Super Bowl presence is nice, but Georgia has longed banked on a powerful NFL presence

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ATLANTA — Georgia has gotten a lot of love this week during all the Super Bowl lead-up. Patriots coach Bill Belichick and several Super Bowl players have lauded the Bulldogs’ football program and Kirby Smart specifically for his football acumen and training methods. And, of course, the mere presence of Todd Gurley and Sony Michel as the premier backs for the respective participant teams — plus Nick Chubb’s heavy involvement in pregame press this week — is a walking billboard for UGA’s rep as Running Back University (RBU).

As good as all that is for Georgia’s brand, it’s really not the platform of this year’s Super Bowl that will allow the Bulldogs to recruit on an elite level. The school’s overall presence and regular impact in the NFL has been taking care of that for a while.

My old friend David Ching drills down effectively on that point in a recent article he did for Forbes magazine. Alabama has the strongest reputation for regularly placing players in the league, and deservedly so. Ching reports that seven of Bama’s alums are among the 10 highest-paid players at their position. Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones tops the list at $12.9 million.

But Georgia is not far off at all. It has just one less at six.

And Ching points out another financial stat that might even trump the Crimson Tide in terms of validation for producing elite professional talent. That is, no school has more alums among the NFL’s highest earners than the Bulldogs. UGA produced four of the league’s top 50 salaries in 2018: No. 2-ranked Matthew Stafford, who made $26.5 million in 2018 as quarterback of the Detroit Lions; No. 15 Justin Houston, defensive end of the Kansas City Chiefs and the highest-paid non-quarterback on the list at $20.6 million; No. 33 Geno Atkins, who made $15.1 million as a defensive tackle in Cincinnati; and No. 45, wide receiver A.J. Green, also of the Bengals ($13.8 million).

That’s a lot of jack from just four alums — $76 million, in fact.

I know UGA’s Terry College of Business produces a lot of impressive talent year after year, but I’m guessing its graduates aren’t pulling down quite that much cash within a decade of leaving a school. That’s at least one factoid Georgia has over Alabama, which did not have a player in the top 50 in salary this season. Believe it or not, Jones’ salary came in “only” at 56th. Then again, the Tide had an alum among the NFL’s top 10 highest-paid players at five different positions.

Which brings us back to recruiting (doesn’t everything?). We’ve long lauded the University of Georgia for the tremendous educational and social experience it provides. It is an exceptional school in every way, and not just a football factory. But when you’re recruiting at the level that Smart and the Bulldogs currently are, and you’re trying to trying to achieve what they’re trying to achieve right now, the players they’re interacting with aren’t as interested in what degree they can earn. They’re more interested in what they can earn when they leave.

This not a new concept, of course. Georgia has been rocking its good-path-to-the-NFL reputation ever since Frank Sinkwich and Charley Trippi each became No. 1 overall picks in 1943 and ’45, respectively. The Bulldogs devote 15 pages of their 216-page media guide to detailing their rich NFL history. That’s how we know that they have produced 34 first-round draft choices over the years, that they produced three first-rounders last year alone (really four if one considers Nick Chubb’s impact after being the third pick of second round), and that they’ve had four No. 1 overall picks.

As for the Super Bowl, it doesn’t hurt to have a rich history in that game either, and Georgia certainly does. In fact, the Bulldogs this year extended their SEC-leading streak to 18 straight seasons of having a former player participate in the Super Bowl. Georgia could distinguish itself even further as an NFL talent producer should one of its lettermen claim Super Bowl MVP honors.

Only Georgia and Southern Cal have had three different alums claim the outstanding player trophy. Former Bulldogs Jake Scott, Terrell Davis and Hines Ward, and the Trojans with Lynn Swann, Marcus Allen and Malcolm Smith. Michigan claims four Super Bowl MVP winners, but Tom Brady has accounted for three of those. Likewise, Alabama players have won it three times, but twice by Bart Starr.

With Gurley and Michel as the featured backs in Sunday’s game, the odds are certainly good that could happen. If it does, expect another page in Georgia’s media guide.

Regardless, the Bulldogs are already taking advantage of their NFL presence in recruiting. In fact, UGA sports communication specialist Steven Colquitt has come up with a pretty decent all-Georgia NFL team from this past season’s roster (accepting some injured reserves as starters).

See what you think:

QB: Matthew Stafford
RB: Todd Gurley, Nick Chubb, Sony Michel
OL: David Andrews, Clint Boling, Cordy Glenn, Ben Jones, Tyler Catalina, Isaiah Wynn
TE: Ben Watson, Orson Charles
WR: A.J. Green, Chris Conley, Isaiah McKenzie, Javon Wims
DL: Geno Atkins, Abry Jones, John Jenkins, Justin Houston
ILB: Thomas Davis, Roquan Smith, Ramik Wilson
OLB: Leonard Floyd, Lorenzo Carter, Alec Ogletree, Jordan Jenkins
DB: Shawn Williams, Reshad Jones, Corey Moore, Maurice Smith
PR/KOR: Isaiah McKenzie

The Bulldogs are hurting a little for kickers and punters at the moment. Otherwise, a pretty good squad.

