Issue 14, app state, 2013

Homecoming 2013 - Georgia vs. Appalachian State Welcome home ome al alll Dawg Daw wg g fans..

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A Winning Weekend For the Dawgs as well as the winners of the 34th annual Georgia-Florida Golf Classic

Congratulations to First Flight Winners Michael Amos, Fred Spigner, Aaron Seitz and Travis Williamson (not pictured).

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From the Editor : Vance Leavy

I don’t know about you, but to me it doesn’t get much better than beating the Florida Gators three times in a row. Yes, our Cardiac Canines once again made the game a thriller when it didn’t have to be, but I will take it.

First and foremost, you gotta give Georgia QB, Aaron Murray a heap of praise. He will leave UGA knowing that he greatly contributed to changing the tide against the now, not so mighty Gators.

However, I would have to think No. 11 is dulling out plenty of kudos to his offensive line that not only protected him nicely, but also gave Todd Gurley and company some holes to establish the Georgia running game.

And boy wasn’t it great to see Gurley back on the field. He didn’t waste any time in reminding everyone that he truly is the best running back in the country.

Every time he touches the ball the potential is there for him to do something electric. And guess what, that is so critical to the rest of the Georgia offense clicking.

How about the play of Michael Bennett and Rhett McGowan?

Their grittiness was much needed and appeared at just the right time throughout the game.

Now I’m not going to sugar coat some of the second half breakdowns because it’s imperative for Coach Richt and crew to clean up the little things. This has to happen if this team wants to finish 2013 strong. However, on this day, I’m going to rejoice in the victory and seeing the reptiles slithering back to Gainesville.

But like with all wins, you do have to turn the page, so now it’s time to focus our attention to hosting Appalachian State this Saturday for Homecoming. The Mountaineers aren’t having a good season, but you can bet they will arrive in Athens hoping to find a Georgia team and its fanbase still recovering from the Georgia-Florida hangover.

While that could very well happen, I’m putting my faith in this team not resting on their laurels. Taking care of business early is an absolute must on Saturday. Not only do we need to give our starters some

rest, it’s time to get our reserves some much needed playing time.

Wouldn’t we all love to see Hutson Mason get to play an entire half of football?

While everyone on our BI team is most definitely tired from Georgia-Florida, it didn’t prevent us from producing a heckuva Homecoming issue. Inside you will find fan photos from several fun happenings of the Georgia-Florida hoopla. From the golf tournament and fan festival on Jekyll to scenes from Frat Beach on St. Simons, the BI camera was out in full force. And of course, there are plenty of photos from the win in Jacksonville as well.

And on the sports side, Murray, JD and Logan get you ready for what to expect from Appalachian State. Be sure not to miss Rob Sherrell going one on one (page 17) with former UGA golfer Harris English. Harris is doing great things on the PGA tour, like many of his former teammates. Not to mention, he is a great young man. I know everyone in the Golden Isles is glad that he is now calling it home.

Speaking of the Golden Isles and photo by Rob Saye golf, The McGladrey Classic will be played all this week at the Sea Island Golf Club. The tournament continues to grow year after year and offers one of the most intimate viewing opportunities on the PGA tour.

If you have any extra time this week, get to the coast.

Finally, we definitely hope you enjoy our cover this issue. The photo was submitted to us from Haley Ragsdale from south Georgia. It is the perfect shot to usher in what Homecoming in Athens is all about.

With that being said, I certainly encourage everyone to jump in the car and make Homecoming 2013 a must for your family. The parade on Friday evening in downtown is always fun. And on Saturday, it’s always a treat to see the Homecoming court; as well as, seeing former players and cheerleaders on the sidelines.

That will do it for me, but here’s to hoping our boys in red and black win big on Saturday, which will set up a road trip to highly ranked Auburn in a few weeks. Until then … Go Dawgs!

On the cover, left to right: Lee (2) and Lilli Thornton(4), from Mershon, Ga. Dathan Thornton(2), from Blackshear, Ga. Adalyn Overstreet(3), Blackshear, Ga. Dog is Rusty Proctor(6) Blackshear, Ga. Tanner DeWeese (8) Blackshear, Ga. Rhett Brooks(8months) Folkston, Ga. Benjamin Savage (6months) Brunswick, Ga. Macy Thornton(4) Blackshear, Ga. Harlow Ragsdale(3) Blackshear, Ga. Andon(7) & Brock Yeomans(9) Blackshear, Ga.

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Georgia has been at its very best throughout the program’s proud history when tailbacks have shined. The Bulldogs have the nation’s best in Todd Gurley, who unfortunately missed the entire painful month of October (and an extensive period of the season-opening loss at Clemson) as a member of Georgia’s inordinately long red cross list.

For many years, Georgia was known as Tailback U. With Gurley headlining the Bulldogs current, returning and incoming crop, that title is back. And that almost always spells great success for the red and black. So with an eye towards 2014, with Gurley, Keith Marshall – who suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Bulldogs 34-31 victory at Tennessee, J.J. Green and Brendan Douglas returning, plus a pair of fivestar blue chip prep standouts verbally committed to sign with Georgia in February, an unmatchable stable of tailbacks should show the way to great success.

Georgia’s first great runner was the Bulldogs first All-American Bob McWhorter, who earned the honor in 1913, scoring an estimated 60 touchdowns during his career, in which he was named All-Southern all four years.

Two of the greatest runners in college football history led Georgia to Southeastern Conference crowns and national titles in the 1940s.

Frank Sinkwich, also a stellar passer, won the Heisman Trophy in 1942, rushing for a school record 16 touchdowns while leading Georgia to the consensus national championship and the school’s first SEC title. His young understudy Charley Trippi, also a tremendous safety and strong passer, had an 86-yard touchdown run in a 34-0 rout of Tech and topped the century mark while earning Most Valuable Player honors in Georgia’s 9-0 Rose Bowl win over UCLA. In 1945, Trippi set the school record, which would stand for 35 years, with 235 yards on the ground in a 34-0 blasting of Florida for the Bulldogs 9-2 squad of 1945. Trippi would win the Maxwell Award in 1946, leading the Bulldogs to an 11-0 record, with every win coming by double digits, the SEC title and the national crown in the Williamson Poll.

There would be other standout runners through the years for Georgia. Kent “The Jet�

Lawrence set the Cotton Bowl record with a 74yard touchdown dash en route to a 24-9 win over SMU on December 31, 1966, capping a 101 SEC championship season.

