Right now a monster is sleeping in Athens

The Philadelphia Eagles offense had its way with the New York Giants defense in the first half of tonight's featured NFL game and Mike Vick even got into the act.The Eagles took a 30-17 lead into the locker room, though the margin could have been much closer if the Giants' defenders had been more aware and picked up a McNabb fumble which initially appeared to be an incomplete pass with the score 24-17.Mike Vick got in on the action, as well, completing a 32-yard strike to DeSean Jackson to put the Eagles in close touchdown range and scoring on a later drive with a five-yard quarterback keeper around the left end.McNabb was also sharp in the first half, completing 9-of-15 for 142 yards and a score.Look for Eli Manning and the Giants to put pressure on the Eagles defense in the second half, but also expect Mike Vick to continue getting touches out of the Wildcat formation as we get closer to the NFL Playoffs where No.7 could play a big roll for an increasingly dangerous Philadelphia team.. I must have asked (screamed) "Why" 15 times in the 20-17 loss to the San Diego Chargers, as the Dallas Cowboys coaches showed once again how inept they are as a staff.Here is a list of some of the more prominent questions. Why Is Felix Jones Returning KickoffsYes, when healthy, Jones is the most electric player the Cowboys have. But if the coaches haven't noticed, he doesn't seem to have that same burst he had before his knee injury earlier this season. Why not give the duty to the speedy Kevin Ogletree or even Miles Austin and let Jones do what he does best run the rock. Why Is Jason Garrett the Cowboys Offensive Coordinator This is getting to be a tired argument, but one couldn't write about the struggles the Cowboys are going through without mentioning it.The Chargers came into the game giving up 5.5 yards-per-rush, but Garrett comes out firing with quarterback Tony Romo.It was obvious that the Cowboys could run at will, but it took until the third drive for Garrett to do it. Why waste two drives, go down 10-3 and lose momentum to a good Chargers teamThe Cowboys receivers aren't that good. The offensive line is old and doesn't do as well pass blocking. The Cowboys have three very good running backs. It should be a no-brainer. Run the $ ^ ball early and often. Why Run the Ball to the Exact Same Spot Four Times in a RowAfter Garrett realized that he probably should run the ball if the Cowboys were to have any chance of winning, the offense marched 72 yards down the field as the offensive line mauled the Chargers defensive line.From the 1-yard line, Garrett chose to run the ball behind Leonard Davis four times with Marion Barber.Yes, Garrett got a lot of flak for throwing the ball from the 1-yard line earlier in the year. Everyone wanted to know why they wouldn't use Barber in that situation.He still has to use some common sense. Running to the right with the same guy four times in a row makes absolutely no sense.A poor game plan inside the redzone has the Cowboys as one of the worst redzone offenses in the NFL.The most frustrating thing is that Garrett does have great redzone plays in his repertoire.He called a great play last week in which Austin went into motion behind Barber, who was lined up behind Romo. After faking the dive to Barber and then faking the pitch to Austin, the linebackers followed Austin and that opened up a clear path for Romo to find Roy Williams for a touchdown. Run it to a different side, or use a different player, or do aplay action after a run or two, but don't run it to the same spot four times! Why Don't the Cowboys Run ISO All the TimeI am not sure what I hate worse, the single running back in the backfield or the "Wild Hog" offense.Anyone watching the Cowboys offense can see that they almost always have positive yardage when fullback Deon Anderson is the lead blocker on running plays.Almost all negative yardage on running plays comes from the single back formation or the "Wild Hog". Again, this isn't rocket science.I understand that different formations make it hard on a defensive coordinator to prepare, but the single back formation is run too often by Garrett. Let's go back to the play calling of the Dynasty when Emmitt Smith went behind Daryl "Moose" Johnston. Why Run the Ball Wide with Marion Barber IIIBarber is not an east-to-west runner. Why call plays that forces him to run that way It just puts the offense in unmanageable second and third downs. Why Not Stretch the Defense with Miles AustinWhen is the last time you saw Romo throw it deep I am not saying go crazy with the deep ball, but just like sticking with the running game, you got to throw it deep if you want defenses to respect it.What happened to the double moves by the receivers and pump fakes we used to see Romo do often in games This offense is a passing friendly offense that is too conservative. Reminds me of the Redskins offense when Coach Jim Zorn was calling the plays. Why Not Throw It Deep on 2nd-and-1I am definitely a proponent of running the ball early to set up the pass, but you can't forget why you are running the ball.The Cowboys were running the ball very effectively in the third quarter, and after a nine yard run by Jones on first down, Garrett decided to give him the ball on a delayed draw for a one yard gain and the first down.A play action pass is the perfect call in this situation, because the defense is expecting a run. Something deep to Austin or Roy Williams would have been an excellent call.If it is an incomplete, the offense still has the confidence it can get one yard on 3rd-and-1 as they have been getting huge chunks on the ground up until that point. Why Do the Cowboys Cornerbacks Play 10-12 Yards off the Ball When It Is 3rd Down and "Mid Range" YardageIt would be impossible to remember how many times the Cowboys give up first downs because of this, but I would say it happens 3-4 times per game.When the corners play that far off the ball on 3rd down, with six to eight yards to go for a first down, all the quarterback has to do is throw it to the receivers on a slant and it is an easy pickings. There is no way for the corner to stop it from that distance. If he comes up hard to defend the slant, a double move will eat him alive and it will be a big gainer down the field. Why Can't the Cowboys Defense Get off the Field When It Needs ToDuring crunch time, the Cowboys always seems to be a play away from giving their team a chance to win. Unfortunately, they don't ever seem to be able to make that play. It is coaching It is the players Both Why Isn't David Buehler Getting a Chance To Kick Field GoalsRomo took over holding duties from punter Matt McBriar because it was the "holder's fault" that kicker Nick Folk had missed a field goal in each of the last four games.Make that five games, as Romo's holds didn't help.Missing field goals kills momentum, and obviously takes points off the board. The Cowboys can't afford a mental case at the kicker position if they want to have any chance of sneaking into the playoffs.. First off: The above title isinterchangeable.Call it "Swagger", if you'rereferring to the old school ways Georgia is going to run the ball down your throat and jam you at the line.Call it "Swagga" if you'rereferring to all the new kids on the block who bring a loaded gun of young, raw talent.Right now, a monster is sleeping in Athens.It is sleeping in the athletic dorms of East Campus, and lurking in the home locker room of Sanford Stadium. It has been tucked away for almost two years, and finally wants to come back out and play.So what is this beastWhat is it that has me staying up at night reworking a possible depth chart for next year, grinning foolishly and laughing heavily each timeIt's Aaron Murray It's Caleb King It's Washaun Ealy It's Branden Smith It's Brandon Boykin It's Orson Charles It's Da'Rick Rogers It's AJ Green It's all these names and dozens of others. So what shall we name it How about: Future. Pay attention to what's about to take place at Georgia over the next few years Don't blink, because it's so fast you might miss it.

