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The night game in CoMo was almost a disaster, but 

our men in Red and Black came through with the W … 

now they must hit Sanford with an eye for the Tigers 

VANCE LEAVY 

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Well, Georgia fans I’m sure you 

are feeling like I am right about 

now … dazed and elated. It 

was an old-fashion donnybrook in CoMo, where the midwest 

Tigers came to play from the opening whistle. But fortunately, our 

Bulldogs fought together to dodge a major bullet bringing home 

the agonizing 26-22 victory over Mizzou. 

Whoa, that game was something I won’t soon forgot. 

As Coach Smart alluded to in his immediate interview following 

the game, when you go on the road in the Southeastern 

Conference victories don’t always come easily. That was most 

certainly the case this past weekend. However, the good news is 

that this 2022 Georgia team heads into October still unbeaten. 

Next up … the Tigers (Auburn) from just across the state line, 

who like Missouri face our Bulldogs after smarting from a tough 

loss (to LSU) the week before. Much has been talked about 

surrounding all the turmoil on the Plains. However, I firmly believe 

beleaguered head coach Bryan Harsin will have his cats ready 

come 3:30 p.m. on Saturday in Sanford Stadium. 

With that being said, coupled with Georgia’s not-so-great 

performances the last two Saturdays, I felt this cover of BI had to 

strike a realistic cord, so all the photos (on the cover) were taken 

by BI’s Greg Poole after the win in Missouri. The faces of Coach 

Smart, Stetson Bennett, Nolan Smith, Brock Bowers and Sedrick 

Van Pran are as real as you can get. There is definitely concern in 

their eyes, however each also possesses resolve, which should 

make you feel good as a Georgia fan. 

The message is simple this Saturday … eye for the Tigers and 

use the recent struggles as a launching point to return to the 

standard of football expected at the University of Georgia. 

As Jeff Dantzler delves into with his column (page 12), the 

history of the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry is rich, to say the 

least. And while our Dawgs have been dominant in the series 

most recently, the Tigers have history on their sides for dashing 

Georgia’s desire for dream seasons. 

Don’t kid yourself, Auburn will definitely arrive to Sanford 

Stadium and give our men in Red and Black their best punch. 

While fans’ wants for their team have nothing to do with the 

outcome of a game, they can help their team by standing 

behind them on game day. With that being said, it is absolutely 

imperative that Sanford is bonkers when toe meets leather 

on Saturday. There is no doubt that Missouri’s fan support 

contributed to the game in CoMo being so exhausting. 

Again, “Eye for the Tigers” on Saturday. 

This issue of BI (all 72 pages) definitely matches what is going to 

be a humdinger of weekend in Athens. I’m pretty sure everyone I 

know from all parts is converging on the Classic City. It’s going to 

be a blast, but as already stated our fans and team must do their 

part so the good time lasts the entire weekend. 

Beyond our normal sports coverage, Hamilton Culpepper is 

back in this issue (page 64) with an excellent interview with Knox 

Culpepper. You have to love Knox’ humility and my goodness I 

totally forgot that he notched 51 tackles in back-to-back games 

versus Auburn (25) and the Jackets (26) in 1983. That is insane. 

Enjoy catching up with this Damn Good Dawg. 

On the social front, I must first give BI photo intern, Carter 

Horne, kudos for manning the Bulldawg Illustrated fan photos 

camera at the Missouri game (pages 30-38). Carter, BI student 

writer Coby Serina and BI Mr. Everything, Greg Poole, drove all 

the way to Columbia and back. That alone deserves praise, but 

throw-in the game being at night and these guys have earned 

some extra Dawg Bones. Thanks fellas, great articles and images 

and you made it back safely! 

Also, something special in this issue, is our recognition of the 

UGA Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2022 (pages 

39-50). I think you will agree with me that seeing where some of 

Georgia’s finest have landed in their careers is fascinating. 

This issue’s Georgia Girls features Sarah Bennett (page 28, 29) 

of Monroe. Anyone who knows Sarah will attest to her fun and 

genuine demeanor. Her answers certainly prove that. And what a 

great memory that John Bell (Widespread Panic front-man) sung 

the national anthem at Foley Field the day Panic in the Streets 

occurred in downtown. You gotta love Panic and the Dawgs. 

St. Simons Island pharmacist and business owner, Tommy Bryan 

mans our Proust Q&A spot (page 54) in this issue. Always one 

for a good laugh, Tommy nails it when blending marriage, duck 

hunting, golfing and the Dawgs with his answers throughout. 

And since Athens is going to be off the charts this weekend, 

enjoy Alexa Stevenson’s Guide 2 Athens (page 52) feature, which 

is full of neat recommendations from food to culture. 

Finally, Loran Smith is back in this issue with not one, but two 

offerings. 

For our Bulldogs of the 4th Estates series, Loran profiles Amy 

Robach (page 53). Despite Amy’s meteoric career in television 

broadcasting, she remains grounded by her family and a love for our 

University. It’s no wonder so many Americans adore watching her. 

Loran’s sports column is a must read on page 62 for any Dawg 

fans who are feeling angst about this 2022 Bulldogs team. The 

sledding in the SEC is never easy, but it’s a lot more pleasant to 

learn from a tough earned W, than a devastating loss. 

With that being said, I’m out of here. Enjoy these 72 pages of 

Bulldog love and now it’s time … eye for the Tigers. See you in 

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shifted the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry series, however history 

shows the Tigers’ knack for hurting Dawgs’ special seasons 

JEFF DANTZLER 

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The Georgia Bulldogs are basking 

in the midst of the lengthiest run 

of glory in program history. Under 

the watch of native son Kirby 

Smart, the top-ranked reigning national 

champions are one of the undisputed 

kings of college football. 

There have been many other magnificent 

stretches for the Bulldogs: 1941-42, 1945- 

1946, 1948. There are the Southeastern 

Conference titles of 1966 and 1968. Cast 

forever in Georgia lore, the Red and Black’s 

Golden Era of 1980 through 1983, with 

the 1980 national championship, three 

straight SEC crowns, four consecutive 

top five finishes and a cumulative 43-4-1 

record. Georgia finished in the top ten 

for four straight seasons from 2002-2005, 

and then was ranked No. 2 in 2007. This 

is a first though, the five successive top 

ten finishes and five consecutive major 

bowls. The chrishindo, the 2021 national 

championship. 

Growing up in the 1980s - I was eight 

for the 1980 national championship and 

didn’t really know any different, and then 

crestfallen and heartbroken after Pitt and 

Penn State - those glory days and the 

heroes of so many unforgettable victores 

will forever hold a special place in my 

heart and memories. It’s a high the Bulldog 

faithful had been chasing ever since. 

