General Infor mation SPORTS COMMUNICATIONS STAFF THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA LOCATION.......................................................................Athens, Ga. FOUNDED...................................................................................1785 PRESIDENT..................................................... Dr. Michael F. Adams FACULTY ATHLETICS REP.......................................Jere Morehead ENROLLMENT........................................................................34,180 NICKNAME.......................................................................... Bulldogs COLORS....................................................................... Red and Black STADIUM...........................................Sanford (92,746), natural grass CONFERENCE...............................................................Southeastern MASCOT.......................................................................................Uga BAND.............................................................. Georgia Redcoat Band
SENIOR ATHLETIC STAFF
Damon Evans........................................................Director of Athletics Frank Crumley.................................................. Executive Assoc A.D. Carla Williams.................. Senior Assoc A.D./Students Services/SWA Claude Felton.............................Assoc. A.D./Sports Communications Arthur Johnson.................................. Assoc A.D./Internal Operations Alan Thomas...................................... Assoc A.D./External Operations Craig White...................................... Assoc A.D./Sports & Operations Eric Baumgartner........................................... Asst. A.D./Compliance Matt Brachowski..................................Asst. A.D./Event Management Glada Horvat....................................Asst. A.D./Academics/Eligibility Charley Whittemore............................................ Asst. A.D./Facilities Dave Muia...................................................... Special Asst. to the A.D.
FOOTBALL STAFF
Mark Richt..........................................................Head Coach Rodney Garner.......Asst. Head Coach/Rec. Coord./Def. Line Todd Grantham . ................... Defensive Coord./Linebackers Mike Bobo............................. Offensive Coord./Quarterbacks Stacy Searels............... Offensive Line/Running Game Coord. Tony Ball......................................................... Wide Receivers Warren Belin....................................................... Linebackers Scott Lakatos..........................................................Secondary John Lilly............................................................... Tight Ends Bryan McClendon...........................................Running Backs
SUPPORT STAFF
Dave Van Halanger......................Dir. of Strength and Conditioning Keith Gray, Clay Walker.............................. Asst. Strength and Cond. Daniel Bettis, Mitch Doolittle, Todd Hartley, Brad Hutcherson ............................................ Grad. Assistants/Program Coordinators Ron Courson..........................................Director of Sports Medicine Emily Miller, Dean Crowell..........................Asst. Athletic Trainers John Eason...................................... Director of Player Development Josh Brooks.............................................Dir. of Football Operations Joe Tereshinski.....................................................Video Coordinator Ann Hunt.................................. Administrative Asst. to Head Coach Connie Connelly................................................ Recruiting Assistant Charlie Cantor.................................................. Recruiting Assistant Tammy Mettenberger.................................Administrative Secretary Kristi Mejias............................................Recruiting Grad. Assistant Thomas Settles........................................................... Team Chaplain Ray Lamb........................................... Coord. High School Relations Bobby Lankford....................................Character Education Coord. John Meshad......................................................Equipment Manager Kevin Purvis.............................................Asst. Equipment Manager Editors: Christopher Lakos, Leland Barrow, Tanner Tedeschi, Ben Beaty Contributors: Claude Felton, Karlene Lawrence, Steven Colquitt, Karen Huff, Mike Mobley, Joseph Feldman, Robert Carnes, Grant Grisamore, David Koonin, Patrick Fitzmaurice, Michael Terry. Cover Design: Kirk Smith, The Adsmith, Athens, Ga.
Claude Felton........................... Assoc. AD/Sports Communications Dir. Tim Hix..................................................... Associate Sports Comm. Dir. Christopher Lakos................................... Associate Sports Comm. Dir. Mike Mobley............................................. Associate Sports Comm. Dir. Steven Colquitt.......................................... Assistant Sports Comm. Dir. Leland Barrow.......................................... Assistant Sports Comm. Dir. Tanner Tedeschi......................................... Assistant Sports Comm. Dir. Ben Beaty................................................... Assistant Sports Comm. Dir. Karlene Lawrence..............................Internet Operations/Publications Karen Huff..................................................................... Office Manager Kate Burkholder............................. Sports Information Grad Assistant Cc Robinson..................................... Sports Information Grad Assistant SID Student Assistants: .....Angela Alfano, Sarah Bailey, Robert Carnes, Peyton Edwards, Joseph Feldman, Patrick Fitzmaurice, Kim Garner, Grant Grisamore, David Koonin, Meredith Milligan, Parker Moore, Jenny Moss, Molly Poitevint, Michael Terry, Julianne Upchurch, Ashley Webb, Alex Zerkel.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information................................................................1 Spring Roster...................................................................... 2-3 Bulldogs To Watch.............................................................. 4-5 Starters/Lettermen Returning/Lost..........................................6 Spring Outlook.................................................................... 7-9 Under Coach Richt................................................................10 Spring Notes................................................................... 11-18 2010 Player Bios............................................................. 19-38 2010 Signee Bios............................................................ 39-41 Georgia Stats................................................................... 42-49 SEC Stats........................................................................ 50-51 2009 Georgia Game Summaries..................................... 52-64 Coach Mark Richt........................................................... 65-67 Assistant Coaches at a Glance........................................ 68-69 UGA, Our Mascot........................................................... 70-72 Photography: Jimmy Cribb, Brett Davis, Dan Evans, Phillip Faulkner, Getty Images, Jim Hipple, John Kelley, Perry McIntyre Jr., Randy Miller, Parker Moore, Radi Nabulsi, Rob Saye, The Associated Press, UGA Public Affairs, Julianne Upchurch, Philip Williams, Dale Zanine.
2010 Spring Roster Numerical Roster
1 Branden Smith, CB
2 Brandon Boykin, CB
3 Taylor Bradberry, FLK
4 Caleb King, TB
5 Zach Mettenberger, QB
6 Logan Gray, QB
7 Orson Charles, TE
8 A.J. Green, FLK 10 Jordan Love, DB
11 Aaron Murray, QB 12 Tavarres King, SE 13 Drew Butler, P
13 Blake Sailors, WR
15 Marlon Brown, SE 16 Kris Durham, SE 16 Josh Murray, SS
17 Rantavious Wooten, FLK
18 Bacarri Rambo, SS 19 Craig Sager, WR
19 Sanders Commings, CB 22 Richard Samuel, LB 23 Jakar Hamilton, S 23 Greg Lanier, WR
24 Washaun Ealey, TB 25 Vance Cuff, CB
25 Rhett McGowan, WR
27 Dontavius Jackson, TB 27 Cameron Allen, LB
28 Israel Troupe, FLK 28 Corey Dunson, DB 29 Makiri Pugh, FS 30 Eric Elliot, WC
30 Carlton Thomas, TB 31 Quintin Banks, SS
32 Brandon Bogotay, K 33 Chase Vasser, LB
36 Shawn Williams, DB 36 Wes Van Dyk, RB
37 Akeem Hebron, LB
37 Cortney Newmans, TB 38 Marcus Dowtin, LB 39 Nick Williams, LB
39 Dustin Royston, RB
42 Justin Houston, DL/LB 43 Charles White, FB 43 Kevin Lanier, FB 44 Josh Sailors, FB
45 Christian Robinson, LB 45 Brian Brewer, RB 47 Chad Gloer, SC
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No. Name Pos. Class 27 Cameron Allen LB RSo. 79 Justin Anderson RG Jr. 31 Quintin Banks SS Sr. 65 John Bodin OL RSo. 32 Brandon Bogotay K Jr. 60 Clint Boling LT Sr. 2 Brandon Boykin CB Jr. 3 Taylor Bradberry FLK RSo. 45 Brian Brewer RB Sr. 15 Marlon Brown SE So. 68 Chris Burnette OG RFr. 13 Drew Butler P Jr. 49 Shaun Chapas FB Sr. 7 Orson Charles TE So. 19 Sanders Commings CB RSo. 25 Vance Cuff CB Sr. 63 Chris Davis RG Sr. 78 Josh Davis RT Sr. 64 Matthew DeGenova DE Jr. 51 Akeem Dent LB Sr. 98 Trent Dittmer P Sr. 58 Demarcus Dobbs DL/LB Sr. 38 Marcus Dowtin LB Jr. 28 Corey Dunson DB RFr. 16 Kris Durham SE Sr. 24 Washaun Ealey RB So. 97 Scott Eichler P/K RFr. 30 Eric Elliot WC Jr. 87 Reuben Faloughi DE RFr. 89 Bruce Figgins TE Jr. 85 Nick Franks TE Jr. 69 Ty Frix SN RSo. 50 Darryl Gamble LB Sr. 99 Kwame Geathers DL RFr. 55 Michael Gilliard LB So. 71 Cordy Glenn LG Jr. 47 Chad Gloer SC Sr. 6 Logan Gray QB Jr. 8 A.J. Green FLK Jr. 48 Jackson Griffeth LB RSo. 23 Jakar Hamilton S Jr. 76 Ben Harden RG Jr. 70 A.J. Harmon LT RSo. 37 Akeem Hebron LB Sr. 42 Justin Houston DL/LB Jr. 65 Kolton Houston OL Fr. 27 Dontavius Jackson TB RSo. 94 Billy Johnson SN RSo. 93 Abry Jones DL So. 61 Ben Jones C Jr. 4 Caleb King TB Jr. 12 Tavarres King SE RSo.
2010 Spring Media Guide
Hgt. 6-1 6-5 6-2 6-6 6-3 6-5 5-10 6-3 5-10 6-5 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-2 5-11 6-4 6-6 6-1 6-2 5-9 6-2 6-2 6-0 6-5 5-11 5-11 5-9 6-5 6-4 6-2 6-0 6-2 6-6 6-2 6-5 5-10 6-2 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-1 6-3 6-5 5-10 6-0 6-3 6-3 5-11 6-1
Wgt. 209 330 213 300 200 304 185 197 215 200 290 203 245 230 214 177 295 300 210 233 175 274 220 175 209 205 180 187 232 260 210 206 250 326 200 328 193 192 207 197 196 300 310 223 259 270 205 225 290 300 210 180
Exp. Birthdate Hometown High School/J.C SQ 03-22-90 Canton, Ga. Woodstock 2VL 04-15-88 Ocilla, Ga. Hargrave Military 2VL 03-04-88 Warner Robins, Ga. Houston County SQ 07-24-90 Covington, Ga. Paragon Academy SQ 05-08-89 San Diego, Calif. Grossmont College 3VL 05-09-89 Alpharetta, Ga. Chattahoochee 2VL 07-13-90 Fayetteville, Ga. Fayette County SQ 05-06-90 Winder, Ga. Winder-Barrow SQ 12-25-87 Lilburn, Ga. Brookwood 1VL 04-22-91 Memphis, Tenn. Harding Academy SQ 04-14-91 LaGrange, Ga. Troup County 2VL 05-10-89 Duluth, Ga. Peachtree Ridge 3VL 05-02-88 St. Augustine, Fla. Bolles 1VL 01-27-91 Tampa, Fla. Plant 1VL 03-08-90 Augusta, Ga. Westside 3VL 11-14-88 Moultrie, Ga. Colquitt County 3VL 06-13-88 Jefferson, Ga. Jefferson 2VL 02-01-88 Jayess, Miss. Tylertown SQ 04-24-89 Kenner, La. Jesuit 3VL 09-27-87 Atlanta, Ga. Douglas SQ 09-28-88 Cartersville, Ga. Cartersville 3VL 11-30-87 Savannah, Ga. Calvary Baptist 2VL 01-22-89 Upper Marlboro, Md. Fork Union Mil. Acad. SQ 08-22-91 Albany, Ga. Radnor 3VL 03-17-88 Calhoun, Ga. Calhoun 1VL 06-01-89 Stillmore, Ga. Emanuel County Institute SQ 06-06-91 Oakwood, Ga. West Hall SQ 03-02-89 Kennesaw, Ga. Kennesaw Mountain SQ 01-03-91 Martinez, Ga. Evans 2VL 12-07-88 Columbus, Ga. Shaw SQ 02-15-88 Midway, Ga. Bradwell Institute 1VL 09-16-89 Calhoun, Ga. Calhoun 3VL 11-17-87 Bainbridge, Ga. Bainbridge SQ 10-04-90 Georgetown, S.C. Carvers Bay 1VL 03-06-91 Valdosta, Ga. Valdosta 2VL 09-18-89 Riverdale, Ga. Riverdale 1VL 04-29-88 Fayetteville, Ga. Starrs Mill 2VL 10-31-88 Columbia, Mo. Rock Bridge 2VL 07-31-88 Summerville, S.C. Summerville SQ 10-05-90 Gainesville, Ga. North Hall TR 10-02-89 Edgeville, S.C. Georgia Military SQ 11-23-87 Perry, Ga. Hargrave Military SQ 01-05-89 Louisville, Ga. Jefferson County SQ 06-29-88 Gaithersburg, Md. Georgia Military 2VL 01-21-89 Statesboro, Ga. Statesboro HS 07-25-91 Buford, Ga. Buford SQ 11-11-89 Franklin, Ga. Heard County SQ 05-11-90 Braselton, Ga. Buford 1VL 09-08-91 Warner Robins, Ga. Northside 2VL 07-02-89 Centreville, Ala. Bibb County 2VL 01-10-88 Norcross, Ga. Greater Atlanta Christian 1VL 07-14-90 Mount Airy, Ga. Habersham Central
2010 Spring Roster 48 Fred Munzenmaier, FB 48 Jackson Griffeth, LB
49 Shaun Chapas, FB 49 Jason Veal, LB
50 Darryl Gamble, LB 51 Akeem Dent, LB
53 Jeremy Longo, DL/LB
54 Tanner Strickland, LG 55 Michael Gilliard, LB 55 Josh Parrish, OL
57 Blair Walsh, PK
58 Demarcus Dobbs, DL/LB 58 Ben Reynolds, OL 60 Clint Boling, LT 61 Ben Jones, C
63 Chris Davis, RG 64 Dallas Lee, C
64 Matthew DeGenova, DE 65 Kolton Houston, OL 65 John Bodin, LG
67 Jonathan Owens, LG 68 Chris Burnette, OG 69 Ty Frix, SN
70 A.J. Harmon, LT
71 Cordy Glenn, LG 73 Austin Long, OL
75 Kiante Tripp, DL/LB 76 Ben Harden, RG
77 Trinton Sturdivant, LT 78 Josh Davis, RT
79 Justin Anderson, RG 81 Aron White, TE
83 Cornelius Washington, DL/LB 84 Trenton Turner, TE 85 Derrick Lott, DL 85 Nick Franks, TE 86 Derek Rich, TE
87 Reuben Faloughi, DE 88 Arthur Lynch, TE 89 Bruce Figgins, TE
90 Montez Robinson, DL/LB 92 Jordan Stowe, PK 93 Abry Jones, DL
94 DeAngelo Tyson, DL 94 Billy Johnson, SN
97 Brandon Wood, DL 97 Scott Eichler, P/K
No. Name Pos. Class Hgt. Wgt. Exp. 43 Kevin Lanier FB RSo. 5-11 209 SQ 23 Greg Lanier WR RFr. 6-1 185 SQ 64 Dallas Lee C RFr. 6-4 296 SQ 73 Austin Long OL RFr. 6-5 295 SQ 53 Jeremy Longo DL/LB RSo. 6-3 255 SQ 85 Derrick Lott DL RFr. 6-4 295 SQ 10 Jordan Love DB RFr. 6-0 185 SQ 88 Arthur Lynch TE So. 6-5 250 1VL 25 Rhett McGowan WR RFr. 6-0 182 SQ 5 Zach Mettenberger QB RFr. 6-5 230 SQ 48 Fred Munzenmaier FB Sr. 6-2 240 2VL 11 Aaron Murray QB RFr. 6-1 206 SQ 16 Josh Murray SS Sr. 6-2 215 SQ 37 Cortney Newmans TB Jr. 5-9 219 SQ 67 Jonathan Owens LG RSo. 6-4 294 SQ 55 Josh Parrish OL RFr. 6-4 290 SQ 29 Makiri Pugh FS RSo. 6-0 196 SQ 18 Bacarri Rambo SS RSo. 6-0 210 1VL 58 Ben Reynolds OL RFr. 6-2 245 SQ 86 Derek Rich TE Sr. 6-5 245 SQ 45 Christian Robinson LB RSo. 6-2 216 1VL 90 Montez Robinson DL/LB So. 6-5 250 1VL RB RFr. 5-11 230 SQ 39 Dustin Royston 19 Craig Sager WR Sr. 6-2 209 SQ 13 Blake Sailors WR RFr. 5-11 175 SQ 44 Josh Sailors FB Jr. 5-9 225 SQ 22 Richard Samuel LB Jr. 6-2 222 2VL 1 Branden Smith CB So. 5-11 175 1VL 92 Jordan Stowe PK RSo. 6-5 200 SQ 54 Tanner Strickland LG Jr. 6-5 328 SQ 77 Trinton Sturdivant LT Jr. 6-5 306 2VL 30 Carlton Thomas TB RSo. 5-7 180 SQ 75 Kiante Tripp DL/LB Sr. 6-6 275 1VL 28 Israel Troupe FLK Jr. 6-1 215 1VL 84 Trenton Turner TE RSo. 6-6 245 SQ 94 DeAngelo Tyson DL Jr. 6-2 294 2VL 36 Wes Van Dyk RB Jr. 6-0 208 SQ 33 Chase Vasser LB RFr. 6-3 215 SQ 49 Jason Veal LB RSo. 5-11 215 SQ 57 Blair Walsh PK Jr. 5-10 185 2VL 83 Cornelius Washington DL/LB RSo. 6-4 248 1VL 81 Aron White TE Jr. 6-4 236 2VL 43 Charles White FB Jr. 6-1 224 SQ 39 Nick Williams LB Jr. 6-2 219 2VL 36 Shawn Williams DB So. 6-1 195 1VL 97 Brandon Wood DL Sr. 6-1 286 1VL 17 Rantavious Wooten FLK So. 5-10 170 1VL
Birthdate Hometown High School/J.C 09-02-89 Woodstock, Ga. Marist 02-19-89 Clarksville, Ga. Habersham Central 10-18-89 Buford, Ga. Buford 12-12-90 Memphis, Tenn. Briarcrest Christian 10-19-89 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Cardinal Gibbons 06-18-90 Kennesaw, Ga. North Cobb 12-31-90 Glen Allen, Va. Deep Run 06-17-90 Dartmouth, Mass. Dartmouth 02-01-90 Calhoun, Ga. Calhoun 07-16-91 Watkinsville, Ga. Oconee County 01-22-88 Norcross, Ga. Norcross 11-10-90 Tampa, Fla. Plant 08-12-84 Tampa, Fla. Univ. of Tampa 10-31-89 Macon, Ga. Mount De Sales 11-16-89 Blountsville, Ala. Susan Moore 11-09-90 Norcross, Ga. Wesleyan 05-14-90 Charlotte, N.C. Independence 06-27-90 Donalsonville, Ga. Seminole County 07-23-90 Bainbridge, Ga. Bainbridge 02-08-88 Gainesville, Ga. Connecticut 05-17-90 Norcross, Ga. Greater Atlanta Christian 12-15-89 Avon, Ind. Avon 12-28-90 Royston, Ga. Stephens County 07-18-88 Marietta, Ga. Walton 05-23-91 Athens, Ga. Oconee County 03-21-89 Athens, Ga. Oconee County 02-03-91 Cartersville, Ga. Cass 12-19-89 Atlanta, Ga. Washington 10-18-89 Lilburn, Ga. Parkview 07-28-89 Nashville, Ga. Berrien Count 01-18-89 Wadesboro, N.C. Anson 04-27-89 Frostproof, Fla. Frostproof 10-08-87 Atlanta, Ga. Westlake 11-04-88 Tifton, Ga. Tift County 05-05-90 Peachtree City, Ga. Woodward 04-12-89 Statesboro, Ga. Statesboro 09-21-89 Highland Park, Texas Highland Park 04-29-91 Gainesville, Ga. Chestatee 05-27-90 Lilburn, Ga. Parkview 01-08-90 Boca Raton, Fla. Cardinal Gibbons 09-10-89 Hephzibah, Ga. Burke County 09-08-88 Columbia, Mo. Rock Bridge 09-20-88 Columbia, S.C. Blythewood 04-20-89 Bainbridge, Ga. Bainbridge 05-13-91 Damascus, Ga. Early County 02-14-87 Buchanan, Ga. Haralson County 09-26-89 Belle Glades, Fla. Glades Central
98 Trent Dittmer, P
99 Kwame Geathers, DL
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2010 Players To Watch #60 RG Clint BOLING • 6-5, 304, Sr., Alpharetta, Ga. 2009: Named All-SEC by Sporing News and All-SEC Second Team by Associated Press and Phil Steele...Recieved Honorable Mention from All-College Football Insiders...Appeared in 13 games making 13 starts...Started at right tackle for the first six games, made a start at right guard vs. Vanderbilt and then started the final six games at left tackle...Named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week (9/14) after helping Georgia tally 308 yards of offense vs. S. Carolina...Named Preseason All-SEC First Team by Lindy’s and All-SEC Second Team by Phil Steele, SEC Coaches and SEC Media.
Boling #8 FLK A.J. GREEN • 6-4, 207, Jr., Summerville, S.C.
2009: Selected as 1-of-10 semifinalists for the Biletnikoff Award...All-SEC First Team by Associated Press, SEC Coaches, ESPN, Phil Steele and Sporting News...Earned team’s Most Valuable Offensive Player award...Recieved Honorable Mention from All-College Football Insiders...Named to Phil Steele Midseason All-America Second Team... Appeared in 10 games with eight starts making a team-leading 53 receptions for 808 yards and six touchdowns... Led team in receptions in 10 games and receiving yards in nine...Ranked second in the SEC in receptions per game (5.3) and receiving yards per game (80.8)...Caught a team-best six passes for 57 yards in victory over Texas A&M in Independence Bowl...Three catches for 95 yards with a career-long 65-yard TD at Vanderbilt...Named SEC Offensive Player of the Week (9/28) after he tallied 153 receiving yards including a then career-long 56 yard TD reception on a team-leading eight catches in win over Ariz. St.; Also blocked a 4th-quarter field goal with the game tied 17-17... Earned CollegeFootballPerformance.com honorable mention wide receiver Performance of the Week after he seven passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns at Arkansas...Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester.
Green
Year G/GS 2008 13/11 2009 10/8 Total 23/19
Rec. Yards 56 963 53 808 109 1,772
Per/Rec. 17.2 15.2 16.2
Per/Gm. 74.1 80.8 77.0
TD 8 6 14
LG 54 UF 65 VU 65 VU
#61 C Ben JONES • 6-3, 300, Jr., Centerville, Ala.
2009: Named All-SEC Second Team by SEC Coaches...Started all 13 games...Named to Lindy’s 2009 SEC Preseason All-Conference Second Team...Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll and fall 2009 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll... Selected to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-SEC Third Team. 2008: Appeared in 13 games making 10 starts at center...Named to CollegeFootballNews.com’s All-Freshman First Team...Selected to Sporting News’ and Phil Steele’s All-Freshman Second Team...Named Freshman All-SEC by SEC Coaches...Earned SEC Academic Honor Roll and Director’s Honor Roll distinction for fall semester...Named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week (11/10) following game vs. Kentucky, where UGA’s offense tallied 520 yards on 57 plays...First-career start came at center at No. 24 Ariz. St.
Jones #57 PK Blair WALSH • 5-10, 185, Jr., Boca Raton, Fla.
2009: Named All-SEC Second Team by Associated Press, SEC Coaches and Phil Steele...Was 1-of-3 finalists for the Lou Groza
Walsh
Award...Named CollegeFootballPerformance.com Placekicker of the Year....Tabbed a All-College Football Insiders Third Team selection....Earned one of team’s Most Valuable Special Teams Player awards...Named to Phil Steele Midseason All-America Second Team....Appeared in 13 games going 20-for-22 on FG attempts and 42-for-42 on PATs while kicking off 75 times for 4,790 yards (63.9 avg.) with 17 touchbacks....Hit 49-yard field goal and made all five PATs vs. Texas A&M...In win at No. 7 Ga. Tech, went 3-of-4 on FGs and 3-of-3 on PATs...Tied career-high with 14 points scored at Arkansas with three field goals and five PATs...Connected on 51-yard FG and four PATs in win over No. 25 Auburn...Earned CollegeFootballPerformance.com Honorable Mention Kickoff Specialist Performer of the Week after making four kickoffs for 278 yards including three touchbacks; also hit a 49-yard FG and two PATs... Against Ariz. St., made two fourth quarter field goals, a 21-yarder and 37-yarder as time expired for the win...Earned CollegeFootballPerformance.com Honorable Mention Place Kicker Performer of the Week after he made FGs from 50-yards and 42-yards, went 5-for-5 on PATs...Connected on a career-long 53-yard field goal at No. 9 Okla. St. Year 2008 2009 Total Year 2008 2009 Total
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Place Kicking FG LG TP 15/23 52 GSU 95 20/22 53 OSU 103 35/45 53 OSU 198 Field Goal Breakdown 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 0-0 6-8 4-6 3-4 0-0 4-4 5-6 7-7 0-0 10-12 9-12 10-11
PAT 50/50 42/42 92/92
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Year 2008 2009 Total 50-99 2-5 4-5 6-10
KO 75 75 150
Kickoffs Yards Avg. 4,499 60.0 4,790 63.9 9,289 61.9
TB 4 17 21
OB 8 4 12
2010 Players To Watch #2 SC Brandon BOYKIN • 5-10, 185, Jr., Fayetteville, Ga.
Boykin
2009: Named All-SEC Fourth Team as a kickoff return specialist by Phil Steele...Earned team’s Most Improved Player award for special teams...Appeared in 13 games making 12 starts with 54 tackles, six pass break-ups and three interceptions...Set school records with 38 kickoff returns, 988 kickoff return yards and three kickoff returns for touchdowns... In Independence Bowl against Texas A&M, set a school record and tied an SEC record with his third kickoff return for a touchdown on the season (81 yards); Also posted six tackles and a pass-break up...Became the first player in SEC history to return two kickoffs 100 yards in a season doing so against S. Carolina and at Tennessee...Recorded a careerhigh eight tackles and an INT vs. No. 25 Auburn...Tied for the team lead with seven tackle vs. No. 1 Florida...Earned CollegeFootballPerformance.com Kickoff Returner Performance of the Week after he returned four kicks for 128 yards including a 100-yard return for a touchdown at Tennessee...Named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week (9/14) and earned CollegeFootballPerformance.com Kickoff Returner Performance of the Week after returning four kickoffs for 187 yards including a 100-yard return for a TD in the second quarter, the longest in UGA history, vs. S. Carolina.
Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total 2008 13/0 5 1 6 2009 13/12 40 14 54 Total 26/12 45 15 60
Defensive Kickoff Returns Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int. QBP Year Ret. Yards. Avg. TD LG 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 38 988 26.0 3 100 SC,UT 0.0/0 2.5/5 0 0 6 3 1 Total 38 988 26.0 3 100 SC,UT 0.0/0 2.5/5 0 0 6 3 1
#58 DL/LB Demarcus DOBBS • 6-2, 274, Sr., Savannah, Ga.
2009: Started all 13 games making 39 tackles including 4.5 sacks and 14 quarterback pressures...Tied career-high with four tackles in three games: at No. 9 Okla. St., vs. No. 4 LSU and vs. Vanderbilt...Three-tackle games vs. No. 1 Florida, Tenn. Tech, No. 25 Auburn and vs. Texas A&M....Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for summer semester.
Dobbs
Year G/GS Solo 2007 13/0 1 2008 13/4 9 2009 13/13 11 Total 39/17 21
Asst. Total 0 1 10 19 19 30 29 50
Sacks 0.0/0 2.0/16 4.5/33 6.5/49
TFL FF FR PBU Int. QBP 0.0/0 0 0 0 0 3 2.0/16 1 0 1 2 9 5.5/35 3 0 4 0 14 7.5/51 4 0 5 2 26
#42 DL/LB Justin HOUSTON • 6-3, 259, Jr., Statesboro, Ga. 2009: Named All-SEC Second Team by Associated Press, SEC Coaches and Phil Steele...Appeared in 10 games with
10 starts making 39 tackles featuring a team-leading 15.0 for loss including 7.5 sacks while adding 18 quarterback pressures...Led SEC in TFL per game (1.5) and ranked second in sacks per game (0.75)...Six tackle performances vs. No. 4 LSU and at No. 7 Ga. Tech...Named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week (9/28) after he made four tackles, two for a loss including a sack, vs. Arizona State...At Arkansas, recorded a career-high seven tackles...Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester.
Houston
Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total 2008 13/1 10 9 19 2009 10/10 22 17 39 Total 23/11 32 26 58
Sacks TFL FF 2.5/25 4.5/28 0 7.5/42 15.0/59 1 10.0/67 19.5/87 1
FR PBU Int. QBP 0 2 0 17 0 1 0 17 0 3 0 34
#13 P Drew BUTLER • 6-2, 203, Jr., Duluth, Ga.
Butler
2009: Winner of the Ray Guy Award...Named First Team All-America by Walter Camp, American Football Coaches, Football Writers Association of America and Sporting News...Named All-SEC First Team by Associated Press, SEC Coaches, ESPN, Phil Steele, and Sporting News...Named CollegeFootballPerformance.com Punter of the Year... Tabbed a All-College Football Insiders First Team selection...Selected to ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District team...Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll and fall 2009 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll...Earned one of team’s Most Valuable Special Teams Player awards...Tabbed midseason All-America first team selection by Sporting News and Phil Steele...Appeared in all 13 games punting 56 times for 2,691 yards for a national-best 48.1 yards per punt with 19 downed inside the 20...Became only the third Bulldog in school history to lead the NCAA in punting (Zeke Bratkowski, 1953, 42.6; Bobby Walden, 1958, 45.3); His 48.1 average was the best average by an NCAA leader since 2001 (Travis Dorsch, Purdue, 48.4)...Twice named CollegeFootballPerformance.com Punter Performer of the Week: After Tenn. game where he punted six times for a 49.8 yd. avg. and after Arkansas game where he punted four times for a 55.3 yd. avg...Also earned CollegeFootballPerformance.com Honorable Mention Punter Performer of the Week five times: at Vanderbilt with five punts for a 47.0 yard average; vs. No. 4 LSU with seven punts for a 49.1 yard average; vs. No. 1 Florida with four punts for a 52.5 yard average; vs. No. 25 Auburn with five punts for a 47.4 yard average; at No. 9 Okla. St. with six punts for a 57.0 yard average, the second-highest average for a game in school history, including a career-long 75-yarder...Also served as the team’s holder on field goals and PATs...Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for summer semester. Year 2008 2009 Total
Punts 3 56 59
Yards 107 2,691 2,798
Avg. 35.7 48.1 47.4
In 20 1 19 20
50+ 0 24 24
BL LG 0 40 MSU 0 75 OSU 0 75 OSU
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2010 Retur ning Letter men STARTERS RETURNING (17 of 24 ) OFFENSE (10) -- FB Shaun Chapas, TB Caleb King, OT Clint Boling, OT Justin Anderson, OG Chris Davis, OG Cordy Glenn, C Ben Jones, TE Aron White, FLK A.J. Green, SE Tavarres King. DEFENSE (5) – DE Justin Houston, DE Damarcus Dobbs, SLB Akeem Dent, MLB Darryl Gamble, CB Brandon Boykin. SPECIALISTS (2) -- PK Blair Walsh, P Drew Butler.
STARTERS LOST (7 of 24) OFFENSE (1) – QB Joe Cox. DEFENSE (6) – DT Jeff Owens, DT Kade Weston, WLB Rennie Curran, CB Prince Miller, FS Reshad Jones, SS Bryan Evans. SPECIALISTS -- (0)
LETTERMEN RETURNING (49) OFFENSE (23)
WIDE RECEIVERS -- Kris Durham, A.J. Green, Tavarres King, Israel Troupe, Rantavious Wooten, Marlon Brown. OFFENSIVE LINEMEN -- OT Clint Boling, OT Josh Davis, OT Justin Anderson, OT Trinton Sturdivant, OG Chris Davis, OG Cordy Glenn, OG Tanner Strickland, C Ben Jones. TIGHT ENDS -- Bruce Figgins, Aron White, Orson Charles, Arthur Lynch. QUARTERBACKS -- Logan Gray. RUNNING BACKS -- FB Shaun Chapas, FB Fred Munzenmaier, TB Caleb King, TB Washaun Ealey.
DEFENSE (23)
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN -- DT DeAngelo Tyson, DT Brandon Wood, DT Abry Jones, DE Demarcus Dobbs, DE Justin Houston, DE Cornelius Washington, DE Montez Robinson, DE Kiante Tripp. LINEBACKERS -- SLB Darryl Gamble, SLB Nick Williams, MLB Marcus Dowtin, SLB Akeem Dent, WLB Christian Robinson, LB Michael Gilliard, Richard Samuel, CORNERBACKS -- Vance Cuff, Brandon Boykin, Chad Gloer. Branden Smith, Sanders Commings, DB Shawn Williams. SAFETIES -- Quintin Banks, Bacarri Rambo.
SPECIALISTS (3) PLACEKICKER -- Blair Walsh SNAPPER – Ty Frix
PUNTER – Drew Butler HOLDER – Drew Butler
LETTERMEN LOST (25) OFFENSE (9)
WIDE RECEIVERS – Michael Moore, Vernon Spellman, Zach Renner. OFFENSIVE LINEMEN – OT Vincent Vance, C Kevin Perez, OT Casey Nickels. TIGHT ENDS – None. RUNNING BACKS -- FB Justin Fields. QUARTERBACKS -- Joe Cox, Jonathan Batson. DEFENSE (15) DEFENSIVE LINEMEN -- DT Jeff Owens, DT Kade Weston, DT Geno Atkins, DE Roderick Battle, DT Brandon Wheeling, DT Ricardo Crawford. LINEBACKERS -- WLB Darius Dewberry, MLB Marcus Washington, WLB Rennie Curran. CORNERBACKS -- Prince Miller, Christian Norton. SAFETIES -- Bryan Evans, Reshad Jones, Stephen Braue, Andrew Johnson. PK -- Andrew Jensen
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eorgia heads into the spring with lots of optimism on getting back into the upper echelon of the Southeastern Conference. Despite winning eight or more games for the 13th consecutive year in 2009, the Bulldogs had grown accustomed to better. The ‘Dogs enter the spring with three new defensive coaches representing the largest single year change since head coach Mark Richt took over in 2001. New defensive coordinator Todd Grantham has come in to implement a 3-4 defensive scheme. His resume includes nine years in the college ranks with Michigan State and Virginia Tech and 11 more in the NFL, most recently with the Dallas Cowboys in 2008 and ’09. Other new coaches include secondary coach Scott Lakatos who joins the Bulldogs after six years at UConn and linebackers coach Warren Belin who has spent the last eight seasons at Vanderbilt. Add returning veteran defensive line coach Rodney Garner and the ‘Dogs have a solid defensive unit in place to install the new scheme. On the field, Georgia will return 17 of 24 starters including 10 on offense. A total of 49 lettermen return. The Bulldogs also return what may be the best kicking tandem in college football: Drew Butler, winner of the 2009 Ray Guy Award as the nation’s top punter, and Blair Walsh, one of three finalists for the Lou Groza Award as the nation’s most outstanding placekicker. The biggest uncertainty on offense is the quarterback position. With senior Joe Cox graduating, three candidates will begin the competition for the starting role this spring: junior Logan Gray and redshirt freshmen Aaron Murray and Zach Mettenberger. On defense, it will all be about the new 3-4 scheme and fitting the current players into the positions that suit them best.
QUARTERBACKS
One junior and two redshirt freshmen will line up in the spring to compete for the QB job. Logan Gray (6-2, 192, Jr.) is the only letterman at the position and his experience taking snaps has been limited although he has also returned punts for the Bulldogs. His passing totals from ’09 include 5x12 passing for 31 yards. Aaron Murray (6-1, 206, RFr.) and Zach Mettenberger (6-5, 230, RFr.) Logan Gray both were highly regarded and entered Georgia early in January, ’09. Although they had the advantage of last spring practice as well as the fall, neither has ever taken a snap in a college game.
RUNNING BACKS
With the return of the top two tailbacks from 2009, Washaun Ealey (5-11, 205, So.) and Caleb King (5-11, 210, Jr.), the ‘Dogs had the luxury of moving Richard Samuel (6-2, 222, Jr.) to linebacker, a position at which he excelled in high school. Ealey led Georgia in rushing in 2009 with 125 carries for 717 yards and three TD’s. He was followed closely by King who carried 114 times for 594 yards and seven TD’s. Also back providing depth will be Carlton Thomas (5-7, 180, RSo.) who carried 22 times for 92 yards in ’09 and Dontavius Jackson (5-10, 205, RSo.) who played in three games recording three carries for 38 yards. The fullback spot will also be a strength with the return of seniors Shaun Chapas (6-2, 245, Sr.) and Fred Munzenmaier (6-2, 240, Sr.). Chapas carried seven times for 45 yards and one TD in ’09 along with nine catches for 50 yards and one TD. Munzenmaier added 10 carries for 36 yards and 2 TD’s. Both are exceptional blockers. Charles White (6-1, 224, Jr.) has also Washaun Ealey recently moved from linebacker to fullback.
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WIDE RECEIVERS
OFFENSIVE LINE
One of the nation’s premier receivers returns in A.J. Green (6-4, 207, Jr.) who led the team in ’09 with 53 receptions for 808 yards and six TD’s. He was a consensus All-SEC first team selection for the second year in a row and has established himself as a Biletnikoff Award candidate for 2010 with a knack for making big catches at critical times in important games. He’ll have help from returning starter Tavarres King (6-1, 180, RSo.) who posted 18 catches for 377 yards (an average of 20.9 yards per catch) and one TD. Four other returning lettermen will also figure into the receiving rotation: Israel Troupe (6-1, 215, Jr.), Rantavious A. J. Green Wooten 5-10, 170, So.), Marlon Brown (6-5, 200, So.), and Kris Durham (6-5, 209, Sr.), who returns after missing ’09 with an injury.
With all five starters and eight lettermen returning, the offensive line should be a strength of the team. OT Clint Boling (6-5, 304, Sr.), All-SEC first team in ’09; OT Justin Anderson (6-5, 330, Jr.); OG Chris Davis (6-4, 295, Sr.); OG Cordy Glenn (6-5, 328, Jr.); and C Ben Jones (6-3, 300, Jr.) represent the entire starting unit along with OT Josh Davis (6-6, 300, Sr.), who earned a starting spot the last part of the season. OG Tanner Strickland (6-5, 328, Jr.), who is coming off a redshirt year due to injury, will be returning for the fall along with OT Trinton Sturdivant (65, 306, Jr.). Sturdivant started as a true freshman in ’07 but has
TIGHT ENDS
missed the last two seasons with knee injuries. The offensive line will also have competing in the spring A.J. Harmon (6-5, 310, RSo.), Chris Burnette (6-2, 290, RFr.), Ben Harden (6-3, 300, Jr.), Jonathan Owens (6-4, 294, RSo.), Dallas Lee (6-4, 296, RFr.) and true freshman Kolton Houston (6-5, 270, Fr.), who enrolled in January, 2010. Austin Long (6-5, 295, RFr.), who missed all last year with an injury, will not be ready for spring but is expected to be ready for the fall.
Four returning lettermen should make this a strong point of the Bulldog attack. Aron White (6-4, 236, Jr.) had 12 starting assignments in ’09, recorded 13 catches for 198 yards and four TD, and was named the Most Outstanding Offensive Player in the 2009 Advocare V100 Independence Bowl after his two TD performance. Other lettermen returning include Orson Charles (6-3, 230, So.), the team’s third leading receiver in ’09 with 23 receptions for 374 yards and three TD’s; Arthur Lynch (6-5, 250, So.), who played in 11 games in ’09; and Bruce Figgins (6-4, 260, Jr.), who last out last year with an injury but played in 24 games in ’07 and ’08.
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DEFENSIVE LINE/LINEBACKERS
With the new 3-4 defensive scheme being implemented, the spring will be spent determining which players fit best in which positions. So early on here is a rundown of the players who will be competing for positions at linebacker and/or defensive line: Fairly certain to be playing at the linebacker positions will be returning starter Darryl Gamble (6-2, 250, Sr.) and co-starters Marcus Dowtin (6-2, 220, Jr.) and Akeem Dent (6-2, 233, Sr.). Gamble started 11 games in ‘09 and recorded 47 total tackles. Dowtin started only four games but was the team’s third leading tackler with 57 total tackles, seven tackles-for-loss, two sacks, and six pass break-ups. Dent also started four games and recorded 32 tackles. Other likely linebackers include returning lettermen Nick Williams (6-2, 219, Jr.), Christian Robinson (6-2, 216, RSo.), and Michael Gilliard (6-2, 200, So.). Added to the mix will be converted tailback Richard Samuel (6-2, 222, Jr.), who was an outstanding high school linebacker, Akeem Hebron (6-1, 223, Sr.), and Chase Vasser (6-3, 215, RFr.). Returning lettermen that are likely to compete for time at the three downlineman positions include DeAngelo Tyson (6-2, 294,
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Jr.), Abry Jones (6-3, 290, So.), and Brandon Wood (6-1, 286, Sr.). Those three played in a total of 35 games in ’09 so they all have game experience. Also in the mix will be redshirt redshirt freshmen Kwame Geathers (6-6, 326, RFr.) and Derrick Lott (64, 295, RFr.). Several returning players, including two starters, will be competing for jobs but may or may not be at the position they covered last season. Justin Houston (6-3, 259, Jr.), a second team All-SEC selection, and Demarcus Dobbs (6-2, 274, Sr.) were Georgia’s starting defensive ends in ’09. Houston led the team with 7.5 sacks and 15 Arby Jones tackles-for-loss in addition to 39 tackles. Dobbs started all 13 games and recorded 30 tackles, 5.5 tackles-forloss, and 4.5 sacks. Other returning defensive end lettermen that will be in the mix for time at one of these new positions will be Cornelius Washington (6-4, 248, RSo.), Montez Robinson (6-5, 250, So.), and Kiante Tripp (6-6, 275, Sr.). Washington recorded five tackles-for-loss and four sack playing DE in ’09. Robinson played in 11 games in ’09 and recorded two tacklesfor-loss and two sacks. Tripp has played both DE and DT during his career on defense. Also competing for one of these spots will be Jeremy Longo (6-3, 255, RSo.).
Commings (6-2, 214, RSo.), Vance Cuff (5-11, 177, Sr.), Branden Smith (5-11, 175, So.), Shawn Williams (6-1, 195, So.), and Chad Gloer (5-10, 193, Sr.). Also expected in the cornerback mix will be Jordan Love (6-0, 185, RFr.). Returning lettermen at safeties include Quintin Banks (6-2, 213, Sr.) and Bacarri Rambo (6-0, 210, RSo.). Banks has been hampered by injuries most of his career but when healthy can make significant contributions. Rambo played in 11 games last season recording 25 tackles and two interceptions. Signee Jakar Hamilton (6-2, 196, Jr.) enrolled in January from junior college and will figure prominently in the safety mix. Also competing at one of the safety spots will be Makiri Pugh (6-0, 196, RSo.).
SPECIALISTS
Georgia may have the country’s top kicking tandem in punter Drew Butler (6-2, 203, Jr.) and placekicker Blair Walsh (51, 185, Jr.). As a sophomore, Butler won the Ray Guy Award in 2009 as the country’s top punter averaging 48. 1 yards per kick. Walsh was a finalist for the Lou Groza Award as the nation’s top placekicker. He was good on 42x42 PAT’s and 20x22 field goal attempts including 4x5 over 50 yards. Brandon Bogotay (6-3, 200, Jr.) also returns as a placekicker. Butler is also the holder.
SECONDARY
Despite losing three starters, the secondary does have eight returning lettermen to compete in the spring. The lone returning starter is cornerback Brandon Boykin 5-10, 185, Jr.) who was the team’s fourth leading tackler with 54 tackles. He also intercepted three passes and was the team’s top kickoff return man averaging 26 yards per return and scoring an SEC record three kickoff return TD’s. He’ll be joined by Brandon Boykin cornerbacks Sanders
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Under Coach Richt HEAD COACH
Mark Richt: Miami (Fla.) 1982 UGA/Overall: 90-27 (9 years) Notes: One of only seven men in NCAA Division I-A history to record 90 or more wins in his first nine seasons...Two SEC titles, three SEC Championship Game appearances...Nine straight bowl games...38-4 non-conference record, including 25-1 at home...Named the 2005 SEC Coach of the Year after a 10-3 season, SEC title and a No. 10 final Coaches poll ranking...Named the 2002 SEC Coach of the Year after directing the Bulldogs to their first SEC title in 20 years...Set a school record with a 13-win season in 2002...Posted Sugar Bowl wins over Florida State and Hawaii...In 2001, posted best record by a first-year coach at Georgia since 1920 when Herman Stegeman went 8-0-1, Richt’s team went 8-4...Came to UGA from Florida State (1990-2000), including serving as Offensive Coordinator from 1994-2000.
Bulldog Assistant Coaches
Rodney Garner........ ..Asst. Head Coach, Recr. Coord./Def. Line Mike Bobo................................... Offensive Coord./Quarterbacks Todd Grantham............................Defensive Coord./Linebackers Stacy Searels............Running Game Coordinator/Offensive Line Tony Ball.............................................................. Wide Receivers Warren Belin............................................................. Linebackers Scott Lakatos................................................................Secondary John Lilly..................................................................... Tight Ends Bryan McClendon................................................ Running Backs Dave Van Halanger........................Dir. Strength & Conditioning Support Staff/Grad. Assistant Coaches: Daniel Bettis, Brad Hutcherson, Todd Hartley, Mitch Doolittlee Coaching Duties for Special Teams Punt Cov.: John Lilly Punt Returns/KO Cov./KO Returns: Tony Ball, John Lilly XP/FG/Block: Stacy Searels, Rodney Garner, Mike Bobo
Winningest Active Division I-A Coaches
By Winning Percentage
Coach, Curr. School
Yrs W L T Pct. Bowls
1. Urban Meyer, UF
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11 117 29 0 .801 5-7
3. MARK RICHT, UGA 9
96 18 0 .842 6-1 90 27 0 .769 7-2
4. Gary Patterson, TCU 10 86 28 0 .754 5-4 6. Joe Paterno, PSU
44 394 129 3 .751 24-11-1
33-6 In An Opponent’s Stadium
Including 11-3 Against Ranked Foes
Year 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002 2002 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2004 2004 2004 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009
Opponent #6 Tennessee Vanderbilt Ole Miss #21 Ga. Tech South Carolina #22 Alabama Kentucky #24 Auburn Clemson #11 LSU #13 Tennessee Vanderbilt Ga. Tech South Carolina Arkansas Kentucky #3 Auburn Miss. State #8 Tennessee Vanderbilt #20 Ga. Tech South Carolina Ole Miss Kentucky #5 Auburn #16 Alabama Tennessee Vanderbilt Ga. Tech South Carolina Arizona State #11 LSU Kentucky Auburn #9 Oklahoma State Arkansas Tennessee Vanderbilt #7 Ga. Tech
Final W, 26-24 W, 30-14 W, 35-15 W, 31-17 W, 13-7 W, 27-25 W, 52-24 W, 24-21 W, 30-0 L, 17-10 W, 41-14 W, 27-8 W, 34-17 W, 20-16 W, 20-14 W, 62-17 L, 24-6 W, 23-10 W, 27-14 W, 34-17 W, 14-7 W, 18-0 W, 14-9 L, 24-20 W, 37-15 W, 26-23 L, 35-14 W, 20-17 W, 31-17 W, 14-7 W, 27-10 W, 52-38 W, 42-38 W, 17-13 L, 24-10 W, 52-41 L, 45-19 W, 34-10 W, 30-24
Finish The DRill
18 Victories When Tied Or Trailing Late
Year 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002 2003 2004 2004 2005 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009
Opponent @#6 Tennessee Kentucky Clemson @ #22 Alabama @ #24 Auburn UAB vs. ^Purdue @ S. Carolina @ #20 Ga. Tech Colorado #16 Ga. Tech #14 *Va. Tech @ #16 Alabama @ Vanderbilt @ Kentucky @ Auburn Arizona State #25 Auburn
Start of 4th Qtr. 17-17 29-29 28-21 CU 25-24 UA 21-17 AU 13-13 27-27 (end of 4th) 16-13 SC 7-7 13-0 CU 12-7 GT (8:50 4th) 21-13 VT 20-20 (end of 4th) 17-14 VU 38-35 (12:09 4th) 13-10 (11:05 4th) 17-14 ASU 24-24 (14:11 4th)
Final 26-24 43-29 31-28 27-25 24-21 16-13 34-27 OT 20-16 14-7 14-13 15-12 31-24 26-23 OT 20-17 42-38 17-13 20-17 31-24
^Capital One Bowl, Tampa, Fla.; *The largest comeback under Richt was 18 points against Va. Tech in the 2006 Chick-fil-A Bowl. Georgia trailed 21-3 at the half.
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Special Teams Under Richt
Georgia has blocked 18 Punts, 11 Field Goals and 3 PATs since 2001 and converted them in to 114 points. 2009 (5): 2 Punt, 1 PAT, 2 FG = 12 points. 2008 (2): 2 Punts = 7 points. 2007 (1): 1 Punt = 7 points. 2006 (2): 1 Punt, 1 FG = 7 points. 2005 (2): 2 Punts = 14 points. 2004 (2): 2 Punts = 7 points. 2003 (7): 4 FGs, 2 Punts, 1 PAT = 17 points. 2002 (9): 5 Punts, 4 FGs = 40 points. (Set school record) 2001 (2): 1 Punt, 1 PAT = 3 points. The Bulldogs have 15 Special Teams TDs plus two safeties in the last nine seasons. There is one current Bulldog who has scored three Special Teams TDs: Brandon Boykin: 100-yard kickoff return against South Carolina in 2009; 100-yd. KOR at Tennessee in 2009; 81-yard KOR vs. Texas A&M
Georgia Among Best in the SEC Under Richt
Georgia is third in the SEC since 2001 with a 90-27 record.
1. LSU................................ 91-26 2. Florida............................ 91-28 3. Georgia.......................... 90-27 4. Auburn........................... 80-35 5. Tennessee....................... 76-39
Inside the Numbers Under Richt
Record (*SEC).................................... 90-27 (52-23) Home/Away/Neutral..................... 46-11/33-6/11-10 Versus Ranked Teams (H/A/N)............ 9-8/11-3/9-8 Versus Top 10 Teams (H/A/N)............... 1-2/4-2/3-5 Day/Night.................................................63-18/27-9 After Bye Week.................................................. 11-4 SEC East/*West/Non-Conf............ 28-16/24-7/38-4 Conference Record (H/A/*N).......... 22-10/26-5/4-8 Score First/Opp. Scores First.................67-9/23-18 Leading/Trailing/Tied at Half.......... 70-7/17-19/3-1 Leading/Tr./Tied after 3rd Q............. 77-5/8-22/5-0 Scoring < 18 Pts. / 18 + Pts......................11-18/79-9 Allowing less than 20 Pts................................... 63-7 Allowing 20+/30+ Pts...............................21-10/6-11 Rushing for less than 100 yards..................... 14-12 Rushing for over 100 yards............................. 76-15 Rushing for 200+ yards..................................... 20-2 Passing for 300+ yards...................................... 18-4 Totaling less than 300 yards............................ 18-12 400+ yards of Total Offense.............................. 44-5 Allowing less than 100 yds. rushing................. 48-3 Allowing less than 300 yds. Total Off............... 54-6 Allowing 400+ yds. total offense......................... 9-9 Having 100-yard rusher.................................... 39-3 Opp. have 100-yard rusher............................. 13-10 No turnovers / takeaways..........................19-0/8-10 In August/September...................................3-0/29-5 In October........................................................ 25-10 In November...................................................... 23-9 In December......................................................... 5-2 In January............................................................ 5-1 * - includes 2002 SEC Championship game win over #22 Arkansas; 2003 SEC Championship game loss to #3 LSU; 2005 SEC Championship game win over #3 LSU
2010 Georgia Schedule
Dog Tracks
Sept. 4 Univ. of La.-Lafayette TBA Sept. 11 @*South Carolina TBA Sept. 18 *Arkansas TBA Sept. 25 @*Mississippi State TBA Oct. 2 @Colorado TBA Oct. 9 *Tennessee TBA Oct. 16 *Vanderbilt TBA Oct. 23 @*Kentucky TBA Oct. 30 %*Florida TBA Nov. 6 Idaho State TBA Nov. 13 @*Auburn TBA Nov. 27 Georgia Tech TBA Dec. 4 SEC Championship TBA Bold indicates homes games;*SEC game; % - Jacksonville (Fla.) Municipal Stadium
2009 Georgia Schedule
Sept. 5 @ #9 Oklahoma State (ABC) L, 24-10 Sept. 12 *South Carolina (ESPN2) W, 41-37 Sept. 19 @*Arkansas (ESPN) W, 52-41 Sept. 26 Arizona State (ESPNU) W, 20-17 Oct. 3 #4 *LSU (CBS) L, 20-13 Oct. 10 @ *Tennessee (SEC Net.) L, 45-19 Oct. 17 @ *Vanderbilt (SEC Net.) W, 34-10 Oct. 31 % #1 *Florida (CBS) L, 41-17 Nov. 7 Tennessee Tech (PPV) W, 38-0 Nov. 14 #25 *Auburn (ESPN2) W, 31-24 Nov. 21 *Kentucky (ESPN2) L, 34-27 Nov. 28 @ #7 Georgia Tech (ABC) W, 30-24 Dec. 28 ~Texas A&M (ESPN2) W, 44-20 Bold indicates homes games;*SEC game; % - Jacksonville (Fla.) Municipal Stadium ^ - Homecoming, ~ - Independence Bowl, Shreveport, La.
Non-Conference Success
Under the direction of Mark Richt, Georgia owns a 38-4 record against teams from outside the Southeastern Conference. The only losses came in bowl games to Boston College (20-16, 2001 Music City) and West Virginia (38-35, 2006 Nokia Sugar) and during the regular season to Georgia Tech (45-42, 2008) and Oklahoma State (24-10, 2009). In 2009, the Bulldogs beat Arizona State (2017), Tennessee Tech (38-0), #7 Georgia Tech (3024) and Texas A&M (44-20 in the Independence Bowl) and lost to the #9 Cowboys (24-10) to finish with a 4-1 non-conference record. The Bulldogs are 25-1 against non-conference foes at home.
2010 Key Dates
March 4: Spring Practice Begins April 10: Spring “G-Day” Game April 22-24: NFL Draft Sept. 4: Season Opener vs. Univ. of La.-Lafayette Sept. 11: SEC opener @ South Carolina
Bulldog Spring Storylines: Six Things To Watch
*The Search For A Signal Caller: For the second year in a row, Georgia will have a new quarterback directing the offense. The candidates for the starting spot include redshirt freshmen Aaron Murray and Zach Mettenberger and junior Logan Gray after 2009 starter Joe Cox graduated. *Switching To A 3-4: Todd Grantham joins the Bulldog coaching staff as Georgia’s new defensive coordinator and will be installing a 3-4 defense. Grantham comes to the Bulldogs from the Dallas Cowboys and will be joined by secondary coach Scott Lakatos and linebackers coach Warren Belin. The Bulldogs lost their three premier defensive tackles in Jeff Owens, Geno Atkins and Kade Weston to graduation. *Defensive Stars? Along with installing a new 3-4 defense, Georgia lost its top two returning tacklers after linebacker Rennie Curran and safety Reshad Jones left early for the NFL Draft. *Questions Linger At Receiver: Junior A.J. Green will headline the Bulldog receivers after leading the team with 53 catches for 808 yards and six TDs. Tavarres King (18, 377, 1) and Rantavious Wooten (10, 197, 2) are the top returning receivers. Georgia will welcome back Kris Durham to the lineup after he missed the 2009 season with a shoulder injury. One of Georgia’s strengths will be at tight end as Aron White, Orson Charles and Arthur Lynch will be joined by Bruce Figgins, who will be returning after redshirting with an injury last season. *Specializing In Specialists: Georgia features three of the top specialists in the nation. 2009 Ray Guy winner Drew Butler, 2009 Lou Groza Award finalist Blair Walsh and kickoff return standout Brandon Boykin all return for the Bulldogs. Boykin set the SEC record with two 100-yard kickoff returns for touchdowns in the same season and a school-record 988 return yards. *Who Will Emerge This Spring? Justin Houston is one of the top returning defensive ends in the SEC after emerging as a dominant pass rusher during the 2009 season. Houston finished third in the league in sacks with 7.5 and second in the league with TFLs with 15 in just 10 games last season.
