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PLAYERS TO WATCH | 14
THE FIVE | 18
FROM THE INTERN: COBY SERINA | 20
A VIEW FROM … BALL STATE | 21
SOCIAL
APPOINTMENTS AT FIVE FAREWELL PARTY FOR
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GEORGIA GIRLS: MIMI WHELAN | 28
GAMEDAY PHOTOS | 30
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STATS THAT MATTER | 44
BUTLER’S PLAYERS OF THE GAME | 45
JD’S TOP 12 | 46
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September 6, 2023
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OSCAR DELP
TIGHT END #4
LORAN SMITH:
ON OSCAR DELP
Associate Director, UGA Athletic Association
Public Relations & Development
“Oscar Delp, a sophomore
tight end from Cumming,
Georgia, will be one of
the new faces among
the tight ends this fall.
He is a promising receiver
who will measure up to Georgia’s
distinguished reputation for great tight
end play. He saw action as a reserve in
13 of 15 game last fall in which he logged
5 catches for 61 yards on the season. He
saw significant action in the Chick-Fil-A
Peach Bowl against Ohio State. He
enrolled early at Georgia in January and
led all receivers in the G-Day game with
seven catches for 91 yards.
A tight end naturally wants to catch
the ball and in the Georgia system there
is plenty of opportunity for that. A key
to a tight end’s success, however, is his
ability to make critical blocks which
keeps the offense moving down the field.
Oscar is always getting the attention of
pro scouts who come to Georgia practices
who appreciate his excellent blocking
efficiency.”
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EDITOR IN CHIEF
The 2023 Georgia Bulldogs are a work in progress, which is why part two
of the September homestand is a great opportunity to gel and get better!
The Bulldog Nation lost one of its best ambassadors and
greatest Dawgs last week with the passing of Frank W.
“Sonny” Seiler. He will be laid to rest on Wednesday joining
his wife Cecilia high above in heaven. Cheri and I loved Sonny
(and Mrs. Seiler) beyond words, so we are greatly looking forward
to our Sonny Seiler tribute that will come out in our UAB issue in
a few weeks. Until then, we send an abundance of prayers to all
of Sonny’s family, friends and associates.
While last week started with sad news, it ended with joy as
everyone in Bulldog Nation reconvened to finally see the 2023
Dawgs.
For some, the slow start against UT Martin was alarming, which
I find both comical and annoying. As Greg Poole points out in
his From the Field column (page 42), this 2023 team is a work in
progress.
Didn’t we kind of expect this?
After all, the 2022 undefeated, National Champions consisted
of a Heisman Trophy finalist (who also was just shy of being a
three year QB starter) leading the offense. And Bulldog fans
should never under value what safety Christopher Smith (another
three year starter) meant to the Georgia D’s contribution to backto-back
titles.
To further enhance my point here, I could rattle off a few more
positions where new personnel is taking over for departed great
Bulldogs, but I don’t think it is necessary. I sincerely hope any fans
who are disgruntled with a 41 point victory perhaps got too early
of a start in the hydration department this past weekend.
Seriously, this week’s game versus Ball State is a great
opportunity for this 2023 Georgia team to take another step
towards playing championship football. And as our cover
displays, it’s also part two of the four-game September
homestand.
Yes I know Georgia football isn’t a baseball organization and
that it would be preferable if the schedule this month had a bit
more pizazz. But one could also counter that the month ahead
is perfect for a team trying to gel with a host of new players and
leaders. That is why it is imperative that the best fan base in the
country continues to be loud and proud each week their Dawgs
take the field, no matter the opponent.
This issue of BI should get you ready for Saturday’s noon kickoff.
In Sports, you will find our usual offerings, plus the new bells
and whistles we added in last week’s issue. With one game in the
books, that means Bulldog legendary place-kicker Kevin Butler is
back with his Players of the Game (page 45). And this season each
week, KB will also name an Unsung Dawg of the Week. I won’t
ruin the surprise, but I suspect you know whom his inaugural nod
went to.
In our Social section, be sure to first turn to pages 24-27 to see
photos from the Appointments at Five Farewell Party for Kitty
Culpepper and Jenny Sligh. After almost four decades (36 years)
of owning and running their Five Points shop, there is no telling
what Kitty and Jenny have up their sleeves next. In my opinion,
the recent boom of the Five Points area has a ton to do with
these two ladies. Their spunk is unmatched. Cheers to them and
best of luck to Jarrett Kemp as she carries on the legacy built at
Appointments at Five.
You will also find over 60 fan photos from the UT Martin game
(pages 30-38). The excitement for the first game of the new
season certainly shines through with the images the BI camera
captured.
Finally, in the Social section, our Georgia Girls (Mimi Whelan,
pages 28, 29), Proust Q&A (Troy Lanier, page 40) and MixTape
(Gary Warenfelt, page 39) series continue. As a UGA history major,
I loved reading that Troy, Gary and I are kindred spirits. Can I get
a “Go Dawgs” for the Franklin School of Arts and Sciences? And
if you are into design and fashion, you will love getting to know
Mimi Whelan in Georgia Girls. Is it bad that I’m familiar with many
of the brands she mentions because of Cheri’s closet? Or is it from
credit card statements?
That’s going to do if for me. Please enjoy our Ball State issue,
which is also part two of Georgia’s four-game September
homestand. Play ball and Go Dawgs!!
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In the history of Georgia football, contests involving the state of Indiana
are rare, but the ones on record are quite memorable for Bulldog Nation!
Saturday at high noon, the twotime
reigning national champion
Georgia Bulldogs battle the
Ball State Cardinals Between
the Hedges on Dooley Field at Sanford
Stadium. Ball State University is located
in Muncie, Indiana, famed as the alma
mater of longtime late night talk show
host David Letterman. This will be the first
ever meeting between Georgia and Ball
State, and though there have been just a
few games in Red and Black history against
teams from “The Hoosier State,” the state of
Indiana figures prominently into some of
the most glorious victories in Bulldog lore.
A victory for the ages in Indianapolis,
Indiana and a triumph to never be forgotten
over Notre Dame - which resides in South
Bend, Indiana - delivered cherished national
championships. Two additional victories
over the Fighting Irish were signature wins
on the ascent to greatness in the Kirby Smart
era. Georgia has also posted a couple of nice
bowl wins over Purdue.
Let’s start with 1980, as Vince Dooley and
Erk Russell led the Bulldogs to a perfect
12-0 national championship season,
capped with a 17-10 victory over Notre
Dame in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on
New Year’s Day 1981. Freshman sensation
Herschel Walker ran for 150 yards and two
touchdowns behind a hard-nosed veteran
line featuring Hugh Nall, Nat Hudson, Tim
Morrison, Jeff Harper, Jim Blakewood,
Wayne Radloff and Joe Happe. Meanwhile
a tenacious group of seniors on defense,
spearheaded by Scott Woerner, Frank Ros,
Chris Welton, Jeff Hipp, Robert Miles, Pat
McShea and Mike Fisher kept coming up
with stops and turnovers. Despite being
outgained and completing just one pass
- the biggest of the game, as Amp Arnold
hauled in a Buck Belue aerial for what
proved to be the clinching first down -
the Bulldogs prevailed and sat atop the
college football mountaintop.
It was Georgia’s first ever undisputed
national title. The Bulldogs were
consensus national champions in 1942,
as Frank Sinkwich and Charley Trippi led
coach Wally Butts juggernaut to an 11-1
record, the school’s first ever Southeastern
Conference crown and a Rose Bowl win
over UCLA. Eight polls had Georgia No.
1. Ohio State was voted No. 1 in the (still)
oldest poll, the Associated Press. So that
Bulldog team is considered the consensus
national champion, but not undisputed
and unanimous, as Georgia was in 1980,
2021 and 2022.
Georgia also was voted No. 1 in at least
one poll in 1927, 1946 and 1968.
But that victory in New Orleans over the
Irish, that was the one where there was no
doubt and no debate, Georgia was No. 1.
It would be 41 years until the
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Bulldogs would again win the national
championship. There were close calls.
There was heartache and heartbreak in
New Orleans following the 1981 and 1982
seasons. Georgia lost just once in 2002,
but there were two undefeated teams. The
Bulldogs were No. 2 in 2007, and lost the
first of three heartbreakers to foil Alabama
in the 2012 SEC Championship Game that
cost Georgia a shot at Notre Dame and the
national title.
The second of those three heartbreakers
to the Crimson Tide cut the deepest
wound, as Georgia fell in overtime 26-23
in Atlanta in the National Championship
Game. The Bulldogs never trailed, until
after the final play.
That 2017 season was the launching
point of the Kirby Smart dynasty at
Georgia. And the takeoff game was a
20-19 triumph in South Bend over Notre
Dame, with a majority of the crowd clad in
red and black under the Gold Dome. That
would mark the first of six consecutive
years (and counting) of Georgia finishing
in the top ten. In five of those campaigns,
the Bulldogs have posted 11-1 or 12-0
regular season records en route to the SEC
Championship Game.
In 2019, the Bulldogs again edged the
Irish, this time hanging on 23-17 in the
highly anticipated showdown Between
the Hedges. That gives Georgia a perfect
3-0 record all-time against Notre Dame.
Even though it’s just three games - and
they were all knee-knockers - not too
many schools can say they have a perfect
record against the Irish.
The crescendo came on January 10,
2022, as the Bulldogs, trailing 18-13, got
a two-point stop then scored the final 20
points of the game to defeat Alabama at
Lucas Oil Field in Indy to capture the 2021
national championship, avenging a loss to
Bama in the SEC Championship Game.
Kelee Ringo’s clinching pick-six with
Georgia leading 26-18 with Heisman
winner Bryce Young trying to drive the
Crimson Tide to a tying TD and 2-pointer,
was the knockout blow, delivering
indescribable joy to the Bulldog Nation.
Georgia-33, Alabama-18.
I’ve always been grateful that the
game wasn’t played in New Orleans or
Atlanta. Too much scar tissue, too many
heartbreaks.
Yes, that frigid night in Indianapolis
will always be paradise to the sons and
daughters of Georgia. In fact, on the
weather app on my phone, the places
I have saved, where I live, love and
frequently visit are: Athens, St. Simons
Island, Amelia Island, Lake Sinclair in
Milledgeville, Lake Toxaway, Savannah
and my hometown of Statesboro. And
Indianapolis.
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GEORGIA VS BALL STATE
GAME TIME: NOON
CHANNEL: SEC NETWORK
GEORGIA VS BALL STATE
BY: JEFF DANTZLER
Riding a new school record 18-game winning streak, the
two-time defending national champion Georgia Bulldogs host
the Ball State Cardinals from the Mid American Conference on
Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium.
Georgia comes in with a record of 1-0, beating the UT Martin
Skyhawks 48-7 this past Saturday evening in Athens. Ball State
is facing a second straight Southeastern Conference foe. The
Cardinals fell to Kentucky 44-14 in Lexington last weekend.
This will be the first ever meeting between the two schools.
Georgia hosted Kent State out of the MAC last season and beat
the Golden Flashes 39-22 to make it 4-0 on the perfect 15-0
campaign.
Ball State got off to a good start in the Commonwealth, taking
a 7-3 lead late in the first quarter on a Layne Hatcher touchdown
run. But Kentucky took control in the second period and built a
23-7 halftime edge.
The Bulldogs were a bit disjointed offensively in the first half
against UT Martin. Georgia led 17-0 at the half, and then steadily
built the advantage over the tough Skyhawks, who are the two
time defending Ohio Valley Conference champs.
This will be the second start at quarterback for fourth-year
junior Carson Beck, who was 21 of 31 through the air for 294
yards and a touchdown through the air, while running for a TD
that gave the Bulldogs a 14-0 lead in the second quarter. Brock
Vandagriff and Gunner Stockton also played well at quarterback,
with both leading the Bulldogs on scoring drives, including a
field goal from Peyton Woodring. The freshman was two-for-two
and perfect on extra points in his Georgia debut.
Brock Bowers was sensational yet again, the two-time All-
American sparked Georgia with five catches for 77 yards and a
three yard rushing touchdown that got the Bulldogs on the board.
Georgia is hopeful of getting back several offensive standouts
who missed the opener, including All-SEC wide receiver Ladd
McConkey, running back Daijun Edwards and receiver Marcus
Rosemy-Jacksaint.
Ball State was 5-7 a year ago, with four of those losses coming
by seven or fewer points. The Cardinals are confident they can
contend for a spot in the MAC Championship Game. A second
straight game against an SEC opponent will have Ball State battle
tested when it opens MAC-action in week five at Western Michigan
following home dates with Indiana State and Georgia Southern.
Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs open SEC play next week against South
Carolina in Athens. The record 18-game winning streak Georgia
is seeking to extend is yet another tremendous accomplishment
for the Bulldogs under his watch, highlighted by six straight top
ten finishes and the back to back national titles. Georgia has
won 34 of its last 35 games dating back to the 34-11 Orange Ball
victory over Michigan in the 2021 College Football Playoff.
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BULLDOGS TO WATCH
BY: CLAY WATKINS
OSCAR DELP (TE #4) - The highly touted high school prospect has settled
into a much larger role this season after the departure of Darnell Washington.
Delp highlighted his Week One performance with an acrobatic touchdown in
the second half against UT Martin. Delp’s offseason weight training regimen has
helped the talented tight end add 15 pounds, and despite pass catching being
