Georgia on my mind

The fact is that entering game four, we still have not the slightest idea of what to expect from the Buffs. Through the first three matches this team has been perfectly schizophrenic. They play either stunningly brilliantly or oh-my-god awfully for extended stretches but rarely are they simply mediocre. You have no idea how they will show up for the Georgia game. Therefore forecast and cogent analysis is but a fool's errand and I can't be bothered with such.

Instead I will regale you with thoughts and predictions about the circumstances and environment surrounding the tilt. I call this segment:

Grab Bag of Random Thoughts by an Over-tired, Wannabe Sports Blogger.

Vamos!

Black Out:

The kind in which a rabid crowd, joins in wearing solid black

throughout the stadium for a night game. Creates an eery abyss like sensation for visiting coaches (see Bill Steward circa 2008). Also, drunks will be present and undoubtedly black out. Double entendre, thy name is CU Sports Marketing.

Champions:

The CU 1990 National Championship Team will be commemorated at halftime. Was it really 20 years ago? The images remain crystal clear in my mind. It was an incredible team and a thrilling if bizarre season. Twill be an honor to salute them once again and be reminded that, yes indeed, it can happen at CU. Fitting too that we host Georgia for this event. Good UGA folk despise Georgia Tech with whom we shared the title thanks to that sonofabitch Tom Osborne (spits on ground)! If there is one thing that Buffs and Bulldogs can agree upon, it's that Nebraska ruins everything.

Battle of the Embattled Coaches:

Georgia's Mark Richt has had an incredibly successful 9 year career at UGA where he has won the SEC twice and averaged 10 wins per season during his tenure. But alas, Richt's 2010 squad is off to a rough 1-3 start and suddenly his seat is hot. A loss in Boulder may in fact seal his fate.

If it makes Richt feel better, his opponent's seat is positively on fire despite his current season record of 2-1. Dan Hawkin's reign in Boulder has thus far been marked by regrettable quotes, terrible hair styles and the characteristic self-immolation fuck-upery which has become known as either "Hawkism" or "shooting oneself in the dick", depending on who you ask.

Mascots:

Two of the most iconic of all college mascots will grace the turf of Folsom on Saturday evening. Uga, the adorable if slobbery bulldog mascot of Georgia will lead his team onto the field and inspire "awwww"s from cute girls throughout the stadium. Meanwhile Ralphie the gigantic, untamed beast will lead her team onto the field and inspire terror among the visiting flat-landers.

Fans:

Honestly, I can't say that I have ever met a Georgia fan. I have no basis to assume that they are anything but intelligent, polite, charming and attractive football enthusiasts from the South who will impress us with their knowledge and quiet dignity. But instead I will assume that every single one of them will be more or less this guy I found on the Internet. Research, I do it!

Meanwhile, the CU fans will be gracious hosts, scholars of the game, beacons of integrity and, (obviously) embarrassingly gorgeous.

The End:

So there you have it, this week's installment of piercing insight. I suggest you sit down now and have a cold drink to recover from having your mind blown. Take as much time as you need, your boss and co-workers will wait.