Winning With Richt
Mark Richt is one of only seven head coaches who has won 90 or more NCAA Division I football games in his first nine seasons. His victories in that span include two SEC Championships and 29 wins over ranked teams. Georgia has attended a bowl game every season since Mark Richt took over as head coach and the team’s current streak of post-season appearances stands at 13. Coach (1st 9 Seasons)....................................School, 9-Year Mark George Woodruff (1892-1900).......................Pennsylvania, 114-7-2 Pete Carroll (2001-09)....................................USC, 97-19 Bob Stoops (1999-2007) . ..............................Oklahoma, 97-22 Urban Meyer (2001- ).....................................Bowling Green, Utah, Florida, 96-18 Amos Alonzo Stagg (1890-98).......................Springfield, Chicago, 94-35-8 Barry Switzer (1973-81).................................Oklahoma, 90-13-3 Mark Richt (2001- )......................................Georgia, 90-27
Georgia Among Bowl Leaders
Georgia played in a bowl game for a record 13th consecutive season in 2009. Georgia is one of the top five bowl teams of all time. The Bulldogs made their 45th appearance in post-season play at the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La. The Bulldogs’ bowl record is 26-16-3. Georgia has played in 18 different bowl games, the most of any team in the country.
Nation’s All-Time Top Bowl Teams Entering 2010 Season
Team 1. Alabama T2. Texas T3. Tennessee T3. Southern Cal T5. GEORGIA T5. Nebraska 7. Oklahoma
Bowl Games 57 49 48 48 45 45 43
W-L-T 32-22-3 25-22-2 25-23-0 32-16-0 26-16-3 23-22-0 25-17-1
Eight In 13 Straight
Georgia leads the country with 13 consecutive seasons with eight or more wins. Texas and Virginia Tech rank second with 12 each. The next closest team in the Southeastern Conference is LSU with 10, which is tied for fifth in the nation.
Georgia Among Best in the SEC Under Mark Richt Since 2001 1. LSU................................ 91-26 2. Florida............................ 91-28 3. Georgia.......................... 90-27 4. Auburn........................... 80-35 5. Tennessee....................... 76-39
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OFFENSE
Dog Tracks
The QB Race This year’s spring practice will feature an intense battle for the starting
quarterback job between three candidates. Redshirt freshmen Aaron Murray and Zach Mettenberger will join junior Logan Gray as the candidates to become the starting signal caller. Murray, a former Parade/U.S Army/SuperPrep All-American at Plant HS in Tampa, Fla., led Plant to the 2008 Florida Class 4-A state title and was named MVP at the EA Sports Elite 11 camp. Murray (6-1, 206) has been enrolled at UGA since January 2009 before redshirting last season. Mettenberger (6-5, 230), a product of nearby Watkinsville, Ga., competed alongside Murray at the Elite 11 camp and also enrolled early in January 2009. Gray is the only one of the three candidates who has appeared in a game at quarterback for the Bulldogs. He saw action during the 2009 season and went 5-of-12 for 31 yards with two INTs. Gray has seen his most action as a punt returner. In two seasons, he has two punt returns for 70 yards. Gray has also scrambled 56 yards on 11 carries from his quarterback position during those two years.
Offensive Front Becomes A Force In 2009
The Bulldog offensive line led the SEC with the fewest sacks allowed. The unit allowed only 12 sacks in 13 games for a loss of 96 yards in 2009. During the season they started six different alignments. Georgia rolled up 339 yards on the ground to help knock off #7 Georgia Tech and gained 1,216 yards on the ground over the final five games. Josh Davis began starting at RT for the Bulldogs against Vanderbilt after returning from an injury. Clint Boling, who had started the first six games at RT as a junior last year, got the nod at LT the last six games while playing at RG for one game during the middle of the year. He was named to the 2009 AP All-SEC second team. Georgia started Trinton Sturdivant (LT), Chris Davis (LG), Ben Jones (C), Cordy Glenn (RG) and Boling (RT) in their season opener. Sturdivant, who was a Freshman All-American after starting 13 games in 2007 and then missed the 2008 season due to a left knee injury, re-injured his knee at #9 OSU and was lost for the rest of the season. Georgia’s Rushing Attack Final 5 Games of 2009 Opponent Att. Yards TDs Tenn. Tech 39 304 3 #25 Auburn 38 169 3 Kentucky 44 196 0 #7 Ga. Tech 44 339 2 Texas A&M 40 208 3 Total 205 1,216 11 Yards/Attempt: 5.9 1st 8 Games Total 242 877 6 Yards/Attempt: 3.6
Plenty Of Options At TE
The Bulldogs feature one of the deepest and most versatile groups of tight ends in the country. Aron White started 12 games as a redshirt sophomore last season and was named the Offensive MVP of the Independence Bowl after hauling in two touchdown passes. He finished with 13 catches for 198 yards and four TDs on the year. Orson Charles earned Freshman AllAmerica honors after appearing in all 13 games, including three starts. He ranked third on the team with 23 catches for 374 yards and three scores. In his freshman season, Arthur Lynch saw action in 11 games and had two catches for 17 yards in 2009. The Bulldogs also welcome back Bruce Figgins who redshirted in 2009 with a shoulder injury. In his Bulldog career, Figgins has appeared in 24 games, including three starts, with five catches for 56 yards and one touchdown.
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Green Gearing For 1,000 Yards
A.J. Green finished second in the SEC receiving yards/game (80.8) and rec./game (5.3) and was named to the AP All-SEC first team as a sophomore in 2009. But after catching three balls for 19 yards versus #25 Auburn, Green was forced to leave the game with an injured left shoulder AC (Acromioclavicular) sprain at the beginning of the second quarter and did not play versus Kentucky and #7 Georgia Tech. Green returned to lead the Bulldogs in the bowl win over Texas A&M after snagging six catches for 57 yards. He also missed the game with Tennessee Tech due to a bruised lung that happened against top-ranked Florida on Oct. 31. Green’s top performance in 2009 came against Arizona State when he snagged eight catches for 153 yards and a touchdown. It was his fourth career 100-yard game, and he was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week. He also blocked his first career field goal late in the fourth quarter against the Sun Devils to help secure the win. In 2008, Green led the SEC in receiving yardage, yards per game and tied for first in TDs by receivers. He became the first Bulldog to lead the SEC in receiving since Brice Hunter (59 rec.,799 yds.,7 TDs) in 1994.
Year 2008 2009 TOTAL
G/GS 13/11 10/8 23/19
Green’s Bulldog Career Rec. Yds. Per/Rec. Per/Game 56 963 17.2 74.1 53 808 15.2 80.8 109 1,771 16.2 77.0
TD 8 6 14
LG 54 UF 65 VU 65 VU
Bulldog Tailbacks Strong Down The Stretch
The Bulldogs had four different leading rushers in 2009, but finished the year by employing a combination of Caleb King and Washaun Ealey. The Bulldogs tallied 1,216 yards rushing in their last five games, including 339 in the road win over #7 Georgia Tech. The 339 rushing yards was the most in a game since 1988 when the Bulldogs rumbled for 372 yards on 53 carries in a 59-24 win over William & Mary. Also, the Bulldogs had two 100-yard rushers for the first time since 2004 against the Yellow Jackets. Ealey tallied a career-high 183 yards on 20 carries (9.1/carry) while King registered a career-best 166 yards on 19 carries (9.2/carry) and two touchdowns. Ealey was named the SEC Freshman of the Week for the second time this season after the Georgia Tech game. Ealey had a career-high 98 yards rushing on 18 carries and one touchdown versus Auburn and was also named SEC Freshman of the Week. King started the final five games of 2009. Richard Samuel began the 2009 season at tailback and started six games and finished with 395 yards rushing. However, Samuel will be switching to linebacker in the spring for his junior year.
Paving The Way For The Tailbacks
Seniors Shaun Chapas and Fred Munzenmaier return for their final season at fullback for the Bulldogs. This duo has the ability to run-block, but has also shown the ability to move the chains. Chapas gained 45 yards on seven carries and had one score plus nine catches for 50 yards and one score. Munzenmaier had 10 carries for 36 yards and two TDs and also caught three passes for 21 yards.
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Is SEC’s Top Returning Sack-Master
Despite playing in only 10 games as a sophomore, Justin Houston finished second in the SEC with a team-leading 7.5 sacks and 15 tackles for loss. For his efforts, he was named to the AP All-SEC second team. The Bulldogs registered 30 sacks in 2009 compared to just 12 by their opponents. After missing the first two games of the year, Houston made his debut with a career-high seven tackles against Arkansas. He also had a fine performance in the win over #7 Georgia Tech with six tackles and two tackles for loss. DE Demarcus Dobbs started all 13 games of 2009 at the other defensive end spot and finished with 30 tackles and 4.5 sacks as a junior. Another Bulldog to keep an eye on is redshirt sophomore Cornelius Washington after he gained experience in 2009. He finished with 13 tackles, four sacks and 15 quarterback pressures.
No Dowtin The Bulldog Linebackers
In Georgia’s new 3-4 scheme, the linebackers will play an important role in slowing the opposition’s offensive attack. The Bulldogs’ top returning tackler is junior linebacker Marcus Dowtin. Dowtin registered 57 tackles last season, including seven TFLs and two sacks. He appeared in 11 games with four starts. One of those starts came against Texas A&M in the Independence Bowl as Dowtin recorded a career-high nine tackles to lead the Bulldog defense. Georgia’s returning linebackers also include senior Darryl Gamble, who had 47 tackles, and senior Akeem Dent, who finished with 32. Richard Samuel will be getting his first try at linebacker after lining up for his first two seasons at tailback. Samuel had 395 yards and two touchdowns on 88 carries and played in 11 games with six starts. He was the Bulldogs’ leading rusher for the first three games of 2009. The linebackers will have a couple new coaches in Todd Grantham, who is also the defensive coordinator, and Warren Belin.
New Faces Abound In Secondary
Brandon Boykin returns for his junior season to lead the Bulldogs’ youthful secondary in 2010. Boykin was fourth on the team in 2009 with 54 tackles and three interceptions while starting 12 of 13 games. Boykin is the lone returning member of the secondary as Prince Miller and Bryan Evans graduated and Reshad Jones entered the NFL Draft early. Redshirt sophomore safety Bacarri Rambo played in 11 games for the Bulldogs last season and finished with 25 stops and two INTs. Also getting snaps at defensive back in 2009 were Branden Smith and Vance Cuff. Smith started one game and played in all 13 and in addition to his 14 tackles, he had 17 carries for 211 yards and two scores on offense. Cuff had 21 tackles in 2009 after starting one game and playing in nine. In addition, redshirt sophomore Sanders Commings will be attempting to earn more playing time after playing in all 13 games last year and finishing with 12 tackles and one interception. Mid-year enrollee Jakar Hamilton joined the Bulldogs in January and is expected to make an immediate impact. Hamilton had 50 tackles, four picks and eight pass break-ups for Georgia Military College in 2009.
Bulldog Defense Welcomes Three New Coaches
Mark Richt retooled his defensive staff following the 2009 season. Georgia’s defensive staff in 2010 will be led by defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, assistant head coach/defensive line/recruiting coordinator Rodney Garner (12th year at UGA), defensive backs coach Scott Lakatos and linebackers coach Warren Belin. Grantham comes to Georgia from the Dallas Cowboys where he was the defensive line coach from 2008 to 2009. Before arriving in Athens, Grantham had spent 11 seasons in the NFL but also has had assistant coaching experience at Virginia Tech and Michigan State. Lakatos comes the Bulldogs from Connecticut where he was the secondary coach since 2004. Lakatos helped the Huskies have a national ranking of No. 9 in pass efficiency defense in 2008. Belin arrives in Athens after spending the last eight seasons coaching linebackers at Vanderbilt. The 20-year coaching veteran also spent the last two seasons as the Commodores recruiting coordinator.
Who Will Be The Man In The Middle?
Georgia’s switch to a 3-4 defense puts the spotlight on who will fill the role at noseguard. The Bulldogs lost their top three defensive linemen in Jeff Owens, Geno Atkins and Kade Weston. Junior DeAngelo Tyson played in all 13 games last season and finished with 12 tackles. A younger lineman looking to make an impression is sophomore Abry Jones, who played in 12 games and had eight tackles and two tackles for loss.
Time For Turnovers
In 2009, Georgia finished 118th out of 120 teams in the Bowl Subdivision with a turnover ratio of -1.23 . The Bulldog defensive collected 10 interceptions, but the offense threw 17. Reshad Jones had four of the 10 interceptions, but the Bulldogs have Brandon Boykin (3), Bacarri Rambo (2) and Sanders Commings (1) all back. Georgia caused nine fumbles but recovered just two, which was the fewest in the country.
Fourth Quarter Defense
In the fourth quarter, Georgia surrendered 84 points and scored 83 points for a -1 margin. In comparison, national champion Alabama was +89 in the fourth quarter. The Tide allowed just 32 points and scored 121 in the final period. SEC Eastern Division champion Florida was +52 after surrendering 47 points and scoring 99 points.
Inside The Numbers In The SEC Ranking Scoring Defense 10th (25.9/pg) Total Defense 7th (339.4/pg) Rushing Defense 3rd (126.2/pg) Passing Defense 9th (213.2/pg) Sacks 4th (30) Red Zone Defense ^9th ^(87.2, 22 TDs, 12 FGs in 39 trips) *(66.7, 8 TDs, 8 FGs in 24 trips)
League Leader Alabama (11.7) Alabama (244.1) Alabama (78.1) Florida (152.8) Florida (39) *Alabama
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Georgia Returns Nation’s Best Kicking Tandem
Georgia junior punter Drew Butler and junior place-kicker Blair Walsh rank among the nation’s best at their respective positions. In 2009, Butler was a consensus All-American. He was also the Ray Guy Award winner, which is given to the nation’s top punter, while Walsh was one of three finalists for the Lou Groza Award, which is given to the nation’s top place-kicker. Georgia had never won either award before 2009. Butler became only the third Bulldog in school history to lead the NCAA in punting, joining Zeke Bratkowski (1953, 42.6) and Bobby Walden (1958, 45.3). Butler averaged 48.1 on 56 punts. Butler and the Bulldogs also led the NCAA in Net Punting with an average of 42.0. This was the first time since 1969 that Georgia led the country in Net Punting. Walsh ranked among the best in school history in Field Goal Percentage for a single season. He drilled 20-of-22 FGs (90.9 percent) in 2009, including 4-of-5 from 50 or more yards. Billy Bennett holds the school record after hitting 13-of-14 (92.86 percent) in 2000. Walsh has also connected on all 92 of his PATs during his career and was 42-for-42 in 2009.
A Closer Look At Butler
In his first season as a starter, redshirt sophomore Drew Butler led the NCAA with an average of 48.1 yards on 56 punts. Butler’s big games included a strong showing versus #1 Florida. He averaged 52.5 yards on four punts, including a 61 yarder. His 57.0 average against #9 Oklahoma State was the second-best average for a game since 1958 (Bobby Walden, 63.0). Butler’s 75 yarder was the longest since Brian Mimbs booted a 77 yarder in 2008 versus USC. Versus the Razorbacks, Butler booted a 64 yarder to pin Arkansas on its own 9 yard line late in the fourth quarter to help clinch the game for the Bulldogs. Strangely enough, neither the Bulldogs or Georgia Tech punted during their regular season finale in Atlanta. It marked the first time since the 1986 Duke game that the Bulldogs did not punt. Butler also serves as the holder for Blair Walsh. Butler is the son of former NFL standout and Bulldog All-American Kevin Butler. Butler is on Georgia’s post-game radio show. Mitch Frix snapped the ball to Butler during the 1981-82 seasons and now Frix’s son, Ty, snaps to Drew (see related note). Year Punts 2008 3 2009 56 TOTAL 59
Yds. 107 2,691 2,798
Butler’s Career
Avg. I20 *35.7 1 48.1 19 47.4 20
50+ LG 0 40 24 75 24 75
*Butler was used for “pooch” punts in 2008
A Closer Look At Walsh
Bulldog Blair Walsh ended up with the No. 2 spot in school history for field goal accuracy in a single season. He hit 20-of-22 (90.9%). The record is 13-of-14 (92.86%) by Billy Bennett in 2000. Walsh’s consistency made him one of three finalists for the Lou Groza Award. Walsh connected on a 37-yard FG to beat Arizona State as time expired in 2009. This was the first game-winning FG for the Bulldogs since Coutu drilled one from the same distance to beat Vanderbilt in 2007 (also a 20-17 win). Walsh also hit a career-long 53-yard field goal at #9 Oklahoma State in 2009 and then connected on a 52 yarder versus Tennessee. His kick against the Cowboys was the longest FG for the Bulldogs since Brandon Coutu connected on a 55 yarder against UAB in 2006. Walsh’s FG was the longest on the road since Hap Hines hit a 54 yarder vs. Kentucky in 1996. Walsh Career Highlights • Hit a 37-yard game winner versus Arizona State in 2009 • Is 4-for-5 on 50-yard+ FGs in 2009 and 6-for-10 from that distance in his career
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• Tied career high 14 points on
three field goals (35, 37 and 31) and five PATs at Arkansas in 2009; also at Tennessee in 2008 • A perfect 92-for-92 in PATs. • First career field goal, 52 yarder against Georgia Southern in 2008. It the longest ever by a Bulldog freshman at Sanford Stadium. • Career-long 53 yarder at #9 Okla. State in 2009 • Topped all conference kickers in field goals more than 40 yards, hitting 11 of 12 (92%) • Led all SEC kickers in 2009 with 17 touchbacks
Year 2008 2009 TOTAL
Walsh’s Career
20-29 6-8 4-4 10-12
30-39 4-6 5-6 9-12
40-49 50-59 3-4 2-5 7-7 4-5 10-11 6-10
Total 15-23 20-22 35-45
LG 52 53 53
Frix Following In Footsteps
Ty Frix serves as Georgia’s starting snapper. Frix, a Biomedical Engineering major, was valedictorian at Calhoun HS. In 2009, Georgia was looking for a new snapper after two-year starter Bo Fowler completed his career. Frix’s father, Dr. Mitch Frix, was the starting snapper for Georgia in 1981 and ‘82 and was member of three SEC championship teams, one national title team and three Sugar Bowl teams.
Boykin Owns KOR Record
Defensive back Brandon Boykin set the school record for kickoff return yardage in a single season with 988 kickoff return yards on 38 returns in 2009. He also had the most kickoff returns in a season, breaking the old mark of 28 shared by Gene Washington (1974) and Asher Allen (2007). Vanderbilt’s Warren Norman holds the SEC record for return yardage after registering 1,050 return yards on 40 returns in 2009. Boykin is the first player in SEC history with two 100-yard kickoff returns for touchdowns in the same season after picking up his second one during the matchup at Tennessee. Boykin, Norman and Tennessee’s Willie Gault (1980) share the SEC record for KOR TDs in a season with three. Boykin owns the school record with three kickoff returns for touchdowns in a season. Boykin and Jimmy Campagna are the only Bulldogs in school history with three return touchdowns in a season. Campagna had two punts and one KOR in 1952. Boykin’s first 100-yard kickoff return of the year came against South Carolina. This was the longest scoring play for Georgia in Sanford Stadium history. Boykin, who also had an INT in the game, finished with the secondmost kickoff return yards in a single game (187), missing the school record by just three yards (Scott Woerner, 1977, Kentucky).
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STARTING STREAKS
OFFENSE Justin Anderson, RG Clint Boling, RT/LT Shaun Chapas, FB Orson Charles, TE Joe Cox, QB Chris Davis, C/G Josh Davis, RT Kris Durham, SE Washaun Ealey, TB Justin Fields, FB Bruce Figgins, TE Cordy Glenn, LG/LT A.J. Green, FLK Ben Jones, C Caleb King, TB Tavarres King, SE Michael Moore, FLK Fred Munzenmaeir, FB Branden Smith, RB Trinton Sturdivant, LT Vince Vance, LG/LT Aron White, TE Rantavious Wooten, FLK
2009 5 13 7 3 13 11 6 INJ. 2 1 RS 13 8 13 5 9 5 1 1 1/INJ. 4 12 3
2008 7 12 6 n/a - 13 4 4 n/a 0 2 10 11 10 - RS 6 0 n/a INJ. 6/INJ. 1 n/a
2007 RS 11 - n/a - 13 - 1 n/a 0 1 n/a n/a n/a RS n/a - 0 n/a 13 - RS n/a
2006 n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 RS RS 2 n/a RS n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a - RS n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a RS n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a RS n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Total 12 36 13 3 14 37 10 7 2 1 3 22 19 23 5 9 11 1 1 14 10 13 3
Cons. 25 1 2 13 10 20 1 23 5 5 1 -
DEFENSE Geno Atkins, DT Roderick Battle, DE Brandon Boykin, SC/WC Vance Cuff, SC Rennie Curran, WLB Akeem Dent, SLB Darius Dewberry, WLB Demarcus Dobbs, DE Marcus Dowtin, MLB Bryan Evans, FS Darryl Gamble, SLB Justin Houston, DE Reshad Jones, SS Prince Miller, WCB/SC Jeff Owens, DT Kiante Tripp, DE/*LT Cornelius Washington, DE Marcus Washington, LB Kade Weston, DT Nick Williams, SLB
2009 3 2/INJ. 12 1 12 4 6 13 4 13 11 10 13 13 13 - 1 1 10 1
2008 13 7 - - 13 8 - 4 0 5 6 1 12 10 1/INJ. *3 RS RS/INJ - -
2007 7 13 n/a - 5 4 5 - n/a 2 - RS 2 8 13 - n/a 6 5 n/a
2006 0 0 n/a n/a n/a RS 0 RS n/a 4 RS n/a RS 0 12 RS n/a 0 6 n/a
2005 n/a RS n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a RS n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 n/a n/a 0 0 n/a
Total 23 22 12 1 30 15 11 17 4 24 17 11 27 31 39 *3 1 7 21 1
Cons. 1 4 13 2 13 1 4 22 22 13 10 -
* - Smith started at RB and sees time on offense, but is normally a DB
Note: Some starts were at other positions and include bowl games. RS=Redshirted; n/a=not at UGA yet; inj=injured
Boling Owns Longest Starting Streak For Bulldogs Junior LT Clint Boling finished the season with the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest streak of most consecutive games started. Boling has started 25 straight. On defense, both junior SS Reshad Jones and senior WC Prince Miller started 22 consecutive games for the Bulldogs. Also of note, senior DT Jeff Owens started 39 games despite missing every game of the 2008 season but the opener. Owens and Miller graduated and Jones declared early for the NFL Draft.
Bulldog Captains In 2009
OSU: J. Owens, R. Curran, J. Cox, D. Dobbs SC: Curran, K. Weston, Cox, P. Miller ARK: C. Boling, D. Tyson, B. Boykin, Curran ASU: Cox, M. Moore, Weston, D. Butler LSU: G. Atkins, C. Glenn, A.J. Green, J. Houston UT: S. Chapas, Curran, Owens, Butler VU: Atkins, Weston, Boling, S. Commings UF: Atkins, Curran, Boling, Boykin TTU: Butler, Curran, B. Walsh, A. White AU: Cox, B. Jones, Miller, Owens UK: 2009 Senior Class (Weston, Miller, Cox, Owens) GT: Chapas, Curran, Dobbs, B. Jones
2009 Permanent Captains
Joe Cox, QB (Team Captain) Michael Moore, FLK (Offensive Captain) Jeff Owens, DT (Defensive Captain) Rennie Curran, LB (Defensive Captain) Prince Miller, CB (Special Teams Captain)
2009 Game-By-Game Starters Game @ Okla. State South Carolina @ Arkansas Arizona State LSU @ Tennessee @ Vanderbilt vs. Florida Tennessee Tech Auburn Kentucky @ Georgia Tech *vs. Texas A&M Consecutive Career DEFENSE Game @ Okla. State South Carolina @ Arkansas Arizona State LSU @ Tennessee @ Vanderbilt vs. Florida Tennessee Tech Auburn Kentucky @ Georgia Tech *vs. Texas A&M Consecutive Career
SE Moore T. King T. King T. King Moore A. Lynch (TE) T. King B. Smith (RB) T. King T. King T. King T. King T. King 5 9
LT Sturdivant Vance Vance Glenn Glenn Glenn Glenn Boling Boling Boling Boling Boling Boling 25 36
LG C. Davis Glenn Glenn C. Davis C. Davis C. Davis C. Davis Glenn Glenn Glenn Glenn Glenn Glenn 20 22
C B. Jones B. Jones B. Jones B. Jones B. Jones B. Jones B. Jones B. Jones B. Jones B. Jones B. Jones B. Jones B. Jones 23 23
RG Glenn Anderson Anderson Anderson Anderson Anderson Boling C. Davis C. Davis C. Davis C. Davis C. Davis C. Davis 10 37
RT Boling Boling Boling Boling Boling Boling J. Davis J. Davis J. Davis J. Davis J. Davis J. Davis Vance 1 10
TE A. White A. White A. White A. White A. White A. White A. White A. White A. White A. White A. White A. White O. Charles 2 3
DE Battle Battle Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston C. Washington Houston Houston Houston Houston 4 11
DT Owens Owens Owens Owens Owens Owens Owens Owens Owens Owens Owens Owens Owens 13 39
DT Atkins Atkins Atkins Weston Weston Weston Weston Weston Weston Weston Weston Weston Weston 10 21
DE Dobbs Dobbs Dobbs Dobbs Dobbs Dobbs Dobbs Dobbs Dobbs Dobbs Dobbs Dobbs Dobbs 13 17
SLB Dewberry Gamble Gamble Dewberry Dewberry Dewberry Dewberry Williams Dewberry Dent Dent Dent Dent 4 15
MLB WLB Gamble Curran Dowtin Curran Dowtin Curran Gamble Curran Gamble Curran Gamble Curran Gamble Curran Gamble Curran Gamble Curran Gamble Curran M. Washington Curran Dowtin Curran Gamble Dowtin 1 3 17 9
FLK Green Green Green Green Fields Vance (OL) Green Green Wooten Green Wooten Wooten Green 1 19
QB Cox Cox Cox Cox Cox Cox Cox Cox Cox Cox Cox Cox Cox 13 14
WC Miller Miller Miller Boykin Boykin Boykin Boykin Boykin Boykin Boykin Boykin Cuff Boykin 1 12
SS R. Jones R. Jones R. Jones R. Jones R. Jones R. Jones R. Jones R. Jones R. Jones R. Jones R. Jones R. Jones R. Jones 22 27
RB Samuel Samuel Samuel Samuel Samuel Samuel Ealey Ealey King King King King King 5 5 FS Evans Evans Evans Evans Evans Evans Evans Evans Evans Evans Evans Evans Evans 13 24
Multiple Chapas (FB) Moore (SE) Chapas (FB) Chapas (FB) Chapas (FB) Chapas (FB) Munzen. (FB) Charles (TE) Moore (SE) Moore (SE) Chapas (FB) Charles (TE) Chapas (FB) 1 13 SCB Boykin Boykin Boykin Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller 22 31
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2009 SCORING NUMBERS
2009 Scoring Drives
41 TDs by the Offense, 3 by Special Teams, 1 by the Defense TD DrivES TD Play Drive 0-10 yards:.............. 17................1 11-20 yards:............. 4.................0 21-30 yards:............. 9.................3 31-40 yards:............. 1.................2 41-50 yards:............. 4.................1 51-60 yards:............. 2.................6 61-70 yards:............. 2................11 71-80 yards:............. 2................13 81-90 yards:............. 0.................4 91-99 yards:............. 0.................0 Average: . ......... 23.9 yds......63.4 yds. Shortest: 1 yd. 2 yds. (4x) (A&M) Longest: 80 yds. 87 yds. (ARK) (AU) Number of Plays on TD Scoring DriveS 1:----------3 2: ---------5 3: ---------5 4:----------1 5: ---------2 6: ---------7 7: ---------3 8: ---------6 9:----------3 10:---------4 14: --------1 18----------1 Avg:- 6.1 plays TD DRIVE Poss. TimeS 0:00-0:30 ............4 00:31-1:00.......... 7 1:01-2:00............ 5 2:01-3:00............ 9 3:01-4:00............ 3 4:01-5:00............ 6 5:01-6:00............ 3 6:00-7:00............ 1 7.00+................... 3 Average: 3:00 Quickest: 0:04 (1 play, 2 yards vs. Texas A&M) Longest: 7:52 (18 plays, 60 yards vs. #4 LSU)
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Inside 20 34 times 39 times
Inside the Red Zone
TD% 62% 56%
Score% 94% 87%
TD (Rush/Pass) FG 21 (11-R, 10-P) 11-for-12 22 (9-R, 13-P) 12-for-13
*No Points due to: BFG=Blocked FG; MFG=Missed FG; TO=Turnover; D=Downs; C=Clock Expired (took a knee); P=Punt.
DID YOU KNOW? Georgia finished third in the league in Red Zone offense, having scored 32 out of 34 tries, and was 9th in Red Zone defense. The Bulldogs surrendered 12 field goals in 39 trips to the Red Zone. Georgia’s Red Zone Offense
OSU: 1-for-1 (1 TD) USC: 5-for-5 (3 TDs, 2 FGs) ARK: 3-for-3 (3 FGs) ASU: 3-for-3 (2 FGs, 1 TD) LSU: 2-for-3 (2 TDs, MFG) UT: 0-for-0 VU: 2-for-2 (2 TDs)
Opponent’s Red Zone
OSU: 3-for-3 (2 TDs, 1 FG) USC: 6-for-7 (2 TDs, 4 FGs, 1 D) ARK: 4-for-4 (2 TDs, 2 FGs) ASU: 2-for-2 (1 TD, 1 FG) LSU: 2-for-4 (1 TD, 1FG, 1TO,1D) UT: 4-for-4 (3 TDs, 1 FG) VU: 1-for-1 (1 TD)
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Georgia’s Red Zone Offense UF: 1-for-1 (1 TD) TT: 3-for-3 (2 TDs, 1 FG) AU: 2-for-2 (2 TDs) UK: 2-for-3 (1 TD, 1 FG, 1 TO) GT: 4-for-4 (2 TDs, 2 FGs) A&M: 4-for-4 (4 TDs)
Opponent’s Red Zone
UF: 2-for-3 (1 TD, 1 FG) TT: 0-for-0 AU: 2-for-2 (1 TD, 1 FG) UK: 3-for-3 (3 TDs) GT: 2-for-3 (2 TDs, 1 MFG) A&M: 3-for-3 (3 TDs)
Points Off Turnovers In 2009
Georgia has forced 12 turnovers and converted them into 44 points.
Opponents have scored 105 points off 28 Bulldog miscues. Twenty of the 28 turnovers were in Georgia territory. The Bulldogs finished 118th out of 120 teams in the country with a -16 turnover ratio. @ #9 Oklahoma State: No turnovers; OSU forced 2 fumbles and 1 INT and convered it into 10 points S.C.: UGA scored 3 points off 1 INT; USC got 16 points off 2 fumbles and an INT @ Arkansas: UGA scored 3 points off 1 fumble; Arkansas got 14 points off 2 fumbles and 1 INT Arizona State: UGA got no points off 1 INT; ASU got 14 points off 2 INTs and 1 fumble #4 LSU: UGA got no points off 1 INT; LSU got no points off 1 INT @ Tennessee: UGA scored 7 points off 1 INT; UT got 17 points off 2 INTs and 1 fumble @ Vanderbilt: UGA scored 7 points off 1 INT; VU got no points off 1 INT vs. Florida (Jax.): No turnovers; UF got 17 points off 4 INTs Tenn. Tech: No turnovers; TTU got no points off 1 INT Auburn: UGA got 7 points off 2 INTs; No turnovers Kentucky: No turnovers; UK got 14 points off 2 INTs and 2 fumbles @ Ga. Tech: UGA got 10 points off 1 INT and 1 fumble; GT got 3 points off 1 fumble vs. Texas A&M: UGA got 7 points off 2 INTs; A&M got no points off 1 INT
Career Performances By Current Bulldogs 100+Yards Rushing In A Game
*Richard Samuel, TB (1) 2009: @ Arkansas (104) Caleb King, TB (1) 2009: @ #7 Georgia Tech (166) Washaun Ealey, TB (1) 2009: @ #7 Georgia Tech (183) * - Samuel moved to LB during the 2010 spring
Did You Know?
In 2009, Georgia had three TD drives of over seven minutes. There was one that lasted 2 seconds. There was a 7:11 TD drive versus Arkansas, which at the time was the longest since 1998 (a 7:47 TD drive against Florida, going 80 yards in 17 plays). Then two weeks later against #4 LSU, the Bulldogs had a 7:52 TD drive covering 60 yards in 18 plays. This marked the longest since 1997 (an 8:33 TD drive vs. Kentucky in 16 plays). The 18-play TD drive vs. #4 LSU was the most plays in a TD-drive since 1988 vs. Tennessee (19 plays, 87 yards). There was a 7:13 TD drive versus #1 UF, a 14-play, 79-yard TD drive. The 2-second TD drive was one play and went 2 yards vs. Texas A&M.
*No Points 2 (MFG, TO) 5 (2 D, 1 TO, 1 C, 1 MFG)
100+Yards Receiving In A Game
A.J. Green, FLK (4) 2008: @ Arizona Sate (159); #22 Vanderbilt (132); 2009: @ Arkansas (137); ASU (153) Tavarres King, SE (1) 2009: vs. Kentucky (109) Bulldog tight end Aron White was named the Offensive MVP at the 2009 Independence Bowl after having a pair of touchdown catches to lead Georgia to a 44-20 win.
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Akeem Dent, SLB (2) 2008: #8 Alabama (10); 2009: @ #7 Georgia Tech (11) Darryl Gamble, MLB (1) 2008: @ #11 LSU (13)
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The Big Plays in 2009
The Bulldogs had 60 plays which covered 25+ yards in 2009 while their opponents had 53. GAME 1: #13 Georgia at #9 Oklahoma State Georgia: 2 plays Longest: 29-yard pass (Joe Cox to A.J. Green) OSU: 2 plays Longest: 74-yard KOR (Perrish Cox) GAME 2: #21 Georgia vs. South Carolina Georgia: 5 plays Longest: 100-yard KOR for TD (Brandon Boykin) USC: 3 plays Longest: 57-yard KOR (Chris Culliver) GAME 3: #21 Georgia at Arkansas Georgia: 10 plays Longest: 80-yard TD rush (Richard Samuel) ARK: 10 plays Longest: 50-yard KOR (Kobi Hamilton) GAME 4: #21 Georgia vs. Arizona State Georgia: 3 plays Longest: 56-yard TD pass (Cox to Green) ASU: 2 plays Longest: 47-yard INT Ret. for a TD (Jarrell Holman) GAME 5: #18 Georgia vs. #4 LSU Georgia: 3 plays Longest: 46-yard pass (Cox to Tavarres King) LSU: 6 plays Longest: 49-yard KOR (Trindon Holliday) GAME 6: Georgia at Tennessee Georgia: 3 plays Longest: 100-yard KOR for TD (Boykin) TENN: 7 plays Longest: 51-yard TD pass (Jonathan Crompton to Gerald Jones) GAME 7: Georgia at Vanderbilt Georgia: 6 plays Longest: 65-yard TD pass (Cox to Green) VU: 1 play Longest: 25-yard pass (Larry Smith to Collin Ashley) GAME 8: Georgia vs. #1 Florida Georgia: 3 plays Longest: 37-yard KOR (Boykin) UF: 2 plays Longest: 49-yard rush (Mike Gillislee) GAME 9: Georgia vs. Tennessee Tech Georgia: 6 plays Longest: 52-yard TD rush (Branden Smith) TTU: 3 plays Longest: 38-yard KOR (Henry Sailes) GAME 10: Georgia vs. #25 Auburn Georgia: 4 plays Longest: 50-yard TD pass (Cox to Israel Troupe) AU: 5 plays Longest: 99-yard KOR for TD (Demond Washington) GAME 11: Georgia vs. Kentucky Georgia: 6 plays Longest: 45-yard KOR (Boykin) UK: 4 plays Longest: 60-yard TD pass (Morgan Newton to Derrick Locke) GAME 12: Georgia at #7 Georgia Tech Georgia: 4 plays Longest: 75-yard TD rush (Caleb King) GT: 3 plays Longest: 76-yard TD pass (Josh Nesbitt to Demaryius Thomas) GAME 13: Georgia vs. Texas A&M (Indepedence Bowl) Georgia: 5 plays Longest: 81-yard KOR for TD (Brandon Boykin) A&M: 5 plays Longest: 41-yard pass (Jerrod Johnson to Brandal Jackson)
Bulldog Honors in 2009
Geno Atkins, DT 2009 Independence Bowl Defensive MVP AP All-SEC (second team) SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week (VU) SEC Coaches All-SEC (Second Team) Clint Boling, OL AP All-SEC (second team) SEC Offensive Line Player of the Week (USC) Sporting News All-SEC Brandon Boykin, CB/KOR SEC Special Teams Player of the Week (USC) National Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week (USC, UT) (collegefootballperformance.com) Drew Butler, P 2009 AFCA Coaches, Walter Camp, FWAA, Sporting News All-American AP All-SEC (first team) Ray Guy Award Winner ESPN The Magazine All-District Academic Team Sporting News All-American (First Team) Phil Steele Midseason All-American (first team) National Punter of the Week (UT) Punter Perf. of the Week (OSU, ARK) CFPA National Punter of the Year (collegefootballperformance.com) Sporting News All-SEC SEC Coaches All-SEC (First Team); ESPN All-SEC Orson Charles, TE Sporting News, FWAA, AON Insurance, Phil Steele, CollegeFootballNews. com Freshman All-American Sporting News All-Freshman Team SEC Coaches All-Freshman Team Joe Cox, QB Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week (ARK) SEC Offensive Player of the Week ESPN Helmet Sticker Quarterback Perf. of the Week (collegefootballperformance.com) Rennie Curran, LB AP All-SEC (first team) Phil Steele Midseason All-American (third team) SEC Coaches All-SEC (First Team) Washaun Ealey, TB SEC Freshman of the Week (AU) SEC Freshman of the Week (GT) A.J. Green, FLK AP All-SEC (first team) Phil Steele Midseason All-American (second team) Sporting News All-SEC SEC Offensive Player of the Week (ASU) SEC Coaches All-SEC (First Team) ESPN All-SEC Justin Houston, DE AP All-SEC (second team) SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week (ASU) SEC Coaches All-SEC (Second Team) Jeff Owens, DT AFCA Good Works Team Montez Robinson, DE SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week (TTU) Sporting News All-Freshman Team SEC Coaches All-Freshman Team Blair Walsh, PK AP All-SEC (second team) Lou Groza Award - finalist Phil Steele Midseason All-American (second team) CFPA National Placekicker of the Year (collegefootballperformance.com) SEC Coaches All-SEC (Second Team) Aron White, TE 2009 Independence Bowl Offensive MVP Ben Jones, C SEC Coaches All-SEC (Second Team)
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Single Game Career Highs RUNNING BACKS Shaun Chapas Kalvin Daniels Washaun Ealey Dontavius Jackson Caleb King Kevin Lanier Fred Munzenmaier Carlton Thomas Others - - - - Richard Samuel, LB (TB in 2008-09) Logan Gray, QB A.J. Green, FLK Branden Smith, DB Rantavious Wooten, FLK
ATT. (G) 5 (A&M09) 6 (OM07) 20 (GT09) 3 (VU09) 18 (2x/GT09) 1 (A&M09) 4 (2x/A&M09) 6 (2x/VU09)
YDS. (G) 43 (A&M09) 43 (OM07) 183 (GT09) 38 (VU09) 166 (GT09) 1 (A&M09) 20 (A&M09) 30 (UT09)
TDs (G) 1 (A&M09) - 2 (TTU09) - 2 (3x/A&M09) - 1 4x/VU09) -
LG (G) 22 (A&M09) 22 (OM07) 44TD (TTU09) 19 (VU09) 75 (GT09) 1 (A&M09) 14 (A&M09) 13 (UT09)
100-yd Games 1 1 -
20 (OS09) 5 (TTU09) 1 (4x/MSU09) 3 (4x/UK09) 2 (LSU09)
104 (ARK09) 32 (TTU09) 28 (UK08) 72 (TTU09) 7 (AU09)
1 (3x/ARK09) - - 1 (2x/TTU09) -
80TD (ARK09) 20 (TTU09) 28 (UK08) 61 (USC09) 7 (AU09)
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QUARTERBACKS Logan Gray
ATT. (G) 5 (TTU09)
COMP. (G) 4 (TTU09)
YDS. (G) 25 (TTU09)
RECEIVERS/TE Marlon Brown Orson Charles Kris Durham Bruce Figgins A.J. Green Tavarres King Arthur Lynch Fred Munzenmaier Israel Troupe Aron White Rantavious Wooten Others - - - - - Shaun Chapas, RB Washaun Ealey, TB Caleb King, RB Richard Samuel, TB Branden Smith, DB Carlton Thomas, RB
REC. (G) 2 (UT09) 4 (UK09) 3 (3x/MSU09) 1 (5x/AU08) 8 (3x/UT09) 3 (2x/UK09) 2 (TTU09) 3 (VU09) 2 (2x/AU09) 2 (4x/A&M09) 4 (GT09)
YDS. (G) 15 (UT09) 73 (UK09) 74 (GSU08) 17 (UF08) 159 (ASU08) 109 (UK09) 17 (TTU09) 21 (VU09) 62 (AU09) 53 (TTU09) 64 (UK09)
TDs (G) - 1 (3x/UK09) 1 (GSU08) 1 (OS07) 2 (ARK09) 1 (ARK09) - - 1 (AU09) 2 (A&M09) 2 (UK09)
LG (G) 9 (UT09) 44 (ARK09) 61 (GSU08) 17 (UF08) 65TD (VU09) 50TD (ARK09) 10 (TTU09) 9 (VU09) 50 (AU09) 48 (LSU08) 43 (UK09)
4 (LSU09) 1 (3x/A&M09) 3 (LSU09) 3 (USC09) 1 (2x/VU09) 2 (3x/VU09)
64 (UT08) 20 (UF09) 32 (A&M09) 23 (USC09) 4 (VU09) 18 (OS09)
1 (2x/LSU09) - 21 (VU09) - - -
37 (UT08) 20 (UF09) 32 (A&M09) 16 (USC09) 4 (VU09) 17 (OS09) -
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Solo (G) 3 (OM07) 7 (UF09) 2 (OS07) 2 (USC09) 3 (6x/UK09) 6 (2x/ALA08) 0 3 (OS09) 7 (OS09) 1 (2x/UK09) 6 (2x/OS09) 1 (4x/AU09) 2 (2x/ASU09) 0 2 (A&M09) 4 (3x/LSU09)
Assist (G) 1 (2x) 5 (AU09) 2 (WC07) 2 (2x/A&M09) 5 (UK09) 7 (GT09) 1 (CM08) 4 (LSU09) 6 (UK09) 0 8 (LSU08) 2 (TTU09) 2 (UK09) 1 (UF08) 1 (2x/ A&M09) 5 (GT09)
Total 4 (OM07) 8 (AU09) 2 (2x/WC07) 3 (A&M09) 8 (UK09) 11 (GT09) 1 (CM08) 4 (4x/LSU09) 9 (A&M09) 1 (2x/UK09) 14 (LSU08) 3 (TTU09) 2 (4x/UK09) 1 (UF08) 3 (A&M09) 7 (ARK09)
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TDs (G) -
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LG (G) 10 (TTU09)
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INT (G) 1 (2x/TTU09)
100-yd Games 4 1 -
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Bulldog, Pos. Solo (G) Assist (G) Total 10+ Abry Jones, DT 1 (5x/UT09) 1 (3x/UK09) 2 (USC09) Jeremy Longo, DE - 1 (2x/ A&M09) 1 (2x/A&M09) Fred Munzenmaier, FB 1 (3x/ARK09) 1 (ASU08) 1 (4x/ARK09) Makiri Pugh, FS 1 (A&M09) 1 (TTU09) 1 (2x/A&M09) Bacarri Rambo, S 3 (4x/A&M09) 2 (ASU09) 4 (3x/A&M09) Christian Robinson, LB 3 (UF09) 4 (AU09) 5 (TTU09) Montez Robinson, DE 4 (TTU09) 1 (TTU09) 5 (TTU09) Richard Samuel, TB 1 (7x/UK09) 1 (5x/AU09) 1 (11x/UK09) Branden Smith, CB 2 (LSU09) 3 (VU09) 4 (VU09) Kiante Tripp, DE - 1 (TTU09) 1 (TTU09) DeAngelo Tyson, DT 2 (2x/MSU09) 3 (GT09) 4 (GT09) Blair Walsh, PK 1 (4x/UK09) 0 1 (4x/UK09) Cornelius Washington, DE 2 (3x/AU09) 2 (A&M09) 3 (2x/A&M09) Nick Williams, LB 1 (3x/A&M09) 3 (AU09) 4 (AU09) Shawn Williams, CB 3 (A&M09) 1 (2x/TTU09) 3 (A&M09) Brandon Wood, DE 1 (8x/A&M09) 4 (GS08) 4 (2x/UT09) * - offensive players in italics; the following offensive players have tackles after turnovers: Clint Boling, Josh Davis, Cordy Glenn, Ben Jones, Caleb King, Tavarres King
2010 Spring Football Bios 79 Justin Anderson RG, Jr., 6-5, 330 Ocilla, Ga. Hargrave Military
2009: Appeared in all 13 games making five starts. *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester. *Recipient of Col. Robert L. Jackson Family Scholarship. 2008: Named to Phil Steele’s All-Freshman Second Team. *Named to CollegeFootballNews.com’s Freshman Honorable Mention Team and Freshman All-SEC by SEC Coaches. *Appeared in 12 games making seven starts. *Started at RT vs. No. 8 Alabama, vs. Tenn., vs. No. 22 Vanderbilt, at No. 11 LSU, vs. No. 5 Florida, at UK. *Made first-career start at right tackle at No. 24 Arizona State. *Made Bulldog debut against Georgia Southern. 2007: Entered Georgia in January; listed as number two RT at conclusion of spring drills; redshirted. Prep School: Hargrave Military, coached by Robert Prunty…Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100…Rivals.com Prep School Top 50…EA Sports Second-Team All-American…Team finished 7-3. High School: Irwin County High School, coached by Jute Wilson…USA Today All-USA First Team Offense and Pre-Season Super 25…Superprep All-America…EA Sports second team All-America…The Atlanta JournalConstitution Super 11 and Super Southern 100…Three-time First-Team Class AA All-State by the Georgia Sports Writers Association and 2005 All-State selection by Atlanta Journal-Constitution…FSN South Countdown to Signing Day All-South Second Team…Invited to play in the U.S. Army All-American Game…PrepStar 100…Rivals.com Top 7 Offensive Guards and Top 100 recruit …Scout.com No. 21 offensive lineman in the nation…CSTV and ESPN Top 150 in America…Tifton Gazette All-Tift Area Team…His team advanced to the state playoffs in three of his four seasons…played basketball and track until his senior year. Personal: JUSTIN K. ANDERSON; Born: April 15, 1988; Major: Housing.
31 Quintin Banks SS, Sr., 6-2, 213 Warner Robins, Ga. Houston County HS Career Highs: 4 tackles vs. Ole Miss in 2007 2009: Appeared in four games making three tackles. *In first action of season, posted two tackles at Vanderbilt; also played against Tennessee Tech, No. 7 Ga. Tech and vs. Texas A&M. *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for summer semester. *Limited in spring drills due to knee injury. *Recipient of Jack and Joy Davis Football Scholarship. 2008: Appeared in one game playing against Tennessee. *Suffered a torn medial collateral ligament during preseason workouts and suffered another knee injury prior to the Vanderbilt game and missed the remainder of the season. *Received the Coffee County Hustle Award at the end of spring practice. 2007: Appeared in 12 games with six tackles. *Two tackles in Georgia’s 41-10 rout of #10 Hawai’i in the Sugar Bowl. *Had a career-high four tackles including 1.5 for a loss vs. Ole Miss. *Recipient of the Jack and Joy Davis Football Scholarship. *Listed as number two SS at conclusion of spring drills. 2006: Redshirted. High School: Houston County, coached by Doug Johnson...Outstanding Scout Team Special Teams Player….The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAAAA All-State First Team DB and Best Safety in Georgia… Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAAA All-State Defensive Team as a defensive back…All-Region 1 AAAAA at defensive back… PrepStar Top 200, No.19 overall at defensive back…Rivals.com No. 11 overall safety…Rated 13th in Rivals.com postseason Top 50… First Team All-Middle Georgia and All-Houston County…Selected to the GACA North-South All-Star Team…Region 1-AAAAA Defensive
Player of the Year…Recipient of the Golden Helmet Award for MVP of Houston County…Team Captain who played free safety, quarterback, and wingback…Career stats of 193 tackles, 2 interceptions, 22 pass break ups, 5 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, 2 blocked kicks and 174 yards of total offense. Personal: QUINTIN BANKS; Born: March 4, 1988; Major: Studio Art.
Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF 2007 12/0 6 2 8 0/0 1.5/4 0 2008 1/0 0 0 0 0/0 0.0/0 0 2009 4/0 3 0 3 0/0 1.0/3 0 Total 17/0 9 2 11 0/0 2.5/7 0
FR PBU Int. QBP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
60 Clint Boling LT, Sr., 6-5, 304 Alpharetta, Ga. Chattahoochee HS 2009: Named All-SEC by Sporing News and All-SEC Second Team by Associated Press and Phil Steele *Recieved Honorable Mention from All-College Football Insiders. *Appeared in 13 games making 13 starts. *Started at right tackle for the first six games, made a start at right guard vs. Vanderbilt and then started the final six games at left tackle. *Named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week (9/14) after helping Georgia tally 308 yards of offense vs. S. Carolina. *Named Preseason All-SEC First Team by Lindy’s and All-SEC Second Team by Phil Steele, SEC Coaches and SEC Media. *Named Best All-Around Offensive Player at conclusion of spring drills *Recipient of Wallace Butts Football Scholarship. 2008: Named to CollegeFootballNews.com’s All-Sophomore Second Team. *Named First Team All-SEC by Associated Press, also Phil Steele’s AllSEC Second Team. *Appeared in 12 games making 12 starts. *Started at LT vs. No. 22 Vanderbilt, at No. 11 LSU, vs. No. 5 Florida, at Kentucky, at Auburn, vs. No. 18 Ga. Tech and vs. No. 19 Michigan State. *Named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week (10/13) following win over Tennessee in which UGA tallied 458 yards of total offense; Boling started at right guard but an injury to a teammate forced him to move to left tackle during the game. *Started at RG at No. 24 Ariz. St., vs. No. 8 Alabama, vs. Tennessee. *Started at right tackle against Central Michigan and at South Carolina. *Named preseason All-SEC 4th team by Phil Steele. 2007: Appeared in 13 games making 11 starts, 10 at RG and one at RT. *Freshman All-America First Team by Scout.com and Freshman AllAmerica Second Team by Rivals.com. *Named SEC All-Freshman by SEC Coaches and Sporting News. *Made first-career start at RT before switching to RG for the final 10 games *Made Bulldog debut vs. Oklahoma St. High School: Chattahoochee…named to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAAAA First Team Offense…2006 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top 50 In Georgia and Northside All-Area Team…Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAAA All-State Team…SuperPrep All-Dixie Team and Top 50 in the Dixie Region…Prep Star All-American…Voted All-Area Player of the Year…UGASports.com #22 Overall prospect in Georgia…Rivals.com Top 10 offensive line and Top 35 overall recruit in Georgia…Scout.com Top 5 offensive tackles in Georgia and No. 71 offensive tackle in U.S…honored as 2004 and 2005 Academic Athlete for Chattahoochee High School Football…started as tight end his sophomore year before moving to offensive line and defensive end his junior and senior years…Led his team to the playoffs his senior season…started for the basketball team…High School Coach: Terry Crowder. Personal: CLINT BOLING; Born: May 9, 1989; Major: Management Information Systems.
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2010 Spring Football Bios 2 Brandon Boykin CB, Jr., 5-10, 185 Fayetteville, Ga. Fayette County HS
Career Highs: 8 tackles vs. No. 25 Auburn in 2009 *1 interception (3x), last vs. No. 25 Auburn in 2009 *6 kickoff returns (2x), last vs. No. 1 Florida in 2009 *187 kickoff return yards vs. S. Carolina in 2009 *Long kickoff return of 100 yards (2x), last at Tennessee in 2009 *1 kickoff return TD (2x), last at Tennessee in 2009 2009: Named All-SEC Fourth Team as a kickoff return specialist by Phil Steele *Earned team’s Most Improved Player award for special teams. *Appeared in 13 games making 12 starts with 54 tackles, six pass breakups and three interceptions. *Set school records with 38 kickoff returns, 988 kickoff return yards and three kickoff returns for touchdowns. *In Independence Bowl against Texas A&M, set a school record and tied an SEC record with his third kickoff return for a touchdown on the season (81 yards); Also posted six tackles and a pass-break up. *Became the first player in SEC history to return two kickoffs 100 yards in a season doing so against S. Carolina and at Tennessee. *Recorded a career-high eight tackles and an INT vs. No. 25 Auburn. *Tied for the team lead with seven tackle vs. No. 1 Florida. *Earned CollegeFootballPerformance.com Kickoff Returner Performance of the Week after he returned four kicks for 128 yards including a 100-yard return for a touchdown at Tennessee. *Named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week (9/14) and earned CollegeFootballPerformance.com Kickoff Returner Performance of the Week after returning four kickoffs for 187 yards including a 100-yard return for a TD in the second quarter, the longest in UGA history, vs. S. Carolina; also registered four tackles and an INT in the game. *Five tackle performances at Vanderbilt, vs. Ariz. St. and at Arkansas. *Recorded four tackles and an interceptions vs. No. 4 LSU. *Had three tackles including a sack in spring G-Day game. *Named Most Improved Defensive Back at conclusion of spring drills. *Recipient of Tommy Reeder Football Scholarship. 2008: Named one of team’s Newcomer of the Year Award winners for defense. *Appeared in 13 games recording six tackles. *Season-high two tackles in debut vs. Ga. Southern. *Named to SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll. *Named to Director’s Honor Roll for fall 2008 semester. High School: Fayette County, coached by Tommy Webb…SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie Teams…PrepStar All-Southeast Region…2007 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100 and Class AAAA AllState …Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAA All-State….2007 Georgia Football Magazine All-State second team…2008 Rivals.com Rivals 250, cornerbacks (15), Georgia Top 50 (18)…UGASports Georgia Top 50 (8)… Scout.com four-star prospect, Top 150, #161 player in America, #14 CB in America, #91 player in the South, #14 player in Georgia… as a senior in 2007, recorded 23 tackles, recorded five interceptions and nine pass breakups … he also appeared on offense at quarterback, completing 33 of 43 passes for 416 yards and three touchdowns, rushed 94 times for 600 yards and six touchdowns. Personal: BRANDON BOYKIN; Born: July 13, 1990; Major: Pre-Journalism/Broadcast News. Defensive Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int. QBP 2008 13/0 5 1 6 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 13/12 40 14 54 0.0/0 2.5/5 0 0 6 3 1 Total 26/12 45 15 60 0.0/0 2.5/5 0 0 6 3 1 Year 2009 Total
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Kickoff Returns Avg TD LG 26.0 3 100 SC, UT 26.0 3 100 SC, UT
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15 Marlon Brown SE, So., 6-5, 200 Memphis, Tenn. Harding Academy
Career Highs: 2 receptions at Tennessee in 2009 *15 receiving yards at Tennessee in 2009 *Long reception of nine yards at Tennessee in 2009 2009: Appeared in eight games. *Recorded first two career receptions at Tennessee for 15 yards. *Made Bulldog debut vs. S. Carolina. *Earned Herbie Award as #6 ranked “Fresh Approach: Top True Freshmen” *Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for summer semester. *Recipient of Vickie and Leon Farmer Football Scholarship. High School: Harding Academy, coached by Ryan Derrick...Totaled 1,785 all-purpose yards with 19 touchdowns in 2008 including 338 yards and four touchdowns in the state championship game...Became first Memphis private schooler to be named a PARADE All-American in 2009...2009 USA Today All-USA Second Team...Named Tennessee’s Mr. Football for 2008...2008 Tennessee Sports Writers Association Division 2-A All-State...2008 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100...Caught 41 passes for 861 yards and six touchdowns in 2007 while rushing for 629 yards and 10 touchdowns...2007 Tennessee Sports Writers Association Division 2-A All-State...Caught 41 passes for 780 yards and eight touchdowns in 2006...Ranked as country’s No.5 wide receiver by Rivals.com...Ranked No. 53 on Rivals.com 100...Ranked No. 1 on Rivals.com Tennessee Postseason Top 35Ranked No. 3 wide receiver by ESPN.com...Ranked No. 24 on ESPNU 150...Ranked No. 2 wide receiver in the country by Scout.com...Under Armour All-American... Also played basketball at Harding and was named to the 2008 Tennessee Sports Writers Association Division 2-A All-State Team. Personal: MARLON BROWN; Born: April 22, 1991; Major: Pre-Business/Management. Receiving Year G/GS Rec. Yards Per/Rec. Per/Gm. TD LG 2009 8/0 2 15 7.5 2.1 0 9 UT Total 8/0 2 15 7.5 2.1 0 9 UT
68 Chris Burnette OG, RFr., 6-2, 290 LaGrange, Ga. Troup County HS 2009: Member of the scout team. *Named to 2009 fall and summer Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and earned Dean’s List recognition for summer semester. *Recipient of Susan and Mark Tomlinson
Scholarship. High School: Troup County, coached by Bubba Jeter..2008 MaxPreps Medium School All-America Team...PrepStar Top 100 Dream Team...2008 SuperPrep All-Dixie Team....2008 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia’s Super 11, Super Southern 100, Georgia 150 and Class AAA All-State first team...2008 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAA All-State selection...2009 Rivals.com four-star prospect, Rivals 100 (81), offensive guard (3) and Georgia Postseason Top 75 (4)...2009 Scout.com three-star prospect ranked #9 in Georgia, #76 in the South, #147 in the nation, and #31 offensive guard...UGASports 2009 Georgia Top 75 (5)...Ranked #58 overall and #2 at OG in ESPNU 150...2009 Athlon Consensus 100 (88)....2008 Georgia Football Magazine/Georgiafb.com All-State Phenoms first team...2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl participant and named honorable mention for “best feet” award...Projected to be high school valedictorian. Personal: CHRIS BURNETTE; Born: April 14, 1991.; Major: Pre-Business/Finance.