the tight end’s forte, Delp is looking to improve his physical ability at the line of
scrimmage. Delp should feature heavily for Georgia’s offense Week Two.
OSCAR DELP
TIGHT END
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DOMINIC LOVETT
WIDE RECEIVER
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XAVIAN SOREY JR.
LINEBACKER
EARNEST GREENE III (LT #71) - Greene III has earned the right to protect
Carson Beck’s blindside for the Bulldogs in 2023. With a new quarterback at the
helm, Georgia is searching for its next long-term safety net to establish reliable pass
protection for gunslinger Carson Beck. Greene III played exceptionally well against
UT Martin, allowing Beck to keep his jersey clean. Look for the freshman to boost
his confidence in another non-conference battle this Saturday against Ball State.
DOMINIC LOVETT (WR #6) - Lovett finished his Georgia debut by racking
up three catches for 25 yards. The Missouri transfer wideout is expected to be a
critical piece of this offense moving forward and is yet another weapon for Mike
Bobo to take advantage of. Lovett’s elite route running and exceptional catch
radius should provide all the makings for a dominant performance against the
Cardinals.
JAVON BULLARD (S #22) - Georgia shifted the talented defensive back to
safety this offseason where Bullard and Malaki Starks combine forces to create
one of the most dominant pairings in all of college football. In his first game
back at safety, Bullard managed to record four tackles against UT Martin. Bullard
looks to put together another dominant performance early in the season to set
the tone for a Georgia secondary with immense talent.
KAMARI LASSITER (CB #3) - Lassiter was dealing with a foot injury during
fall camp but was able to take the field against UT Martin, where he managed
to completely lock down his side of the field. With the departure of Keele Ringo
to the Philadelphia Eagles, Lassiter is now Georgia’s new No. 1 cornerback. The
junior showcased his coverage skills, and when given the opportunity, he will
certainly look to come downfield and make a tackle. As the leader in the Bulldogs’
secondary, he aims to eliminate Ball State’s aerial threat this Saturday in Athens.
XAVIAN SOREY JR. (LB #18) - Sorey Jr. is coming off an excellent
spring, and with multiple years of experience in Georgia’s system, the talented
linebacker is in a prime position to have a breakout season. The junior played
significant minutes against UT Martin, asserting himself into the rotation of
one of the most talented inside linebacker groups in the SEC. With a second
consecutive team coming to Athens from outside a Power Five conference,
Sorey Jr. will be looking to capitalize on his meaningful minutes.
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BY JEFF DANTZLER
Legendary Georgia great John Isner has retired
from a tremendous professional tennis career with
16 career singles and eight doubles titles, reaching
a ranking as high as No. 8 in the world.
The second longest winning streak in Georgia
history came from 1945-1947, as the Bulldogs
captured 17 consecutive triumphs, highlighted by
the perfect SEC title 11-0 campaign of 1946.
In 1983, Georgia became the first school to have
both its men’s and women’s basketball teams, led
by Hugh Durham and Andy Landers, reach the Final
Four in the same season.
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KIAEL KELLY (QB #1) - This is Ball State’s gadget guy. He may not start the
game for the Cardinals or be their go-to signal caller, but when Ball State wants
a play, they’re running with Kelly. Similar to UT Martin and given the inherent
disparity in talent, Ball State will more than likely have a hard time running against
Georgia’s defensive front straight up. So designed QB runs may be the way the
Cardinals get it done on the ground. UT Martin’s Kinkead Dent (QB) ran 6 times
for 47 yards last week. The numbers are there. It’s just up to Ball State to seize the
opportunity.
KIAEL KELLY
QUARTERBACK
PHOTO BY: BALL STATE SPORTS
BRADY HUNT (TE #80) - Working his way back from an ankle injury, he
should be up and at ‘em come game time in Athens. He could have but was
unlikely to play against Kentucky, but Ball State will definitely want him against
the defending back-to-back national champions. The next man up, Tanner Koziol
caught 8 receptions in Hunt’s absence. That stat alone goes to show just how
important the tight end position is to this Cardinal’s offense. Hunt could add
another element to Ball State’s game if he’s healthy.
MARQUEZ COOPER (RB #15) - If this guy sounds familiar, it’s because he
was in Athens a year ago just dressed in different colors. Last season Cooper suited
up in Kent State’s blue and gold and ran for 90 yards and a touchdown against the
Junkyard Dawgs, and now after transferring to Ball State he should be primed and
ready for another chance to prove he can dance with the big dawgs. The Cardinal’s
running back room took a hit with Vaughn Pemberton enduring an injury in
Lexington, so Cooper should be stepping in as the next man up.
BRADY HUNT
TIGHT END
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COLE PEARCE
LINEBACKER
TY ROBINSON (WR #2) - A transfer from Colorado, Ty Robinson has waited
two years for an opportunity to see the field, and it seems like he’s finally got
it. In his two years in Buffalo, he caught only nine catches for 95 yards and a
touchdown. After one game with Ball State, he’s already put up five catches for 90
yards and a touchdown. Standing at 6’3 and almost 200 pounds, Ball State may try
and use him to pick on Georgia’s smaller sized corners.
COLE PEARCE (LB #40) - Usually lined up alongside his partner Clayton
Coll, this senior linebacker is going to take on an even bigger role leading the
Cardinal’s defense against the Dawgs after Coll sustained an injury against
Kentucky last week. Pearce had the fourth most tackles on the team last year and
played well in the outing against the Wildcats last week with four tackles and even
fitting a pass deflection in there. This guy’s going to be on the field regardless of
whatever the defense does so expect the Cardinals to lean on No. 40.
JORDAN RILEY (CB #3) - Against Kentucky, Riley was all over the field
leading Ball State in tackles with five and not allowing any passing touchdowns
in the process either. A performance like that isn’t too surprising once you figure
out that he was leading the team in tackles and passes defended last year. He’s
a physical player who clearly isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty and can hold his
own when the ball is in the air. Manning the outside corner position, he’ll give the
Dawgs a hard time Between the Hedges.
PHOTO BY: BALL STATE SPORTS
BY JEFF DANTZLER
Famous late night talk show host and weatherman
David Letterman is the most famous alumni in Ball
State history, and has a building on campus named
for him in Muncie, Indiana.
One of the best players in Ball State history is
quarterback Nate Davis, who led the Cardinals to a
perfect 12-0 regular season in 2008, while throwing
for 3,445 yards and 26 touchdowns.
From 1975-1978, the Cardinals posted records
of 9-2, 8-3, 9-2 and 10-1, a cumulative total of
36-8, and won the Mid American Conference
championship in 1976 and 1978.
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THE
FIVE
Georgia vs. ball state
BY: JEFF DANTZLER
DGD KEVIN BUTLER WITH LETTERMAN ON
THE SET OF THE DAVID LETTERMAN SHOW
PHOTO PROVIDED
1. Larry Bud Melman’s boss went to Ball State - It’s
a pretty well known fact that legendary late night talk show host
David Letterman is the most famous alumni of Ball State University in
Muncie, Indiana. The one-time weatherman went on to great fame, first
following the great Johnny Carson on NBC and then moving into the
11:30 p.m. slot on CBS. The school of Mass Communication at Ball State
is named for the proud Cardinal alum.
2. Kevin Butler was on Late Night With David Letterman
- College Football Hall of Fame Bulldogs legend, and Bears great Kevin
Butler appeared on Letterman in 1989 when the show was filmed on
location in Chicago. The other guests were Chicago Mayor Richard Daley,
John Mellencamp and the Playmate of the Year. Supertoe Butler kicked
an extra point to the top level in the Chicago Theater with Letterman
the holder. “Letterman wore a Georgia sweatshirt when he met me
and Cathy the night before,” Butler said. “ We went down to the theater
the night before to make sure it was possible. It was.” Butler can now
be heard co-hosting the Bulldog Brunch from the Hilltop Grille on the
Georgia Bulldogs Radio Network.
3. REM NYC SNL tale - Amongst Athens most famous residents are
the four members of the iconic rock and roll/new wave band REM. Uber
talented drummer Bill Berry told a story that when REM was the musical
act on Saturday Night Live, he was in a bathroom at 30 Rock nearby the
stage and brilliant funnymen and SNL cast members Dennis Miller and
Chris Farley were in the same restroom, unaware of Berry’s presence.
Miller said something along the lines of, “I just don’t get it with this
band,” while Farley retorted, “Oh they’re so great, I love them.” Berry said
he never alerted them to his presence for fear of embarrassing anyone.
But it made for a humorous tale.
4. Farewell Big John - Big stages in New York, one of the most
beloved Georgia athletic greats ever, “Big” John Isner called it a career
at the U.S. Open. What a career it was, from his national championships
at Georgia, runs through Grand Slam Tournaments and professional
titles, the 6-10 dynamo always did it in first class fashion while proudly
representing his beloved alma mater. Following John’s career brought
tremendous joy to so many. There is no lineage or legacy like Georgia
Tennis, and John Isner will always be a cornerstone of its remarkable
history.
5. 10 % - Following Georgia standouts on the PGA Tour has been a
great source of joy. Three of the 30 players in the field of the season
ending Tour Championship were Bulldogs - Sepp Straka, Russell
Henley and British Open champion Brian Harman. And a final loud “Go
Dawgs” goes to Straka and Harman for representing their squads in the
upcoming Ryder Cup.
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Offensive skilled positions by committee
and quarterback Carson Beck’s solid start ...
Something about Georgia
looked different last
Saturday. The most obvious
being the fact that the
Mailman Era of Georgia football
has officially come to an end with
Carson Beck taking the helm at
quarterback. For the past two
years, Stetson Bennett truly felt
like the face of this team, and
now without him, it’s almost like
we’re looking for a new identity– a
new it guy. There are players like
Brock Bowers and Malaki Starks,
but they just don’t have the story
that Stetson did. Bennett’s rise
from walk-on to back-to-back
natty champ really added a layer
of umph to this team that can’t be
replaced– just appreciated.
When it comes to Georgia’s
identity, in times past it’s been
easy to look into the backfield
to see who’s holding it down.
Of course, Georgia is known for
its rich history at the running
back position with names like
Herschel Walker, Todd Gurley
and Nick Chubb being just a few
examples of the type of guys that
have suited up in the Red and
Black in the past. Sophomore
Branson Robinson out of Madison,
Mississippi was looking like that
guy rolling into 2023 with plenty
of momentum from his freshman
campaign but that was dashed
with a fall camp injury that ended
his 2023 season before it started.
In his time on the field
Robsinson ran for 330 yards
and three touchdowns,
including a score in the national
championship against TCU. The
young man was even drawing
comparisons to DGD Nick Chubb.
Robinson’s injury in addition
to the questionable status of
veteran backs Kendall Milton and
Daijun Edwards hasn’t helped with
this minor case of identity crisis
either. Of these veteran backs just
mentioned, only Milton played
against UT Martin, but split reps
almost equally with freshmen:
Roderick Robinson and Andrew
Paul. At the moment, the Georgia
backfield is a hodgepodge of
names and ages that don’t really
have one guy that stands out
beyond the crowd.
The wide receiver situation is
pretty split too with an assortment
of injuries and suspensions
keeping some older guys out last
game. The arrival of new names
COBY
SERINA
like Dominc Lovett, RaRa Thomas
and even the ascension of walk-on
Mekhi Mews has been exciting
to follow, but those guys are still
figuring it out too.
This leads us back to the
quarterback position and the story
that lies in Carson Beck. A fourth
year player and Florida native from
the recruiting class of 2020, Beck
is one of the few quarterbacks–
maybe even players– to wait this
long and have yet to start for
their original team. In this everchanging
college football world,
conference realignment, NIL
and the portal are all constantly
influencing players across the
country to pack up, leave, and
give it a shot somewhere else, but
Beck has stayed true to the G. That
alone is impressive. The fact that
he beat out former-five star Brock
Vandagriff who also chose to stay
and compete for the job is also
quite the feat.
You just don’t see that type
of character almost anywhere
anymore, and it’s this trait that’s
really aiding in Beck’s leadership
role this year. The guys in the
locker room have really taken
notice as well. Senior defensive
lineman Warren Brinson said,
“He’s been grinding. He’s the first
quarterback in the building …
He’s there getting notes, and he’s
leaving last.”
Beck’s performance was a little
shaky at the beginning, but was
admittedly still impressive for a
first time starter. Almost 300 yards
through the air with a passing and
rushing touchdown in under three
quarters worth of play is going to
be overlooked by most, but that’s
definitely something to smile
about. Beck was expected to be
a toolsy gunslinger with sneaky
run ability, and that’s just what the
Bulldog Nation got.
Yes, it was just UT Martin, and
yes, the Dawgs shouldl probably
see good numbers from Beck
against Ball State before they start
SEC play against South Carolina.
But, keep in mind, this was literally
his first start since high school.
There’s still some rust he has to
shake off and the only way he
can do that is through live fire.
This is just the beginning of the
Carson Beck era at the University
of Georgia, and it’s off to a hot start
with plenty of room to fire up as
the season continues.
BULLDAWGILLUSTRATED 20 ISSUE FOUR • BALL STATE

