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It was pointed out below, but bears repeating, as people either didn't see it or ignored it. I'm not defending Day's past comments on the subject, but this time, I can't really fault him. Klatt put out a welcome mat for Day to complain about targeting, and Day declined. Then Klatt dropped all pretense and basically came right out and said he was trying to prod Day into bringing it up, and so brought it up himself. And even then, Day initially tried to deflect it. It was only when specifically asked that he gave an opinion on the targeting rule.
I'm not a Ryan Day fan. I think the comment that he ultimately did give was pretty silly, and sure, he could have done more not to make it comes across as a grievance. But all in all, I find this story pretty overblown at this point.
That's why he lost to Michigan 2 years in a row. Lol
But, They don't have to worry. They still have ESPN, Herbstreit and Davis to tote water for em and push em into the CFP. They've already started, with attempting to shape the narrative around Bama, Michigan and OSU.
If any of those teams are on the bubble...ESPN will launch the "Mother of all hype campaigns", to make sure they are selected. That's been their M.O. going back 25 to 30 years.
Let's just call the OSU whining what it is, sour grapes. I actually was very impressed by Bullard's hit. It was textbook imo on how to lower your shoulder and not use your head and he did it at full speed. It was a very heads up play (pardon the pun).
Kirby's makin' em all look kinda foolish.
He knocked the armor off of "Alabama & Nick Saban"...and, Saban's been cryin' in public about a number of things, ever since. Lol...Kirby broke him.
Harbaugh is damaged, too. But, he seems to be a little tougher than Saban and Day. Has a little thicker skin.
Now, Ryan Day and OSU appear to be broken, too. Day...and Saban...and Harbaugh...and, Jimbo Fisher have to actually live up to all the free publicity and hype they've been receiving from ESPN at no cost to them.
Lol...Kirby's conquests are only just beginning. He has to destroy 30 to 40 years of Bama/Big10 hype. And, leave NO DOUBT, that UGA is King of the mountain top and all roads lead through Athens, Ga..
Good context E_Roc about Klatt seemingly trying to goad Day into addressing an issue that, I’m going to give Day some credit here- he probably would like to move on from with a new season fast approaching. Day is an interesting dude- seems like a good coach overall (whining after the Peach Bowl loss notwithstanding) and is definitely an elite recruiter. In fact, he’s an elite recruiter to the extent that’s partly why he’s under so much pressure at Ohio State to break through and win a natty. This will be his fifth full season at Ohio State, and it took Kirby Smart until in his sixth year before finally breaking through and winning his first, and both coaches suffered heartbreaking losses in the CFP. Kirby has talked about the lessons he learned and adjustments he’s made as head coach… as someone who’s always kinda liked OSU (maybe it’s the colors), it will be interesting to see how they do this year and if Day makes the adjustments needed to get over the hump… or if OSU loses their patience and fires him. God knows he’s amassed enough talent to break through. Hopefully a Dawgs threepeat keeps them waiting a while longer, but if somehow we’re not playing for another natty this season and OSU is, just out of respect for the game they gave us in the Peach Bowl, I’ll probably be pulling for them.
How was it an errant pass when it hit the WR right in the hands? Look at it again. It was off his back foot with 3 guys chasing him right into the hands of a WR who was standing at the edge of the end zone surrounded by defenders. Again, Harrison Jr was surrounded by defenders and Stroud got it right in his hands while running backwards and throwing off his back foot. It took perfect timing AND an incredible play by Bullard to knock the ball out - and the WR out in the process but hey it's a contact sport and if you don't want contact there's always chess - and save a sure TD that would have clinched the game. Go after Ryan Day all you want - especially since his terrible playcalling on the last drive prevented them from getting into better field goal range - but CJ Stroud showed why he was the #2 overall pick on that throw.
But UGA fans bashing opposing fanbases is a bit rich. I still remember all the grievances from 2007, when the 2nd place team in the SEC East with no wins against elite teams somehow deserved to play for a national title over two teams with better records "just because."
I also remember 2010 UGA fans frothing mad over Nick Fairley's laying similar hits. Yes, being on the receiving end is different.
I remember 2012 UGA fans blaming the referees - and not the OL or defense - for the SEC title game loss to Bama.
