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Starkville was an absolute blast for the Bulldog Nation and Kirby’s 

Dawgs came away with another solid victory … now let’s open the 

paddock on Saturday and get another W in the Blue Grass state! 

VANCE LEAVY 

EDITOR IN CHIEF 

Having just arrived home 

from the terrific Mississippi 

State roadie, I first want to 

extend a huge thanks to the town of 

Starkville and the awesome MSU fans. Everyone there was so 

welcoming and appreciative to all the Georgia fans that made 

the trip. From fantastic golf at the Old Waverly Golf Course to 

scrumptious dinners at 44 Prime and Anthony’s, the hospitality 

in StarkVegas was top-notch. And while the cowbells at the 

game are always annoying, you have to appreciate the Maroon 

fans that banged them throughout the night game. 

Long story short, the next time the Dogs play in Starkville do 

yourself a favor and make a three day weekend out of it. Great 

time, great hospitality, great environment … Hail to State! 

Of course, the outcome on the field for our Bulldogs certainly 

made the trip even better … Dawgs 45 Maroons 19. 

A tip of the hat also goes to Mike Leach’s Dawgs, who 

competed valiantly for the entire game. In my opinion, 

the game was much closer than the final score indicates. 

Nonetheless, our Dawgs do what they do and leaned on 

MSU the entire game, which in the end netted the lopsided 

conclusion. 

With the victory, our Dawgs remain the top team in the 

country and stretch their record to a perfect 10-0. Except as 

Coach Smart and I’m sure every member on the team would 

admit these 2022 Dawgs aren’t without some faults. The 

turnovers on offense and some special teams’ shortcomings 

(see Kevin Butler’s Players of the Game on page 37) are 

completely fixable, which is why having two more regular 

season games is so important. 

One thing that nobody can question with this year’s Dawgs 

is their togetherness when they take the field. This is why this 

issue’s cover shot (by Rob Saye) is perfect for Saturday’s game 

in Lexington. Look at those serious faces coming out of the 

tunnel or paddock (since this game takes place deep in the 

horse country of the Bluegrass state). 

I definitely encourage you not to miss Greg Poole’s From the 

Field (page 34). As Greg points out (using a quote from Coach 

Smart’s post game presser), I have no doubt these Dawgs and 

their still evolving DNA will be ready to play a Wildcat team 

that is surely smarting after the embarrassing loss to Vandy 

this past weekend. 

I can’t wait for the paddock to open on Saturday for our 

Dawgs final road game of the 2022 regular season. This issue 

of BI should tide you over until toe meets leather in Lexington. 

As I opened with, the trip to Starkville was a blast and our fan 

photos (page 26-30) certainly display our fans doing what they 

love most there. It wasn’t a Georgia takeover, but the Red and 

Black definitely was well represented. 

Also in our social section, don’t miss our Georgia Girls feature 

(pages 24 and 25) with Athenian Katie Foley Jacobs. Katie is a 

former Equestrian Dawg turned fashionista entrepreneur. And 

now I know why Katie and my bride (Cheri) are kindred spirits 

… they are both voracious readers, admire Dolly Parton and 

have double-digit subscriptions to fashion magazines. Love it. 

Then be sure to pop over to our Proust Q&A (page 31) with 

Golden Islander Trey Brunson. Like Katie, Trey spends some of 

his down time reading. Also, I grew up with Trey and the entire 

Brunson family, so I can attest to his love of the Dawgs and 

the game of football. And while he is older than Kirby, I know 

it makes him proud to see his SAE fraternity brother having so 

much success leading the Georgia football program. 

Finally, I leave you with a couple of bonus action shots from 

the Mississippi State game. In our last issue, I failed to talk 

about the incredible tackling displayed against the Vols in 

the Tennessee game. And for that matter, the crisp tackling 

all season long has been a thing of beauty. Just ask the 

Mississippi State player (in the photo) whose number can’t be 

seen because of the way he is so covered up by Dawgs. And 

thumbs up to Kendall Milton for his TD scamper that put the 

final nail in the coffin in Starkville. Nice job No. 2. 

Alright Bulldog Nation … let’s open the paddock in Lexington 

on Saturday and help our Road Dawgs come home with 

another win. See you there … Go Dawgs! 


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a physical brand of football, which equates to another stellar 

battle between the Cats and Dawgs on Saturday in Lexington 

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When Georgia and 

Kentucky square off 

Saturday afternoon on 

a cold Fall Saturday, it 

will be a matchup of two of the most 

physical teams in college football. 

Head coaches Kirby Smart and Mark 

Stoops pride themselves on physicality 

at every level offensively, defensively 

and on special teams. Especially on the 

line of scrimmage. 

Stoops first. With a famous first 

name, the brother of longtime highly 

successful Oklahoma legend Bob Stoops, 

has built Kentucky into one of the most 

stable programs in the Southeastern 

Conference. Operating in the shadow 

of regal Kentucky basketball, ripe with 

those eight national championships, 

the Wildcats football program has 

often been an afterthought. Both in the 

Southeastern Conference and within the 

Kentucky fan base. 

But not under Stoops’ watch. 