2010 Spring Football Bios 13 Drew Butler P, Jr., 6-2, 203 Duluth, Ga. Peachtree Ridge HS
Career Highs: 7 punts vs. No. 4 LSU in 2009 *Long punt of 75 yards at No. 9 Okla. St. in 2009 *3 punts downed inside the 20 at Arkansas in 2009 2009: Winner of the Ray Guy Award. *Named First Team All-America by Walter Camp, American Football Coaches, Football Writers Association of America and Sporting News *Named All-SEC First Team by Associated Press, SEC Coaches, ESPN, Phil Steele, and Sporting News *Named CollegeFootballPerformance.com Punter of the Year. *Tabbed a All-College Football Insiders First Team selection. *Selected to ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District team. *Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll and fall 2009 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. *Earned one of team’s Most Valuable Special Teams Player awards *Tabbed midseason All-America first team selection by Sporting News and Phil Steele. *Appeared in all 13 games punting 56 times for 2,691 yards for a national-best 48.1 yards per punt with 19 downed inside the 20. *Became only the third Bulldog in school history to lead the NCAA in punting (Zeke Bratkowski, 1953, 42.6; Bobby Walden, 1958, 45.3); His 48.1 average was the best average by an NCAA leader since 2001 (Travis Dorsch, Purdue, 48.4). *Twice named CollegeFootballPerformance.com Punter Performer of the Week: After Tenn. game where he punted six times for a 49.8 yd. avg. and after Arkansas game where he punted four times for a 55.3 yd. avg. *Also earned CollegeFootballPerformance.com Honorable Mention Punter Performer of the Week five times: at Vanderbilt with five punts for a 47.0 yard average; vs. No. 4 LSU with seven punts for a 49.1 yard average; vs. No. 1 Florida with four punts for a 52.5 yard average; vs. No. 25 Auburn with five punts for a 47.4 yard average; at No. 9 Okla. St. with six punts for a 57.0 yard average, the second-highest average for a game in school history, including a career-long 75-yarder. *Also served as the team’s holder on field goals and PATs. *Punted three times for 106 yards in spring G-Day game. *Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for summer semester. *Recipient of William C. Hartman, Jr., Scholarship. 2008: Appeared in three games making three punts. *Earned SEC Academic Honor Roll and Director’s Honor Roll distinction for fall semester. *Recorded season-long punt of 40 yards vs. No. 19 Michigan State in 2009 Capital One Bowl. *Made Bulldog debut with one punt for 38 yards and a touch back at S. C. 2007: Redshirted. High School: Peachtree Ridge, coached by Blair Armstrong…2006 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAAAA All- State first team…Class AAAAA All-State first team by the Georgia Sports Writers Association…Scout.com No. 9 punter in the nation…named Gwinnett County Player of the Month in September of 2005…the son of former Georgia standout kicker Kevin Butler…as a junior, averaged 40 yards per punt and recorded a long of 63 yards…had 13 punts inside the 20…also played varsity golf…honors student with a 3.9 GPA. Personal: DREW BUTLER; Born May 10, 1989; Major: Pre-Journalism/ Telecommunication Arts. Punts Year Punts Yards Avg. In 20 50+ BL LG 2008 3 107 35.7 1 0 0 40 MSU 2009 56 2,691 48.1 19 24 0 75 OSU Total 59 2,798 47.4 20 24 0 75 OSU
49 Shaun Chapas FB, Sr., 6-2, 245 St. Augustine, Fla. Jacksonville Bolles HS
Career Highs: 5 carries vs. Texas A&M in 2009 *43 yards vs. Texas A&M in 2009 *Long rush of 22 yards vs. Texas A&M in 2009 *1 rushing TD vs. Texas A&M in 2009 *Long rushing TD of five yards vs. Texas A&M in 2009 *4 receptions vs. No. 4 LSU in 2009 *64 receiving yards vs. Tennessee in 2008 *1 receiving TD (2x), last vs. No. 4 LSU in 2009 *Long reception of 37 yards vs. Tennessee in 2008 *1 kickoff return (6x), last vs. Tennessee Tech in 2009 *16 kickoff return yards (2x), last vs. Ariz. St. in 2009 *Long kickoff return of 16 yards (2x), last vs. Ariz. St. in 2009 2009: Appeared in 12 games making seven starts with seven carries for 45 yards and a touchdown and nine receptions for 50 yards and a TD. *Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll and fall 2009 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. *Carried a career-high five times for a career-best 43 yards and his firstcareer rushing touchdown vs. Texas A&M in 2009 Independence Bowl. *Caught career-high four passes for nine yards and a TD vs. No. 4 LSU. *Tabbed by Sporting News as “SEC’s Best Blocking Back” *Carried three times for 25 yards in spring G-Day game. *Named Most Consistent Running Back at conclusion of spring drills. *Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for summer semester. *Recipient of John Tillman Football Scholarship. 2008: Named one of the team’s Most Improved Offensive Players. *Appeared in 13 games making six starts carrying the ball seven times for 25 yards and catching nine passes for 120 yards and a TD. *Named to CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District III First Team; Earned SEC Academic Honor Roll and Director’s Honor Roll distinction for fall semester. *Caught an 11-yard TD, the first TD of his career, in win at Kentucky. *Named CBS Scholar Athlete at LSU. *Rushed twice for 10 yards and caught a career-high three passes for a career-high 50 yards receiving vs. Tennessee. *Made first-career start vs. Central Michigan catching two passes for 10 yards. 2007: Appeared in 13 games with 11 carries 41 yards and three catches for 22 yards. *Played key role on special teams making seven tackles. *Made one reception for a season-long 10 yards at Georgia Tech. *Had two carries for a career-high 14 yards vs. W. Carolina. *Named Most Improved Running Back at conclusion of spring drills. *Recipient of the John Tillman Football Scholarship. 2006: Redshirted. High School: Bolles, coached by Corky Rogers….Florida Times-Union Super 24…Tallahassee Democrat Top 75 list…Orlando Sentinel Top 100 list…Rivals.com #9 fullback in the nation and a 3-star prospect at his position…Led his team to the Class AA state title in 2004 primarily as a junior blocking back, but he also added nine rushing touchdowns and two touchdown receptions…Missed the 2005 season with an ACL injury… Named Athlete of the Year at Bolles as a freshman and a sophomore…His high school coach, Corky Rogers, is the all-time wins leader for high school football in Florida and has won six state championships. Personal: SHAUN CHAPAS; Born: May 2, 1988; Major: Marketing. Year G/GS 2007 13/0 2008 12/6 2009 12/7 Total 37/13
Att. 11 7 7 25
Rushing Yards Per/Att. 41 3.7 25 3.6 45 6.4 111 4.4
Per/Gm. 3.2 2.1 3.8 3.0
TD LG 0 10 WCU 0 8 VU 1 22 TAM 1 22 TAM
Year G/GS 2007 13/0 2008 12/6 2009 12/7 Total 37/13
Receiving Rec. Yards Per/Rec. 3 22 7.3 9 120 13.3 9 50 5.6 21 192 9.1
Per/Gm. 1.7 10.0 4.2 5.2
TD 0 1 1 2
Year 2007 2008 2009 Total
Yards 16 19 16 51
Ret. 2 2 2 6
LG 10 GT 37 UT 12 UT 37 UT
Kickoff Returns Avg TD LG 8.0 0 16 UA 9.5 0 10 ASU 8.0 0 16 ASU 8.5 0 16 UA, ASU
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2010 Spring Football Bios 7 Orson Charles TE, So., 6-3, 230 Tampa, Fla. Plant HS
Career Highs: 4 receptions vs. Kentucky in 2009 *73 receiving yards vs. Kentucky in 2009 *Long reception of 44 yards at Arkansas in 2009 *1 TD reception (3x), last vs. Kentucky in 2009 *Long TD reception of 44 yards at Arkansas in 2009 2009: Named Freshman All-America First Team by Football Writers Association of America and AON Insurance, Phil Steele, CollegeFootballNews.com and Sporting News *Selected to SEC All-Freshman Team by SEC Coaches and Sporting News *Named to fall 2009 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. *Appeared in 12 games making three starts with 23 receptions for 374 yards and two touchdowns. *Three starts came vs. No. 1 Florida, at No. 7 Ga. Tech and in Independence Bowl vs. Texas A&M *Caught a career-high four passes for a career-high 73 yards and a TD vs. Kentucky *Led team in with three catches for 42 yards and a TD vs. Tenn. Tech *Earned CollegeFootballPerformance.com honorable mention tight end Performance of the Week after he caught two passes for 62 yards including first career TD on a 44-yard reception at Arkansas *Two receptions for 38 yards vs. S. Carolina *Caught two passes for 46 yards in Bulldog debut at No. 9 Okla. St. *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester *Recipient of Mobley Family Football Scholarship. High School: Plant…Coached by Robert Weiner...PrepStar Top 100 Dream Team…SuperPrep Elite 50, All-America and All-Dixie teams… First Team All-Suncoast Team…Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100…Mobile Press Register Super Southeast 120…Class AAAA FSWA All-State, first team OL…Co-offensive MVP in Pinellas County…2008 May Sweet 16 #13…Played in the Army All-American Game…2009 Rivals.com four-star prospect, #2 wide receiver in Florida and #7 overall, Rivals100 2009 #62, Florida Postseason Top 100 2009 #11…2008 Scout.com five-star prospect, #1 Tight End in Florida, #3 nationally and #45 overall prospect…as a senior recorded 75 catches for 1440 yards and 21 touchdowns…had 7 carries for 59 yards and one touchdown…also had 27 tackles, seven sacks, and three touchdowns on fumble recoveries at defensive end… had six catches for 132 yards and two touchdowns in his final game helping lead Plant High School to the Florida AAAA State Championship….as a junior in 2007 had 12 receptions for 400 yards and three touchdowns…high school teammates with Aaron Murray. Personal: ORSON CHARLES; Born: Jan. 27, 1991; Major: Arts & Sciences. Year G/GS 2009 13/3 Total 13/3
Rec. Yards 23 374 23 374
Per/Rec. 16.3 16.3
Per/Gm. 28.8 28.8
TD 3 3
LG 44 AR 44 AR
19 Sanders Commings CB, RSo., 6-2, 214 Augusta, Ga. Westside HS Career Highs: 3 tackles vs. Texas A&M in 2009 *One interception vs. Texas A&M in 2009 2009: Appeared in all 13 games recording 12 tackles and an interception *Recorded first-career interception and had a career-high three tackles in Independence Bowl victory over Texas A&M. *Two tackle performances vs. S. Carolina, at Arkansas and vs. Ariz. St. *Provided a tackle at No. 9 Okla. St., at Tennessee and at Vanderbilt. *Recorded two tackles and a pass breakup in spring G-Day game. *Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for summer semester. *Recipient of William J. MacKenna Football Scholarship. 2008: Appeared in three games before redshirting. High School: Westside, coached by Gerald Barnes...2008 SuperPrep All-Dixie team… PrepStar All-Southeast Region...Scout.com three-star prospect, #34 prospect in Georgia.... 2008 Rivals.com Athletes (72), Georgia Top 50
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(47)….UGASports Georgia Top 50 (23)…named All-Region Class AA first team defense... 2007 Augusta Chronicle Dream 16 selection…2006 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AA All-State first team defense... 2007 Georgia Athletic Coaches Association All-Star…as a senior in 2007, missed five games with a cracked fibula but still tallied three interceptions, 41 tackles, 109 rushing yards, 248 receiving yards and four receiving TDs…as a junior, recorded seven interceptions...played baseball where as a junior he batted .406 with six home runs, 27 runs batted in and 18 stolen bases. Personal: SANDERS COMMINGS; Born: March 8, 1990; Major: Sport Management.
Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total 2008 3/0 0 0 0 2009 13/0 6 6 12 Total 16/0 6 6 12
Sacks 0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0
TFL FF 0.0/0 0 0.5/0 0 0.5/0 0
FR PBU Int. QBP 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0
25 Vance Cuff CB, Sr., 5-11, 177 Moultrie, Ga. Colquitt County HS Career Highs: 8 tackles vs. Kentucky in 2009 2009: Appeared in nine games making one start with 21 tackles, two pass break-ups and one QB pressure *Posted a career-high eight tackles, 1.5 for loss, vs. Kentucky *Recorded a then career-high five tackles at No. 9 Okla. St. *Made first-career start at No. 7 Ga. Tech notching two tackles *Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for summer semester *Recipient of J. Harold Harrison Football Scholarship Endowment 2008: Appeared in 10 games recording 13 tackles *Season-high four tackles at No. 11 LSU *Three tackle games at No. 24 Arizona State and vs. Central Michigan *Named to Director’s Honor Roll for fall semester 2007: Appeared in 12 games with six tackles *Recorded a career-high five tackles at Vanderbilt High School: Colquitt County, for coach Tim Cokely...SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie…All-Region as a junior and senior…participated in the North-South game…ESPN.com No. 16 cornerback…Rivals No. 30 cornerback and Georgia Top 50…Scout.com No. 30 cornerback in the nation… Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top 50 in Georgia…SuperPrep All-America and All-Middle Atlantic selection…Prep Star All-Region…Macon Telegraph Top 50…caught 35 passes for 457 yards and five TDs as a senior…intercepted two passes during senior campaign…tallied 28 catches for 382 yards and three TDs as a junior…recorded 43 tackles and five interceptions as a junior…returned a kickoff and a punt for a TD as a junior…runs the 100 and 4x100 meter races and participate in the long jump…placed fifth in 5A 100 meter race as a junior…recipient of Charlie Pippin Unsung Hero Award. Personal: VANCE CUFF; Born: Nov. 14, 1988; Major: Housing. Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int. QBP 2007 12/0 4 2 6 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 10/0 10 3 13 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2009 9/1 12 9 21 0.0/0 1.5/6 0 0 2 Total 31/1 26 14 40 0.0/0 1.5/6 0 0 2 0 1
63 Chris Davis RG, Sr., 6-4, 295 Jefferson, Ga. Jefferson HS 2009: Appeared in 13 games making 12 starts *Played first seven games, including five starts, at LG and moved to starting RG for the final six games. *Selected to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-SEC Fourth Team. *Missed spring following January hip surgery. *Recipient of Gordon and Sharon Teel FB Scholarship. 2008: Started all 13 games. *Started at RG vs. No. 22 Vanderbilt, at No. 11 LSU, vs. No. 5 Florida, at Kentucky, at Auburn, vs. No. 18 Ga. Tech and vs No. 19 Mich. St. *Started at LG at No. 24 Ariz. St., vs. No. 8 Alabama, vs. Tennessee *Started at center vs. Ga. Southern, vs. Central Mich. and at S.Carolina *Moved to center at start of spring drills 2007: Started all 13 games.
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*Named a Scout.com Freshman All-America Honorable Mention. *Made Georgia debut vs. Oklahoma St. at left guard. *Recipient of the Gordon and Sharon Teel Football Scholarship. *Listed as number one LG at conclusion of spring drills. 2006: Redshirted. High School: Jefferson, coached by Bill Navas…Named Athens Banner Herald second-team All-Northeast Georgia selection and played in the GACA All-Star Game as a senior…The Atlanta Journal Constitution AllState Honorable Mention and Best in Georgia…Named to All-Region, AllState, All-Northeast Georgia and All-Gainesville Area teams and preseason Super 11 throughout his career…Ranked in the SCOUT.com Georgia Top 30…RIVALS.com Top 50 Offensive Guards…RIVALS.com preseason Georgia Top 75, postseason Georgia Top 50…Four-year letterwinner, two-year starter…Played TE and on the defensive line his senior year… Team’s long snapper all four years…Three-year letterwinner in baseball and basketball and was offered scholarships in both of those sports as well. Personal: CHRIS DAVIS; Born: June 13, 1988, Major: Child & Family Development
2006: Redshirted. High School: Douglass, coached by Gary Cantrell…The Atlanta JournalConstitution Super Southern 100, Class AAAAA first team All-State defense…2005 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAAA All-State defense…Orlando Sentinel All-Southern Team…Valdosta Daily Times first team All-State defense…2005 FSN South Countdown To Signing Day “All-South” Third Team Defense…Named Rivals.com Rivals250…Rated the 12th best outside linebacker in the country by Rivals.com…Rated the 41st best linebacker in the country and the eighth best in the South by Scout. com….Rated the eights best inside linebacker in the country by ESPN. com…Recorded over 140 tackles his senior year. Personal: AKEEM DENT; Born: Sept. 27, 1987; Major: Housing.
Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total 2007 13/5 27 9 36 2008 13/10 27 19 46 2009 8/4 13 19 32 Total 34/19 67 47 114
78 Josh Davis RT, Sr., 6-6, 300 Jayess, Miss. Tylertown HS 2009: Appeared in six games making six starts after making season debut at Vanderbilt. *Underwent left shoulder surgery in January to repair an injury suffered in the Capital One Bowl and missed spring drills. *Recipient of Louis S. Sohn, Jr., FB Scholarship. 2008: Appeared in 12 games making three starts. *Started at RT at Auburn, vs. No. 18 Ga. Tech and vs. No. 19 Mich. St. *Made first-career start, getting the nod at right tackle, vs. Georgia Southern. *Named to Director’s Honor Roll for fall 2008 semester. 2007: Appeared in eight games. *Recipient of The Sohn Football Scholarship. *Listed as number two RG at end of spring drills. 2006: Redshirted. High School: Tylertown, coached by Walter Denton…Rivals.com Mississippi Top 25 and Top 40 offensive tackles of 2006…Scout.com No. 15 player in Mississippi and All-Mississippi…Mobile Register Super Southeast 120…Clarion Ledger and Mississippi Coaches Association Class AAA All-State…Invited to play in the Mississippi North-South All-Star game… Named team MVP and team captain…Three-year letterman and two-year starter on the OL…Led his team to the third round of the state playoffs as a junior and first round as a senior. Personal: JOSH DAVIS; Born: Feb. 1, 1988, Major: Speech Communication.
51 Akeem Dent SLB, Sr., 6-2, 233 Atlanta, Ga. Douglass HS Career Highs: 11 tackles at No. 7 Ga. Tech in 2009 2009: Appeared in eight games making four starts with 32 tackles *Posted a career-high 11 tackles at No. 7 Ga. Tech *Tallied seven tackles vs. S. Carolina, six vs. No. 25 Auburn and three vs. Kentucky. *Made two tackles in spring G-Day game. *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester. *Recipient of Bill and Margaret Young Football Scholarship. 2008: Appeared in 13 games making 10 starts recording 46 tackles. *Tallied a career-high 10 tackles vs. No. 8 Alabama. *Recorded six tackles vs. No. 18 Georgia Tech. *Four tackle performances at Kentucky, at No. 11 LSU, vs. Central Michigan and vs. Georgia Southern. 2007: Appeared in 13 games making five starts with 36 tackles. *Made four tackles vs. No. 10 Hawaii in 2008 Allstate Sugar Bowl. *Had a team- and then career-high six tackles vs. W. Carolina. *Recorded four tackles and one tackle-for-loss in G-Day game. *Recipient of the Bill and Margaret Young Football Scholarship. *Listed as number two SLB at conclusion of spring drills.
Sacks 0/0.0 1.5/8 0.5/7 2.0/15
TFL FF 0/0.0 0 3.0/9 0 2.5/12 0 5.5/21 0
FR PBU Int. QBP 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 7
58 Demarcus Dobbs DL/LB, Sr., 6-2, 274 Savannah, Ga. Calvary Baptist HS Career Highs: 4 tackles (4x), last at Vanderbilt in 2009 2009: Started all 13 games making 39 tackles including 4.5 sacks and 14 QB pressures. *Tied career-high with four tackles in three games: at No. 9 Okla. St., vs. No. 4 LSU and vs. Vanderbilt. *Three-tackle games vs. No. 1 Florida, Tenn. Tech, No. 25 Auburn and vs. Texas A&M. *Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for summer semester. *Earned Coffee County Hustle Award at conclusion of spring drills. *Recipient of Joseph E. Espy Football Scholarship. 2008: Appeared in 13 games making four starts recording 19 tackles, eight quarterback pressures and two interceptions. *Tallied a career-high four tackles vs. Central Mich. and Ga. Southern. *Sealed Georgia’s win at Kentucky with an interception in the final minute, and was a Pontiac Game-Changer Nominee. *Recorded a sack and forced a fumble at No. 24 Arizona State. *Tied career-high with four tackles and had a 78-yard INT return for a TD vs. Central Michigan. *Named to Director’s Honor Roll for fall 2008 semester. 2007: Appeared in 13 games providing depth on the defensive line and playing on special teams. *Recorded first career tackle vs. #10 Hawaii in 2008 Allstate Sugar Bowl *Recipient of the Joseph F. Espy Football Scholarship. *Named winner of Coffee County Hustle Award after spring drills. *Recorded three tackles in annual spring G-Day game. *Listed as number two DE at conclusion of spring drills. 2006: Redshirted. High School: Calvary Baptist, coached by Danny Britt…Atlanta Journal Constitution Class A All-State first team and Super Southern 100…Georgia Sports Writers Association Class A All-State linebacker…Scout.com 4-star prospect, Top 11 DE prospects in the nation, Top 27 overall prospects in the South, and Top three DE prospects in the South…SuperPrep All-America… Rivals.com rates him a 3-star prospect, Top 10 Strongside DE prospects in the South, and Top 41 Strongside DE prospects in the nation…ESPN rates him among the Top 40 TE prospects in the nation…All-City Line Backer 1st Team…WTOC TV Super 11 Top Football Players…WJCL Hero Award…All-Region First Team DE…On the basketball team, nominated to the Savannah Morning News 2005 1st Team All-City Squad…2005 Finocchiaro Award…All-Coastal Empire TE…As a senior recorded 78 tackles six sacks and four tackles for loss…Offensively, he had 14 receptions for 259 yards and four TD. Personal: DEMARCUS DOBBS; Born: Nov. 30, 1987; Major: Consumer Economics. Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total 2007 13/0 1 0 1 2008 13/4 9 10 19 2009 13/13 11 19 30 Total 39/17 21 29 50
Sacks 0.0/0 2.0/16 4.5/33 6.5/49
TFL FF 0.0/0 0 2.0/16 1 5.5/35 3 7.5/51 4
FR PBU Int. QBP 0 0 0 3 0 1 2 9 0 4 0 14 0 5 2 26
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2010 Spring Football Bios 38 Marcus Dowtin LB, Jr., 6-2, 220 Upper Marlboro, Md. Fort Union Military Academy
Career Highs: 9 tackles vs. Texas A&M in 2009 2009: Appeared in 11 games with four starts making 57 tackles and six quarterback pressures. *Started and recorded a career-high and teamleading nine tackles in Independence Bowl victory over Texas A&M *Posted a then career-high eight tackles at No. 9 Okla. St. and vs. Kentucky. *Led team with seven tackles, including a sack, vs. Tennessee Tech. *Had six tackles vs. S. Carolina and posted five stops vs. No. 4 LSU. *Four tackle performances vs. Ariz. St. and at No. 7 Ga. Tech. *Recorded two tackles in spring G-Day game. *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester. *Recipient of Col. Robert L. Jackson Family Scholarship. 2008: Appeared in 13 games making 17 tackles and forcing a fumble. *Tallied a season-high three tackles four times: vs. No. 8 Florida, at No. 11 LSU, vs. Central Michigan and vs. Georgia Southern. *Made one tackle and forced a fumble at No. 24 Arizona State. *Named to Director’s Honor Roll for fall 2008 semester. High School: Fort Union, coached by Micky Sullivan…2008 SuperPrep All-Mid-Atlantic team…PrepStar All-Atlantic Region…Scout.com fourstar prospect, Top 150, #111 player in America, #7 WLB in nation…2008 Rivals.com Rivals250, outside linebackers (16), No. 10 on Virginia Top 30 list…Scout.com No. 7 weakside linebacker in the nation…Atlanta JournalConstitution Super Southern 100…as a senior in 2007, registered 76 tackles, nine for loss, three fumble recoveries, two sacks and one interception to go along with 1,202 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns on 121 carries (9.9 yards per carry)…as a junior at Georgetown Prep, finished with 92 tackles and rushed for 1,132 yards and as a sophomore at Bishop O’Connell, tallied 126 tackles and two interceptions. Personal: MARCUS DOWTIN; Born: Jan. 22, 1989; Major: Pre-Business/ Management Information Systems. Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total 2008 13/0 9 8 17 2009 11/4 24 33 57 Total 24/4 33 41 74
Sacks 0.0/0 2.0/13 2.0/13
TFL FF 0.0/0 1 7.0/22 0 7.0/22 1
FR PBU Int. QBP 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 6 0 1 0 7
16 Kris Durham SE, Sr., 6-5, 209 Calhoun, Ga. Calhoun HS Career Highs: 3 receptions (2x), last vs. Georgia Southern in 2008 *74 receiving yards vs. Georgia Southern in 2008 *Long reception of 61 yards vs. Ga. Southern in 2008 2009: Missed season due to a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will receive a medical redshirt. *Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll. *Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for summer semester. *At UGA Academic Round Table, recognized for leadership as a winner of the Dick Copas Leadership Award, earned Certificate for Academic Excellence and earned the Scholar-Athlete Award for highest GPA of the 2007-08 academic year. *Recipient of Ramsey Academic Scholarship. 2008: Appeared in 10 games making four starts catching 13 passes for 199 yards (15.3 avg.) and a TD. *Named to CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District III First Team *Earned SEC Academic Honor Roll and Director’s Honor Roll distinction for fall semester. *Returned from a broken hand to play in 2009 Capital One Bowl, starting and recording three receptions for 32 yards. *Missed Ga. Tech game after suffering a broken hand during practice. *Named CBS Scholar Athlete vs. No. 5 Florida. *Returned from ankle injury at No. 11 LSU making one catch for 10 yards. *Missed games vs. Tennessee, No. 22 Vanderbilt with ankle injury.
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*Made two receptions for 44 yards vs. No. 8 Alabama. *Led team with a career-high three catches for a career-high 74 yards including his first-career TD on a 61-yard pass vs. Ga. Southern. *Named Most Improved Receiver after the end of spring practice. 2007: Appeared in 13 games making one start with 11 receptions for 169 yards. *Recorded three catches for 48 yards with a long reception of 28 yards during Georgia’s 41-10 rout of No. 10 Hawai’i in the Sugar Bowl. *Recipient of the Scott and Elizabeth Kelly Football Scholarship. *Caught six passes for 137 yards and two TDs in spring G-Day game. 2006: Played in all 13 games with two starts coming against UAB and Colorado; Had eight catches for 82 yards on the year. *Caught two passes for season-high 27 yards in debut vs. W. Kentucky. *One catch for 15 yards against UAB in first-career start. *Team went 9-4 including a Chick-fil-A Bowl win. *Recipient of Scott and Elizabeth Kelly Football Scholarship. *Named Biggest Offensive Surprise of the Spring at end of spring drills. *Participated in spring drills and recorded one reception for eight yards in annual spring G-Day game. *Graduated from high school early and enrolled at UGA in January. High School: Calhoun, coached by Hal Lamb…Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2005 Best in Georgia and Class AA All-State Team…Georgia Sportswriters Association 2005 AA All-State Team and Class AA Defensive Player of the Year…Rome Area Offensive Player of the Year and First Team WR…Chattanooga Times Free Press All North Georgia first team… Macon TD Club 2005 Super 7 and Georgia Football Magazine Top Ten…. Voted team captain…Totaled 55 catches for 1,062 yards and 14 TDs his senior year with an average of 19.3 yards a reception…Had four rushes for 157 yards and a TD…Returned nine punts for 87 yards and returned nine kickoffs for 248 yards and a TD…On defense, recorded 39 tackles and seven interceptions…As a junior he earned All-Area, All-TriState, and All-State honors…Averaged 12 points and nine rebounds a game his junior season…state runnerup in 4x4 relay and state qualifer in high jump, 110 hurdles, 300 hurdles, and 4x1 relay. Personal: KRIS DURHAM; Born: March 17, 1988; Major: Middle School Education.
Year G/GS 2006 13/2 2007 13/1 2008 10/4 Total 36/7
Rec. Yards 8 82 11 169 13 199 32 450
Per/Rec. 10.2 15.4 15.3 14.1
Per/Gm. 6.3 13.0 19.9 12.5
TD LG 0 16 WKU 0 28 UH 1 61 GSH 1 61 GSH
24 Washaun Ealey TB, So., 5-11, 205 Stillmore, Ga. Emanuel County Institute Career Highs: 20 carries at No. 7 Ga. Tech in 2009 *183 rushing yards at No. 7 Ga. Tech in 2009 *Long rush of 44 yards vs. Tenn. Tech in 2009 *2 rushing TDs vs. Tenn. Tech in 2009 *Long TD rush of 44 yards vs. Tenn. Tech in 2009 *1 reception (3x), last vs. Texas A&M in 2009 *20 receiving yards vs. No. 1 Florida in 2009 *Long reception of 20 yards vs. No. 1 Florida in 2009 2009: Named All-SEC Fourth Team by Phil Steele *Earned one of team’s Newcomer of the Year awards for offense. *Appeared in nine games with two starts making 125 carries for a team leading 717 yards and three touchdowns. *Named SEC Freshman of the Week after games vs. No. 25 Auburn (18 carries, 98 yards, TD) and at No. 7 Ga. Tech (20 carries, 183 yards) *Had a team-best 89 yards and two TDs on seven carries vs. Tenn. Tech. *Against No. 1 Florida, carried 17 times for 70 yards and made firstcareer reception, a 20-yard catch *First-career start came at Vanderbilt and led team in rushing with 71 yards on 13 carries *Made Bulldog debut vs. No. 4 LSU carrying eight times for 33 yards High School: Emanuel County Institute, coached by Milan Turner... Parade Magazine All-America....SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie teams... PrepStar All-America Team....2008 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11, All-Class Player of the Year, Georgia 150, Super Southern 100, Class A Offensive Player of the Year, Class A All-State First Team...2008 Georgia High School All-Star Game participant...2007 Atlanta JournalConstitution All-Class Player of the Year...2008 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class A Offensive Player of the Year...2008 Georgia Sports
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Writers Association All-State First Team...2007 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class A All-State First Team... No. 78 on Athlon Consensus 100...2008 WTOC (Savannah, Ga.) Offensive Player of the Year...Under Armour All-American... No. 35 on ESPN 150...Ranked fourth best tailback in the country by ESPN.com...Rivals.com #11 RB in the country, #7 prospect in Georgia...Scout.com four star prospect ranked #37 in the South, #10 in Georgia, and #15 RB in the country....set Georgia high school single season record with 58 touchdowns in 2007...finished career with 8,108 rushing yards and a state record 133 touchdowns, 22 more than the previous record...rushed for 2,285 yards and 41 touchdowns on 305 carries and caught 13 passes for 166 yards and five touchdowns in 2008 while leading the Bulldogs in scoring with 290 points...helped guide Emanuel County to a 14-1 record and an appearance in the 2008 class A state finals...helped lead the Bulldogs to their first state title in 2007...rushed for 2,982 yards on 272 carries in 2007 with 58 touchdowns, breaking the state record previously held by Darius Walker. Personal: WASHAUN EALEY.; Born: June 1, 1989; Major: Arts & Sciences. Rushing Year G/GS Att. Yards Per/Att. Per/Gm. TD LG 2009 9/2 125 717 5.7 79.9 3 44 TTU Total 9/2 125 717 5.7 79.9 3 44 TTU Receiving Year G/GS Att. Yards Per/Rec. Per/Gm. TD LG 2009 9/2 3 23 7.7 2.6 0 20 UF Total 9/2 3 23 7.7 2.6 0 20 UF
89 Bruce Figgins TE, Jr., 6-4, 260 Columbus, Ga. Shaw HS Career Highs: 1 reception (5x), last vs. No. 5 Florida in 2008 *17 receiving yards vs. No. 5 Florida in 2008 *Long receptions of 17 yards vs. No. 5 Florida in 2008 *1 TD reception vs. Oklahoma St. in 2007 2009: Missed spring drills and fall season following
January shoulder surgery. 2008: Appeared in 11 games with two starts catching two passes for 32 yards. *Recorded one reception for 15 yards in win at Auburn. *Started and caught one pass for 17 yards in loss to No. 5 Florida. *Started vs. No. 22 Vanderbilt. *Injured shoulder midseason but put off surgery to continue playing. 2007: Played in 13 games with one start with three catches for 24 yards *Recorded first catch of career, an 11-yard TD, vs. Oklahoma St. *Made Bulldog debut vs. Okla. St. becoming first true freshman since at least 1964 to start a season opener at TE for UGA and first true freshman to make a start since Shannon Mitchell in 1990 vs. Southern Miss High School: Shaw, for coach Craig Fitts…Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2007 Super Southern 100 and Class AAA All-State…Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAA All State…Rivals.com No. 17 TE in the nation and No. 26 overall player in Georgia…Scout.com No. 22 tight end in the nation, No. 22 player in Georgia...SuperPrep All-Dixie Team… SuperPrep All-America and All-Middle Atlantic selection…Prep Star All-Region…selected to the 2006 GACA All-Star game…Columbus Ledger-Enquirer’s AllBi-City team and Dandy Dozen selection…selected to Macon Telegraph’s Top 50…preseason AAA All-State by Georgia Football Magazine…had 13 catches for 199 yards and five TDs as a senior…11 catches for 183 yards and two TDs as a junior as his team claimed the 2005 region championship…helped lead his team to the GHSA AAA state championship and a 12-3 record in 2006…also won a region championship in 2003. Personal: BRUCE FIGGINS; Born: Dec. 7, 1988; Major: Speech Communications. Year G/GS 2007 13/1 2008 11/2 Total 24/1
Rec. Yards 3 24 2 32 5 56
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69 Ty Frix SN, RSo., 6-0, 206 Calhoun, Ga. Calhoun HS
2009: Appeared in all 13 games handling all snapping duties. *Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll and fall 2009 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. 2008: Redshirted. *Earned SEC Academic Honor Roll and Director’s Honor Roll distinction for fall semester. High School: Calhoun, coached by Hal Lamb...Four-year letterman as a member of the four-time region champions including a state runnerup finish in 2006...Earned two letters in baseball and helped team earn 2005 state championship...Also lettered in basketball...Served as student council president and senior class president...Member of National Honor Society, Beta Club and Key Club...graduated as valedictorian of his class. Personal: JAMES TYLER FRIX; Born: September 16, 1989; Major: Biomedical Engineering.
50 Darryl Gamble LB, Sr., 6-2, 250 Bainbridge, Ga. Bainbridge HS Career Highs: 13 tackles at No. 11 LSU in 2008 *2 interceptions at No. 11 LSU in 2008 2009: Appeared in 13 games with 11 starts making 47 tackles. *Recorded a season-high nine tackles, including a sack, and forced a fumble vs. S. Carolina. *Posted six tackles in games at No. 9 Okla. St.
and at Vanderbilt. *Four tackle performances at Arkansas, vs. No. 4 LSU and at Tennessee. *Named to watch list for Butkus Award. *Selected to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-SEC Fourth Team. *Two tackles in spring G-Day game. *Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for summer semester. *Recipient of Richard Young Football Scholarship. 2008: Named the team’s Most Improved Defensive Player. *Appeared in 12 games making six starts recording 60 tackles, 15 quarterback pressures and two interceptions, both returned for TDs. *Suffered a broken leg vs. No. 18 Georgia Tech ending his season. *Named FWAA/Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week (10/28), SEC Defensive Player of the Week (10/27) and earned an ESPN Helmet Sticker after returning two INTs for TDs, including one on the game’s first play, and had a career-high 13 tackles at No. 11 LSU. *Tallied seven tackles and a pass break-up vs. No. 22 Vanderbilt. *Recorded a six tackle games at Kentucky and vs. Georgia Southern. *Five tackle performances vs. Tennessee and vs. No. 8 Alabama. *Named Biggest Surprise of the Spring on defense and Most Improved Linebacker after the conclusion of spring practice. 2007: Appeared in 13 games with 13 tackles and one forced fumble. *Notched four tackles against No. 10 Hawaii in the 2008 Sugar Bowl. *Recorded two tackles and a forced fumble at Vanderbilt that led to the game-winning drive. *Season-high five tackles including one for a loss vs. W. Carolina. *Listed as number two WLB at conclusion of spring drills. *Recipient of the Richard Young Football Scholarship. 2006: Redshirted. High School: Bainbridge, coached by Greg Guy…Atlanta JournalConstitution Super Southern 100…Rivals.com #29 outside linebacker in the nation…PrepStar Top 200 - No. 22 linebacker…No. 86 on ESPN 150 list…Scout.com No. 37-ranked player at his position…First team Class AAAA All-State as a junior and first-team all-region as a senior…Had 34 tackles (seven tackles for loss), two fumble recoveries and one interception returned for a TD as a senior…Blocked a school-record six kicks. Personal: DARRYL GAMBLE; Born: Nov. 17, 1987; Major: Housing. Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total 2007 13/0 6 7 13 2008 12/6 26 34 60 2009 13/11 26 21 47 Total 38/17 58 62 120
Sacks 0.0/0 1.0/7 1.0/11 2.0/18
TFL FF 1.0/1 1 3.0/15 0 2.0/12 1 6.0/28 2
FR PBU Int. QBP 0 1 0 1 0 3 2 15 0 2 0 3 0 6 2 19
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2010 Spring Football Bios 99 Kwame Geathers DL, RFr., 6-6, 326 Georgetown, S.C. Carvers Bay HS
2009: Earned one of team’s Outstanding Scout Team awards for defense. *Named to fall 2009 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. High School: Carvers Bay, coached by James Thompson...MVP of Offense-Defense AllAmerican Bowl after recording eight tackles and two sacks… SuperPrep All-America and South Carolina 46 teams…2008 All-State Second Team…Scout #18 DL in the nation, #50 OT in the nation…Rivals #68 OT and South Carolina Postseason Top 35 2009 #22…Member of team that won 2007 and 2006 LowerState championships…As a junior, tallied 85 tackles and 10 sacks…Also finished fifth in shot put at 2008 state track and field championships as a junior. Personal: KWAME GEATHERS; Brother, Robert Geathers, played for the Bulldogs from 2001-03 and now is a member of the Cincinnati Bengals…Another brother, Clifton Geathers, currently plays at South Carolina…Born: Oct. 4, 1990; Major: Arts & Sciences.
55 Mike Gilliard LB, So., 6-2, 200 Valdosta, Ga., Valdosta HS Career Highs: 3 tackles vs. Tennessee Tech in 2009 2009: Appeared in 12 games making seven tackles including a career-high three vs. Tennessee Tech High School: Valdosta, coached by Rick Tomberlin...PrepStar All-America Team...SuperPrep All-Dixie team...2008 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAAAA first team defense, Super Southern 100, and Georgia 150...Region 1-AAAAA AllRegion...played in the Offense-Defense All American Game...WCTV Super Six...2008 Rivals.com #14 LB in the country and #14 overall in Georgia...2008 Scout.com #18 WLB in nation and Dawg Post #16 prospect in Georgia...ESPNU #17 Outside Linebacker nationally...as a senior in 2008 recorded 106 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, and 3 sacks... as a junior in 2007 recorded 112 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, eight sacks, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries. Personal: MIKE GILLIARD; Born: March 6, 1991; Major: Pre-Business/Management. Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int. QBP 2009 12/0 4 3 7 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 12/0 4 3 7 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 0 0
71 Cordy Glenn LG, Jr., 6-5, 328 Riverdale, Ga. Riverdale HS
2009: Started all 13 games. *Started season opener at No. 9 Okla. St. at RG, moved to left tackle for the next four games and then played final eight games at left guard. *Named Preseason All-SEC Second Team by SEC Coaches. *Selected Preseason All-SEC Third Team by
Phil Steele. *Recipient of Wayne McDuffie Football Scholarship. 2008: Named to CollegeFootballNews.com’s All-Freshman First Team. *Named to Phil Steele’s All-Freshman Second Team. *Named Freshman All-SEC by SEC Coaches. *Appeared in 13 games making 10 starts. *Started at LG against No. 22 Vanderbilt, at No. 11 LSU, vs. No. 5 Florida,
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at Kentucky, at Auburn, vs. No. 18 Ga. Tech and vs. No. 19 Mich. St. *Started at right guard vs. Ga. Southern and Central Michigan and at SC *Made Bulldog debut vs. Georgia Southern starting at right guard High School: Riverdale, coached by Kevin Jones….2008 SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie teams… PrepStar All-America Team….2007 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100…2007 Atlanta JournalConstitution Class AAAA All-State Honorable Mention…2007 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAA All-State Honorable Mention…2008 Rivals.com Rivals250, offensive tackles (16), Georgia Top 50 (13)…UGASports Georgia Top 50 (9)…Scout.com four-star prospect, Top 150, #158 player in America, #15 OT in the nation, #106 prospect in the South, #10 prospect in Georgia…Honorable Mention Strongest Player at the 2008 Offense-Defense All-Star game in Ft. Lauderdale…got reps at defensive end and defensive tackle as a junior…bench Max of 375 pounds and squat max of 465 pounds. Personal: CORDY GLENN; Born: Sept. 18, 1989; Major: Education.
47 Chad Gloer CB, Sr., 5-10, 193 Fayetteville, Ga. Starrs Mill HS Career Highs: 2 tackles (4x), last vs. Kentucky in 2009 2009: Appeared in 19 games making nine tackles. *Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll and fall 2009 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. *Tied career-high with two tackles vs. Ariz. St.
and Kentucky. *Two tackles in spring G-Day game. 2008: Named the team’s Most Improved Special Teams Player. *Appeared in 13 games making 10 tackles. *Tied career-high with two tackles vs. No. 18 Ga. Tech. *Set a career-high with two tackles vs. Tennessee. *Named Outstanding Defensive Walk-on at the end of spring practice. 2007: Saw action in the Allstate Sugar Bowl victory over Hawaii… Earned the Outstanding Scout Team for Special Teams award. 2006: Named the UGA Outstanding Scout Team Defensive Player. High School: Starrs Mill coached by Mike Eaarwood….Three-year letterman….2005 Defensive Player of the Year by the Fayette Daily News and Today In Peachtree City…2005 Region 4AAAAA Defensive Player of the Year…2005 Starrs Mill Defensive MVP…recorded 106 tackles, 56 assists, 5 interceptions, one TD, and one interception at Starrs Mill. Personal: CHAD GLOER; Born: April 29, 1988; Major: Risk Management & Insurance. Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total 2007 1/0 0 0 0 2008 13/0 7 3 10 2009 10/0 3 6 9 Total 24/0 10 9 19
Sacks 0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0
TFL FF 0.0/0 0 0.0/0 0 0.0/0 0 0.0/0 0
FR PBU Int. QBP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Logan Gray QB, Jr., 6-2, 192 Columbia, Mo. Rock Bridge HS Career Highs: 4 completions vs. Tenn. Tech in 2009 *5 attempts vs. Tenn. Tech in 2009 *25 passing yards vs. Tenn. Tech in 2009 *Long pass of 10 yards vs. Tenn. Tech in 2009 *1 interception (2x), last vs. Tenn. Tech in 2009 *5 carries vs. Tenn. Tech in 2009 *32 rushing yards vs. Tenn. Tech in 2009 *Long rush of 20 yards vs. Tenn. Tech in 2009 *2 punt returns at No. 24 Arizona State *Long punt return of 17 yards vs. No. 18 Georgia Tech 2009: Appeared in 11 games completing 5-of-12 pass attempts for 31 yards and rushing nine times for 35 yards. *Completed 4-of-5 pass attempts for 25 yards and an interception while also rushing five times for 32 yards vs. Tenn. Tech.
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*Completed 9-of-13 passes for 91 yards in spring G-Day game. *Named Biggest Surprise of Spring on offense at end of spring drills. *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester. *Recipient of Larry Munson Football Scholarship. 2008: Named one of team’s Newcomer of the Year Award winners for special teams. *Appeared in 13 games returning six punts for 72 yards and made two rushing attempts for 21 yards. *Returned one punt for a career-best 17 yards vs. No. 18 Ga. Tech. *Recorded first two punt returns of career at No. 24 Ariz. St. *Made debut vs. Ga. Southern rushing for 21 yards on two carries 2007: Redshirted. High School: Rock Bridge High School, coached by A.J. Ofodile…Threeyear starter at QB for Rock Bridge High School… SuperPrep All-America and All-Midlands Team…Prep Star All-American… rated as the No. 2 prospect in Missouri and the No. 10 QB in the nation by Rivals.com…ESPN Top 150 and No. 7 QB in the nation…named to Tom Lemming’s Top 100 Prospects…Class 6 First-Team All-State…named an Elite 11 QB...threw for a school record 53 career touchdowns with 5,734 yards…top passing game came as a junior when he threw for 2,169 yards and 25 TDs…led team to a 9-1 record his senior season…four-year letterwinner in football and basketball…rated as one of Missouri’s top seniors in basketball by Missouri Sports Online…football and basketball teammate of fellow Georgia signee TE Aron White…was a member of Rock Bridge’s track team. Personal: LOGAN GRAY; Born: Oct. 31, 1988; Major: Speech Communication. Passing Year G/GS Cmp. Att. Pct. Yds. INT TD Eff. LG 2009 12/0 5 12 41.7 31 2 0 30.03 10 TTU Total 12/0 5 12 41.7 31 2 0 30.03 10 TTU Rushing Year G/GS Att. Yards Per/Att. Per/Gm. TD LG 2008 13/0 2 21 10.5 1.6 0 16 GSU 2009 12/0 9 35 3.9 2.9 0 20 TTU Total 25/0 11 56 5.1 2.2 0 20 TTU Punt Returns Year Ret. Yards Avg TD LG 2008 6 72 12.0 0 17 GT 2009 1 -2 -2.0 0 -2 VU Total 7 70 10.0 0 17 GT
8 A.J. Green FLK, Jr., 6-4, 207 Summerville, S.C. Summerville HS Career Highs: 8 receptions (3x), last at Tennessee in 2009 *159 receiving yards at Arizona State in 2008 *Long reception of 65 yards at Vanderbilt in 2009 *2 receiving TDs at Arkansas in 2009 *Long TD reception of 65 yards at Vanderbilt in 2009 *1 rushing attempt (4x), last vs. #19 Michigan State in Capital One Bowl *Long rush of 28 yards at Kentucky in 2008 *1 two-point conversion reception at Arkansas in 2009 *1 blocked field goal vs. Ariz. St. in 2009 2009: Selected as 1-of-10 semifinalists for the Biletnikoff Award. *All-SEC First Team by Associated Press, SEC Coaches, ESPN, Phil Steele and Sporting News *Earned team’s Most Valuable Offensive Player award *Recieved Honorable Mention from All-College Football Insiders. *Named to Phil Steele Midseason All-America Second Team. *Appeared in 10 games with eight starts making a team-leading 53 receptions for 808 yards and six touchdowns. *Led team in receptions in 10 games and receiving yards in nine. *Ranked second in the SEC in receptions per game (5.3) and receiving yards per game (80.8). *Caught a team-best six passes for 57 yards in victory over Texas A&M in Independence Bowl. *Three catches for 95 yards with a career-long 65-yard TD at Vanderbilt. *Tallied 99 receiving yards and a TD on five catches vs. No. 4 LSU. *Named SEC Offensive Player of the Week (9/28) after he tallied 153 receiving yards including a then career-long 56 yard TD reception on a team-leading eight catches in win over Ariz. St.; Also blocked a 4th-
quarter field goal with the game tied 17-17. *Earned CollegeFootballPerformance.com honorable mention wide receiver Performance of the Week after he seven passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns at Arkansas. *Six catches for 86 yards and a TD vs. S. Carolina. *Named to watch lists for Biletnikoff Award, Maxwell Award and Walter Camp Award. *Earned Herbie Award as #3 ranked “Catch a Rising Star: Top Wide Receivers” *Selected Preseason All-SEC First Team by Lindy’s, Phil Steele, SEC Coaches and by SEC Media. *Caught one pass for 35 yards in spring G-Day game. *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester. *Recipient of Neel Family Football Scholarship. 2008: Named to AON Insurance Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America Team. *Named to CollegeFootballNews.com’s and Phil Steele’s All-Freshman First Team. *Selected to Sporting News’ All-Freshman Team. *Named Freshman of the Year by SEC Coaches. *Named First Team All-SEC by Associated Press, also Phil Steele’s AllSEC First Team and SEC Coaches’ Second Team and Freshman All-SEC *Earned the team’s Newcomer of the Year Award on offense. *Appeared in 13 games making 11 starts catching 56 passes for a teambest 963 yards and eight TDs and rushed four times for 61 yards. *56 reception set a freshman record at UGA. *His 963 ranked as the third-best single-season total in school history. *Caught four passes for 64 yards and a TD vs. No. 18 Georgia Tech. *Named SEC Freshman of the Week (11/17) and a Pontiac Game Changer Nominee after he led the Bulldogs with 81 receiving yards on five catches including a 17-yard TD grab that proved to be the gamewinning score at Auburn. *Two receptions for 53 yards with an 11-yard TD catch that proved to the game-winning score and rushed once for 28 yards in win at Kentucky *Tied for a team-best five receptions and tallied 91 receiving yards including a 54-yard catch in loss vs. No. 5 Florida *Caught three passes for a team-best 89 yards including a 49-yard TD reception and rushed once for 22 yards in win at No. 11 LSU and was named a Pontiac Game Changer Nominee *Led team with seven catches for 132 yards and a TD including a season-long reception of 49 yards in win over No. 22 Vanderbilt *Had a team-best seven receptions go for 53 yards vs. Tennessee *Led team with six receptions for 88 yards and a TD vs. No. 8 Alabama *Named SEC Freshman of the Week (9/22) after he tallied a career-high 159 receiving yards and a TD on eight receptions at No. 24 Arizona St. *Made first-career start vs. C. Mich. catching three passes for 40 yards. *In debut vs. Ga. Southern, two receptions for 40 yards and one TD High School: Summerville, coached by John McKissick...2007 Parade All-American... 2008 SuperPrep Elite 50, All-America, and All-Dixie teams… PrepStar Top 135 Dream Team…four-time consensus Associated Press Division-I AAAA All-State first team selection…four year All-Region selection...2007 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100... Scout. com five-star prospect, Top 100, #10 player in America, #2 WR in nation, #4 player in the South, #2 player in South Carolina... 2008 Rivals.com Rivals100 (9), WR Rankings: Deep threat (2), Best after the catch (2), Best hands (2), wide receivers (2), South Carolina Top 20 (2)…ranked #5 in The ESPN 150...only junior named to USA Today 2006 All-USA team...named RISE Magazine’s #1 prospect for the class of 2008 following junior season... named to Rivals.com Junior All-America first team...named SI.com’s #1 prospect for 2008 following sophomore season...2008 Under Armour AllAmerica High School Football Game participant…as a senior, caught 72 passes for 1,437 yards (20.0 avg.) and 15 touchdowns...as a junior, made 65 catches for 1,203 yards (18.5 avg.) and 14 touchdowns...as a sophomore, caught 75 passes for 1,422 yards (19.0 avg.) and 16 touchdowns... as a freshman, recorded 57 receptions for 1,217 yards (21.3 avg.) and eight touchdowns...also played baseball and ran track. Personal: A.J. GREEN; Born: July 31, 1988; Major: Housing.
Year G/GS 2008 13/11 2009 10/8 Total 23/19 Year G/GS 2008 13/11 2009 10/8 Total 23/19
Rushing Yards Per/Att. 61 15.3 0 0.0 61 15.3 Receiving Rec. Yards Per/Rec. 56 963 17.2 53 808 15.2 109 1,772 16.2 Att. 4 0 4
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TD LG 0 28 UK 0 -0 28 UK
Per/Gm. 74.1 80.8 77.0
TD 8 6 14
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2010 Spring Football Bios 76 Ben Harden RG, Jr., 6-3, 300 Perry, Ga. Hargrave Military Academy
2009: Appeared in two games seeing action vs. Tennessee Tech and vs. Texas A&M. *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester. *Recipient of Green-Sands Football Scholarship. 2008: Member of scout team.
2007: Redshirted. Prep School: Hargrave Military…Rivals.com Prep School Top 50…team finished season with a 7-3 record…Prep School Coach: Robert Prunty. High School: Perry High School, coached by Andy Scott…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAA All-State… Georgia Sports Writers Association and Georgia Coaches Association Class AAA All-State teams…Macon Telegraph All-Middle Georgia First Team…All-County…participated in the Georgia North-South all-star game…ESPN.com No. 26 offensive tackle…Rivals No. 29 offensive guard and Georgia Top 50…three-year starter on the offensive line…helped lead team to three consecutive playoff appearances…graded out at 86 percent as a senior, tallying 41 “devastator” blocks…selected as team captain…named Lineman of the Year last two seasons…member of Student and Youth Leadership Council. Personal: BEN HARDEN; Born: November 23, 1987; Major: Housing.
70 A.J. Harmon LT, RSo., 6-5, 310 Louisville, Ga. Jefferson County HS 2009: Appeared in three games seeing action at Vanderbilt, vs. Tennessee Tech and vs. Texas A&M. *Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll and fall 2009 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. *Recipient of Bill and Jane Young FB Scholarship. 2008: Redshirted. *Moved from defensive line to offensive line. High School: Jefferson County, coached by J.B. Arnold...2007 USA Today All-USA Second Team Offense...2007 Parade All-American.. 2008 SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie teams…PrepStar All-America Team.2007 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia’s Super 11, Super Southern 100 and Class AA All-State…..All-State first team by Georgia Sports Writers Association….2007 Georgia Athletic Coaches Association All-Star… Scout. com four-star prospect, Top 150, #112 player in America, #34 prospect in the South, #6 prospect in Georgia... 2008 Rivals.com Rivals100 (54), OL Rankings: best run blocker (4), offensive guards (2), Georgia Top 50 (4)…UGASports Georgia Top 50 (5)…The ESPN 150...participant in 2008 Army All-American Bowl...2006 and 2007 Augusta Chronicle Dream 16 selection…2007 All-Region and All-Area first team…2007 North-South All-Star game…in his career recorded 200 tackles (161 solo, 39 assist), 39 tackles-for-loss, 24 sacks 32 QB Hurries and on offense over 100 pancake blocks…also forced 21 fumbles and recovered five…As a senior in 2007 recorded 32 tackles, four sacks, four tackles-for-loss, 50 pancake blocks, and forced three fumbles…2006 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AA All-State first team defense...as a junior in ‘06, recorded 70 tackles including 12 tackles-for-loss and nine sacks. Personal: A.J. HARMON; Born: January 5, 1989; Major: Education.