Mick Tidrow, the voice of the Ball State
Cardinals, gives us his insights into Saturday
afternoon’s game. He has two degrees from
Ball State. In 2021, Mick married Gabrielle
(Glass) Tidrow, who also attended Ball State.
The couple live in Fishers, Indiana with their
rescue dog, a Jack Russell/Dachshund mix
named Enzo.
BY JEFF DANTZLER
A VIEW FROM ...
ball state
WHAT ARE BALL STATE’S
GOALS THIS SEASON?
Ball State’s goals are to make
it to Detroit for the MAC
Championship game and win a
bowl game.
YOUR SCHEDULE IS
VERY TOUGH, DO YOUR
FANS, PLAYERS AND
COACHES EMBRACE THIS
CHALLENGE?
With a double dip into the SEC
to start the season, everyone
surrounding Ball State Football
has embraced the challenge
and is ready to showcase their
talents. With many players having
experience from the Penn State
and Tennessee games the last
couple of years, they are ready for
the SEC challenge.
THE MAC LOOKS VERY
COMPETITIVE AGAIN THIS
SEASON, YOU PLAYED
A LOT OF CLOSE GAMES
LAST SEASON, WHERE
DOES BALL STATE FIT IN?
Ball State is ready to compete and
be a top team in the MAC. The
Cardinals have a plethora of players
who have gone through the MAC
schedule several times and know
what is at stake each week.
IS THERE EXCITEMENT TO
HEAD TO ATHENS AND
PLAY GEORGIA?
There is a bunch of excitement
for Ball State to play at Georgia.
The opportunity to play against
SEC competition, and the backto-back
national champions, is
a chance nobody is taking for
granted.
WHAT IS YOUR TAKE ON
THE BULLDOGS?
Georgia is a powerhouse
in college football and well
respected by people from coast to
coast. They reload talent and have
proven over the past several years
they are a fantastic program top
to bottom.
WHO ARE SOME
CARDINALS TO KEEP AN
EYE ON?
A few Cardinals players to keep
an eye on are graduate student
Clayton Coll at linebacker and
offensive lineman Ethan Crowe.
Those two exemplify what it
means to be Ball State Cardinals.
WHAT DOES BALL STATE
HAVE TO DO TO HAVE A
SHOT AT THE UPSET?
Winning on third down and the
turnover margin are two areas I
think will be key versus Georgia.
The Bulldogs are always sharp
in those two areas, so being
successful there goes a long way
toward success.
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2023 georgia bulldogs numerical roster
Provided By UGA Athletics - Subject To Change
No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Exp. Hometown (Previous School) No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Exp. Hometown (Previous School)
0 ^Troy Bowles ILB Fr. 6-0 220 HS Tampa, Fla. (Jesuit HS)
0 #Roderick Robinson II RB Fr. 6-0 240 HS Imperial, Calif. (Lincoln HS)
1 Nyland Green DB RSo. 6-1 185 1VL Covington, Ga. (Newton HS)
1 Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint WR Sr. 6-2 195 3VL Pompano Beach, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas HS)
2 Kendall Milton RB Sr. 6-1 220 3VL Fresno, Calif. (Buchanan HS)
2 Smael Mondon ILB Jr. 6-3 225 2VL Dallas, Ga. (Paulding County HS)
3 Kamari Lassiter DB Jr. 6-0 180 2VL Savannah, Ga. (American Christian Acad.)
3 Andrew Paul RB RFr. 5-11 218 SQ Dallas, Texas (Parish Episcopal School)
4 Oscar Delp TE So. 6-5 245 1VL Cumming, Ga. (West Forsyth HS)
4 #AJ Harris DB Fr. 6-1 190 HS Phenix City, Ala. (Central HS)
5 #Rara Thomas WR Jr. 6-2 200 TR Eufaula, Ala. (Miss. State/Eufaula HS)
5 #Raylen Wilson ILB Fr. 6-1 225 HS Tallahassee, Fla. (Lincoln HS)
6 Daylen Everette DB So. 6-1 190 1VL Norfolk, Va. (IMG Academy)
6 #Dominic Lovett WR Jr. 5-10 187 TR Belleville, Ill. (Missouri/East St. Louis HS)
7 Marvin Jones Jr. OLB So. 6-5 250 1VL Sunrise, Fla. (American Heritage HS)
7 #Lawson Luckie TE Fr. 6-3 240 HS Norcross, Ga. (Norcross HS)
8 #Joenel Aguero DB Fr. 5-11 205 HS Lynn, Mass. (St. John’s Prep)
9 Jackson Meeks WR Jr. 6-2 205 2VL henix City, Ala. (Central HS)
9 #Justyn Rhett DB Fr. 6-0 190 HS Las Vegas, Nev. (Bishop Gorman HS)
10 Jamon Dumas-Johnson ILB Jr. 6-1 245 2VL Hyattsville, Md. (St. Francis Academy)
10 #Tyler Williams WR Fr. 6-3 205 HS Lakeland, Fla. (Lakeland HS)
11 Arian Smith WR Jr. 6-0 185 3VL Bradley, Fla. (Lakeland HS)
11 Jalon Walker ILB So. 6-2 245 1VL Salisbury, N.C. (Salisbury HS)
12 Julian Humphrey DB RFr. 6-0 190 1VL Webster, Texas (Clear Lake HS)
12 Brock Vandagriff QB RSo. 6-3 210 SQ Bogart, Ga. (Prince Ave. Christian School)
13 #Zeed Haynes WR Fr. 6-1 170 HS Philadelphia, Pa. (North Penn HS)
13 Mykel Williams DL So. 6-5 265 1VL Columbus, Ga. (Hardaway HS)
14 David Daniel-Sisavanh DB Jr. 6-2 185 2VL Woodstock, Ga. (Woodstock HS)
14 Gunner Stockton QB RFr. 6-1 215 SQ Tiger, Ga. (Rabun County HS)
15 Carson Beck QB Jr. 6-4 220 2VL Jacksonville, Fla. (Mandarin HS)
15 ^Daniel Harris DB Fr. 6-2 175 HS Miami, Fla. (Gulliver Prep HS)
16 C.J. Madden OLB RFr. 6-4 240 SQ Ellenwood, Ga. (Cedar Grove HS)
16 Jackson Muschamp QB Jr. 6-2 190 SQ Columbia, S.C. (Hammond School)
17 #Anthony Evans III WR Fr. 5-11 165 HS Converse, Texas (Judson HS)
17 Dan Jackson DB Sr. 6-1 200 2VL Gainesville, Ga. (North Hall HS)
18 C.J. Smith WR RFr. 6-3 190 SQ Apopka, Fla. (Mount Dora HS)
18 Xavian Sorey ILB RSo. 6-3 220 2VL Campbellton, Fla. (IMG Academy)
19 Brock Bowers TE Jr. 6-4 240 2VL Napa, Calif. (Napa HS)
19 Darris Smith OLB So. 6-5 240 1VL Baxley, Ga. (Appling Co. HS)
20 Sevaughn Clark RB Sr. 6-1 215 2VL Dawsonville, Ga. (Dawson County HS)
20 JaCorey Thomas DB So. 6-0 200 1VL Orlando, Fla. (Boone HS)
22 Javon Bullard DB Jr. 5-11 195 2VL Milledgeville, Ga. (Baldwin HS)
22 Branson Robinson RB So. 5-10 220 1VL Canton, Miss. (Germantown HS)
23 De’Nylon Morrissette WR So. 6-1 200 1VL Stone Mountain, Ga. (North Cobb HS)
23 Tykee Smith DB Sr. 5-10 205 1VL Philadelphia, Pa. (WVU / Imhotep Inst.)
24 Malaki Starks DB So. 6-1 205 1VL Jefferson, Ga. (Jefferson HS)
25 E.J. Lightsey ILB RFr. 6-2 223 IVL Fitzgerald, Ga. (Fitzgerald HS)
26 Collin Drake QB RSo. 6-1 195 SQ Ennis, Texas (Ennis HS)
26 #Sam M’Pemba OLB Fr. 6-3 2 45 HS Olivette, Mo. (IMG Academy)
27 Sam Bush QB Fr. 5-11 185 HS Athens, Ga. (Athens Academy)
27 ^Chris Peal DB Fr. 6-1 190 HS Charlotte, N.C. (Providence Day School)
28 Walter Blanchard WR Fr. 6-1 195 HS Columbus, Ga. (Brookstone)
29 Luke Bennett WR RFr. 5-11 175 SQ Blackshear, Ga. (Pierce County HS)
29 #Gabe Harris Jr. OLB Fr. 6-4 245 HS Thomasville, Ga. (IMG Aacdemy)
30 Daijun Edwards RB Sr. 5-10 201 3VL Norman Park, Ga. (Colquitt County HS)
30 Terrell Foster ILB RFr. 6-1 220 SQ Kennesaw, Ga. (IMG Academy)
31 Grant Briscoe WR RFr. 6-3 190 SQ Carrollton, Ga. (Carrollton HS)
31 ^Kyron Jones ATH Fr. 6-0 200 HS Charlotte, N.C. (Charlotte Christian HS)
32 Chaz Chambliss OLB Jr. 6-2 250 2VL Carrollton, Ga. (Carrollton HS)
32 Cash Jones RB RSo. 6-0 182 1VL Brock, Texas (Brock HS)
33 #C.J. Allen ILB Fr. 6-1 235 HS Barnesville, Ga. (Lamar County HS)
35 Jacob Fleming DB RFr. 5-11 190 SQ Atlanta, Ga. (Westminster Academy)
35 #Damon Wilson II OLB Fr. 6-4 235 HS Nokomis, Fla. (Venice HS)
36 Colby Smith DB Sr. 5-10 175 SQ Danielsville, Ga. (Pres. College/Madison Co. HS)
37 Izayah Reeves WR RSo. 5-11 175 TR Long Island, N.Y. (Charleston/Monocan HS)