In 1975, Glindin’ Glynn Harrison gained just under 1,000 yards as the Bulldogs went 9-2 in the regular season and earned a Cotton Bowl berth. The following year, Kevin McLee was one of the top backs in the league, gaining over 400 combined yards in unforgettable victories over Florida (41-27) and Auburn (28-0, and Georgia did not throw a pass) en route to a 10-1 regular season and SEC championship. Willie McClendon was the Most Valuable Player of the SEC in 1978, running for a then school record 1,312 yards to lead the “Wonderdogs� to a 9-1-1 regular season.

The tradition was there, then Superman came to town, his cape hidden behind the Number 34. “September the 6th, 1980 marked the debut of the most sensational freshman halfback in the history of American football,â€? narrated the greatest Bulldog ever Dan Magill on the highlight tape of the 1980 national champions. The greatest college football announcer ever Larry Munson introduced the greatest college football player Herschel Walker to the world that sultry night in Knoxville‌.â€?five, ten, 12, he’s running over people, oh you Herschel Walker!!!! My God a freshman!â€?

The rest is history.

Leading Georgia to the 1980 national championship with an NCAA freshman rushing record of 1,616 yards, gaining 150 in the 17-10 Sugar Bowl victory over Notre Dame and finishing third in the Heisman Trophy balloting – despite out-gaining the winner George Rogers in a 13-10 Georgia victory over South Carolina, highlighted by a spectacular 76-yard touchdown run – college football had never seen anything like him.

Walker would of course win the Heisman Trophy in 1982 – ahead of John Elway and Eric Dickerson – after finishing second in 1981. He would wind up his astounding, unmatchable career with 994 carries for 5,259 yards and 52 touchdowns (49 rushing and three receiving),

averaging 5.2 yards per carry. Georgia went 333 with three straight SEC championships, heading to those trio of Sugar Bowls ranked No.1, No. 2, and No. 1.

Never before, never since, has there been any collegiate tailback to match the Goal Line Stalker Herschel Walker.

On the heels of Herschel, Georgia brought in a slew of elite tailbacks.

Lars Tate went over 1,000 yards in 1987, and the Bulldogs went 9-3. That was also the freshman year of Rodney Hampton, one of the best to ever dot the Bulldogs “I�. Hampton split carries with Tate, then the following year with Tim Worley and Keith Henderson, who both shined as true freshmen in 1985. Hampton, as a freshman, ran for 227 yards in a win at Ole Miss and showcased his amazing footwork and vision.

In the 1988 season-opener, Hampton ran for 196 yards and Worley chalked up 144 in a 2817 victory over Tennessee. Worley would go on to run for 1,216 yards as a junior in 1988. He burst onto the scene as a freshman in Jacksonville with an 89-yard touchdown run, tying the school record, to put away top-ranked Florida 24-3. In the first half, Henderson, a fullback, scored on runs of 76 and 32 yards. The backs of the mid to late 1980’s in the Georgia backfield were second to none. Three straight seasons, three different tailback – Tate in ’87, Worley in ’88 and Hampton in ’89 – with 1,000 yard seasons (back when there were 11 regular season games and bowls didn’t count).

Like Worley, the magnificent Hampton left for the National Football League following his junior season. In came Garrison Hearst. After an outstanding freshman year and strong sophomore campaign, Hearst exploded for an incredible campaign for the Bulldogs of 1992, rushing for 1,594 yards and breaking Walker’s SEC record of 21 touchdowns in a season. Hearst would finish third in the Heisman balloting, as the Bulldogs went 10-2.

Robert Edwards scored seven touchdowns in a four quarter period to start the 1995 season.

But he was lost to injury and redshirted. Jim Donnan came on and rejuvenated the Bulldogs program, with Edwards the centerpiece of a tremendous 10-2 squad in 1997. He missed time due to injury but still chalked up 908 yards, highlighted by topping the century mark and scoring four touchdowns in a 37-17 victory over Florida.

Verron Haynes, a fullback, had a tremendous campaign in 2001, catching the “Hobnail Boot� game-winner at Tennessee and going, a la McLee, over 400 combined in wins over Ole Miss and Tech.

In 2002, Musa Smith, ran for 1,324 yards for a powerhouse Georgia squad that went 13-1, captured the SEC title and finished No. 3 nationally.

The next great tailback though would be Knowshon Moreno. Georgia made a big mistake of redshirting this phenom, but as a second year freshman in 2007, he chalked up 1,334 yards as the Dogs went 11-2 and finished No. 2 nationally. Moreno’s signature performance was a 33-carry, 188-yard, three-touchdown performance in the Bulldogs 42-30 victory over the Gators in Jacksonville. As a redshirt sophomore in 2008, Moreno tallied 1,400 yards for a Bulldog squad that went 10-3.

And then there was Gurley.

Last season, he ran for 1,385 yards, at his best against the toughest of defenses, as the Bulldogs went 12—2, narrowly missing out on a shot at the national title, while finishing No. 5 in the land.

He and the Dogs were on track again until the injury bug bit.

But he is back, and what a return in Jacksonville. Gurley hit the century mark for the second straight season against the Gators in the Dogs “hang on baby� 23-20 victory on the banks on the St. John’s, carrying 17 times for 100 yards and a touchdown and hauling in a 73-yard touchdown.

Under Mark Richt’s watch, the Dogs are now 57-7 with a 100 yard rusher, and in six of those losses, the opposition had a back go over the century mark.

With the top tailback in the land, Georgia is capable of beating anyone. That goes for the rest of this season, and certainly for 2014. And when the Bulldogs have great tailbacks with big seasons, Georgia wins. Usually big.

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Lakatos family all Dawgs now after adapting to Deep South

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In January 2010, Scott Lakatos joined the Georgia staff after serving six years as secondary coach at the University of Connecticut. And since that time, he has tutored some outstanding Bulldog secondaries.

In the 2011 season, the Long Valley, N.J. native coached first-team All-America safety Bacarri Rambo and Paul Hornung Award winner Brandon Boykin. And in the last two years, four of Lakatos' secondary players were drafted by the NFL: strong safety Shawn Williams, cornerback Sanders Commings and Rambo and Boykin. In his first year with the Bulldogs, Lakatos coached safety Alec Ogletree (2013 first round pick) to freshman All-SEC honors.