2017 UGA fans? Same. The refs were somehow responsible for UGA's having a true freshman QB with an average arm and absolutely no playmakers at WR, especially after Javon Wims - UGA's only WR over 6 feet tall - got hurt. Amazingly putting Jacob Eason's cannon arm in and letting him fling it downfield to Mecole Hardman's 4.33 40 was a lesser option than letting a clearly out of his depth Jake Fromm go 3 and out and occasionally turn the ball over for nearly the entire 2nd half plus overtime ... but nah blame the same zebras that chose not to call a personal foul (there are more PFs than just targeting folks) on Bullard and give Ohio State a 1st down on the 1 yard line with a mobile QB. Personally I agree with the no-call, but my issue is UGA fans who believe that every possible judgment call should go for their team and against the other team, as if it is Valdosta High School home games in the 1980s or something.
2018 UGA fans? See 2007. A 2 loss team - including a blowout one to LSU, making UGA the third best team in the SEC - whose sole victories against ranked teams came against 3 loss Kentucky and Florida teams "because reasons." Even the "we had a close loss to CLEARLY the best team in the country" idea fell apart with Alabama 16 Clemson 44 (and this was with Clemson taking a knee on 1st and goal).
Sorry but complaining about the best player on your team getting knocked out is completely different from claiming that your 2 loss team that had bad losses yet beat absolutely nobody is somehow actually one of the best teams in the country (and doing it twice: 2007 and 2018).
Ryan Day needs to focus more on his beard, and less on Georgia. 😛
GO DAWGS!
What's your point? Just sayin'...that was a whole lot of talkin' about UGA...without really saying anything. Are you saying other fanbases "don't complain"? Lol...that's ludicrous.
Amazing...that people come to a "Dawg Fansite" and expect to see people cheering the Dawgs' rivals on. Especially when it's all BS.
And, Bless your heart...it appears you may be suffering from some sort of brain disorder. Your memory has almost completely failed you. I won't get into specifics...you won't remember, anyway. Lol
Was Bullard another one of those 3 star kids? I think he was. The identification of elite talent that is way undervalued and then developing that is amazing at Georgia. It seems like Alabama takes far less lower rated guys than we do. Not sure if that is a product of not doing their own evaluations or trusting outside evaluations more than we do? Regardless, it is pretty remarkable some of the '3 Stars' we have gotten over the years.
Watchingthe replay the other day, I saw a UGA lineman on that last drive by OS get tackled to the ground as he was pass rudhing with the OL's arms wrapped completely around him in a bear hug as theywere both lying on the ground and it wasn't called?
THey(OL) held virtually the whole game and the refs allowed it! ANd Day wants to talk about one questionable call? LOL!
To your point it was pretty atrocious. They did call 1 holding but could of called a bunch more. Kirby alluded to this very discreetly by saying, "I don't know what happens in the playoff but defenses don't seem to be able to stop these high powered offenses." I know I am paraphrasing but the powers that be want high scoring games for eyeballs. That is why only having a great defense is not enough. You have to be able to score to make the tv guys happy.
It was a clean hit that every defensive back from junior football to the nfl would like to be able to deliver. Go Dawgs!!!
Man, you need to move on from the distant past brother. UGA is not chasing their 1st Natty since 1980 now OK? Times have changed, Factors have changed. Everything has changed. College football has changed. Do you know that UGA has a different HC now? A new EVERYTHING now? 2007? Really?! Might as well go back to 1981 and 82! Time to move into 2023 man. Its all different. Everything is different.
One last thing, it was a legal hit on Harrison, not illegal. OSU coach and fans whining about an AWESOME TIMELY PLAY, something totally legal and you want to come back and hit on UGA fans when they were chasing the dream and had legit beefs? UGA fans were not like OMG that hit was so perfect in every way, but it was at such a pivotal time in the game and it was just so hard that they should have called a penalty anyway? Up yours Sunshine
You know that's right! Hell...that's the ONLY thing that Day regrets. His guys don't hit as hard as the Dawgs. That's why the referees had to change the rules on holding...for one side, in the CFP. To even it up a little bit.
UGA "out-physical'd", a BIG10 Team...again! I could've sworn, I saw Day taking notes on the sideline.....
[Note to self]...learn to play defense with the ferocity of a Georgia Bulldog...the junkyard kind. [Sincerely...Ryan]