Yes, John Calipari and Big Blue are still 

king of the mountain. Stoops though 

has built a consistent winner. The steady 

growth and consistent success has made 

a mark in, yes, both the SEC and with the 

Wildcat faithful. 

It started in 2013 with a record of 2-10. 

The next two years, the Wildcats went 

5-7. Now that wouldn’t have cut it in 

Athens, Tuscaloosa or Baton Rouge or at 

Rupp Arena. But Kentucky was patient, 

and it has paid off. The SEC East’s longest 

tenured coach has led Kentucky to a 

bowl for six straight years, and this 

season will be the seventh postseason 

trip in a row for the Wildcats. The only 

losing season over that stretch came in 

the Covid 2020 campaign. The highlights 

have been a pair of 10-3 records in 

both 2018 and 2021. In the Stoops 

era, Kentucky has notched signature 

wins over Tennessee, Penn State and 

Iowa, while turning the tables against 

Florida. From 1987-2017, the Gators 

beat Kentucky an astonishing 31 times 

in a row. Some of those games, it was 

just incredible how they got away from 

Kentucky. But since 2018, Stoops has led 

Kentucky to three wins in the previous 

five meetings with Florida, including the 

last two in a row. 

Now, if Kentucky can beat Georgia and 

in-state rival Louisville, the Wildcats 

would be bowling with a shot at another 

9-4. 

That would also end another streak. 

Back in 2016, favorite Georgia son 

Kirby Smart recorded one of his first 

signature victories as the head coach at 

his alma mater. A last second Rodrigo 

Blankenship field goal delivered a 27-24 

win in Lexington. That was a building 

block win for a program on the fast track 

under Smart’s watch. 

Since 2017, the second year of the 

Smart era, Georgia has been one 

of the most dominant programs in 

college football. The Bulldogs won 

the SEC championship and played 

for the national title that year. Last 

season, Georgia won the National 

Championship. This year, the Bulldogs 

are heading to their fifth trip to the SEC 

Championship Game with a regular 

season record of 11-1 (2017, 2018, 2019) 

or better (2021). 

Thinking back to some hard times 

daddy - cue The American Dream Dusty 

Rhodes - there was a stretch mainly 

covering the 1990s when Georgia lost 

nine straight times to Tennessee and 

went 1-11 against Florida teams coached 

by Steve Spurrier. For this spirited 50- 

year old scribe, from 1983-1990, the 

Bulldogs lost seven times in eight games 

against Auburn. 

Well, Georgia has won five of the 

last six against the Gators, who are 

on their third head coach during that 

stretch. The Bulldogs have won six 

straight against Tennessee, which 

is on its third head coach over that 

period. And, dating back to the 2017 

SEC Championship Game, Georgia has 

beaten Auburn, now on its third head 

coach of the Smart era, six times in 

a row. That’s strong stuff against the 

Bulldogs biggest SEC rivals. 

For the record, Georgia is also 4-0 

against the Yellow Jackets - outscoring 

“The Enemy” 180-35 - since 2017. There 

was no game between the in-state foes 

in 2020. The North Avenue Trade School 

is also on its third head coach of the 

Smart era. 

Georgia has also won 12 straight 

against Kentucky, running the decade 

of the 2010s under Mark Richt and 

Smart. 

While there has been such turnover 

amongst the Bulldogs old and ancient 

foes, Kentucky has been a constant 

since Stoops got his program going in 

Lexington. 

He and Kentucky certainly look at 

beating Georgia before what promises 

to be an electric atmosphere at 

Commonwealth Stadium / Kroger Field. 

Back in 1988, Kentucky upset Georgia 

in Lexington, derailing SEC title dreams 

in Vince Dooley’s final season as the 

Bulldogs head coach. I’d gladly trade 

one of the wins in a mediocre season 

during this current 12-game winning 

streak for that one in ‘88. It’s one of the 

most painful losses in Georgia history. 

The legendary Dooley told me once that 

one stood out perhaps more than any, 

because he would have loved to “go out 

… as a champion.” 

So here are the Wildcats trying to play 

spoiler and derail the Dogs dreams 

of a second consecutive national 

championship. 

While Kentucky dropped a bad one in a 

nooner against Vanderbilt, the Bulldogs, 

after back-to-back victories over the 

Gators and Volunteers, were in Starkville 

and now visit Lexington. Directly in the 

crosshairs. 

What a test this will be for the Bulldogs. 

Smart has implored his team all year 

to be the “hunter,” vowing that the 

reigning national champions would not 

be hunted. 

And in what promises to be one of the 

most physical games of the year, the 

Bulldogs must pack their best punch and 

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GEORGIA VS KENTUCKY 

GAME TIME: 3:30 P.M. EST 

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BY: JEFF DANTZLER 

Top-ranked Georgia battles Kentucky Saturday afternoon in 

Lexington at Commonwealth Stadium/Kroger Field, and the 

forecast is calling for cold temperatures. 