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37 Akeem Hebron WLB, Sr., 6-1, 223 Gaithersburg, Md. Georgia Military College
Career Highs: 1 tackle vs. Central Michigan in 2008 2009: Appeared in three games *Recorded three tackles in Independence Bowl victory over Texas A&M. *Also played at at Arkansas and vs. Tenn. Tech. *Missed spring drills rehabbing from ankle injury. *Recipient of Milton “Red” Leathers Football Scholarship. 2008: Suffered fracture dislocation of left ankle week of the LSU game. *Appeared in six games. *One tackle vs. Central Michigan. *Led all tacklers with five stops and recovered and returned a fumble 40 yards during the G-Day game. 2007: Junior College - Georgia Military College…registered 25.5 tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks and one forced fumble…part of GMC defense which was the NJCAA’s fourth-ranked defense. 2006: Redshirted. High School: Good Counsel, coached by Bob Milloy…USA Today All-USA first team and Parade Magazine first-team All-American…EA Sports second team All-America….Played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio…PrepStar 100 and No. 8-ranked linebacker in the nation…Rivals.com National Top 100…Scout.com No. 5 ranked linebacker…Two-time First Team All-State, All-Washington D.C. Metro and All-County (Montgomery) linebacker Washington Post All-Metro team…2005 All-D.C. Metro Defensive Player of the Year…As a senior he led the Falcons with 131 tackles, 14 tackles for a loss, recorded nine sacks, made one interception for a touchdown, recovered three fumbles, blocked a punt and a field goal and forced three fumbles…Also caught five passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns as a receiver. Personal: AKEEM HEBRON; Born: June 29, 1988; Major: Consumer Economics. Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total 2008 6/0 0 1 1 2009 3/0 2 1 3 Total 9/0 2 2 4
Sacks 0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0
TFL FF 0.0/0 0 0.0/0 0 0.0/0 0
FR PBU Int. QBP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
42 Justin Houston DL/LB, Jr., 6-3, 259 Statesboro, Ga. Statesboro HS Career Highs: 7 tackles at Arkansas in 2009 2009: Named All-SEC Second Team by Associated Press, SEC Coaches and Phil Steele *Appeared in 10 games with 10 starts making 39 tackles featuring a team-leading 15.0 for loss including 7.5 sacks while adding 18 QB pressures. *Led SEC in TFL per game (1.5) and ranked second
in sacks per game (0.75) *Six tackle performances vs. No. 4 LSU and at No. 7 Ga. Tech. *Named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week (9/28) after he made four tackles, two for a loss including a sack, vs. Arizona State. *At Arkansas, recorded a career-high seven tackles. *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester. *Four tackles, all for loss, including three sacks in G-Day game. *Named Most Improved Defensive End at conclusion of spring drills. 2008: Appeared in 13 games making one start recording 19 tackles including 2.5 sacks and 17 quarterback pressures. *Tallied a career-high three tackles three times: vs. No. 8 Florida, at Kentucky and vs. Georgia Southern. *Two tackle performances vs. No. 18 Georgia Tech, at No. 24 Arizona State and vs. Central Michigan. *Had a 17-yard sack, a pass break-up and a QBP at No. 11 LSU. 2007: Redshirted. High School: Statesboro High School, coached by Steve Pennington.… Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAAA All-State Honorable Mention and Best in Georgia Top 50…SuperPrep All-Dixie…Prep Star All- Region… Macon Telegraph Top 50…Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State
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Honorable Mention…All-Region as a junior and senior…participated in the North-South game… Rivals.com No. 21 weakside defensive end…ESPN. com No. 27 defensive end…Scout.com No. 41 defensive end in the country and #20 player in Georgia…helped lead team to state 4A championship as a junior, tallying 73 tackles and eight sacks…a letterwinner in basketball. Personal: JUSTIN HOUSTON; Born: Jan. 21, 1989; Major: Housing. Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU 2008 13/1 10 9 19 2.5/25 4.5/28 0 0 2 2009 10/10 22 17 39 7.5/42 15.0/59 1 0 1 Total 23/11 32 26 58 10.0/67 19.5/87 1 0 3
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27 Dontavius Jackson TB, RSo., 5-10, 205 Franklin, Ga. Heard County HS
Att. 4 4
Yards 38 38
Per/Att. 12.7 12.7
Per/Gm. 9.5 9.5
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Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int. QBP 2009 12/0 5 3 8 1.0/6 2.0/7 0 0 0 0 4 Total 12/0 5 3 8 1.0/6 2.0/7 0 0 0 0 4
61 Ben Jones C, Jr., 6-3, 300 Centreville, Ala. Bibb County HS
Career Highs: 3 carries at Vanderbilt in 2009 *38 rushing yards at Vanderbilt in 2009 *Long rush of 19 yards at Vanderbilt in 2009 2009: Appeared in four games. *Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll. *Recorded first three carries of his career at Vanderbilt gaining 38 yards. *Carried three times in spring G-Day game. *Recipient of Christian Walker Football Scholarship. 2008: Redshirted. *Graduated high school in December and enrolled at Georgia in January *Named to Director’s Honor Roll for fall 2008 semester High School: Heard County High School, coached by Tim Barron…2008 SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie teams…. PrepStar Top 135 Dream Team…Scout.com four-star prospect, Top 150, #186 player in America, #23 RB in nation, #32 prospect in the South, #13 prospect in Georgia…Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia’s Super 11 and Super Southern 100…2008 Rivals.com Rivals250, RB Rankings: Best in space (3), running backs (8), Georgia Top 50 (11)…UGASports Georgia Top 50 (11)…2007 Parade AllAmerica “Ones To Watch” list…suffered a broken left wrist in the first game of his senior year (2007)…as a junior in 2006 tallied 2,462 yards rushing and 29 touchdowns on 247 carries (10.0 yards per carry) to go along with 73 tackles and three interceptions…led Heard County to an undefeated regular season in 2006…racked up 405 yards on 42 carries against Lamar County as a junior in 2006…as a sophomore, rushed for 1,374 yards and 16 touchdowns…finished with 56 touchdowns, 4,742 yards and 10 yards per carry on offense and 242 tackles for his career. Personal: DONTAVIUS JACKSON; Born: Nov. 11, 1989; Major: Housing. Year G/GS 2009 4/0 Total 4/0
Scout.com four-star prospect...Scout.com #2 DT prospect in the South, #10 nationally, and Dawg Post #4 overall prospect in Georgia....#22 ranked defensive end prospect by ESPN.com...As a senior, recorded 95 tackles, including 15 sacks...As a junior, recorded 72 tackles, including 13 sacks and nine tackles for loss. Personal: ARBY JONES; Born: September 8, 1991; Major: Pre-Business/Management.
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93 Abry Jones DL, So., 6-3, 290 Warner Robins, Ga. Northside HS Career Highs: 2 tackles vs. South Carolina in 2009 2009: Named one of team’s Newcomer of the Year award winners for defense. *Appeared in 12 games making eight tackles, including two for loss, with four quarterback pressures. *Posted two tackles vs. S. Carolina. *Notched a sack vs. No. 4 LSU. *Recipient of Hugar and Elizabeth Wilkes Football Scholarship. High School: Northside, coached by Conrad Nix...USA Today All-USA Second Team Defense...PrepStar Dream Team...Atlanta Journal Constitution 2008 Georgia’s Super 11, Super Southern 100, Class AAAAA Defensive Player of the Year, and All-State Team...2008 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAAA Defensive Player of the Year and All-State Team... Maxpreps Second Team All-America...2008 Under Armour All-America High School Football Game participant....Rivals.com four-star prospect... Rivals.com #9 DT prospect nationally, #6 overall prospect in Georgia... DT rankings: Quickest (3), Best pass rusher (4)...
2009: Named All-SEC Second Team by SEC Coaches *Started all 13 games. *Named to Lindy’s 2009 SEC Preseason AllConference Second Team. *Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll and fall 2009 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. *Selected to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-SEC Third Team. *Earned True Grit award at conclusion of spring drills. *Recipient of Heyward Allen Football Scholarship. 2008: Appeared in 13 games making 10 starts at center. *Named to CollegeFootballNews.com’s All-Freshman First Team. *Selected to Sporting News’ and Phil Steele’s All-Freshman Second Team. *Named Freshman All-SEC by SEC Coaches. *Earned SEC Academic Honor Roll and Director’s Honor Roll distinction for fall semester. *Named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week (11/10) following game vs. Kentucky, where UGA’s offense tallied 520 yards on 57 plays. *First-career start came at center at No. 24 Ariz. St. *Made Bulldog debut vs. Ga. Southern. *Named Most Improved Offensive Lineman at end of spring practice. *Graduated early and enrolled at Georgia in January. High School: Bibb County High School, coached by Darryl Burns…SuperPrep All-Dixie Team….PrepStar All-Southeast Region…2007 Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 5A First Team All-State…ESPN Top 150 (139)...2008 Rivals.com offensive centers (7), Alabama Top 35 (23)… Scout.com three-star prospect, #5 center in the nation, #115 player in the South, #16 player in Alabama... invited to play in the 2007 Under Armour All-Star Bowl in Orlando and elected captain of the Red team…2007 Mobile Press Register Elite 18…2007 Bibb County team captain…also played defensive tackle, registering 55 tackles, three sacks, six tackles for loss and a fumble recovery...first baseman and pitcher on Bibb County’s baseball team...2007 Tuscaloosa News West Alabama Baseball All-Star...2007 Mobile Press Register Baseball Elite 18...345 career batting average…school record 48 RBI in 2007...bench max 370 pounds...squat max 500 pounds. Personal: BEN JONES; Born: July 2, 1989; Major: Education.
4 Caleb King TB, Jr., 5-11, 210 Norcross, Ga. Greater Atlanta Christian HS Career Highs: 18 carries (2x), last at No. 7 Ga. Tech in 2009 *166 rushing yards at No. 7 Ga. Tech in 2009 *Long rush of 75 yards at No. 7 Ga. Tech in 2009 *2 rushing TDs (3x), last vs. Texas A&M in 2009 *Long rushing TD of 75 yards at No. 7 Ga. Tech in 2009 *3 receptions vs. No. 4 LSU in 2009 *32 receiving yards vs. Texas A&M in 2009 *Long reception of 32 yards vs. Texas A&M in 2009 *1 receiving TD at Vanderbilt in 2009 2009: Appeared in 10 games with five starts making 114 carries for 594 yards and seven TDs while catching 10 passes for 108 yards and a TD. *Carried 16 times for 60 yards and two TDs and caught one pass for 32 yards in victory over Texas A&M in Independence Bowl. *Gained a career-high 166 yards and scored two TDs, including one on a
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75-yard run, on 18 carries in victory at No. 7 Ga. Tech. *Carried 18 times for 77 yards and caught a 13 yard pass vs. Kentucky. *Returned from a fractured jaw to score two TDs at Vanderbilt, one rushing on five carries for 15 yards, and one receiving on a 21-yard catch. *Selected to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-SEC Fourth Team. *Carried seven time for 22 yards in spring G-Day game. *Recipient of Don Leebern, Jr., & Don Leebern III, Scholarship. 2008: Appeared in 11 games recording 61 carries for 247 yards and a TD *Made six carries for 12 yards in win over No. 11 LSU *Rushed 11 times for 40 yards vs. No. 22 Vanderbilt *Carried nine times for 18 yards vs. Tennessee *Made 10 carries for 40 yards at No. 24 Arizona State *Carried seven times for 28 yards and first-career TD vs. Central Michigan *In debut vs. Ga. Southern, led team with 12 carries for 95 yards *Named to Director’s Honor Roll for fall 2008 semester *Led all rushers with 31 yards during the G-Day game 2007: Redshirted. High School: Greater Atlanta Christian coached by Jimmy Chupp…Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2007 Super Southern 100, Class AAAAA All-State (Parkview-2005) and Class AA All-State honorable mention (GAC)… Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAAA All-State (2005) and Class AA All-State honorable mention (2006)… Rivals.com Top 100, No. 8 running back in the nation and No. 1 overall player in Georgia…Scout. com No. 4 RB in the nation and the No. 25 overall…selected to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl…SuperPrep Elite 50 selection and No. 3 running back in the nation….selected to Macon Telegraph’s Top 50…voted the MVP of the 2006 U.S. Army National Combine in San Antonio, Texas… racked up 939 rushing yards and 13 TDs as a senior despite being slowed with a broken bone in his upper leg (tibia)…helped lead GAC to an 11-2 record in 2006…as a junior, rushed for 19 TDs and 2,768 yards, which is the best rushing total for a Georgia high school junior in state history…. had nine receptions for 188 yards and one TD (20.9 yards per reception) for Parkview High School before transferring to GAC…in 2004 as a sophomore at Parkview, recorded 936 rushing yards, 397 receiving yards and three kick-off returns for TDs. Personal: CALEB KING; Born: Jan. 10, 1988; Major: Housing. Year G/GS 2008 11/0 2009 10/5 Total 21/5 Year G/GS 2008 11/0 2009 10/5 Total 21/5
Rushing Yards Per/Att. 247 4.0 594 5.2 841 4.8 Receiving Rec. Yards Per/Rec. 4 10 2.5 10 108 10.8 14 128 9.1 Att. 61 114 175
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12 Tavarres King SE, RSo., 6-1, 180 Mount Airy, Ga. Habersham Central HS Career Highs: 3 receptions (2x), last vs. Kentucky in 2009 *109 receiving yards vs. Kentucky in 2009 *Long reception of 50 yards at Arkansas in 2009 *1 TD reception at Arkansas in 2009 *Long TD Reception of 50 yards at Arkansas in 2009 2009: Earned one of team’s Newcomer of the
Year awards for offense. *Appeared in 12 games with nine starts making 18 receptions for 377 yards and a TD *Posted a career-best and team-high 109 receiving yards on three receptions vs. Kentucky. *Caught two passes for 64 yards including a 50-yard TD receptions, the first of his career. *Made first-career start vs. S. Carolina with three catches for 27 yards. *Caught one pass for seven yards in spring G-Day game. *Recipient of Jack Davis Honorary Football Scholarship. 2008: Appeared in four games catching two passes for 66 yards before redshirting. *Caught one pass for a career-long 41 yards at No. 24 Arizona State. *First-career reception went for 25 yards vs. Central Michigan. *Made Bulldog debut vs. Georgia Southern.
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*Named to Director’s Honor Roll for fall 2008 semester. *Graduated early and enrolled at Georgia in January. High School: Habersham Central, coached by Gene Cathcart...SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie Teams...PrepStar Top 135 Dream Team...2008 Rivals.com Rivals100, (88), wide receivers (15) Georgia Top 50 (9... UGASports Georgia Top 50 (3... Scout.com four-star prospect, Top 150, #134 player in America, #22 WR in America, #133 player in the South, #8 player in Georgia...2007 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11and Super Southern 100...2007 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAAA Offensive Player of the Year...2007 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAA Offensive Player of the Year...Macon Telegraph Top 50…RISE Gatorade Georgia Football Player of the Year...finished senior season in 2007 with a state-record 1,632 receiving yards and 17 TDs on 99 receptions (16.5 average)…set a then-school record with 42 catches for 700 yards and 10 TDs, and returned a kickoff and a punt for a score as a junior...finished career with 207 catches for 3,726 yards and 37 TDs. Personal: TAVARRES KING; Born: July 14, 1990; Major: Social Studies Education.
Year G/GS 2008 4/0 2009 12/9 Total 16/9
Rec. Yards 2 66 18 377 20 443
Per/Rec. 33.0 20.9 22.2
Per/Gm. 16.5 31.4 27.7
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64 Dallas Lee C, RFr., 6-4, 296 Buford, Ga. Buford HS 2009: Member of the scout team. *Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll. *Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for summer and fall semesters. *Enrolled at UGA in January after graduating high school early. *Recipient of Joe B. Maxwell Family Football Scholarship. High School: Buford, coached by Jess Simpson…Named to the 2008 Under Armour All-America team…SuperPrep All-Dixie team…PrepStar All-Southeast Region…2009 Atlanta-Journal Constitution Georgia 150, Class AA All-State First-Team Defense…2008 Ga. Sports Writers Association Class AA All-State First-Team Defense…2008 Ga. Athletic Coaches Association North-South High School All-Star Game as an OL…2009 Rivals.com four-star prospect, OL Rankings: strongest (3), offensive guard (16), Ga. Top 75 (20)…UGAsports.com Ga. Top 100…2009 Scout.com three-star prospect, #20 ranked OG…Dawg Post #20 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com #15 rated OG… helped lead Buford to consecutive GHSA Class AA state championships in 2007 and 2008. Personal: DALLAS LEE; Born: October 18, 1989; Major: Sports Management.
73 Austin Long OL, RFr., 6-5, 295 Memphis, Tenn. Briarcrest Christian HS 2009: Member of the scout team. *Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for summer semester. *Recipient of Bill and Jane Young Football Scholarship. High School: Briarcrest Christain, coached by Major Wright...SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie teams...PrepStar All-America Team...2008 Atlanta JournalConstitution Super Southern 100... Knoxville News Sentinel Top 10 in Tennessee...TSWA All-State Football Team for Division II ...selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Game...2009 Rivals.com #2 overall in Tennessee...#1 Offensive Tackle in Tennessee and #12 OT nationally... ESPNU 150 #47 overall, #5 Offensive Tackle nationally...Sports Illustrated Top 200 (#33)...2008 Scout.com four-star prospect rated #6 OT in the nation, #75 overall, #2 in Tennessee, and #35 in the South...Also played baseball
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and basketball through his junior year. Personal: AUSTIN LONG...His father, Tim Long, played offensive line for Memphis and for three NFL teams; Born: December 12, 1990; Major: Sport Management.
53 Jeremy Longo DL/LB, RSo., 6-3, 255 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Cardinal Gibbons HS 2009: Appeared in three games recording two tackles *Played vs. Florida, Tenn. Tech., and Texas A&M. *Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll. *Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for summer semester. *Suffered shoulder injury during spring practice. *Recipient of J.E. and W.S. Hickey FB Scholarship. 2008: Redshirted. *Named to SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll. *Named to Director’s Honor Roll for fall 2008 semester. High School: Cardinal Gibbons, coached by Mike Morrill…SuperPrep Florida Top 111…PrepStar All-Southeast Region…Scout.com three-star prospect, #30 DE in nation…2008 Rivals.com Florida Top 100 (35), weakside defensive ends (24)….Florida Class AAA Second Team All-State… ESPN.com’s #84 Defensive End in U.S... Scout.com #3 Weakside Defensive End in Florida and # 30 Overall...Rivals.com #4 Weakside Defensive End in Florida and #24 Overall…FloridaFB.com Pre-Spring Rating #49… recorded 23 tackles vs. Naples setting a school single game record…in 2006 recorded 135 tackles and 8 sacks…led team to the playoffs his senior year. Personal: JEREMY LONGO; Born: October 19, 1989; Major: Housing. Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int. QBP 2009 3/0 0 2 2 0.0/0 0.5/1 0 0 0 0 0 Total 3/0 0 2 2 0.0/0 0.5/1 0 0 0 0 0
85 Derrick Lott DL, RFr., 6-4, 295 Kennesaw, Ga. North Cobb HS 2009: Missed season following right ankle surgery in September. *Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for summer semester. *Recipient of Dan M. Post Football Scholarship. High School: North Cobb, coached by Shane Queen...2008 SuperPrep All-Dixie Team... PrepStar All-Southeast Region Team....2008 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia 150 and Class AAAAA All-State first team...2008 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAAA All-State selection...2009 Rivals.com four-star prospect, #27 defensive tackle and Georgia Postseason Top 75 (21)...2009 Scout.com three-star prospect, #48 defensive tackle in the national and #14 prospect in Georgia...UGASports 2009 Georgia Top 75 (19)...Ranked as ESPNU’s #42 defensive tackle...Georgia Football Magazine/Georgiafb.com All-State Phenoms first team...2008 Georgia Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star Football Classic participant...As a senior, recorded 111 tackles including 19 for loss and 15 sacks...As a junior, tallied 63 tackles including 10 sacks helping North Cobb to an undefeated regular season. Personal: DERRICK LOTT; Born: June 18, 1990; Major: Arts & Sciences.
2009: Member of the scout team. *Recipient of Quinton Lumpkin FB Scholarship. High School: Deep Run. coached by Greg Kendall...SuperPrep All-Middle Atlantic team....PrepStar All-Atlantic Region....Virginia Preps Class of 2009 #18 ...2008 Rivals.com #1 Cornerback in Virginia, #20 Overall in Virginia Postseason Top 30 and , and #42 Cornerback nationally...2008 Scout.com four-star prospect, #1 Cornerback in Virginia and #31 Cornerback nationally... ESPNU #29 Athlete nationally... as a senior in 2008 had 45 tackles and three pass deflections... also had 49 carries for 281 yards and two TDs, three punts returned for a TD and one kickoff return for a touchdown...as a junior in 2007 had three interceptions on defense and 238 yards rushing on offense...as a sophomore in 2006 had 53 tackles and three interceptions on defense...had 33 carries for 238 yards and three TDs on offense. Personal: JORDAN LOVE; Born: December 31, 1990; Major: Sport Management.
88 Arthur Lynch TE, So., 6-5, 250 Dartmouth, Mass. Dartmouth HS Career Highs: 2 receptions vs. Tenn. Tech in 2009 *17 receiving yards vs. Tenn. Tech in 2009 *Long reception of 10 yards vs. Tenn. Tech in 2009 2009: Appeared in 11 games with one start. *Made first two career receptions vs. Tenn. Tech for 17 yards. *Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer and fall semesters and earned Dean’s List in summer semester. *Recipient of James G. Minter and Michael J. Faherty Football Scholarship. High School: Dartmouth, coached by Richard White...PrepStar All-America team...SuperPrep All-American and All-New England teams...2008 Under Armour All-America High School Football Game participant...named to Massachusetts All-State Team as a senior....rated as a four-star prospect by Rivals.com and ranked as No. 2 TE prospect in the country and #1 overall prospect in Massachusetts....Scout.com four-star prospect ranked as #5 TE prospect and #108 overall prospect in the country...as a senior, had 16 catches for 249 yards and three touchdowns...as a junior, caught 10 balls for 160 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 63 tackles and four sacks... Senior class president and freshman counselor. Personal: ARTHUR LYNCH; Born June 17, 1990; Major: Sport Management. Year G/GS 2009 11/1 Total 11/1
Rec. Yards 2 17 2 17
Per/Rec. 8.5 8.5
Per/Gm. 1.5 1.5
TD LG 0 10 TTU 0 10 TTU
5 Zach Mettenberger QB, RFr., 6-5, 230 Watkinsville, Ga. Oconee County HS 2009: Member of the scout team. *Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll. *Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for summer semester. *Threw two passes in spring G-Day game. *Enrolled at UGA in January after graduating
high school early. High School: Oconee County, coached by Mitch Olson…Offense-Defense All-American and participated in Hawai’i-Polynesian vs. Mainland AllAmerican Bowl…Invited to 2008 EA Sports Elite 11 Camp…PrepStar Top 100 Dream Team…SuperPrep All-Dixie Team...ESPN.com No. 122 ESPNU 150 list…Scout.com four-star prospect, #130 in the nation, #6 in Georgia, #33 in the South and #14 QB in the nation…Rivals.com No. 3
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strongest arm and #11 QB in the nation, #13 overall prospect in Georgia… 2008 Atlanta-Journal Constitution Georgia 150, Super Southern 100, and Class AAA All-State Honorable Mention …MVP of Elite 11 Alabama Nike Camp…UGASports No. 4 GA Top 75…2008 Offensive Player of the Year and Coaches Award recipient at Oconee…2008 All-County and All-Region (First Team)…finished with 2,106 yards passing with 19 touchdowns and only six interceptions during his senior year…as a junior, completed 62 percent of his passes for 1,333 yards and 10 TDs…lettered all four years at Oconee. Personal: ZACH METTENBERGER; Born: July 16, 1991; Major: PreJournalism/Broadcast News.
48 Fred Munzenmaier FB, Jr., 6-2, 240 Norcross, Ga. Norcross HS Career Highs: 4 rushing attempts (2x), last vs. Texas A&M in 2009 *20 rushing yards vs. Texas A&M in 2009 *Long rush of 14 yards vs. Texas A&M in 2009 *1 TD (4x), last at Vanderbilt in 2009 *3 receptions at Vanderbilt in 2009 *21 receiving yards at Vanderbilt in 2009 *1 kickoff return (2x), last vs. S. Carolina in 2009 *14 kickoff return yards at No. 9 Okla. St. in 2009 *Long kickoff return of 14 yards at No. 9 Okla. St. in 2009 2009: Appeared in 13 games with one start making 10 carries for 36 yards and two TDs. *In Independence Bowl victory over Texas A&M, carried four times for 20 yards. *Started at Vanderbilt and carried twice for 10 yards and a TD and made three receptions for 21 yards. *Third-career carry went for third-career TD vs. Ariz. St. and went on to finish with four rushing attempts for six yards. *Carried four times for eight yards in spring G-Day game. *Recipient of James E. & Peggy A. Hickey Memorial Football Scholarship. 2008: Appeared in 11 games. *Had one carry at No. 11 LSU rushing for a 1-yard TD. 2007:Appeared in 10 games. *Made first-career carry for six yards and a TD vs. Ole Miss. *Listed as backup FB at conclusion of spring drills. *Recipient of the Larry Munson Football Scholarship. 2006: Redshirted. High School: Norcross, Coach Keith Maloof…Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Best in Georgia”…Rated No. 16 among FBs in the country according to Rivals.com…No. 39 in the Rivals.com preseason Top 75 list for Georgia in 2006…No. 17 best FB by ESPN.com…Gwinnett TD Club Player of the Month, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Player of the Week, Emory Eastside Player of the Week, and Gwinnett Prep Rally Player of the Week as a junior...Georgia North-South All-Star game…Gwinnett Daily Post Super 6... Atlanta Journal-Constitution Gwinnett Super 11...Second Team All-County Gwinnett County…Gwinnett County Player of the Month...Captain...1,615 career rushing yards on 311 attempts and 10 TDs, 351 yards receiving on 31 rec. and 2 TDs. Personal: FRED MUNZENMAIER; Born: Jan. 22, 1988; Major: Finance. Rushing Year G/GS Att. Yards Per/Att. Per/Gm. TD LG 2007 10/0 1 6 6.0 0.6 1 6 OM 2008 11/0 1 1 1.0 0.1 1 1 LSU 2009 13/1 10 36 3.6 2.8 2 14 TAM Total 34/1 12 43 3.6 1.3 4 9 VU Receiving Year G/GS Rec. Yards Per/Rec. Per/Gm TD LG 2007 10/0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 -2008 11/0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 -2009 13/1 3 21 7.0 1.5 0 9 VU Total 34/1 3 21 7.0 0.6 0 9 VU Kickoff Returns Year Ret. Yards Avg TD LG 2009 2 23 11.5 0 14 SC Total 2 23 11.5 0 14 SC
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11 Aaron Murray QB, RFr., 6-1, 206 Tampa, Fla. Plant HS
2009: Member of the scout team. *Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll and fall 2009 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. *Completed 3-of-5 passes for 62 yards in springgame. *Named to AD’s Honor Roll for summer semester. *Enrolled at UGA in January. *Recipient of Dr. & Mrs. Howard Willams, III, Football Scholarship. High School: Plant, coached by Robert Weiner...Parade Magazine AllAmerica...U.S. Army All-American…SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie teams...PrepStar Top 100 Dream Team...MVP at EA Sports Elite 11 Camp… ESPN.com No. 13 ESPNU 150 list...Scout.com No. 3 QB in the nation, #4 prospect in Florida, #8 in the South, #21 in the nation...Rivals #3 QB in the nation, #7 overall prospect in Florida, #46 overall nationally, #6 Florida Preseason Top 100…Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100... Suffered a broken fibula early in the 2008 season, but finished with 1,927 yards passing with 33 TDs and four interceptions and rushed for 257 yards and two TDs…Returned to record 344 yards passing and three TDs while leading his team to the 2008 Class AAAA state championship (Plant’s second state title in three years)…passed for 4,013 yards and 51 TDs with seven interceptions as a junior ...rushed for 932 yards and 12 Tds…Mr. Football Award winner as a junior and First Team All-State…Set a Hillsborough County record for most passing touchdowns in a career (84). Personal: AARON MURRAY... Brother of current Bulldog safety Josh Murray; Born: Nov. 10, 1990; Major: Pre-Journalism/Broadcast News.
67 Jonathan Owens LG, RSo., 6-4, 294 Blountsville, Ala. Susan Moore HS 2009: Appeared in one game making Bulldog debut vs. Tenn. Tech. *Missed spring drills due to knee injury. *Recipient of James E. Farish Football Scholarship. 2008: Redshirted. High School: Susan Moore, coached by Bryan Jennings…PrepStar AllSoutheast Region…SuperPrep All-Dixie Team...2008 Rivals.com offensive guards (49), Alabama Top 35 (32... Scout.com three-star prospect...2007 Alabama Sports Writers Association Class AAA First Team All-State...2007 Alabama Sports Writers Association Class AAA Lineman of the Year Finalist...2007 Birmingham News All-Metro...2007 Susan Moore High School Lineman of the Year...graded out at or above 90 percent in all 14 games in 2007...allowed no sacks as a senior…2006 Alabama Sports Writers Association First Team All-State...2006 Susan Moore High School Lineman of the Year...averaged 6.4 pancakes per game and graded out at or above 85 percent in all 14 games in 2006…bench max 345 pounds...squat max 420 pounds. Personal: JONATHAN OWENS; Born: Nov. 16, 1989; Major: Housing.
29 Makiri Pugh FS, RSo., 6-0, 196 Charlotte, N.C. Independence HS Career Highs: 1 tackle (2x), last vs. Texas A&M -2009 2009: Appeared in nine games. *Recorded a tackle games vs. Tennessee Tech and Texas A&M. *Recorded three tackles in spring G-Day game. *Recipient of Robert P. “Yank” Ludwig Football Scholarship.
2008: Redshirted. *Named to SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll. High School: Independence, coached by Tom Knotts...SuperPrep All-MidAtlantic…Scout.com three-star prospect, #66 safety in America, #22 prospect in North Carolina…Charlotte Observer Top 25 in North Carolina... 2008 Rivals.com CB Rankings: Most physical (5), safeties (31), North Carolina Top 30 (13...ESPN.com No. 22 CB in the nation...totaled 36 tackles in six
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games as a senior…recorded four total tackles and an interception in the Offense-Defense All-American game at Miami’s Orange Bowl. Personal: MAKIRI PUGH; Born: May 14, 1990; Major: Pre-Business/ Management.
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18 Bacarri Rambo SS, RSo., 6-0, 210 Donalsonville, Ga. Seminole County HS Career Highs: 4 tackles (3x), last vs. Texas A&M-2009 2009: Named one of team’s Newcomer of the Year award winners for defense. *Appeared in 11 games making 25 tackles, five pass break-ups and two interceptions. *Registered career-high four tackles vs. Ariz. St., at Tennessee and vs. Texas A&M. *Also had an 18-yard interception return for a TD at Tennessee and blocked a punt vs. Texas A&M. *Posted three tackle performances at Vanderbilt and vs. No. 25 Auburn. *Tied for the most tackles in the spring G-Day game with five. *Recipient of Irvin M. Wofford Football Scholarship. 2008: Redshirted. *Named to SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll. *Named to Director’s Honor Roll for fall 2008 semester. High School: Seminole County, coached by Alan Ingram….Prep-Star All-Southeast Region…SuperPrep All-Dixie Team…2008 Rivals.com athletes (40), Georgia Top 50 (29)….UGASports Georgia Top 50 (21)… Scout.com three-star prospect, #128 prospect in the South;, #23 prospect in Georgia, #29 safety in America…2007 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class A All-State Honorable Mention…2007 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class A All-State Honorable Mention…as a senior in 2007 rushed for 692 yards on 110 attempts and 17 TDs and completed 34 of 75 passes for 615 yards and four TD’s…also recorded 65 tackles and two interceptions, one of which was returned for a TD…returned a punt and a kickoff for a TD… as a junior in 2006, rushed for 1,186 yards (9.7 per carry) and 21 touchdowns and added 488 more yards passing including seven touchdowns… also recorded 58 tackles, four interceptions and recovered five fumbles on defense…Class A All-State Honorable Mention as a junior. Personal: BACARRI RAMBO; Born: June 27, 1990; Major: Education. Defensive Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int. QBP 2009 11/0 20 5 25 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 5 2 0 Total 11/0 20 5 25 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 5 2 0 Punt Returns Year Ret. Yards Avg TD LG 2009 1 21 21.0 0 21 TAM Total 1 21 21.0 0 21 TAM
45 Christian Robinson WLB, RSo., 6-2, 216 Norcross, Ga. Greater Atlanta Christian Career Highs: 5 tackles vs. Tennessee Tech in 2009 2009: Appeared in 12 games making 19 tackles *Posted a career-high five tackles, including one for loss, vs. Tenn. Tech. *Registered four tackles vs. No. 25 Auburn. *Three tackle performances at Tenn., at Vanderbilt and vs. No. 1 Florida. *Tied for the most tackles in the spring G-Day game with five. *Named Most Improved Linebacker at conclusion of spring drills. *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester. *Recipient of Tommy Lyons Football Scholarship. 2008: Redshirted. *Named to SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll. *Named one of the Outstanding Scout Team Players for offense High School: Greater Atlanta Christian, coached by Jimmy Chupp… PrepStar All-Southeast Region…named to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Class AA First Team Offense...First-Team Class AA Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State Team...2007 Georgia Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Team...2008 Rivals.com Rivals250, outside linebackers (19) Georgia Top 50 (16...UGASports Georgia Top 50 (12... Scout.com threestar prospect. #59 prospect in Georgia…in 13 games as a senior in 2007 recorded 64 tackles, caught 48 passes for 876 yards and 13 TDs, completed one pass for 30 yards, and rushed for 83 yards. Personal: CHRISTIAN ROBINSON: Born: May 17, 1990; Major; Sport Management. Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int. QBP 2009 12/0 8 11 19 0.0/0 2.5/5 0 0 0 0 0 Total 12/0 8 11 19 0.0/0 2.5/5 0 0 0 0 0
90 Montez Robinson DL/LB, So., 6-5, 250 Avon, Ind. Avon HS Career Highs: 5 tackles vs. Tennessee Tech in 2009 2009: Selected to SEC All-Freshman Team by SEC Coaches and Sporting News. *Appeared in 11 games. *Named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week after he made five tackles including two sacks vs. Tennessee Tech. *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester. *Recipient of Charles G. Rood Football Scholarship. High School: Avon, coached by Dave Shelbourne...PrepStar All-American…SuperPrep All-America and All-Midwest teams...2008 Class AAAAA First-Team All-State...2008 Top 50 All-State All Class Coaches Association…Hendricks County Flyer All County Football Team...Indianapolis Star All Star FB Team...2007 Class AAAAA All-State Honorable Mention... played in the Offensive-Defensive All American Bowl and the Hawai’i Polynesia-Mainland Bowl…Rivals.com four-star prospect, Rivals250 2009, #2 Indiana Postseason Top 20 2009, and #8 strongside defensive end nationally...2008 Scout.com four-star prospect, #1 DE in Indiana, #2 prospect in Indiana and #10 defensive end nationally…As a senior in 2008 recorded 82 tackles, 20 tackles for a loss, eight sacks, and one fumble recovery...as a junior in 2007 recorded 68 tackles, 24 tackles for a loss, and 14 sacks... Also runs the 400m dash, shot put and discuss for track team. Personal: MONTEZ ROBINSON; Born: December 15, 1989; Major: Arts & Sciences. Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int. QBP 2009 11/0 4 1 5 2.0/10 2.5/11 0 0 0 0 2 Total 11/0 4 1 5 2.0/10 2.5/11 0 0 0 0 2
22 Richard Samuel LB, Jr., 6-2, 222 Cartersville, Ga. Cass HS Career Highs: 20 carries at No. 9 Okla. St. in 2009 *104 rushing yards at Arkansas in 2009 *Long rush of 80 yards at Arkansas in 2009 *1 rushing TD (2x), last at Arkansas in 2009 *Long TD rush of 80 yards at Arkansas in 2009 *3 receptions vs. S. Carolina in 2009 *23 yards receiving vs. S. Carolina in 2009 *Long reception of 16 yards vs. S. Carolina in 2009 *6 kickoff returns vs. No. 18 Georgia Tech in 2008 *109 kickoff return yards vs. No. 18 Georgia Tech in 2008 *Long kickoff return of 60 yards vs. No. 5 Florida in 2008 2010: Moved to lineback prior to spring practice. 2009: Appeared in 11 games with six starts carrying 88 times for 395 yards and two touchdowns while catching six passes for 39 yards. *Recorded 16 carries for 104 yards including an 80-yard TD at Arkansas. *Carried 15 times for 65 yards and a TD and caught three passes for 23 yards vs. S. Carolina. *Rushed for 87 yards on 20 carries at No. 9 Okla. St. *Earned Herbie Award as #2 ranked “Remember Me: Household Names by the End of September” *Wrist surgery in January to repair ligaments damaged in Capital One Bowl.
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*Recipient of Peter and Kay Amann Football Scholarship. 2008: Appeared in 11 games recording 26 carries for 133 yards and a TD, two catches for 11 yard and 19 kickoff returns for 401 yards. *Earned SEC Academic Honor Roll and Director’s Honor Roll distinction for fall semester. *Returned six kickoffs for 109 yards vs. No. 18 Ga. Tech. *Returned four kickoffs for 93 yards at Kentucky. *Carried four times for 40 yards and made three kickoff returns for 90 yards including a long return of 60 yards in loss to No. 5 Florida. *Made one kickoff return for 15 yards vs. No. 22 Vanderbilt. *Returned one kickoff for 41 yards vs. No. 8 Alabama. *Had eight rushing attempts for 44 yards and first-career TD vs. Central Michigan; also recorded a tackle *Made debut vs. Ga. Southern rushing for 34 yards on six carries *Graduated early and enrolled at Georgia in January 2008 High School: Cass High School, coached by Rick Casko...2008 SuperPrep Elite 50, All-America, and All-Dixie teams...PrepStar Top 135 Dream Team...2007 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11 and Super Southern 100...Class AAA 2007 Georgia Sports Writers Association and Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAA All-State team as a linebacker… 2008 Rivals.com Rivals100 (24), RB Rankings: Best inside runner (5), Athletes (2), Georgia Top 50 (2)…UGASports Georgia Top 50 (1...Scout.com five-star prospect, Top 100, #24 player in America, #4 RB in nation, #12 player in the South, #1 player in Georgia… ESPN.com No. 35 overall, No. 5 running back in the nation...Parade All-American “One’s To Watch” list... SI.com No. 56 overall...as a senior in 2007, rushed for 1,429 yards and 24 TDs with 114 yards receiving and recorded 82 tackles including nine for loss with two sacks and three fumble recoveries...as a junior, rushed for 1,342 yards and 19 touchdowns with 251 yards receiving and recorded 76 tackles including 12 for loss and three sacks...played soccer, basketball and ran track his sophomore and junior years. Personal: RICHARD SAMUEL; Born: Feb. 3, 1991; Major: Exercise & Sport Science. Rushing Year G/GS Att. Yards Per/Att. Per/Gm. TD LG 2008 11/0 26 133 5.1 12.1 1 21 UF 2009 11/6 88 395 4.5 35.9 2 80AR Total 22/6 114 528 4.6 24.0 3 80 AR Receiving Year G/GS Rec. Yards Per/Rec. Per/Gm. TD LG 2008 11/0 2 11 5.5 1.0 0 7 SC 2009 11/6 6 39 6.5 3.5 0 16 SC Total 22/6 8 50 6.3 2.3 0 16 SC Kickoff Returns Year Ret. Yards Avg TD LG 2008 19 401 21.1 0 60 UF Total 19 401 21.1 0 60 UF
1 Branden Smith CB, So., 5-11, 175 Atlanta, Ga. Washington HS Career Highs: 4 tackles at Vanderbilt in 2009 *3 rushing attempts (4x), last vs. Kentucky in 2009 *72 yards rushing vs. Tenn. Tech in 2009 *Long rush of 61 yards vs. S. Carolina in 2009 *1 rushing TD (2x), last vs. Tenn. Tech in 2009 *Long TD rush of 61 yards vs. S. Carolina in 2009 *1 reception at No. 9 Okla. St. in 2009 *3 receiving yards at No. 9 Okla. St. in 2009 *Long reception of three yards at No. 9 Okla. St. in 2009 *3 kickoff returns at No. 7 Ga. Tech in 2009 *Long kickoff return of 48 yards vs. South Carolina in 2009 2009: Named one of team’s Newcomer of the Year award winners for special teams. *Appeared in 13 games with one start making 14 tackles and two pass break-ups. *Also appeared on offense at QB, RB and receiver rushing for 208 yards and two TDs on 17 carries and catching two passes for seven yards. *Returned 16 kickoffs for 279 yards (17.4 average) *Recorded a season-high four tackles at Vanderbilt. *Carried three times for 72 yards including a 52-yard TD vs. Tenn. Tech. *Started on offense vs. No. 1 Florida. *Carried twice for 65 yards including a 61-yard touchdown vs. S. C. *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer and fall semesters.
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*Recipient of David C. Cooper Family Football Scholarship High School: Booker T. Washington. coached by Rodney Cofield...2008 Parade Magazine All-American....SuperPrep Elite 50, All-America and All-Dixie teams...PrepStar Top 100 Dream Team...2009 Under Armour AllAmerica High School FB Game participant...Georgia ESPN Rise Gatorade Player of the Year...Atlanta Journal Constitution 2008 Georgia’s Super 11, Super Southern 100, and Class AAA All State first team... Scout.com five-star prospect, #20 prospect in the South, #2 CB in nation, #24 overall, and Dawg Post #1 prospect in Georgia...2009 Rivals.com Rivals100 (28)... Rivals CB Rankings: Fastest (1), Best Athlete (1), #2 player in Georgia, #5 CB, Georgia Preseason Top 100 (2), Cornerbacks (4), GA Top 75 (1)... Ranked #31 in The ESPN 150...as a senior, caught 32 passes for 1,085 yards (33.9 average), returned 12 kickoffs for 481 yards (40.1 average) and three TDs, 20 punts for 456 yards (22.8 average) and two TDs, recorded 50 tackles, one sack, two fumble recoveries, and two interceptions. Personal: BRANDEN SMITH; Born: December 19, 1989; Major: Education.
Defensive Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int. QBP 2009 13/1 9 5 14 0.0/0 0.5/2 0 0 2 0 0 Total 13/1 9 5 14 0.0/0 0.5/2 0 0 2 0 0 Rushing Year G/GS Att. Yards Per/Att. Per/Gm. TD LG 2009 13/1 17 208 12.2 16.0 2 61 SC Total 13/1 17 208 12.2 16.0 2 61 SC Receiving Year G/GS Rec. Yards Per/Rec. Per/Gm. TD LG 2009 13/1 2 7 3.5 0.5 0 4 VU Total 13/1 2 7 3.5 0.5 0 4 VU Kickoff Returns Year Ret. Yards Avg TD LG 2009 16 279 17.4 0 48 SC Total 16 279 17.4 0 48 SC
54 Tanner Strickland LG, Jr., 6-5, 328 Nashville, Ga. Berrien County HS 2009: Missed season following shoulder surgery. *Recipient of Michael A. Kahn Family Football Scholarship. 2008: Appeared in 13 games as a member of special teams and provided offensive line depth *Made Bulldog debut vs. Georgia Southern 2007: Redshirted. High School: Berrien County High School, coached by Ross New…Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top 50 in Georgia and Class AA first team All-State…. Superprep All-Dixie Team….Mobile Register Super Southeast 120…Rivals. com No. 18 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com Top 20 offensive guard in the nation…named to GACA North-South All-Star Game…All-Tiftarea by the Tifton Gazette…All-Region 1AA…plays the guitar. Personal: TANNER STRICKLAND; Born: July 28, 1989; Major: Speech Communication.
77 Trinton Sturdivant LT, Jr., 6-5, 306 Wadesboro, N.C. Anson HS 2009: Started season opener at No. 9 Okla. St. but suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the game and missed the remainder of season. *Named Preseason All-SEC Second Team by Lindy’s and SEC Media. *Selected Preseason All-SEC Third Team by Phil Steele and SEC Coaches. *Missed spring drills due to knee injury. *Recipient of Crosswy-Mackey Families Football Scholarship. 2008: Missed season after undergoing reconstructive surgery on injured left knee, redshirted. *Earned SEC Academic Honor Roll distinction for fall semester. 2007: Appeared in 13 games making 13 starts at left tackle.
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*Named Freshman All-America First Team by Scout.com and Rivals.com. *Named SEC All-Freshman by SEC Coaches and Sporting News. *Started at left tackle vs. Oklahoma St. becoming the first true freshman to start at that position in a season opener since Mike Fellows in 1989. *Named Biggest Offensive Surprise of the Spring. *Recipient of the Rebecca and Leon Farmer, III Scholarship. *Listed as number one LT at conclusion of spring drills. *Entered Georgia in January 2007. High School: Anson County, coached Jody Grooms...2006 USA TODAY All-USA Second Team...Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2007 Super Southern 100...North Carolina Gatorade Football Player of the Year 2006-07... SuperPrep All-America and All-Middle Atlantic selection…Prep Star Top 100...2006 NCPreps.COM AAA All-State...One of five finalists for the 2007 Watkins Award, which is given to the nation’s top African-American male high school scholar athlete…Played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl... Charlotte Observer 2006 Player to Watch and member of All-Area Team... Rivals.com No. 14 OG in the nation and No. 3 prospect in North Carolina... Member of Rivals.com Rivals250 and ESPN.com ESPN150...Scout.com No. 18 offensive tackle in the nation…Member of National Honor Society and Who’s Who...Posted a high school GPA of 4.1 and was Student Council President...Played basketball, track team and wrestled for Anson. Personal: TRINTON STURDIVANT; Born: Jan. 18, 1989; Major: Pre-Business.
30 Carlton Thomas TB, RSo., 5-7, 180 Frostproof, Fla., Frostproof HS Career Highs: 6 carries (2x), last at Vanderbilt in 2009 *30 yards rushing at Tennessee in 2009 *Long rush of 13 yards at Tennessee in 2009 *2 receptions (3x), last at Vanderbilt in 2009 *18 yards receiving at No. 9 Okla. St. in 2009 *Long reception of 17 yards at No. 9 Okla. St. in 2009 *1 punt return at No. 9 Okla. St. in 2009 *-1 punt return yards at No. 9 Okla. St. in 2009 *Long punt return of -1 yards at No. 9 Okla. St. in 2009 2009: Appeared in seven games making 22 carries for 92 yards. *Carried a season-high six times vs. S. Carolina for 22 yards and at Vanderbilt for 27 yards. *Caught a season-high two passes at No. 9 Okla. St. for 18 yards, at Tennessee for 10 yards and at Vanderbilt for 10 yards. *Carried eight times for 59 yards an a TD in spring G-Day game. *Named Most Improved Running Back at conclusion of spring drills. *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester. *Recipient of Harriett Reppard Evans Football Scholarship. 2008: Redshirted. High School: Frostproof, coached by Brad Methany…SuperPrep AllDixie Team….PrepStar All-Southeast Region…2007 Atlanta JournalConstitution Super Southern 100…Scout.com four-star prospect, Top 150, #148 player in America, #15 running back in America, #39 prospect in the South, #15 prospect in Florida.…2008 Rivals.com Florida Top 100 (53), all-purpose backs nationally (18)…ESPN.com Top 150, No. 8 running back in the nation ... 2008 Under Armour High School All-American…named First-Team All-District, All-County and All-State two straight years… as a senior, rushed for 2,386 yards and 25 TDs…rushed for 6,683 career yards…four-year letterwinner in football and track, three-year letterwinner in basketball…state qualifier in track. Personal: CARLTON THOMAS; Born: April 27, 1989; Major: Sport Management. Rushing Year G/GS Att. Yards Per/Att. Per/Gm. TD LG 2009 7/0 22 92 4.2 13.1 0 13 UT Total 7/0 22 92 4.2 13.1 0 13 UT Receiving Year G/GS Rec. Yards Per/Rec. Per/Gm. TD LG 2009 7/0 6 38 6.3 5.4 0 17 OSU Total 7/0 6 38 6.3 5.4 0 17 OSU Punt Returns Year Ret. Yards Avg TD LG 2009 1 -1 -1.0 0 -1 OSU Total 1 -1 -1.0 0 -1 OSU
75 Kiante Tripp DL/LB, Sr., 6-6, 275 Atlanta, Ga. Westlake HS
Career Highs: 1 tackle vs. Tennessee Tech in 2009 *1 reception vs. S. Carolina in 2008 2009: Appeared in four games playing vs. S. Carolina, recording a tackle vs. Tenn. Tech, vs. No. 25 Auburn and vs. Texas A&M. *Moved back to DE in spring drills and had one tackle in G-Day game. *Recipient of Davis Family Foundation Football Scholarship. 2008: Appeared in 11 games as offensive lineman making three starts. *Played at offensive tackle at Kentucky, at Auburn, vs. No. 18 Georgia Tech and vs. No. 19 Michigan State. *Due to injuries on the offensive line, moved back to offensive tackle during practice prior to facing No. 22 Vanderbilt. *Moved to tight end prior to game vs. No. 8 Alabama and dressed as tight end for Tennessee as well; dressed in No. 83 in two games as a tight end. *Started at LT against Georgia Southern and Central Michigan and at SC. *Made first-career start, getting the nod at left tackle, vs. Ga. Southern. 2007: Appeared in eight games *Made Georgia debut vs. Oklahoma St. *Moved from DE to OL during preseason practice *Listed as number three DE at conclusion of spring drills *Recipient of the I.V. Chandler Memorial Football Scholarship 2006: Redshirted High School: Westlake, coached by Dallas Allen...The Atlanta JournalConstitution Super Southern 100 and Class AAA All-State...2005 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAA All-State Honorable Mention defense ...2005 FSN South Countdown To Signing Day “All-South” Second Team Offense...Valdosta Daily Times All-State Honorable Mention...Recorded 81 total tackles during his senior year...Named Rivals.com Rivals 250 for 2005...Rated the ninth best offensive tackle in the country by Rivals. com...Rated among the top 14 offensive linemen and the top 55 prospects in the country by Scout.com...Rated in the top 22 total prospects and the best two-way lineman in the South by Scout.com...Rated the No. 14 best offensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com...Played in the 2005 Georgia Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star game. Personal: KIANTE TRIPP; Born: Oct. 7, 1987; Major: Sport Management. Defensive Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int. QBP 2009 4/0 0 1 1 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 4/0 0 1 1 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 0 0 Receiving Year G/GS Rec. Yards Per/Rec. Per/Gm. TD LG 2008 11/3 1 -6 -6.0 -0.5 0 -6 SC 2009 4/0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 -Total 15/3 1 -6 -6.0 -0.4 0 -6 SC
28 Israel Troupe FLK, Jr., 6-1, 215 Tifton, Ga. Tift County HS Career Highs: 2 receptions (2x), last vs. No. 25 Auburn in 2009 *62 receiving yards vs. No. 25 Auburn in 2009 *Long reception of 50 yards vs. No. 25 Auburn in 2009 *1 TD reception vs. No. 25 Auburn in 2009 *Long TD reception of 50 yards vs. No. 25 Auburn in 2009 2009: Appeared in 10 games making four receptions for 90 yards *Against No. 25 Auburn, recorded first-career TD on a 50-yard reception and finished with two catches for 62 yards. *Caught five passes fro 38 yards in spring G-Day game. *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester. *Recipient of Atlanta-Greensboro Football Scholarship. 2008: Appeared in 13 games recording four catches for 39 yards. *Made one catch for eight yards in loss to No. 5 Florida. *Caught one pass for 10 yards at South Carolina. *Two catches for 21 yards vs. Central Michigan. *Made Bulldog debut vs. Georgia Southern. 2007: Redshirted. High School: Tift County, coached by Jay Walls...2006 Atlanta Journal-
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Constitution Super 11 and Super Southern 100...Three-time Atlanta JournalConstitution First-Team Class AAAAA All-State and All-Region Team… named Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s All-Region 1-AAAAA Offensive Player of the Year...2006 First-Team Class AAAAA Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State Team...SuperPrep All-American and Top 12 in Dixie Region...Prep Star All-American...ESPN Top 150 and Top 6 Wide Receiver…invited to play in East Meets West All-American Game and the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star Game...Rated by Rivals.com and Scout.com as #1 Wide Receiver in Georgia...Rivals.com Top 15 Wide Receiver in U.S. and Top 8 Overall recruit in Georgia...Scout.com Top 40 Wide Receiver in U.S and Top 20 Overall recruit in Georgia...2006 UGASports.com Top 12…2006 All-Tift Area Football Team...led his team to the first round of the playoffs in 2005 and the semi-finals in 2006…recorded 36 receptions for 495 yards and 3 touchdowns, rushed for 119 yards on 20 carries, returned 4 kickoffs for 194 yards and 2 touchdowns, and returned 14 punts for 214 yards and 1 TD as a junior…played baseball for Tift County batting .354 with 4 home runs, 26 RBI’s, and 7 steals…was named to the 2004 and 2005 Class AAAAA All-Region Baseball Team. Personal: ISRAEL TROUPE: Born: Nov. 4, 1988; Major: Housing. Year G/GS 2008 13/0 2009 10/0 Total 23/0
Rec. Yards 4 39 4 90 8 129
Per/Rec. 9.8 22.5 16.1
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94 DeAngelo Tyson DL, Jr., 6-2, 294 Statesboro, Ga. Statesboro HS Career Highs: 4 tackles at No. 7 Georgia Tech-2009 2009: Appeared in 13 games recording 12 tackles and five quarterback pressures. *Recorded a career-high four tackles at No. 7 Ga. Tech. *Had two tackles and blocked an extra point in the fourth quarter vs. S. Carolina that preserved a one-point lead. *Three tackles in spring G-Day game. *Named Most Improved Defensive Tackle at conclusion of spring drills. *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester. *Recipient of Statesboro Bulldog Club Football Scholarship. 2008: Named Freshman All-SEC by SEC Coaches. *Named of the team’s Newcomer of the Year Award winners for defense. *Appeared in 13 games making 11 tackles and five QB pressures. *Tallied a season-high two tackles three times: at No. 11 LSU, vs. Central Michigan and vs. Georgia Southern. High School: Statesboro, coached by Steve Pennington...USA Today AllUSA First Team Defense…2007 Parade All-American…2008 SuperPrep Elite 50, All-America, and All-Dixie teams….2008 Rivals.com Rivals100 (45), DT Rankings: Quickest (1), Best athlete (1), Best pass rusher (3), defensive tackles (4), Georgia Top 50 (3)…UGASports Georgia Top 50 (2)… Scout.com five-star prospect, Top 100, #44 player in America, #3 DT in nation, #14 player in the South, #2 player in Georgia…U.S. Army All-America…Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2007 Class AAAA All-State first team… Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAA All-State selection…Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia’s Super 11 and Super Southern 100… Statesboro Herald Defensive Player of the Year…No. 45 on ESPN.com 150 list…registered 54 tackles, 14 for loss, and nine sacks in 2007…member of 2005 AAAA state champion team. Personal: DEANGELO TYSON; Born: April 12, 1989; Major: Housing. Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total 2008 13/0 5 6 11 2009 13/0 2 10 12 Total 26/0 7 16 23
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33 Chase Vasser LB, RFr., 6-3, 215 Gainesville, Ga. Chestatee HS 2009: Member of the scout team. *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester. High School: Chestatee, coached by Stan Lut-
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trell...SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie teams...PrepStar All-Southeast Region team...2009 Atlanta Journal Constitution Class AAA AllState Team and Georgia 150... 2009 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAA All-State Team...2008 Georgia High School North All-Star... Named North squad MVP... Three-star prospect by Rivals.com rated as #20 outside linebacker and #26 overall prospect in Georgia...Scout.com four-star prospect rated #9 SLB nationally, #51 overall prospect in the South and Dawg Post #19 prospect in Georgia...ESPN.com ranks him as #30 OLB recruit...as a senior, totaled 141 tackles, including nine tackles for loss and four sacks... as a junior, made 138 tackles, including 36 tackles for loss and 13 sacks. Personal: CHASE VASSER; Born: April 29, 1991; Pre-Business/Management.