The national championship of 1980 

started the magical run through the early 

‘80s. The national championship of 2021 

was the fifth of five straight sensational 

seasons. Now the Bulldogs of 2022 try 

to extend this unprecedented run of 

greatness in Athens and make their own 

mark. 

So close so many times between 1980 

and 2021. Now here we are again. 

En route to the mountaintop of college 

football, the Bulldogs have amassed an 

impressive record against the program’s 

longtime, historic rivals. Perhaps most 

notably, against Auburn. 

Since 2006, Georgia is 14-3 against 

the Tigers, including a 7-0 mark against 

Auburn at Sanford Stadium. 

During the middle and second half of 

the 1980s, this is something that would be 

hard to visualize and imagine. 

In one of the most important games 

in Sanford Stadium history, a top four 

national battle, 8-1 Auburn beat 8-0-1 

Georgia 13-7 in 1983. That heartbreaker 

cost the Bulldogs a fourth straight SEC 

championship and shot at the national 

title. It also joined losses to Auburn in 1942 

and 1971 as some of the most costly in 

Georgia history. 

From 1983-1990, Auburn went 7-1 

against the Bulldogs, with Georgia’s win 

famously coming between the hoses 

at Jordan-Hare Stadium 20-16 in 1986. 

Auburn’s campus is just across the state 

line, and the Tigers have always hit the 

Peach State hard on the recruiting trail. 

A lot of Auburn players from Georgia 

have dealt a plethora of punishment 

to the home state school. Especially in 

Athens. For years and years, this series was 

controlled by the road team. Auburn was 

particularly dominant at Sanford Stadium. 

From 1977-2001, the Tigers went 11-2 

against Georgia in Athens. 

When the Tigers pulled off a fourth down 

final minute comeback - not the last time 

that would happen - to deal the Dogs a 

heartbreaking 31-30 loss Between the 

Hedges in 2005, Auburn led the all-time 

series 53-48-8. 

Now the Bulldogs lead the series 62-56-8, 

and Georgia aims for an eighth straight 

victory at Sanford Stadium over Auburn 

dating back to the mesmerizing Blackout 

triumph of 2007. Under Smart’s watch, the 

Bulldogs are 6-1 against Auburn, and that 

includes one of Georgia’s biggest wins 

ever. It was a victory that would ignite the 

Georgia program back into the elite. 

In 2017, Smart’s second season, Georgia 

had an 11-1 regular season. The lone 

loss came at Auburn by a big number, 

40-17. Georgia entered that game ranked 

No. 1. The Bulldogs came back and beat 

Kentucky and the Yellow Jackets. Auburn 

beat Alabama, which had moved to No. 

1 and the two would rematch in the SEC 

Championship Game. The conference 

crown and College Football Playoff berth 

were on the line. 

Georgia fell behind 7-0 at Mercedes 

Benz Stadium in Atlanta, but the Bulldogs 

would come storming back. Roquan Smith 

spearheaded the defensive performance 

and Georgia’s offense got clicking. The 

Bulldogs won 28-7 to clinch the program’s 

first SEC title since 2005 and earn one of 

those four coveted playoff spots. 

It was the Bulldogs most significant 

victory since the aforementioned early 

80s. 

That 2017 SEC Championship Game 

triumph over the Tigers sits on the Mount 

Rushmore of Georgia victories in the 

Kirby Smart era. The others would be, and 

surely there’s not too much debate here, 

the 33-18 National Championship Game 

victory over Alabama on 1/10/22, the 34- 

11 Orange Bowl College Football Playoff 

Semifinal win over Michigan that earned 

the berth in the big game in Indianapolis 

for the 2021 title, and the New Year’s Day 

Rose Bowl College Football Playoff 54-48 

overtime victory over Oklahoma that 

vaulted the Bulldogs into the big game for 

the 2017 crown. If you wanted to go one 

for the thumb - a lot of lists are preferred 

to have five or ten - the 20-19 thriller that 

the Bulldogs pulled out to beat Notre 

Dame in 2017 was a launching point for 

Kirby’s Canines. 

It’s well known that in the grand annals 

of Georgia-Auburn, these two foes have 

ruined special seasons for the opposition, 

with the aforementioned numerous 

upsets on the road. The Tigers will try 

to do that again on Saturday, to make 

some new history. While the Bulldogs will 

attempt to continue this impressive and 

unprecedented string of success in the 

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BY: JEFF DANTZLER 

It’s the 127th renewal of the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry, 

as Georgia hosts the Auburn Tigers Saturday afternoon at 

Sanford Stadium. 

The reigning national champion Bulldogs are coming off 

a thrilling 26-22 come-from-behind victory over Missouri in 

Columbia, which improved Georgia to 5-0 on the season and 

2-0 in Southeastern Conference play. The Tigers were hungry 

for an upset and led until the closing minutes. Georgia trailed 

13-0 in the first half, 16-6 at intermission and 22-12 in the 

fourth quarter. But the Bulldogs scored two fourth quarter 

touchdowns and then ran out the clock to avoid what would 

have been college football’s biggest upset of the season. 

Auburn lost to LSU at Jordan-Hare Stadium, as the Bengal 

Tigers from Baton Rouge came back from a 14-0 deficit. The 

week prior, Auburn edged Mizzou 17-14 in overtime on the 

Plains. Heading to Athens with a record of 3-2 and 1-1 in the 

SEC, underdog Auburn aims for the upset in Athens. 

These two schools got it all started in the deep south in 

Atlanta’s Piedmont Park in 1892. In the years, decades and 

centuries to follow, the ancient foes have squared off in a 

slew of classic gridiron battles that have epitomized the 

glory, pageantry and heartbreak of SEC football. 

For decades, this rivalry has been filled with underdog 

victories and road team triumphs. Auburn would love to 

conjure up those echos. Since 2006 though, Georgia has 

gotten the better of Auburn, with the Bulldogs winning 14 of 

the last 17 meetings with the Tigers. 

For the Dogs to continue that success against the Tigers 

and reach the midpoint of the regular season with an 

unblemished record, there are some areas where Georgia 

must improve to get back to peak performance. Over the 

last two weeks, in a 39-22 victory over Kent State and the 

four-point win at Mizzou, Georgia turned the football over a 

total of five times. The Bulldogs are minus - four in turnover 

differential in the last two games. Georgia had no turnovers 

in the first three games of the campaign, victories over 

Oregon, Samford and South Carolina by a combined score of 

130-10. 

Red Zone productivity is another area where Georgia is 

striving for better production - as in score more touchdowns. 

Georgia’s first four scores in CoMo were field goals. But, the 

Bulldogs were two for their last two in Columbia, with those 

fourth quarter TDs making the difference. 

In this era of “what have you done for me (not lately, but) 

today,” in the SEC, where the wins are so hard to come by, 

every victory is so precious. And every player for these old 

foes will try and make their mark and slice of history in one 

of college football’s best rivalries. 