The reigning national champion Bulldogs head in with a record 

of 10-0, and 7-0 in league play, clinching the Southeastern 

Conference East Division crown for the fifth time in the last six 

seasons with a 45-19 victory over Mississippi State this past 

weekend in Starkville. Georgia has won 28 of the past 29 games 

dating back to the final four games of the 2020 campaign. For 

the first time in program history, the Bulldogs are off to a 10-0 in 

back to back years. 

Kentucky heads into the game with a record of 6-4, 3-4 in 

Southeastern Conference play. The Wildcats were stunned by 

Vanderbilt 24-21 this past Saturday, as the Commodores broke a 

26-game SEC losing streak. Kentucky, which has signature wins 

over both Florida and Mississippi State this season, will aim for 

the major upset of the Bulldogs, as they try to bounce back from 

the tough loss to Vandy. 

Georgia has won 12 straight in the series, defeating Kentucky 

every year since 2010. The Wildcats last win over the Bulldogs 

came in Athens in 2009. The last time Kentucky beat Georgia in 

Lexington was 2006. 

The Wildcats would like to pull out some of that upset mojo. 

The Bulldogs most heartbreaking loss to Kentucky ever came 

in 1988, as Kentucky cost Georgia a share of the SEC title in the 

final season of legendary hall of fame coach Vince Dooley. When 

it comes to beating title contenders, the Wildcats upended 

eventual national champion LSU in 2007. 

For the Bulldogs to avoid the upset, to “remain the hunter,” 

under head coach Kirby Smart’s watch, Georgia must clean up 

a turnover problem. Over the last three games, a 42-20 win 

over Florida, 27-13 topping of Tennessee, and the 26-point 

triumph over Mississippi State, the Bulldogs have a cumulative 

seven turnovers, while coming up with two. Both against the 

Volunteers. 

That’s something Georgia must clean up if these Bulldogs 

are to arrive at the ultimate destination. These Bulldogs have 

clinched the berth for the SEC title tilt in Atlanta. Then it’s the 

Yellow Jackets for the state championship. But Smart and the 

veteran leadership on this team is preaching no lookahead. 

There are bigger proverbial fish to fry. A slip-up would mar 

Georgia’s drive for the national championship. It’s certainly 

been clear that these Bulldogs of 2022 are out to make their 

own history. 


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BULLDOGS TO WATCH 

BY: COBY SERINA 

MARCUS ROSEMY-JACKSAINT (WR #1) - This man is on a tear. 

In what has become his breakout season, Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint has so 

far caught 21 receptions for 241 receiving yards and a touchdown and is 

becoming a reliable starting option in the process. In the absence of A.D. 

Mitchell, you can see that the Dawgs have slotted MRJ right in, and while the 

two present their own unique skill sets, he’s proving himself to be worthy of 

the playing time he’s earned. He may just reel in a big one against Kentucky 

as the Wildcats have one of the better rush defenses in the SEC. 

MARCUS ROSEMY-JACKSAINT 

WIDE RECEIVER 


DARNELL WASHINGTON (TE #0) - The “juggernaut” of a tight end 

just caught his first touchdown of the season against the Mississippi State 

Bulldogs, and it feels like he’s just getting started scoring wise at the back 

end of the regular season. In the past three games Darnell Washington has 

been getting about four targets a game. That’s a lot of opportunities given 

he averages 16.3 yards a reception. So far this season, he’s the team’s third 

most productive receiver and that should only continue against a lackluster 

Kentucky team. 

DEVIN WILLOCK (OL #77) - Georgia is already having another 

special season, but something special in particular that they do right 

now is consistently rotate their offensive lineman to keep legs fresh and 

energy high. Devin Willock has been one of the beneficiaries of this style. 

A third-year 6-7, 330-pound interior lineman who had his first start against 

Tennessee will (like he has all season) will get good playing time against 

Kentucky. Look out for him wearing 77 in the trenches. He’ll manhandle 

defenders in the running game. 

DEVIN WILLOCK 

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN 


MALAKI STARKS (DB #24) - As a true freshman Malaki Starks is 

already racking up statistics like he’s a veteran. Deployed at the safety and 

sometimes slot position, Starks has already amassed 48 total tackles (leads 

the team), six pass deflections and two interceptions. Long story short, Starks 

is not afraid to get physical, and that’s just the type of play the Dawgs will 

need as they tee off against a run-heavy Kentucky. 

SMAEL MONDON JR. (LB #2) - Because of Kentucky’s smashmouth 

offense, linebacker Smael Mondon should wind up having a day. Against 

a run-heavy Florida team, Mondon put up a career high seven tackles. Last 

week against Mississippi State’s air raid offense, he surpassed that number 

putting up eight total tackles. Mondon is a sturdy backer who can display 

some crazy sideline-to-sideline speed when needed. 

SMAEL MONDON JR. 

LINEBACKER 

ZION LOGUE (DL #96) - You don’t hear his name called enough, but 

it’s only because senior Zion Logue is doing all the dirty work in the trenches. 

Sitting at a pretty 300 pounds, Logue is disruptive at the nose guard position. 

With his size and reach, he’s constantly eating up running lanes and blowing 

up plays before they happen. If something good happens defensively, you 

can probably trace it back to Logue just doing his job. 