This season, of course, has been a learning experience for the young Georgia defensive backfield as no less than four true freshmen (Tray Matthews, Brendan Langley, Shaq Wiggins and Quincy Mauger) have assumed starting roles. And starting strong safety Josh Harvey-Clemons is but a mere sophomore. Of course, when one uproots his family from the northeast U.S. to live in the Deep South for the first time, it's quite an adjustment. And Coach Lakatos' better half, wife Amanda, can vouch for that.

"The weather was the biggest change," she says. "At first I felt like we were on a perpetual vacation. Each day I would open the door and get a blast of warm southern air, peel off a layer or two and go about my day. Unbeknownst to me, however, that pattern repeated itself for several months.

Eventually my sweaters and gloves found their way out of the rotation," said Amanda.

But now, Mrs. Lakatos said her family has taken to their life as Georgians really well.

"My son (Cole) thinks it's the coolest thing to be able to wear shorts to school all year long...and he does!" said Amanda. "That first summer, Scott and I took the kids to a Braves game. Being a good mom I brought along sweatshirts for when it got cool. My daughter pointed out that we were the only ones in the entire stadium that had sweatshirts tied around our waists in the 90-degree Atlanta air.

Prior to moving down here I did inform our kids that we would not have as many opportunities to ski once we moved to Georgia. In fact, I was certain that we probably would not see any snowfall," she said. "Sure enough I was proven wrong, because Bogart, Ga. experienced a rare snow storm that shut down school for a week. We instantly got blamed for bringing the weather with us but we were the popular house, lending out snow shovels, winter gear, sleds, and of course providing snowball-making tips."

Amanda Lakatos said her family now residing in "SEC country" and witnessing all the passion surrounding college football here has been truly amazing, to say the least.

"I marvel at the intensity and significance of what it means to be a Bulldawg. The focus and energy that encompasses the entire state of Georgia for our football team is incredible. Along with all of the players and their families we have grown so fondly of, we embrace the relationships of the coaches' wives and children, our new Georgia friends and neighbors who have become such supporting roles in our lives."

Here, Amanda Lakatos talks of her background and what it's like to be married to a UGA coach.

Years married, children?

We've been 20 years married but we dated for 8 and that counts! Children, Sarah Bailey, 13, and Cole, 11.

The most gratifying part about being married to a college football coach?

I am most fortunate to be in a position where I can personally get to know the players. It's exciting for me to watch Scott's players grow and mature from high school aged boys to pretty amazing young men. I get a sense of gratitude watching

them on the field at practice or in a game doing what they love, as well as observing how they grow intellectually as students and watching them graduate and pursue their dreams. Each player has their own story and it's pretty cool to be up-close-andpersonal and watch them unfold.

The most challenging part of being married to a college coach?

The hours and demands of a football coach are pretty intense. There are countless times that our children would love to have their dad attend their sporting events or school activities. There are times I really wanted to attend some of our family events or those fall weddings with Scott but we manage and adapt. We have learned to be creative and make the most out of the time we get to spend with each other. We were dating when Scott became a coach so I quickly got use to the idea of what the job entailed and knew from the beginning what to expect. Thankfully, my parents taught me well. My dad taught me how to change a flat tire and perform simple but necessary skills like plumbing and electrical repairs when needed and mom emphasized that aside from my faith, that independence, creativity, and humor were the key ingredients to make a supportive and patient coach's wife. And Coach Richt is very conscientious about including family time, such as Sunday night dinners at ButtsMehre and family bus trips to away games.

Where did you grow up? What made it special?

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I grew up in Connecticut. I have lived in many places throughout the Northeast: Boston Mass.; Syracuse, NY; Bangor, ME; New Brunswick, NJ and South Windsor, CT. New England is the birthplace of America, full of lots of history and rich culture.

The changing of the seasons, the first snowfall, the pizza, clam chowder, roadside ice cream stands, dockside restaurants and nearby cities make up a day in the life of living in that part of the country. It's pretty unique and fun to experience.

Other than rooting on the Bulldogs what are some of your other passions?

I love watching my children engaged in their sporting events. I enjoy yoga and running with our chocolate lab, Chase. Before moving to Georgia I taught elementary school. Currently I tutor at home and have a strong passion for reading and teaching children how to read and enjoy the beauty of a story.

On Sundays after re-watching our game you can usually find me watching Scott's former players now in the NFL.

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What do you like most about UGA and living in the Athens area?

The Georgia Bulldog passion exudes throughout. I truly can't believe just how much red and black apparel people own. The "rah rah" college atmosphere makes Athens youthful and spirited and I enjoy the charming big town, little city feeling that it offers. It's a fun place to host my friends and family when they come to visit. Athens offers a great mixture of eclectic boutiques and restaurants that are fun to discover.

If your husband weren't a college coach what career do you envision him doing?

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Your favorite UGA football moment?

Honestly, I can't narrow down one specific play or one player. Collectively, I have numerous memorable highlights that are unforgettable: The moment I pull up to our tailgating spot before the Dawg Walk and kickoff, the anticipation of the game at hand, the trumpet soloist playing the battle hymn, those indelible minutes that give me that sense of pride I have for the entire Bulldog team. It's just a priceless moment that I will always cherish forever. And last, but by no means least, GO DAWGS!

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ou may not have thought it was the prettiest game to watch, but any Dawg fan will tell you that any win in Jacksonville over the Florida Gators is beautiful. UGA fans can certainly enjoy the next week while relishing in the third win in a row over the Gators for the first time since ’87-’89. But looking ahead, past the Jacksonville hangover and libations throughout the week, Appalachian State comes to Sanford Stadium to play the Dawgs for Homecoming 2013! And while coming in at 27, the UGA fans and alumni in town should be treated to watching their team finally play in a game that doesn’t come down to the last possession.

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Appalachian State once went into the “Big House” in Michigan, and beat the fifth ranked Wolverines in what many consider one of the greatest upsets in the history of college football.

But this is not the same team that won the FCS National Championship that same year, but instead a team struggling during their final year in the FCS before moving up to the FBS in the Sun Belt in 2014. Defensively, the Mountaineers are giving up 27 points per game in a division not exactly known for offensive output. On offense, they are scoring 21 points per game, but that may be skewed slightly by a couple of high

scoring games. Losing to the Chattanooga Mocs last week, the Mountaineers will come limping heavily into Athens, as the Dawgs begin to put their crutches down, becoming healthier.