SPORTS 

FOOTBALL 

BULLDOGS TO WATCH 

BY: CLAY WATKINS 

KIRBY SMART (HC) - Coach Smart, in his seventh season as head 

coach of the Bulldogs, has built a program which is the envy of every 

program in the country. Off to a 5-0 start, the Dawgs are looking to 

use the next few games against seemingly inferior opponents to gear 

up for a difficult late season slate of games against Florida, Tennessee, 

Mississippi State, and Kentucky. Smart never overlooks an opponent 

and knows that anything can happen in a rivalry game. Smart’s teams 

are never unprepared and will have the Dawgs highly motivated for a 

late afternoon kick against the Tigers. 

STETSON BENNETT 

AND KIRBY SMART 


STETSON BENNETT (QB #13) - Stetson, for the second straight 

week, did not pass for a touchdown. However, against Missouri, he 

completed 24 out of 43 passes for 312 yards. When it counted, Stetson 

led Georgia’s offense on a game winning driving while spreading the 

ball around to different receivers, tight ends, and backs. Stetson will 

be looking for a more consistent performance against Auburn. Getting 

back a healthy AD Mitchell will certainly help. 

BROCK BOWERS (TE #19) - What else can be said about Bowers? 

He is the Bulldogs most consistent running and receiving threat, as well 

as a selfless blocker. Bowers led Georgia in receiving against Missouri 

with five catches for 66 yards. While Bowers did not find the endzone 

against Missouri, he did have a key reception on Georgia’s gamewinning 

drive that set the Dawgs up with a first and goal from the 

one-yard line. Bowers will again be used in all manner of ways against 

Auburn. 

KENDALL MILTON (RB #2) - After a long run, Milton had an 

uncharacteristic fumble against Missouri. He ended the game with a 

respectable seven carries for 63 yards, which equates to nine yards a 

carry. Milton is Georgia’s most physical running back. The Dawgs are 

eager to find a more consistent running game, and Milton will get his 

share of carries against the Tigers. 

JAMON DUMAS-JOHNSON 

LINEBACKER 


AD MITCHELL (WR #5) - AD, like Jalen Carter, has missed significant 

time the last few games. AD is a do-everything wide receiver that 

keeps defenses honest with his play-making prowess. A return to 

full-time duty is expected against Auburn. The Dawgs could use a few 

more playmakers on offense to take some of the pressure off Bennett 

and Bowers. The Dawgs’ running game has been a bit pedestrian and 

adding a dynamic receiver to Georgia’s potent offense may be the 

recipe for success against Auburn. 

BY JEFF DANTZLER 

When Georgia defeated Auburn 24-13 in 1981, the 

victory clinched the SEC championship, marking the 

first time in program history that the Bulldogs won 

consecutive league titles. 

In 1990, led by All-American Alec Kessler, Georgia 

clinched the outright SEC Basketball Championship 

with a victory over Auburn on the Plains in the final 

game of the regular season. 

One of the most significant victories in Georgia 

history came against Auburn in 1959, as the last 

minute 14-13 triumph engineered by Fran Tarkenton, 

propelled the Dogs to the SEC title. 


JAMON DUMAS-JOHNSON (LB #10) - Jamon “Pop” 

Dumas-Johnson is a tackling machine and the leader of 

the Dawgs’ defense. The Dawgs’ defensive line is not quite 

as stout as last year’s line, and Dumas-Johnson is relied 

upon to clean things up on the second level. A team 

leader in sacks and tackles, look for Dumas-Johnson to 

track Auburn running bank Tank Bigsby all game long. 

CHRIS SMITH (S #29 ) - NFL scouts love Chris Smith’s 

intelligence, toughness, and ball-hawking ability. 

With the departure of Lewis Cine to the NFL, Smith is 

considered one of the Dawgs’ most valuable players and 

the quarterback of the defense. Smith will be roaming all 

over the field against Auburn and looking to add to his 

interception total. 

CHRIS SMITH 

SAFETY 

NOLAN SMITH (LB #4) - The heart and soul of the 

Georgia team must play a critical role in helping the 

Dawgs recover to form against Auburn. The senior is tied 

with Jamon Dumas-Johnson for sacks this season and has 

been the most impactful player affecting the quarterback 

fromm a pass rushing standpoint. Nolan is an extremely 

impressive run stopper, which will be necessary to limit 

Tank Bigsby’s success. 


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TIGERS TO WATCH 

BY: COBY SERINA 

ROBBY ASHFORD (QB #9) - Having transferred from Oregon 

and now being back in his home state, third-year Robby Ashford saw 

his first real taste of meaningful playing time against Auburn’s loss to 

Penn State after T.J. Finley suffered a shoulder injury to his throwing 

arm. Ashford has since started the past two games, but we’ll see how 

Auburn deals with Finley’s injury. If Ashford does start come gameday, 

just know he runs almost as much as he throws. 

BRYAN HARSIN 

HEAD COACH 

PHOTO BY: TODD VAN EMST/AU ATHLETICS 

TANK BIGSBY (RB #4) - The Georgia native has done well for 

himself since choosing to take his talents to Auburn. Easily one of 

the most talented backs in the conference, Tank Bigsby boasts an 

incredibly strong lower half that allows him to keep the legs churning 

through tackles and break free for big gains. He loves the stiff arm 

move and isn’t shy to use it to shoving defenders to the ground and 

out of his way. 

JA’VARRIUS JOHNSON (WR #6) - Ja’Varrius Johnson leads 

the Tigers in receiving and for good reason. So far this season, he’s 

averaging 19 yards per reception. He’s Auburn’s go-to for explosive 

plays. Last week against LSU, Johnson got open for a 53 yard 

touchdown reception. When he’s on the field, Georgia will need to 

have multiple eyes on No. 6.. 

TANK BIGSBY 

RUNNING BACK 


CAM RILEY 

LINEBACKER 


CAM RILEY (LB #13) - This junior linebacker is finally assuming a 

legitimate role on this team, and you can see it in his numbers. In 

Auburn’s first game of the season against Mercer, Cam Riley put up 

15 total tackles besting his season total last year of 14. His size at the 

position is legitimately different. At 6-5, 230-pound, Auburn may 

match him up against Georgia tight end Darnell Washington in hopes 

of negating Washington’s size advantage. 

DERICK HALL (LB #29) - Derick Hall can be seen deployed on the 

line of scrimmage playing EDGE more often than not. It’s hard to put 

a label on this guy. Hall is a bigger guy at the position weighing in 

at around 260 pounds. He’s a bully in the trenches and relies on his 

strength more than anything to make plays. It’s definitely working for 

him this season as he leads the team in sacks. 