BY JEFF DANTZLER 

Georgia clinched the 2018 SEC East title with 

a 34-17 victory at Kentucky, as D’Andre Swift 

had a spectacular game with 156 yards and two 

memorable touchdowns on 16 carries. 

On the final weekend of the 2001 regular season, 

the Georgia baseball team won two of three 

games at Kentucky to clinch the Bulldogs first 

Southeastern Conference title since 1954. 

One of the greatest players in Georgia basketball 

history, All-American guard Vern Fleming was an 

Olympic Gold Medalist in 1984 and played 12 NBA 

seasons, primarily with the Pacers. 


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BY: CLAY WATKINS 

MARK STOOPS (HC) - Despite a difficult 2022 campaign, Stoops 

has led Kentucky to new heights to which they have not been 

accustomed. The former defensive architect for the Florida State 

Seminoles is coming off a 2021 campaign where he led the Wildcats 

to 10 wins which included a Citrus Bowl victory over Iowa. Stoops 

is known for fielding extremely physical teams that are difficult to 

play against no matter their record. Despite coming off an extremely 

disappointing loss against the Vanderbilt Commodores, Stoops will 

have his Wildcats fired up to play the visiting National Champions. 

WILL LEVIS 

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PHOTO BY: KENTUCKY ATHLETICS 

WILL LEVIS (QB #7) - The Wildcat quarterback is midway through 

a rather disappointing 2022 campaign. Levis came into the season with 

tremendous hype and Heisman expectations. Levis is still predicted to 

be a first-round pick despite serious struggles this season. The Kentucky 

quarterback is coming off a game against Vanderbilt where he threw 

for just 109 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception. Despite his 

struggles, Levis possesses a massive frame with a rocket arm. The 

Bulldogs seem to be coming into town at the right time, but they 

certainly will be aware of Levis’ athletic abilities. 

CHRIS RODRIGUEZ JR. (RB #24) - Rodriguez was one of the 

few bright spots in Kentucky’s loss against Vanderbilt. The senior from 

McDonough, Georgia rushed for 162 yards and two touchdowns. 

Rodriguez was suspended toward the beginning of the season, but 

since his return, the running back has made Kentucky a much more 

threatening team offensively. Georgia, so far this season, has been 

impressive against the run, but Rodriguez is a bell-cow type back that 

will need to be limited in order for the Bulldogs’ defense to excel. 

CHRIS RODRIGUEZ JR. 

RUNNING BACK 


DANE KEY (WR #6) - Dane Key is a 6-3, 194-pound receiver from 

Lexington, Kentucky. The freshman has been a hometown hero for the 

Wildcats racking up five receiving touchdowns this season. Key has just 

over 400 yards receiving through the 2022 season and is a fantastic 

catcher of contested passes. The Wildcats will need to rely on their 

playmakers if they want to have any shot of knocking off the Bulldogs, 

and Key, despite his age, is more than capable of creating problems 

with his speed and pass-catching ability. 

DEANDRE SQUARE (LB #5) - Square is a senior linebacker 

from Detroit, Michigan. The Wildcat has tallied 55 tackles this season, 

leading Kentucky’s entire team despite being injured for a large part of 

the season. The linebacker is expected to return against Georgia and 

Kentucky will certainly need him against a dynamic Georgia offense. 

Square does a terrific job in pass coverage and he will need to against 

Georgia’s NFL-ready tight ends. If Square is fully healthy against the 

Dawgs, he will likely lead the Wildcat’s defense in tackles. 

JORDAN LOVETT 

DEFENSIVE BACK 


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tackler against Vanderbilt this past weekend. The defensive back 

from Radcliff, Kentucky has been a massive presence on the Kentucky 

defense. Lovett is 6-2, 202-pound and is already one of Kentucky’s best 

tacklers. The talented freshman is coming into the Georgia game with 

27 total tackles on the season and will be a player that Todd Monken 

will need to scheme around. 


One of the most revered athletes in Wildcats history, 

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to a stellar NBA career as a five time All-Star for the 

St. Louis Hawks. 

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times, and one title each for Joe B. Hall, Rick Pitino, 

Tubby Smith and John Calipari. 

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as coach Fran Curci’s Wildcats went 10-1 and 6-0 in 

the SEC, while chalking up road wins at Penn State, 

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has Kentucky in that same boat, a tough, hard-nosed physical football team. So who can 

be the “bigger bully,” especially in the trenches. Kentucky is big up front - newsflash, they’re in 

the Southeastern Conference. They love to deploy a physical running attack, most notably in 

an impressive home victory over Mississippi State, and Will Levis is a big strong quarterback 

who can run and is hard to get down. Most games are won at the line of scrimmage. For 

Georgia to prevail, the Dogs must win at the point of attack. 

HOUND LEVIS - One of the most talented quarterbacks in college football, the 6-3, 

232-pound senior has all the tools. He can make all the throws, and is an athletic, effective, 

2strong runner. He turned a couple of fumbles/bobles into first downs and positive plays for 

Kentucky a year ago in Georgia’s 30-13 victory over the Wildcats in Athens. The Bulldogs are in a 

stretch of facing outstanding signal callers. Making Levis uncomfortable, even if the Dogs don’t get 

him down a lot is essential for a Georgia victory. 

