Do recruits read the boards at UGA?

[PSURAHJ]

I have peeked at the UGA Rivals board over the years. It's a very active board and I've noticed that you can almost always find a thread on there like the one linked. Yet somehow they always get these great black players at that school.

On this board everyone always freaks out that certain threads could offend potential recruits. How come this doesn't stop UGA from always pulling in top classes when their fans are so open with their feelings?. It's not that they aren't entitled to have these thoughts but I'm just puzzled why it seems to be so accepted there?

I admit that I don't know much about living in the South so maybe things are just different there and I wouldn't get it.

"Y'all pulling for Kentucky or the white boys?"

 

[LionJim]

Dang. **

ftg

 

[lionlurker]

I'm going to take a wild guess, and say that a lot of them

don't read much of anything.

 

[Ten Thousan Marbles]

Probably anybody who would object was bullied off that board long ago. Others, seeing it...just stay away.

We have our own here. They get a pass here, because they are not as blatant about it.

 

[OhioLion]

That board is full of pure southern ignorance. A post once discussed media

being unfair.
I threw my two cents in and attempted to argue the OP was arguing the same as what happened in PS with Joe and all. I was absolutely crucified.
And, the racial hate is truly unbelievable.

OL

 

[bmw199]

Just a fun FYI

If you read the OP's post out loud with a real thick southern accent it is hilarious.

 

[LionJim]

^^^^Spot on times 10,000. ^^^^^^^^^^ *****

Originally posted by Ten Thousan Marbles:

Probably anybody who would object was bullied off that board long ago. Others, seeing it...just stay away.

We have our own here. They get a pass here, because they are not as blatant about it.

 

[70Sixers]

The DawgChat is legendary for their content. It's a free for all. I've seen way worse threads over there.

They lack tact. As pointed out in this thread, we have a handful of posters who may share the beliefs in that thread but to their credit our board members (generally) choose their words more carefully. "On White' Consin"? Gimme a freakin' break.

As for recruits, who knows? There's an Ole Miss board and some others just as blatant as the UGA Rivals board but they still pull in a ton of black athletes. I assume that even if the recruits and their families read those boards they somehow convince themselves that it's just an isolated few and overlook it.

 

[PSUriseANDfire]

That thread is amazing. I'll admit that I am rooting for and picked Whiteconsin to win it all but WOW.

I never seen anything close to that here.

 

[psu00]

I think most of it is an anti Kentucky basketball stance in the SEC (much like an anti Ohio St stance at big ten schools due to their dominance). I agree at the least they lack tact in posting (or just don't care). I don't think players get turned on or off to a school by anonymous message boards (as much as some here panic about it anytime someone criticizes a Psu player or coach). I think most kids were fans of the school they go to and a few nutty posters aren't changing their opinion one way or the other. Hell, there's a student facing like 6 years in jail at Mississippi for putting a noose over the head of a campus statue memorializing the first black student there. (I think 3-4 kids were involved claiming it was a joke). There will still be plenty of black athletes going to Mississippi this year. Same goes for Georgia (the home state of that Mississippi student IIRC).

 

[psute]

Look at the top under Dawgchat. That board is not moderated. I tried to cut/paste, would not let me...

 

[FSUATT]

Originally posted by 70Sixers:

The DawgChat is legendary for their content. It's a free for all. I've seen way worse threads over there.

They lack tact. As pointed out in this thread, we have a handful of posters who may share the beliefs in that thread but to their credit our board members (generally) choose their words more carefully. "On White' Consin"? Gimme a freakin' break.

As for recruits, who knows? There's an Ole Miss board and some others just as blatant as the UGA Rivals board but they still pull in a ton of black athletes. I assume that even if the recruits and their families read those boards they somehow convince themselves that it's just an isolated few and overlook it.

Yes, there is nothing like the Dawgchat. You will find all kinds of sexist, racist, and anti-gay comments. Politically, they are far right, and every other post is about Obama. Speaking of posts, they seem to be in a contest to see who can post the most (you will see 20 different posts about the same topic). There are about 10 posters who are responsible for 95% of the posts on that board, and there is no reasoning whith them, so don't waste your time. I like to visit there periodically for a good laugh.

If recruits are smart, they should stay away from all message boards (well, maybe with the exception of BWI and Warchant).

BTW, are you guys happy with Dr. Barron so far as your prez?
This post was edited on 3/31 2:13 PM by FSUATT

 

[bmw199]

Yea Hands Up Harry is a real hoot.