BRYAN HARSIN (HC) - Let’s face it. Harsin is on the hot seat. The 

offseason drama, the loss against Penn State and the losing in general 

may have him out the door before this season even comes to an end. 

If Harsin wants to increase his chances of staying, he has to at least be 

competitive against Georgia. There’ll be a lot riding on this game for 

Harson. 


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commentator, was an 11 time NBA All-Star and the 

league’s 1993 Most Valuable Player. 

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CORRAL THOSE TBS - Through the years, Auburn has had a bunch of outstanding 

running backs. The Tigers have two more in junior Tank Bigsby and sophomore Jarquez 

1Hunter. These guys can pound it and pound it, and both have the breakaway capabilities 

to hit the home run on a low risk play. You have to keep an eye on Bigsby and Hunter as 

receivers. Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart talks about that “eye discipline,” and that goes double 

for this Auburn running back duo. 

2 

WALL OFF HALL - As usual, the Tigers defense is chock-full of big time players who 

are strong and who can run. Derick Hall is at the top of the list. While the Bulldogs Jalen 

Carter and Alabama’s Will Anderson were the consensus top returning defenders and 

NFL Draft prospects when gauging defensive fronts around the league, Hall is right there in 

the conversation. He makes quarterbacks uncomfortable, racks up sacks and tackles for loss. 

Quick and standing 6’3, 256-pound, Hall is a load to block. He also has terrific ball skills, on 

display with a huge pick and return in Auburn’s win over Missouri. 

CRANK IT DOWNFIELD - Georgia’s downfield passing game must be on point 

again. In the Bulldogs last two victories over the Tigers, Georgia’s downfield strikes have 

3been essential. In 2020, Stetson Bennett IV found George Pickens and Kearis Jackson. 

Last season, the game-breaker was a 60-yard scoring strike deep down the middle of the field 

from Bennett to Ladd McConkey. The big play, deep ball gave the Bulldogs a 24-3 lead in a 

34-10 victory. 

WATCH THE FAKE - Special Teams and turnovers are obvious. It’s a no-brainer in 

every game every week - the quickest path to an upset, especially if there’s a turnover 

4in the kicking game. Stealing a possession or extending a possession can turn a game. 

Auburn comes in as the underdog, and the Tigers just may have something up their sleeves 

with reverses, flea flickers, halfback passes and especially trickiness in the kicking game. The 

Bulldogs must be en guarde. 

5 

GUYS BE GUYS - Big games like this one, the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry, are broken 

down extensively. There are so many factors that ultimately determine who wins and 

who loses, but at the top of the list, it’s the best players playing big in the biggest 

games. And in this rivalry, from Fran Tarkenton to Herschel Walker to David Greene to Thomas 

Davis to Roquan Smith, when the Bulldogs have beaten the Tigers, Georgia’s great players 

have been at their best in these legacy games. 

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DAWG BONES OFFENSE: GEORGIA 

Georgia’s offense has cemented itself as one of the better units, 

not only in the SEC, but in the country. With AD Mitchell and Arian 

Smith returning from injury, the Dawgs are returning their fastest 

wide receiver and their best pass catcher on the perimeter. Todd 

Monken, who is one of the top play callers in college football, will 

certainly be able to open up the playbook even more than he 

already has. Auburn, on the other hand, has struggled significantly 

on the offensive side of the football. They have used multiple 

quarterbacks in TJ Finley and Robby Ashford, and besides an 

impressive back in Georgia native Tank Bigsby, the Tigers do not 

have many weapons to overcome an underperforming QB room. 

DAWG BONES DEFENSE: GEORGIA 

Georgia has reloaded on defense and has been playing an 

impressive number of wildly talented, young players on a defense 

that substitutes throughout the game. Malaki Starts and Mykel 

Williams have earned starting roles, while true freshman like Bear 

Alexander, Jalon Walker and Daylen Everette are pushing for more 

playing time. Jalen Carter has yet to play while 100-percent healthy, 

and All-American Kelee Ringo has somewhat flown under the 

radar despite shutting down every receiver he has faced this year. 

The bottom line is that Georgia has one of the best defenses in the 

nation, while Auburn’s defense has struggled, especially at home 

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highest field goal percentage in Georgia history. Anders Carlson is a 

very consistent kicker for the Tigers and one of the better ones in the 

SEC. I’m giving Jack the edge here, as he has had more opportunities 

to kick this year and has made a higher percentage of his kicks. 

DAWG BONES COACHING: GEORGIA 

Kirby Smart is a man of many mottos, a master motivator, and a 

proven developer of players. He has a national championship ring 

and continues to prove why his Georgia Bulldogs are the new 

standard for college football success. Brian Harsin seems to have a 

clock ticking on his coaching tenure as his time on the Plains has 

been a flat-out disaster through just over a year. Auburn paid Gus 

Malzahn a large sum of money to leave Auburn and they may be 

looking to do the same with Harsin. Coach Smart has said that this 

particular coaching staff has the most cohesion of any staff yet 

during his time at Georgia. The same cannot be said of the Auburn 

staff given the job security issues that continue to swirl. 

DAWG BONES OVERALL: GEORGIA 

As one can assume, Georgia is better than Auburn in every phase 

of the game. This matchup is set to be played in Athens, where 

Georgia will look to use their talent advantage on offense, defense, 

and special teams to make a statement against one of their 

archrivals. Georgia would love to demonstrate once again why they 

are worthy of a No. 1 ranking. Stetson Bennett and company should 

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A VIEW FROM ... 

Auburn 

WHAT DOES AUBURN NEED TO DO 

TO BEAT GEORGIA? 

Find a way to run the football. The backfield 

tandem of Tank Bigsby and Jarquez Hunter are 

formidable. Have to find a way with a revamped 

offensive line to make some holes. 

WHAT IS YOUR TAKE ON THE 

BULLDOGS? 

Just as good as last year, maybe better 

offensively. 

LET’S TALK SEC, WHAT DO YOU SEE 

AS THE FUTURE OF THE LEAGUE IN 

TERMS OF SCHEDULE SET-UP? 

Missouri made its first ever trip to Jordan-Hare 

Stadium last month, 12 years into being in the 

SEC. Whether it’s a modified division, no division 

or pods, the league has to find a way to schedule 

equitably, in every sport. 

WOULD YOU RATHER SEE MORE 

GAMES AGAINST ALL THE TEAMS 

IN THE LEAGUE OR THE ANNUAL 

PRESERVATION OF CLASSIC 

RIVALRIES? 

It seems like it has to be one or the other if we 

play nine. 

I’m not sure there is a unicorn solution for this. 

It may take a sacrifice of a long time rivalry. It 

also may take adding another SEC game to the 

schedule. 