The Offense:

Running back Todd Gurley is back. Just ask the people of Gainesville, Florida. After missing nearly four games with a left ankle injury, he put on a show in the first half against Florida, and finished the game with 100 yards rushing and another 87 through the air. Tack that onto the return of veteran wide receiver Michael Bennett, and the weapons around quarterback Aaron Murray are starting to become potent once again. Going up against an FCS school that is struggling, and doing it at home, will in all likelihood result in a high score for the Dawgs this week, maybe even enough that we could see legitimate playing time from backup quarterback and heir to the throne Hutson Mason in the second half…

The Defense:

While defensive coordinator Todd Grantham’s squad continues to give up the occasional big play, and often seem out of position, they have subtly improved over the last two games.

Against Florida, they gave up 20 points, the

lowest they’ve held an opponent to all season.

Also getting healthier with the return of free safety Tray Matthews, the defense will likely continue their recent upswing against an Appalachian State team that often is held to 14 points or less.

How The Dawgs Will Win:

Look for Todd Gurley to pick up exactly where he left off in Jacksonville with, once again, a big first half. One of the better defenses in America could not contain him last week, and Appalachian State cannot hold a candle to some of the defenses that also have failed to stop Gurley. Expect the Dawgs to have the ability to score early and often in this one, and perhaps give their fans the rare ability to enjoy a football game without the blood pressure skyrocketing toward the end. Aaron Murray should thrive this week, and will in all likelihood tie and break the all-time SEC record for touchdown passes, which he is only one behind the leader, ex-Florida Gator Danny Wuerffel. It should be a banner day in Athens, as the campus is looking beautiful with the fall foliage creeping across the south, and many extra alumni and their families in town to celebrate Homecoming. Enjoy the week of revelry with the win over Florida, and get excited to keep the ball rolling this week back in Athens!

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A view from Boone, North Carolina David Jackson, the voice of the Mountaineers, does an excellent job with his insight on the Bulldogs and Mountaineers.

Talk about the move to Division 1-A.

It is a move that is certainly met with a lot of excitement on our campus. I’m sure a good number of our fans feel like it’s been a long time coming. There were, however, challenges that needed to be addressed in the areas of facilities and funding before a move like this was made in a way that is sustainable. Back in 2005, Appalachian embarked upon a near $60 million dollar facility enhancement project that directly impacted all 20 of our teams, but especially football.

In addition, our scholarship fundraising had raised nearly seven fold since 2004. The administration has been very careful about making sure the backbone is in place to be competitive on the field, in recruiting, and in fundraising. I think ultimately that will help Appalachian quickly be able to showcase competitiveness as they move forward into the Sun Belt.

With three straight national championships, what is the legacy the Mountaineers leave in 1-AA?

The three-peat is something that no team can say they’ve done at the FCS level (at least for a few more months if unless North Dakota State has their way) and that will ultimately be Appalachian’s legacy.

FCS aficionados will remember the Mountaineers as a perennial contender that featured some of the best players to compete at this level – guys like Dexter Coakley, Dino Hackett, and Armanti Edwards. The Michigan win will always be a part of that as well and the Apps have several victories over Wake Forest, a close call at Auburn back in 1999, and a few other scares to FBS teams that have brought the school notoriety. I feel like until Appalachian establishes their FBS identity, people will still reflect fondly on the Mountaineers FCS past.

Do you like moving up with your rival Georgia Southern alongside?

I think it helps to bring a rival, especially one like Georgia Southern, which has been a competitive equal for the last two decades. Both teams have tasted the ultimate measure of success at the FCS level on multiple occasions. Both teams have passionate fan bases that, deep down, respect and rejoice in seeing their team involved in top flight competition. Our two teams have played some memorable games over the years – most of which have decided the Southern Conference Championship and NCAA playoff berths. I think this rivalry can be just as dynamic, perhaps even more so, than some of the best rivalries in the Sun Belt today.

What did the victory at Michigan mean?

Simply put – it changed our lives. I’ll always remember seeing Cory Lynch get tackled at the 1-yard line after he was run down

by Jason Gingell, and I had a conscious thought that our lives would be different from that point forward. For the school – they’ll never live that moment down. For the players and coaches –

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they’ll forever be a part of one of the great upsets in all of organized sport. The phone rings every August with some national media outlet on the other end wanting to do a story on “that game.” Armanti Edwards signed with the Cleveland Browns two weeks ago and 10 of the 21 questions asked of him in his introductory press briefing with the Cleveland media was about that game SIX YEARS LATER. Seldom is there an occurrence that happens to a university that they will never live down, and that actually be a good thing. People will talk about Appalachian State for years to come in a positive context. For a school built on educating teachers, I’d say there was a pretty good lesson plan derived from that Saturday in Ann Arbor.

What is your take on Georgia?

I certainly think Georgia is a better team than what their record indicates and they are living proof that injury can redefine your season in an instant. Many Mountaineer fans remember one of our former offensive line coaches, Stacy Searles, as being on Coach Richt’s staff for quite some time, so the eyes of Mountaineers have been focused on Athens before. The Mountaineers get a chance to play one of the most prestigious programs in the country, and a program a few weeks removed from a Top 5 ranking. As Appalachian is looking forward to the FBS level, I think the game provides a chance to peak at the top of that ladder and look at a team from the SEC in a different light than maybe we have before.

Do you like your future with those outstanding underclassmen skill position players?

I think Appalachian’s move to the Sun Belt is well timed in that many of the young skill players you’ll see in this matchup will just be coming into the collegiate prime by the time the move is complete. Many names Bulldog fans may recognize as Appalachian has made it a point to recruit Georgia, especially suburban Atlanta, very aggressively of late. Marcus Cox has a chance to become the next great offensive weapon for the Black & Gold. He is one of the top rushers and receivers in the SoCon as a true freshman and his versatility may be his biggest upside. On the defensive side, Alex Gray, another Georgia guy, and John Law have 3 years and 2 games to play together, and I think they will help craft the identity of our defense going forward.

Are App fans excited to make the trip to Athens?

