UGA Sports Communications NEW YORK—–University of Georgia linebackers Justin Houston and Akeem Dent were selected in the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday. Houston was taken with the 70th overall pick by the Kansas City Chiefs, while the Atlanta Falcons picked Dent with the 91st selection. A native of Statesboro, Ga., Houston was [...]
After a review of the Offense following G-Day, here is a look at how the defense played. Defensive Line Kwame Geathers. After being named the defensive MVP for spring practice, redshirt sophomore Kwame Geathers had a very impressive G-Day performance. He finished with four tackles, including two tackles for loss and a forced fumble. What [...]
ATHENS, Ga — The 2011 edition of G-Day was played in front of a record crowd of 43,117 on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Athens. This game had a little different feel to it, after Mark Richt decided to mess with the format of the game. Instead of the 1 offense and 2 defense vs. [...]
Georgia Sports Communications ATHENS, Ga. – University of Georgia head football coach Mark Richt announced the team’s spring football awards Friday in conjunction with the coming weekend’s annual spring G-Day football game. The awards are given annually at the conclusion of spring practice to recognize improvement, dedication and performance on the field. Highlighting the list [...]
ATHENS, Ga — Georgia will wrap up spring practice with its annual G-Day game this Saturday afternoon in Sanford Stadium. Several Georgia Bulldogs changed positions before and during spring practice, and seeing them play at these new positions will be something to look out for. Senior Justin Anderson made the biggest move switching from nose [...]
Georgia Sports Communications ATLANTA (April 13, 2011) – When the Boise State Broncos and the Georgia Bulldogs take their respective fields for their spring football games this Saturday, each squad will be working hard to prepare for their marquee season-opening match-up in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game September 3. The game will be nationally telecast [...]
BLACK TEAM ROSTER No. Name Pos. Class Hgt. Wgt. Hometown 1 Branden Smith DB Jr. 5-11 175 Atlanta, Ga. 2 Brandon Boykin DB Sr. 5-10 183 Fayetteville, Ga. 3 Lucas Redd DB RFr. 6-1 210 Jefferson, Ga. 3 Washaun Ealey RB Jr. 5-11 215 Stillmore, Ga. 4 Luis Capella DB RSo. 5-10 177 Augusta, Ga. [...]
Georgia scrimmaged for 90 minutes in Sanford Stadium on April 9 preparing for the 2011 season and G-Day, which will take place next Saturday in Sanford Stadium. Below are the unofficial statistics following the scrimmage. Passing Aaron Murray: 11-for-16, 125 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions Hutson Mason: 12-for-19, 192 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions Christian [...]
ATHENS — Georgia will conclude spring practice with the annual G-Day game on Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Sanford Stadium. The Red will take on the Black and the game will kick off at 1:00. Admission is free, and the game will be televised on CSS and ESPN3.com. Rosters for both teams will be announced [...]
The Final Question and the only question that people in SEC country care about coming into the season. This is Atlanta. We settle things on the field. There are approximately eight teams that have a chance to play on the ultimate stage, but I would narrow it down to four legitimate contenders. Georgia and South [...]