57 Blair Walsh PK, Jr., 5-10, 185 Boca Raton, Fla. Cardinal Gibbons HS Career Highs: 4 field goals made vs. Tennessee in 2008 *4 FG attempts (2x), last at No. 7 Ga. Tech in 2009 *14 points scored (2x), last at Arkansas in 2009 (3 FGs, 5 PAT) *Long FG of 53 yards at No. 9 Okla. St. in 2009 *Long FG attempt of 56 yards (missed) vs. Central Michigan in 2008 2009: Named All-SEC Second Team by Associated Press, SEC Coaches and Phil Steele *Was 1-of-3 finalists for the Lou Groza Award. *Named CollegeFootballPerformance.com Placekicker of the Year. *Tabbed a All-College Football Insiders Third Team selection. *Earned one of team’s Most Valuable Special Teams Player awards. *Named to Phil Steele Midseason All-America Second Team. *Appeared in 13 games going 20-for-22 on field goal attempts and 42for-42 on PATs while kicking off 75 times for 4,790 yards (63.9 avg.) with 17 touchbacks. *Hit 49-yard field goal and made all five PATs vs. Texas A&M. *In win at No. 7 Ga. Tech, went 3-of-4 on FGs and 3-of-3 on PATs. *Tied career-high with 14 points scored at Arkansas with three field goals and five PATs. *Connected on 51-yard FG and four PATs in win over No. 25 Auburn. *Earned CollegeFootballPerformance.com Honorable Mention Kickoff Specialist Performer of the Week after making four kickoffs for 278 yards including three touchbacks; also hit a 49-yard FG and two PATs. *Connected on 52-yard field goal at Tennessee. *Against Ariz. St., made two fourth quarter field goals, a 21-yarder and 37-yarder as time expired for the win. *Earned CollegeFootballPerformance.com Honorable Mention Place Kicker Performer of the Week after he made field goals from 50-yards and 42-yards, went 5-for-5 on PATs and kicked off eight times for 539 yards (67.4 avg.) including two touchbacks vs. S. Carolina. *Connected on a career-long 53-yard field goal at No. 9 Okla. St. *Named to watch list for Lou Groza Award. *Selected to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-SEC Fourth Team. *Connected on a 51-yard field goal in spring G-Day game. *Recipient of Aldredge-Kimberly Football Scholarship. 2008: Named Freshman All-SEC by SEC Coaches. *Appeared in 13 games connecting on 15-of-23 field goal attempts and 50-of-50 PATs and recorded 75 kickoffs for 4,499 yards (60.0 avg.). *Recorded one field goal attempt in Capital One Bowl victory vs. No. 19 Michigan State connecting from 32 yards and went 3-for-3 on PATs. *Connected on 6-of-6 PATs vs. No. 18 Georgia Tech. *Connected on all six PATs at Kentucky and recorded seven kickoffs for a 62.7 yard average. *Went 1-for-3 on FGs vs. No. 5 Florida, connecting from 35 yards but missing from 38- and 27-yards; kicked off twice for a 59.5 yard avg. *Went 1-of-2 FG attempts at No. 11 LSU, connecting from 50 yards but missing from 54 yards; scored a total of 10 points with the FG and seven PATs and kicked off nine times for a 59.2 yard avg. *Connected on 4-of-4 FG attempts (34, 20, 41 and 28 yards) and made two PATs to score 14 points vs. Tennessee while also kicking off seven times for a 63.6 yard avg. including two touchbacks. *Made Bulldog debut vs. Georgia Southern connecting for a 52-yard field goal on his first-career FG attempt, the longest first-field goal by a freshman since Hap Hines had a 54-yarder in 1996. Also made eight kickoffs for a 58.9 yard average including one touchback and a tackle. High School: Cardinal Gibbons, coached by Michael Morill… USA Today All-USA First Team Offense… Scout.com four-star prospect, #1 PK in the nation…..2008 Rivals.com Kicker Rankings: strongest leg (4), most
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accurate (5), kickers (7)…… ESPN.com No. 5 kicker in the nation…Class AAA 2007 Florida Sports Writers Association All-State second-team offense… South Florida Sun-Sentinel All-County first-team offense… 2008 U.S. Army All-American Bowl… Parade All-American “One’s To Watch” list… Chris Sailer Kicking two-time Top 12 and Florida Top Recruit… as a senior, made 14 out of 20 field goals including two from 59 yards and 30 out of 31 extra points… averaged 41 yards per punt and 69 yards per kick-off… High School Coach: Michael Morrill. Personal: BLAIR WALSH; Born: Jan. 8, 1990; Major: Pre-Business/Economics. Year 2008 2009 Total
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Place Kicking FG LG TP 15/23 52 GSU 95 20/22 53 OSU 103 35/45 53 OSU 198 Field Goal Breakdown 20-29 30-39 40-49 6-8 4-6 3-4 4-4 5-6 7-7 10-12 9-12 10-11 Kickoffs Yards Avg. TB 4,499 60.0 4 4,790 63.9 17 9,289 61.9 21
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83 Cornelius Washington DL/LB, RSo., 6-4, 248 Hephzibah, Ga. Burke County HS Career Highs: 3 tackles (2x), last vs. Texas A&M in 2009 2009: Appeared in 13 games with one start making 13 tackles, including four sacks, and 13 QB pressures. *Posted a career-high three tackles vs. No. 25 Auburn and vs. Texas A&M. *Made first career start vs. Tenn. Tech and had two tackles. *Missed spring drills following due to forearm and shoulder injuries. *Recipient of Rebecca and Leon Farmer, III, Football Scholarship. 2008: Redshirted. High School: Burke County, coached by Eric Parker...SuperPrep All-America, All-Dixie Teams...PrepStar Top 135 Dream Team...2007 Atlanta JournalConstitution Super Southern 100...2007 Georgia Football Magazine First-Team All-State...2008 Rivals.com Rivals250, weakside defensive ends (3), Georgia Top 50 (10...UGASports Georgia Top 50 (7)...Scout.com four-star prospect, Top 150, #136 player in America, #13 DE in the nation, #42 prospect in the South, #9 prospect in Georgia...2008 Parade All-American “One’s To Watch” list ...Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAA All-State Honorable Mention... as senior in 2007, recorded 55 tackles including 44 solo, six sacks, 18 tackles for a loss, forced three fumbles and registered seven QB pressures...appeared as an offensive threat, catching four passes for 17 yards and two TDs. Personal: CORNELIUS WASHINGTON; Born: Sept. 10, 1989; Major: Sports Management. Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int. QBP 2009 13/1 9 4 13 4.0/24 5.0/31 0 0 0 0 13 Total 13/1 9 4 13 4.0/24 5.0/31 0 0 0 0 13
81 Aron White TE, Jr., 6-4, 236 Columbia, Mo. Rock Bridge HS Career Highs: 2 receptions (4x), last vs. Texas A&M in 2009 *53 receiving yards vs. Tenn. Tech in 2009 *Long reception of 48 vs. No. 11 LSU in 2008 *2 receiving TD vs. Texas A&M in 2009 2009: Named team’s Most Improved Player for offense. *Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll. *Appeared in all 13 games with 12 starts making 13 receptions for 198 yards and four touchdowns. *Earned Independence Bowl Offensive Player of the Game award after recording two receptions, both for touchdowns, in victory over Texas A&M.
*Recorded a career-high two receptions four times: at Vanderbilt for 14 yards, vs. Tenn. Tech for a carer-high 53 yards, at No. 7 Ga. Tech for 21 yards, and vs. Texas A&m for 26 yards. *Earned CollegeFootballPerformance.com Honorable Mention Tight End Performer of the Week recognition after catching a 26 yard touchdown pass vs. No. 1 Florida. *Also recorded a TD on a 21-yard catch at Arkansas. *Caught three passes for 50 yards in spring G-Day game. *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester. *Recipient of Brad K. and Anissa H. Johnson Family Trust FB Scholarship. 2008: Appeared in 10 games making one start recording three receptions for 88 yards and two TDs. *Earned SEC Academic Honor Roll and Director’s Honor Roll distinction for fall semester. *Recorded one reception for a 21-yard TD in Capital One Bowl victory over No. 19 Michigan State. *Second-career reception and first TD catch of career vs. No. 5 Florida. *Recorded first-career reception, a 48-yard catch, in win at No. 11 LSU *Made first-career start vs. Tennessee. *Made Bulldog debut vs. Georgia Southern. 2007: Redshirted. *Named to 2007-08 SEC Freshman Honor Roll. High School: Rock Bridge High School, coached by A.J. Ofodile...Rated the nation’s top tight end by Rivals.com...Class 6 All-State First Team following his senior year...one of three players from the state of Missouri to play in inaugural Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla...in post-season all-star game, he had four catches for 31 yards…led Rock Bridge to a 9-1 record in senior season…17 career TD receptions set a school record… ESPN.com rates him the seventh-best tight end in the country...two-year letterman in fb and basketball…fb and basketball teammates with fellow Bulldog signee QB Logan Gray...as a junior had 36 catches for 621 yards and 11 TDs and in his senior season had 23 grabs for 430 yards and six scores. Personal: ARON WHITE; Born: Oct. 8, 1988; Major: Pre-Business.
Year G/GS 2008 10/1 2009 12/12 Total 22/13
Rec. Yards 3 88 11 172 14 260
Per/Rec. 29.3 15.6 18.6
Per/Gm. 8.8 14.3 11.8
TD LG 2 48 LSU 2 27 TTU 4 48 LSU
43 Charles White FB, Jr., 6-1, 224 Columbia, S.C. Blythewood HS 2009: Member of the scout team. *Moved from linebacker to FB during October. *Recorded three tackles, one for loss, in spring game. *Recipient of Vincent J. and Barbara Dooley Scholarship. 2008: Missed season due to an Achilles’ tendon injury. *Earned SEC Academic Honor Roll distinction for fall semester. 2007: Redshirted. *Named to 2007-08 SEC Freshman Honor Roll. High School: Blythewood High School, coached by Jeff Scott… played in the 2006 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas…named to the 2006 All-State team by The State…finalist for the 2007 Watkins Award, which is given to the nation’s top African-American male high school scholar athlete…named All-State Linebacker by High School Sports Report…SCVarsity.com First Team All-State selection…All-Region III-AAA Team…SuperPrep South Carolina selection… Prep Star All-Region…High School Sports Report’s South Carolina Top 100 Football Prospects (11)…Rivals.com South Carolina Top 25 (17)…Rivals.com Top Outside Linebackers (48)…Scout.com #28 middle linebacker in the nation and #16 player in S.C….ESPN.com Top Outside Linebackers (6)…Blythewood’s first athlete to play Division I college football…a member of Blythewood High’s 2006 Class AAA Championship team that became the first football team in South Carolina to capture a championship in its first varsity season…Played at Ridge View High School while Blythewood competed as a junior-varsity team in 2005… recorded 85 tackles, including 12 tackles for a loss, three sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, one interception and three pass breakups as a senior…member of the National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, National Beta Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes…held a 3.9 GPA at Blythewood. Personal: CHARLES WHITE; Born Sept. 20, 1988; Major: Pre-Business/Finance.
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Career Highs: 4 tackles vs. No. 25 Auburn in 2009 2009: Appeared in 11 games with one start making nine tackles *Registered a career-high four tackles vs. No. 25 Auburn *Tied for the most tackles in G-Day game with five. *Earned Coffee County Hustle Award at end of spring. *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester. *Recipient of Teka and John Adams Football Scholarship. 2008: Appeared in 12 games. *Began career in the secondary and moved to linebacker. High School: Bainbridge, coached by Ricky Woods…2007 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAAA All-State Honorable Mention…Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAA All-State Honorable Mention… Rivals.com No. 25 outside linebacker in the nation…Scout.com No. 42 safety in the nation…played linebacker and quarterback and also handled punting and holding duties for Bainbridge High School…helped guide the Bearcats to the 2007 Georgia Class AAAA state quarterfinals…threw for 2,428 yards with 23 TDs in four seasons…completed 82-of-174 passes for 1,105 yards and 12 TDs in 2007…recorded 41 tackles and three INTs in 2007…threw for 1,298 yards in 2006…passed for a school record 348 yards vs. Forest Park in 2006…became the second BHS player to throw for 1,000 yards in two straight seasons. Personal: NICK WILLIAMS; Born: April 20, 1989; Major: Sport Management. Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total 2008 12/0 0 0 0 2009 12/1 3 6 9 Total 24/1 3 6 9
Sacks 0.0/0 0.0/0 0.0/0
TFL FF 0.0/0 0 0.0/0 0 0.0/0 0
FR PBU Int. QBP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3
36 Shawn Williams DB, So., 6-1, 195 Damascus, Ga. Early County HS Career Highs: 3 tackles vs. Texas A&M in 2009 2009: Named one of team’s Newcomer of the Year award winners for special teams. *Appeared in 13 games recording five tackles. *Posted a career-best three tackles in victory over Texas A&M in Indepedence Bowl. High School: Early County, coached by Trey Woo...SuperPrep All-Dixie team...2008 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AA first team defense and Georgia 150...2008 Georgia High School All-Star Game...2008 Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State Class AA Honorable Mention...Georgia Football Magazine All-State Honorable Mention...2008 All-State Phenoms Team Honorable Mention...2008 Rivals.com #2 Safety in Georgia and #24 Overall......UGASports 2009 GA Top 75 (11)...2008 Scout.com #34 safety overall nationally and Dawg Post #18 prospect in Georgia....ESPNU #28 safety nationally...As a senior in 2008 recorded 59 tackles...Also recorded 24 receptions for 381 yards and five touchdowns, and recorded 20 punts for 649 yards...As a junior in 2007 recorded 66 tackles and 3 interceptions... also had 21 receptions for 362 yards and 5 TD’s on offense. Personal: SHAWN WILLIAMS; Born: May 13, 1991; Major: Education. Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks TFL FF FR PBU Int. QBP 2009 13/0 3 2 5 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 13/0 3 2 5 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 0 0
97 Brandon Wood DL, Sr., 6-1, 286 Buchanan, Ga. Haralson County HS Career Highs: 4 tackles (2x), last at Tennessee in 2009 2009: Appeared in 10 games making 14 tackles. *Tied career-high with four tackles at Tennessee.
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*Saw first action of the season vs. Arizona State and had two tackles; also had two tackle games vs. Tenn. Tech and No. 25 Auburn. *Had left shoulder and left wrist surgeries to repair injury suffered in Capital One Bowl game and missed spring drills. 2008: Appeared in 10 games recording 11 tackles and nine QB hurries. *Recorded a career-high four tackles and a pass-break up vs. Ga. Southern. *Notched three tackles vs. Central Michigan. 2007: Appeared in six games with one tackle vs. Oklahoma St. *Moved from DT to DE two weeks into the season. *Recipient of the Charles G. Rood Football Scholarship. *Limited in spring drills recovering from shoulder surgery. 2006: Redshirted. High School: Haralson County, coached by Frank Vohun …The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11, Super Southern 100 and Class AAAA AllState…Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAA All-State Team… FSN South Countdown to Signing Day Second-Team Defense…PrepStar 200…ESPN Top 150…Invited to play in the Georgia North-South All-Star Game…Rivals.com No. 10 ranked DE in the Nation and Top 50 in Georgia…UGASports.com Elite 11…Scout.com Hot 100 and No. 4 ranked DE …(Carrollton) Times-Georgian Defensive Player of the Year…48 tackles and four sacks and had 800 rushing yards and eight TDs during his senior year…As a junior rushed for nearly 1,200 yards and 14 TDs while adding 100 tackles and 14 sacks on defense…Led team to first playoff appearance in 38 years in 2005….Also played basketball and ran track. Personal: BRANDON WOOD; Born: Feb. 14, 1987; Major: Housing.
Year G/GS Solo Asst. Total 2007 6/0 1 0 1 2008 10/0 2 9 11 2009 10/0 5 9 14 Total 26/0 8 18 26
Sacks 0.0/0 0.5/3 0.0/0 0.5/3
TFL FF 0.0/0 0 0.5/3 0 0.0/0 0 0.5/3 0
FR PBU Int. QBP 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 9 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 11
17 Rantavious Wooten FLK, So., 5-10, 170 Belle Glades, Fla. Glades Central HS Career Highs: 2 receptions (4x), last at No. 7 Ga. Tech in 2009 *64 receiving yards vs. Kentucky in 2009 *Long reception of 43 yards vs. Kentucky in 2009 *2 receiving TDs vs. Kentucky in 2009 *Long TD reception of 43 yards vs. Kentucky in 2009 *2 rushing attempts vs. No. 4 LSU in 2009 *7 rushing yards vs. No. 25 Auburn in 2009 *Long rush of 7 yards vs. No. 25 Auburn in 2009 2009: Appeared in 12 games with three starts catching 10 passes for 197 yards and two TDs. *Led team in receiving with two catches for 25 yards at No. 7 Ga. Tech. *Against Kentucky, caught two passes, from 21 and 43 yards, for TDs. *Gained 17 yards on two receptions vs. Tenn. Tech. *Two catches for 38 yards and made one rush for three yards vs. Ariz. St. *Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for summer semester. *Recipient of Mr. & Mrs. Jack Swan Football Scholarship Endowment. High School: Glades Central, coached by Jessie Hester...PrepStar AllAmerica Team....SuperPrep All-Dixie team....Orlando Sentinel Class AAA First Team...Palm Beach Post All-Area First Team...2008 Rivals. com #7 Wide Receiver in Florida and #34 overall, #29 WR nationally...2008 Scout.com four-star prospect, #31 overall prospect in Florida, #75 in the South, and #20 WR nationally...As a senior recorded 33 catches for 927 yards and 14 touchdowns...As a junior in 2007 had 25 receptions for 456 yards and three touchdowns...Also had 55 carries for 446 yards and seven more scores. Personal: RANTAVIOUS WOOTEN; Born: September 26, 1989; Major: Arts & Sciences. Year G/GS 2009 12/3 Total 12/3
Rec. Yards 10 197 10 197
Per/Rec. 19.7 19.7
Per/Gm. 16.4 16.4
TD LG 2 43 UK 2 43 UK
2010 Football Signees
2010 Signee Roster Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown High School Demetre Baker LB 6-0 200 Orange Park, Fla. Orange Park Brent Benedict OT 6-5 273 Jacksonville, Fla. The Bolles School Michael Bennett WR 6-3 186 Alpharetta, Ga. Alpharetta Brandon Burrows DE 6-3 240 Marietta, Ga. Walton Marc Deas SAF 6-1 185 Kissimmee, Fla. Osceola Jalen Fields DE 6-5 250 Dalton, Ga. Dalton Kenarious Gates OT 6-5 300 Grantville, Ga. Greenville Jakar Hamilton SAF 6-2 196 Edgefield, SC Ga Military Kolton Houston OL 6-5 270 Buford, Ga. Buford Hutson Mason QB 6-3 190 Marietta, Ga. Lassiter Ken Malcome RB 6-0 212 Decatur, Ga. SW Dekalb Dexter Morant DE 6-7 240 Manning, S.C. Manning Alec Ogletree DB 6-3 215 Newnan, Ga. Newnan Alexander Ogletree LB 5-10 205 Newnan, Ga. Newnan Lonnie Outlaw WR 6-5 180 Rochelle, Ga. Wilcox County Derek Owens CB 5-9 180 Jacksonville, Fla. Andrew Jackson Garrison Smith DT 6-3 250 Atlanta, Ga. Douglas T.J. Stripling DE 6-6 215 Decatur, Ga. SW Dekalb Mike Thornton DT 6-1 280 Stone Mountain, Ga. Stephenson
DEMETRE BAKER LB, 6-0, 200 Orange Park, Fla., Orange Park HS
DEMETRE F. BAKER…Born: November 30, 1990…High School: Orange Park…SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie teams…. PrepStar All-America Team…Scout.com Four-Star Player, #270 Player in the Country, #23 OLB in the Country, #90 Player in the South, #35 Player in Florida…Rivals.com Three-Star Player, #25 OLB in the Country, #63 Player in Florida…70+ tackles, 11 sacks, 19 tackles for loss, five forced fumbles, and two interceptions as a senior…113 carries for 1,040 Yards and 13 rushing touchdowns as a senior…eight receptions for two TDs and one kickoff returned for a touchdown…played in USA National Junior vs. The World All-Star Game…SunState Football All-State linebacker…Florida Times-Union Boys Athlete of the Year…Florida Times-Union Super 75 OLB…Two-time Class AAAA state champion in shot put, two-time runner-up in discus event…All-Conference selection in weightlifting and track….High School Coach: Danny Green.
BRENT BENEDICT OT, 6-5, 273 Jacksonville, Fla., The Bolles School
BRENT EDWARD BENEDICT…Born: January 18, 1992…High School: The Bolles School… SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie teams…PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team..Scout.com Four-Star Player, #89 Player in the Country, #10 OT in the Country, #29 Player in the South, #13 Player in Florida…Rivals.com Four-Star Player, #76 Player in the Country, #12 OT in the country, #5 Player in Florida…#19 in the ESPNU 150… Mobile Press-Register Super Southeast 120… selected to play in Under Armour All-America game…Missed part of senior season due to injury…High School Coach: Corky Rogers.
MICHAEL BENNETT WR, 6-3, 186 Alpharetta, Ga., Alpharetta HS
MICHAEL BENNETT…Born: December 12, 1991…High School: Alpharetta…North-South All-Star Game…SuperPrep AllDixie Team…PrepStar All-Region team….2010 Atlanta JournalConstitution Top 50 and Honorable Mention Class AAAAA AllState team…All-League honors for WR play… Scout.com threeStar prospect; #81 RB in the Country…..DawgPost #39 Player in Georgia… Rivals.com three-star prospect; #55 Wide Receiver; #30 player in Georgia… ESPN three-star recruit…MaxPreps calls Bennett one of the most underrated WR prospects in Georgia…. During his senior season, he rushed for 693 yards and scored 7 touchdowns…gained 1,084 all-purpose yards and also picked up 35 tackles…High School Coach: Jason Dukes.
BRANDON BURROWS DE, 6-3, 240 Marietta, Ga., Walton HS
BRANDON SCOTT BURROWS… Born: September 19, 1991…. High School: Walton… Suffered torn ACL in spring practice of his senior year and missed all the 2009 season….SuperPrep All-Dixie team…Pre-Star All-Region team….Scout.com three-star recruit, #52 ranked DE, DawgPost.com #34 player in Georgia… Rivals. com three-star recruit, #28 ranked DE, #42 player in Georgia… ESPN.com four-star recruit, #37 ranked DE… also played running back in high school…as a junior recorded 24 tackles, 10 sacks, and a forced fumble… helped lead Walton to a 9-2 record and a regional championship in 2008… High School Coach: Rocky Hidalgo.
MARC DEAS SAF, 6-1, 185 Kissimmee, Fla., Osceola HS
MARC ANTHONY DEAS…Born: April 5, 1992…High School: Osceola…SuperPrep All-Dixie team….PrepStar All-Region team…Scout.com Three-Star Player, #59 safety in the country, #91 Player in Florida…Rivals.com Three-Star Player, #51 safety in the country…Orlando Sentinel All-Central-Florida Second Team… Orlando Sentinel All-Osceola County First Team…Miami Herald All-State first team linebacker… 2009 Florida Times-Union Super 75 Safety…as a senior registered 54 tackles and one interception on defense, completed 26 of 76 for 536 yards and seven touchdowns as the Kowboys’ primary quarterback throughout the 2009 campaign, and rushed for 458 yards and six touchdowns on 88 carries….recorded 108 Tackles as a junior…High School Coach: Jeff Rolson.
JALEN FIELDS DE, 6-5, 250 Dalton, Ga., Dalton HS
JALEN FIELDS…Born: June 12, 1992…High School: Dalton… Rivals.com four-star prospect, #14 DE nationally, #8 overall prospect in Georgia, and Rivals250…Scout.com four-star prospect, #30 DE nationally, Top 300, #76 Player in the South…DawgPost #16 player in Georgia…ESPN.com #44 DE nationally…SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie Teams….PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team…2009 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top 50 prospects in state (#37) and Class AAAA All-State Honorable Mention…2009 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAA All-State Team Honorable Mention… Mobile
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2010 Football Signees Press-Register Super Southeast 120…Georgia’s first commitment for 2010 class…The Daily Citizen 2009 All-Area Team…The Daily Citizen 2009 All-Region First-Team Defense…as a senior, recorded 63 tackles, one interception, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries including one returned 35 yards for a touchdown…helped lead Dalton High School to its 50th straight winning season in 2009… The Daily Citizen 2008 All-Area Team…recorded 78 tackles and eight sacks as a junior including 35 tackles for loss…lettered in football and basketball at Dalton…High School Coach: Adam Winegarden.
KENARIOUS GATES OL, 6-5, 300 Grantville, Ga., Greenville HS
KENARIOUS GATES…Born: October 24, 1991…High School: Greenville…2009 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top 50 #44, AllState First Team Class A…Georgia Sports Writers Association Class A All-State team… Scout.com three-star prospect, #90 offensive tackle nationally…Rivals.com three-star prospect…ESPN.com #139 offensive tackle nationally…helped lead the Patriots to the second round of the GHSA playoffs and an 11-1 season in 2009…also played basketball at Greenville…High School Coach: Jeremy Williams.
JAKAR HAMILTON SAF, 6-2, 196 Edgefield, SC, Georgia Military College
JAKAR HAMILTON….Born: October 2, 1989…. Junior College: SuperPrep JUCO 100…PrepStar All-Region team….Rivals.com fourstar player, 4th rated safety, 2nd best JUCO player… Scout.com four-star player, 10th best safety, and 2nd best JUCO player in the country…. JUCO All American first team….finalist for NJCAA Defensive Player of the Year…also earned rank of Captain in the GMC Cadet Corps…career stats at GMC were 88 tackles and six interceptions….Georgia Military College’s Head Coach: Bert Williams... High School: Strom Thurmond High School… Scored 20 TDs his senior year… led his team to the Class AAA State Championship… High School Coach: Lee Sawyer.
KOLTON HOUSTON OL, 6-5, 270 Buford, Ga., Buford High School
KOLTON HOUSTON… Born: July 25, 1991…High School: Buford High School… Named to the 2010 Under Armour All-American game… named a PrepStar All-American… SuperPrep All-Dixie Team….selected for the Atlanta Journal Constitution 2009 Georgia’s Super 11, Class AA All-State, and ranked 26th in the 2009 AJC Top 50… 2009 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AA All-State first team….ranked No. 3 offensive guard prospect by ESPN… member of ESPNU150… ranked No. 21 offensive guard by Rivals. com…Rivals.com Georgia Midseason Top 100 for 2010… Scout. com four-star player ranked #6 OG in the country, #73 overall players in the South, and #15 player in Georgia…helped lead Buford High School to its third straight Class AA state championship in 2009… 2008 Georgia Sports Writers Association AA All-State…2008 First Team All-Area.…High School Coach: Jess Simpson.
KEN MALCOME RB, 6-0, 212 Decatur, Ga., Southwest Dekalb HS
KEN MALCOME…Born: September 25, 1991…High School:
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HUTSON MASON QB, 6-3, 190 Marietta, Ga., Lassiter HS
HUTSON TAYLOR MASON… Born: September 20, 1991….High School: Lassiter…2009 Parade Magazine All-American…2009 Georgia Sports Writers’ Association All-Class Player of the Year and Class AAAAA All-State team… 2009 Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year… 2009 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAAAA Offensive Player of the Year, Top 50, and Class AAAAA All-State first-team… SuperPrep All-Dixie team…. PrepStar All-Region team…2009 Georgia Athletic Coaches North-South High School All-Star game… 2009 and 2008 Marietta Daily Journal Cobb County Offensive Player of the Year… MaxPreps.com Georgia all-decade team… Scout.com three-star recruit, DawgPost.com #39 player in Georgia… Rivals.com three-star recruit, #97 ranked player in Georgia… ESPN.com threestar recruit, #21 ranked QB… 2008 GSWA Class AAAAA offensive Player of the Year and Class AAAAA All-State team… 2008 AJC Class AAAAA All-State honorable mention…in just two years as a starter, compiled 8,265 yards passing and 85 touchdown passes… as a senior, set Georgia state records for passing yards (4,560) and touchdowns (54) in a season… set state records for passing yards (552) in a single game against South Gwinnett… helped lead Lassiter to 12-1 record and first region championship in school history in 2009 … as a junior, passed for 3,705 yards and 28 touchdowns…High School Coach: Chip Lindsey.
DEXTER MORANT DE, 6-7, 240 Manning, S.C., Manning HS
DEXTER MORANT…Born: September 19, 1991…High School: Manning…SuperPrep All-Mid-Atlantic Team…PrepStar AllAmerica Team….Rivals.com four-star prospect, #9 overall prospect in South Carolina, #15 DE nationally, and South Carolina Midseason Top 30 (#9)….Scout.com three-star prospect, #44 DE nationally, #12 player in South Carolina, and #97 in Southeast Class of 2010 Top150... ESPN.com #73 DE nationally...The State Top 50 Seniors in S.C. (#10)...2009 ESPNU 150 watch list...2009 Charlotte Observer S.C. Top 25 Recruits (#10)... Mobile Press-Register Super Southeast 120….2009 The Item AllArea First Team…2009 SCADA North-South All-Star Football Game participant…2009 Palmetto Champions All-Star Team Class AA…2009 Class AA Lower State Lineman of the Year… participated in Shrine Bowl as a senior…recorded 80 tackles as a senior, including 25 for loss. had 9 sacks, four caused fumbles and blocked three field goal attempts…made over 100 tackles, including 20 tackles for loss and ten sacks as a junior...2007 The Item All-Area Team…recorded 86 tackles, including 17 for loss as a sophomore…High School Coach: Robert Briggs III.
2010 Football Signees ALEC OGLETREE DB, 6-3, 215 Newnan, Ga., Newnan HS
ALEC OGLETREE…Born: September 25, 1991…High School:
Newnan…Under Armour All-American…2009 USA Today All-USA First Team…Parade Magazine All-American…2009 Atlanta JournalConstitution Super 11, Class AAAAA Defensive Player of the Year, AllDecade Team, All-State First Team, No. 2 on Top 50 list…SuperPrep Elite 50, All-America, and All-Dixie teams… PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team…GSWA Class AAAAA Defensive Player of the Year, All-State team… MaxPreps.com #2 safety nationally, #29 overall…ESPN.com 150, #4 safety nationally, #29 overall…Scout.com five-star prospect, #3 outside linebacker nationally, #7 player in the South, #22 overall player nationally, Dawg Post #2 player in Georgia…Rivals.com fourstar prospect, #3 safety nationally….Rivals100 2010 #40…. Mobile Press-Register Super Southeast 120…Newnan Times-Herald County Player of the Year…played in Georgia North-South High School AllStar game…2008 GSWA All-State…2008 AJC All-State Honorable Mention... three-year starter for Newnan during a stretch where the team went 37-4 and made the GHSA state semifinals twice…blocked a field goal with five seconds to go and caught the winning touchdown pass during Newnan’s 9-7 win over Grayson in the 2009 GHSA playoffs… finished the 2009 season with 85 tackles, including five tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, two interceptions and two blocked kicks…also recorded 33 receptions for 633 yards and five touchdowns on offense… as a junior in 2008 had 75 tackles, three interceptions and six blocked punts…as a sophomore in 2007 had six blocked punts and returned one for a touchdown…also was a starter on the basketball team and ran the 400-meter dash and the 4x100 relay and long jumped for the Cougars…high school teammates with twin brother and fellow Georgia signee Alexander Ogletree…High School Coach: Mike McDonald.
ALEXANDER OGLETREE LB, 5-10, 205 Newnan, Ga., Newnan HS
ALEXANDER OGLETREE…Born: September 25, 1991…High School: Newnan… PrepStar All-Region team….Scout.com twostart prospect, #74 middle linebacker nationally…ESPN.com #109 outside linebacker nationally…Newnan Times-Herald County CoDefensive Player of the Year…named All-Region 4-AAAAA First Team (offense and defense)… as a senior finished with 90 tackles, including 11 tackles for loss and two sacks, two forced fumbles, one interception, one blocked kick and one blocked punt…. hauled in 16 passes for 239 yards and four touchdowns on offense…also rushed for 93 yards on six option plays…three-year starter for Newnan during a stretch where the team went 37-4 and made the GHSA state semifinals twice…was a starter on the Cougar basketball team… high school teammates with twin brother and fellow Georgia signee Alec Ogletree…High School Coach: Mike McDonald.
LONNIE OUTLAW WR, 6-5, 180 Rochelle, Ga., Wilcox County HS
LONNIE OUTLAW…High School: Wilcox County…2009 Atlanta Journal Constitution Class A All-State Honorable Mention…member of Georgia High School All-Star Game South Team…Georgia Sports Writers Association Class A All-State Honorable Mention…2009 All-Middle Georgia GHSA Second Team…helped lead Wilcox County to the 2009 Georgia Class A State Title Game…hauled in 41 passes for 829 yards and six touchdowns in 2009…scored 10 touchdowns on 22 catches on 417 yards receiving as a junior in 2008…High School Coach: Mark Ledford.
DEREK OWENS CB, 5-9, 180 Jacksonville, Fla., Andrew Jackson HS
DEREK OWENS…Born: January 22, 1990…High School: Andrew Jackson… SuperPrep All-Dixie Team…PrepStar All-Region team…Scout. com Three-Star Player, #44 CB in the country, #54 Player in Florida…Rivals. com Three-Star Player, #27 cornerback in the country…SunState Football #52 Player in Florida…2008 First Team All-First Coast…FSWA Class AAA All-State third team… Florida Times-Union 2009 Super 75 Cornerback…20 career interceptions…High School Coach: Kevin Sullivan.
GARRISON SMITH DT, 6-3, 250 Atlanta, Ga., Douglas HS
GARRISON SMITH…Born: October 9, 1991...High School: Douglass…2009 Prepstar Top 150 Dream Team and SuperPrep Elite 50, All-America and All-Dixie teams…2009 Atlanta Journal Constitution Top 50, Super 11, Class AAAAA All-State First Team…2009 U.S. Army All-America Bowl participant…Rivals.com four-star prospect, #3 DT nationally, #79 overall nationally, #5 overall in Georgia…Rivals.com 2010 DT Rankings: #3 Best athlete, #1 Best pass rusher, #2 Quickest… Scout.com four-star prospect, #6 DT nationally, #77 overall nationally, #7 overall in the South…Dawg Post #4 overall in Georgia…ESPNU.com #15 DT nationally, #143 overall nationally… Mobile Press-Register Super Southeast 120…as a junior recorded 108 total tackles including 27 for loss and 14 sacks and also forced 7 fumbles…as a senior tallied 80 total tackles including 20 for loss and 10 sacks through the first nine games, named Touchdown Club of Atlanta Lineman of the Week for Week 9…brothers with Greg Smith, backup A-back for rival Georgia Tech in 2009…High School Coach: Kenny Barrow.
T.J. STRIPLING DE, 6-6, 215 Decatur, Ga., Southwest Dekalb HS
T.J. STRIPLING…Born: October 29, 1991…High School: Southwest Dekalb…2009 Prepstar Top 150 Dream Team…SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie Teams….2009 Atlanta Journal Constitution Top 50, Super 11, Class AAAA Defensive Player of the Year, Class AAAA AllState First Team…Rivals.com four-star prospect, #4 DE nationally, #45 overall nationally, #2 overall in Georgia…Rivals.com 2010 DE Rankings: #3 Best pass rusher…Scout.com four-star prospect, #12 DE nationally, #92 overall nationally, #30 overall in the South…Dawg Post #6 overall in Georgia…ESPN.com #84 overall nationally… Mobile Press-Register Super Southeast 120…as a junior tallied 88 total tackles including 18 for loss and 14 sacks…as a senior recorded 117 total tackles including 22 for loss and 21 sacks…high school teammates with Georgia signee T.J. Stripling…Coach: Buck Godfrey.
MIKE THORNTON DL, 6-1, 280 Stone Mountain, Ga., Stephenson HS
MICHAEL THORNTON…Born: January 1, 1992…High School: Stephenson…2009 Prepstar All-American …SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie teams….2009 Atlanta Journal Constitution Top 50, Class AAAAA All-State First Team…2009 Defensive MVP of UGA Nike Camp…Rivals.com four-star prospect, #15 DT nationally, #145 overall nationally, #10 overall in Georgia…Scout.com four-star prospect, #16 DT nationally, #175 overall nationally, #58 overall in the South…Dawg Post #13 overall in Georgia…ESPNU.com #18 DT nationally…Mobile PressRegister Super Southeast 120…as a senior tallied 78 total tackles including 13 for loss and 6 sacks, named Touchdown Club of Atlanta Lineman of the Week for Week 3, led Stephenson Jaguars to a 11-1 record….as a junior recorded 95 total tackles including 15 for loss and 2.5 sacks… …High School Coach: Ronald Gartrell.
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2009 Georgia Statistics
Overall: 8-5 (Home: 4-2; Road: 3-2; Neutral: 1-1)
SEC: 4-4 (Home: 2-2; Road: 2-1; Neutral: 0-1)
Date AP/USA Opponent (AP/USA) TV W-L Time/Score Attend. Top Rusher Top Passer Top Receiver Top Tackler 9/5 13/13 at 9/11 Oklahoma St. ABC L 10-24 53,012 Samuel (20-87) Cox (15-30-162) Green (4-52) Curran/Dowtin (8) 9/12 21/21 * South Carolina ESPN2 W 41-37 92,746 Samuel (15-65) Cox (17-24-201) Green (6-86) Curran (15) 9/19 23/20 * at Arkansas ESPN W 52-41 74,210 Samuel (16-104) Cox (18-26-375) Green (7-137) Curran (10) 9/26 21/17 Arizona St. ESPNU W 20-17 92,746 King (11-55) Cox (17-31-242) Green (8-153) Curran (6) 10/3 18/14 * 4/4 LSU CBS L 13-20 92,746 Ealey (8-33) Cox (18-34-229) Green (5-99) Curran (16) 10/10 * at Tennessee SECN L 19-45 103,261 Thomas (3-30) Cox (19-34-146) Green (8-60) Curran (8) 10/17 * at Vanderbilt SECN W 34-10 38,340 Ealey (13-71) Cox (16-31-226) Green (3-95) Curran (9) 10/31 * vs. 1/1 Florida CBS L Cox (11-20-165) Green (3-50) Three players (7) 17-41 84,604 Ealey (17-70) 11/7 Tennessee Tech PPV W 38-0 92,746 Ealey (7-89) Cox (10-13-140) Charles (3-42) Dowtin (7) 11/14 * NR/25 Auburn ESPN2 W 31-24 92,746 Ealey (18-98) Cox (9-17-173) Green (3-19) Curran (12) 11/21 * Kentucky ESPN2 L 27-34 92,746 Ealey (19-77) Cox (12-30-291) Charles (4-73) Curran (13) 11/28 at 7/7 Georgia Tech ABC W 30-24 55,407 Ealey (20-183) Cox (8-14-76) Wooten (2-25) Curran (15) 12/28 & vs. Texas A&M ESPN W 44-20 49,653 Ealey (13-78) Cox (15-28-158) Green (6-57) Dowtin (9) #-SEC Games • #-Florida game in Jacksonville, Fla. • &-AdvoCare Independence Bowl (Shreveport, La.)
TEAM STATISTICS
SCORING Points Per Game FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 3rd-Down Pct 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4th-Down Pct SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS
SCORING
Georgia Opponents
POSSESSION
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OPP
376 337 28.9 25.9 226 239 96 94 116 124 14 21 2093 1640 2346 2009 253 369 447 480 4.7 3.4 161.0 126.2 17 12 2615 2772 190-346-17 218-388-10 7.6 7.1 13.8 12.7 201.2 213.2 24 25 4708 4412 793 868 5.9 5.1 362.2 339.4 60-1327 56-1440 22.1 25.7 23-255 23-242 11.1 10.5 10-135 17-171 13.5 10.1 23-11 18-2 105-878 94-758 67.5 58.3 56-2691 70-2801 48.1 40.0 41.9 35.2 29:28 30:32 66/167 69/183 40% 38% 8/14 9/19 57% 47% 30-204 12-96 0 0 45 41 20-22 17-20 0-0 0-1 (32-34) 94% (34-39) 87% (21-34) 62% (22-39) 56% (42-43) 98% (36-37) 97%
1st Q 2nd Q
3rd Q
4th Q
Total
1st Q 2nd Q
3rd Q
4th Q
TOTAL
83 78
124 63
86 112
83 84
376 337
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RUSHING
GP-GS
Att Gain Loss
Net
PASSING
GP-GS
Effic Cmp-Att-Int
Pct
RECEIVING
A.J. Green......................10-8 Michael Moore................13-5 Orson Charles................13-3 Tavarres King.................12-9 Aron White....................13-12 Rantavious Wooten........12-3 Caleb King......................10-5 Shaun Chapas................12-7 Richard Samuel.............. 11-6 Carlton Thomas................7-0 Israel Troupe..................10-0 Washaun Ealey................9-2 Fred Munzenmaier.........13-1 Arthur Lynch................... 11-1 Marlon Brown...................8-0 Branden Smith................13-1 Vernon Spellman..............2-0 Total..................................13 Opponents........................13
GP-GS
TOTAL OFFENSE
53 25 23 18 13 10 10 9 6 6 4 3 3 2 2 2 1 190 218
808 249 374 377 198 197 108 50 39 38 90 23 21 17 15 7 4 2615 2772
GP-GS
Plays
Rush
Washaun Ealey................9-2 125 728 Caleb King......................10-5 114 616 Richard Samuel.............. 11-6 88 427 Branden Smith................13-1 17 211 Carlton Thomas................7-0 22 105 Shaun Chapas................12-7 7 46 Dontavius Jackson...........4-0 3 38 Fred Munzenmaier.........13-1 10 37 Logan Gray.....................12-0 9 40 Kalvin Daniels...................1-0 2 3 1 Kevin Lanier.....................5-0 1 Justin Fields...................13-1 1 0 Rantavious Wooten........12-3 6 12 Joe Cox........................13-13 31 82 TEAM..............................13-0 11 0 Total..................................13 447 2346 Opponents........................13 480 2009
11 717 22 594 32 395 3 208 13 92 1 45 0 38 1 36 5 35 0 3 0 1 1 -1 14 -2 110 -28 40 -40 253 2093 369 1640
Avg
TD Long
Avg/G
Yds TD Long
Avg/G
5.7 5.2 4.5 12.2 4.2 6.4 12.7 3.6 3.9 1.5 1.0 -1.0 -0.3 -0.9 -3.1 4.7 3.4
3 7 2 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 12
44 TTU 79.7 75 GT 59.4 80 AR 35.9 61 SC 16.0 13 UT 13.1 22 TA&M 3.8 19 VU 9.5 14 TA&M 2.8 20 TTU 2.9 2 TTU 3.0 1 TA&M 0.2 0 TTU -0.1 7 AU -0.2 17 AU -2.2 0 -3.1 80 AR 161.0 49 UF 126.2
Joe Cox........................13-13 136.33 185-331-15 55.9 2584 24 65 VU 198.8 Logan Gray.....................12-0 30.03 5-12-2 41.7 31 0 10 TTU 2.6 TEAM..............................13-0 0.00 0-3-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Total..................................13 131.46 190-346-17 54.9 2615 24 65 VU 201.2 Opponents........................13 132.31 218-388-10 56.2 2772 25 76 GT 213.2
Joe Cox........................13-13 Washaun Ealey................9-2 Caleb King......................10-5 Richard Samuel.............. 11-6 Branden Smith................13-1 Carlton Thomas................7-0 Logan Gray.....................12-0 Shaun Chapas................12-7 Dontavius Jackson...........4-0 Fred Munzenmaier.........13-1 Kalvin Daniels...................1-0 Kevin Lanier.....................5-0 Justin Fields...................13-1 Rantavious Wooten........12-3 TEAM..............................13-0 Total..................................13 Opponents........................13
No.
362 125 114 88 17 22 21 7 3 10 2 1 1 6 14 793 868
Yds
-28 717 594 395 208 92 35 45 38 36 3 1 -1 -2 -40 2093 1640
Avg
15.2 10.0 16.3 20.9 15.2 19.7 10.8 5.6 6.5 6.3 22.5 7.7 7.0 8.5 7.5 3.5 4.0 13.8 12.7
TD
6 5 3 1 4 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 25
Pass Total
2584 2556 0 717 0 594 0 395 0 208 0 92 31 66 0 45 0 38 0 36 0 3 0 1 0 -1 0 -2 0 -40 2615 4708 2772 4412
Long
Avg/G
65 VU 80.8 23 AR 19.2 44 AR 28.8 50 AR 31.4 27 TTU 15.2 43 UK 16.4 32 TA&M 10.8 12 UT 4.2 16 SC 3.5 17 OSU 5.4 50 AU 9.0 20 UF 2.6 9 VU 1.6 10 TTU 1.5 9 UT 1.9 4 VU 0.5 4 TTU 2.0 65 VU 201.2 76 GT 213.2
Avg/P
7.1 5.7 5.2 4.5 12.2 4.2 3.1 6.4 12.7 3.6 1.5 1.0 -1.0 -0.3 -2.9 5.9 5.1
Avg/G 196.6 79.7 59.4 35.9 16.0 13.1 5.5 3.8 9.5 2.8 3.0 0.2 -0.1 -0.2 -3.1 362.2 339.4
2009 Georgia Statistics PUNT RETURNS
No.
Yds
Prince Miller......................... 19 Bacarri Rambo...................... 1 Zach Renner.......................... 1 Carlton Thomas..................... 1 Logan Gray............................ 1 Total.................................... 23 Opponents.......................... 23
226 21 11 -1 -2 255 242
Interceptions
Reshad Jones....................... 4 Brandon Boykin..................... 3 Bacarri Rambo...................... 2 Sanders Commings............... 1 Total.................................... 10 Opponents.......................... 17
No.
Yds
89 3 28 15 135 171
Kick RETURNS
No.
Yds
fumble RETURNS
No.
Yds
Brandon Boykin................... 38 988 Branden Smith..................... 16 279 Fred Munzenmaier................ 2 23 Shaun Chapas....................... 2 16 Kevin Lanier.......................... 1 11 Justin Fields.......................... 1 10 Total.................................... 60 1327 Opponents.......................... 56 1440
Rennie Curran....................... 1 Total...................................... 1 Opponents............................ 2
ALL PURPOSE
3 3 55
Avg
11.9 21.0 11.0 -1.0 -2.0 11.1 10.5
TD Long 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
55 VU 0 TA&M 11 UT 0 OSU 0 VU 55 VU 21 ASU
Avg TD Long
22.2 1.0 14.0 15.0 13.5 10.1
0 0 1 0 1 3
59 TA&M 2 LSU 28 UT 15 TA&M 59 TA&M 47 ASU
Avg TD Long
26.0 17.4 11.5 8.0 11.0 10.0 22.1 25.7
Avg
3.0 3.0 27.5
3 0 0 0 0 0 3 1
100 SC,UT 48 SC 14 ASU 16 SC 11 AR 10 AU 100 SC,UT 99 AU
TD Long
0 3 AR 0 3 AR 0 46 UT
GP Rush Rec Ret Tot Avg/G
Brandon Boykin............... 13 0 0 991 991 76.2 A.J. Green....................... 10 0 808 0 808 80.8 Washaun Ealey................. 9 717 23 0 740 82.2 Caleb King....................... 10 594 108 0 702 70.2 Branden Smith................. 13 208 7 279 494 38.0 Richard Samuel............... 11 395 39 0 434 39.5 Tavarres King.................. 12 0 377 0 377 31.4 Orson Charles................. 13 0 374 0 374 28.8 Michael Moore................. 13 0 249 0 249 19.2 Prince Miller..................... 13 0 0 226 226 17.4 Aron White....................... 13 0 198 0 198 15.2 Rantavious Wooten......... 12 -2 197 0 195 16.2 Carlton Thomas................. 7 92 38 -1 129 18.4 Shaun Chapas................. 12 45 50 16 111 9.2 Israel Troupe................... 10 0 90 0 90 9.0 Reshad Jones................. 13 0 0 89 89 6.8 Fred Munzenmaier.......... 13 36 21 23 80 6.2 Bacarri Rambo................ 11 0 0 49 49 4.5 Dontavius Jackson............ 4 38 0 0 38 9.5 Logan Gray...................... 12 35 0 -2 33 2.8 Arthur Lynch.................... 11 0 17 0 17 1.5 Marlon Brown.................... 8 0 15 0 15 1.9 Sanders Commings......... 13 0 0 15 15 1.2 Kevin Lanier...................... 5 1 0 11 12 2.4 Zach Renner.................... 11 0 0 11 11 1.0 Justin Fields.................... 13 -1 0 10 9 0.7 Vernon Spellman............... 2 0 4 0 4 2.0 Kalvin Daniels.................... 1 3 0 0 3 3.0 Joe Cox........................... 13 -28 0 0 -28 -2.2 TEAM............................... 13 -40 0 0 -40 -3.1 Total................................ 13 2093 2615 1717 6425 494.2 Opponents...................... 13 1640 2772 1853 6265 481.9
PUNTING
No.
Yds Avg Long
TB FC I20 Blk
Drew Butler.......... 56 2691 48.1 75 OSU 5 10 19 Total.................... 56 2691 48.1 75 OSU 5 10 19 Opponents.......... 70 2801 40.0 69 ASU 4 19 21
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DEFENSE
GP-GS Solo Ast Tot
TFL/ Sacks/ Yds Yds
Rennie Curran..............13-12 66 64 130 5.0-10 Reshad Jones..............13-13 44 29 73 4.5-11 Marcus Dowtin................ 11-4 24 33 57 7.0-22 Brandon Boykin............13-12 40 14 54 2.5-5 Bryan Evans.................13-13 29 21 50 0.5-1 Darryl Gamble.............. 13-11 26 21 47 2.0-12 Prince Miller..................13-13 27 15 42 5.0-13 Justin Houston..............10-10 22 17 39 15.0-59 Geno Atkins....................13-3 22 14 36 10.5-51 Jeff Owens....................13-13 14 18 32 4.0-16 Akeem Dent......................8-4 13 19 32 2.5-12 Demarcus Dobbs..........13-13 11 19 30 5.5-35 Kade Weston................13-10 12 17 29 6.5-28 Bacarri Rambo............... 11-0 20 5 25 . Darius Dewberry............. 11-6 9 14 23 0.5-1 Vance Cuff........................9-1 12 9 21 1.5-6 Christian Robinson.........12-0 8 11 19 2.5-5 Brandon Wood................10-0 5 9 14 . Branden Smith................13-1 9 5 14 0.5-2 Cornelius Washington....13-1 9 4 13 5.0-31 DeAngelo Tyson.............13-0 2 10 12 . Sanders Commings........13-0 6 6 12 0.5-0 Chad Gloer.....................10-0 3 6 9 . Nick Williams.................. 11-1 3 6 9 . Marcus Washington........12-1 5 4 9 2.0-4 Abry Jones.....................12-0 5 3 8 2.0-7 Michael Gilliard...............12-0 4 3 7 . Brandon Wheeling............9-0 4 3 7 1.0-2 Montez Robinson........... 11-0 4 1 5 2.5-11 Shawn Williams..............13-0 3 2 5 . Quintin Banks...................4-0 3 . 3 1.0-3 Akeem Hebron.................3-0 2 1 3 . Roderick Battle.................2-2 3 . 3 . Jeremy Longo...................3-0 . 2 2 0.5-1 Makiri Pugh......................9-0 1 1 2 . Kiante Tripp......................4-0 . 1 1 . Stephen Braue.................2-0 . . . . Total...............................13-0 470 407 877 90-348
Int/ Yds
0.5-2 . . 4-89 2.0-13 . . 3-3 . . 1.0-11 . . . 7.5-42 . 3.0-29 . 1.5-12 . 0.5-7 . 4.5-33 . 2.5-15 . . 2-28 . . . . . . . . . . 4.0-24 . . . . 1-15 . . . . . . 1.0-6 . . . . . 2.0-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-204 10-135
PBU
3 7 1 6 3 2 2 1 . . . 4 . 5 . 2 . 1 2 . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 41
QBP
10 2 6 1 . 3 1 18 33 13 2 18 26 . . 1 . 3 . 15 5 . . 3 . 6 . 1 2 . . . 3 . . 1 . 173
Caused Fumbles (9): Dobbs, 3; Atkins, 1; Dewberry, 1; Gamble, 1; Houston, 1; Jones, 1; Miller, 1.
Fumble Recoveries (2): Atkins, 1; Curran, 1. BLOCKED KICKS (3): Green, FG vs. ASU; Renner, Punt vs. UT; Tyson, PAT vs. SC; Rambo, Punt vs. TA&M; Atkins, FG vs. TA&M.
SCORING
TD
FGs
Blair Walsh.................... 0 20-22 Caleb King..................... 8 0-0 A.J. Green..................... 6 0-0 Michael Moore............... 5 0-0 Aron White..................... 4 0-0 Washaun Ealey............. 3 0-0 Orson Charles............... 3 0-0 Brandon Boykin............. 3 0-0 Shaun Chapas............... 2 0-0 Richard Samuel............. 2 0-0 Fred Munzenmaier........ 2 0-0 Branden Smith............... 2 0-0 Rantavious Wooten....... 2 0-0 Tavarres King................ 1 0-0 Bacarri Rambo.............. 1 0-0 Israel Troupe................. 1 0-0 TEAM............................. 0 0-0 Joe Cox......................... 0 0-0 Total............................ 45 20-22 Opponents.................. 41 17-20
|------------- PATs -------------| Kick Rush Rcv Pass
42-42 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 42-43 36-37
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-2 1-2 1-2
DXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Saf Points 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1
102 48 38 30 24 18 18 18 12 12 12 12 12 6 6 6 2 0 376 337
Consecutive PATs Made: Walsh, 92; Georgia, 0; Opponents, 31.
FIELD GOALS
FGM-FGA
Blair Walsh .............20-22 Total .......................20-22 Opponents.................17-20
Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg
90.9 90.9 85.0
0-0 0-0 0-0
4-4 4-4 6-6
5-6 5-6 6-7
7-7 7-7 4-5
4-5 53 OSU 4-5 53 OSU 1-2 56 UF
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No-Yds/TD
Receiving
No-Yds/TD
Punt Returns
No-Yds/TD
Kick Returns
Brandon Boykin..............38-988 Branden Smith................16-279 F. Munzenmaier................2-23 Shaun Chapas..................2-16 Kevin Lanier..................... 1-11 Justin Fields.....................1-10
No-Yds/TD
1-23 2-28 1-14 - DNP -
4-187 2-56 1-9 - - -
6-146 1-10 - - 1-11 -
2-25 - - 1-16 - -
2-20 2-28 - - - -
4-128 3-53 - - DNP -
Int. Returns
No-Yds/TD
OSU
SC
ARK
ASU
LSU
UT
Washaun Ealey........... 125-717/3 Caleb King....................114-594/7 Richard Samuel............ 88-395/2 Branden Smith.............. 17-208/2 Carlton Thomas............. 22-92/0 Shaun Chapas................ 7-45/1 D. Jackson...................... 3-38/0 F. Munzenmaier............. 10-36/2 Logan Gray..................... 9-35/0 Kalvin Daniels.................. 2-3/0 Kevin Lanier.................... 1-1/0 Justin Fields....................1--1/0 R. Wooten........................6--2/0 Joe Cox.........................31--28/0 TEAM............................. 11--40/0 A.J. Green.................... 53-808/6 Tavarres King............... 18-377/1 Orson Charles.............. 23-374/3 Michael Moore.............. 25-249/5 Aron White.................... 13-198/4 R. Wooten..................... 10-197/2 Caleb King.................... 10-108/1 Israel Troupe.................. 4-90/1 Shaun Chapas................ 9-50/1 Richard Samuel.............. 6-39/0 Carlton Thomas.............. 6-38/0 Washaun Ealey.............. 3-23/0 F. Munzenmaier.............. 3-21/0 Arthur Lynch................... 2-17/0 Marlon Brown................. 2-15/0 Branden Smith................. 2-7/0 Vernon Spellman............. 1-4/0 Prince Miller....................19-226 Bacarri Rambo.................1-21 Zach Renner..................... 1-11 Carlton Thomas................ 1--1 Logan Gray....................... 1--2
Reshad Jones..................4-89 Brandon Boykin.................3-3 Bacarri Rambo.................2-28 S. Commings....................1-15
Passing Att Joe Cox Oklahoma State.......30 South Carolina.........24 Arkansas.................25 Arizona State...........31 LSU.........................34 Tennessee...............34 Vanderbilt.................31 Florida.....................20 Tennessee Tech.......13 Auburn.....................17 Kentucky..................30 Georgia Tech...........14 Texas A&M..............28 TOTALS................331
Cmp
OSU
OSU
4-52/0 1-4/0 2-46/0 2-6/1 1-12/0 DNP DNP - 1-10/0 1-11/0 2-18/0 DNP - - DNP 1-3/0 DNP
SC
6-86/1 3-27/0 2-38/0 2-23/1 - - DNP - 1-4/0 3-23/0 - DNP - - - - DNP
OSU
SC
2-4 - - 1--1 -
1-3 - - - -
OSU
SC
- - - -
Int
Pct
15 1 17 1 18 1 17 2 18 1 19 2 16 1 11 3 10 0 9 0 12 2 8 0 15 1 185 15
50.0 70.8 72.0 54.8 52.9 55.9 51.6 55.0 76.9 52.9 40.0 57.1 53.6 55.9
Att Cmp Int Pct Logan Gray Tennessee.................4 1 0 25.0 Florida.......................3 0 1 0.0 Tennessee Tech.........5 4 1 80.0 TOTALS..................12 5 2 41.7
44
SC
ARK
ASU
ARK
ASU
DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 11-59/0 11-55/0 20-87/0 15-65/1 16-104/1 11-25/0 3-11/0 2-65/1 1-4/0 - 3-1/0 6-22/0 1-2/0 DNP 1-3/0 - - 1--1/0 - - DNP DNP - - - 4-6/1 1-2/0 - - - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - - - - - - - DNP - 1-0/0 1-3/0 2--9/0 4--24/0 4--11/0 2-6/0 - 2--21/0 2--3/0 1--2/0
- 1-0 - - Yds
6 0 25 31
ARK
ASU
1-0 - - - -
3-36 - - DNP -
ARK
ASU
- - - -
- - 1-0 -
TD Long Sack Yds
162 1 201 2 375 5 242 1 229 2 146 0 226 2 165 2 140 2 173 1 291 3 76 1 158 2 2584 24 Yds
7-137/2 8-153/1 2-64/1 2-18/0 2-62/1 1-0/0 6-91/0 2-6/0 1-21/1 1-16/0 - 2-38/0 - - - DNP - 1-11/0 - - - DNP DNP DNP - - - - DNP DNP - - DNP DNP
LSU
- - - DNP -
LSU
- 1-2 - -
Effic 99.7 160.3 256.0 118.2 123.0 80.2 127.7 127.3 218.2 157.8 141.1 126.3 117.4 136.3
TD Long Sack Yds
Effic
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LSU
5-99/1 2-57/0 2-23/0 1-2/0 1-9/0 - 3-30/0 DNP 4-9/1 - DNP - - - DNP - DNP
9 21 9 0 0 0 7 20 0 20 0 5 0 91
0 0 0 0
29 34 50 56 46 21 65 26 27 50 43 23 32 65
LSU
8-33/0 8-7/0 4-11/0 - DNP - - - - DNP - - 2--8/0 1-8/0 1--6/0
0 1 0 1
0 5 0 5
37.6 -66.7 82.0 30.0
UT
VU
UF
TTU
AU
UK
GT
TA&M
10-18/0 13-71/0 17-70/0 7-89/2 18-98/1 19-77/0 20-183/0 13-78/0 DNP 5-14/1 5-19/0 12-71/0 10-66/2 18-77/0 18-166/2 16-60/2 5-25/0 6-18/0 6-40/0 5-20/0 - - DNP DNP - 1-2/0 - 3-72/1 3-2/0 3-52/0 1-0/0 3-30/0 6-27/0 DNP 3-10/0 - DNP DNP DNP - DNP - - - - - 5-43/1 DNP 3-38/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - 2-10/1 - - - - - 4-20/0 2-6/0 - 1--5/0 5-32/0 - - DNP DNP DNP DNP 2-3/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-1/0 - - - 1--1/0 - - - - - - - 1-7/0 1--4/0 - 2-10/0 1--7/0 4--3/0 4--2/0 3--6/0 2--4/0 1-6/0 1-8/0 - - - - 2--2/0 DNP 3--6/0 -
UT
8-60/0 DNP - 6-49/0 - - DNP - 1-12/0 1-6/0 2-10/0 - - - 2-15/0 - DNP
UT
2-20 - 1-11 - -
UT
- - 1-28 -
VU
UF
3-95/1 1-6/0 1-21/0 - 2-14/0 1-35/0 1-21/1 DNP DNP 1--1/0 2-10/0 - 3-21/0 - - 1-4/0 DNP
3-50/0 2-29/0 2-18/0 1-4/1 1-26/1 1-18/0 - - - - DNP 1-20/0 - - DNP - DNP
VU
UF
2-95 - - - 1--2
VU
TTU
DNP 1-16/0 3-42/1 1-6/1 2-53/0 2-17/0 2-10/0 - - - - - - 2-17/0 - - 1-4/0
TTU
- - - DNP -
5-45 - - - -
UF
TTU
3-71 - - DNP DNP -
6-114 1-15 - - DNP -
- - - 1-0 DNP -
VU
UF
TTU
1-9 - - -
- - - -
- - - -
AU
3-19/0 1-47/0 1-34/0 - - - 1-5/0 2-62/1 - - - 1-6/0 - DNP - - DNP
AU
1-3 - DNP - -
AU
UK
TA&M
DNP - 1-9/0 1-13/1 2-21/0 2-25/0 1--3/0 1-11/0 - DNP DNP - - DNP - - DNP
6-57/0 2-8/0 2-34/0 2-26/2 1-32/0 1-4/0 DNP DNP 1--3/0 -
UK
GT
TA&M
2-20 DNP - DNP -
UK
3-52 1-23 - - DNP 1-10
4-103 1-6 - - DNP -
AU
UK
1-21 1-1 - -
GT
DNP 3-109/0 4-73/1 1-15/0 - 2-64/2 1-13/0 1-17/0 - - DNP - - - - - DNP
- - DNP -
- DNP DNP DNP DNP
GT
1-21 DNP -
TA&M
1-9 3-60 - - DNP -
2-107 -
GT
TA&M
1-0 - DNP -
1-59 1-15
2009 Georgia Statistics Game-by-game Individual defensive Statistics Tackles
UT-AT Tot.
