Category Archives: UGA

Riddle Me This, Riddle Me That

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So, we are all fairly familiar that a new Georgia transfer, expected to be a contributor to the defensive secondary, ran afoul of the law down in Glynn County in May. It seemed our long season of off season issues were about to begin. Well, we’ve now had two issues with Dawgs dismissed.

“The defendant is a 19-year old university student with no criminal record and who volunteered with ‘Where Colors Shine,’ a program to help children with cancer,” according to the state’s motion on July 2 that was signed by assistant district attorney James Abely. “On May 8, 2026, the defendant was the driver of a vehicle; there was a vape device in the rear seat area of the vehicle—outside of the defendant’s reach. The vape liquid may have contained THC. The State is unable to determine the THC level, if any of the liquid. Additionally, the GBI lab is not currently measuring the THC levels of such liquids.

Riddle had told police there was no marijuana in the vehicle but later explained that there was, the police report said.

A July 1 warrant for dismissal listed all three charges against Riddle, including the speeding charge, as now being dismissed.

Odd, he admitted to it, but seemingly his good character contributed to the dropped charges, similar to Zachariah Branch’s background helping in his case.

Or maybe the NIL war chest is making its way around to legal offices near you.

Adding to the Coffins

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Er, I mean, coffers. Looks like Tennessee and Tech are finding ways to bolster their funds. First, in Knoxville, where they may be adding a page from the Braves organization’s playbook to add a Battery-like entertainment district to Kneeland.

In a GTPRefugees exclusive, I’ve obtained an artists rendering of the plan:

Meanwhike, at the North Avenue Trade Center, they’re finally noticing sports. Girls are next.

Good for them. I didn’t know people could raise so much money with a combined 0-17 record over these many years against Georgia. Let’s ensure we help them raise more money next year, shall we?

Fear and Loafing in Boulder

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Kirby has an eye for development, does he not?

I can’t think of a quality signal caller who wouldn’t at least be curious about the opposing defense and their tendencies. I did say “quality”.

I have plenty of time to watch film now that I’m unemployed.

Something tells me we don’t miss much when JuJu took his services west, no?

Georgia Takeover at SEC Network Set for July 7th

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Just a PSA, but if you’re in the house tomorrow and have nothing to do, the annual takeover day of the SEC Network kicks off tonight at midnight and runs all day tomorrow. Scheduled for replay:

12am – M Basketball: Auburn at Georgia (2026)
2am – Baseball: Texas vs. Georgia (2026 CWS; Game 4)
5am – W Soccer: North Carolina at Georgia (2026)
7am – Gymnastics: LSU at Georgia (2026)
8:30am – Football: Ole Miss at Georgia (2025)
11:30am – W Basketball: Vanderbilt at Georgia (2026)
1:30pm – Baseball: Mississippi State at Georgia (2026 NCAA Super Regional; Game 2)
4:30pm – Softball: Georgia vs. Oklahoma (2026 NCAA Quarterfinal)
6:30pm – Football: Alabama vs. Georgia (2025 SEC Championship)
9:30pm – Track & Field: NCAA Championships (2026; Women’s Day 2)

I could watch the SEC Championship game against Alabama on repeat until the season starts, but that’s me. Enjoy, scamps.

Thursday Thought Provoker: Home Field Advantage

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After England’s win in Atlanta yesterday, they advance to the Group of 16 and face Mexico…in Mexico. If you wonder if that’s a home field advantage, check this stat out:

Yeah I’d say it is. Aside from the climate, the legation alone will make them gasp for air and have to snort oxygen. If you watched Mexico go to work on Monday, you’re aware that the elevation has zero effect on the home team. Good luck, Three Lions. Or bueno suerte, as they say.

Anyway, that got me to thinking…have you ever been to a game where there was a clear home field advantage for some reason? In my mind, I can think of a few, maybe Bryant Denny at night or LSU at night, or maybe this abomination:

Some are already calling South Carolina our trap game for 2026, mainly because whether it’s August at noon or December at night, it’s always a crisp 9000 degrees there with no discernible breeze.

So what say you? Can you think of a place where just playing at the venue makes it a tougher out?

Are They Talking About Sanford West?

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Lots of high praise for the Benz during the World Cup.

By Atlanta Stadium, I’m assuming they mean the home of Bulldogs. If they want to see a more outdoor and smaller version, they just need to drive up the street to Mark Richt field.

Woof.

Is 2026 the Year?

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In terms of talent management and retention, Kirby’s on the mother.

No doubt the most solid unit on the team is the defensive side of the ball, and seeing some guys coming back who’ve developed well in their time in Athens leaves on wondering what can be with this group.

There’s an embarrassment of talent on both sides of the ball, and both of the offensive and defensive sides of the ball are solid, although questionable in depth. There’s hardly a place out there where I can say we have an area of concern, although out biggest opponent (outside of the ACCPD) will be the one that’s plagued us for years: injuries.

Stay healthy, and there’s a high ceiling. Start losing guys at key positions, and the impact of NIL on roster management and stacking five stars may become apparent…but based on the graphic above, Kirby may have been quietly working the Kirby formula throughout the tumultuous NIL/Portal shifts that we’ve seen throughout the years.

What’s your ceiling and floor for the Dawgs this year? Who do you see being our trap game opponent, and why?

Feeding the Trees in the Portal

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I wonder if Wes is doing some good work in the portal again?

Yes, it seems like he has. Yesterday was a banner day for the Diamond Dawgs, as you can see here:

Let’s get back to Omaha and make a little more noise with the bats next time, mmkay?

Go Dawgs!

Your Golden Rhino

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Congratulations, and well-deserved.

I guess when you’re the only catcher in NCAA history to record 30 stolen bases and 30 homeruns in a season, you’re kinda special, huh?

For those keeping score, that’s Wes’s second Golden Spikes winner in three years. And Wes has only been with the program for three years.

A Tradition Like None, Other…At Tech, You Can Do That

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Getting a new uniform sponsor, getting new shades of shit.

Granted, we have our new Bulldog head thanks to our uniform sponsor, but I wonder if Tech is going to be able to still have all the unique and interesting uniform combinations when they take the field next year and lose.

Oh, I forgot, they’ve got Fernando Mendoza’s brother, so they’ll be winning a national championship, right.

Sorry, it must be brain fog…I was confusing Auburn with Tech. Both will be losing, but only one will claim a championship in something at year’s end.

Tech and Auburn suck. FTMFs.