App fans have been waiting for this trip for awhile. We’ve been fortunate to play in some great venues over the years – The Big House, both Death Valleys, and the Swamp to name a few. I think the fact that we have one of the largest concentrations of our 109,000 alumni housed in Atlanta and we have so many players from around this area, I think those factors add some additional intrigue. That and the fact that this is Georgia – Athens – the SEC – a team that many of us raised in the Southeast have watched for years, and now we are on the same field. It should be an exciting afternoon.

What are some changes you would like to see in college football?

Coming from the FCS, I really feel that the playoff model will be workable at the FBS level. I am excited to experience what a bowl week is like, and hopefully Appalachian will get that chance sooner than later. But I can also tell you there is nothing quite like playing a tight ball game in the 4th quarter with the game on the line, and the next play determining whether your season is over, or whether you live to fight another week. Desperation in sports is part of what makes the defining moments so consuming. A great man once said, “Don’t let the operations folks get in the way of the sales guys.”

There will be challenges but once navigated there will be a tremendous opportunity to bring the best of March Madness to college football and that will do nothing more than add another month on the calendar where sports fans are glued to the screen.

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App State Standouts #5 Kameron Bryant, QB 6-1, 210 Soph. Cary, N.C. (Panther Creek H.S.)

The future is bright for the Mountaineer offense in their final year in Division 1-AA (now the Football Championship Subdivision) with an eye towards the Sun Belt, with a pair of stellar underclassmen in the backfield. Bryant leads the Southern Conference in passing efficiency, and ranks in the top three in passing yards and total offense. He is the Mountaineers second best rushing threat behind Marcus Cox, the standout freshman. His best game this season came two weeks ago in an upset victory over Georgia Southern. Bryant hit 27 of 33 passes for 381 yards and a pair of touchdowns with no interceptions against the Eagles. Bryant played sparingly as a redshirt freshman, playing just 13 snaps before suffering a season-ending knee injury.

As a prep senior, he led Panther Creek to the state semi-finals, throwing for 26 touchdowns and only eight interceptions. #14 Marcus Cox, RB 5-10, 185 Fr. Dacula, Ga. (Dacula H.S.)

The state of Georgia is always loaded with great players. That includes several who don’t make it to Southeastern Conference or Atlantic Coast Conference powerhouse schools. Cox falls into that category. The front-runner for Southern Conference Freshman-of-the-Year honors, Cox is having a spectacular season, topping the Mountaineers in rushing and ranking near the head of several Southern Conference categories. He is the league’s third-leading rusher, second leading scorer and ranks in the top ten in receptions and receiving yards per game. This is a big time player who scores touchdowns and makes big yardage on the ground and through the air. He earned national and conference honors for an incredible performance against Elon in the third week of the season with 26 carries for 159 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Cox hauled in five Bryant aerials for 149 yards and two touchdowns through the air. That’s 308 yards from scrimmage and a trio of TD’s. At Dacula High School, he chalked up 3,215 career yards from scrimmage while totaling 44 touchdowns and twice earning All-Gwinnett County honors. #91 Bentlee Critcher, P 6-1, 175 Fr. South Daytona, Fla. (Warner Christian Academy)

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This freshman has been a weapon for the Mountaineers, leading the Southern Conference in punting with an average of over 45 yards per boot. High and long is the formula for success for great punters and Critcher has it. Based largely on the strength of his leg, Appalachian State leads the Southern Conference in net punting. With Georgia’s struggles in the kicking game, a weapon like Critcher is cause for concern for the Bulldogs.

— Jeff Dantzler

Scouting the Location: Boone, N.C. Conference: Southern Enrollment: 15,712 Mountaineers in a thumbnail: Coming off last season's 8-3 record (6-2 Southern

Conference), the Mountaineers were shooting for big things this season in this, their final year in the Southern Conference before moving to the Sun Belt. But under first-year head coach Scott Satterfield, the team has struggled mightily, winning just two of nine games to date. The Division I, FCS Mountaineers have beaten only Elon (31-21) and Georgia Southern (38-14) while falling to Montana (30-6), North Carolina A&T (24-21), Charleston Southern (27-24), The Citadel (31-28, OT), Samford (34-10), Furman (27-10) and Chattanooga, by 35-28 this past Saturday.

A look at the Appalachian State offense: Despite returning 10 of their 11 offensive

starters from last season's team, the Mountaineers, as you can see from their point totals, have struggled on this side of the ball. And much of that can be attributed to senior quarterback Jamal Londry-Jackson being unable to regain his old form after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL in January and also missing the Furman game due to tendonitis in his shoulder. Playing in six games thus far and throwing for 535 yards Londry-Jackson, who was the SoCon Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, has given way to sophomore Kameron Bryant (6-1, 210), who has thrown for 2,001 yards and 11 touchdowns, with just three interceptions. Freshman Marcus Cox (5-10, 185), from Dacula, Ga., is far and away the team's leading rusher with 857 yards (5.3 avg.) and nine touchdowns. The Mountaineers have three capable receivers in seniors Andrew Peacock (5-10, 190) and Tony Washington (5-11, 200) and running back Cox. Peacock shows 57 catches for 507 yards, Washington has 46 grabs for a teamhigh 637 yards, and Cox follows with 37 receptions for 515 yards and five scores. The Mountaineers are averaging only 21.8 points per game.

A look at the Appalachian State defense: With a completely new scheme and mostly

first-time starters, the Mountaineers have also struggled on defense this fall, having surrendered 27 points per outing. Fronting the Appalachian defense are leading tacklers Karl Anderson (5-10, 210, Sr. LB), John Law (6-0, 225, Fr. LB) and Alex Gray (6-3, 210, Fr. DB). Anderson has 90 stops to date while Law and Gray, both Georgia products, follow with 62 and 55 tackles, respectively.

What Mountaineers head coach Scott Satterfield says (after tough Chattanooga loss): “First of all, I give credit to Chattanooga. I think they did a good job at building a program and their kids know how to win close games. We were able to move the ball but the differences in the game were key. I think the pick six and not getting points on fourth down in the rezone were keys to the loss. The fluke play with the Chattanooga punter helped them and took the momentum.

Now, we've got to turn around and get ready for a big challenge in Georgia."

Game Prediction: Playing Appalachian State after the hard-fought win over the Gators and before going to Auburn the following weekend, Georgia could be in for a mild letdown on Saturday as the Bulldogs return between the hedges.

Won't matter as these Mountaineers aren't anywhere close to the team that shocked Michigan in Ann Arbor six years ago. With Hutson Mason finally getting to see considerable action at quarterback, the Bulldogs should roll by 51-14 in a tune-up for the red-hot Tigers.

