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Bulldogs wrap up another week of spring practice

Tate Ratledge Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (51) during the Bulldogs’ practice session in Athens, Ga., on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. (Photo by Tony Walsh) (Tony Walsh)
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The Georgia Bulldogs are nearing the halfway point of spring football practice and are closing in on the April 15 G-Day Game. The Dogs open the regular season and begin their quest for a third straight national championship on September 2 in Sanford Stadium vs the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks.

From Julia Maenius, UGA Sports Communications...

University of Georgia football players Chaz Chambliss and Xavier Truss spoke with the media on Thursday evening after practice and offered the following comments about spring practices.

#32 Chaz Chambliss | Jr. | OLB

On now being a veteran among the outside linebackers...

“I mean it’s kind of weird because I had Robert Beal Jr. and Nolan Smith. All those guys were older than me or at the age I am right now when I came in. Right now, it’s just embracing that role and trying to help the young guys.”

On lessons taken from the graduating seniors...

“Just being there for the young guys like they were for me. They were there for me and helped me get through all the times as a freshman because that’s a long journey to where you get to playing shape.”

On his focus this spring to improve..

“Being more fluid in my coverage and also just perfecting the pass-rush.”

#73 Xavier Truss | Sr. | OL

On his journey since coming to Georgia...

“It has been a long journey. For the last almost five years now, I have been on a crazy and incredible ride. I have made so many different relationships over the past five years and have learned so much, even at my position with a lot of different position coaches. These last five years have been a blessing to my own personal growth.”

On the depth of the returners on the offensive line...

“I think it is definitely important. I think it gives us a leg up. There is a lot of maturity and a lot experience on our offensive line, especially having Tate (Ratledge), Sederick (Van Pran) and myself and all of the guys back, even (Amarius) Mims. It is a huge help. This will be a great year for Mims. If we all just work hard, it will work out.”

On what areas of the game he is focusing on during the spring...

“This spring I have been working on, in my pass set, throwing my hands, punching and staying low. Last year we had a really good year, pass protection wise. For me, watching the little things on film, I definitely played a little too high. Even in the run game, I played high. It is harder for me, being tall, to stay low and being interior. Focusing on staying low and continuing to drive my feet. In the run game, my combo blocking and making sure I am staying low and square. That way when we have combo blocks in a game, it is easy and looks effortless.”

Tim Bryant

Tim Bryant

Tim Bryant hosts Georgia's Morning News, 6-10 weekday mornings on 98.7FM & AM 1340 WGAU in Athens.

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