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CORRAL RODRIGUEZ - Kirby Smart calls Chris Rodriguez a “thumper.” One of the most 

successful running backs in Wildcats history, Rodriguez checks off all the boxes. The 5-11, 

224-pound senior from McDonough, Georgia (Ola HS) packs a load. Rodriguez is a hard 

physical runner and a perfect pairing with Levis in the Wildcats talented backfield. He has a nose for 

the goalline, a touchdown maker when Kentucky is knocking on the door. Absorbing the hit from 

Rodriguez is not a recipe for success against the Wildcats. Easier said than done. Those fleet Georgia 

‘backers will have to be at their best. 

MAKE PLAYS ON PERIMETER - Elite players like Sony Michel, D’Andre Swift, 

MeCole Hardman, and Brock Bowers have shined against Kentucky in the Smart era. It’s 

4hard, tough and physical inside with these two SEC brutes. Every inch is a battle. Getting 

those “chunk” / explosive plays at receiver, in the return game or anywhere in the open field can 

be difference-making in any game, but especially this one. Bowers was at his best a year ago 

with a spectacular two touchdown performance. It’s a good bet that Big Blue will be scheming 

to the 10th degree in an attempt to slow the All-American do-everything tight end down. 

5 

WIN THE KICKING GAME - The Bulldogs beat Kentucky 30-13 last season. One of 

the big plays was a blocked field goal by Jordan Davis and Devonte Wyatt. Back in 2018, 

Hardman broke a long punt return to set up Georgia’s first touchdown in a 34-17 win 

over the Wildcats in Lexington. Can Georgia come up with another big play like that? It’s going 

to be cold and likely windy, so the kicking game could have an even bigger impact. Field 

position, who’s got the wind in the fourth quarter, and who can handle the elements? Special 

Teams and turnovers, we all know they can be the great equalizer, especially when combined. 

If Georgia can win the kicking game, the Dogs have a good shot at denying the talented 

Wildcats upset bid. 

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Georgia has the second most productive offense in the SEC, while 

Kentucky has the least. There’s a 1,600 yard disparity between Georgia 

and Kentucky’s total production which leans Georgia’s way. And some 

may bring up the “Will Levis is a first-round pick” gist, but the fact of the 

matter is no one he’s throwing or handing the ball off to will go that 

high. Levis is a sharp tool in a dusty shed while the Georgia offense in 

comparison is simply put: a well-oiled machine. 

DAWG BONES DEFENSE: GEORGIA 

In the SEC, both Georgia and Kentucky boast the best and third best 

defenses respectively, but the thing that sets Georgia apart is their run 

defense. The Dawgs have allowed 825 rushing yards on the season to the 

Wildcat’s 1,350, and overall you can say Georgia has the more talented 

roster. Kirby Smart and his crew take the cake here especially after 

Kentucky’s wild loss to Vanderbilt last week. 

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Kentucky’s kick return game is a bit better than Georgia’s, but Georgia’s 

punt returning is better than Kentucky’s unit. So they’re about even in 

the returning category, but the Dawgs pull away with Podlesny at boot. 

His season field goal percentage is 89.5% to the Kentucky kicker, Matt 

Ruffalo’s 63.2%. Both have taken 19 attempts. 

DAWG BONES COACHING: GEORGIA 

Proof is in the pudding. One of these coaching staffs is leading the 

College Football Playoff committee ranked No. 1 team in the nation to 

an SEC Championship where they’ll likely be favored, and one of them 

isn’t. You can also assess how these staff are instilling discipline within 

their teams by looking at the amount of penalties they’ve drawn thus far. 

As of week 9, the Dawgs have had 17 less penalties than the Cats, and 

nothing much should change in Lexington. 

DAWG BONES OVERALL: GEORGIA 

The College Football Playoff committee thinks this is the No. 1 team 

in the nation. The Associated Press poll thinks this is the No. 1 team in 

the nation. You probably think this is the No. 1 team in the nation. And 

truth is that the Georgia Bulldogs are undoubtedly the No. 1 team in the 

nation. Not only has Kirby Smart recruited the most, if not one of the 

most, talented rosters in the nation, he’s created an unbeatable culture 

amongst that group in the process. Yes, this will be a home game for the 

Kentucky Wildcats, but should be nothing more than a business trip for 

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Network gives us his insights into Saturday’s 

SEC East match-up in Lexington. Darren is 

the play-by-play announcer for the Kentucky 

baseball and women’s basketball program, 

and does an excellent job. My friend Darren is 

a great guy and we appreciate his thoughts on 

Saturday’s Bluegrass showdown. 


A VIEW FROM ... 

lexington 

TALK ABOUT THE WILL 

LEVIS / CHRIS RODRIGUEZ 

BACKFIELD COMBO. 

Chris Rodriguez is built differently 

as a running back. Rodriguez is a 

straight-ahead, downhill runner. 