Super Bowl LIII kicks off on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium (TV: CBS; radio: 92.9-FM The Game).

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Dance event to raise money for Athens beautification efforts

The Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful organization is holding a Saturday fundraiser in downtown Athens: the 10th annual Dirty Dance Event is set for 5 o’clock at the Little Kings Shuffle Club. From KAACB… Bring your family and friends down to Little Kings Shuffle Club in downtown Athens on August 24, 2019 to give litter the hustle! KACCB is hosting its 10th annual DIRTY DANCE BENEFIT. This event will raise funds for KACCB’s mission of working toward a cleaner, more beautiful environment. It's time to show your support for the organization that provides Athens with daffodil plantings on the loop, the Litter Hotline, Christmas tree recycling, the Community Toolshed, Adopt-A-Highway, cigarette butt receptacles, school planting and beautification…and many other initiatives! The event will start at 5:00 PM and will feature dinner for sale. Dance performances are scheduled throughout the night, but there will be plenty of time for you and your kids to shake it yourselves! Face Painting and a photo booth will be available. Volunteers will be on hand to craft with kids and there will be a great raffle for family themed gift baskets, $1 per ticket! A $5.00 suggested donation (and $3.00 for kids) will grant you access into this fun, family event. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Find more information at keepathensbeautiful.org. We hope to see you and your family there!
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UGA Soccer drops opener

--- A late second half goal pushed Purdue over the Georgia soccer team, 1-0, in the season opener at Folk Field on Thursday night. “It was a tough game,” Georgia head coach Billy Lesesne said. “We fought hard and had some good battling out there, but just didn’t get the result we were after. Purdue is a good team and this is a tough atmosphere to play in. I thought the game was pretty even for most of it and then they got a late goal. We played hard throughout, but we weren’t as clinical in the final third as we need to be. We lost a little bit of our shape in midfield, but there were bright spots. There are things we need to work on to improve. We have to regroup over the next couple of days to prepare for our home opener on Sunday against Binghamton.” With a matured team filling the pitch for the 2019 season, Haley Sorrell is the only freshman that made her starting lineup debut in the season opener. Three other rookies played against the Boilermakers, including Chloe Chapman, Jocelyn Hugo, and Mallie McKenzie. To start, the Bulldogs (0-1) commanded the field, controlling possession and keeping the Boilermakers outside of the final third. A foul outside the box gave Reagan Glisson a free kick opportunity at the 21-minute mark, which went into the hands of the goalkeeper. The junior forward finished the game with three shots, two on target. The Boilermakers (1-0) took their first shot of the game with 10 minutes left in the first half. Both teams turned up the energy in the second half. With about 20 minutes left in the game, Bella Ponzi took a shot outside the 18 that went wide left and Delaney Erwin followed that up with a shot that was barely right of the net for the Bulldogs’ best look of the night. It was Purdue that capitalized on an opportunity in the 82nd minute with a shot from Sarah Griffith to make the score 1-0. The Bulldogs finished with seven shots and four saves made by sophomore goalkeeper Emory Wegener. The home opener for the Bulldogs is set for Sunday, August 25 against Binghamton at 1 p.m. Admission to the Turner Soccer Complex is free.
UGA weekend includes Bot Garden groundbreaking, Dawg Day of Service

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Zamir White among 4 Georgia players on FWAA Freshman watch list

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Georgia WR Lawrence Cager bought in, ready to ‘attack every day’

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Georgia football practice: D’Andre Swift jersey watch (red) in full effect