OF THE THREE TOP AUBURN TEAMS 

OF THE 2000S … 2004, 2010, 2013, 

WHICH IS YOUR FAVORITE? WHICH IS 

THE BEST? 

2004 is one of my favorite Auburn teams I’ve 

covered in any sport. It became the example of the 

need to establish a playoff. We’ll never, again, see an 

undefeated SEC Champion, denied an opportunity 

to play for the national championship. That team 

had every aspect needed to win a title, experience 

and leadership on both sides of the ball. It’s a 

shame that the polls were manipulated that season 

to deny Auburn a chance. 

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Bulldawg Illustrated continues its series, featuring long-time UGA personalities of the Fourth Estate. There are many who are published authors along with 

network television superstars. Our fifth installment spotlights Grady alumna Amy Robach, who despite her TV fame remains grounded being a mother, while 

remaining one of the best in the business. 

Most mornings, even with an early rising routine, I, at some 

point, monitor the news and features of “Good Morning 

America,” mainly because of the sprightly contributions of 

Amy Robach, a distinguished University of Georgia graduate. 

Versatile and introspective, Amy began producing news for the Grady 

College of Journalism when she was a precocious student who sensed 

that the real-life studio out there was a far cry from the campus—except 

for one thing. One professor, actually. 

David Hazinski knew what it would be like for his students if they were 

fortunate to make it in the television world. It was cutthroat, it was dog 

eat dog and it was demanding and unrelenting. 

None of that fazed her. She enjoyed the hassle and the unforgiving 

atmosphere which hovered over her each day as she produced news 

stories which were far from a diet of pablum, even in a collegiate learning 

environment. Such as interviewing the father of a student who had come to 

her dorm to gather her belongings after the daughter had committed suicide. 

Her route to preeminence had her doing news in small markets 

followed by a stint at WTTG in Washington, D. C. No assignment was too 

meaningless for her, she was willing to get her hands dirty and before you 

knew it, she moved to MSNBC in 2003. She then became co-anchor of 

Weekend Today where she worked for five years before joining ABC News. 

Initially, she appeared on “Good Morning America,” as a correspondent 

and became the show’s news anchor in 2014. In 2018, Robach became 

the new co-anchor of ABC’s 20/20. She has an important role in the lives 

of millions of Americans and there is no reluctance to remind everybody 

she is a proud graduate of UGA. 

After bragging on Georgia winning the national championship 

following the defeat of Alabama in Indianapolis, a colleague remarked on 

air, “Thanks Amy for that objective report.” Whenever and wherever she 

can speak up for Georgia and the “Dawgs,” she has no reluctance. She’ll 

give you a broadside. 

There has always been an unabated curiosity about those who climb 

the mountain, how they function and how they view life from an 

elevated station. It is always inspiring to interact with those who are the 

best at what they do. 

At schools of Journalism across the country, there are countless young 

women with the beauty of Aphrodite and the intellect of Athena. Many 

aspire for lofty network status, but few, however, are chosen. Amy is one 

who has made it big. 

You observe Amy’s smiling countenance on “Good Morning America,” 

and you see talent, poise and comportment that confirms she performs 

before the camera as effortlessly as a brick mason who has been at his 

craft for decades; a concert pianist who is flawless on the keyboard at 

Carnegie Hall; a pilot landing a jetliner for the 300th time at Heathrow. 

There is a savory regard and seasoned respect for her on the air 

presence and compelling stories for the network. She is good at what 

she does, very good, but when her workday is done, she takes time 

to be a homemaker and a mother. In some ways, she is an everyday 

mom as much as anything. Her work is important. Her homemaking 

responsibilities are equally important. 

Born in Michigan, Amy spent her teenage years in Gwinnett County 

and was educated at the Henry Grady College of Journalism at the 

University of Georgia. It was in Athens that she came to appreciate the 

beauty of the campus, the fun Between the Hedges of Sanford Stadium 

on Saturday afternoon and the intellectual motivation of a journalism 

faculty which underscored a noteworthy blueprint for success— 

principally to use your brain for the ultimate achievement in life and roll 

up your sleeves and go to work expecting no free lunch. 

There is fervid praise for her alma mater in that while her 

undergraduate days were an over-the-top experience, she was also the 

beneficiary of “a phenomenal education.” She majored in broadcast 

journalism with a minor in political science. “I felt that I walked away 

(from campus) after those four wonderful years with what I needed to go 

out in the real world and succeed. 

“I can’t speak highly enough about the journalism school at the 

University of Georgia and how it exposed me to the ethics involved, how 

to manage media law, and all the things you need to know when you’re 

writing a story--and making sure you’re being objective as much as you 

can. I felt like I had street smarts to be successful when I walked into my 

first newsroom as the result of the education and experience, I got at the 

University of Georgia.” 

She is a cancer survivor who underwent a mammogram, as a favor 

to her colleague Robin Roberts, on national television. She discovered 

that she had cancer. Her amazing story has resulted in countless women 

becoming proactive by scheduling a mammogram, post haste. They 

write her every day about her influence. Her story has made them reach 

out to their doctor for an appointment without delay. 

The result is that Amy is saving lives every day and simply says, 

“The reaction has been overwhelming.” With abundant humility and 

gratefulness, she is keenly aware that the most important life she saved 

was her own. 



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TOMMY BRYAN 

WHICH HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU MOST 

IDENTIFY WITH? 

Bobby Jones, a true altruistic and southern gentleman, who could 

really golf his ball! 

WHO ARE YOUR HEROES IN REAL LIFE? 

NAME: Tommy Bryan 

FAMILY: Wife, Patsy (UGA BS Consumer Economics 1979); 

son, Thomas (BS UGA Biology 2008, DMD MCG 2015); daughter, 

Maggie (PharmD UGA 2012); Daughter-in-law, Claire Dilworth 

Bryan (BBA 2007 in Risk Management) 

HOMETOWN: St. Simons Island, Georgia 

WHAT YEARS AT UGA: 1975-1980 

SCHOOL/DEGREE: graduated with a BS in Pharmacy. 

PROFESSION: St. Simons Drug Co. 

ACCOLADES: Shot a limit of ducks in five states last year and 

didn’t have divorce proceedings! 

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marriage for 42 years while raising two busy children. 

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nothing is given to you. 

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Do unto to others as you would have them do unto you … 

Matthew 7:12 

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game where we wear out another opponent. 

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The comeback at Mizzou could be a blessing in disguise as the 

entire Bulldog Nation is now sure not to take any SEC foe lightly 

Gary Pinkel, who enjoyed noteworthy 

success at Toledo and Missouri, was 

a guest on the Georgia pre-game 

show Saturday, a game in which he 

was given his on campus salute as the newest 

coach to be inducted into the College Football 

Hall of Fame. 