He loves contact and won’t shy 

away from it. He is a bruiser. Will 

Levis has drawn praise from NFL 

scouts and has studied under two 

NFL minds in Liam Coen and, now, 

Rich Scangarello. Kentucky can be 

balanced in their pro-style system 

with this combo threat. 

HOW ABOUT THE 

OUTSTANDING JOB MARK 

STOOPS HAS DONE FOR 

KENTUCKY, HIGHLIGHTED 

BY THOSE TWO 10-WIN 

SEASONS? 

Mark Stoops has done a fantastic 

job changing the culture in 

Lexington and he has done it 

the hard way. His teams are 

always physical, fundamentally 

sound and he and his staff do a 

tremendous job developing guys. 

The momentum in recruiting 

reflects the trajectory of the 

program he has built. 

WHAT DOES KENTUCKY 

NEED TO DO TO BEAT 

GEORGIA? 

The biggest key for Kentucky will 

be keeping Will Levis upright, 

taking advantage of the home 

crowd. The Cats need to cash in on 

opportunities and limit Georgia’s. 

Kentucky has to match Georgia’s 

physicality from whistle to whistle. 

If the Cats can establish C-Rod 

early, look for that to open up playaction 

opportunities downfield. 

WHAT IS YOUR TAKE ON 

THE BULLDOGS? 

Man, are they impressive! Talent 

across the board. Brock Bowers 

is a monster. Offense setting a 

record pace at over 500 yards a 

game. Defensively, to face two 

of the top offenses in the nation, 

and hold them to a combined 16 

points, is incredible. Georgia looks 

like a team built to win it all. 

THE SEC IS ALWAYS 

STRONG, AND IT SEEMS 

ESPECIALLY DEEP AND 

TOUGH THIS SEASON, 

WHAT IS YOUR VIEW OF 

THE LEAGUE IN 2022? 

If you’re a fan of college football, 

how could you argue the 

entertainment value of the 

SEC this season? We have been 

treated to marquee games week 

after week. The depth of this 

conference is impressive. A lot 

of that you can contribute to the 

quality of head coaches in this 

league. There are no weeks off in 

the SEC! 

ALWAYS HAVE TO ASK, 

HOW WILL THE ‘CATS BE 

ON THE HARDWOOD THIS 

SEASON? 

Coach Calipari has assembled 

another talented roster. Perhaps the 

biggest recruit for Kentucky is the 

return of the National Player of the 

Year, Oscar Tschiebwe. Cason Wallace 

is a name to know. He is a consensus 

five-star prospect and has already 

shown his ability on both ends of 

the floor. The Cats have veteran 

experience to go with the young 

prospects. I expect Kentucky to vie 

for another conference crown and 

deep run in the postseason. 

DO YOU HAVE A SCORE 

PREDICTION FOR THE GAME? 

If Kentucky can establish 

Rodriguez on the ground and 

protect Levis, they’ll keep this 

game low-scoring. Give the edge 

to Georgia, 28-10. 

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GEORGIA - 45, MISSISSIPPI STATE - 19 

Coach Smart tried to warn us all week, and Kirby alluded 

to Starkville and Coach Leach’s team earlier in the week 

when he said: 

“It’s an extremely tough place to play. A place I’ve been 

many times. Their environment is electric. It’ll be at night. 

And their guys play really hard and they’re really physical.” 

He was right. Davis Wade Stadium is a very tough venue, 

and I am sure my ears will be ringing from the clanging 

cowbells for several days. Thankfully, the decibel level 

began to drop as fans of the Bizarro Bulldogs headed 

for the exits and someplace warm as the second half 

moved along. Emptying an opponent’s home stadium has 

become a trait of these Dogs. 

Even though it was a night game in a hostile 

environment made worse by those infernal cowbells 

(WTH, SEC?). I never felt that I was watching a game that 

would go down to the wire. The punt return touchdown 

that closed the gap to 17-12 at the end of the first half 

seemed more like an aberration than a harbinger of 

doom. 

It was another day at the office for the SEC East champs. 

In the SEC, that “office” is often a brutal environment, even 

for the defending national champions. Next Saturday in 

Lexington, Kentucky, the Dawgs will face another test 

of will. Yes, UK lost to lowly Vanderbilt Saturday, but the 

Wildcats are another physically big squad playing smashmouth 

football. Kentucky may run a more conventional 

offense than Mississippi State or Tennessee, but playing 

at home and coming off of an embarrassing loss will 

motivate the ‘Cats. Meeting a big, physical team inspired 

to shake off an embarrassing loss will present another 

challenge for the SEC East champs. 

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Kirby Smart said it best in his postgame press conference: 

“We anticipated things being tough here, so how do you 

anticipate things being tough? You take your DNA traits, and 

you say they travel. They’re going with us, and we’re going 

to use them when we need them. Because if you just lift a 

50-pound bar all your life, you’re never going to get stronger, 

right? You’ve got to lift heavy weight. We lifted some heavy 

weight tonight in terms of our DNA, our composure, our 

resiliency, our toughness, and we were ready to use them. 

Because we practice them all year and it’s like, okay, here’s 

our opportunity guys. What do we want to do with it?” 

