Knowshon and Stafford Reportedly Bailing on Athens: Where Boobs Are Fun
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Matthew Stafford and Knowshon Moreno are set to make a joint announcement at 2 this afternoon. But word from Bulldog faithful is that both are gone. Meaning now the only question is, what do Georgia fans think about the Stafford and Knowshon era?
Because when you get right down to it neither guy really accomplished very much. Neither ever won the SEC East or played in an SEC Championship Game. They were part of the Georgia team that waxed Hawai'i in the Sugar Bowl but otherwise, what did they really accomplish? They lost their final home game to a bitter state rival, got waxed in three big games this year after beginning the season ranked number one in the country; Stafford went 1-2 against Tennessee (the fact that Tereshinsky ever played is on him) and Florida. Moreno redshirted his first year (think that one might be regretted?) and only played two seasons of football. During that time he was electrifying but, still, it was only two years.
The expectations were high, perhaps too high, but neither man came close to matching what fans hoped for. Now you may be saying, that's because Willie Martinez sucks. And you might be correct about that. Clearly Georgia fans want these two guys back but if they truly leave, will they really be that fondly remembered?
To me Matthew Stafford will always be the slightly pudgy kid who is amazing at little league baseball but would rather build sandcastles in the dugout. This persona should fit him well with the, shudder, Detroit Lions. I'll tell you this much, boobs aren't fun in Detroit.
As for Knowshon, it's time for Georgia fans to anoint the next Herschel.
On a broader scale, if Tebow and Harvin left as well how wide open would the SEC be next year? I'll tell you....Ole Miss would be the returning favorite to win the league.
What?
Yeah, exactly.
We're trending towards the greatest collection of unproven SEC teams that have ever existed. 2009 should be interesting, very interesting. Labels: knowshon moreno matthew stafford going pro claynation athens where boobs are fun
Posted by Clay Travis at 10:02 AM
 
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I'll remember their era fondly. They may not have won the east but they did finish 2nd in the country and I'll always remember that win against Florida.
I think it was a case of 'doing less with more' the last few years, as opposed to the '02 team that seemed to be an extreme case of 3 star over achievers. One day I'd like to have it all: talent, passion, and coaching.