38 Patrick Taylor DB Jr. 6-0 175 SQ Johns Creek, Ga. (Johns Creek HS)
39 Parker Jones DB RFr. 5-11 165 SQ Albany, Ga. (Deerfield-Windsor School)
39 Collin Lark DB Jr. 6-0 198 HS Dallas, Texas (Dallas Jesuit HS)
39 Miles Thornton RB RFr. 6-0 195 SQ Tyrone, Ga. (Sandy Creek HS)
41 Denton Shamburger DB RFr. 6-0 185 SQ Atlanta, Ga. (Westminster School)
41 ^Len’Neth Whitehead RB Jr. 6-2 220 TR Athens, Ga. (Tennessee/Athens Academy)
42 Graham Collins ILB Jr. 6-2 215 SQ Atlanta, Ga. (Holy Innocents Episcopal School)
43 Marek Briley WR Fr. 6-3 205 HS Buford, Ga. (North Gwinnett HS)
43 Ali Hall DB RFr. 6-1 201 TR Jacksonville, Fla. (GMC/Westside HS)
44 Cade Brock TE Jr. 6-0 250 SQ Subligna, Ga. (Darlington HS)
44 #Jordan Hall DL Fr. 6-4 320 HS Jacksonville, Fla. (Westside HS)
45 Jacob Hardie RB RFr. 5-9 180 SQ Olney, Md. (Our Lady of Good Counsel)
46 George Vining WR Sr. 6-0 205 SQ Macon, Ga. (Tattnall Square Academy)
47 Sam Shurtleff OLB Jr. 6-4 230 TR Watkinsville, Ga. (Nebraska/Oconee County HS)
47 Will Taylor WR Fr. 6-3 190 HS Milton, Ga. (Cambridge HS)
48 Joseph Daniels RB Gr. 5-10 188 SQ John’s Creek, Ga. (Indiana/Roswell HS)
48 Cooper Johnson TE RFr. 6-4 220 SQ Cumming, Ga. (West Forsyth HS)
49 Luke Collins OLB RSo. 6-2 245 SQ Birmingham, Ala. (Birmingham Prep)
51 Will Snellings SN Fr. 6-2 220 HS Fayetteville, Ga. (Whitewater HS)
52 Christen Miller DL RFr. 6-4 305 IVL Ellenwood, Ga. (Cedar Grove HS)
53 Dylan Fairchild OL RSo. 6-5 315 1VL Cumming, Ga. (West Forsyth HS)
54 ^Kelton SmithJr. OL Fr. 6-4 330 HS Columbus, Ga. (Carver HS)
55 #Jamaal Jarrett DL Fr. 6-5 350 HS Greensboro, N.C. (Grimsley HS)
55 Jared Wilson OL RSo. 6-3 310 2VL Winston-Salem, N.C. (West Forsyth HS)
56 Micah Morris OL RSo. 6-6 330 1VL Kingsland, Ga. (Camden County HS)
56 William Mote SN Sr. 6-2 230 3VL Hoover, Ala. (Spain Park HS)
57 #Monroe Freeling OL Fr. 6-7 310 HS Isle of Palms, S.C. (Oceanside Collegiate Acad)
58 Austin Blaske OL Jr. 6-5 310 2VL Faulkville, Ga. (South Effingham HS)
59 ^Bo Hughley OL Fr. 6-7 280 HS Fairburn, Ga. (Langston Hughes HS)
60 Henry Peagler OL Fr. 6-3 290 HS Blackshear, Ga. (Pierce County HS)
63 Sedrick Van Pran OL Jr. 6-4 310 3VL New Orleans, La. (Warren Easton HS)
65 Amarius Mims OL Jr. 6-7 340 2VL Cochran, Ga. (Bleckley County HS)
66 Aliou Bah OL RFr. 6-5 320 SQ Memphis, Tenn. (IMG Academy)
66 Jonathan Washburn SN RSo. 6-2 230 SQ Ringgold, Ga. (Heritage HS)
67 Clinton Barlow DL Fr. 6-5 310 HS Charlotte, N.C. (Charlotte Catholic)
68 Chris Brown OL Jr. 6-5 300 SQ Savannah, Ga. (Islands HS)
69 Tate Ratledge OL RSo. 6-6 310 1VL Rome, Ga. (Darlington School)
70 #Joshua Miller OL Fr. 6-4 300 HS Chesterfield, Va. (Life Christian Academy)
71 EARNEST GREENE III OL RFR. 6-4 320 SQ LOS ANG, CA (ST. JOHN BOSCO HS)
72 ^JAMAL MERIWEATHER OL FR. 6-6 287 HS BRUNSWICK, GA. (BRUNSWICK HS)
73 XAVIER TRUSS OL SR. 6-7 320 3VL W. WARWICK, R.I. (BISHOP HENDRICKEN HS)
74 DREW BOBO OL RFR. 6-5 305 SQ AUBURN, ALA. (AUBURN HS)
76 MILES JOHNSON OL JR. 6-5 320 SQ BLUE RIDGE, GA. (FANNIN CO. HS)
78 CHAD LINDBERG OL JR. 6-6 325 2VL LEAGUE CITY, TEXAS (CLEAR CREEK HS)
78 NAZIR STACKHOUSE DL SR. 6-3 320 3VL STONE MOUNTAIN, GA. (COLUMBIA HS)
79 GUS GAMMAGE OL FR. 6-5 306 HS CEDARTOWN, GA. (DARLINGTON SCHOOL)
80 BRANDON MOODY WR JR. 5-7 1 65 TR MONROE, GA. (BERRY COL./MONROE AREA HS)
81 DAVID LALAIAN TE FR. 6-4 225 HS MONROE, GA. (MONROE AREA HS)
82 LOGAN JOHNSON WR RSO. 5-6 155 SQ B OGART, GA. (PRINCE AVE. CHRISTIAN)
83 COLE SPEER WR SO. 5-11 185 1VL CALHOUN, GA. (CALHOUN HS)
84 LADD MCCONKEY WR JR. 6-0 185 2 VL CHATSWORTH, GA. (NORTH MURRAY HS)
85 DREW SHEEHAN TE SR. 6-2 240 SQ WOODSTOCK, GA. (KENN ST. / WOODSTOCK HS)
86 DILLON BELL WR SO. 6-1 210 1VL HOUSTON, TEXAS (THE KINKAID SCHOOL)
87 MEKHI MEWS WR RSO. 5-8 185 1VL GRAYSON, GA. (CENTRAL GWINNETT HS)
88 #PEARCE SPURLIN III TE FR. 6-7 2 30 HS ROSEMARY BEACH, FLA. (S. WALTON HS)
89 BRAXTON HICKS WR JR. 6-2 195 SQ TIGER, GA. (RABUN COUNTY HS)
90 TRAMEL WALTHOUR DL SR. 6-3 270 3VL HINESVILLE, GA. (HUTCHINSON CC/
LIBERTY CO. HS)
91 ^PEYTON WOODRING PK FR. 5-10 175 HS LAFAYETTE, LA. (ASCENSION EPISCOPAL HS)
92 LIAM BADGER PK RSO. 6-0 170 TR CUMMING, GA. (KENNESAW STATE/
WEST FORSYTH)
92 BRETT THORSON P SO. 6-2 220 1VL MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
(PROKICK AUSTRALIA)
93 WILL HATTAWAY PK FR. 6-0 185 HS EVANS, GA. (LAKESIDE HS)
93 TYRION INGRAM-DAWKINS DL RSO. 6-5 280 2VL GAFFNEY, S.C. (GAFFNEY HS)
94 HENRY BATES PK RFR. 5-11 170 SQ WAYCROSS, GA. (WARE COUNTY HS)
94 JONATHAN JEFFERSON DL RSO. 6-3 295 2VL DOUGLASVILLE, GA. (DOUGLAS COUNTY HS)
96 ZION LOGUE DL SR. 6-5 310 3VL LEBANON, TENN. (LEBANON HS)
97 WARREN BRINSON DL SR. 6-4 305 3VL SAVANNAH, GA. (IMG ACADEMY)
98 NOAH JONES P RSO. 6-0 165 SQ CAIRO, GA. (CAIRO HS)
99 JARED ZIRKEL PK JR. 6-3 185 1VL KERRVILLE, TEXAS (TIVY HS)
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DAVID DANIEL-SISAVANH............. SIS-UH-VAHN
JAMON DUMAS JOHNSON.....JUH-MAHN DO-MAS
DAIJUN EDWARDS...........................DAY-ZYAHN
DAYLEN EVERETTE.............................. DAY-LYNN
TERRELL FOSTER.................................TUH-RELL
NYLAND GREEN...................................NY-LUND
ZEED HAYNES..............ZEED RHYMES WITH SEED
BO HUGHLEY..................................... HUGH-LEE
TYRION INGRAM-DAWKINS..............TY-REE-AHN
JAMAAL JARRETT...................................JUH-MALL
KYRON JONES.........................................KYRUN
DAVID LALAIAN...........................LUH-LAY-LEE-IN
KAMARI LASSITER........................KUH-MARH-EE
E.J. SIGHTSEY................................... LIGHT-SEE
ZION LOGUE............................... ZI-ON LOWGUH
MEKHI MEWS......MUH-KAI LIKE “NEWS” WITH AN “M”
AMARIUS MIMS...................... UH-MARE-EE-US
SMAEL MONDON................RHYMES WITH SMILE,
.....................................RHYMES WITH LONDON
DE’NYLON MORRISSEETTE...............DE-NYE-LUN
SAM M’PEMBA...........................EM-PEM-BUH
IZAYAH REEVES..............................EYE-ZAY-UH
RODERICK ROBINSON......................ROD-ER-RICK
MARCUS ROSEMY-JACKSAINT.....ROSE-UH-MEE
DENTON SHAMBURGER.................. SHAM-BURGER
SAM SHURTLEFF....................................SHIRTLUFF
XAVIAN SOREY........ EGG-ZAY-VEE-AHN SORE-EE
NAZIR STACKHOUSE......................... NAH-ZEER
MALAKI STARKS..........................MAL-UH-KAI
JACOREY THOMAS.............................JUH-COREY
RARA THOMAS......................................RAH-RAH
BROCK VANDAGRIFF......................VAN-DUH-GRIFF
JALON WALKER..................................... JAY-LUN
TRAMEL WALTHOUR........................... TRUH-MEL
..........................WALL-THOUR (SOUNDS LIKE ‘OUR’)
LEN’NETH WHITEHEAD.......................... LEN-NEETH
MYKEL WILLIAMS.................................MY-KELL
DAMON WILSON..................................DAY-MUHN
RAYLEN WILSON.................................... RAY-LYNN
JARED ZIRKEL..................................... ZER-KUL
BULLDAWGILLUSTRATED 22 ISSUE FOUR • BALL STATE