In recalling Missouri’s upset of Oklahoma, then 

ranked No. 1 in 2010, I asked him how worried 

Georgia should be about the game? He, ever 

the gentleman, said that it would be helpful if 

the Bulldogs brought their “B” game and that 

Missouri come with an “A” game. 

Pinkel, a close friend of Alabama’s Nick Saban, 

who coached with the latter under Don James 

at Kent State was not about to say anything 

foolish, but he knew that the talent level 

favored the Bulldogs. He knew that for the 

Tigers to win, Georgia had to help the home 

team. 

The Bulldogs did that for the better part of 

three quarters with an offense that could not 

score touchdowns until it counted with time 

running out in the fourth quarter. 

This could be a blessing in disguise. It is tough 

to carry the No. 1 ranking though the season. 

There are countless cases where the top ranked 

team in the country has escaped close games 

by the skin of their teeth. You are going to have 

an off day, no matter the team. And it could be 

costly. To have survived, however, means that 

all Bulldog loyalists should be celebrating not 

carping and finding fault. 

Even the best pitchers with four days rest don’t 

follow up a dominant outing with another the 

next time out. A golfer shoots lights out for 

two rounds and then loses concentration and 

lapses into forgettable shot making that costs 

him the tournament. 

The reason that Nick Saban has won so many 

championships is that he has done such a 

good job recruiting that when his team has 

an off day, he can beat you with his superior 

talent. 

I’d like to think that Kirby Smart has reached 

that point. It certainly was the case Saturday in 

Columbia. His team had an off day but escaped 

with victory. 

Think of the plusses that should come from this 

game. First of all, his players now realize that 

all the pats on the back would have included 

daggers if the Bulldogs had lost. 

The Bulldog players will work harder, they will 

pay attention to what the coaches are saying 

and now have a chance to bond and move into 

position to compete for another championship. 

The timing of this toe stumping is fortuitous in 

that the game was won. There remains a goose 

egg in the loss column, which means that all 

goals can be reached. There are no guarantees, 

however, but there is no regrouping from the 

agony of defeat. None of that will eliminate the 

griping and carping, however. 

Kirby frequently reminds his players that it is 

human nature to lather you up when you are 

winning, telling you how great you are, but just 

as quickly come with venom and contempt 

when you disappoint them. 

At an occasion such as this, it is also good to 

point out that when he expresses concern 

about Vanderbilt which is on the schedule 

following Auburn, that he is underscoring the 

obvious: This is the Southeastern Conference 

and every team has players so it is best to get 

yourself in the proper frame of mine to play 

an SEC team which can embarrass you when 

they play at their best—certainly if you are not 

ready to play. 

In 1957, Auburn won the national 

championship but had a problem defeating 

Georgia in Columbus. That was a day when 

the Tigers were powerhouse and Georgia was 

struggling. Auburn, late in the game enjoyed a 

6-0 lead, but the Bulldogs drove down to the War 

Eagle one-yard line. A national championship 

that game looked dim, but Bulldog quarterback 

Charley Britt fumbled a snap at the Auburn 

one-yard line. Auburn recovered and a national 

championship was saved. 

When there is talk of this championship in 

the “loveliest village on the plain,” there is no 

mention of the Bulldogs offensive mishap on 

the Tigers one-yard line. 

Maybe that will be the good fortune Georgia 

will experience after getting by Missouri on 

Saturday night. 


WHAT’S 

THE WORD 

HAMILTON CULPEPPER 

KNOX CULPEPPER III JUNKYARD DAWG WHOSE ACTIONS DID THE TALKING 

After visiting many other schools 

around the country on recruiting 

visits, it was time for Knox Culpepper 

III to visit his dream school, the University 

of Georgia. Upon his arrival, Culpepper was 

taken under the wing of legendary senior 

linebacker #48 Frank Ros, the number 

Culpepper would later choose to wear to 

honor a role model like Ros. Ros introduced 

Culpepper to the entire team as well as 

lettermen, but when it came to meeting 

with head coach Vince Dooley, the first 

impression was nothing short of incredible. 

“It was the best recruiting trip I had been 

on by far,” said Culpepper. “I went to meet 

with Coach Dooley as all recruits do on all 

recruiting trips, but he was the only coach 

to ask me for my commitment on the spot, 

and I gave it to him right then.” 

As a young boy, Culpepper dreamed of 

playing at the University of Georgia to 

follow in his late father’s footsteps Knox 

Culpepper Jr. Culpepper Jr. died when 

Culpepper III was 15, but his old-fashioned 

disciplinarian ways have stuck with 

Culpepper III throughout his life. “He always 

said, ‘Make your actions speak louder 

than your words,’” said Culpepper. “Since 

then, that has always been my philosophy 

because that is how he taught and coached 

me.” Although Culpepper III’s father was 

rather quiet, he was always present, leading 

by example rather than vocals. 

As Culpepper’s senior year in 1984 rolled 

around, Coach Dooley, his staff and the 

rest of the team named Culpepper a 

captain. Culpepper dreamed of playing at 

Georgia, but the honor of being captain 

validated all the goals Culpepper had set 

in his life thus far. Those lessons that his 

father taught him were surely evident to 

the rest of the roster as the now senior 

linebacker had led by example for the 

three years prior. 

“I was not the fastest or best athlete,” said 

Culpepper. “My philosophy was to be in 

better shape and have better technique 

than the guy across the ball from me… 

As a linebacker, you are the quarterback 

of the defense, but I still led by example, 

showing out when I was on that field. I 

was never a big rah-rah guy.” 

Being in the best shape was a necessity for 

those Junkyard Dawg defenses, as everyday 

of the week they had to practice against 

the great Herschel Walker. Culpepper said 

he had played the greats in the SEC: George 

Rogers, Bo Jackson and George Adams, but 

the licks Herschel laid in practice for the 

two year they played together were unlike 

anything else. 

“I tell this story all the time,” said 

Culpepper. “I got hit my freshman year in 

practice harder than I have ever been hit. I 

was coming in on a blitz against Herschel, 

and he looked like he was barely moving. 

He got underneath my shoulder pads, 

and I went backwards. It ended up being 

one of those comments in the film room, 

‘Fellas, this is how you block a linebacker.’ 

They proceeded to play it about 50 more 

times in film that day.” 

Those two years Culpepper played with 

and practiced against Herschel paid off 

come 1983. In back to back weeks against 

Auburn and Georgia Tech, Culpepper 

broke the single game tackling records 

(and still holds the first and second spots 

in this statistic column) with 25 against 

Auburn and 26 against the Nerds (Georgia 

Tech). What did he eat for breakfast those 

two Saturdays in order to do that? It 

wasn’t about breakfast for Culpepper; it 

was thanks to the practices Coach Dooley 

ran. Culpepper said that between twoa-days 

and practice during the season, 

game time was fun time. Coach Dooley 

kicked their butts throughout the week 

according to Culpepper, so come game 

day, he never got tired for those 60 

minutes on Saturdays… that’s how you 

compile over 50 tackles in just two weeks. 