Georgia football players have put training camp behind them and are working on Vanderbilt, precisely how Kirby Smart had planned. The No. 3-ranked Bulldogs play at Vanderbilt at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 31 in Nashville, their long-term goal a national championship, but the immediate focus on the Commodores. The good news at practice on Thursday was preseason All-American and Heisman Trophy candidate D'Andre Swift back in a red practice jersey. RELATED: Kirby Smart plays off D'Andre Swift jersey color This is where Smart would roll his eyes and tell the media that way too much is being made of what color jersey Swift is wearing in practices. But this is also where many Georgia fans, aware of Swift's injury history and his importance to the teams' title hopes, want to know more. Swift was nagged by injuries last season after undergoing sports hernia surgery in January of 2018. Swift was limited in spring drills, and then things got worse at South Carolina last season when Swift suffered a foot injury. Once healthy last season, Swift was seemingly unstoppable in November, averaging more than 9 yards per carry during a stretch of wins over Florida, Kentucky and Auburn. Georgia was arguably playing the best football in the nation last November, and many are expecting big things from Swift this season. So when Swift was late coming out for practice on Aug. 13, getting extra treatment on the heels of Scrimmage One, per NFL scouts, there were concerns. Had Swift aggravated the groin injury? Was it something else? Or, was it nothing. When Swift was back at practice later in the week, showing no-ill effects or wearing any added braces or tape, all seemed well. Then came Wednesday's practice this week, when Swift was in a black practice jersey. The non-contact jersey could have been as simple as making sure Swift didn't take any necessary hits in thud drills. But then, there might also have been more to the story and still might be as it has been a very physical fall camp and Swift saw hitting action in Scrimmage One like anyone else. Either way, Smart was saying when asked about Swift's non-contact jersey on Wednesday, playing off the question by claiming he was merely trying to distract the media. Speculation at this point isn't worth much, as even if Swift is nursing a bruised shoulder or sternum there's no reason to believe he couldn't be ready to play by Aug. 31. And, if for some reason the injury proves more serious, Georgia has tremendous talent and depth in the offensive backfield. Senior tailback Brian Herrien, who has been first through the drill work of late, was actually more effective running the ball in the Sugar Bowl than Swift. RELATED: Kirby Smart explains benefit of multiple 1,00o-yard rushers Further, sophomore James Cook has had a tremendous offseason of growth, drawing consistent praise from his hard-to-please head coach. Zamir White's comeback from ACL surgery last August has been well-documented, creating a sense of guarded optimism around the program that the No. 1 back in the 2018 signing class might indeed make a significant impact. Finally, incoming freshman tailback Kenny McIntosh has proven his skills, drawing praise from Smart after a strong Scrimmage Two performance. Other reported observations included Cade Mays continuing to work with the first-team offensive line, and inside linebacker Nakobe Dean (ankle) and Jamaree Salyer (lower leg) continue to be out of practice. Georgia football fall camp Versatile Cade Mays elevating his game, puts rough recruitment behind New DC Dan Lanning impressing early in fall camp Kenny McIntosh stands out in Scrimmage Two Kirby Smart breaks down 'spirited' Scrimmage Two Georgia football injury updates, post-Scrimmage Two Could RB James Cook be biggest UGA surprise? J.R. Reed says Havoc Rate is out the roof The post Georgia football practice: D'Andre Swift jersey watch (red) in full effect appeared first on DawgNation.
Edgy Georgia football coach Kirby Smart breaks down cornerback battles

ATHENS Kirby Smart had his game face on following Wednesday's practice, at times, downright edgy. The fourth-year Georgia football coach is typically no-nonsense when it comes to media sessions, but there was an added edge with the season-opening game less than a week-and-a-half away. 'We weren't very good Tuesday but we had a better practice today,' Smart said. 'The leaders stepped up, challenged them to have a better practice. I thought they had a better practice today.' Good thing, because positions remain up for grabs at most every spot on the team, it seems. Smart elaborated on several position battles, some more unexpected than others, such as in the secondary where Eric Stokes has yet to lockdown a starting job. 'He (Stokes) is in competition right now, there are four guys out there at corner who are competing and he knows that he has top step up and play well every day because you're only judged based on your last play,' Smart said. 'He's challenging for one of those starting positions.' Sophomore Tyson Campbell has been running opposite Stokes with the Ones. Freshman Tyrique Stevenson has been nicked up but he's one of the other corners pushing for playing time, along with junior college transfer D.J. Daniel. The 'star' position the fifth defensive back is another heated competition between Mark Webb and Divaad Wilson. 'They've both done a good job, they're both competitive, both of those kids probably deserve to play,' Smart said. 'They've worked really hard, and they're different. They're similar, they're similar in body types, they're physical, but they're different and they've both done a good job. 'We hope to be able to keep guys fresh and play the best guy. Sometimes you've got to go with the hot hand and sometimes you've got to go with the guy who had the best week of practice.' Smart said Tyrique McGhee, who played the Star last season, is playing more corner because the Bulldogs want to go bigger and more physical at the position. 'I expect Tyrique to play a lot, but Tyrique is a very dominant special teams player who can play strong safety, free safety, star, money, and corner, very unique player,' Smart said. 'A utility guy who can play a little bit of everything and we expect him to do that and he's in competition to get playing time at, really, all positions. 'He really hasn't played much star because we've got those other guys reps.' Georgia football coach Kirby Smart Kirby Smart talks up 'everyday' competition Versatile Cade Mays elevating his game, puts rough recruitment behind New DC Dan Lanning impressing early in fall camp Kenny McIntosh stands out in Scrimmage Two Kirby Smart breaks down 'spirited' Scrimmage Two Georgia football injury updates, post-Scrimmage Two Could RB James Cook be biggest UGA surprise? J.R. Reed says Havoc Rate is out the roof Leave a Comment The post Edgy Georgia football coach Kirby Smart breaks down cornerback battles appeared first on DawgNation.

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