GEORGIA GIRLS: MIMI WHELAN PG. 28 | MIXTAPE: GARY WARENFELT PG. 39 | PROUST Q&A: TROY LANIER PG. 40
SOCIAL
georgia - ut martin fan photos: PG. 30 - 38
(front) Fain Miller, Wells Clark, Campbell Clark, Doss Miller,
Wills Miller, (back) Brook Miller, Erin Clark, Jason Clark, Flynn Miller
PHOTO BY: VANCE LEAVY/BI
BULLDAWGILLUSTRATED 23 ISSUE FOUR • BALL STATE

SOCIAL
FAN SHOTS
Beth Hughes, Jenny Sligh
Caroline Butler, Lollie Butler
Maggie Hancock ,
Dorothy Walker
Emily Dantzler, Brenda McGee
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The Rushmore offers catered
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an afternoon tea.
The three-level house has several
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enjoy during their stay and
is walking distance to restaurants
and shops in Five Points.
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BULLDAWGILLUSTRATED 24 ISSUE FOUR • BALL STATE

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Amy Porter, Jarrett Kemp, Marty Kemp, Brian Kemp, Lucy Kemp
John Parker, Katie Lloyd, Sarah Jordan, Jeff Dantzler
Hamilton Culpepper, Kitty Carter, Evelyn Dukes,
Katharine Culpepper, Mimi Culpepper, John Culpepper
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BULLDAWGILLUSTRATED 25 ISSUE FOUR • BALL STATE