With practice time restrictions nowadays, 

there’s no longer two-a-days and 

continuous, grueling practices like there 

were in the 80s, but Culpepper is quite 

impressed with how Coach Smart gets the 

guys ready to compete at the level they 

play. Culpepper said that what Coach Smart 

accomplishes in the time he is allotted with 

those players is just phenomenal. He doesn’t 

like to predict, but Culpepper alluded to the 

way that this team is performing right now, 

there is almost nothing those guys can’t 

accomplish. 

Before handing in this article, I must tell 

a quick Knox Culpepper story. In the early 

80s when Culpepper arrived on campus, 

my father John Culpepper, a 10-year-old 

at the time, got a puppy and named him 

Knox after #48. My family and Knox share 

a last name, a great one at that, but we are 

not related except through that little black 

lab in 1981 and a university we both call 

home. However, after talking for just 20 

minutes on the phone, this Damn Good 

Dawg and his humor is a person I’d gladly 

call family. Cheers to a great interview and 

an even better last name. 


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FROM THE FIELD 

FINALLY A TOUCHDOWN! 


BY GREG POOLE 

GEORGIA - 26, MISSOURI - 22 

As they say, an ugly win is still a win. UGA has won two ugly 

ones in the last two weeks, and I wonder where the team 

that destroyed Oregon is hiding? Let’s face it, the Dawgs have 

underwhelmed recently, and there are challenging games 

against talented teams on the horizon. 

As I write this in a hotel room area near the Mizzou campus, 

it is tempting to rail about the sloppy play on both sides of the 

ball, and there was plenty of it. However, we should give some 

credit to the players and staff of the Tigers. Missouri played 

hard, and they left everything they had on the field, and even 

on a bad night, the Dawgs took control at the end. Maybe, that 

exertion of command is what we should be looking at after two 

games that could quickly have gone the way. 

No matter how one tries to rationalize the Missouri and the 

Kent State games, the stark reality of giving up 44 points to Kent 

and Mizzou after allowing just 10 points in the first three games 

of 2022 is worrying. 

Injuries have hurt, but that is why Coach Smart and his staff 

spend so much time and money recruiting quality depth. 

Football is violent, and the result of SEC games is injuries 

for all league teams. Managing player health is a coaching 

responsibility, just like other aspects of the game. 

Even though it was not pretty, the win column is one digit 

larger. The Dawgs survived the Missouri onslaught and are 

still undefeated. At this point, that is all that matters. Indeed, 

the talking heads will wonder what’s wrong with Georgia. The 

Dawgs seem likely to drop in the polls, and that will cause much 

consternation among fans. 

Despite our worry, fear, or maybe anger, the Georgia Bulldogs 

are undefeated as we move to the sixth game of the season. 

Auburn will arrive in Athens having managed to slip by Mizzou 

by 17-14 only two weeks ago. After Auburn, Vandy visits 

Athens, and the Dogs have a bye week before the contest in 

Jacksonville. Time to heal, practice, and allow Kirby Smart and 

staff to correct the mistakes and prepare for the run to the SEC 

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BY: COBY SERINA 

A look back at what decided the game 

between Georgia and Missouri. 

Surviving what was a wild road 

environment for the Georgia Bulldogs, the 

team found themselves at real risk of losing 

for the first time this season against an 

unranked Missouri. The Tigers were said to 

be “really aggressive” according to Coach 

26-22 

Smart, and they lived up to that reputation 

last Saturday. 

It was issues up front that prevented 

the Georgia offense from executing to 

the standard at which they had been all 

season and almost cost them the game. 

If it weren’t for the kicking consistency of 

St. Simons Island native Jack Podlesny and 

the running ability of Daijun Edwards, the 

Dawgs would not have come away with a 

win in Columbia. The Dawgs’ performance 

against the Tigers leaves a lot of questions 

for fans, so the following statistics should 

help explain what the team did right in its 

comeback victory against Mizzou. 

100% 

To open his postgame interview Coach Kirby 

Smart gave kudos to Coach Eli Drinkwitz 

and Missouri Tigers and the atmosphere 

that they created at Faurot Field. The fans 

were definitely a factor in the game. Their 

raucousness may have been the reason 

behind a false start penalty here or there, 

but one thing the ‘Zou couldn’t do was 

hinder Jack Podlesny and his perfect night. 

Podlesny was 4 for 4 on field goals and 2 

for 2 on extra points against the Tigers. Jack 

Podlesny or “Pod” according to Smart was 

labeled as an “MVP” for the game against 

Missouri. It’s a well deserved appraisal. If it 

weren’t for Pod, the Dawgs wouldn’t have 

been able to stay in the game. He didn’t 

kick a game-winning field goal, but his 

made field goals proved very important in 

Georgia’s comeback in Columbia. 

8 

8 

During the offseason, there was plenty 

of hype directed at the young linebacker 

Jamon “Pop” Dumas-Johnson. Both 

teammates and coaches of his will attest, 

Pop is the guy on the Georgia defense. Now 

that we’re a good bit through the season, 

that hype remains. Talk about athletic. It 

feels like Pop is a pinball at the linebacker 

position. Explosive, just bouncing around 

to wherever he needs to be to make a 

play. One thing to note is that he plays so 

smoothly; he has zero trouble getting to the 

ball. It’s almost like he’s floating out there. 

The sophomore had seven solo stops, eight 

total, and one of them was for a loss. He also 

accounted for one pass deflection which 

should have been a pick. Pop isn’t perfect 

though. He has some things to pick up on 

at the position, following in the steps of 

Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker, and Channing 

Tindall is a hard task, but it seems to be a 

task he’s doing well. 

11 

Third-year running back Daijun Edwards 

carried the ball 11 yards for 4.9 yards for 4.5 

yards per carry in Columbia. While these 

numbers aren’t particularly gaudy, they 

exemplify one of Edwards’ key traits as of 

right now: consistency. Against Missouri, 

Edwards showed up when he was needed 

the most and was able to tote the rock to 

close out the game securing the victory. The 

south Georgia native, is slowly emerging as a 

more prominent player in Georgia’s running 

back room, and that come up was hastened 

by his performance against Missouri. 

100 

PERFECTION FROM 

JACK POD! 


5 & 3 

These were the number of receptions 

that tight ends Brock Bowers and Darnell 

Washington caught against the Tigers. Since 

bursting onto the scene last year, Bowers 

has consistently earned targets, so now that 

it’s carrying over into this year, it isn’t much 

of a surprise. But in regards to Washington, 

his increased role comes after an entire 

offseason of rah-rah surrounding Georgia’s 

tight end room. Now that the excitement is 

being realized and Washington is becoming 

more and more featured, he too is earning 

the trust of the offense in turn earning more 

targets. This stat just goes to show how 

much the tight end room means to the 

Georgia Bulldogs. 


