Windfall
Quick hits…
Big week and I can’t imagine there being more going on…
Blackout, Munson’s retirement, ESPN Gameday in town for the 1st time in 10 years…oh, and a classic SEC battle between two top 10 teams, jus the 9th top 10 showdown in Sanford history. I fully expect a really, really raucous crowd for this one. I can’t imagine the emotion in that place when Munson’s voice comes over the speakers in pre-game…goosebumps I say.
I haven’t heard yet where Gameday is going to set up and my guess would be Reid quad just because it’s close to the stadium and I’m pretty sure it’s a family friendly zone, meaning no one uses it. Given the inability to use Tate due to construciton, my personal choice would be to put the stage just south of the intersection of Sanford and Baldwin. You could still have the stadium in the background and the crowd couls spill down Baldwin as well as go up the hill towards North Campus. The only problem with that spot is it couldn’t be set up prior to Friday afternoon due to bus traffic. The nice thing is it wouldn’t limit traffic on game day as Baldwin is mostly closed already and there are still ways around that intersection on foot. It would present some really cool aerial shots as well. Anyway, just my thoughts.
- Yes, Bama’s coach did say that we were wearing black because we were going to a funeral. He just doesn’t know who’s it is. To his credit, it was said at practice and I’m sure our guys say stuff like that all the time. Probably the reason we close practices.
- AJ Harmon’s move to OL was probably eventual, but it would’ve been nice if it had happened as soon as he arrived. If he had started out there, he would likely have been in the playing rotation by now. Excellent move for down the road.
- You knew it was coming eventually but Munson’s announcement still hits hard. The way he phased himself out makes this easier but I wish his last called game had been something more significant than Central Michigan. Somehow just doesn’t seem right.
i read online today that they will set up behind Myer’s Hall. is that a good location?
Thanks Jody, can’t get enough this week. Anybody else really concerned about the effects of last weeks travel on this weeks game.
Myers quad makes some sense just because of size but it’s not overly attractive unless they’ve done a major face lift to that area. I know they renovated the inside of those dorms a few years back, not sure on the outside. It’s a large area though. It’s a 5 minute walk to the stadium from there, just walk past physics and you’re on the bridge. It’s on south campus though which isn’t overly attractive. My 2nd pick would’ve been to set up on College downtown with the Arch and north campus as the backdrop. THAT would’ve been very unique.
As to travel being a concern, I wouldn’t worry too much, the coaches laxed up on the Sunday requirements so I think we’re looking at a relatively fresh group. I LOVE Richt asking them for just 7 more days and then we rest. Just perfect.
Actually, i am quite concerned about the travel. I saw a quote from Stafford in the AJC about how he is still tired.
Thank god it is a 7:45 night game.
Jody – thanks for the write-ups. Nothing compares.
word- this is going to be the greatest saturday ever. i may paint my whole body black. come on D-line don’t let us down now baby!
love the hard work jody.
i wouldn’t be concerned about stafford being tired. the team is young (18,19,20 year olds). when you are that young, you bounce back quick. also, this is the biggest game of the year! everyone will be jacked up!
Jody, your write-ups are one of the best parts of the season for me. Thanks for the hard work and committment it takes to do the great job week after week. THANKS! Go DAWGS !!!