Rennie Curran............ 66-64 Reshad Jones............ 44-29 Marcus Dowtin............ 24-33 Brandon Boykin.......... 40-14 Bryan Evans............... 29-21 Darryl Gamble............ 26-21 Prince Miller................ 27-15 Justin Houston............ 22-17 Geno Atkins................ 22-14 Jeff Owens.................. 14-18 Akeem Dent................ 13-19 Demarcus Dobbs.........11-19 Kade Weston.............. 12-17 Bacarri Rambo............. 20-5 Darius Dewberry........... 9-14 Vance Cuff.................... 12-9 C. Robinson...................8-11 Brandon Wood................ 5-9 Branden Smith................ 9-5 C. Washington................ 9-4 DeAngelo Tyson........... 2-10 S. Commings.................. 6-6 M. Washington................ 5-4 Nick Williams.................. 3-6 Chad Gloer..................... 3-6 Abry Jones..................... 5-3 B. Wheeling.................... 4-3 M. Gilliard....................... 4-3 Montez Robinson........... 4-1 Shawn Williams.............. 3-2 Quintin Banks................. 3-0 Akeem Hebron............... 2-1 Roderick Battle............... 3-0 Makiri Pugh.................... 1-1 Jeremy Longo................. 0-2 Kiante Tripp.................... 0-1
130 73 57 54 50 47 42 39 36 32 32 30 29 25 23 21 19 14 14 13 12 12 9 9 9 8 7 7 5 5 3 3 3 2 2 1
Tackles for loss UT-AT Tot.
Justin Houston...............11-8 15.0 Geno Atkins.................... 9-3 10.5 Marcus Dowtin................ 4-6 7.0 Kade Weston.................. 5-3 6.5 Demarcus Dobbs............ 2-7 5.5 Rennie Curran................ 3-4 5.0 C. Washington................ 5-0 5.0 Prince Miller.................... 5-0 5.0 Reshad Jones................ 3-3 4.5 Jeff Owens...................... 3-2 4.0 Montez Robinson........... 2-1 2.5 Brandon Boykin.............. 1-3 2.5 Akeem Dent.................... 1-3 2.5 C. Robinson.................... 2-1 2.5 M. Washington................ 2-0 2.0 Darryl Gamble................ 2-0 2.0 Abry Jones..................... 2-0 2.0 Vance Cuff...................... 1-1 1.5 Quintin Banks................. 1-0 1.0 B. Wheeling.................... 1-0 1.0 S. Commings.................. 0-1 0.5 Branden Smith................ 0-1 0.5 Darius Dewberry............. 0-1 0.5 Jeremy Longo................. 0-1 0.5 Bryan Evans................... 0-1 0.5
Sacks
UT-AT Tot.
Justin Houston................ 6-3 Demarcus Dobbs............ 2-5 C. Washington................ 4-0 Geno Atkins.................... 2-2 Kade Weston.................. 2-1 Montez Robinson........... 2-0 Marcus Dowtin................ 1-2 Jeff Owens...................... 1-1 Abry Jones..................... 1-0 Darryl Gamble................ 1-0 Rennie Curran................ 0-1 Akeem Dent.................... 0-1
7.5 4.5 4.0 3.0 2.5 2.0 2.0 1.5 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.5
OSU
7-1 1-1 7-1 2-1 1-1 6-0 1-0 DNP 1-0 2-0 0-1 3-1 3-0 2-0 3-1 3-2 - DNP - - - 1-0 - - - 1-0 1-0 - - - DNP DNP 3-0 DNP DNP DNP
OSU
DNP - - 1.0-1 0.5-1 - - - - - - 0.5-1 - - - - - - DNP - - - - DNP -
OSU
DNP - - - - - - - - - - -
SC
9-6 5-4 2-4 4-0 3-5 5-4 1-0 DNP - 0-2 4-3 1-1 0-1 0-1 DNP 3-0 - DNP 1-0 1-0 0-2 2-0 - DNP 1-0 1-1 1-0 - - - DNP DNP - DNP DNP -
SC
ARK
4-6 2-1 0-3 2-3 2-0 3-1 1-1 4-3 0-1 1-0 DNP 0-1 1-2 - DNP 0-1 - DNP - 2-0 0-1 0-2 - 0-1 - 1-0 DNP - - - DNP - DNP - DNP DNP
ARK
DNP - - 0.5-0 - - 1.0-5 - - - - - - - - 1.0-11 - - DNP 1.0-2 - - DNP DNP 0.5-1
0.5-1 0.5-0 0.5-1 0.5-2 0.5-2 - 1.0-5 - - - - 0.5-1 DNP - - 1.0-1 1.0-1 - DNP DNP - - DNP DNP -
SC
ARK
DNP - 1.0-5 - - - - - - 1.0-11 - -
- 0.5-2 1.0-5 - 0.5-2 - - - - - - DNP
ASU
3-3 3-2 2-2 3-2 1-3 0-3 1-1 4-0 2-0 1-0 DNP 0-1 1-0 2-2 0-3 DNP - 0-2 - - 0-1 1-1 - - 2-0 - - - - - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP
ASU
2.0-13 2.0-6 0.5-1 1.0-1 - 1.0-1 - - - 1.0-1 - 1.0-3 DNP - - - - DNP DNP - 0.5-0 - - DNP -
ASU
1.0-10 - - - - - - - - - - DNP
LSU
7-9 9-1 2-3 4-0 2-0 1-3 2-3 4-2 1-1 1-6 DNP 0-4 2-3 1-0 2-2 DNP - - 2-1 - - - 2-0 - DNP 1-0 0-1 - - - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP
LSU
UT
4-4 2-4 DNP 1-2 4-2 1-3 2-0 2-1 3-0 3-1 DNP - 0-4 3-1 2-3 DNP 1-2 1-3 1-1 1-0 0-1 1-0 - 0-1 DNP 1-0 0-1 - - - DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP
UT
2.0-8 - 1.5-5 1.0-8 0.5-2 1.5-3 - - 1.0-2 0.5-5 - - DNP - - - 1.0-6 DNP DNP - - - - DNP -
1.5-3 - DNP - - 0.5-1 - - - - - - DNP 1.0-1 - - - DNP DNP - - - - DNP -
LSU
UT
2.0-8 0.5-2 - - 1.0-8 - 0.5-3 0.5-5 1.0-6 - 0.5-2 DNP
- - - - - - DNP - - - - DNP
VU
5-4 4-4 DNP 5-0 3-0 2-4 0-1 2-2 4-4 2-0 DNP 2-2 1-0 3-0 1-2 DNP 2-1 1-0 1-3 0-1 - 0-1 - 1-0 DNP 0-1 DNP 1-0 - 0-1 2-0 DNP DNP - DNP DNP
VU
1.5-6 1.0-6 DNP 1.0-5 1.5-9 0.5-1 - - 1.5-4 - - - DNP - - - - DNP 1.0-3 DNP - 0.5-2 0.5-1 DNP -
VU
1.0-6 1.0-8 - - 1.0-5 - DNP - - - - DNP
UF
5-2 5-2 0-3 7-0 3-1 2-0 3-1 2-1 2-0 1-0 0-1 1-2 0-2 1-0 0-1 - 3-0 1-0 1-0 - - - - 0-1 - - 1-1 1-0 - - DNP DNP DNP - - DNP
UF
2.0-5 1.0-1 0.5-3 - 0.5-2 - - 1.0-2 - - - - - - - - - - DNP - - - - - -
UF
1.0-1 0.5-2 - - - - 0.5-3 - - - - -
TTU
2-1 1-0 3-4 1-1 3-1 - 0-2 DNP 2-2 1-1 0-1 0-3 0-2 2-0 - - 2-3 1-1 1-0 2-0 - - 2-2 - 0-1 - 1-0 1-2 4-1 0-1 - - DNP 0-1 0-1 0-1
TTU
DNP 3.0-22 1.5-7 - 1.0-13 1.0-3 1.0-7 - - 1.5-3 2.5-11 - - 1.0-3 2.0-4 - - - - - - - - 0.5-1 -
TTU
DNP 1.0-13 1.0-7 1.0-14 - 2.0-10 1.0-7 - - - - -
AU
6-6 1-1 - 3-5 3-2 2-1 5-2 2-0 2-0 0-2 3-3 2-1 1-1 3-0 - - 0-4 0-2 1-0 2-1 0-1 - 0-2 1-3 0-1 - DNP 1-0 - - DNP DNP DNP - DNP -
AU
2.0-8 1.0-9 - 1.5-11 - - 1.0-7 1.0-3 - - - 0.5-0 1.5-3 0.5-1 - - - - DNP DNP - - - DNP -
AU
1.0-6 - 1.0-7 1.0-9 - - - - - - - -
UK
4-9 3-5 2-6 - 2-1 1-1 5-2 1-2 1-3 1-0 1-2 - 1-1 DNP 0-1 5-3 - - 1-0 - 0-1 - - - 0-2 0-1 - - DNP - DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP
UK
1.5-5 - 1.5-3 - - - - 2.0-7 1.5-5 1.0-7 DNP - - - - - - 1.5-6 DNP - - - - DNP -
UK
1.0-4 - - - - DNP - 1.0-7 - - - -
GT
TA&M
GT
TA&M
GT
TA&M
8-7 3-4 1-3 2-0 0-3 1-0 2-1 1-5 1-3 1-5 4-7 0-2 2-0 DNP 1-0 0-2 DNP 0-1 - - 1-3 - DNP DNP 0-1 DNP DNP 0-1 - - 1-0 DNP DNP - DNP DNP 2.0-10 1.0-1 - - - 0.5-1 - - 0.5-0 - - - 1.0-9 DNP DNP - DNP - - DNP - - - DNP - 0.5-7 - - - - - - - DNP - - 0.5-7
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2-6 5-0 5-4 6-0 2-2 2-1 4-1 0-1 3-0 0-1 1-1 2-1 0-1 3-1 0-1 1-1 0-1 1-0 1-2 1-0 1-2 1-0 1-0 0-1 DNP DNP 3-0 2-1 DNP 1-0 0-1 -
1.0-6 1.0-2 1.0-6 1.0-7 1.0-1 DNP 1.0-6 1.0-6 DNP -
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2009 Georgia Statistics Game-by-game Individual participation
Participation
79 56 31 1B 41 6B 32 60 2 3B 5 15 10 13 49 7 19 14 98 25 35 20 63 78 51 64 52 58 38 24 3 46 69 50 55 71 47 6 8 76 70 37 65 42 27 9J 26 93 61 9 4 12 4L 53 88 23 82 48 59 95 67 74 29 18 80 86 45 90 22 1 87 77 30 75 28 94 72 57 83 44 91 96 81 39 36 97 17
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GP/GS
Justin Anderson...........13/9 Geno Atkins . ...........13/3 Quintin Banks . ...........4/0 Jonathan Batson..........1/0 Roderick Battle.............2/2 John Bodin ..............1/0 Brandon Bogotay.........2/0 Clint Boling ..............13/13 Brandon Boykin . .......13/12 T. Bradberry . .............1/0 Stephen Braue ...........2/0 Marlon Brown ............8/0 Marquise Brown ..........1/0 Drew Butler .............13/0 Shaun Chapas .........12/7 Orson Charles ...........13/3 S. Commings . .........13/0 Joe Cox ..............13/13 R. Crawford ..............1/0 Vance Cuff . .............9/1 Rennie Curran . ........13/12 Kalvin Daniels .............3/0 Chris Davis . ...........13/11 Josh Davis . .............6/6 Akeem Dent ............8/4 Matthew DeGenova.....1/0 Darius Dewberry.........11/6 Demarcus Dobbs ......13/13 Marcus Dowtin ..........11/4 Washaun Ealey ..........9/2 Bryan Evans . .........13/13 Justin Fields ..............13/1 Ty Frix .................13/0 Darryl Gamble ..........13/11 M. Gilliard ................12/0 Cordy Glenn ...........13/13 Chad Gloer . ...........10/0 Logan Gray ............12/0 A.J. Green ..............10/8 Ben Harden .............2/0 A.J. Harmon .............4/0 Akeem Hebron ..........3/0 Devin Hollander............2/0 Justin Houston ..........10/10 D. Jackson ..............4/0 Andrew Jensen............1/0 Andrew Johnson .........1/0 Abry Jones .............12/0 Ben Jones ............13/13 Reshad Jones .........13/13 Caleb King . ............10/5 Tavarres King ............12/9 Kevin Lanier ..............5/0 Jeremy Longo ...........3/0 Arthur Lynch .............11/1 Prince Miller .............13/13 Michael Moore . .........13/5 F. Munzenmaier . ........13/1 Casey Nickels ...........11/0 Jeff Owens ............13/13 Jonathan Owens .........1/0 Kevin Perez . ............3/0 Makiri Pugh ..............9/0 Bacarri Rambo ..........11/0 Zach Renner ...........11/0 Derek Rich ..............5/0 C. Robinson ............12/0 Montez Robinson........11/0 Richard Samuel . ........11/6 Branden Smith ..........13/1 Vernon Spellman..........2/0 T. Sturdivant ...............1/1 Carlton Thomas . .........7/0 Kiante Tripp ...............4/0 Israel Troupe .............10/0 DeAngelo Tyson . .......13/0 Vince Vance ............13/4 Blair Walsh ..............13/0 C. Washington . .........13/0 M. Washington ..........12/1 Kade Weston . ........13/10 B. Wheeling . ............9/0 Aron White ............13/12 Nick Williams . ...........12/1 Shawn Williams . ........13/0 Brandon Wood .........10/0 R. Wooten .............12/3
OSU
XXX START . . START . . START START . . . . XXX START XXX XXX START . XXX START XXX START . XXX . START START XXX . START XXX XXX START XXX START XXX XXX START . . . . . XXX . . XXX START START . XXX . . XXX START START XXX . START . . . XXX XXX . XXX XXX START XXX . START XXX . XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX START XXX XXX . .
SC
START START . . START . XXX START START . . XXX . XXX XXX XXX XXX START . XXX START . XXX . XXX . . START START . START XXX XXX START XXX START XXX XXX START . . . . . XXX . . XXX START START . START XXX . XXX START START XXX XXX START . . . XXX XXX . XXX XXX START XXX . . XXX XXX XXX XXX START XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX START . XXX . XXX
ARK
START START . . . . XXX START START . . . . XXX START XXX XXX START . XXX START XXX XXX . . . . START START . START XXX XXX START XXX START XXX XXX START . . XXX . START . . . XXX START START XXX START XXX . XXX START XXX XXX XXX START . . XXX XXX XXX . XXX XXX START XXX . . XXX . XXX XXX START XXX XXX XXX XXX . START XXX XXX . XXX
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ASU
START XXX . . . . . START START . . . . XXX START XXX XXX START . . START . START . . . START START XXX . START XXX XXX START XXX START XXX XXX START . . . . START . . . XXX START START XXX START XXX . XXX START XXX XXX XXX START . . . XXX XXX . XXX XXX START XXX . . . . . XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX START XXX START XXX XXX XXX XXX
LSU
START XXX . . . . . START START . XXX . . XXX START XXX XXX START . . START . START . . . START START XXX XXX START START XXX START XXX START . XXX XXX . . . . START XXX . . XXX START START XXX XXX XXX . XXX START START XXX XXX START . . . XXX XXX . XXX XXX START XXX . . . . . XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX START XXX START XXX XXX XXX XXX
UT
START XXX . . . . . START START . . XXX . XXX START XXX XXX START . . START . START . . . START START . XXX START XXX XXX START XXX START . XXX XXX . . . . START . . . XXX START START . . . . START START XXX XXX . START . . XXX XXX XXX . XXX XXX START XXX . . XXX . XXX XXX START XXX XXX XXX START XXX START XXX XXX XXX XXX
VU
XXX XXX XXX . . . . START START . . XXX . XXX . XXX XXX START . . START . START START . . START START . START START XXX XXX START XXX START . XXX START . XXX . . START XXX . . XXX START START XXX START . . XXX START XXX START XXX START . XXX XXX XXX XXX . XXX XXX XXX XXX . . XXX . . XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX START . START XXX XXX XXX XXX
UF
XXX XXX . . . . . START START . . . . XXX XXX START XXX START . XXX START . START START XXX . XXX START XXX START START XXX XXX START XXX START XXX XXX START . XXX . . START . . . XXX START START XXX XXX . XXX XXX START XXX XXX XXX START . . XXX XXX XXX . XXX XXX XXX START . . . . XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX START XXX START START XXX XXX XXX
TTU
START XXX XXX XXX . XXX . START START XXX . XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX START XXX XXX START XXX START START XXX . START START XXX XXX START XXX XXX START XXX START XXX XXX . XXX XXX XXX XXX . . . XXX XXX START START START START . XXX START START START XXX XXX START XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX . XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX START XXX START XXX XXX XXX START
AU
START XXX . . . . . START START . . XXX . XXX XXX XXX XXX START . XXX START . START START START . XXX START XXX XXX START XXX XXX START XXX START XXX XXX START . . . . START . . . XXX START START START START . . . START START XXX XXX START . . XXX XXX . XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX . . XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX START . START XXX XXX XXX XXX
UK
START XXX . . . . . START START . . XXX . XXX START XXX XXX START . XXX START . START START START . XXX START XXX XXX START XXX XXX XXX XXX START XXX XXX . . . . . START . . . XXX START START START START . . XXX START XXX XXX XXX START . . XXX . XXX XXX XXX . XXX XXX . . . . XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX START START XXX START XXX XXX XXX START
GT
START XXX XXX . . . . START XXX . . XXX . XXX XXX START XXX START . START START . START START START . XXX START START XXX START XXX XXX XXX XXX START XXX . . . . . . START . . . . START START START START . . . START XXX XXX XXX START . . XXX . . XXX . XXX . XXX . . . . XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX . START . START XXX XXX XXX START
TA&M
XXX XXX XXX . . . . START START . XXX XXX . XXX START START XXX START . XXX XXX . START . START XXX XXX START START XXX START XXX XXX START . START XXX XXX START XXX XXX XXX XXX START . XXX . XXX START START START START XXX XXX XXX START XXX XXX XXX START . XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX . . XXX XXX . . XXX XXX XXX START XXX XXX XXX START XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
2009 Game by Game Stats Game-by-game Team Statistics
Offense
Rushing Stats----| No. Yds TD Lg
Receiving Stats--| Passing Stats----------| No. Yds TD Lg Cmp-Att-Int Yds TD Lg
Kick Returns-----| No Yds TD Lg
Punt Returns-----| No Yds TD Lg
Georgia 30 95 0 19 15 162 1 29 15-30-1 162 1 29 4 65 0 23 3 3 0 4 at Oklahoma St. 46 172 1 14 11 135 2 46 11-22-0 135 2 46 3 101 0 74 3 45 17 17 Georgia 29 107 2 61 17 201 2 34 17-24-1 201 2 34 7 252 1 100 1 3 0 3 South Carolina 30 114 0 23 31 313 2 20 31-53-1 313 2 20 7 158 0 57 1 5 0 5 Georgia 36 155 1 80 18 375 5 50 18-25-1 375 5 50 8 167 0 35 1 0 0 0 at Arkansas 24 77 0 23 21 408 5 48 21-39-0 408 5 48 5 142 0 50 1 9 0 9 Georgia 31 92 1 18 17 242 1 56 17-31-2 242 1 56 3 41 0 16 3 36 0 20 Arizona State 28 88 0 22 10 116 1 30 10-32-1 116 1 30 3 51 0 18 2 29 0 21 Georgia 24 45 0 8 18 229 2 46 18-34-1 229 2 46 4 48 0 17 0 0 0 0 LSU 45 156 2 33 18 212 0 34 18-27-1 212 0 34 2 89 0 49 3 44 0 16 Georgia 22 89 0 17 20 152 0 21 20-40-2 152 0 21 7 181 1 100 3 31 0 12 at Tennessee 37 162 2 39 20 310 4 51 20-27-1 310 4 51 2 54 0 37 1 -4 0 -4 Georgia 37 173 2 33 16 226 2 65 16-31-1 226 2 65 3 71 0 31 3 93 0 55 at Vanderbilt 36 122 0 21 17 174 1 25 17-34-1 174 1 25 5 81 0 20 4 13 0 11 Georgia 33 121 0 33 11 165 2 26 11-23-4 165 2 26 7 129 0 37 0 0 0 0 vs. Florida 40 210 2 49 15 164 2 29 15-21-0 164 2 29 1 19 0 19 2 31 0 20 3 5 45 0 25 Georgia 39 304 3 52 14 165 2 27 14-18-1 165 2 27 1 3 0 Tennessee Tech 31 -13 0 10 11 68 0 19 11-16-0 68 0 19 5 134 0 38 0 0 0 0 Georgia 38 169 3 24 9 173 1 50 9-17-0 173 1 50 5 85 0 25 1 3 0 3 Auburn 38 115 0 20 20 238 2 34 20-28-2 238 2 34 6 222 1 99 2 27 0 19 Georgia 44 196 0 31 12 291 3 43 12-30-2 291 3 43 5 109 0 45 2 20 0 22 9-17-0 137 3 60 6 150 0 49 3 41 0 21 Kentucky 41 123 2 12 9 137 3 60 Georgia 44 339 2 75 8 76 1 23 8-14-0 76 1 23 4 69 0 25 0 0 0 0 at Georgia Tech 51 205 2 26 6 135 1 76 6-13-1 135 1 76 3 82 0 41 0 0 0 0 Georgia 40 208 3 27 15 158 2 32 15-28-1 158 2 32 2 107 1 81 1 21 0 21 Texas A&M 33 109 1 14 29 362 2 41 29-59-2 362 2 41 8 157 0 25 1 2 0 2 Totals 447 2093 17 80 190 2615 24 65 190-345-17 2615 24 65 60 1327 3 100 23 255 0 55 Opponent 480 1640 12 49 218 2772 25 76 218-388-10 2802 25 76 56 1440 1 99 23 242 0 52
FR/ Int/ Blk. |------- PATs --------| Defense Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds Sacks-Yds FF Yds Yds QBH PBU Kick Att-Mad Ru Rc
Saf
Georgia 51 10 61 2-3 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 9 6 0 1-1 0 0 0 at Oklahoma St. 42 14 56 4-12 2-9 2 2-0 1-4 - 8 0 3-3 0 0 0 Georgia 46 34 80 4-19 2-16 1 0-0 1-0 23 3 1 5-5 0 0 0 South Carolina 31 24 55 3-23 2-21 2 2-9 1-35 - 2 0 3-3 0 0 1 Georgia 26 26 52 6-14 2-9 1 1-3 0-0 18 6 0 5-5 0 1 0 at Arkansas 25 56 81 7-20 1-9 0 2-0 1-0 - 2 0 5-5 0 0 0 Georgia 28 26 54 9-26 1-10 0 0-0 1-0 13 4 1 2-2 0 0 0 Arizona State 33 32 65 3-8 0-0 1 1-0 2-69 - 4 0 2-2 0 0 0 Georgia 45 39 84 9-39 6-34 1 0-0 1-2 20 1 0 1-1 0 0 0 LSU 36 14 50 4-14 0-0 0 0-0 1-0 - 3 0 0-0 0 1 0 Georgia 35 34 69 3-5 0-0 1 0-0 1-28 4 3 1 2-2 0 0 1 at Tennessee 37 22 59 5-9 0-0 1 1-46 2-0 - 7 0 6-6 0 0 0 Georgia 45 32 77 9-37 3-19 1 0-0 1-9 18 3 0 4-4 0 0 0 at Vanderbilt 45 18 63 5-13 1-7 0 0-0 1-0 - 3 0 1-1 0 0 0 Georgia 39 18 57 5-13 2-6 1 0-0 0-0 6 1 0 2-2 0 0 0 vs. Florida 34 24 58 6-32 3-25 1 0-0 4-5 - 3 0 5-5 0 0 0 Georgia 30 32 62 15-74 6-51 1 0-0 0-0 11 2 0 5-5 0 0 0 Tennessee Tech 39 28 67 5-5 0-0 2 0-0 1-0 - 1 0 0-0 0 0 0 Georgia 39 40 79 9-42 3-22 0 0-0 2-22 15 4 0 4-4 0 0 0 Auburn 27 40 67 6-30 2-20 0 0-0 0-0 - 2 0 3-3 0 0 0 Georgia 33 42 75 9-33 2-11 0 0-0 0-0 13 1 0 3-3 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 37 42 79 5-9 0-0 3 2-0 2-19 - 7 0 4-4 0 0 Georgia 29 48 77 5-21 1-14 0 1-0 1-0 2 1 0 3-3 0 0 0 at Georgia Tech 22 56 78 4-12 1-5 2 1-0 0-0 - 1 0 3-3 0 0 0 Georgia 49 30 79 5-22 2-12 2 0-0 2-74 - 6 2 5-6 0 0 0 Texas A&M 38 30 68 5-11 0-0 0 0-0 1-39 - 7 0 2-2 0 0 0 Totals 495 411 906 90-348 30-204 9 2-3 10-135 152 41 5 42-43 0 1 1 Opponent 446 400 846 62-198 12-96 14 11-55 17-171 - 50 0 37-37 0 1 1
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Tot Off 257 307
308 427 530 485 334 204 274 368 241 472 399 296 286 374 469 55 342 353 487 260 415 340 366 471 4708 4412
Pts
10 24 41 37
52 41 20 17 13 20 19 45 34 10 17 41 38 0 31 24 27 34 30 24 44 20 376 337
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2009 Superlatives Individual & Team Superlatives
LONGEST RUN FROM SCRIMMAGE: 80 yards by Richard Samuel vs. Arkansas LONGEST PASS PLAY: 65 yards from Joe Cox to A.J. Green vs. Vanderbilt LONGEST TOUCHDOWN RUN: 80 yards by Richard Samuel vs. Arkansas LONGEST TOUCHDOWN PASS: 65 yards from Joe Cox to A.J. Green vs. Vanderbilt LONGEST PUNT RETURN: 55 yards by Prince Miller vs. Vanderbilt LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN: 100 yards, twice, by Brandon Boykin vs. South Carolina and by Brandon Boykin vs. Tennessee LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURN: 59 yards by Reshad Jones vs. Texas A&M LONGEST FUMBLE RETURN: 3 yards by Rennie Curran vs. Arkansas LONGEST PUNT: 75 yards by Drew Butler vs. Oklahoma State LONGEST FIELD GOAL: 53 yards by Blair Walsh vs. Oklahoma State MOST RUSHING ATTEMPTS: 20 by Richard Samuel vs. Oklahoma State and by Washaun Ealey vs. Georgia Tech MOST YARDS RUSHING: 183 yards by Washaun Ealey vs. Georgia Tech MOST PASS COMPLETIONS: 19 by Joe Cox vs. Tennessee MOST YARDS PASSING: 375 yards by Joe Cox vs. Arkansas MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES THROWN: 5 by Joe Cox vs. Arkansas MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES CAUGHT: 2, three times (Aron White vs. Texas A&M) MOST PASSES CAUGHT: 8, twice, by A.J. Green vs. Arizona State and by A.J. Green vs. Tennessee MOST YARDS RECEIVING: 153 yards by A.J. Green vs. Arizona State MOST POINTS SCORED BY NON-KICKER: 12, eight times, (Caleb King vs. Texas A&M) MOST POINTS SCORED BY KICKING: 15 by Blair Walsh vs. Arkansas MOST TOTAL TACKLES: 16 by Rennie Curran vs. LSU MOST SOLO TACKLES: 9 by Rennie Curran vs. South Carolina MOST SACKS: 2, twice, by Justin Houston vs. LSU and by Montez Robinson vs. Tennessee Tech MOST TACKLES FOR LOSS: 3 by Geno Atkins vs. Tennessee Tech MOST INTERCEPTIONS: 1, ten times (Reshad Jones vs. Texas A&M) MOST FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1 by Rennie Curran vs. Arkansas and by Geno Atkins vs. Georgia Tech MOST EXTRA POINTS/FIELD GOALS BLOCKED: 1, three times (Geno Atkins vs. Texas A&M) BEST PUNTING AVERAGE (min. 3 attempts): 57.0 by Drew Butler vs. Oklahoma State
Georgia High Georgia Low Opponent High Opponent Low
POINTS SCORED 52 vs. Arkansas FIRST DOWNS 22 vs. Kentucky by Rushing 15 vs. Georgia Tech by Passing 15 vs. Arkansas by Penalties 3 twice (Arizona State) RUSHING YARDS: 339 vs. Georgia Tech PASSING YARDS: 375 vs. Arkansas TOTAL OFFENSE 530 vs. Arkansas TOTAL PLAYS: 68 twice (Texas A&M) RUSHING ATTEMPTS: 44 twice (Georgia Tech) PASSING ATTEMPTS: 40 vs. Tennessee PASSES COMPLETED: 20 vs. Tennessee PASSES INTERCEPTED: 4 vs. Florida FUMBLES: 4 vs. Kentucky FUMBLES LOST: 2 four times (Kentucky) TURNOVERS: 4 twice (Kentucky) QUARTERBACK SACKS: 6 twice (Tennessee Tech) TACKLES FOR LOSS: 15 vs. Tennessee Tech YARDS PENALIZED: 108 vs. Oklahoma State
10 vs. Oklahoma State 45 by Tennessee 0 by Tennessee Tech 11 vs. LSU 26 twice (Texas A&M) 8 by Tennessee Tech 1 vs. LSU 11 three times (Georgia Tech) 3 twice (Tennessee Tech) 6 twice (Georgia Tech) 17 by Texas A&M 4 twice (Georgia Tech) 0 four times (Texas A&M) 4 by South Carolina 0 twice (Auburn) 45 vs. LSU 210 by Florida -13 by Tennessee Tech 76 vs. Georgia Tech 408 by Arkansas 68 by Tennessee Tech 241 vs. Tennessee 485 by Arkansas 55 by Tennessee Tech 53 vs. South Carolina 92 by Texas A&M 47 by Tennessee Tech 22 vs. Tennessee 51 by Georgia Tech 24 by Arkansas 14 vs. Georgia Tech 59 by Texas A&M 13 by Georgia Tech 8 vs. Georgia Tech 31 by South Carolina 6 by Georgia Tech 0 twice (Georgia Tech) 2 twice (Texas A&M) 0 five times (Kentucky) 0 three times (Texas A&M) 3 twice (Texas A&M) 0 three times (Kentucky) 0 six times (Texas A&M) 1 twice (Georgia Tech) 0 eleven times (Texas A&M) 0 vs. Auburn 2 three times (Texas A&M) 0 four times (Kentucky) 0 three times (Georgia Tech) 3 by Florida 0 seven times (Texas A&M) 2 vs. Oklahoma State 7 by Arkansas 3 by Arizona State 29 vs. Auburn 106 by Oklahoma State 20 by Kentucky
Season Kicking statistics
Career Kicking statistics
Blair Walsh.......... 67 4305 Brandon Bogotay... 2 76 Total.................... 69 4381 Opponents.......... 68 4140
2008 ..........................15-23 2009...........................19-21 Total...........................34-44
Avg FIELD GOALS KICKOFFS No. Yds Avg TB OB Ret. Yd Ln Blair Walsh 64.3 17 38 0 63.5 17 60.9 4
4 0 4 1283 2 1220
Field Goal Sequence (makes in parenthesis) Oklahoma St. South Carolina. Arkansas Arizona State LSU Tennessee Vanderbilt Florida Tennessee Tech Auburn Kentucky Georgia Tech
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FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Long 65.2 90.5 77.2
0-0 6-8 0-0 4-4 0-0 10-12
4-6 5-6 9-12
3-4 6-6 9-10
2-5 52 GSU 4-5 53 OSU 6-10 53 OSU
No Ret Ret Pct Net Pct Net Punting .No. Yds Avg Ret Yds Avg Ret TB Avg Blk I20 I20 Long Drew Butler 2008..................3 107 35.7 0 0 0.0 0.0 2 22.3 2009................50 2442 48.8 22 230 10.4 44.0 3 43.0 Totals .............53 2549 4812 22 230 10.4 41.5 5 41.9
Blk 2 0 2
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0 1 33.3 40 MSU 0 0 17 34.0 75 OSU 26 0 18 33.9 75 OSU 26
SEC Team Stats 2009 FINAL SEC STANDINGS EASTERN DIVISION WESTERN DIVISION School SEC Pct All Pct School SEC Pct #Florida 8-0 1.000 13-1 .929 *Alabama 8-0 1.000 Tennessee 4-4 .500 7-6 .538 LSU 5-3 .625 Georgia 4-4 .500 8-5 .615 Ole Miss 4-4 .500 Kentucky 3-5 .375 7-6 .538 Arkansas 3-5 .375 South Carolina 3-5 .375 7-6 .538 Auburn 3-5 .375 Vanderbilt 0-8 .000 2-10 .167 Mississippi St. 3-5 .375
#Eastern Division Champion
Total Offense Florida Auburn Arkansas Alabama Ole Miss Tennessee Mississippi St. Georgia South Carolina Kentucky Vanderbilt LSU
Rushing Offense Mississippi State Florida Alabama Auburn Kentucky Ole Miss Georgia Vanderbilt Tennessee Arkansas LSU South Carolina
Pass Offense Arkansas Florida Tennessee South Carolina Auburn Ole Miss Georgia Alabama LSU Vanderbilt Mississippi State Kentucky
Plays 918 914 834 947 880 878 821 793 875 877 803 771
Att 555 555 601 550 551 503 447 451 477 395 435 435
Yds 6,410 5,613 5,555 5,642 5,231 4,985 4,463 4,708 4,516 4,310 3,676 3,959
Yds 2,731 3,105 3,011 2,756 2,486 2,387 2,093 1,920 2,043 1,713 1,596 1,576
Cmp 247 249 233 244 218 205 190 212 198 170 153 180
Att 439 364 401 440 364 377 346 346 336 352 266 326
Scoring Offense TD Arkansas 60 Florida 63 Auburn 55 Alabama 52 Ole Miss 49 Tennessee 49 Georgia 45 Kentucky 44 Mississippi St. 37 LSU 39 South Carolina 31 Vanderbilt 21 Punting No. Georgia 56 Florida 34 LSU 63 Ole Miss 56 Kentucky 65 Auburn 68 Vanderbilt 82 Alabama 58 Tennessee 56 South Carolina 69 Mississippi St. 51 Arkansas 65
FG 16 22 15 30 15 13 20 11 16 17 17 16
Int 9 5 14 10 9 21 17 5 8 10 17 11
Yds/P 7.0 6.1 6.7 6.0 5.9 5.7 5.4 5.9 5.2 4.9 4.6 5.1 Avg 4.9 5.6 5.0 5.0 4.5 4.7 4.7 4.3 4.3 4.3 3.7 3.6
Pct 56.3 68.4 58.1 55.5 59.9 54.4 54.9 61.3 58.9 48.3 57.5 55.2
Yds. 3,842 3,305 2,942 2,940 2,857 2,844 2,615 2,631 2,363 1,756 1,732 1,824
TD 58 49 55 48 44 47 30 41 30 39 18 34
TD 21 30 31 24 26 22 17 12 19 23 15 12
Yds/G 457.9 431.8 427.3 403.0 402.4 383.5 371.9 362.2 347.4 331.5 306.3 304.5
Yds/G 227.6 221.8 215.1 212.0 191.2 183.6 161.0 160.0 157.2 131.8 122.8 121.2
TD 32 28 28 18 25 22 24 17 19 6 9 13
Yds./G 295.5 236.1 226.3 226.2 219.8 218.8 201.2 187.9 181.8 146.3 144.3 140.3
XPT 2XP DXP PTS 58 0 0 468 58 0 0 502 54 0 1 433 43 2 0 449 45 0 0 384 46 0 0 381 42 1 0 376 40 0 0 339 35 0 0 307 34 1 0 323 29 0 0 268 20 0 0 196 Yds Avg. TB 2,691 48.1 5 1,476 43.4 3 2,452 38.9 2 2,304 41.1 7 2,557 39.3 5 2,716 6 39.9 3,464 42.2 10 2,407 41.5 12 2,313 41.3 6 2,890 41.9 8 1,986 38.9 4 2,456 37.8 2
Avg. 36.0 35.9 33.3 32.1 29.5 29.3 28.9 26.1 25.6 24.8 20.6 16.3 Net/P 41.9 41.0 37.4 36.7 36.7 35.7 35.4 34.7 34.4 34.1 34.0 32.6
All Pct 14-0 1.000 9-4 .692 9-4 .692 8-5 .615 8-5 .615 5-7 .417
*Western Division/SEC/BCS National Champion
Total Defense Alabama Florida South Carolina Ole Miss Tennessee LSU Georgia Kentucky Vanderbilt Mississippi St. Auburn Arkansas Rushing Defense Alabama Florida Georgia LSU South Carolina Ole Miss Mississippi St. Tennessee Arkansas Auburn Kentucky Vanderbilt
Plays 844 844 828 866 852 910 868 845 845 774 945 905
Yds 3,418 3,545 3,909 4,091 4,144 4,259 4,412 4,676 4,353 4,392 4,863 5,215
Avg 4.0 4.2 4.7 4.7 4.9 4.7 5.1 5.5 5.2 5.7 5.1 5.8
TD 16 16 27 22 25 19 37 35 32 36 44 37
Yds/G 244.1 253.2 300.7 314.7 318.8 327.6 339.4 359.7 362.8 366.0 374.1 401.2
Rush 395 448 480 494 479 470 442 459 501 493 509 540
Yds 1,094 1,406 1,640 1,734 1,790 1,824 1,752 1,944 1,985 2,029 2,378 2,374
Avg 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.5 3.7 3.9 4.0 4.2 4.0 4.1 4.7 4.4
TD 5 6 12 6 16 10 18 20 15 25 18 19
Yds/G 78.1 100.4 126.2 133.4 137.7 140.3 146.0 149.5 152.7 156.1 182.9 197.8
Scoring Defense Alabama Florida LSU Ole Miss South Carolina Tennessee Kentucky Vanderbilt Arkansas Georgia Mississippi St. Auburn
TD 18 18 19 25 31 29 38 33 38 41 41 46
Pass Defense Florida South Carolina Vanderbilt Alabama Tennessee Ole Miss Kentucky LSU Georgia Auburn Mississippi St. Arkansas
Punt Returns LSU Alabama Kentucky Georgia Ole Miss Mississippi St. Tennessee Arkansas South Carolina Florida Vanderbilt Auburn
Cmp 208 192 171 210 220 198 163 222 218 253 187 239
Ret 27 38 27 23 28 15 12 15 23 40 31 24
Att 396 349 305 449 393 396 336 416 388 452 332 404
FG 12 17 25 18 16 28 11 17 21 17 12 14 Yds 509 587 338 255 292 151 112 127 181 300 149 107
Int 20 6 12 24 10 13 16 13 10 17 17 13
Pct 52.5 55.0 56.1 46.8 56.0 50.0 48.5 53.4 56.2 56.0 56.3 59.2
Yds. TD Avg./G 2,139 10 152.8 2,119 11 163.0 1,979 13 164.9 2,324 11 166.0 2,200 5 169.2 2,267 12 174.4 2,298 17 176.8 2,525 13 194.2 2,772 25 213.2 2,834 19 218.0 2,640 18 220.0 3,230 22 248.5
XPT 2XP DXP PTS Avg. 16 1 0 164 11.7 15 0 0 174 12.4 16 1 0 211 16.2 24 0 1 230 17.7 29 0 0 265 20.4 29 0 0 289 22.2 34 0 0 295 22.7 31 0 0 280 23.3 33 1 0 326 25.1 36 1 0 337 25.9 39 0 0 321 26.8 38 1 0 358 27.5 TD 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0
Avg 18.9 15.1 12.5 11.1 10.4 10.1 9.3 8.5 7.9 7.5 4.8 4.5
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TOTAL OFFENSE Games Ryan Mallett, AR 13 Tim Tebow, UF 14 Stephen Garcia, SC 13 J. Crompton, UT 13 Jevan Snead, OM 13 Joe Cox, UGA 13 Jordan Jefferson, LSU 12 Chris Todd, AU 13 Greg McElroy, UA 14 Larry Smith, VU 9 PASSING EFF. Tim Tebow, UF Ryan Mallett, ARK Chris Todd, AU Greg McElroy, UA Chris Relf, MSU Jordan Jefferson, LSU Joe Cox, UGA J. Crompton, UT Jevan Snead, OM Stephen Garcia, SC
G 14 13 13 14 10 12 13 13 13 13
RECEIVING Shay Hodge, OM A.J. Green, UGA A. Hernandez, UF Darvin Adams, AU Brandon LaFell, LSU T. Tolliver, LSU Gerald Jones, UT Greg Childs, ARK R. Cooper, UF Alshon Jeffery, SC
G Recp. Yds 13 70 1,135 10 53 808 14 68 850 13 60 997 13 57 792 13 53 735 12 46 680 13 48 894 14 51 961 13 46 763
PUNTING Drew Butler, UGA Tyler Campbell, OM Chas Henry, UF Brett Upson, VU Chad Cunningham, UT Spencer Lanning, SC P.J. Fitzgerald, UA Clinton Durst, AU Derek Helton, LSU Ryan Tydlacka, UK PUNT RETURNS T. Holliday, LSU Javier Arenas, UA Randall Cobb, UK Prince Miller, UGA Marshay Green, OM B. James, UF Alex Washington, VU
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C 213 225 198 198 22 182 185 224 191 239
Plays 461 531 552 428 403 362 408 372 379 312 Att 314 403 328 325 41 296 331 384 351 432
Yds 3,595 3,805 3,048 2,748 2,733 2,556 2,337 2,496 2,591 1,339 INT 5 7 6 4 3 7 15 13 20 10
No. 56 43 34 81 55 69 58 64 46 64 No. 20 32 24 19 26 33 25
Yds/G 276.5 271.8 234.5 211.4 210.2 196.6 194.8 192.0 185.1 148.8
Yds. 2,895 3,624 2,612 2,508 283 2,166 2,584 2,800 2,632 2,862
TD 8 6 5 10 11 3 4 7 9 6
RUSHING Anthony Dixon, MSU Mark Ingram, UA Ben Tate, AU M. Hardesty, UT D. McCluster, OM Derrick Locke, UK Warren Norman, VU Tim Tebow, UF Caleb King, UGA T. Richardson, UA
TD 21 30 22 17 5 17 24 27 20 17
Yds/G Rec/G 87.3 5.38 80.8 5.30 60.7 4.86 76.7 4.62 60.9 4.38 56.5 4.08 56.7 3.83 68.8 3.69 68.6 3.64 58.7 3.54
Yds. 2,691 1,890 1,476 3,488 2,313 2,890 2,407 2,612 1,842 2,557 Yds. 362 493 308 226 264 244 118
Effic. 164.2 152.5 145.7 140.5 137.2 137.2 136.3 136.0 124.8 119.3
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Avg. 48.1 44.0 43.4 43.1 42.1 41.9 41.5 40.8 40.0 40.0 Avg. 18.1 15.4 12.8 11.9 10.2 7.4 4.7
G 11 14 13 13 13 12 12 14 10 14
Att 257 271 263 282 181 195 145 217 114 145
Yards 1,391 1,658 1,362 1,345 1,169 907 783 910 594 751
INTERCEPTIONS Mark Barron, UA C. Broomfield, MSU Sam Maxwell, UK Walter McFadden, AU Javier Arenas, UA Myron Lewis, VU J. Banks, MSU C. Mitchell, MSU Reshad Jones, UGA J. Haden, UF SCORING (KICK) Lee Tiffin, UA Mark Ingram, UA Alex Tejada, ARK C. Sturgis, UF Blair Walsh, UGA Wes Byrum, AU Randall Cobb, UK Joshua Shene, OM Anthony Dixon, MSU Josh Jasper, LSU FIELD GOALS Lee Tiffin, UA C. Sturgis, UF Blair Walsh, UGA Ryan Fowler, VU Spencer Lanning, SC Josh Jasper, LSU Alex Tejada, ARK Wes Byrum, AU Joshua Shene, OM D. DePasquale, MSU KICKOFF RETURNS D. Washington, AU Javier Arenas, UA Derrick Locke, UK Leon Berry, MSU Warren Norman, VU David Oku, UT B. James, UF Brandon Boykin, UGA Dennis Johnson, ARK Jesse Grandy, OM
TD 0 20 0 0 0 0 15 0 12 0 G 14 14 13 12 13 13 13 13 13 9
Avg. TD Yds/G 5.4 12 126.5 6.1 17 118.4 5.2 10 104.8 4.8 13 103.5 6.5 8 89.9 4.7 6 75.6 5.4 3 65.2 4.2 14 65.0 5.2 7 59.4 5.2 8 53.6
No. 7 6 6 6 5 4 4 4 4 4
Yds. TD Long 125 1 77 118 2 64 92 1 56 154 2 100 25 0 22 50 0 29 145 2 100 131 1 71 89 0 59 20 0 20
FG 30 0 16 22 20 15 0 15 0 17
XP 42 0 58 44 42 54 0 43 0 34
FG 30 22 20 16 17 17 16 15 15 10 No. 16 19 23 38 40 33 29 38 40 29
Pts. Pts./G 132 9.4 120 8.6 106 8.2 110 7.9 102 7.8 99 7.6 90 7.5 88 6.8 72 6.5 85 6.5
FGA 35 30 22 21 20 20 22 16 20 12 Yds. 497 551 639 1,015 1,050 863 756 988 1,031 746
Pct. 85.7 73.3 90.9 76.2 85.0 85.0 72.7 93.8 75.0 83.3 TD 1 0 1 1 3 0 1 3 1 2
FG/G 2.14 1.57 1.54 1.33 1.31 1.31 1.23 1.15 1.15 1.11 Avg. 31.1 29.0 27.8 26.7 26.2 26.2 26.1 26.0 25.8 25.7
The Last Time IN A SINGLE GAME THAT GEORGIA HAD...
30 or more first downs – Kentucky 2002 (33) 25–29 first downs – Vanderbilt 2008 (25) 11–15 first downs - Tennessee 2009 (13) 10 or fewer first downs – Virginia Tech 2006 (9) 500 or more yards rushing – South Carolina 1974 (502) 400 or more yards rushing – Vanderbilt 1990 (414) 300–399 yards rushing –Georgia Tech 2009 (339) 51–100 yards rushing – Tennessee 2009 (89) 50 or fewer yards rushing - LSU 2009 (45) Two 100–yard rushers – Georgia Tech 2009 – Ealey (183) & C. King (166) 400 or more yards passing – Ga. Tech 2008 (407) 300–399 yards passing – Arkansas 2009 (375) 51–100 yards passing – Georgia Tech 2009 (76) 50 or fewer yards passing – Auburn 1990 (28) Zero yards passing – Auburn 1976 Two 100–yard passers – Kentucky 2002 – Greene (251) & Shockley (102) Two 100–yard receivers – Auburn 2005 – Massaquoi (108) & Pope (102) 100–yard rusher & receiver – Kentucky 2008 – Moreno (123) & Massaquoi (191) 600 or more yards total offense – Vanderbilt 2002 (606) 500–599 yards total offense – Arkansas 2009 (530) 150 or fewer yards total offense – Clemson 1990 (131) 100 or more plays total offense – Kentucky 1967 (105) 70–79 points – Northeast Louisiana 1994 (70) 60–69 points – Kentucky 2004 (62) Zero points – Alabama 1995 (31–0) Five or more rushing TDs – C. Michigan 2008 (5) Five or more passing TDs – Arkansas 2009 (5) Both Returned a punt & a kick–off for TDs – Tennessee 2006 Recorded a safety – Tennessee 2009 (Z. Renner blocked punt into endzone) Both Blocked a punt & a field goal – Texas A&M 2009 Both Recovered & Returned Fumbles for TDs – Virginia 2000 Zero punts – Georgia Tech 2009 Zero penalties – Northeast Louisiana 1997 Zero penalties & zero turnovers – Northeast Louisiana 1997
IN A SINGLE GAME THAT A GEORGIA PLAYER...
Rushed 45 or more times – Herschel Walker vs. Florida 1981 (47) Rushed 30–44 times – Knowshon Moreno vs. Florida (33) Rushed for over 250 yards – Herschel Walker vs. Ole Miss 1981 (265) Rushed for 200–249 yards – Verron Haynes vs. Ga. Tech 2001 (207) Rushed for 150–199 yards –Washaun Ealey vs. Ga Tech 2009 (183) Had a run of 80 yards or more – Richard Samuel vs. Arkansas 2009 (80) Had a run of 50–79 yards – Caleb King vs. Georgia Tech 2009 (75) Attempted 60 or more passes – Cory Phillips vs. Ga. Tech 2000 (62) Attempted 50–59 passes – Quincy Carter vs. Ga. Tech 1999 (55) Attempted 40–49 passes – Matthew Stafford vs. Alabama 2008 (42) Completed 30 or more passes – Cory Phillips vs. Ga. Tech 2000 (36) Completed 25–29 passes – Matthew Stafford vs. Tennessee 2008 (25) Passed for 400 yards or more – Matthew Stafford vs. Ga. Tech 2008 (407) Passed for 350–399 yards – Joe Cox vs. Arkansas 2009 (375) Caught 10 or more passes – Mohamed Massaquoi vs. Ga. Tech 2008 (11) Caught for 200 or more yards – Fred Gibson vs. Kentucky 2001 (201) Caught for 150–199 yards – A.J. Green vs Arizona State 2009 (153) Caught for 100–149 yards – Tavarres King vs. Kentucky 2009 (109) Had 400 yards total offense – David Greene vs. Kentucky 2001 (405) Scored four or more TDs – Robert Edwards vs. Florida 1997 (4) Scored three TDs – Mohamed Massquoi vs Ga. Tech 2008 Rushed for four TDs – Robert Edwards vs. Florida 1997 Rushed for three TDs – Knowshon Moreno vs. Kentucky 2008 Passed for four or more TDs – Joe Cox vs. Arkansas 2009 (5) Passed for three TDs – Joe Cox vs. Kentucky 2009 Caught three TD passes – Mohamed Massquoi vs Ga. Tech 2008 Caught two TD passes – Aron White vs. Texas A&M 2009 Rushed for and received a TD – Caleb King vs. Vanderbilt 2009 Kicked four or more FGs – Blair Walsh vs. Tennessee 2008 (4) Blocked a PAT – DeAngelo Tyson vs. South Carolina 2009 Blocked a FG – Geno Atkins vs. Texas A&M 2009 Blocked a FG & a PAT in a game – Jamie Henderson vs. Vanderbilt 2000 Blocked a punt –Bacarri Rambo vs. Texas A&M 2009 Returned a punt for a TD – Prince Miller vs. Alabama 2008 (92) Returned a blocked punt for a TD – CJ Byrd vs. UAB 2006 (12) Returned a kickoff for a TD – Brandon Boykin vs. Texas A&M 2009 Returned an int. for a TD – Bacarri Rambo vs. Tennessee 2009 Recovered a fumble for a TD – Marcus Howard vs. Hawai’i (2007) Returned a fumble for a TD – Tony Taylor vs. Ga. Tech 2006 (29) Returned a PAT for two points – Tim Wansley vs. Vanderbilt 2000 (86) Attempted a two–point cov. –LSU 2009 (Joe Cox pass failed) Attempted an onside kick – Blair Walsh vs. Florida 2008 (unsuccessful) Attempted a fake punt – G. Ely–Kelso vs. Kentucky 2005 (34 yard rush/1st down)
Attempted a fake FG – Quincy Carter vs. Auburn 1998 (int. in end zone) Scored 10–14 points kicking – Blair Walsh vs. Georgia Tech 2009 (12) Scored 15 or more points kicking – Billy Bennett vs. Ga. Tech 2002 (15) Kicked a 60–yard FG – Kevin Butler vs. Clemson 1984 (60) Kicked a 50–yard FG – Blair Walsh vs. Auburn 2009 (51) Missed or had a PAT kick blocked – Andrew Jensen vs. Texas A&M 2009 Threw five interceptions – Quincy Carter vs. South Carolina 2000 (5) Intercepted two passes – Darryl Gamble vs. LSU 2008 (returned both for TDs) Intercepted three passes – Tra Battle vs. Auburn 2006 Recovered two fumbles – Terreal Bierria vs. Florida 2001 Had three or more sacks – Marcus Howard vs. Hawai’i 2007 (3) Had four or more TFLs – Charles Johnson vs. South Carolina 2006 (4) Had a 70–yard punt – Drew Butler vs. Oklahoma State 2009 (75) Had a 60–69 yard punt – Drew Butler vs. Florida 2009 (61)
IN A SINGLE GAME THAT AN OPPOSING TEAM HAD...