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You just got back from Malaysia after finishing with a good showing of T7. That’s quite a journey to make halfway around the world. Any adjustment issues going over or coming back?

Well, that's another great segue because I wanted to talk about winning in Memphis since it's your first tour win.

Plus, Phil finished T2 so that had to be a thrill beating him.

How much partying was going on that night?

I was playing in the Vegas tournament and left from there.

I flew from Vegas to Hong Kong then three hours to Kuala Lampur. It wasn't that bad getting over there because you're kind of excited because it was my first time seeing Malaysia before. I had been to Scotland and England playing in the Walker Cup, but this was my first time going to a whole new world. So you get there, practice a little, then play a Pro-Am. So it really wasn't that bad getting acclimated to the time change and such. But coming back was a struggle. Going from Kuala Lampur to London was a 13 hour flight. Also, it was storming in London. The wind was blowing 40 or 50 mph. I didn't think we were going to take off.

But once we did, it was about a 9 1/2 hour flight to Miami. Then a short trip to Jacksonville. I'd like to play again next year, but I don't think I could do it again next week.

Finishing that tournament on Sunday night, there's really not a whole lot going on. But I had a bunch of high school friends from Baylor in Chattanooga over there. So the tournament director got us a limo that night to go out to a couple of bars and it was fun. I was extremely tired though. I was absolutely worn out. But it was so much fun to have those guys with me, guys I had grown up with all my life. That made it a whole lot easier on me while I was playing. Coming down the stretch, I'd look over and they're all smiling with thumbs up. I knew no matter what happened, they were going to have a good time. They were there to support me, and it really kind of cut the tension a little bit.

Also, while you got back a couple days ago, your luggage and clubs just got back today, right?

Did you wear the snazzy seersucker jacket out that night you got for winning?

Yeah, I got a call about 1 a.m. this morning that my luggage and clubs just showed up. So I finally got the clubs around 3 a.m. and I obviously needed them for the McGladrey tourney.

Based on what I see in America, was Kuala Lampur all massage parlors and nail salons?

It was a little different. The area we stayed in was like downtown Chicago or New York. It was really happening. There was an eight story mall right across the street from us. It was probably the nicest mall I've ever seen as far as the food and shopping.

They had all the high-end stores and restaurants. It was much more Americanized than I thought. Before I got there, I wasn't sure what to expect but most everyone spoke English and the food was pretty good. So it was good.

While you were playing the week before in Vegas, I saw you were third on the tour in the 2013 season on putts from 15-20 ft. You moved up from 93rd in 2012. Was that something you’ve actually practiced on or what that's just a few lucky putts dropping?

I think it was just blind luck. I guess it was a reporter that actually told me I was first at some point in the season. I mean during the season you don't really stand over a 17-19 foot putt and say "I've got a 17% chance to make this". Don't get me wrong, I want to make every single putt, but I want to be real good inside 10 feet. I mean the best putters in the world, Brandt Snedeker, Matt Kuchar, they're real good inside 10 feet. That's where you have a lot of birdie putts and you have a lot of par putts. So that's really the important stat for me. But hey, it's fine if they drop from 15-20 feet as well.

You're entering your third season this year. Can you tell us about someone that you really love playing with and why as well as something weird that has happened to you during a tournament?

There are so many stories … I've played with Phil Michelson about four times now. He is exactly what he is on TV. He is extremely genuine. He is a people person. But the first time we played together we were walking off the first tee at the Shell Open and he turned around and went "Hey, you went to the U of G, right?". I had no idea what he was talking about. I had never heard anybody call Georgia the U of G. But Phil is all about wanting to know everybody and talk to everybody. He's just a joy to play with. Plus, I've gotten to hang out with Bones a lot. He lived in Athens for a while. So we talk about Georgia football and what all the guys are doing. As for an awkward story, my first year at The Players, I was playing really well at nine or ten under. I had been in contention the week before. So this is my next go at it.

So I get up to the first hole and the wind is blowing a lot harder on Saturday. I was playing with Matt Kuchar. I teed off, the wind

caught my drive, and it absolutely nails this older gentleman. I saw it from the tee and was like "Oh my God"! Kuchar was telling me "Ok, he is probably going to be bleeding severely. Give him a signed glove or something but don't look at him". He was just trying to calm me down. This is my first Players, I'm in the second to last group with Matt Kuchar, and I probably killed a guy.

Since then, I've seen a lot of other players do it. Hopefully, it'll never happen again. But if it does, hopefully I'll be more prepared.

That's a great segue to our next question. Who's been your best source of information and advice through your first two years of your career? A guy who's sort of been a big brother to you?

I've had so many guys actually help me out, especially living in Sea Island. Guys like Zach Johnson, Matt Kuchar, Lucas Glover, Davis Love, David Toms, Brandt Snedeker. There are so many guys in and out of here that you can bounce questions off of and play practice rounds with. They all want to try and help me succeed. Steve Stricker is another guy that's been very helpful.

You're young, good-looking, and banking big cheese.

How do you keep the groupies away?

Well, they're definitely out there. I guess you got to look at as this is a career. Not really a job, but I'm out here to win golf tournaments, to win Majors, and to be the best in the world. You can get caught up in the scene. That's what a lot guys have told me. I'm trying to surround myself with the older guys and trying to get better every tournament. I'm 24 years old and this is my career. So my learning curve has to be a lot faster.

Let's talk about finishing 31st in the FedEx cup last year.

The Top 30 gets exemptions into all majors. While I still blame Hunter Mahan's wife for going into labor early during Canadian Open and giving Dustin Johnson some extra points, there were other things that happened. I know you finished 15th in the Open, does that get you any exemptions for next year?

I'm only in the Masters because of my win at Memphis, which I’m really excited about that. That's it. But, I just got to number 65 in the World Rankings. If you get in the Top 50, that also qualifies you for all the Majors. But it all boils down to I didn't play well in Chicago. So I'm trying to play well in Vegas and Malaysia and stay hungry. I need to get all the points I can. Those can obviously be very vital. I mean the difference between being 50th and 55th in a tournament can make all the difference at the end of the year. In the end, it's all on me. It made me stronger.

And if I'm in that position next year, I'm going to know what to do.