SOCIAL
FAN SHOTS
Jarrett Kemp, Mary Brooke Sligh Denise Laboon, Beverly Sligh Matt Brewster, Houston Gaines, Brooks Fletcher, Jeff Dantzler
Jenny Sligh, John Parker,
Kitty Culpepper
Jeff Cass, Vance Leavy
Holly Jump, Laura Meeks, Lynn McClanahan
Mama Kitty
Katie Throne, Roxanne Webb,
William Parker
Cheri Leavy, Tracy Cass, Lacy Sinkwich
APPOINTMENTS AT FIVE FAREWELL PARTY FOR KITTY CULPEPPER & JENNY SLIGH
Amy Burns, Carrie Sewell, Eric Sewell
B. Presnell, Jenny Sligh, Billy Presnell,
Andrea Lafera
Elizabeth Johnson, Hart Roberts, Tracy Bartlett,
Shooter Roberts
Catherine Marti, Elizabeth Johnson,
Cress Johnson
Duke Lindsay, Howard Sligh,
Chuck Jordan
Marie Vachon, Stacy Stephens, Phyllis Childs
BULLDAWGILLUSTRATED 26 ISSUE FOUR • BALL STATE

FAN SHOTS
SOCIAL
Phil Buchanon, John Barrett, Chuck Jordan,
Gordon Sligh
Kitty Culpepper, Richard Arnold
Kay Dillard, Frieda Clarke, Marty Kemp,
Gigi Lastinger, Susan Ferguson
Jenny Sligh, Houston Gaines,
Kitty Culpepper
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BULLDAWGILLUSTRATED 27 ISSUE FOUR • BALL STATE

GEORGIA GIRLS
SOCIAL
Georgia Girls
MIMI WHELAN
Cheri Leavy’s rapport with her favorite tastemakers and
UGA Alumnae brings you plenty of doggone good inspiration!
Foundation:
2.
NAME: Mimi Whelan
FAMILY: Daughter of Dr. Edward and
Grace (UGA Grad) Whelan; youngest of five
siblings, three of which graduated from
Lamar Dodd at UGA; Eddie Whelan (art X)
and Daisy Whelan (textiles)
HOMETOWN: Savannah, Georgia
CURRENT TOWN: Charleston, South Carolina
WHAT YEARS AT UGA: 2013-2017
SCHOOL/DEGREE: Lamar Dodd / BFA interior
Design
PROFESSION:
Since college I have been working in Luxury Residential
Interior Design. I spent five years in NYC with Michelle
Gerosn Interiors where I worked on projects spanning from
the Hamptons to Palm beach and everywhere in between.
Michelle was a true mentor and allowed me true creative
freedom. I was even able to have a hand in designing tile
and lighting for collaborations. About a year ago, I moved to
Charleston, South Carolina and began working for Amanda
Lindroth. With Lindroth Design, I’ve expanded into designing
boutique hotel and retail spaces. I am currently managing
new boutique hotels in Kiawah River, The Dunlin an Auberge
Resort Property and the new Hill House Home Boutique. I
have always needed my own creative outlets from my work ...
so I always have a few side gigs going on in the background.
Accolades:
I started drawing fashion
illustration in college “meemz”
and have continued to draw
as an outlet and business.
I also have a business with
my two sisters where we
combine our individual artistic
training (interior, textile and
graphic design) to design our
own product and spaces and
consult for small creative companies.
Beach House Studio- creative ideas and
problem solvers at your service!
Meemz illustration was just in the
atlantian - (1) (2)
‌
Inspo:
BOOK: 5 Second Rule and Suzie Zuzek
for Lilly Pulitzer: The Artist Behind an
Iconic American Fashion Brand
BULLDAWGILLUSTRATED 28 ISSUE FOUR • BALL STATE
1.

3.
QUOTE:
“Opportunity is
missed by most people
because its dressed up
in overall and looks
like work.” -
Thomas Edison
“Style is a way to say
who you are without
having to speak?”
- Rachel Zoe
4.
Athens + UGA:
DESCRIBE ATHENS IN FIVE WORDS
OR LESS: Southern oasis for artists and
musicians
MAGAZINE: Feel Free Magazine, Cabana
PODCAST: How’d She Do That, The Toast and
Mel Robbins!
BLOG: Lucy Williams, Ina Garten and Dr. Mark
Hyman
INSTAGRAM: @thefashionguitar @silshop
@Rappapahnnock_Exchange and
@hannahsmckenna
BRAND: Clare V, Flamingo Estate, Paloma
Barcelo
FASHION DESIGNER: Maria Cornejo, Cecilie
Bahnsen, Amt Smilovic (TIBI), Proenza
Schoueler
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Tamsin Johnson (3)
and Kelly Wearstler
CHEF: Ina Garten (4)
HISTORICAL FIGURE: Mother Teresa
MUSIC: OLIVIA RODRIGO and Beaches
BULLDAWGILLUSTRATED
RESTAURANTS AND BARS: The
National, Condor, Independent Bakery,
Roof Top, World Famous and THE GRIT
... RIP
SHOPS: Heery’s, Avid Books, R. Wood
Pottery, Agora, Hawthorne House
ATHENS/CAMPUS LANDMARK:
North Campus lawn and Five Points
MEMORY WHILE IN SCHOOL: My
mom and her family are from Athens
so I was very lucky to have her family
property about 10 minutes from
Downtown. Every October I would
make a big batch of chili and have all
my friends out to eat, carve pumpkins
and hang. It was one of my favorite
traditions!
PROFESSOR/CLASS: Joseph Norman/
Painting
GAMEDAY RITUAL/PLAN: Never had
a set plan but loved getting up early
blaring music and getting dressed with
my girl friends!
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29 ISSUE FOUR • BALL STATE
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Trey Manley,
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Jason Huggins, Jeff Ramsey, Dana Huggins
GEORGIA-48, UT MARTIN - 7
Sandra Kate Ellington, John Ellington
Wendy Whittington,
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Sullivan Seydel, Thomas Cahn
Beau Brodie, Ashley Brodie
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BULLDAWGILLUSTRATED 30 ISSUE FOUR • BALL STATE