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KEVIN BUTLER’S PLAYERS OF THE GAME 

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— COMPILED BY JEFF DANTZLER 

OFFENSIVE PLAYER 

Darnell Washington - The tower of power had another very 

productive game that helped the Georgia offense find pay dirt 

late in the fourth quarter versus a focused Missouri football 

team. #0 does what he does best, YACs -getting those “yards 

after the catch” that makes a big difference to the Georgia 

offense. Standing 6-7, 270-pound - at least - Darnell is averaging 

18 yards per catch this season and complemented those stats 

Saturday with three catches for 64 yards. When Darnell catches 

the ball, it’s easy to see the Tower of Power but watch the film 

and witness what a superior blocker Darnell has turned into. 

Whether it’s through the air or pushing people on the ground 

Darnell is another star on the Georgia offense. 

DEFENSIVE PLAYER 

Malaki Starks - The freshman sensation from Jefferson, Georgia 

plays like he is a seasoned veteran in the Georgia defensive 

backfield. Standing 6-1, 205-pound, Malaki is not intimidated 

by anybody he has faced. Registering six tackles with four 

solos and a pass deflection, Malaki is a force in the secondary 

for UGA. Not many freshmen step in on defense and make a 

name for themselves like Malaki has. His hustle was evident by 

running down a Mizzou player to stop a dagger, touchdown 

opportunity for Missouri at the 1-yard line. This gave the defense 

an opportunity to complement Malaki’s hustle and turn Missouri 

back from the end zone forcing them to settle for a field goal. 

Malaki is a great athlete and gives Georgia a shutdown DB for 

years to come. 

SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER 

Jack Podlesny - In a game that featured kickers, Jack performed at 

his best against Missouri. 4 for 4 on field-goal attempts, registering 

14 points that gave Georgia the ability to stay close to Missouri 

until the offense found the end zone. Jack is becoming one of the 

most reliable kickers in all of college football and will certainly 

play a role in every game the Dogs face in the SEC. A native of 

St. Simons - all the people that live there are certainly excited to 

watch their home boy take good care of the dogs using his right 

foot. He may not weigh as much as Mavis (Mizzou’s kicker) but we 

will take him every day as Georgia’s kicker. 

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The calendar has rolled into October, it’s the heart of the college football 

season. Loads of big conference games highlight the slate. Georgia had 

a scary affair at Missouri, but pulled it out. Bryce Young was injured in 

Alabama’s win. It was a monster weekend in the Magnolia State, as Ole 

Miss beat Kentucky and Mississippi State topped Texas A&M. TCU and 

Kansas are both undefeated and play a big one this weekend. 

1. ALABAMA - It was a big win at Arkansas, as Bama 

survived the Hogs push and Bryce Young’s injury. Now 

comes the game the college football world has been 

anticipating. Alabama and Texas A&M with Nick Saban and Jimbo 

Fisher taking center stage. 

2. OHIO STATE - The Buckeyes fell behind Rutgers 

7-0, but then turned it on and dominated the Scarlet 

Knights 49-10. Now Ohio State heads to Michigan 

State for a classic Big Ten battle. The Spartans are struggling. The 

Buckeyes are rolling. 

3. GEORGIA - The Bulldogs survived a scary night 

in CoMo, escaping with a 26-22 win over Missouri. 

Back-to-back fourth quarter touchdowns delivered the 

triumph. Now comes ancient rival Auburn as the Bulldogs try to 

bump that record to 6-0 and 3-0 in the SEC. 

4. CLEMSON - The Tigers are roaring after a 30-20 

victory over N.C. State. Clemson is clicking and has the 

most talent in the ACC. They’ll have to be sharp and 

avoid the trap at Boston College this week with a trip to Florida 

State on deck. 

5. TENNESSEE - The Volunteers had a week off to 

soak in their big win over Florida in Knoxville. Now it’s 

grind time in the SEC. Tennessee ventures to LSU for a 

huge showdown between two programs. Emperor Saban awaits 

on deck. 

6. OLE MISS - The Rebels secured a thrilling 22-19 

victory over Kentucky in a highly touted showdown 

in beautiful Oxford. The Ole Miss defense and special 

teams came up with the big plays, and the Rebels are 5-0. Next up 

is Vandy in Music City USA. 

7. MICHIGAN - The Wolverines took down Iowa 27-14 

in Iowa City. Michigan is now 5-0 and 2-0 in the Big Ten. 

Michigan ventures to Indiana Saturday for a second 

straight road trip. A battle with Penn State looms. 

8. SOUTHERN CAL - The Trojans had a little more 

trouble with Arizona State than expected, but pulled out 

a 42-25 win. Next up is Washington State, and Southern 

Cal must guard against looking ahead to Utah the next week. 

9. OKLAHOMA STATE - The Cowboys had an open 

date and capitalized with a 36-25 victory at Baylor. It was 

the Big XII opener. Now the Cowboys take on always 

dangerous Texas Tech in Stillwater. Oklahoma State is clicking. 

10. KENTUCKY - It was a heartbreaker for Kentucky 

in Oxford, as the Wildcats fell to Ole Miss 22-19. A 

couple of extra point miscues and two red zone 

fumbles were killers. Kentucky will try and get well Saturday night 

against South Carolina in Lexington. 

11. MISSISSIPPI STATE - The Maroon Bulldogs 

made the big plays and scored in all three phases in 

an impressive 42-24 win over the Aggies in College 

Station. Arkansas comes to call Saturday. The Hogs are limping. 

Will Rogers is a top flight quarterback. 

12. UTAH - Since a heart-breaking loss to Florida in the 

season-opener, the Running Utes of Kyle Whittingham 

have put it all together and ripped off four consecutive 

victories. Utah has a huge game at 5-0 UCLA this week. 

13. OREGON - Since the season-opening loss to 

Georgia, the quack attack has been gaining some serious 

steam. Oregon took down Stanford 45-27 to make it 4-1 

and 2-0 in the PAC-12. The Ducks are at Arizona Saturday. 

14. BRIGHAM YOUNG - The Cougars put together a 

Thursday night 38-26 win over Utah State. BYU didn’t play 

great, but the Cougars are 4-1 with a couple of extra days for 

Notre Dame in Las Vegas. What a setting for BYU and the Fighting Irish. 

15. TCU - It was a game to remember for TCU, as the Horned 

Frogs scored 27 points in the first quarter and beat 

Oklahoma 55-24. TCU is 4-0 and has its hands full on 

Saturday, taking on resurgent 5-0 Kansas in Lawrence. 

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