No, I didn't. It was actually a little too small for me. I could barely fit in that thing. But they sent me one a couple of weeks later and I've got it in my closet now. It's a pretty snazzy little jacket though. I think it's a Brooks Brothers jacket.

Let's talk about getting along with guys on the tour. I always hear the Americans don't do as well in Ryder Cup compared to President's Cup because we let the Europeans get under our skin. As a member on the Tour, is that something you see while playing week to week or just something that really spills over strictly from Ryder Cup? I know that funny dressing Ian Poulter can grind some gears.

I think it's just a mindset for the Ryder Cup. I think it makes it more interesting. That's what makes it such a rivalry. It's a battle. I think the passion is what makes it so good. Like you said, Ian Poulter is one of the most successful Ryder Cup players and he really makes it hard on the opponents he's playing. He may be playing mind games or whatever, but that's the joy of match play. That's what makes match play so fun. I'd love to play in the Ryder Cup. I was actually on the McGladrey website today looking at the field. I saw your bio and saw that you were on the SEC Academic Honor Roll all four years at UGA. Also, I noticed your favorite TV Show ever is Saved by the Bell. How long have you loved that?

Oh yeah! It started when I was nine or ten. I'd wake up before school to eat breakfast and it would come on TBS. I don't get to watch it a whole lot anymore, but it was such a cool high school sitcom show. It was always entertaining. I still try to flip through the channels and find old reruns. Everybody my age watches Saved by the Bell.

You've got your third event of the 2014 season this week at McGladrey. What are your goals heading into your third year on tour?

Obviously, our goal every week is to win. If I didn't think I could win, I wouldn't play. That's what Tiger always says. You've got to have the mentality that I'm going to win this tournament. But as far as the goals for next year, I really don't know. It's been such a whirlwind year.

I've really not had time to sit back and think about what I've learned this year, what I need to do better, and what are my goals for the new season. I definitely met my goals for this year. So I guess I need to raise the bar a little higher, work a little harder, and strive some more.

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Jeff Dantzler’s 2013 rankings Top 10 Non-SEC - Florida State was the big winner this past weekend, rolling past Miami. The Seminoles have two blowouts in the last three weeks in what have to be two of the impressive victories for any team all year. What is bizarre this coming week is that the two of the biggest games are on Thursday, as Oregon hosts Stanford and Baylor entertains Oklahoma.

Florida State – It was a huge win for the Seminoles, who are putting together a dream season. Two weeks after blowing out Clemson at Death Valley, the ‘Noles smoked Miami in Tallahassee. FSU has a strong defense and one of the nation’s five best offenses.

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Oregon – It is time for one of the most highly anticipated games in PAC-12 (or PAC10 or PAC-8) annals, with the mighty Ducks rolling to the Farm to take on Stanford.

The Cardinal ruined Oregon’s national title dreams a year ago, and the Ducks are hungry.

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Ohio State – Last season, the Buckeyes nearly lost to Purdue, it took some serious magic to pull it off in overtime. But a 63-0 rout gave Ohio State some “style” points. Now they get an open date. Michigan State could be their top challenger.

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Baylor – The Bears have one of the elite offenses in college football. Maybe THE best.

Art Briles is a hot commodity and has done an incredible job at the Baylor helm. This Thursday showdown with Oklahoma in Waco is one of the biggest games in school history.

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Clemson – Tajh Boyd had a monster game for the Tigers and owns almost every passing record in school history. Clemson is much better on defense than anyone thought. Vic Beasley is one of the country’s elite pass-rushers.

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Stanford – The Thursday night showdown is here. This has to be the biggest Thursday night game (regular season of course) since ESPN came around. Stanford pulled it out in Eugene a year ago, and the Cardinal will have to be at their very best to derail Oregon.

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Miami – The Hurricanes got smoked at Florida State but had better get ready for what is a more important game. Miami hosts Virginia Tech and the winner has a leg up for a spot against the ‘Noles in the ACC Championship Game.

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Northern Illinois – A year ago, Northern Illinois was a BCS buster, falling to Florida

State in the Orange Bowl. Quarterback Jordan Lynch is having another spectacular season and the Huskies are a strong 9-0.

Oklahoma – The Sooners have rebounded nicely from their stunning loss to Texas in Dallas. The race for the Big XII title has turned into an excellent one with four teams either undefeated or once-beaten in league play. This showdown at Baylor is enormous.

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Central Florida – The Golden Knights have put together a stellar season, highlighted by a program win at Penn State. The only loss this season is a 28-25 tight one to South Carolina. They are a potential BCS buster.

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SEC 1-14 - Missouri had an impressive bounce-back win, rolling over Tennessee and the Dogs won the battle of teams with disappointing, injury-riddled seasons in Jacksonville. This week is the one that most of the league has been waiting on, as LSU ventures to Alabama.

Alabama – The Crimson Tide has their toughest test of the season Saturday with LSU rolling into Tuscaloosa. This may be the best team that Nick Saban has fielded.

They haven’t been tested since College Station, just mauling foes in all three phases.

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One of the top freshman runners in Division I-AA, tailback Marcus Cox is having a stellar season and the native of Dacula, Georgia would love to have Corral Cox –

a brilliant outing against the Peach State Shadow-Casters from Athens. The Bulldogs run defense will get a good challenge, and an opportunity to sharpen the fangs for the final third of the season. Georgia’s stop unit has clearly had its struggles far too often this year, but there is a lot of young talent on this side of the ball and almost everyone off the two-deep will be back for 2014. It would be huge to close this season on a strong note and head into 2014 with a lot of faith and confidence in Georgia ability to stop the run…..

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And pressure the passer. Kameron Bryant is a dual-threat signal caller, one of the top passers in the Southern Conference – the Division 1-AA verBerate Bryant –

sion of the SEC – and an excellent runner. He will be a good test to help the Bulldogs get ready for their former teammate, Auburn’s stellar two-way threat Nick Marshall.

Georgia’s ends and outside linebackers will have to keep containment while bringing the heat. There is some young talent on the defensive interior too, and Georgia will have a big size advantage. Johnathan Taylor, Chris Mayes and the big guys up front should be able to create some serious disruption.

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The list of special teams mistakes, miscues, flaws and blunders is far too long for Georgia this year. To get to where this program aspires, this Solid Kicking Game –

third of the game simply must get much better and become sound. Bentlee Critcher, one of the leading punters in Division I-AA is a threat and difference maker for the Mountaineers. Georgia has had some problems in the punt game on both sides. Georgia’s special team’s highlight of the year was Marshall Morgan’s game-winning field goal at Tennessee. To get to the promised land, the Bulldogs need many more moments like that than what happened on the team’s next trip to the Volunteer State.