FAN SHOTS
SOCIAL
Brook Whitmire, Luke Bennett
Sareeba Patel, Heena Patel
Andrew Smart, Mary Beth Smart
Andrew Caraway, Kirstin
Caraway, Gaines Caraway
Kylie Beck, Tracy Beck , Jordan Smith
Jax Hixon, Bo Bixby, John Kinney, Winn Collar
Travon Walker, Mike Cavan
Duck Head Ball & Buck
Johnnie-O
Peter Millar Sid Mashburn Martin Dingman
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BULLDAWGILLUSTRATED 31 ISSUE FOUR • BALL STATE

SOCIAL
FAN SHOTS
Jeff Cass, Max Nicholson
Shannon Ferguson,
Brooke Lowry
GEORGIA-48, UT MARTIN - 7
Dylan Raiola, Adrian Cate
Lori Scott, Anthony Scott
Farrah Sinclair, Lainie Bobo, Nichole Meshad, Cissy Cochran,
Bridgette Dering, Linda McGee, Lauren Schumann, Jordan
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Elizabeth Arthur, Bayla Pipkin
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FAN SHOTS
SOCIAL
Knoxie Burson, Elizabeth Howell,
Catlynn Couch
Anne Pryor, Oliver Pryor, John Kinney,
Rebecca Pryor, Caroline Kinney, Mary Pryor
Caroline Kinney, Lindsay Coffee, Nanci Bixby,
Natalie Collar, Laura Hixon
Josh Brooks, Jere Morehead Robbie Hooker, Karen Hooker LuLu Rodrigues, Sony Michel Leslie Dorris, John Dorris
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BULLDAWGILLUSTRATED 33 ISSUE FOUR • BALL STATE

SOCIAL
FAN SHOTS
Jack Stanfill, Trip Thompson, Sam Stanfill,
Bryson Steaham
GEORGIA-48, UT MARTIN - 7
Glenn Rosdeutscher,
Sheila Szymkowicz, Roy
Szymkowicz, Suzette White
Robby Kirk, Will Kirk,
Amanda Kirk
Brooks Fletcher, Jarrett Kemp
Chris Hulse, Adam Hebbard
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BULLDAWGILLUSTRATED 34 ISSUE FOUR • BALL STATE

FAN SHOTS
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Sarah Kate Call
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Kelly Mahoney, Dominic Raiola, Dylan Raiola,
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Emily Dantzler, Jeff Dantzler,
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GEORGIA-48, UT MARTIN - 7
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M I X T A P E
playlist featured by Gary J. Warenfelt
brought to you by BULLDAWG ILLUSTRATED + LAST RESORT GRILL
In honor of Athens’ distinction as one of the best music towns in the nation and the original
Last Resort opened as a music club in 1966. Those who can still remember the tunes of
such passionate performers as the Reverend Pearly Brown, Towns Van Zandt, Doc Watson,
Jimmy Buffett, and even Steve Martin may feel nostalgic at the mere mention of the club’s
name. Today that passion is found in Last Resort Grill’s menu and atmosphere, pulling
directly from the building’s eclectic history. - Compiled by: Cheri Leavy
GARY J. WARENFELT
FAMILY: Fiancée Liz Doerr
HOMETOWN: Elberton, Georgia
CURRENT TOWN: Athens, Georgia
YEARS AT UGA: 1999-2000, 2006-2009
DEGREES: Religion and History Degrees
PROFESSION: Manager at Last Resort Grill
FAVE BAND SEEN IN ATHENS: The
National at the 40 Watt summer of 2004
Radiohead - Jigsaw Falling in Place
Weezer - Only In Dreams
Gary's Playlist
Lovers - Timecop 1983
Jigsaw Falling in Place- Radiohead
Glosoli - Sigur Ros
My Sweet Lord - George Harrison
About Today - The National
Summer of 42 - Kishi Bashi
Whiter Shade of Pale - Procol Harum
Un Nouveau Soleil - M83
Contact- Daft Punk
Life Goes On - Tupac
Royksopp Forever - Royksopp
The Adults Are Talking - The Strokes
Who We Want To Be - Tom Day
Wait For Now - The Cinematic Orchestra
Only In Dreams - Weezer
My Way - Frank Sinatra
On The Nature Of Daylight - Max Richter
Highwayman - The Highwaymen
Hello God - Dolly Parton
The Night - Morphine
Check out the
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BULLDAWGILLUSTRATED 39 ISSUE FOUR • BALL STATE

Q&A
PROUST
COMPILED BY: CAROLINE CHAMPION
NAME: Troy A. Lanier
FAMILY: Married to Shannon Gentry of Marietta, Georgia
for 25 years; two sons, Sam (22), Sr. at UGA, and Nat (16),
Sophmore at Darlington School.
HOMETOWN: Lincolnton, Georgia
CURRENT TOWN: Augusta, Georgia
WHAT YEARS AT UGA: 1984-1992
SCHOOL/DEGREE: A.B. (History) 1988; J.D. 1992
PROFESSION: Attorney
ACCOLADES: Second Team All-County Football (Lincoln
County) (1983). More recently, have served as the president of
the Augusta Bar Association and the Kiwanis Club of Augusta.
Recipient of the International Bannockburn Award.
WHAT LIFE LESSONS DID YOU LEARN WHILE AT
UGA?
(1) How little I knew, and how much I needed to learn; (2)
Good people come from everywhere; and (3) Don’t run out of
money before you run out of month.
WHAT PROFESSOR DID YOU MOST ADMIRE?
R. Perry Sentell, Jr. of the UGA School of Law had a unique
style, and he employed an exacting version of the Socratic
method. He provided an hour of entertainment and sheer
terror every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, for nine
months.
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR GREATEST
ACHIEVEMENT?
Fellow UGA alum Trey Googe recently gave a presentation to
a group of undergraduates and stressed the impact of both
hard work and luck in professional life. I was lucky enough to
find a wonderful wife and many friends in Athens, Georgia.
They, along with the rest of my family and many others along
the way, have helped me craft a good life for which I am very
thankful.
WHICH HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU MOST
IDENTIFY WITH?
From recent and local history, The Mailman (S.F.B. IV) - without
the rings, MVP awards and lateral agility. In a broader context,
the Founding Fathers of the United States and Winston
Churchill.
WHO ARE YOUR HEROES IN REAL LIFE?
Teachers, like fellow Dawg fan Kathy Thomas, and those who
serve in the military, like my friend Ret. Col. Todd Phinney.
TROY LANIER
QUOTE(S) TO LIVE BY:
“Life is not a dress rehearsal.” (Dave Garwood)
“Throw deep.” (Kenny Stabler)
President Calvin Coolidge’s quotation on persistence.
WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF PERFECT HAPPINESS?
An extended tailgate with my family and the rest of the Clinch
County Bulldog Club, captained by Bulldog Fan #1 Jeff Brown,
followed by a thorough thrashing of any team wearing orange
feels pretty close.
WHAT IS YOUR MOST MARKED CHARACTERISTIC?
Doing the duty that lies nearest, or maybe semiproficiency
at catching stumpknockers and shoal bass? It’s
not dancing.
WHAT DO YOU VALUE MOST IN YOUR FRIENDS?
When I was a young person attending UGA and living in
Athens, confidentiality was valued.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT
YOURSELF, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
To be more like Chip Champion, every day.
WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE WRITERS?
Robert Ruark - exceptional Southern storyteller.
Victor Davis Hanson - American classicist, military historian
and political commentator.
Sir Thomas Carlyle - world’s greatest post-Renaissance
philosopher.
FAVE SOCIAL MEDIA AND WHO TO FOLLOW?
Denys Davydov provides daily updates on Russia’s invasion of
Ukraine. What happens over there matters over here.
BULLDAWGILLUSTRATED 40 ISSUE FOUR • BALL STATE

STATS THAT MATTER PG. 44 | BUTLER’S PLAYERS OF THE GAME PG. 45 | JD’S TOP 12 PG. 46
A SOLID START! - QB CARSON BECK and
PLACE-KICKER PEYTON WOODRING
PHOTO BY: GREG POOLE/BI
MORE
SPORTS

