Threepac Daddy Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 And thus commences the lamentations and gnashing of teeth in Athens. With Washaun Ealey having already departed the Georgia program this offseason, the Bulldogs have now said good-bye (for 2011, at least) to their top two rushers from 2010, rushers that accounted for more than 1,200 yards on the ground and more than two-thirds of Georgia's rushing production. Though King never quite lived up to the recruiting hype that greeted him coming out of high school (and, like Ealey, ran into a few off-field snags along the way), his mostly-steady performances offered Mark Richt some kind of security blanket if hyped freshman Isaiah Crowell can't deliver the goods. Now, with the giant King-sized hole in the depth chart, the only other options at Bulldog tailback if Crowell isn't ready are uninspiring junior Carlton Thomas (4.25 yards per-carry a season ago, well behind Ealey and King) and redshirt freshman-slash-unknown quantity Ken Malcome.Back in June we placed Crowell at No. 32 in our CBSSports.com College Football 100 countdown of the sport's most influential figures, calling him "the most important true freshman in the SEC ... and possibly the country." Assuming Fischer's sources are correct, there's less reason than ever to back off that assessmenthttp://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/24156338/30521285The guy who broke the news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonettaDAWG Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 WOW I just read this and posted over on another thread, what a knucklehead move on his part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdogg Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 @C_King4: Somethings u cant control, and what seems bad right now might turn out good. Too all of my homeboyz hold UGA down don't let them brake u... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threepac Daddy Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 how hard is it to maintain a 2.0 GPA now a days? uga top 2 rbs are now gone and they have to lean heavily on their stud recruit now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepItDownHomeCuz Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 @C_King4: hold UGA down don't let them brake u...I think this tells the entire story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroubleDawg Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 how hard is it to maintain a 2.0 GPA now a days? uga top 2 rbs are now gone and they have to lean heavily on their stud recruit now.Crowell and Ken Malcome better be ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdogg Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 how hard is it to maintain a 2.0 GPA now a days? uga top 2 rbs are now gone and they have to lean heavily on their stud recruit now.How does the coaching staff allow this to happen? Should have been all over him to get his GPA up to standards. But....it still falls all on CK. What a moron if this is true. I guess Robinson was right when he said there were some players that were not 100% on board with the program. It may be a blessing to get these bums off the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbloodz Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 It's real easy to lose focus in college. Stay up and party all the time. Skip classes. Don't put time aside to study and do homework Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdogg Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 It's real easy to lose focus in college. Stay up and party all the time. Skip classes. Don't put time aside to study and do homeworkIf that is the reason for him failing, then good riddance. Probably why he never lived up to his full potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjb Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 What a shame. I really had high hopes for him this year. Just blows my mind how he could let this happen with all the opportunities he would have had this season.It was his last chance to make a name for himself. With washaun gone and his experience, he'd have gotten a lot of carries, especially early on. He really could have helped out his aspiration for the NFL with a solid season. Oh well. Best of luck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isosceles Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 @C_King4: Somethings u cant control, and what seems bad right now might turn out good. Too all of my homeboyz hold UGA down don't let them brake u...took me a second to realize this was a tweet (I don't tweet).but does the man really believe this was something out of his own control?too bad if he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDawg Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 It confirmed with UGA now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adkins Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 How does the coaching staff allow this to happen? Should have been all over him to get his GPA up to standards. But....it still falls all on CK. What a moron if this is true. I guess Robinson was right when he said there were some players that were not 100% on board with the program. It may be a blessing to get these bums off the team.I work in the student-athlete academic support department at Kennesaw State and I can tell you that sometimes even with the coaches breathing down a player's neck, as well as constant tutoring, the athlete just doesn't put in the effort to succeed. It's sad that King's gone but ultimately the responsibility for his failure rests with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdogg Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I work in the student-athlete academic support department at Kennesaw State and I can tell you that sometimes even with the coaches breathing down a player's neck, as well as constant tutoring, the athlete just doesn't put in the effort to succeed. It's sad that King's gone but ultimately the responsibility for his failure rests with him.100% agree. Its obvious he wasn't fully dedicated to giving his all for the team and himself. Good riddance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crap sandwich Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 When you don't show up and they reschedule and no show, Caleb what do you think was going to happen. Adios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
good2badawg Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 (edited) someone else already alluded to this thought on the CBS board, but could it be, that Richt has had at least an idea that this might happen. I mean it has been a lingering rumor for months. And, all that talk of Crowell's opportunities, the empty backfield gimmick, etc. Im not suggesting anything unethical on his part..but, it sure would make some sense in hindsight. Edited July 8, 2011 by good2badawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonHairyDawg Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 i feel bad for him, but i don't. when you're given chance after chance after chance after chance........................... just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottp12 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I think this tells the entire storyHaha no he meant brake, like don't let them push the brakes and slow you down. But if he was smart enough to use that pun he prolly would have had above a 2.0. never mind! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonHairyDawg Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 @C_King4: hold UGA down don't let them brake ui don't think this is just an error in typing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
good2badawg Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I dont like kicking a guy when he is down, especially one of our own. But, man youd have to think he has had every chance in the world to turn this around. I just hope he learns to take advantage of the opportunities he is given. We have all made ignorant choices and suffered consequences,. prayerfully, we all learn from them. God bless ya CK4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octdawg Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 (edited) Big blow, but I'm not surprised. Remember Caleb transferred to GAC in high school so he wouldn't have to take the HS graduation test knowing he would fail it. Edited July 8, 2011 by octdawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAbred Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 With as much blocking the backs need to do in our passing game, this really worries me. This is on top of a thin and unproven line. Even if King wasn't the guy, he knew what to do and could help in showing others what to do. Boo and Crow, carpe diem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottp12 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Big blow, but I'm not surprised. Remember Caleb transferred to GAC in high school so he wouldn't have to take the HS graduation test knowing he would fail it.Wow I never knew this. Seriously the math, social studies, and reading parts were probably the easiest tests I have ever taken. That is crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I was watching ESPN and I heard the news that King has let us and himself down. Again.Crowell is going to be the man whether he wants to or not now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocgurls Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I don't understand the need to pile on this young man. He failed himself as it is his future that is affected. The rest of us may have to suffer because our team lost but we still have a life, career, family etc to go back to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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