30 or more first downs – Kentucky 2001 (30) 25–29 first downs - Texas A&M 2009 (26) 10 or fewer first downs – Tennessee Tech 2009 (8) 400 or more yards rushing – Ga. Tech 2008 (409) 300–399 yards rushing – West Virginia 2005 (382) 250–299 yards rushing – Georgia Southern 2004 (294) 11–50 yards rushing – Michigan State 2008 (31) 10 or fewer yards rushing – Tennessee 2008 (1) Negative yards rushing – Tennessee Tech 2009 (–13) Two 100–yard rushers – Ga. Tech 2008 – Jones (214) & Dwyer (144) 500 or more yards passing – Kentucky 2000 (528) 400–499 yards passing – Arkansas 2009 (408) 350–399 yards passing – Texas A&M 2009 (362) 50 or fewer yards passing – Ga. Tech 2008 (19) Zero yards passing – Cal State Fullerton 1992 Four or more TD rushes – Ga. Tech 2008 (5) Four or more TD passes – Arkansas 2009 (5) Two 100–yard passers – Hawai’i 2007 – Brennan (169) & Graunke (142) Two 100–yard receivers – Troy 2007 – Banks (102) & Jernigan (102) 600 or more yards of total offense – Kentucky 2000 (620) 500–599 yards of total offense – West Virginia 2005 (502) 50 or more points – Tennessee 2006 (51) 40–49 points – Florida 2009 (41) Zero points – Tennessee Tech 2009 (38-0) More than 10 fumbles – Cal State Fullerton 1992 (13, lost 5) Recorded a safety – South Carolina 2009 (snap went out back of end zone) Blocked a punt – Kentucky 2008 (B. Mimbs, punter) Blocked a FG – Auburn 2008 (B. Walsh, kicker)
IN A SINGLE GAME THAT AN OPPOSING PLAYER...
Rushed 40 or more times – Carnell Williams of Auburn 2001 (41) Rushed 35–39 times – Kenny Irons of Auburn 2005 (37) Rushed 30–34 times – Travis Stephens of Tennessee 2001 (30) Rushed for 200 or more yards – Roddy Jones of Ga. Tech 2008 (214) Rushed for 150–199 yards – Kenny Irons of Auburn 2005 (179) Had a run of 80 yards or more – Justin Vincent of LSU 2003–SEC (87) Had a run of 50–79 yards – Roddy Jones of Ga. Tech 2008 (62) Attempted 60 or more passes – Drew Brees of Purdue 1999 (60) Attempted 50–59 passes – Jerrod Johnson of Texas A&M 2009 (58) Attempted 45–49 passes – Omar Haugabook of Troy 2007 (45) Completed 40 or more passes – Tim Couch of Kentucky 1997 (41) Completed 35–39 passes – Rick Clausen of Tennessee 2005 (36) Passed for 500 or more yards – Jared Lorenzen of Kentucky 2000 (528) Passed for 400–499 yards – Ryan Mallett of Arkansas 2009 (408) Passed for 350–399 yards – Jerrod Johnson of Texas A&M (362) Caught 15 or more passes – Keith Edwards of Vanderbilt 1983 (17) Caught 10–14 passes – Jason Rivers of Hawai’i 2007 (10) Caught for 200 or more yards – Ronney Daniels of Auburn 1999 (249) Caught for 100–199 yards – Jeff Fuller of Texas A&M 2009 (102) Scored four TDs – James Whalen of Kentucky 1999 (4) Rushed for three or more TDs – Randall Cobb of Kentucky 2008 (3) Returned a punt for a TD – Marvin Jackson of Arkansas 2001 (74) Returned a blocked punt for a TD – Thad Ward of Central Florida 1999 (16) Recovered a punt for a TD – Antonio Wardlaw of Tennessee 2006 Returned a kickoff for a TD – Demond Washington of Auburn 2009 (99) Returned an interception for a TD – Brandon Spikes of Florida 2009 (5) Recovered a fumble for a TD – Joe Bock of Virginia 1979 Returned a fumble for a TD – Ray McDonald of Florida 2006 (9) Attempted a fake punt - B. Upson of Vanderbilt 2009 (7 yard rush/ 1st down) Attempted a fake FG – Lones Seiber of Kentucky 2003 (–4 yard rush) Scored 10 points kicking – Alex Tejada of Arkansas (10) Kicked a 50–yard FG – Colt David of LSU 2008 (51) Intercepted two passes – A.J. Jones of Florida 2009
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2009 Game Summaries
#9 OKLAHOMA STATE
Sept. 5, 2009 • Boone Pickens Stadium – Stillwater, Okla. The 13th ranked Bulldogs dropped their season opener to 9th ranked Oklahoma State 24-10 in front of a record crowd of 53,012 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., and a nationally televised audience on ABC to start off the year 0-1 for the first time under Mark Richt. Quarterback Joe Cox began his second career start in fine fashion as he led the Bulldogs on a 10-play 80-yard touchdown drive to open the game. Cox found Michael Moore in the right corner of the end zone from four yards out to put Georgia up 7-0, and that was the last time Georgia would see pay dirt. Cox finished the day 15 for 30 for 162 yards with one touchdown and one interception. A.J. Green led the team in receiving with 4 catches for 52 yards while Richard Samuel took care of Georgia’s rushing attack with 87 yards on 20 carries. Oklahoma State scored 10 points in the final minutes of the first half. A 46-yard pass from Zac Robinson to Dez Bryant tied the game and the Cowboys took the lead on a field goal after Georgia turned the ball over at their own 5-yard line. The Georgia defense held OSU to -5 yards on the first three plays forcing the field goal. The Bulldogs defense, led by linebackers Rennie Curran and Marcus Dowtin, held the Oklahoma State passing attack to just 135 yards on the day but it wasn’t enough as OSU’s Robinson took the Cowboys down the field on the opening drive of the second half to go up 17-7 on a Robinson quarterback sneak. Georgia sophomore kicker Blair Walsh cut the Cowboys led to 1710 on a career-long 53-yard field goal midway through the third quarter. However, OSU’s Robinson connected with Dez Bryant on a 12-yard pass in the 4th quarter to seal the game for the Cowboys. The loss was the first season-opening loss for head coach Mark Richt, and was Georgia’s first opening day loss since they fell to Southern Mississippi 11-7 in 1996.
Georgia 7 Oklahoma State 0
“I felt like our boys played hard. I don’t know if we did everything
exactly right or the way it should be done, but the effort was there. I am also proud of our Bulldog fans. I thought they did a good job of hanging in
there until the very end. Even at the end they stuck around cheering; that’s the sign of a great fan base.”
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GA-Michael Moore 4 yd pass from Joe Cox (Blair Walsh kick), 9:42 1Q OSU-Dez Bryant 46 yd pass from Zac Robinson (Dan Bailey kick), 2:24 2Q OSU-Dan Bailey 28 yd field goal, 0:05 2Q OSU-Zac Robinson 1 yd run (Dan Bailey kick), 11:26 3Q GA-Blair Walsh 53 yd field goal, 6:49 3Q OSU-Dez Bryant 12 yd pass from Zac Robinson (Dan Bailey kick), 7:59 4Q Game Statistics UGA First Downs 16 Rushing: Att.-Yards 30-95 Passing: Comp.-Att.-Yds.-Int 15-30-162-1 Total Plays-Total Net Yards 60-257 Fumbles: Number-Lost 2-2 Penalties: Number-Yards 7-58 Punts: Number-Yards (Avg.) 6-342 (57.0) Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 4-65 Time of Possession 26:17 Third Down Conversions 4-of-12 Fourth Down Conversions 0-of-1 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 Rushing UGA-Samuel OSU-Hunter
STATISTICAL LEADERS Att. Yds. TD 20 87 0 23 75 0
OSU 17 46-172 11-22-135-0 68-307 0-0 15-106 7-350 (50.0) 3-101 33:43 6-of-15 1-of-1 2-9 Long 19 9
Passing UGA-Cox OSU-Robinson
Att. 30 22
Comp. 15 11
Yds. 162 135
TD 1 2
Receiving UGA-Green OSU-Hunter Punting UGA-Butler OSU-Sharp
Rec. 4 4
Yds. 52 23
TD 0 0
Long 29 11
No. 6 7
Yds. 342 350
Avg. 57.0 50.0
Long 75 61
Tackles UGA-Curran UGA-Dowtin OSU-Antoine
UT 7 7 6
AT 1 1 1
Tot. 8 8 7
Worth Noting…
Coach Mark Richt said…
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• Game captains were Joe Cox, Rennie Curran, Jeff Owens and Demarcus Dobbs. • Georgia’s first season opener outside the southeast in 51 years. • Georgia experienced its first season-opening loss under Richt. He was 8-0. The Bulldogs are now 88-25-3 all-time in season openers. • Georgia experienced its first non-conference road loss in an opponent’s stadium for Georgia under Richt, falling to 6-1. • Georgia punter Drew Butler had six punts for an average of 57 yards. This marks the second best average for a single game in Georgia history. The record is held by Bobby Walden of 63.0 yards versus Texas in 1958 on three punts. • Georgia place kicker Blair Walsh kicked a career-long 53-yard field goal in the third quarter.
2009 Game Summaries
SOUTH CAROLINA
Sept. 12, 2009 • Sanford Stadium – Athens, Ga. he Georgia Bulldogs outlasted the South Carolina Gamecocks T 41-37 Saturday night under the lights in Athens, in front of a raucous home crowd of 92,746 fans at Sanford Stadium. The game ended on an incomplete tipped pass from South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia on the Bulldogs four yard line. Sophomore linebacker Rennie Curran was responsible for the deflection and let the play cap his personal best, as he finished with fifteen tackles in addition to his late game heroics. The game got off to a fast and furious start in the first quarter, as South Carolina and Georgia matched touchdowns with the Gamecocks engineering a scoring drive off of an A.J. Green fumble for Georgia, and sophomore defensive back Brandon Boykin’s own answer. Boykin took a kickoff back 100 yards for a score and new Sanford Stadium longest play record, and would complement his efforts with a second quarter interception of Garcia. The Bulldogs didn’t just look to Boykin for big plays, however, as freshman defensive back Branden Smith made the most of an appearance on the offensive side of the ball with a 61 yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Georgia would also get offensive help from some more familiar names in the second quarter, as running back Richard Samuel found his way into the endzone, along with A.J. Green on a nine yard reception from quarterback Joe Cox. Cox would have two touchdown passes on the night, with senior Michael Moore serving as the recipient of another in the third quarter. Cox’s third touchdown pass of the evening went the wrong direction, as Gamecock linebacker Eric Norwood intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter and returned it for a touchdown. However, the extra point was blocked by Georgia defensive tackle DeAngelo Tyson, proving to be an important play as South Carolina was then forced to execute an unsuccessful touchdown drive to end the game. Cox finished 17 of 24 for 201 yards and two touchdowns to go along with one interception. Smith’s 61 yard run was enough to propel him to the top of Georgia’s rushing leaderboard for the night, equaling Richard Samuel with 65 yards and one touchdown. A.J. Green hauled in six passes for 86 yards and a touchdown. Rennie Curran led all tacklers with fifteen stops, and safety Reshad Jones and linebacker Darryl Gamble each contributed with nine. Sophomore kicker Blair Walsh added to Georgia’s scoring total with two field goals of 50 and 42 yards, and connected on five successful extra point attempts.
South Carolina 17 Georgia 14
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5 7
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SC-Tori Gurley 6 yd pass from Stephen Garcia (Spencer Lanning kick), 9:51 1Q GA-Brandon Boykin 100 yd kickoff return (Blair Walsh kick), 9:37 1Q SC-Brian Maddox 13 yd pass from S. Garcia (S. Lanning kick), 5:58 1Q SC-S. Lanning 21 yd field goal, 5:07 1Q GA-Richard Samuel 1 yd run (B. Walsh kick), 1:56 1Q GA-Branden Smith 61 yd run (B. Walsh kick), 14:04 2Q GA-B. Walsh 50 yd field goal, 12:31 2Q SC-S. Lanning 39 yd field goal, 8:21 2Q SC-S. Lanning 22 yd field goal, 2:29 2Q GA-A.J. Green 9 yd pass from Joe Cox (B. Walsh kick), 0:09 2Q GA-Michael Moore 4 yd pass from J. Cox (B. Walsh kick), 9:04 3Q SC-S. Lanning 35 yd field goal, 5:30 3Q SC-TEAM safety, 2:50 3Q SC-S. Lanning 34 yd field goal, 13:21 4Q SC-Eric Norwood 35 yd interception return (S. Lanning kick blocked), 12:56 4Q GA-B. Walsh 42 yd field goal, 6:20 4Q Game Statistics USC First Downs 26 Rushing: Att.-Yards 30-114 Passing: Comp.-Att.-Yds.-Int 31-53-313-1 Total Plays-Total Net Yards 83-427 Fumbles: Number-Lost 2-0 Penalties: Number-Yards 11-98 Punts: Number-Yards (Avg.) 2-85 (42.5) Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 7-158 Time of Possession 34:21 Third Down Conversions 6-of-17 Fourth Down Conversions 3-of-4 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-21 Rushing USC-Garcia UGA-Samuel UGA-Smith
STATISTICAL LEADERS Att. Yds. TD 10 42 0 15 65 1 2 65 1
UGA 16 29-107 17-24-201-1 53-308 3-2 13-108 1-37 (37.0) 7-252 25:39 5-of-9 0-of-1 2-16 Long 18 11 61
Passing USC-Garcia UGA-Cox
Att. 53 24
Comp. 31 17
Yds. 313 201
TD 2 2
Receiving USC-Saunders UGA-Green Punting USC-Lanning UGA-Butler
Rec. 8 6
Yds. 96 86
TD 0 1
Long 20 34
No. 2 1
Yds. 85 37
Avg. 42.5 37.0
Long 46 37
Tackles USC-Stewart UGA-Curran
UT 7 9
AT 4 6
Tot. 11 15
Worth Noting… Coach Mark Richt said…
“There’s probably 100 good things and 100 bad things, but the most
important thing is that we got that first victory and that first SEC victory, which is so key and so critical. We did what we had to do to win this game.
It could have gone either way, and I’m glad it went our way. I will enjoy this victory.”
• Game captains were Joe Cox, Rennie Curran, Kade Weston and Prince Miller • Sophomore defensive back Brandon Boykin set a school record and had the longest scoring play for Georgia in Sanford Stadium history after returning a kickoff 100 yards in the first quarter. • 78 combined points was the most in the UGA-USC series since 1970 when the teams had 86; a 52-34 Bulldog win in Athens. • Georgia set a school record with 252 kickoff return yards breaking the previous mark of 190 yards versus Kentucky in 1977.
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ARKANSAS
Sept. 19, 2009 • Razorback Stadium – Fayetteville, Ark. The Georgia football team outmatched the hosting Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, September 19th, by a score of 52 to 41 in front of a sell-out crowd of 74,210 at Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Georgia’s scoring total was their highest output on the season, and propelled them to a 2-1 record. The Bulldogs were led by a career best day from quarterback Joe Cox, who threw a school record tying five touchdown passes to go along with 375 yards through the air. Like the script from the previous game versus South Carolina, Georgia found itself in an early 21-10 hole after two turnovers gave the Razorbacks two touchdowns. However, running back Richard Samuel, himself guilty of a first quarter transgression, atoned for his fumble by rocketing his way to an 80-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter. A 25-yard touchdown strike to A.J. Green with just under two minutes remaining in the first half would give the Bulldogs a lead they would relinquish two more times in a true seesaw battle on their way to victory. Cox was not the only Bulldog to have a career night, as freshmen Orson Charles and Tavarres King each caught their first touchdowns on 44 and 50 yard strikes, respectively. A.J. Green also has two scores and tight end Aron White had one to help add to the Bulldogs’ high offensive total. Running back Caleb King saw his first action on the season in a return from a hamstring injury and added 59 yards on the ground to go with Samuel’s 104 and touchdown. Linebacker Rennie Curran paved the way for the Georgia defense with 11 tackles, while defensive end Justin Houston added seven in his first action on the season.
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“We certainly know how to keep things exciting. I was happy with
the way our guys went out and competed. I’m so thankful for the heart and spirit of this football team, and it was a spirited victory tonight. I still don’t feel like we’ve reached our full potential, but we’re getting there.”
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Game Statistics UGA First Downs 20 Rushing: Att.-Yards 36-155 Passing: Comp.-Att.-Yds.-Int 18-26-375-1 Total Plays-Total Net Yards 62-530 Fumbles: Number-Lost 2-2 Penalties: Number-Yards 14-93 Punts: Number-Yards (Avg.) 4-221 (55.2) Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 8-167 Time of Possession 31:52 Third Down Conversions 5-of-13 Fourth Down Conversions 1-of-1 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-9
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STATISTICAL LEADERS Att. Yds. TD 16 104 1 8 59 0
ARK 17 24-77 21-39-408-0 63-485 2-1 11-100 7-261 (37.3) 5-142 28:08 3-of-14 1-of-2 1-9 Long 80 23
Passing UGA-Cox ARK-Mallett
Att. 26 39
Comp. 18 21
Yds. 375 408
TD 5 5
Receiving UGA-Green ARK-Childs Punting UGA-Butler ARK-Breeding
Rec. 7 5
Yds. 137 140
TD 2 2
Long 29 40
No. 4 7
Yds. 221 261
Avg. 55.2 37.3
Long 64 50
Tackles UGA-Curran ARK-Harris ARK-Davis
UT 4 5 1
AT 7 3 7
Tot. 11 8 8
Worth Noting…
15 17
AR-Joe Adams 18 yd pass from Ryan Mallett (Alex Tejada kick), 12:23 1Q GA-Aron White 21 yd pass from Joe Cox (Blair Walsh kick), 9:56 1Q AR-Jarius Wright 48 yd pass from R. Mallett (A. Tejada kick), 9:37 1Q GA-B. Walsh 35 yd field goal, 2:26 1Q AR-Greg Childs 30 yd pass from R. Mallett (A. Tejada kick), 0:13 1Q GA- Richard Samuel 80 yd run (B. Walsh kick), 10:56 2Q GA-A.J. Green 25 yd pas from J. Cox (B. Walsh kick), 1:51 2Q GA-B. Walsh 37 yd field goal, 0:00 2Q AR-G. Childs 40 yd pass from R. Mallett (A. Tejada kick), 9:37 3Q GA-Tavarres King 50 yd pass from J. Cox (B. Walsh kick), 7:51 3Q AR-D.J. Williams 2 yd pass from R. Mallett (A. Tejada kick), 5:15 3Q GA-Orson Charles 44 yd pass from J. Cox (A.J. Green pass from J. Cox), 4:34 3Q AR-A. Tejada 23 yd field goal, 1:20 3Q GA-A.J. Green 28 yd pass from J. Cox (B. Walsh kick), 10:46 4Q AR-A. Tejada 23 yd field goal, 7:21 4Q GA-B. Walsh 31 yd field goal, 2:10 4Q
Rushing UGA-Samuel ARK-Smith
Coach Mark Richt said…
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• Game captains were Brandon Boykin, Rennie Curran, Ty Frix, Clint Boling and DeAngelo Tyson. • Sophomore TB Richard Samuel scampered a career-long 80 yards for a TD in the second quarter. It was the longest rushing TD for a Bulldog since 2007 when Knowshon Moreno went 80 yards versus Troy. • Senior QB Joe Cox had a career night, going 18- for-26 for 375 yards and 5 TDs. Cox tied a school record shared by Matthew Stafford, D.J. Shockley and David Greene with 5 TD passes in a game.
2009 Game Summaries
ARIZONA STATE
Sept. 26, 2009 • Sanford Stadium – Athens, Ga. The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 20-17 in front of a rain-soaked Sanford Stadium crowd of 92,746 on a last second field goal by kicker Blair Walsh. The win raised Georgia’s record to 3-1 (2-0 SEC) and provided some much needed relief for fans who had stayed to watch the game despite torrential pre-game conditions. Offensively, Georgia was led by wide receiver A.J. Green, who hauled in eleven receptions for 153 yards and one touchdown. Besides his impressive numbers in the box score, Green wowed Georgia fans with several spectacular catches, but perhaps his most impressive play came in the form of a game saving block of an Arizona State field goal attempt that would’ve given the Sun Devils the lead with 4:31 remaining in the game. The Bulldogs jumped out to an early 14-3 lead with scores on a career long 56 yard touchdown reception by Green from quarterback Joe Cox and a two yard touchdown run from fullback Fred Munzenmaier. The Sun Devils took the lead 17-14 with 5:25 remaining in the third quarter after a Dimitri Nance touchdown run and a 47 yard interception return by safety Jarrell Holman, the first of his two interceptions of Joe Cox on the evening. Georgia evened the score with 14:53 left in the 4th after a 21 yard Blair Walsh field goal, and would maintain that tie until Walsh’s game-terminating kick. Quarterback Joe Cox was 17 of 31 through the air for 242 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in his third consecutive victory as the Georgia starter. Caleb King added 55 yards rushing on eleven carries to lead all Bulldog rushers. Linebacker Rennie Curran had his fourth consecutive game leading Georgia tackles with six stops, and redshirt freshman safety Baccarri Rambo secured the Dogs’ second interception on the year in the second quarter.
Arizona State 3 Georgia 14
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GA-A.J. Green 56 yd pass from Joe Cox (Blair Walsh kick), 6:45 1Q AS-Bobby Wenzig 43 yd field goal, 3:23 1Q GA-Fred Munzenmaier 2 yd run (B. Walsh kick), 0:51 1Q AS-Dimitri Nance 6 yd pass from Danny Sullivan (B. Wenzig kick), 6:39 3Q AS-Jarrell Holman 47 yd interception return (B. Wenzig kick), 5:25 3Q GA-B. Walsh 21 yd field goal, 14:53 4Q GA-B. Walsh 37 yd field goal, 0:00 4Q Game Statistics ASU First Downs 14 Rushing: Att.-Yards 28-88 Passing: Comp.-Att.-Yds.-Int 10-32-116-1 Total Plays-Total Net Yards 60-204 Fumbles: Number-Lost 0-0 Penalties: Number-Yards 8-74 Punts: Number-Yards (Avg.) 7-293 (41.9) Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 3-51 Time of Possession 30:03 Third Down Conversions 4-of-13 Fourth Down Conversions 0-of-0 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 Rushing ASU-Nance UGA-King
STATISTICAL LEADERS Att. Yds. TD 25 92 0 11 55 0
UGA 17 31-92 17-31-242-2 62-334 1-1 7-55 5-201 (40.2) 3-41 29:57 6-of-15 0-of-1 1-10 Long 22 18
Passing ASU-Sullivan UGA-Cox
Att. 32 31
Comp. 10 17
Yds. 116 242
TD 1 1
Receiving ASU-Nance UGA-Green Punting ASU-Hankins UGA-Butler
Rec. 4 8
Yds. 47 153
TD 1 1
Long 23 56
No. 7 5
Yds. 293 201
Avg. 41.9 40.2
Long 69 53
Tackles ASU-Burfict UGA-Curran
UT 3 3
AT 8 3
Tot. 11 6
Worth Noting…
Coach Mark Richt said…
“Every win is a good win. We hate to frazzle everyone’s nerves,
but maybe we’re just trying to get the next team overconfident. I am super proud of our effort, especially on defense. They played lights out. It was an exciting game.”
• Game captains were Joe Cox, Michael Moore, Kade Weston and Drew Butler. • Sophomore PK Blair Walsh nailed a 37-yarder game-winner to lift the Bulldogs past Arizona State 20-17. It was his first career gamewinning kick for the Bulldogs and the first by a Bulldog since Brandon Coutu at Vanderbilt in 2007, also a 37-yarder in a 20-17 win. • Georgia blocked its 10th field goal in the Mark Richt era which began in 2001. It was the first since 2006 when Dale Dixson got one against Colorado. • Georgia trailed 17-14 to start the fourth quarter and registered its 17th comeback victory in the Richt era. Georgia has fallen behind in all four of its games this season and has rallied to win its past three, however the deficits against South Carolina and Arkansas came in the first quarter and were by double digits.
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#4 LSU
Oct. 3, 2009 • Sanford Stadium – Athens, Ga. The Georgia Bulldogs fell to the visiting Louisiana State Tigers on Saturday, losing on a late 33 yard touchdown run by LSU’s Charles Scott in front of a capacity 92,746 stunned Sanford Stadium fans. The loss was Georgia’s first in the Southeastern Conference on the season and dropped their record to 3-2 (2-1). Albeit the losing effort, the game was played very tight by both teams and certainly not devoid of late game heroics and drama. Leading 6-0 at the start of the fourth quarter, LSU could not stop an 18 play, 60 yard drive by the Georgia offense that was punctuated by a one yard Shaun Chapas touchdown reception from quarterback Joe Cox. Leading 7-6, Georgia succumbed to a 13 play, 88 yard drive of LSU’s that ended with a two yard Charles Scott touchdown scamper. After a failed two point conversion, LSU led 12-7 with 2:53 left. Georgia then marched down the field in just 1:38 and regained its lead as A.J. Green hauled in a spectacular 16-yard touchdown pass from Cox, but was flagged for a controversial excessive celebration penalty that would be enforced on the following kickoff. Following a solid return by LSU’s Trindon Holliday, the Tigers took the ultimate lead 20-13 after Scott’s 33 yard scoring rush with 46 seconds remaining. The loss overshadows solid play by the Georgia defense, led by linebacker Rennie Curran who accumulated 16 tackles, and defensive end Justin Houston, who had two of Georgia’s six sacks on the day. Cox finished the afternoon 18-34 with two touchdowns and one interception, and A.J. Green led all receivers with 99 yards on five receptions. Freshman Washaun Ealey led the Bulldogs’ ground game in his first career appearance, netting 33 yards on eight carries.
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“It got wild at the end. They got their chance to take the lead and it
looked like maybe we had time for one more shot. Then we scored so fast and then they scored so fast and we still had some time. It was a little fast and furious there at the end. The bottom line is we didn’t do enough to win
it. We always believe we can win, even to the bitter end, but it just didn’t happen.”
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LSU-Josh Jasper 23 yd field goal, 3:51 1Q LSU-J. Jasper 42 yd field goal, 10:55 2Q GA-Shaun Chapas 1 yd pass from Joe Cox (Blair Walsh kick), 14:15 4Q LSU-Charles Scott 2 yd run (Jordan Jefferson rush failed), 2:53 4Q GA-A.J. Green 16 yd pass from J. Cox (J. Cox pass failed), 1:09 4Q LSU-Charles Scott 33 yd run (Brandon LaFell pass from J. Jefferson), 0:46 4Q Game Statistics LSU First Downs 19 Rushing: Att.-Yards 45-156 Passing: Comp.-Att.-Yds.-Int 18-27-212-1 Total Plays-Total Net Yards 72-368 Fumbles: Number-Lost 2-0 Penalties: Number-Yards 4-40 Punts: Number-Yards (Avg.) 4-151 (37.8) Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 2-89 Time of Possession 33:10 Third Down Conversions 5-of-14 Fourth Down Conversions 0-of-1 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 Rushing LSU-Scott UGA-Ealey
STATISTICAL LEADERS Att. Yds. TD 19 95 2 8 33 0
UGA 11 24-45 18-34-229-1 58-274 3-0 7-59 7-344 (49.1) 4-48 26:50 7-of-17 1-of-1 6-34 Long 33 8
Passing LSU-Jefferson UGA-Cox
Att. 27 34
Comp. 18 18
Yds. 212 229
TD 0 2
Receiving LSU-Toliver UGA-Green Punting LSU-Helton UGA-Butler
Rec. 6 5
Yds. 76 99
TD 0 1
Long 29 32
No. 3 7
Yds. 112 344
Avg. 37.3 49.1
Long 42 53
Tackles LSU-Coleman UGA-Curran
UT 4 7
AT 1 9
Tot. 5 16
Worth Noting…
Coach Mark Richt said…
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• Game captains were Geno Atkins, Cordy Glenn, A.J. Green and Justin Houston. • Georgia was held scoreless through three quarters for the first time since the Colorado game in 2006. Quarterback Joe Cox came off of the bench to lead the Bulldogs to a 14-13 victory over Colorado. • Georgia’s 18-play touchdown drive in the fourth quarter lasted 7:52. This was the most plays during a TD scoring drive for the Bulldogs since they ran 19 plays covering 87 yards against Tennessee in 1988. That drive lasted 8:45. Today’s scoring drive lasted longer than any TD scoring drive since Georgia scored a TD in 8:33 on 16 plays against Kentucky in 1997. • Georgia held LSU to just three points during the Tigers’ first three trips to the Red Zone and 10 points total in four trips. Georgia’s first stop came on an interception by sophomore Brandon Boykin in the first quarter. Georgia also held LSU on a fourth-and-1 late in the second quarter on Georgia’s 10-yard line. The Bulldogs have held opponents to nine field goals in 20 trips to the Red Zone.
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TENNESSEE
Oct. 10, 2009 • Neyland Stadium – Knoxville, Tenn. The Georgia Bulldogs (3-3, 2-2 SEC) suffered a 45-19 defeat at the hands of the Tennessee Volunteers (3-3, 1-2) on Saturday, October 10 in front of 103,261 fans at Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium. The loss was the Bulldogs’ second consecutive and gave first year Tennessee head coach Lane Kiffin his first victory over a Southeastern Conference opponent. The game was Georgia’s worst offensive output on the season, as the Bulldog offense failed to reach the end zone during the contest. As stagnant as the Georgia offense may have been, the Dogs’ special teams certainly did their part, contributing 12 points to Georgia’s tally of 19. Sophomore cornerback Brandon Boykin returned a kickoff 100-yards for the second time this season, tying the game at 7 with 12:56 left in the second quarter. Kicker Blair Walsh would tie his career long with a 52yard field goal later in the second quarter, and sophomore split end Zach Renner blocked his third career punt out of the end zone for a safety to tie the Georgia record late in the second quarter. The Bulldogs went into the half down 21-12 but the second half belonged to Tennessee as the Bulldogs were unable to put any points on the board other than a 28-yard Bacarri Rambo interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter. Tennessee running backs Montario Hardesty and Bryce Brown added second half touchdown runs and wide receiver Gerald Jones added a touchdown reception from quarterback Jonathan Crompton, his second of the game. Crompton finished the day 20 of 27 for 310 yards, with four touchdowns and one interception. Georgia quarterback Joe Cox finished his day 19 of 34 for 146 yards and two interceptions. Freshman tailback Carlton Thomas led Georgia’s ground game with three carries for 30 yards, and sophomore receiver A.J. Green led the Bulldogs in receiving, as he has done every game thus far this season, with eight catches for 60 yards. Linebacker Rennie Curran had eight tackles for the Georgia defense, while Rambo added four to go along with his defensive touchdown in the losing effort.
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UT-Gerald Jones 6 yd pass from Jonathan Crompton (Daniel Lincoln kick), 13:10 2Q GA-Brandon Boykin 100 yd kickoff return (Blair Walsh kick), 12:56 2Q UT-Denarius Moore 33 yd pass from J. Crompton (D. Lincoln kick), 11:29 2Q GA-B. Walsh 52 yd field goal, 5:36 2Q UT-Marsalis Teague 5 yd pass from J. Crompton (D. Lincoln kick), 2:40 2Q GA-TEAM safety, 0:23 2Q UT-D. Lincoln 30 yd field goal, 10:15 3Q GA-Bacarri Rambo 28 yd interception return (B. Walsh kick), 8:21 3Q UT-Montario Hardesty 39 yd run (D. Lincoln kick), 4:06 3Q UT-G. Jones 51 yd pass from J. Crompton (D. Lincoln kick), 0:59 3Q UT-Bryce Brown 1 yd run (D. Lincoln kick), 7:48 4Q Game Statistics UGA First Downs 13 Rushing: Att.-Yards 22-89 Passing: Comp.-Att.-Yds.-Int 20-40-152-2 Total Plays-Total Net Yards 62-241 Fumbles: Number-Lost 2-1 Penalties: Number-Yards 9-79 Punts: Number-Yards (Avg.) 6-299 (49.8) Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 7-181 Time of Possession 25:55 Third Down Conversions 3-of-13 Fourth Down Conversions 0-of-2 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 Rushing UGA-Thomas TENN-Hardesty
STATISTICAL LEADERS Att. Yds. TD 3 30 0 20 97 1
TENN 24 37-162 20-27-310-1 64-472 2-0 7-47 5-179 (35.8) 2-54 34:05 5-of-11 0-of-0 0-0 Long 13 39
Passing UGA-Cox TENN-Crompton
Att. 34 27
Comp. 19 20
Yds. 146 310
TD 0 4
Receiving UGA-Green TENN-Jones Punting UGA-Butler TENN-Cunningham
Rec. 8 5
Yds. 60 105
TD 1 2
Long 21 51
No. 6 4
Yds. 299 179
Avg. 49.8 44.8
Long 61 50
Tackles UGA-Curran TENN-McCoy
UT 4 7
AT 4 2
Tot. 8 9
Worth Noting…
Coach Mark Richt said…
“Right now I can tell you Tennessee did a wonderful job. They
played better, tackled better. It’s very obvious that their team was the better team today. We’ve got a long way to go to become a good football
team right now. We’ve got to get back to work, continue to fight and find a way to beat Vanderbilt. That’s where we’re at right now.”
• Game captains were Shaun Chapas, Rennie Curran, Jeff Owens and Drew Butler. • Sophomore cornerback Brandon Boykin had the second 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown this season today. Boykin and former Bulldog Gene Washington share the mark now with two kickoff returns for touchdowns in a season. Boykin’s return versus the Vols also ties the longest scoring play on the road in school history. • Redshirt freshman safety Bacarri Rambo caught a tipped passed for an interception and returned it 28 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter. This was Rambo’s second career INT and the first defensive TD for the Bulldogs this year. • Redshirt sophomore split end Zach Renner’s blocked punt was the third of his career tying the school record for blocked punts in a career.
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VANDERBILT
Oct. 17, 2009 • Vanderbilt Stadium – Nashville, Tenn. The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores in Nashville on Saturday, October 17th, in front of 38,340 fans, many in Georgia red. The tilt served as Vanderbilt’s homecoming contest and stood as Georgia’s 14th win over the Commodores in the last 15th seasons. Georgia’s record improves to 4-3, with a 3-2 Southeastern Conference standing, as Vanderbilt drops to 2-5, including an 0-4 conference record. Georgia struck first with 3:27 remaining in the first quarter as sophomore receiver A.J. Green took a Joe Cox screen pass 65 yards for the score, providing both Georgia fans and media outlets nationally with a highlight play that they will not soon forget. The play was Green’s career long, but the Commodores would soon answer with a Ryan Fowler 41yard field goal to cut the deficit to 7-3. A 2-yard Caleb King scamper and a 42-yard Blair Walsh field goal gave the Dogs a 17-3 lead heading in to the half. Georgia’s second half scoring output, complete with a Blair Walsh 43-yard field goal, a 21-yard reception by King, and a nine yard touchdown run by fullback Fred Munzenmaier rendered a Vanderbilt touchdown pass from quarterback Larry Smith to tight end Branden Barden futile as the Bulldogs took an ultimate 34-10 victory. Georgia was led through the air by quarterback Joe Cox, who was 16 for 31 for 226 and two touchdowns in addition to one interception. Five Bulldog running backs saw action in the game, led by freshman Washaun Ealey who had 13 carries for 71 yards, including a career long 33-yard rush. A.J. Green led the Bulldogs in receiving with 3 catches for 95 yards, and junior linebacker Rennie Curran powered the Georgia defense with nine tackles to raise his SEC lead in the category to 72.
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“The team was emotionally ready to play this game. They were able to battle through the week of outside distractions that can take your focus off. Before the game, I liked how they prepared mentally and I felt their energy today. I’ve had weeks like this in my career, but I don’t pay attention to the outside influences. I was convinced that the best thing for us to do was to put blinders on and put on a good performance today for Georgia football.”
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GA-A.J. Green 65 yd pass from Joe Cox (Blair Walsh kick), 3:27 1Q VU-Ryan Fowler 41 yd field goal. 13:12 2Q GA-Caleb King 2 yd run (B. Walsh kick), 9:48 2Q GA-B. Walsh 42 yd field goal, 0:07 2Q VU-Brandon Barden 5 yd pass from Larry Smith (R. Fowler kick), 10:44 3Q GA-B. Walsh 43 yd field goal, 4:17 3Q GA-C. King 21 yd pass from J. Cox (B. Walsh kick), 11:45 4Q GA-Fred Munzenmaier 9 yd run (B. Walsh kick), 3:50 4Q Game Statistics UGA First Downs 19 Rushing: Att.-Yards 37-173 Passing: Comp.-Att.-Yds.-Int 16-31-226-1 Total Plays-Total Net Yards 68-399 Fumbles: Number-Lost 0-0 Penalties: Number-Yards 8-71 Punts: Number-Yards (Avg.) 5-235 (47.0) Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 3-71 Time of Possession 32:45 Third Down Conversions 7-of-15 Fourth Down Conversions 1-of-1 Sacks By: Number-Yards 3-19 Rushing UGA-Ealey VU-Norman
STATISTICAL LEADERS Att. Yds. TD 13 71 0 14 52 0
VU 16 36-122 17-34-174-1 70-296 1-0 4-42 7-325 (46.4) 5-81 27:15 3-of-15 1-of-3 1-7 Long 33 11
Passing UGA-Cox VU-Smith
Att. 31 26
Comp. 16 11
Yds. 226 121
TD 2 1
Receiving UGA-Green VU-Barden Punting UGA-Butler VU-Upson
Rec. 3 5
Yds. 95 49
TD 1 1
Long 65 13
No. 5 7
Yds. 235 325
Avg. 47.0 46.4
Long 53 54
Tackles UGA-Curran VU-Marve VU-Benoist
UT 5 7 5
AT 4 2 4
Tot. 9 9 9
Worth Noting…
Coach Mark Richt said…
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• Game captains were Geno Atkins, Kade Weston, Clint Boling and Sanders Commings. • Sophomore PK Blair Walsh improved to 11-for-12 on the year in Field Goal Attempts, making a 42-yarder and a 43-yarder today. He was 4-for-4 in PATs to remain perfect in his career at 70-for-70. Senior Prince Miller had two big punt returns for a total of 95 yards (47.5 avg.) while sophomore Brandon Boykin averaged 23.7 on three kickoffs. • Sophomore TB Caleb King had one career TD before today (last year vs. Central Michigan) and scored one rushing and his first career receiving TD, a 21-yarder from Joe Cox. • Georgia returned to the Red Zone today, capping an eight-play, 64-yard drive with a two-yard TD by Caleb King, his first of the year. Last week at Tennessee, Georgia did not reach the Red Zone for the first time since the 1990 Clemson game, a span of 232 contests.
2009 Game Summaries
#1 FLORIDA
Oct. 31, 2009 • Jacksonville Municipal – Jacksonville, Fla. The University of Georgia Bulldogs changed their uniforms on Saturday, October 31st in Jacksonville against the Florida Gators, but could not change their recent luck in the rivalry, as Georgia fell to Florida for the 17th time in their last 20 meetings. The 41-17 loss dropped Georgia’s record to 4-4 (3-3 in the Southeastern Conference) and elevated number one ranked Florida to 8-0, with a 6-0 conference mark. Georgia donned black pants and wore black helmets for the first time in the program’s history, but it did not provide enough of a spark to give the Bulldogs an upset over the country’s top ranked program. Florida got off to an early start and never relinquished the lead, going up 14-0 in the first quarter following two Riley Cooper touchdown receptions from quarterback Tim Tebow. Georgia answered in the second quarter with a 49-yard Blair Walsh field goal and a 26-yard Aron White touchdown catch from quarterback Joe Cox, but the slashed deficit was short lived as Florida answered with a 56-yard Caleb Sturgis field goal and a 23-yard Tebow rush to give Florida a 24-10 halftime lead. Georgia’s second half efforts were constantly met with a Gator rebuttal, as a Mike Moore 4-yard touchdown catch to make the game a 31-17 contest was answered with another field goal by Sturgis, this one of 44-yards, and a 5-yard Brandon Spikes interception return off a pick from quarterback Logan Gray, who entered in relief of Cox. Cox was 11 of 20 passing for 165 yards and two touchdowns, to go along with three interceptions. Freshman tailback Washaun Ealey gained 70 yards on 17 carries, while also adding a 20-yard reception. Wide Receiver A.J. Green led the Bulldogs in receiving as he has done each game this season, hauling in three passes for 50 yards. Cornerback Brandon Boykin, safety Reshad Jones, and linebacker Rennie Curran all added seven tackles apiece for Georgia in the losing effort.
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UF-Riley Cooper 22 yd pass from Tim Tebow (Caleb Sturgis kick), 12:21 1Q UF-R. Cooper 29 yd pass from T. Tebow (C. Sturgis kick), 3:20 1Q GA-Blair Walsh 49 yd field goal, 13:45 2Q GA-Aron White 26 yd pass from Joe Cox (B. Walsh kick), 10:40 2Q UF-C. Sturgis 56 yd field goal, 4:47 2Q UF-T. Tebow 23 yd run (C. Sturgis kick), 1:32 2Q UF-T. Tebow 5 yd run (C. Sturgis kick), 13:30 3Q GA-Michael Moore 4 yd pass from J. Cox (B. Walsh kick), 6:17 3Q UF-C. Sturgis 44 yd field goal, 7:42 4Q UF- Brandon Spikes 5 yd interception return (C. Sturgis kick), 6:24 4Q Game Statistics UGA First Downs 16 Rushing: Att.-Yards 33-121 Passing: Comp.-Att.-Yds.-Int 11-23-165-4 Total Plays-Total Net Yards 56-286 Fumbles: Number-Lost 1-0 Penalties: Number-Yards 9-87 Punts: Number-Yards (Avg.) 4-210 (52.5) Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 7-129 Time of Possession 28:44 Third Down Conversions 4-of-12 Fourth Down Conversions 1-of-1 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-6 Rushing UGA-Ealey FLA-Tebow
STATISTICAL LEADERS Att. Yds. TD 17 70 0 18 85 2
FLA 22 40-210 15-21-164-0 61-374 1-0 6-49 3-145 (48.3) 1-19 31:16 7-of-13 0-of-0 3-25 Long 15 23
Passing UGA-Cox FLA-Tebow
Att. 20 21
Comp. 11 15
Yds. 165 164
TD 2 2
Receiving UGA-Green FLA-Cooper Punting UGA-Butler FLA-Henry
Rec. 3 4
Yds. 50 78
TD 0 2
Long 19 29
No. 4 3
Yds. 210 145
Avg. 52.5 48.3
Long 61 61
Tackles UGA-Boykin UGA-Curran UGA-Jones FLA-Spikes
UT 7 5 5 4
AT 0 2 2 6
Tot. 7 7 7 10
Worth Noting…
Coach Mark Richt said…
“We’ll keep challenging our guys. We have men of integrity who
will do the right things regardless of the record. I don’t think we’ll have anybody who will give in. I think everyone will fight. I will do everything in my power to get us back on the winning track.”
• Game captains were Geno Atkins, Rennie Curran, Clint Boling and Brandon Boykin. • The Bulldogs came out against the Gators in black helmets and black pants. This is believed to be the first time in program history that Georgia has worn black helmets. The Bulldogs have worn black pants on occasion, but the first time in the Mark Richt era. • Sophomore Brandon Boykin now owns the school record for kickoff return yards in a season with 714 on 28 returns. He finished with 114 kickoff return yards on six returns against Florida.
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TENNESSEE TECH
Nov. 7, 2009 • Sanford Stadium - Athens, Ga. The Georgia Bulldogs found themselves back in the win column with a shutout win over the visiting Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 38-0. The win propelled the Bulldogs to a 5-4 record (3-3 SEC) while dropping Tennessee Tech to a 5-4 mark. The game was Georgia’s first shutout since a 34-0 victory over Alabama-Birmingham at Sanford Stadium in 2006, ironically also coached by Tennessee Tech head coach Watson Brown. The Bulldogs struck fast and furiously, jumping out to a 21-0 lead at the end of the first quarter and a 31-0 lead at halftime. Freshman tailback Washaun Ealey got things started with a seven yard touchdown run, and freshman tight end Orson Charles kept things going for Georgia offensively, hauling in a 23-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Cox, who started the game 10 for 10 passing. Freshman cornerback Branden Smith added a 52-yard touchdown run on a direct snap to give him his second score of the year and a 21-0 Bulldog lead. Ealey then added another touchdown for Georgia, with a 44-yard scamper on the first play of the second quarter. Cox would find senior receiver Michael Moore for the game’s final touchdown with 10:36 remaining in the third quarter. Georgia could not have shutout the Golden Eagles without help from its defense, and Georgia’s defensive line led that unit with six sacks on the day. Freshman defensive end Montez Robinson was responsible for two sacks, while senior defensive tackle Geno Atkins had three tackles for losses and a forced fumble. Sophomore linebacker Marcus Dowtin led the Dogs with seven total tackles. On the day, Cox was 10-13 passing for 140 yards and two touchdowns. Ealey, Smith, and sophomore Caleb King led an overwhelming Georgia running game responsible for 304 total yards with 89, 72, and 71 yards, respectively. Orson Charles had three catches for 42 yards while sophomore tight end Aron White had two receptions for 53 yards, including a game long 27 yarder.
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“It was awesome to get a shutout. It doesn’t matter who you play.
It’s fantastic for the program. I am really happy for our defensive players
and coaches. We had tremendous focus to start the game, dominating really on both sides of the ball. Overall, I am very, very happy with the win. It was really good to be back between the hedges again today.”
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0 0
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0 38
GA-Washaun Ealey 7 yd run (Blair Walsh kick), 8:15 1Q GA-Orson Charles 23 yd pass from Joe Cox (B. Walsh kick), 4:58 1Q GA-Branden Smith 52 yd run (B. Walsh kick), 3:01 1Q GA-W. Ealey 44 yd run (B. Walsh kick), 14:50 2Q GA-B. Walsh 24 yd field goal, 6:39 2Q GA-Michael Moore 6 yd pass from J. Cox (B. Walsh kick), 10:36 3Q Game Statistics TTU First Downs 8 Rushing: Att.-Yards 31--13 Passing: Comp.-Att.-Yds.-Int 11-16-68-0 Total Plays-Total Net Yards 47-55 Fumbles: Number-Lost 1-0 Penalties: Number-Yards 4-22 Punts: Number-Yards (Avg.) 9-300 (33.3) Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 5-134 Time of Possession 29:27 Third Down Conversions 4-of-13 Fourth Down Conversions 0-of-0 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 Rushing TTU-Hudson UGA-Ealey
STATISTICAL LEADERS Att. Yds. TD 10 20 0 7 89 2
UGA 20 39-304 14-18-165-1 57-469 3-0 11-86 2-81 (40.5) 7-483 30:33 4-of-10 2-of-3 6-51 Long 9 44
Passing TTU-Sweeney UGA-Cox
Att. 9 13
Comp. 8 10
Yds. 31 140
TD 0 2
Receiving TTU-Benford UGA-Charles Punting TTU-Lennartz UGA-Butler
Rec. 5 3
Yds. 41 42
TD 0 1
Long 19 23
No. 5 2
Yds. 137 81
Avg. 27.4 40.5
Long 41 47
Tackles TTU-Jones UGA-Dowtin
UT 6 3
AT 3 4
Tot. 9 7
Worth Noting…
Coach Mark Richt said…
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• Game captains were Drew Butler, Rennie Curran, Blair Walsh and Aron White. • Georgia posted a shutout on Homecoming for the first since 1981 when the Bulldogs beat Kentucky 21-0. This was also Georgia’s first shutout since 2006 when the Bulldogs blanked UAB 34-0. • The Bulldogs scored 21 points in the first quarter for the first time since 1998 versus Kent State. • Freshman TB Washaun Ealey scored the first two TDs of his career in the opening half. Ealey finished with 57 yards on four carries in the first half and a team-best 89 yards on seven carries in the game. • Georgia held Tennessee Tech to 55 total yards of offense on 47 plays. This is the second lowest output by a Bulldog opponent in school history. The record is 39 total yards by The Citadel in 1958. The Bulldogs also held the Golden Eagles to minus 13 yards rushing on 31 carries and 68 passing yards. The TTU rushing total was the lowest since Georgia held Kentucky to a record minus 50 in 1999.
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AUBURN
Nov. 14, 2009 • Sanford Stadium – Athens, Ga. The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Auburn Tigers 31-24 in front of a sold out Sanford Stadium crowd and a national television audience on ESPN2 Saturday, November 14th. The win moves the Dogs’ record to 6-4 (4-3 Southeastern Conference) while dropping the Tigers to 7-4, with a 3-4 conference mark. Auburn struck first with two early touchdowns through the air. Quarterback Chris Todd found receiver Kodi Burns for a five yard score with 11:13 remaining in the first quarter, and then added to their lead with a 31-yard touchdown strike from Todd to receiver Terrell Zachery. Early in the second quarter, Georgia sophomore receiver A.J. Green went down with an injured shoulder, but his replacement, sophomore receiver Israel Troupe, showed that there would not be any drop off in production as he hauled in a 50-yard Joe Cox touchdown pass on his very first play. A 51-yard Blair Walsh field goal would cut the Bulldog deficit to four with 11:05 remaining in the third quarter, but Georgia running back Washaun Ealey punched in a one yard score to give the Bulldogs a 17-14 lead. After a 37-yard Wes Byrum field goal for Auburn to even the score, Georgia running back Caleb King answered with an 11-yard scoring scamper of his own. The Tigers would not fold, however, as kick returner Demond Washington returned the ensuing kickoff 99 yards to tie the game at 24 with 14:11 remaining in the contest. The Bulldogs showed their fight, and countered with a 24-yard Caleb King touchdown run that proved to be the deciding score, giving the Bulldogs the final 31-24 lead. Auburn drove down the field late in the fourth quarter, however, but redshirt freshman safety Bacarri Rambo literally put his body on the line in order to break up an Auburn pass which could have resulted in a tying touchdown. Rambo fell injured on the play and lay motionless for several minutes before he was carted off the field to a massive stadium-wide chant of his last name. Joe Cox led the Bulldogs through the air with nine completions in 17 attempts for 173 yards and a touchdown. Ealey and King added 98 and 66 yards on the ground, respectively, and Israel Troupe had 62 yards on two receptions to lead the Bulldogs’ receiving corps. Linebacker Rennie Curran led Georgia’s defense with 12 tackles on the night.
Auburn Georgia
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AU-Kodi Burns 5 yd pass from Chris Todd (Wes Byrum kick), 11:13 1Q AU-Terrell Zachery 31 yd pass from C. Todd (W. Byrum kick), 3:15 1Q GA-Israel Troupe 50 yd pass from Joe Cox (Blair Walsh kick), 13:14 2Q GA-B. Walsh 51 yd field goal, 11:05 3Q GA-Washaun Ealey 1 yd run (B. Walsh kick), 4:51 3Q AU-W. Byrum 37 yd field goal, 2:08 3Q GA-Caleb King 11 yd run (B. Walsh kick), 14:25 4Q AU-Demond Washington 99 yd kickoff return (W. Byrum kick), 14:11 4Q GA-Caleb King 24 yd run (B. Walsh kick), 6:52 4Q Game Statistics AU First Downs 18 Rushing: Att.-Yards 38-115 Passing: Comp.-Att.-Yds.-Int 20-28-238-2 Total Plays-Total Net Yards 66-353 Fumbles: Number-Lost 1-0 Penalties: Number-Yards 9-60 Punts: Number-Yards (Avg.) 4-177 (44.2) Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 6-222 Time of Possession 30:47 Third Down Conversions 5-of-13 Fourth Down Conversions 1-of-2 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-20 Rushing AU-Tate UGA-Ealey
STATISTICAL LEADERS Att. Yds. TD 20 67 0 18 98 1
UGA 18 38-169 9-17-173-0 55-342 0-0 4-29 5-237 (47.4) 5-85 29:13 5-of-11 0-of-0 3-22 Long 10 19
Passing AU-Todd UGA-Cox
Att. 28 17
Comp. 20 9
Yds. 238 173
TD 2 1
Receiving AU-Adams UGA-Green Punting AU-Durst UGA-Butler
Rec. 6 3
Yds. 90 19
TD 0 0
Long 20 12
No. 3 5
Yds. 144 237
Avg. 48.0 47.4
Long 54 52
Tackles AU-Blanc UGA-Curran
UT 0 6
AT 9 6
Tot. 9 12
Worth Noting…
Coach Mark Richt said…
“To get the fourth in a row in the series feels good. When we got down 14-0, things could have certainly gone really wrong. But after that, the defense bowed their necks and held them to a field goal the rest of the game. I am very, very proud of what the defense did. The offense, even without A.J., made plays. And we won the turnover battle for the first time this year. When you do that, good things happen to your football team.”
• Game captains were Joe Cox, Ben Jones, Prince Miller and Jeff Owens. • Redshirt sophomore FLK Israel Troupe (2 rec., 62 yards) caught a 50-yard TD from quarterback Joe Cox at the beginning of the second quarter. This was Troupe’s first catch of the year as well as the first TD of his career. • Sophomore SC Brandon Boykin set the single season kickoff return record after returning his 29th kickoff of the year in the first quarter. Gene Washington (1974) and Asher Allen (2007) each had 28 returns in one season. Boykin is already No. 1 in school history with 769 kickoff return yards on 31 returns in 2009. • The Bulldogs wore a baseball decal with the initials “CV” on the back of their helmets in honor of UGA baseball student-athlete Chance Veazey who was involved in a motor vehicle accident on October 28th.
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KENTUCKY
Nov. 21, 2009 • Sanford Stadium • Athens, Ga. The Georgia Bulldogs fell to the Kentucky Wildcats on Senior Night at Sanford Stadium 34-27, dropping their record to 6-5 (4-4 Southeastern Conference) while propelling Kentucky to a 7-4 mark (3-4 SEC). The Bulldogs relinquished a 14-point lead that they held at the half as Kentucky outscored the Dogs in the second half 28-7. Kentucky struck first with a 20-yard Derrick Locke touchdown reception from quarterback Morgan Newton to put the Wildcats up 6-0. A 21-yard Blair Walsh field goal was followed by two consecutive first half Georgia touchdowns, as freshman receiver Rantavious Wooten hauled in a 21-yard Joe Cox pass and freshman tight end Orson Charles caught a 20yard pass from Cox for a score. The Dogs led at halftime 20-6 following a 45-yard field goal from Walsh with 1:22 left in the half. The second half started fast and furiously for Kentucky, as Georgia’s Branden Smith fumbled on the half’s opening kickoff, paving the way for a 12-yard Randall Cobb touchdown run for the Cats. Cox answered with a long 43-yard touchdown heave to Wooten, but it was all Kentucky from this point on. A 27-13 Georgia lead with 7:03 remaining in the third quarter quickly dissipated, as Newton found La’Rod King for a 21-yard touchdown and Derrick Locke for a 60-yard score, followed by a 1-yard Randall Cobb touchdown run that sealed the game’s final score in Kentucky’s favor, 34-27. Cox led the Bulldogs in passing on the day, going 12-30 for 291 yards and two touchdowns, with three interceptions. Freshman tailback Washaun Ealey and sophomore tailback Caleb King anchored Georgia’s running game, each registering 77 yards on 19 and 18 carries, respectively. Sophomore receiver Tavarres King had three catches for 109 yards, while Charles added four receptions for 73 yards, all in the first half. Junior linebacker Rennie Curran led all players with 13 tackles on the evening.
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UK-Derrick Locke 20 yd pass from Morgan Newton (Randall Cobb rush failed), 10:09 1Q GA-Blair Walsh 21 yd field goal, 4:23 1Q GA-Rantavious Wooten 21 yd pass from Joe Cox (B. Walsh kick), 14:28 2Q GA-Orson Charles 20 yd pass from J. Cox (B. Walsh kick), 5:15 2Q GA-B. Walsh 45 yd field goal, 1:22 2Q UK-R. Cobb 12 yd run (Lones Seiber kick), 14:08 3Q GA-R. Wooten 43 yd pass from J. Cox (B. Walsh kick), 7:03 3Q UK-La’Rod King 21 yd pass from M. Newton (L. Seiber kick), 4:48 3Q UK-D. Locke 60 yd pass from M. Newton (L. Seiber kick), 12:22 4Q UK-R. Cobb 1 yd run (L. Seiber kick), 9:55 4Q Game Statistics UK First Downs 15 Rushing: Att.-Yards 41-123 Passing: Comp.-Att.-Yds.-Int 9-17-137-0 Total Plays-Total Net Yards 58-260 Fumbles: Number-Lost 0-0 Penalties: Number-Yards 3-20 Punts: Number-Yards (Avg.) 8-329 (41.1) Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 6-150 Time of Possession 26:47 Third Down Conversions 4-of-12 Fourth Down Conversions 0-of-0 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 Rushing UK-Locke UGA-Ealey
STATISTICAL LEADERS Att. Yds. TD 16 80 0 19 77 0
UGA 22 44-196 12-30-291-2 74-487 4-2 5-75 5-235 (47.0) 5-109 33:13 5-of-16 2-of-2 2-11 Long 10 14
Passing UK-Newton UGA-Cox
Att. 17 30
Comp. 9 12
Yds. 137 291
TD 3 3
Receiving UK-Locke UGA-Charles Punting UK-Tydlacka UGA-Butler
Rec. 2 4
Yds. 80 73
TD 2 1
Long 60 24
No. 8 5
Yds. 329 235
Avg. 41.1 47.0
Long 52 54
Tackles UK-Maxwell UGA-Curran
UT 5 4
AT 6 9
Tot. 11 13
Worth Noting…
• Game captains were 2009 Seniors (Prince Miller, Kade Weston,
• This was the first Georgia game since the 2005 matchup versus
Joe Cox and Jeff Owens).
