96 yards and a score, in addition to returning one punt George Woodruff (1892-1900)....... Penn., 114-7-2 seven yards. Pete Carroll (2001-09) ................... USC, 97-19 With 17 career touchdown catches, Green now ranks fourth in Bulldog history. Currently, he trails Terrence *Bob Stoops (1999-2007) ..............OU, 97-22 Edwards (30), Fred Gibson (20) and Brice Hunter (19). Green was suspended the fi rst four games of the season *Urban Meyer (2001-09 ) ..............B. Green, Utah, UF, by the NCAA. ........................................................ 96-18 Amos Alonzo Stagg (1890-98) ...... Springfi eld, Chicago, ........................................................ 94-35-8 Green’s Bulldog Career Barry Switzer (1973-81) ................ OU, 90-13-3 Year G/GS Rec. Yds. Per/Rec. Per/Game TD LG *Mark Richt (2001-09 ) ............... Georgia, 90-27 2008 13/11 56 963 17.2 74.1 8 54 UF *Active Coaches; nine-year record only 2009 10/8 53 808 15.2 80.8 6 65 VU 2010 2/2 13 215 17.0 107.5 3 50 CU TOTAL 25/21 122 1,986 16.3 79.4 17 65 VU DDogog TracksTracks DEPTHDEPTH CCHARTHART GEORGIA BULLDOGS VANDERBILT COMMODORES OFFENSE OFFENSE SE 12 Tavarres King (6-, 191, RSo.) OR WR 17 Jonathan Krause (6-0, 180, Fr.) 16 Kris Durham (6-5, 212, Sr.) 81 Turner Wimberly (6-1, 200, RSr.) 82 Michael Bennett (6-3, 202, Fr.) WR 83 John Cole (5-11, 182, RSo.) LT 77 Trinton Sturdivant (6-5, 312, Jr.) 87 Jordan Matthews (6-3, 195, Fr.) 60 Clint Boling (6-5, 315, Sr.) WR 4 Udom Umoh (6-0, 180, Jr.) OOD-um OO-mah LG 71 Cordy Glenn (6-5, 320, Jr.) 14 Tray Herndon (5-10, 180, Jr.) 54 Tanner Strickland (6-5, 319, Jr.) QB 10 Larry Smith (6-2, 220, Jr.) C 61 Ben Jones (6-3, 300, Jr.) 12 Jared Funk (6-2, 208, Sr.) 63 Chris Davis (6-4, 302, Sr.) TB 5 Warren Norman (5-11, 195, So.) OR 68 Chris Burnette (6-2, 300, RFr.) 2 Zac Stacy (5-9, 205, So.) RG 72 Kenarious Gates (6-5, 307, Fr.) 28 Kennard Reeves (6-0, 205, Sr.) 54 Tanner Strickland (6-5, 319, Jr.) TE 6 Brandon Barden (6-5, 250, Jr.) RT 60 Clint Boling (6-5, 315, Sr.) 85 Mason Johnston (6-4, 245, RFr.) 78 Josh Davis (6-6, 310, Sr.) LT 67 Wesley Johnson (6-5, 280, RFr.) TE 7 Orson Charles (6-3, 240, So.) 50 Mylon Brown (6-6, 310, RFr. 81 Aron White (6-4, 242, Jr.) LG 78 Caleb Welchans (6-5, 305, RSo.) WELL-chens 89 Bruce Figgins (6-4, 265, Jr.) 57 Jabo Burrow 6-4, 290, RSo.) QB 11 Aaron Murray (6-1, 209, RFr.) C 71 Joey Bailey (6-4, 290, Sr.) 14 Hutson Mason (6-3, 191, Fr.) 56 James Kittredge (6-3, 275, Fr. ) FB 49 Shaun Chapas (6-2, 240, Sr.) CHAP-us RG 72 Kyle Fischer (6-6, 305, Jr.) 48 Fred Munzenmaier (6-2, 240, Sr.) MUN-zen-meyer 60 Logan Stewart (6-4, 290, Fr.) TB 4 Caleb King (5-11, 217, Jr.) RT 62 Ryan Seymour (6-6, 315, RSo.) 3 Washaun Ealey (5-11, 215, So.) 78 Caleb Welchans (6-5, 305, RSo.) WELL-chens 30 Carlton Thomas (5-7, 170, RSo.) FLK 8 A.J.