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A look back at what decided the game 

between Georgia and Mississippi State. 

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MSU converted zero of its three attempted 

fourth down conversions. Coming into 

the game, Coach Smart said that third and 

fourth down conversions would be the 

45-19 

key to this game. UGA’s defense did not 

disappoint. MSU was only 3-of-14 on thirddown 

conversions. After the game, Smart 

seemed pleased with the defensive effort, 

noting that Kamari Lassiter made “a really 

good play” with an open-field tackle on a 

fourth and one from Georgia’s 9-yard line. 

Georgia’s defense continues to play at an 

“elite” level. 

141 

Ladd McConkey powered Georgia’s 

offense with a combined total of 141 yards 

running and receiving. The highlight was 

a spectacular 70-yard touchdown run on 

an end-around that saw McConkey out run 

the MSU secondary for a score. McConkey 

added five catches for 71 yards and another 

touchdown. McConkey’s latest offensive 

explosion follows his 94-yard effort against 

Tennessee. McConkey will likely earn an 

All-SEC selection at some level. As noted by 

Stetson Bennett after the game, McConkey 

has been “a stud from the moment he 

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rushing attack that ranks second-to-last in 

walked [on campus].” With AD Mitchell still 

the SEC, one spot ahead of MSU. 

on the shelf recovering from an ankle injury, 

McConkey has proven to be WR1 for the 

Dawgs. 

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Zavion Thomas’ 67-yard punt return for a 

touchdown in the closing seconds of the 

first half evaporated Georgia’s comfortable 

lead heading into the locker room. Georgia 

had controlled the momentum but suffered 

a quick three-and-out that forced the 

Dawgs to punt to MSU with 19 seconds 

remaining in the half. Thomas, who came 

into the game 

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ranked third in the SEC with 

9.9 yards per punt return, fielded the punt 

off a bounce and outran the punt coverage 

unit for a TD that brought MSU within one 

score at the break. Georgia has struggled 

just a bit of late with both kick coverage and 

kick returns. This is an issue that the Dawgs 

will need to button up heading into the 

final two regular season games and the SEC 

Championship game against LSU. 

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Georgia gave up only 47 yards to MSU on 

the ground while gaining 179 yards rushing. 

Georgia’s run defense has been spectacular 

and the return of Jalen Carter from injury 

has bolstered an already stout defensive 

front. Carter produced a total of seven 

tackles, including one sack and 1.5 tackles 

for loss. Georgia will look to bring the same 

defensive effort to Lexington next week 

when the Dawgs face a struggling Kentucky 

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The number of touchdowns produced 

by Stetson Bennett. Bennett was 25/37 

throwing the ball for 289 yards and three 

touchdowns. Bennett also ran for another 

score. Bennett’s TD run only covered 

four yards but Bennett looked like Barry 

Sanders as he figuratively broke an MSU 

defender’s ankles with a stutter step move 

that cleared his path into the endzone. 

“The three touchdowns were critical, 

really good throws,” Smart said. “He had 

some really good throws to Ladd.” Smart 

acknowledged that Bennett, who also 

had two interceptions, had some throws 

“he’d like to have back.” However, neither 

interception came from a bad throw, as the 

first resulted from Bennett having his arm 

hit while throwing and the second was on a 

tipped pass.

FOOTBALL 

KEVIN BUTLER’S PLAYERS OF THE GAME 

Each week, Georgia and Chicago 

Bears Hall of Fame legend Kevin 

Butler picks his Players of the 

Game. A member of numerous 

Halls of Fame and holder of a 

slew of records, Butler co-hosts 

DawgTalk on Georgia Football 

Saturdays and the famous 

Bulldog Brunch from the Hilltop 

Grille on Sundays. 

— COMPILED BY JEFF DANTZLER 

OFFENSIVE PLAYER 

Ladd McConkey - Ladd McConkey works harder than Juan 

Valdez’ donkey. Ladd not only attacked Mississippi State by 

the air, but his fleet feet and smooth moves helped Georgia 

jump to a 7-0 lead after his 70-yard sprint to open the game. 

Not only did Ladd attack the Bulldogs on the ground, but his 

five receptions for 71 yards brought his average per touch 

against Mississippi State to a cool 23.5. With is two TDs in 

Starkville, plus his sure hands on punt returns, Ladd certainly 

is in talks for the Bulldogs’ offensive MVP of this year. Now the 

fun begins … let’s ride Ladd McConkey UGA‘s super donkey to 

the championship. 

DEFENSIVE PLAYER 

Jalen Carter - To have Jalen back at this time in the season is invaluable. 

The senior from ApopKa,Florida stands 6-3, 300-pound and he truly is 

an athlete on the field. Maybe for the first time this season he was full 

strength against Mississippi State and his athletic ability shined. Seven 

tackles with two solos a sack and 1.5 tackle for loss and one hurry, pretty 

much explains why he will be one of the top three picks in the NFL 

draft. His presence on the front line enables our linebackers to scrape 

untouched and make tackle after tackle because Jalen demands a 

double team every play. When Jalen is on, our linebackers are on, and 

our secondary can do what they do the best... Cover! Jalen is our “go” 

switch for the defense and will need to be on “go” from here on out. 

SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER 

Needs Improvement - In Greek mythology even the nastiest most 

powerful gods have a weak spot. Georgia has two weak spots and 

the special team is stepping up and becoming just as big a concern 

as turnovers. Consistency executing special team play is as important 

as your offenses scheme and defensive scheme. On Saturday versus 

Mississippi State, Georgia’s special team cost field position and points 

with Mississippi State’s 63-yard punt return for a touchdown. Our 

defenders must have better control of their body and protect their 

alleys in order to accomplish the goal of limiting the return yards. It’s a 

defensive play and it needs to improve. And those near-errant snaps on 

FGs effect timing which effects scoring. Gotta tighten-up guys! 

GO DAWGS! 

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JD’S TOP 15 

— Jeff Dantzler 

1. GEORGIA - The Bulldogs clinched the SEC East title 

with a 45-19 victory over Mississippi State, improving 

to 10-0 on the season. Georgia is on the road again this 

week, heading to Kentucky, which got upset by Vanderbilt this 

past weekend. 

2. OHIO STATE - The Buckeyes pummeled Indiana 

56-14 to make it 10-0 on the season. Now comes a 

tough test at Maryland in what could be a high scoring 

affair. Then comes the big one with Michigan. Ohio State is the 

last Big Ten team to win it all. 

3. MICHIGAN - That Wolverines running game was 

extremely impressive in a 34-3 win over Nebraska. There 

has been no slip back for Michigan, which won the Big 

Ten and made the playoff last season. Illinois heads to the big 

house on Saturday. 

4. TCU - The Horned Frogs are 10-0 and got the 

signature win over in-state rival Texas. TCU has locked up 

a 

spot in the Big XII Championship Game and are firmly in 

the playoff picture. It’s off to struggling Baylor Saturday. 

5. TENNESSEE - Missouri hung around for a while, 

and then Tennessee hit its full stride offensively, pulling 

away from the Tigers for a 66-24 win. Style points. Next 

up is South Carolina in Columbia and then Vanderbilt in Music City. 

6. SOUTHERN CAL - The Trojans took care of 

Colorado Friday night 55-17 to improve to 9-1 on the 

season. Now comes the two big rivals. First it’s UCLA in 

the Rose Bowl and then Notre Dame in the Coliseum. The Trojans 

are in the thick of everything. 

7. LSU - The Bayou Bengals took a hard-fought, 

old school defensive battle in Fayetteville, downing 

Arkansas 13-10. LSU faces Texas A&M in the regular 

season finale, but have secured in the SEC Championship Game. 

They get UAB Saturday. 

8. ALABAMA - The Crimson Tide pulled out a 30-24 

victory over Ole Miss to make it 8-2 on the season. 

Bryce Young is just tremendous, and has a shot at a 

second straight Heisman Trophy. Alabama hosts Austin Peay 

Saturday, then it’s Auburn. 

FOOTBALL 

MORE SPORTS 

This year is flying by, and there are just two weeks left in the regular 

season. The SEC had an awesome weekend with seven intraconference 

games. Washington pulled off a great win over Oregon in the rejuvenated 

PAC-12. Ohio State and Michigan keep rolling right along, and TCU has 

put itself in position. 

9. CLEMSON - The Tigers are bound for the ACC 

Championship Game for the seventh time in the 

last eight years. Clemson hosts Miami Saturday. 

The Hurricanes, who just beat the Yellow Jackets, have been 

struggling. Clemson is still in the playoff hunt. 

10. OLE MISS - It was an all-time heartbreaker for Ole 

Miss, as the Rebels had their SEC Championship Game 

and playoff hopes ended by Alabama. Ole Miss must 

regroup and head to Arkansas, which nearly upset LSU. 

11. PENN STATE - The Nittany Lions have lost 

twice this season, falling to Ohio State and Michigan. 

A 

30-0 win over Maryland was impressive. Penn State is 

8-2, and off to Piscataway to take on Rutgers. It may 

be cold there. 

12. UTAH - The Running Utes have a monster game 

Saturday at Oregon. The Ducks are reeling from a 

heartbreaking loss to Washington. The PAC-12 is up for 

grabs. If Utah wins Saturday, with a trip to struggling 

Colorado next, the Utes are in. 

13. NORTH CAROLINA - The Tar Heels are getting 

excellent quarterback play from Drake Maye, and 

are 9-1. A thrilling 36-34 win over Wake Forest is a 

highlight win. The Yellow Jackets are bound for Chapel 

Hill this weekend. 

14. WASHINGTON - The Huskies got their win 

of the year, pulling out a thrilling 37-34 victory over 

rival Oregon in Eugene. The record is 8-2, and a 

sweet bowl awaits if Washington can close strong. Colorado 

visits Seattle Saturday. 

15. OREGON - It was a heartbreaker for the 

Ducks, who fell to Washington 37-34. The playoff 

hopes are dashed but the PAC-12 is within reach. 

Can Oregon rally and find a way against tough 

Utah at Autzen Stadium? 

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