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Just like Georgia’s defensive interior should have the chance to create some serious disruption, the Bulldogs offensive front needs to really lean on Power up Dawgs –

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Appalachian State to give the talented stable of Todd Gurley-led tailbacks a chance to really shine. Georgia has rotated four offensive tackles at times this year, and Saturday the middle of the line should have the opportunity to showcase some depth and get some playing time. The Bulldogs start two seniors – Dallas Lee and Chris Burnette – at guard and those will be important shoes to fill come 2014.

Missouri – Coming off of what has to be the worst loss in school history, the Tigers came back and played great against Tennessee. Maty Mauck has done an excellent job stepping in for James Franklin at quarterback. Those Mizzou receivers are great targets.

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Which leads us to Hutson Mason. Georgia’s heir apparent at quarterback simply has not seen a lot of action behind four-year record-setting starting sig-

Auburn – How about the Tigers piling up an 8-1 record. There was no upset in Arkansas, as Tre Mason had a monster game. I love Auburn’s November schedule, talk about old school. The Tigers tangle with Tennessee, then Georgia, then Alabama.

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LSU – The Tigers have national title talent, but a pair of heart-breaking three point losses on the road at Georgia and Ole Miss crushed those dreams. They are eyeing Alabama in what has been an incredible rivalry.

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Texas A&M – Johnny Manzeil had a monster performance in the Aggies 57-7 rout of Texas El Paso. Their loss to Auburn was a dagger, but over the last two weeks, the Aggies have blown out Vanderbilt and the Miners.

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South Carolina – The Gamecocks are still alive with a shot at the SEC Championship Game. The defense looked shaky as MSU marched right down the field, but they came back strong. November is loaded with big games for the Gamecocks.

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Ole Miss – The schedule was front-loaded for the Rebels and they have a chance to close strong. This Saturday, they get Arkansas in Oxford. The Rebels have signature wins over Texas and LSU and would love to close out with eight or nine victories.

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Georgia – As hall of fame coach Vince Dooley would say, “Todd Gurley is a difference-maker!” The best tailback in America had 17 carries for 100 yards and a touchdown on the ground against the Gators and hauled in a 73-yard TD pass.

Whew! The Dogs had to hang on.

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nal caller Aaron Murray. He has been loyal and hasn’t created any kind of a public fuss while waiting his turn. When Georgia opens up against Clemson next season, it would be nice if the starting quarterback had a bit more experience under his belt. And Mason, who has shown a strong arm when throwing downfield, should be able to showcase it Saturday afternoon against a Mountaineer defense that is having a difficult season.

— Jeff Dantzler

Kevin Butler’s players of the game Kevin Butler, former University of Georgia legendary kicker and a member of the Georgia radio broadcast team, will each week during the 2013 football season select his offensive, defensive and special teams players of the week for Bulldawg Illustrated. Here are Butler’s selections and reasons why for the Bulldogs’ 23-20 win over Florida Saturday.

OFFENSE – Junior wide receiver Michael Bennett, who returned to the starting lineup after miss-

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ing the Missouri and Vanderbilt games with a knee injury and caught five passes for 59 yards to lead the Georgia receivers to a big performance against the talented Gator secondary.

"Of course Gurley is the player of the world, but on offense Michael Bennett's five catches for 59 yards were even more important than Gurley's feats," said Butler. "Without Bennett Florida stacks the box and focuses solely on TG. Having Michael in the lineup enables our offensive team to complement TG and it brought back balance to an offense that has been 'offensive' to watch in the past three games."

10. Vanderbilt – The Commodores had this past Saturday off to get ready for the Gators in Gainesville. The last week Vanderbilt had off, they came back and upset Georgia. This is another upset opportunity for the ‘Dores.

DEFENSE – Senior nose guard/defensive end Garrison Smith, who had nine tackles, 2.5 sacks and

Florida – Here comes Vanderbilt sniffing an upset in Gainesville. The Gators are hurting after their comeback against Georgia came up just short. Their fans are restless. Florida’s offense just doesn’t have a lot of juice.

Tennessee – There would be no upset for the Vols over Missouri. Next up is Auburn. The Volunteers will need to pull off the upset over 8-1 Auburn to have a shot at a winning regular season.

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Mississippi State – It’s been a tough season for Mississippi State, starting with the one that got away at Auburn. MSU came right down the field at South Carolina and grabbed a 7-0 lead, but the Gamecocks quickly took control.

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Arkansas – The Razorbacks are heading to Oxford on a six-game losing streak,

so you know the Rebels are hungry to extend the misery. Arkansas had to feel good about an upset opportunity, but couldn’t stop Auburn’s ground attack. .Kentucky – The Wildcats rolled past Alabama State, where Isaiah Crowell is the tailback, 48-14. Kentucky hosts Missouri this week, and it will take a monumental effort for the Wildcats to have an upset shot.

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a quarterback hurry to lead the Bulldogs' defense in the upending of the Gators.

"The senior leader stepped his game up for the Gators," said Butler. "Two-and-a-half sacks and total domination of the Gator O-line gave UGA the pressure on Tyler Murphy that was the key to keeping the Gators reeling all day. With the defense struggling all year, Garrison's play inspired and he motivated the rest of the defensive unit to hunker down like the great Dawgs' defenses of the past have done in Jacksonville to beat the Gators. As his career comes to a close at UGA, he can lead by example and help develop the Dawgs' defense for the future."

SPECIAL TEAMS – Sophomore place-kicker Marshall Morgan, who booted field goals of 49, 27 and

32 yards and whose 32-yarder at the end of the first half gave the Bulldogs a 23-3 lead at intermission and eventually proved to be the difference in Georgia's 3-point victory.

“Not much needs to be said for this pick," said Butler. "Three field goals in three attempts. In a game where the kicking game always plays a role, Marshall did a great job of taking advantage of every situation he had. Compared to the UF kicker (1-3 FGs) Marshall was the clear difference in the game. If the coaches and players can keep improving on special teams they could be the key to the Dawgs returning to Atlanta..... With a little help from above..... Hope Larry Munson can read this."

— Murray Poole

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