Mississippi State in Starkville that an Uga was not patrolling the sidelines. Bad weather forced Uga VI to miss the MSU game. Uga VII passed away
Coach Mark Richt said…
“The turnovers did us in, without question. Kentucky’s a fine football team, but we helped them and we didn’t help ourselves with the turnovers in the second half. The first half was as good a half on both sides of the ball as we’ve played all season, but in the second half, we had too many balls on the ground and too many that were thrown to the other team. … We cut down the penalties, but the turnovers got us.”
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suddenly this past Thursday. He had a record of 16-7, including 1-0 in his only bowl game. This marks the first time an Uga has not been on the sidelines for a home game since Uga I missed a game or two in the 1950s.
• Sophomore PK Blair Walsh is now 16-for-17 in 2009, including
9-for-9 from 40 or more yards. Walsh has hit 94.12 percent of his kicks
this season. The No. 1 mark in Georgia history for a single season is 92.86 percent (Billy Bennett, 13-of-14, 2000).
2009 Game Summaries
#7 GEORGIA TECH
Nov. 28, 2009 • Bobby Dodd Stadium • Atlanta, Ga. he Georgia Bulldogs regained head-to-head state bragging rights on T Saturday, November 28th, avenging a 2008 season loss to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets with a 30-24 win in front of 55,407 fans at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. The win finalized Georgia’s regular season record at 7-5 (4-4 SEC), while dropping Georgia Tech’s to 10-2 (7-1 ACC). Georgia’s victory came on the legs of its running back tandem of freshman Washaun Ealey and sophomore Caleb King, who each registered 183 and 166 yards, respectively. Georgia got off to a fast start, rushing for 13 consecutive plays on the way to a Caleb King 6-yard touchdown scamper on its opening drive. Georgia Tech answered with a 42-yard Scott Blair field goal, but Georgia countered with a 22-yard field goal from kicker Blair Walsh and a 13-yard touchdown reception by receiver Michael Moore from quarterback Joe Cox to give the Dogs a 17-3 halftime lead. Demaryius Thomas opened the second half with a bang for Tech, scoring on a 76-yard screen pass from Tech quarterback Josh Nesbitt. Georgia answered the very next play, however, as Caleb King scored on a 75-yard touchdown run to give Georgia a 24-10 lead. Two Blair Walsh field goals were enough to hold off a 5-yard Jonathan Dwyer touchdown run and a 1-yard Josh Nesbitt score for Tech as Georgia won the ballgame 30-24. Joe Cox led the Bulldogs in passing on the evening, going eight for 14 for 76 yards and one touchdown. Ealey and King’s 183 and 166 rushing yards made up the bulk of Georgia’s 339 yards on the ground. Rantavious Wooten led Georgia in receiving with two catches for 25 yards, and linebacker Rennie Curran led the Dogs on defense, with 15 tackles, while safety Reshad Jones had seven tackles and an interception.
Georgia Georgia Tech
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GA-Caleb King 6 yd run (Blair Walsh kick), 9:29 1Q GT-Scott Blair 42 yd field goal, 14:17 2Q GA-B. Walsh 22 yd field goal, 7:32 2Q GA-Michael Moore 13 yd pass from Joe Cox (B. Walsh kick), 3:18 2Q GT-Demaryius Thomas 76 yd pass from Josh Nesbitt (S. Blair kick), 13:30 3Q GA-C. King 75 yd run (B. Walsh kick), 13:08 3Q GT-Jonathan Dwyer 5 yd run (S. Blair kick), 6:29 3Q GA-B. Walsh 38 yd field goal, 2:33 3Q GA-B. Walsh 43 yd field goal, 13:39 4Q GT-J. Nesbitt 1 yd run (S. Blair kick), 7:31 4Q Game Statistics UGA First Downs 21 Rushing: Att.-Yards 44-339 Passing: Comp.-Att.-Yds.-Int 8-14-76-0 Total Plays-Total Net Yards 58-415 Fumbles: Number-Lost 2-1 Penalties: Number-Yards 5-39 Punts: Number-Yards (Avg.) 0-0 (0.0) Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 4-69 Time of Possession 30:03 Third Down Conversions 4-of-9 Fourth Down Conversions 0-of-0 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-14 Rushing UGA-Ealey GT-Nesbitt
STATISTICAL LEADERS Att. Yds. TD 20 183 0 19 41 1
GT 17 51-205 6-13-135-1 64-340 3-1 5-35 0-0 (0.0) 3-82 29:57 7-of-13 2-of-4 1-5 Long 35 24
Passing UGA-Cox GT-Nesbitt
Att. 14 12
Comp. 8 6
Yds. 76 135
TD 1 1
Receiving UGA-Wooten GT-Thomas Punting UGA-No punts GT-No punts
Rec. 2 5
Yds. 25 127
TD 0 1
Long 23 76
No. 0 0
Yds. 0 0
Avg. 0 0
Long 0 0
Tackles UGA-Curran GT-Burnett
UT 8 4
AT 7 12
Tot. 15 16
Worth Noting…
Coach Mark Richt said…
“Considering how our season has gone, and playing one of the hottest teams in America, one of the best teams in America this season, in their house, to get the victory was a great tribute to the Georgia football program. Glad we were able to get this victory for our fan base, for our players and for the coaches.”
• Game captains were Shaun Chapas, Rennie Curran, Demarcus Dobbs and Ben Jones. • Georgia upset #7 Ga. Tech to improve to 33-6 in an opponent’s stadium including 11-3 against ranked opponents in the Mark Richt era which began in 2001. This was the highest ranked team Georgia has defeated on the road since 2006 when the Bulldogs beat #5 Auburn 37-15. • The Bulldogs improve to 60-37-5 in the series with the Yellow Jackets and have won five in a row in Atlanta to earn another Governor’s Cup Trophy. Richt is now 8-1 against Tech. • Neither team punted tonight, and for the Bulldogs, it was the first time since 1986 against Duke that the Bulldogs did not punt in a game. • “Russ,” the five-year-old half brother of Uga VII, served as the Georgia Bulldogs‚ mascot after Uga VII passed away suddenly on Nov. 19th. The last substitute mascot for a game was “Otto,” who in 1986 served four games for his younger brother, Uga IV, and led his team to a 3-1 record.
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2009 Game Summaries
TEXAS A&M
Dec. 28, 2009 • Independence Bowl • Shreveport, La. The Georgia Bulldogs closed out the 2009 football season in dominant fashion on Monday, December 28th, as they defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 44-20 in the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl in front of 49,653 fans at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. The win capped Georgia’s season on a positive note and elevated their record to 8-5 (4-4 Southeastern Conference) while dropping the Aggies to 6-7 (3-5 Big 12). After the Aggies tied the game at 14-14 early in the third quarter, Georgia scored 30 unanswered points en route to posting its national-leading 13thstraight eight-win season. Leading the way for the Dogs was freshman tailback Washaun Ealey and sophomore tailback Caleb King, who each posted solid ground efforts with 78 and 60 yards on 13 and 16 carries, respectively. King added two scores on the ground while junior fullback Shaun Chapas scored his first career rushing touchdown with 4:29 remaining in the game. The game, which was scoreless in the for nearly the entire first half, had a furious finish to the second quarter as three touchdowns were scored in the final 2:33. A&M receiver Jamie McCoy caught a 15-yard score with 2:33 remaining in the half, but Georgia sophomore cornerback Brandon Boykin returned his third kickoff this season for an 81-yard touchdown to even the score. A Bacarri Rambo blocked punt was recovered by Vance Cuff at Texas A&M’s two yard line, which allowed King to punch in a quick score to make it 14-7 going into half. Redshirt sophomore tight end Aron White caught two Joe Cox touchdown passes in the second half as the Dogs controlled the flow of the game en route to their 30 unanswered points and dominating victory. Joe Cox led the Bulldogs in passing in his final collegiate appearance as he was 15 for 28 for 158 with two touchdown passes to White and one interception. While Ealey, King, and Chapas paced the way on the ground for Georgia, sophomore receiver A.J. Green returned after missing the previous two games with a shoulder injury and caught six passes for 57 yards. Georgia’s defense, coached by defensive line coach Rodney Garner and graduate assistants Mitch Doolittle and Todd Hartley, was led by sophomore linebacker Marcus Dowtin, who had nine tackles. Junior linebacker Rennie Curran had eight, and junior safety Reshad Jones had five tackles and an interception.
Coach Mark Richt said…
“I’m very, very proud of our team. I’m very proud of our seniors. I’m very thankful for the job that they did. I’m so glad that we were able to send our seniors off with some true style. Also, I think we probably need to start out by saying what a fantastic job our defensive coaches did. Coach (Rodney) Garner leading the way with our young graduate assistant coaches Mitch Doolittle and Todd Hartley. Really, everybody on that side of the ball kind of moved up to the next level of coaching responsibility.”
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TAMU-Jamie McCoy 15 yd pass from Jerrod Johnson (Randy Bullock kick), 2:33 2Q GA-Brandon Boykin 81 yd kickoff return (Blair Walsh kick), 2:22 2Q GA-Caleb King 2 yd run (B. Walsh kick), 1:22 2Q TAMU-Christine Michael 14 yd run (R. Bullock kick), 12:36 3Q GA-B. Walsh 49 yd field goal, 9:25 3Q GA-Aron White 24 yd pass from Joe Cox (B. Walsh kick), 7:49 3Q GA-A. White 2 yd pass from J. Cox (B. Walsh kick), 13:19 4Q GA-C. King 1 yd run (B. Walsh kick), 9:47 4Q GA-Shaun Chapas 5 yd run (Andrew Jensen kick failed), 4:29 4Q TAMU-Howard Morrow 5 yd pass from J. Johnson (J. Johnson pass failed), 1:13 4Q Game Statistics TAMU First Downs 26 Rushing: Att.-Yards 33-109 Passing: Comp.-Att.-Yds.-Int 29-59-362-2 Total Plays-Total Net Yards 92-471 Fumbles: Number-Lost 3-0 Penalties: Number-Yards 7-65 Punts: Number-Yards (Avg.) 7-206 (29.4) Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 8-157 Time of Possession 27:59 Third Down Conversions 10-of-20 Fourth Down Conversions 0-of-2 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 Rushing TAMU-Michael UGA-Ealey
STATISTICAL LEADERS Att. Yds. TD 15 77 1 13 78 0
UGA 17 40-208 15-28-158-1 68-366 0-0 6-39 6-249 (41.5) 2-107 32:01 7-of-15 0-of-0 2-12 Long 14 27
Passing TAMU-Johnson UGA-Cox
Att. 58 28
Comp. 29 15
Yds. 362 158
TD 2 2
Receiving TAMU-Fuller UGA-Green Punting TAMU-Epperson UGA-Butler
Rec. 7 6
Yds. 102 57
TD 0 0
Long 25 16
No. 5 6
Yds. 182 249
Avg. 36.4 41.5
Long 41 45
Tackles TAMU-Hodges UGA-Dowtin
UT 5 5
AT 4 4
Tot. 9 9
Worth Noting…
• Game captains were Joe Cox, Jeff Owens, Rennie Curran, Michael Moore and Prince Miller. • With today’s 44-20 win, Georgia (8-5) now owns a bowl mark of 26-16-3. The 44 points was a bowl record, eclipsing the previous high of 41 in the win over Hawaii in the 2008 Sugar Bowl. They tied the bowl record with six TDs, matching the 1942 Orange Bowl champion Bulldogs, a 40-26 win over TCU. • Georgia tight end Aron White (offense) and defensive tackle Geno Atkins (defense) earned Bowl MVP honors on offense and defense. White tied a bowl record with 2 TD catches while Atkins blocked a field goal and finished with three tackles and one sack. • Georgia sophomore Brandon Boykin set a school record and tied the SEC record with three kickoff returns for a TD in a season. Boykin now shares the SEC record with Willie Gault (Tennessee, 1980).
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Head Coach Mark Richt
ead Coach Mark Richt came to Georgia with the motto, “Finish the drill.” After nine seasons between the hedges, he’s demonstrated what that means by winning two SEC Championships (2002, ‘05), three SEC Eastern Division titles and tied for another, and his 90-27 record is third best in the country in winning percentage among active coaches (.769). And his emphasis on graduation has come to fruition as 161 Bulldog players have earned their degrees since December, 2001. Richt was named SEC Coach of the Year in both 2002 and 2005. His record against non-conference teams is 38-4 and his teams are 33-6 when playing in an opponent’s home stadium. He is one of only nine head coaches in Division I-A history to record 60 or more wins in his first six seasons and 70 or more wins in his first seven seasons, one of only seven to reach 80 wins in his first eight seasons and 90 wins in his first nine seasons. Richt is also one of only six coaches in history to win two SEC championships (2002, 2005) in his first five years, and one of only five head coaches in SEC history to record four straight 10-win seasons (2002-05). The excitement produced by Richt’s teams on the field has been matched by many other aspects surrounding the program. Richt has generated an atmosphere of excitement and unity among the Georgia people. Georgia supporters and fans became impressed with his sincerity, openness, family values, and the casual and genuine way he carried himself. They liked his ideas on building a football program, his commitment to discipline, and the importance he placed on standards of excellence on and off the field. And they liked the way he refused to set limitations on what would be a satisfactory season. “I like to set our goals high,” he said. “I never want to put a ceiling on what we can accomplish.” Richt also had a reputation for developing quarterbacks at FSU and that has contin-
The Mark Richt Record
Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Total
W 8 13 11 10 10 9 11 10 8 90
L 4 1 3 2 3 4 2 3 5 27
T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pct. .667 .929 .786 .833 .769 .692 .846 769 .615 .769
SEC Reg. Season 5-3 (T3rd/East) 7-1 (1st/Champs) 6-2 (T1st/East) 6-2 (2nd/East) 6-2 (1st/Champs) 4-4 (T3rd/East) 6-2 (T1st/East) 6-2 (2nd/East) 4-4 (T2nd/East) *48-19 (.716)
*Includes 2-1 in SEC Championship games
ued at UGA. Among the highlights of his first year was redshirt freshman quarterback David Greene being named SEC Freshman of the Year after a season in which Greene set the school record for passing yards (2,789) and passing TD’s (17) by a freshman. And in ‘02, Greene led the SEC in passing efficiency and was the consensus choice for All-SEC first team. By the end of his career, Greene had become the SEC’s all-time leading passer (11,528 yards) and set the NCAA Division 1-A record for career victories by a starting QB with 42. D.J. Shockley followed Greene in 2005 and led the SEC in passing efficiency. Matthew Stafford came next (2006-08) and set the Georgia record for season total offense in 2008 (3,499 yards) and finished third in career passing yardage (7,731). The NFL is also looking Georgia’s way on a regular basis. Forty-six of Richt’s players have been chosen in the NFL draft over the last seven years including eight chosen in the 2002 NFL draft--the most Georgia players ever selected in a single year.
Mark Richt Year by Year 2009: Georgia upset #7 Georgia Tech in the regular season finale and then won its fourth straight bowl game to RICHT IN THE “90 IN 9” CLUB complete the season at 8-5. 2008: Georgia finished with a Mark Richt is one of only seven men in NCAA Division IA 10-3 mark and number ten final history to record 90 or more wins in his national ranking—the sixth time in first nine seasons as a head coach. seven years the Bulldogs won ten or more games and also finished Coach (1st 9 Seasons)............. School(s), Record 1st 9 Seasons among the nation’s top ten teams George Woodruff (1892-1900)................. Pennsylvania, 114-7-2 in the final national polls. Pete Carroll (2001-2009)................... Southern California, 97-19 2007: One of the youngest teams in the country, was 4-2 after Bob Stoops (1999-2007) . ................................ Oklahoma, 97-22 six games but won the last seven in Urban Meyer (2001-current)..............B. Green, Utah, Fla., 96-18 a row including victories over riAmos Alonzo Stagg (1890-98)..... Springfield, Chicago, 94-35-8 vals Florida, Auburn, and Georgia Tech to finish 11-2. The ‘Dogs deBarry Switzer (1973-81)................................Oklahoma, 90-13-3 feated 10th ranked Hawai’i in The Mark Richt (2001-current)................................ Georgia, 90-27
Allstate Sugar Bowl and finished No. 2 in the final AP poll and No. 3 in the coaches poll. 2006: After starting out 5-0, his 2006 team struggled through the middle of the schedule, but rebounded to defeat three top 20 teams in a row: #5 Auburn, #16 Georgia Tech, and #14 Virginia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. He was chosen to coach the 2007 Hula Bowl game in Hawaii. 2005: Picked to finish third in the SEC East, his 2005 team exceeded all expectations with a 10-2 regular season finish and SEC championship defeating third-ranked LSU in the title game. He was elected 2005 SEC Coach of the Year by the SEC Coaches. 2004: His 2004 team finished 10-2, won a third straight bowl game, and finished in the nation’s top six in the final national rankings for the third consecutive season. Along the way in ‘04, the ‘Dogs defeated defending national champion LSU, Georgia Tech for the fourth straight time and upended Florida for the first time since 1997. DE David Pollack became the most decorated defensive player in Georgia history with a third straight first tean All-America selection and was recipient of the Lombardi, Bednarik, Lott, and Hendricks Trophies. 2003: Richt led the ‘Dogs to the SEC title game for the second time in a row in ‘03, defeated Purdue in the Capital One Bowl, and had the ‘Dogs in the top ten again with a final USA Today/ESPN Coaches ranking of 6th and a final AP ranking of 7th. Richt’s team ranked 2nd nationally in Scoring Defense (14.5 ppg), 4th in Total Defense (276.86 ypg), 6th in Passing Defense (174.5 ypg), and 14th nationally in Turnover Margin (+.79). 2002: ‘Dogs go 13-1, win first SEC championship in 20 years, defeated Florida State in the Nokia Sugar Bowl, and finished the season with a number three national ranking. Georgia’s championship run was a complete team effort, with the Dogs winning five games by a touchdown or less. Among Richt’s team were three first team All-Americans and eight first team All-SEC performers. Richt himself was a consensus
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Head Coach Mark Richt choice as SEC Coach of the Year and was a finalist for the Bear Bryant National Coach of the Year Award. In addition, the ‘02 Bulldogs led the SEC in both scoring offense (32.2 ppg) and scoring defense (15.1 ppg). 2001: By the time his inaugural season in 2001 came to a close (84), he had become the first Georgia coach since H.J. Stegeman in 1920 to win eight games in his inaugural season. He had also handed Tennessee its only regular season defeat (in Knoxville on national television) and beaten arch rival Georgia Tech (for the first time since 1997). The Road To Athens His career as a Bulldog began as a Christmas present that actually came the day after most gifts had been opened. On Dec. 26, 2000, Richt was named head coach at the University of Georgia after serving on the staff at Florida State for 15 years—the last seven as offensive coordinator. Richt, a 1982 graduate of the University of Miami, coached the quarterbacks for 14 seasons at FSU. As offensive coordinator, he developed offenses that were among the most prolific in college football history while becoming one of country’s most respected coaches. His personal and professional development paid off as athletic director Vince Dooley introduced him to the media and the Georgia people as UGA’s 25th head football coach at a day-after-Christmas press conference. Under Richt’s direction, the FSU offense had been a national leader. In this seven years as offensive coordinator, the Seminoles finished in the nation’s top five
in scoring offense on five occasions, top 12 in total offense five times, and top 12 in passing offense five times. His 2000 offense finished the regular season ranked first nationally in total offense (549.0 ypg), first in passing offense (384.0 ypg), and third in scoring offense (42.4 ppg). Richt sent six FSU quarterbacks into the NFL between 1987 and 2000. In addition to Weinke (Carolina Panthers), Washington Redskin Casey Weldon was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 1991. His teammate at FSU, Brad Johnson (now Richt’s brother-in-law), was a Pro Bowl selection for Washington in 2000 and led the Tampa Bay Bucs to the Super Bowl title in 2003. Other Richt pro proteges include Danny Kanell (New York Giants), Danny McManus (Kansas City Chiefs) and Peter Tom Willis (Chicago Bears). Personal: A native of Omaha, Nebraska, Hometown: Boca Raton, Fla. Richt came to Tallahassee with an College: University of Miami, ‘82 astute knowledge of the passing Birthdate: Feb. 18, 1960 game after playing the position for the Miami Hurricanes under Howard Birthplace Omaha, Nebraska Schnellenberger. Richt spent most of Wife: Katharyn Francis his career at Miami as a backup to Children: Jon, 3/11/90; David, 12/1/94 former Buffalo Bills star Jim Kelly. Zach 5/15/96, Anya 2/13/97 In one of Richt’s years at Miami, his Coaching Positions: teammates included Kelly, Vinny Years as college coach: 25 Testaverde, Bernie Kosar, and quarFlorida State - Graduate Assistant (1985-86); terbacks coach Earl Morral. Richt is married to the former Volunteer Assistant (1987-88) East Carolina- Offensive Coordinator (1989) Katharyn Francis of Tallahassee. The couple have four children - Jonathan Florida State - Quarterbacks (1990-2000); Offensive Coord. (1994-2000) (19), a sophomore quarterback at Mars Hill College, David (16), Zach Georgia - Head Coach (2001-current) (13), and Anya (12).
MARK RICHT QUICK FACTS
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Winningest Active Division I-A Coaches
By Winning Percentage
Coach, Curr. School Yrs W L T 1. Urban Meyer, UF 9 96 18 0 2. Bob Stoops, OU 11 117 29 0 3. MARK RICHT, UGA 9 90 27 0 4. Gary Patterson, TCU 10 86 28 0 5. Joe Paterno, PSU 44 394 129 3
Pct. .842 .801 .769 .754 .751
Bowls 6-1 5-7 7-2 5-4 24-11-1
33-6 In An Opponent’s Stadium
Including 11-3 Against Ranked Foes
Year 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002 2002 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2004 2004 2004 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009
Year 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002 2003 2004 2004 2005 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009
Opponent #6 Tennessee Vanderbilt Ole Miss #21 Ga. Tech South Carolina #22 Alabama Kentucky #24 Auburn Clemson #11 LSU #13 Tennessee Vanderbilt Ga. Tech South Carolina Arkansas Kentucky #3 Auburn Miss. State #8 Tennessee Vanderbilt #20 Ga. Tech South Carolina Ole Miss Kentucky #5 Auburn #16 Alabama Tennessee Vanderbilt Ga. Tech South Carolina Arizona State #11 LSU Kentucky Auburn #9 Oklahoma State Arkansas Tennessee Vanderbilt #7 Georgia Tech
Final W, 26-24 W, 30-14 W, 35-15 W, 31-17 W, 13-7 W, 27-25 W, 52-24 W, 24-21 W, 30-0 L, 17-10 W, 41-14 W, 27-8 W, 34-17 W, 20-16 W, 20-14 W, 62-17 L, 24-6 W, 23-10 W, 27-14 W, 34-17 W, 14-7 W, 18-0 W, 14-9 L, 24-20 W, 37-15 W, 26-23 L, 35-14 W, 20-17 W, 31-17 W, 14-7 W, 27-10 W, 52-38 W, 42-38 W, 17-13 L, 24-10 W, 52-41 L, 45-19 W, 34-10 W, 30-24
18 Victories When Tied Or Trailing Late
Opponent @#6 Tennessee Kentucky Clemson @ #22 Alabama @ #24 Auburn UAB vs. ^Purdue @ S. Carolina @ #20 Ga. Tech Colorado #16 Ga. Tech #14 *Va. Tech @ #16 Alabama @ Vanderbilt @ Kentucky @ Auburn Arizona State #25 Auburn
Start of 4th Qtr. 17-17 29-29 28-21 CU 25-24 UA 21-17 AU 13-13 27-27 (end of 4th) 16-13 SC 7-7 13-0 CU 12-7 GT (8:50 4th) 21-13 VT 20-20 (end of 4th) 17-14 VU 38-35 (12:09 4th) 13-10 (11:05 4th) 17-14 ASU 24-24 (14:11 4th)
Final 26-24 43-29 31-28 27-25 24-21 16-13 34-27 OT 20-16 14-7 14-13 15-12 31-24 26-23 OT 20-17 42-38 17-13 20-17 31-24
^Capital One Bowl, Tampa, Fla.; *The largest comeback under Richt was 18 points against Va. Tech in the 2006 Chick-fil-A Bowl. Georgia trailed 21-3 at the half.
Head Coach Mark Richt Building a Family
Richt married Katharyn in 1987. They have four children. Two came along the usual way — Jon and David. But two came in a very special way. “We were in Sunday School class one day talking about the ills of society,” said Richt. “We explored questions like ‘who’s in charge of taking care of the poor and the elderly.’ We felt like the church should do its share.” Also, Katharyn’s brother and sister-in-law had previously adopted children from the Ukraine. Months later, Katharyn was in the Ukraine, a former republic of the Soviet Union, arranging the adoption of two children, classmates in the same orphanage. She spent 31 days there while Mark spent about eight days. When they returned in July, 1999, they had Zack and Anya, in tow. “They have been a special blessing to all our family,” said Katharyn.
(Front: l-r) Jonathan, Katharyn , Mark, Zack, (Back) Anya and David
In the Richt Era (2001-09) AP All-SEC Total Florida................................ 66 LSU.................................... 63 Georgia........................ 62 Tennessee........................... 49 Arkansas............................. 47 Auburn............................... 46 Alabama............................. 45 Kentucky............................ 32 Ole Miss............................. 30 Miss. State.......................... 21 S. Carolina.......................... 20 Vanderbilt........................... 15
Coaches All-SEC 1st Team Georgia........................ 33 LSU.................................... 33 Alabama............................. 32 Florida................................ 32 Auburn............................... 27 Tennessee........................... 22 Arkansas............................. 21 Ole Miss............................. 16 Kentucky............................ 14 S. Carolina.......................... 10 Vanderbilt............................. 8 Miss. State............................ 4
NFL Draftees.............. Totals Georgia........................ 46 LSU.................................... 44 Florida................................ 41 Tennessee........................... 40 Auburn............................... 29 Alabama............................. 29 S. Carolina.......................... 26 Arkansas............................. 22 Ole Miss............................. 16 Kentucky............................ 10 Miss. State............................ 9 Vanderbilt............................. 8
AP All-SEC 1st Team Georgia........................ 36 LSU.................................... 30 Florida................................ 32 Alabama............................. 28 Auburn............................... 24 Tennessee........................... 20 Arkansas............................. 17 Kentucky............................ 16 Ole Miss............................. 16 Vanderbilt............................. 8 S. Carolina............................ 8 Miss. State............................ 7
Freshman All-SEC Totals Georgia........................ 26 Vanderbilt........................... 26 Arkansas............................. 25 Alabama............................. 23 Miss. State.......................... 22 Auburn............................... 20 Florida................................ 20 Tennessee........................... 19 LSU.................................... 16 Kentucky............................ 16 Ole Miss............................. 15 S. Carolina.......................... 15
NFL 1st Round Totals Georgia.......................... 8 LSU...................................... 8 Tennessee............................. 8 Auburn................................. 6 Arkansas............................... 6 Florida.................................. 6 Ole Miss............................... 5 S. Carolina............................ 3 Vanderbilt............................. 2 Kentucky.............................. 1 Alabama............................... 1 Miss. State............................ 0
Coaches All-SEC Total Florida................................ 73 LSU.................................... 64 Georgia........................ 62 Alabama............................. 55 Tennessee........................... 50 Auburn............................... 44 Arkansas............................. 41 Kentucky............................ 33 Ole Miss............................. 29 Vanderbilt........................... 24 S. Carolina.......................... 20 Miss. State.......................... 17
1st TeamAll-Americans Totals LSU.................................... 14 Florida................................ 16 Georgia.........................11 Tennessee........................... 11 Alabama............................. 10 Auburn................................. 8 Arkansas............................... 7 Ole Miss............................... 4 S. Carolina............................ 3 Kentucky.............................. 1 Vanderbilt............................. 1 Miss. State............................ 0
National Awards Won Florida.................................. 8 LSU...................................... 6 Georgia.......................... 5 Kentucky.............................. 4 Ole Miss............................... 4 Alabama............................... 4 Auburn................................. 1 Arkansas............................... 1 Tennessee............................. 1 Miss. State............................ 0 S. Carolina............................ 0 Vanderbilt............................. 0
Only Coaches To Win Two SEC Titles in First Five Years Frank Thomas, Alabama (1933, ’34) Bernie Moore, LSU (1935, ’36) Vince Dooley, Georgia (1966, ’68) Steve Spurrier, Florida (1991, ’93) Nick Saban, LSU (2001, ’03) MARK RICHT, GEORGIA (2002, ’05) Urban Meyer, Florida (2006, ’08) Only SEC Coaches To Record Four Straight 10-Win Seasons Paul “Bear” Bryant, Alabama (1971-74, 1977-80) Vince Dooley, Georgia (1980-83) Phillip Fulmer, Tennessee (1995-98) MARK RICHT, GEORGIA (2002-05) Steve Spurrier, Florida (1993-98)
Inside the Numbers Under Richt
Record (*SEC).................................... 90-27 (52-23) Home/Away/Neutral..................... 46-11/33-6/11-10 Versus Ranked Teams (H/A/N)............ 9-8/11-3/9-8 Versus Top 10 Teams (H/A/N)............... 1-2/4-2/3-5 Day/Night.................................................63-18/27-9 After Bye Week.................................................. 11-4 SEC East/*West/Non-Conf............ 28-16/24-7/38-4 Conference Record (H/A/*N).......... 22-10/26-5/4-8 Score First/Opp. Scores First.................67-9/23-18 Leading/Trailing/Tied at Half.......... 70-7/17-19/3-1 Leading/Tr./Tied after 3rd Q............. 77-5/8-22/5-0 Scoring < 18 Pts. / 18 + Pts......................11-18/79-9 Allowing less than 20 Pts................................... 63-7 Allowing 20+/30+ Pts...............................21-10/6-11 Rushing for less than 100 yards..................... 14-12 Rushing for over 100 yards............................. 76-15 Rushing for 200+ yards..................................... 20-2 Passing for 300+ yards...................................... 18-4 Totaling less than 300 yards............................ 18-12 400+ yards of Total Offense.............................. 44-5 Allowing less than 100 yds. rushing................. 48-3 Allowing less than 300 yds. Total Off............... 54-6 Allowing 400+ yds. total offense......................... 9-9 Having 100-yard rusher.................................... 39-3 Opp. have 100-yard rusher............................. 13-10 No turnovers / takeaways..........................19-0/8-10 In August/September...................................3-0/29-5 In October........................................................ 25-10 In November...................................................... 23-9 In December......................................................... 5-2 In January............................................................ 5-1 * - includes 2002 SEC Championship game win over #22 Arkansas; 2003 SEC Championship game loss to #3 LSU; 2005 SEC Championship game win over #3 LSU
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Coaches at a Glance Rodney Garner Tony Ball Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Line/ Recruiting Coordinator Birthdate: 6-30-66 Birthplace: Leeds, Ala. High School: Leeds College: Auburn, ’90
Coaching Experience: 1990-95, Auburn (Recruiting Coord., Tight Ends, Asst. Strength and Conditioning); 1996-97, Tennessee (Offensive Tackles,Tight Ends); 1998-04, Georgia (Defensive Line, Recruiting Coordinator); 2005-09, Georgia (Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Line/Recruiting Coord)...Playing Experience: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1989), Pittsburgh Gladiators (1989), Auburn (1984- 1988) All-SEC and honorable mention All-America his senior season...Captain of 1988 SEC Championship Team... Leeds H.S. (1981-83) A first team All-America and All-State; Birmingham News “Super 12,” Birmingham Post-Herald “Ten Most Wanted,” Blue Chip Illustrated first team All-South, voted team captain as a senior... Family: Wife Kimberly and six children, Bridgett, Brielle, Jaiden, Kai, Sydney and Milan.
Todd Grantham
Defensive Coord./Linebackers Birthdate: Sept. 13, 1966 Birthplace: in Pulaski, Va. High School: Pulaski County College: Virginia Tech, ‘89 Coaching Experience: 1990-91, Virginia Tech (Defensive Ends/Linebackers); 1992-93, Virginia Tech (Defensive Tackles); 1994-95, Virginia Tech (Defensive Line); 1996-97, Michigan State (Defensive Line); 1998, Michigan State (Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line); 1999-2001, Indianapolis Colts (Defensive Line); 2002-04, Houston Texans (Defensive Line); 2005-07, Cleveland Browns (Defensive Coordinator); 2008-09, Dallas Cowboys (Defensive Line); 2010, Georgia (Defensive Coordinator/ Linebackers)….Playing Experience: Virginia Tech – Guard and tackle from 1985-88 who earned second-team All-South and honorable mention All-America honors as a senior….Pulaski County H.S. (1981-83) –Offensive and defensive lineman …Family: Wife Paige and two children, Corbin and Olivia.
Mike Bobo
Offensive Coord./Quarterbacks Birthdate: 4-9-74 Birthplace: Augusta, Ga. High School: Thomasville College: Georgia, ’97 Coaching Experience: 1998, Georgia (Administrative Assistant); 1999, Georgia (Graduate Assistant); 2000, Jacksonville State (QB’s); 2001, Georgia (Quarterbacks); 2002, Georgia (Quarterbacks, Running Backs); 2003-06, Georgia (Quarterbacks) 2007-09, Georgia (Off. Coordinator/QBs)...Playing Experience: Georgia (1993-97) -- Finished his playing career ranked second in the Georgia record books in passing yards (6,334), pass attempts (766), pass completions (445), and TD passes (38)...team captain in 1996 and 1997... MVP of the 1998 Outback Bowl... Thomasville H.S. (1990-93) -- USA Today Georgia Player of the Year...Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAA Offensive Player of the Year... broke every school and region career passing mark and the Georgia high school career yardage record...Family: Wife Lainie and five children, Andrew, Olivia, Jake, Ava and Kate.
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Birthdate: 7-29-59 Birthplace: Chattanooga, Tenn. High School: Brainerd College: UT Chattanooga, ’83 Coaching Experience: 1985-86, Austin Peay (graduate assistant); 1987, South Carolina (volunteer running backs coach); 1988, UT Chattanooga (Receivers); 1989, East Tennessee (Running Backs); 1992-94, Holy Cross (Running backs); 1995-97, Louisville (Receivers); 1998-2005, Virginia Tech (Receivers), 2006-08, Georgia (Running backs), 2009, Georgia (Receivers)...Playing Experience: UT Chattanooga — Running back who set numerous school kick return records...named to UTC All-Century Team....Bainbridge (Ga.) High School — 1974-77...Family: Wife Maria and two children, Anthony and Keshea.
Warren Belin
Linebackers Birthdate: Oct. 20, 1967 Birthplace: Marshville, N.C. High School: Forest Hills College: Wake Forest ‘90 Coaching Experience: 1991, Cornell (Linebackers); 1992, East Tennessee State (Linebackers); 1993-94, Cornell (Linebackers); 1995, William and Mary (Defensive Line); 1996, William and Mary (Linebackers); 1997-01, SMU (Linebackers); 2002-05, Vanderbilt (Linebackers); 2006-07, Vanderbilt (Linebackers/ Special Teams Coordinator); 2008-09, Vanderbilt (Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator)….Playing Experience: Wake Forest (1987-90) – As a linebacker, two-time Academic Honor Roll recipient and ACC All-Academic Team in 1990…..Forest Hills High School (1982-85) – All State linebacker and fullback, three year team captain, led team to state title in ’84 and championship game in ’85…Family: Wife Yolanda and three daughters: Camryn and twins Morgan and MacKenzi.
Bryan McClendon Running Backs Birthdate: 12-28-83 Birthplace: Chicago, Ill. High School: Mays College: Georgia, ’05
Coaching Experience: 2007-08, Georgia (Graduate Assistant, offense); 2009, Georgia (Running Backs)....Playing Experience: Chicago Bears (2006); Georgia (2002-05) -- Four letters; Wide receiver was part of 2002 and 2005 SEC Championship teams, caught six touchdowns as a senior and was part of a senior class that won a school record 44 games during his career; Mays H.S. (1998-2001) Named PrepStar All-American and SuperPrep All-Dixie Team as a receiver/defensive back...Earned team’s MVP award as a junior...Member of two state championship relay teams... Family: Wife Amber and one son, Bryan.
Coaches at a Glance Stacy Searels Scott Lakatos
Off. Line/Running Game Coord. Birthdate: 10-19-65 Birthplace: Trion, Ga. High School: Trion College: Auburn, ’90
Secondary Birthdate: July 3, 1965 Birthplace: Long Valley, N.J. High School: West Morris Central College: Western Connecticut ‘88
Coaching Experience: 1988-89, Western Connecticut (Defensive Backs); 1990-91, Boston University (Outside Linebackers); 1992-93, Syracuse University (Defensive Grad. Asst./ Safeties); 1994, University of New Haven (Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers); 1995, University of Maine (Secondary); 1996-99, University of Maine (Secondary/Special Teams Coord.); 2000, University of Maine (Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers); 2001-03, Rutgers University (Secondary); 2004-09, University of Connecticut (Secondary)….Playing Experience: Western Connecticut (1984-87) – Earned four varsity letters as a linebacker….West Morris H.S. (1979-82) – Linebacker and fullback earning All-County honors on defense….Family: Wife Amanda and two children, Sarah Bailey and Cole.
Coaching Experience: 1992-93, Auburn (Grad. Asst.); 1994-2000, Appalachian State (Off. Line); 2000-02, Cincinnati (Off. Line); 2003-06, LSU (Off. Line); 2007-08, Georgia (Off. Line); 2009, Georgia (Running Game Coord./Off. Line)... Playing Experience: Auburn (1984-87) -- First team All-America as offensive lineman in 1987...First team All-SEC in ‘86 and ‘87... Ken Rice Award as Auburn’s best blocking lineman in ‘87...Named to Auburn’s “Team of the ‘80s’...Played in 1988 Japan Bowl and Senior Bowl...2000 NCAA Award of Valor; Fourth round draft pick by San Diego Chargers (1988-89); Miami Dolphins (1990))...Trion H.S. (198184)...Family: Wife Patricia and two children, Taylor and Savannah.
Dave Van Halanger
Dir. of Strength and Conditioning Birthdate: 10-15-53 Birthplace: Turtle Creek, Pa. High School: Turtle Creek College: West Virginia, ’76
John Lilly
Tight Ends Birthdate: 6-21-68 Birthplace: Beckley, W.V. High School: Woodrow Wilson College: Guilford, ’90 Coaching Experience: 1991-94, Northwest Guilford High School, Greensboro, N.C....1995, Florida State University (videographer)...1996-97, Florida State University (graduate assistant)...1998-2007, Florida State University (tight ends, recruiting coordinator)...2008-09, University of Georgia (tight ends)...Playing Experience: Guilford (198689) -- Quarterback, wide receiver...won Golden Helmet Award as the ideal Guilford player and chosen team captain as a senior...Deans List all four years....Woodrow Wilson H.S. --Quarterback at Woodrow Wilson...Family: Married to wife Cheryl on March 8, 2008.
Coaching Experience: 1977, West Virginia (Graduate Asst./Head J.V. Coach); 1978-1983, West Virginia (Head Strength Coach), 19832000, Florida State (Strength and Conditioning Coach), 1999, East-West Shrine Game (Strength Coach), 2000 Gridiron Classic (Strength Coach), 2001-09, Georgia (Director of Strength and Conditioning)...Playing Experience: Signed with Atlanta Falcons in 1976...West Virginia (1972-75) -- Played four-years and was a three-year starter as an offensive lineman...co-captain of 1975 West Virginia Peach Bowl Team...All-East in 1974 and 75...1975 honorable mention All-America...Greenbriar Prep (1972) -- Team captain...won the Plumbo Award, given to the athlete who showed the most effort academically and on the field...Turtle Creek H.S. (1968-72) -- Team captain...Family: Wife Michele and five children, Julie, Danielle, Matthew, Michael and Katelyn.
Football Office Staff
Ann Hunt Admin. Secretary for Coach Richt
Ron Courson Director of Sports Medicine
Connie Connelly Tammy Program Coord./ Mettenberger Recruiting Admin. Secretary
Joe Tereshinski Video Coordinator
Ray Lamb Coordinator H.S. Relations
John Eason Director/Player Development
John Meshad Equipment Manager
Josh Brooks Asst. Dir. Football Ops.
Kevin Purvis Asst. Equipment Manager
Daniel Bettis Grad. Asst.
Charlie Cantor Recruiting Asst.
Mitch Doolittle Program Coord.
Thomas Settles Team Chaplain
Todd Hartley Grad. Asst.
Brad Hutcherson Program Coord.
Bobby Lankford Character Education Coord.
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Uga, The Mascot Legacy
Although the University of Georgia is now known as the home of Uga, the pure white English bulldog, several mascots led the Red and Black before Frank W. Seiler provided the current lineage beginning in 1956.
The Goat, Feb. 22, 1892 Georgia’s mascot for its first football game against Auburn, February 22, 1892 in Atlanta, Ga., was a goat. Old newspaper clippings indicate that the goat wore a black coat with red U.G. letters on each side. He also had on a hat with ribbons all down his high horns, and the Auburn fans yelled throughout the game “shoot the billy-goat.”
1946 Georgia-Georgia Tech game in Athens, and the canine appeared to be suited for the mascot position. Smith agreed to loan Butch to the University during the football season along with a female puppy named Tuffy. The female died of a heart attack following the GeorgiaKentucky game in 1948, but Butch continued to serve. Spending the off-season at Smith’s home in Warner Robins, Butch was tragically shot in the summer of 1951 by a policeman after the dog escaped from his pen and was found roaming the streets. Butch is buried behind Smith’s business along Watson Boulevard. In 2004 plans for a marker honoring Butch in his hometown were put into motion by longtime Warner Robins resident Guy Fussell.
Mike, 1951-55 Butch was succeeded by Mike, another brindled English bulldog, owned by C. L. Fain. Mike lived in the field house on campus and died of natural canine causes in 1955. As his master’s thesis, Gene Owens of Fort Worth, Texas, cast the bronze statue of Mike which is located at the entrance of Memorial Hall.
Trilby, 1894 In 1894, Georgia’s mascot was a solid white female bull terrier owned by a student, Charles H. Black, Sr., of Atlanta. Trilby, named Trilby with owner Charles H. Black after a novel by George Du Maurier, served as the campus pet and mascot for the Chi Phi fraternity. Disputing stories speculate the origin of the Bulldog nickname, and the story of Trilby provides yet another opinion: “...every day Trilby took herself down to old Herty field with her master for football practice. She ran signals with the best of them and became an accustomed Bronze statue of Mike figure on the athletic field...One morning, Trilby failed to appear for her breakfast and after a frantic search she was finally discovered proudly washing the faces of her newborn family, 13 white puppies...Late Uga Takes the Field one dusky fall afternoon, Trilby appeared for In the last 100 years of intercollegiate a grid workout and scampering after her came football, Georgia’s Uga has established her 13 children, darting through players’ legs, himself as the nation’s most well-known barking and pace. ‘Well,’ suggested one of mascot. The line of pure white English bullthe players, ‘Trilby has brought us a name, dogs, which epitomizes everything Georgia, Bulldogs.’ ...Every time a game was played has been owned by the Frank W. “Sonny” on Herty Field, the boys would floss Trilby Seiler family of Savannah, Ga., since Uga and her 13 offerings up with red and black I first graced the campus in 1956. Sanford Stadium Graves ribbons, and so attired they have gone down Through the years, Uga has been defined in history as perhaps the first ‘sponsors’ in by his spiked collar, a symbol of the posisouthern football.” —Ruth Stanton Cogill (Atlanta newspaper) tion which he holds. He was given his name, an abbreviation for the “After the rein of Trilby and her family, chaos developed in the mascot university, by William Young of Columbus, a law school classmate of department at the university. Many games had several, depending on Seiler. Each of the Uga mascots is awarded a varsity letter in the form which alumnus got his dog to the game first.” —AJC, Nov. 18, 1962 of a plaque, identical to those presented to all Bulldog athletes who letter in their respective sports. Mr. Angel, 1944-46 As determined and published by the Pittsburgh Press, the Univer Mr. Angel, a brindle and white colored Engsity of Georgia is the only major college that actually buries its mascots lish Bulldog owned by Eastman,Ga.,physician, within the confines of the stadium. Ugas I, II, III, IV, V, VI and VII are Warren Coleman, filled a void during some buried in marble vaults near the main gate in the embankment of the of the war years. South stands. Epitaphs to the dogs are inscribed in bronze, and before There was no mascot roaming the sidelines each home game, flowers are placed on their graves. The memorial plot attracts hundreds of fans and visitors each year. and Coleman took Mr. Angel to games and For the past 30 years, Uga’s jerseys have been custom-made at the stood with him on the sidelines. His picture beginning of each season from the same material used for the players’ on the field with the Georgia cheerleaders jerseys. Old jerseys are destroyed. appears in the 1945 and ’46 UGA annual, Mr. Angel Uga’s on-field home is a permanent air conditioned doghouse lothe Pandora. cated next to the cheerleader’s platform, providing comfort in the heat of August and September. Butch, 1947-50 Butch was a brindled English bulldog owned by Mabry Smith of War ner Robins, Ga. He was spotted by students who were attending the
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Uga I, 1956-66 “Hood’s Ole Dan” Record: 53-48-6 The current Uga line of solid white English bulldogs began with Uga I, Hood’s Ole Dan, born Dec. 2, 1955, in Columbus. Uga I was given to Cecelia Seiler by a friend, Frank Heard of Columbus and appeared in his first game in the 1956 home Uga I with Hannah Jones opener. As recalled by Sonny Seiler, “...his original red jerseys were made by Cecelia. It was necessary to take up children’s t-shirts to fit the dog in the right places. There is no telling how many of these jerseys he wore out. During the early games in Athens, especially the hot ones before he had a dog house, the large green hedges that surround Sanford Stadium afforded welcome shade in the heat of battle. Unfortunately, the hedges constantly tore these jerseys and new ones had to be made.” epitaph: Damn Good Dog SPECIAL APPEARANCES
Bowl Games (’season)
I Orange ’59, Sun ’64 II Cotton ’66, Liberty ’67, Sugar ’68, Sun ’69, Gator ’71 III Peach ’73, Tangerine ‘74, Cotton ‘75, Sugar ‘76, Bluebonnet ’78, Sugar ’80 IV Sugar ’81, Sugar ’82, Cotton ’83, Citrus ’84, Sun ’85, Hall of Fame ’86, Liberty ’87, Gator ’88, Peach ’89 V Independence ’91, Florida Citrus ’92, Peach ’95, Outback ’97, Peach ’98 VI Outback ’99, Music City Bowl ’01, Sugar ’03, Capital One ’04 Outback ’05, Sugar ’06, Chick-fil-A ’06, Sugar ’08 VII Capital One ’09
Other Sporting Events & Banquets
Men’s Basketball Final Four, Albuquerque, N.M, 1983 (IV) Men’s Basketball SEC Championships, 1990 (IV) Heisman Trophy Banquet, Dec. 9, 1982 (IV) Coronation of NCAA Men’s Tennis Champions, 1999 (V)
Miscellaneous
Sports Illustrated Cover, April 28, 1997 (V) Sports Illustrated (IV, V, VI) ESPN’s College Gameday Time (IV) Newsweek (IV) Football News (IV) SportMagazine (IV) The Animal’s Who’s Who (III) Featured on the Animal Planet (VI) Dog Fancy Magazine (VI) 1997 movie, “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil,” (V) 1976 movie, “Gator,” (III) 2001 Emmy-winning episode of Turner South’s Liar’s and Legends Honorary Chairman, American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout, 1984 (IV) Grand Marshal, UGA Homecoming Parade, 1999 (V) Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame (I, II, III) St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Savannah (IV, VI) Blessing of the Fleet, Darien, Ga. (IV) Onion Festival Parade, Glennville, Ga. (IV) Cotton Bowl Parade, 1984 (IV); Peach Bowl Parade, 1973 (III) Orange Bowl Parade, 1959 (I) Grand Opening of UGA National AlumniCenter (VI) Alumni, Bulldog Club and Touchdown Club Meetings Georgia House of Representatives; Georgia Senate Chamber; Georgia Governor’s Office Reception for Georgia Congressmen in Washington D.C. 2002 (VI) Best College Mascot in the South by Blue Ribbon of Turner South Broadcasting, 2005 (VI) Best College Mascot by Southern Sports Awards, 2005 (VI) Poster boy with Coach Richt for US Corps of Engineers Water Safety, 2005 (VI) Redcoat Band send-off to China, 2006 (VI)
Charitable Functions
March of Dimes, Easter Seals, Heart Fund, Humane Society, Boy’s Clubs
Uga II, 1966-72 “Ole Dan’s Uga” Record: 42-16-3 Uga I was succeeded by his son, Ole Dan’s Uga at an impressive pregame ceremony at Home coming, 1966. With the Georgia Redcoat Band lining the field, Uga II was led to the center of the field Uga II with Ann DeLong by Charles Seiler, son of Sonny and Cec eli a. The student body erupted in a cheer that was picked up by the entire stadium, ‘‘Damn Good Dog!’’ Uga II had an impressive reign as he watched Georgia participate in five bowl games and win two SEC championships. epitaph: Not Bad for A Dog Uga III, 1972-80 “Seiler’s Uga Three” Record: 71-32-2 Born Oct. 9, 1972, Seiler’s Uga III was present for Georgia football’s finest moment as Herschel Walker took the Bulldogs to the 1980 national championship. He led Georgia to six bowl games in nine years and closed out his career in ultimate fashion winning the 1980 Uga III NCAA championship. Uga III retired on the 100th football game of his career, marking the season-opener of the 1981 season. He died just weeks later. epitaph: How ‘Bout This Dawg Uga IV, 1981-89 “Seiler’s Uga Four” Record: 77-27-4 Uga IV was perhaps the most active of all the Georgia mascots, standing as the only one to attend a bowl game every year of his service (1981-89). He took over for Uga III in the 1981 season opener and over the next nine seasons, led Georgia to a record of 77-27-4. The highlight of his career was his personal appearance at the Heisman Trophy Banquet with Herschel Walker in New York on December 9, 1982. Uga IV was escorted through the banquet hall by the president of the Downtown Athletic Club, and was earlier photographed with Herschel by news photographers from across the country. The proud Bulldog donned his game jersey for the outing but added the formal touch of a collar and black tie. Uga IV was the first mascot invited to the Heisman Banquet. Declared ‘‘Dog of the Decade’’ by Vince Dooley in 1991, Uga IV was posthumously awarded the highest honor available to University of Georgia mascots — the Georgia varsity letter. epitaph: The Dog of the Decade Uga IV with Marty Argo
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Otto, 1986 “The Substitute” Record: 3-1
Although Otto was not pure white like his father, he was called upon to fill in for his younger brother, Uga IV, who injured ligaments in his left hind knee when jumping off a hotel bed before the Vanderbilt contest. In four games during the 1986 season, Otto led the team to a 3-1 record and also co-mascotted, along with Uga IV, a victory over instate rival Georgia Tech. After winning his first two games, fans cheered, “2-and-0 with Otto!” Dooley, serving as head coach during Otto’s brief tenure, favored the substitute the most. “I have always had a great affection for those who came off the bench and performed, and he did that and had a great time,” Otto Dooley said. Otto is buried in the Seiler’s backyard.
Uga V, 1990-99 “UGA IV’s Magillicuddy II” Record: 65-39-1
In the first game of 1990, Uga V officially began his reign as the Georgia mascot taking over from his father Uga IV, who passed away at his home in Savannah on Feb. 26, 1990. Uga V was the last pup sired by Uga IV and was born on March 6, 1990. Named in honor of one of the greatest Bulldogs, Dan Magill, former Assistant Athletic Director for Public Relations and longtime tennis coach and sports information director. Surprisingly, the Seiler family became aware that Uga IV’s mate was expecting only 10 days before the litter was due. This notice came a week after Uga IV had passed away at his home in Savannah from kidney failure. There were only three pups in the litter and the last one born on March 6 was the only solid white male. Uga V had been perhaps the most well known of all the Bulldog mascots highlighted by his appearUga V ance on the cover of the April 28, 1997, Sports Illustrated which declared him the nation’s best college mascot. Rocketed to stardom, he also appeared in Clint Eastwood’s “Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil” — filmed in his hometown of Savannah, Ga. Uga V also presided over Georgia’s most successful collective sporting effort in department history as the Bulldogs claimed four NCAA team titles during the 1998-99 season — women’s swimming and diving, women’s gymnastics, men’s tennis and men’s golf — and placed second in the Directors’ Cup race. He died on Nov. 22, 1999, just over two months after his retirement. epitaph: “Nation’s Best College Mascot”—Sports Illustrated
Uga VI, 1999-2008 “Uga V’s Whatchagot Loran” Record: 87-27
In 2007, Uga VI became the winningest mascot in school history and owned a record of 87-27. The fall of 2008 would have been his 10th season after Uga VI reigned over more games than any other mascot with 114. He died on June 27, 2008. In his last game, the Bulldogs defeated Hawai’i 41-10 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2008. Georgia finished the season ranked second in the AP poll. The pregame passing of the bone ceremony from Uga V to his heftier and friskier son, Whatchagot Loran, took place at the 1999 Georgia-South Carolina contest. Only a year old at his coronation, Uga VI stands as the biggest of all the Uga mascots weighing in at 65 pounds — 20 pounds heavier than his father. His first season climaxed in a magnificent come from behind victory over Purdue at the Outback Bowl in Tampa. The comeback from a 25-point deficit marked an unprecedented feat in Georgia annals and the largest comeback in collegiate bowl history.
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The 2000 season ended in Hawaii, but due to the distance and a quarantine rule, Uga VI missed the O’ahu Bowl, marking the first time the Georgia mascot had missed the postseason game since the 1969 Sun Bowl. Alongside first-year head coach Mark Richt, Uga VI saw his third consecutive 8-4 season, which included a 26-24 win Uga VI at then-No. 6 Tennessee for the Bulldogs’ first win in Knoxville since 1980. The streak of consecutive bowl victories ended at three for the beloved mascot as Georgia fell to Boston College 20-16 in the Music City Bowl in Nashville. Uga VI and Georgia experienced their best season in two decades as the 2002 Bulldogs won a record 13 games (to only one loss), and topped Arkansas to win the program’s first league title since 1982. And Uga VI roamed the sidelines as the Bulldogs defeated Florida State in the 2003 Nokia Sugar Bowl, 26-13. The wins kept piling up for Uga VI and the Bulldogs in 2003, as the team posted an 11-3 record, returned to the SEC Championship game before falling to eventual national champion LSU. Uga VI worked on his tan in sunny Florida as Georgia held on for a 34-27 overtime victory against Purdue in the Capital One Bowl in Orlando. The 2004 season saw the Bulldogs post a 10-2 record, and Uga VI returned to Tampa for the second time in his young career, as Georgia earned a 24-21 win against Wisconsin in the Outback Bowl. Year 2005 ended with a record of 10-3 and a loss in the Nokia Sugar Bowl 38-35 against West Virginia on January 2, 2006. The game was played in Atlanta, Ga. due to destruction in New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina. The 2006 season marked the 50th anniversary of the Uga legacy of mascots at UGA. Georgia returned to Atlanta, Ga. to defeat Virginia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Bowl on December 30, 2006 to end the season with a 9-4 record. In 2007, Uga VI passed Uga IV (77-24-4) for the most wins of any bulldog in school history. epitaph: A Big Dog For A Big Job, And He Handled It Well
Uga VII, 2008-2009 “Loran’s Best” Record: 16-7
“Loran’s Best” officially became “Uga VII,” when he was introduced for the first time to the Sanford Stadium crowd prior to kickoff of the Georgia vs. Georgia Southern game August 30,2008. He was escorted onto the field by members of the Frank W. “Sonny” Seiler family of Savannah who have owned the continuous line of mascots since Uga I took up the mantle in 1956. Uga VII Uga VII passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 19 of heart-related causes. It was the Thursday before the final home game of the 2009 season and the Bulldogs did not have a live mascot at the game. Instead, a wreath was placed on UGA VII’s doghouse, and the players wore a special UGA VII decal on their helmets to remember him.
Russ, 2009 Record: 2-0
Russ
“Russ,” the five-year-old half brother of Uga VII, served as the Bulldog mascot for the Georgia Tech game in Atlanta and helped his squad to a 30-24 win. He also served in the 2009 Advocare 100 Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La. where Georgia defeated Texas A&M 44-20. He was the first substitute mascot since “Otto” in 1986. He will not be a permanent Uga mascot. Uga VIII will be selected before the first football game in 2010.