Plain and simple: The Dawgs are STACKEDWhile this is not an article to bash Joe Cox or blame Willie Martinez, it is safe to say that our boys were mediocre this season. We couldn't run, only a few could catch, and it seems as if tackling was just a "waste of practice team" or something along those lines.It's all behind us now, and when you check out UGA's roster, you start to notice something: the senior class was small this year. It will pack prodigy widereceivers and a dual threat of running backs. It certainly won't forget veteran defenders or linemen, but most of all it will keep safe along the way a redshirt freshman at quarterback.What excites me most about this group is how hungry they are. They areembarrassed about Kentucky andTennessee, and they sure as hell don't want to talk about LSU or Florida. Revenge is a powerful word, and it's one i'm sure will be tossed around greatly over the next few months.Remember a time when Georgia won SEC Championships and dated the Sugar Bowl Remember when a quarterback named DJ Shockley scrambled his way into our hearts When a rap song could light up our sidelines and make a young man named Knowshon Moreno dance with the best of 'em When we could run out on a field and piss off Urban Meyer enough to write about it in a book When we could storm the field in black and make the town feel electricThat feeling is coming back.

The returning players are getting ready for a 2010 season of limitless boundaries. They want to show us what a powerhouse can look like.The University of Georgia feels young again. . On a rainy day in Oakland, you may just have heard the stirring around as busy people scramble for their last minute gifts. With Christmas approaching in weeks; everyone is surely storming the stores for thoughtful things to purchase. However, if you were in the McAfee Coliseum or anywhere near, you may have heard another sound today. A very different sound.The booes and jeers of Raider Nation, watching as JaMarcus Russell ran onto the field in the second half to start over the injured Bruce Gradkowski.Welcome to the implosion of our team, but this is nothing new, as such has been the case in most games that the third year quarterback has been in this season.