FROM THE
field
BY GREG POOLE
A win is a win is a win. However, based on the crowd-expressed
grumblings that trickled from the stands onto Dooley Field
Saturday evening, the Bulldogs’ performance fell short of many
fans’ expectations. In his postgame press conference, Coach Smart
reminded us that his team underwent substantial personnel
turnover after the championship in January, and is beginning to
find its way to playing “winning football.”
Winning back-to-back national championships resulted in
substantial interest from the NFL in the Dawgs roster, and those
champions’ production now must be replaced. Georgia is still one
of the most talented programs in the country, but talent must
undertake its trial by fire. Nine months ago, Georgia destroyed TCU
and added another natty to the trophy case. UT Martin reminded
us (especially in the first half) that the Bulldogs’ core roster has
undergone another transformation, as is the case annually in
college football. Experience has left the roster, replaced by rookies
and a few transfers.
The all-world recruits that Smart and his staff have gathered
from around the country must process from talented to
experienced. That began Saturday night.
The Bulldogs are finding the pack leaders, and the defense
is ahead of the offense. Offensive leadership exists, but the
machine was not consistently humming last Saturday. No matter
how realistic or how difficult the practices, the real thing exposes
the weakest links.
As a photographer, I start almost all offensive plays watching
the center/quarterback with a powerful lens. Those two
players touch the ball on most plays, so if I’m going to find and
photograph the player with the ball, it starts right there. At
the snap, that view becomes a jumble of bodies. When a UGA
offensive line clicks and exerts control on an inside run, a hole
opens, and I get a great shot of a running back at full throttle.
Too many times against UT Martin, there was no hole.
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STATS THAT
MATTER
GEORGIA – 48, UT MARTIN - 7
BY: CLAY WATKINS
A look back at what decided the game between Georgia and UT Martin.
559
Georgia’s offense racked up a total of 559
yards against UT Martin this past Saturday.
While on paper this number is terrific, it
did take the Bulldogs’ offense a little time
to start clicking. Of course, expectations
have to be managed in the first game of the
season, particularly
559
with a new quarterback
and offensive coordinator. On top of that,
Georgia is still dealing with a plethora of
injuries at the running back position. It
is likely that Georgia used only a limited
portion of their offensive playbook, but
through committee effort, especially in the
second half, the Dawgs were able to move
the football and offer a glimpse of what’s
to come.
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The Bulldogs did not turn the football over
at all against UT Martin. Carson Beck made
smart decisions with the football in his
first game as a starter, and the committee
of running backs held onto the football
throughout the game. Despite Brock
Bowers putting the ball on the ground
once, Arian Smith was able to recover
it with no real threat from a Skyhawk
defender in sight. The turnover battle will
be a critical aspect of Georgia’s season
because they possess all the talent needed
to win football games, but self-inflicted
wounds could derail their chance at a
historic threepeat.
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Three different position players scored
rushing touchdowns this past Saturday.
Carson Beck scampered into the end zone
after executing a Stetson Bennett-like
juke for a four-yard touchdown. Brock
Bowers also found the end zone with an
end-around play, a play that Bowers scored
multiple touchdowns on last season. Rod
Robinson II made his debut memorable by
finding the endzone, highlighting 3a strong
opening performance. The Bulldogs ran
the ball at a high level inside of the redzone
which is something Georgia struggled to
do early in the 2022 season, but that was
not an issue against the Skyhawks.
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Eleven players caught passes from the
collection of Bulldog quarterbacks on
Saturday. Georgia has immense talent at
the receiver position with a culmination of
transfers, developed talent, and youthful
freshman. Brock Bowers, the best tight end
in the country, is a mismatch no matter
how defenses elect to line up against him
while Oscar Delp
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put his skillset on full
display against UT Martin. Ladd McConkey
and Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint did not play
for the Bulldogs, two of Georgia’s most
experienced and established wideouts.
With Carson Beck acclimating into Mike
Bobo’s offense, Georgia will continue to
rely on the collection of talented pass
catchers to make their quarterback’s life
less stressful.
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Georgia was able to sack the quarterback
just once against the Skyhawks. The
Bulldogs’ pass rush has been questioned
throughout the offseason, and while they
weren’t able to get to the quarterback
frequently, there shouldn’t necessarily
be any need to hit the panic button. UT
Martin’s passing offense consisted of quick,
limited-read plays where the Bulldogs’
outside linebackers and defensive line
simply didn’t have enough time to reach
the quarterback. Given the opportunity in
upcoming games, Georgia’s defensive front
should silence the doubters.
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KEVIN BUTLER’S
PLAYERS OF THE GAME
Each week, College Football Hall of Fame Bulldog legend
Kevin Butler picks his Players of the Week. And this season,
he will also name an Unsung Dawg of the Week. Kevin is one
of the most decorated players in Georgia and Chicago Bears
history, and each week co-hosts The Bulldog Brunch from The
Hilltop Grille in Athens.
— COMPILED BY JEFF DANTZLER
OFFENSIVE PLAYER
Brock Bowers TE - Well let’s just pick up where we left off
some eight months ago in LA …. Brock is the best player
in college football!!! It really is that simple folks. You don’t
have to be an expert to realize his talent on the field. Bowers’
play Saturday further proves the value of the TE in the UGA
offensive. Brock had seven receptions for 77 yards which
averages 15.4 yds per catch. Not only was his performance
typical of Brock but his play excites the team and they
respond. Brock is certainly one of the leaders of this team and
his play motivates the team as he did Saturday. I am not sure
if a TE can win the Heisman, but if it goes to the best football
player in college football - Brock is in that conversation.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER
Malaki Starks - the sophomore from Jefferson, Georgia
continues to be a dominant force on the field. After a
freshman season that put the country on notice, Malaki
is going to be a star in 2023. Starks started the year with a
very physical performance against the Sky Hawks with eight
tackles (three solo), five assists and a pass deflection. That kind
of play will allow the defense to be as aggressive as needed
depending on their opponent and that is a dream come
true for the defensive coordinator. On a defense that returns
eight starters, Malaki is a special talent and the Dawg Nation will enjoy
watching this star shine!
SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER
Peyton Woodring - Well I think you know the direction I am going in
on this topic … PLACEKICKER. In his first game as a Bulldog, Peyton
Woodring, the freshman kicker from Lafayette, Louisiana made his debut
against the Skyhawks and did it with consistency and poise. Getting your
first start in football always gets your mind wandering and your heart
beating, which can be a problem if those feelings take over. That was not
the case for Peyton Saturday going 2 for 2 on FGs and 6 for 6 on extra
PTs. Job well done and my advice, ”On to the next kick.” … Peyton will be
a key in many games to come for the Bulldogs.
UNSUNG DAWG OF THE WEEK
Sonny Seiler - the passing of Sonny was a blow to the Bulldog Nation
and on the weekend UGA XI - BOOM took over duties at UGA. Sonny
dedicated his life to the University in so many ways, but none compared
to his family’s commitment to providing our mascot over the last 60+
years. The most loved mascot in all of college football, Uga, lives here at
the University of Georgia. Sonny will always be watching his University
from above and every Saturday Sonny will be watching his Mighty
Bulldogs play and he will have all his beloved Bulldog mascots next to
him! What a sight to see!!!
PHOTO BY: Rob Saye/BI
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MORE SPORTS
FOOTBALL
TOP 12
JD’S
BY: JEFF DANTZLER
Labor Day Weekend is always a great kickoff to the season, and it was
filled with some high profile games. Colorado and Deion Sanders made
quite a splash with a 45-42 win over TCU, which lost in the national
championship game a year ago. North Carolina and Florida State
chalked up big wins. It was not a good weekend for the SEC. The PAC-12
looks very strong. What a twist, as the once proud league disintegrates.
Enjoy every Saturday.
1. GEORGIA - The Bulldogs broke in a new
quarterback and placekicker in the season-opening
48-7 win over UT Martin. Georgia is riding an 18-game
winning streak into Saturday afternoon’s meeting with Ball State.
The Gamecocks loom.
2. FLORIDA STATE - No doubt, the win of the week
goes to the Seminoles. They dominated the second
half in a 45-24 victory over LSU this past Sunday
night in Orlando. Florida State, on a short week, hosts Southern
Mississippi Saturday night.
3. ALABAMA - The Crimson Tide was cooking
against Middle Tennessee, rolling to a 56-7 victory in
Tuscaloosa. Now it’s time for the big showdown with
Texas Saturday on the Captone. Last year’s game was a classic that
Alabama pulled out.
4. MICHIGAN - The Wolverines, with a lot of
distractions, handled East Carolina 30-3 in the season
opener. Michigan has high hopes this season, searching
for another playoff berth, and then some. UNLV heads to the Big
House this Saturday.
5. NOTRE DAME - The Fighting Irish made quick
work of Tennessee State Saturday on the heels of an
impressive victory over Navy in Dublin, Ireland. Sam
Hartman has made a big difference. Saturday at N.C. State could
be a tough test for Notre Dame.
6. OHIO STATE - The Buckeyes opened the season
with a 23-3 Big Ten victory over the Indiana Hoosiers
in Bloomington. Youngstown State comes to the
Horseshoe this weekend in the Jim Tressel Bowl.
7. UTAH - The Utes, without injured quarterback Cam
Rising, took care of Florida 24-11 last Thursday night.
Confidence is high in Salt Lake City. Kyle Whittingham
is a top ten coach in the country. Utah has another tough one
Saturday, playing Baylor in Waco.
8. TENNESSEE - The Volunteers smoked Virginia
49-13 in the season opener in Nashville at the Titans
stadium. The Vols rushing attack was impressive with
287 yards and five touchdowns. Tennessee gets a tuneup with
Austin Peay before heading to the Swamp.
9. CLEMSON - The Tigers played at Duke Monday
night and kickoff came after this issue went to
press. Clemson will host Charleston Southern
Saturday.
10. TEXAS - The Longhorns handled Rice,
quarterbacked by JT Daniels, 37-10 in the opener. The
stage is set for the big showdown in Tuscaloosa. Texas
nearly pulled off the upset last year. Both teams are hungry for
that signature win.
11. OREGON STATE - The Beavers looked impressive
this past Sunday in a 42-17 win at San Jose State. They
play a physical style, which suits them well in a very
talented PAC-12. Oregon State hosts UC-Davis Saturday night.
12. LSU - The Bayou Bengals fell to Florida State 45-24
in Orlando. LSU lost the game in the first half, though
it led at intermission. Two empty red zone trips proved
fatal. Grambling makes the short trip to Tiger Stadium Saturday.
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