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You name it, this weekend has it when two terrific fan bases and football 

teams collide … Comin’ to your city … Go Dawgs … Hotty Toddy … Let’s Go!!! 

Well sports fans it doesn’t get any better than what is 

about to go down in the Classic City this weekend. 

Without question, the University of Georgia and 

the University of Mississippi have some of the 

most passionate fan bases in all of college football. And most 

importantly for southern universities, both Dawg Nation and 

Rebel Nation have the market cornered on having a hellavua 

good time following their Dawgs and Rebels. 

Comin’ to your city … Go Dawgs … Hotty Toddy … Let’s Go!!! 

While the fans will have things covered in the restaurants, bars 

and shops leading up to the game, the two teams that will take 

Dooley Field in Sanford Stadium are sure to give all watchers a 

barnburner battle. 

I knew this Georgia-Ole Miss game was going to be special, 

but man oh me this sucker has shaped up to crazy levels. ESPN’s 

College GameDay will be on hand to see if Lane Kiffin and his 

Rebels have what it takes to take down a Georgia team that 

continues to show their resiliency each and every week. Oh yeah 

and the game is going to be played under the lights of Sanford 

Stadium and it is Military Appreciation and Senior Day. My 

goodness, Athens is going to be exciting! 


For this cover, I had already chosen the photo of Javon Bullard 

and Jamon Dumas-Johnson before the Missouri game because 

they have been the backbone of the Georgia defense for so long. 

And with Lane Kiffin’s high-octane offense, it is paramount that 

Georgia’s D plays stellar. Unfortunately, Dumas-Johnson (or Pops 

as he his known by on the team) was all but lost for the season 

with a broken arm in the third quarter versus Mizzou. However, 

after talking it over with Jeff Dantzler, we both agreed that JDJ 

had earned this cover appearance. Not to mention, like Nolan 

Smith last year, JDJ still has tons he can lend to his teammates 

despite not being on the field. 

Javon Bullard being on this cover was a must. I call him The 

Enforcer because beyond his love of blowing up plays with his 

awesome tackling, his process for always finding the football is 

second to none. Keep doing your thing, No. 22. You my friend are 

a Damn Good Dawg. 


Enjoy this issue of Bulldawg Illustrated. We have so many fan 

photos that I had to lend some space on this page to fit as many 

in as possible. And please don’t miss Loran Smith’s Grand Georgia 

Couples featuring Rachel and Joe Decosimo (page 61). Loran 

calls their story the greatest University of Georgia love story ever. 

How’s that for a powerful statement? And you can’t beat when 

the The Open’s reigning champion Brian Harman is our MIXTAPE 

feature (page 42) this issue. Enjoy Harm’s choices of hooks! Finally, 

don’t miss our other social coverage (plus our sports) to get you 

ready for Saturday night’s slugfest. See you at College GameDay 

on Saturday morning and in Sanford that night. Go Dawgs!! 

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The toughest conference in the land is about to be a whole lot different, 

so let’s look at some possible scheduling scenarios to keep the buzz 

With Ole Miss making its first 

trip to Athens since 2012, it 

seems a good week to have 

our annual discussion about 

the future of Southeastern Conference 

scheduling. Next season, Oklahoma and 

Texas enter the league. The schedule 

for 2024 is set - at least as far as the 

opponents go, we should officially know 

the dates soon. There will be eight SEC 

games again in 2024, presumably for the 

last time. 

Though there is some support from 

certain segments in the conference, the 

general consensus is that in all likelihood, 

we will play nine conference games 

beginning in 2025, the second year of 

Texas and Oklahoma, coinciding with the 

new television contracts. 

Everyone wants more good games. 

As far as the scheduling model, that’s a 

hot debate. Trying to get 16 universities, 

presidents, athletic directors, fan bases 

and football coaches on the same page 

is not an easy task. Heading up the 

challenge is the preeminent commissioner 

in all of sports, Greg Sankey. 

It’s not an easy job. 

Let’s start with what the most likely 

scenario is, the three-six-six model. This 

concept would have each school in 

the league have three opponents they 

annually play. For example, let’s say in 

Georgia’s case, that would mean, for 

example … again nothing has been set 

… that the Bulldogs would play Florida, 

South Carolina and Kentucky every 

year (Pod A). Those four schools, for 

scheduling purposes, would be a Pod. Let’s 

hypothesize that the other pods shaped 

up as follows: 

Pod B: Alabama, Auburn, Tennessee and 

Vanderbilt. 

Pod C: Ole Miss, Mississippi State, LSU 

and Texas A&M. 

Pod D: Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and 

Missouri. 

Over a four year period in this model, 

along with the three annual foes, Georgia, 

for example, would play the two teams 

from each Pod. Three would be at home, 

three on the road. The next year, Georgia 

would play the other two teams from each 

Pod, three at home, three on the road. In 

year three, the Bulldogs would play the 

two from each Pod played in Year One, but 

transpose which were at home and on the 

road. The same for Year Four, but transpose 

which were at home in Year Two. 

So hypothetical, the Bulldogs play 

Florida, South Carolina and Kentucky 

every year. 

In 2025, Georgia would play Alabama 

at home, Auburn on the road, Ole Miss 

at home, Mississippi State on the road, 

Oklahoma at home, Texas on the road. 

Flip the home and home with the same 

teams for 2027. In 2026, Georgia would 

play Tennessee at home, Vandy on the 

road, LSU at home, Texas A&M on the road, 

Arkansas at home, Missouri on the road. 

Flip the home and home with the same 

teams in 2028. 

That way, every school plays everyone 

else twice over a four year period, and 

each stadium is visited once. Plus the three 

common opponents. 

One SEC broadcasting friend suggested 

a one-seven-seven model. Keep the 

conference games at eight. For example, 

Georgia plays Florida every year, plus 

seven others. The next year, Georgia plays 

Florida plus the other seven. So on and so 

forth for the next two years, flipping who’s 

at home and who’s on the road. 

Satisfying traditional rivalries while 

increasing frequency of opponents is the 

trick. I think playing five annual opponents 

would be great. Match that with five other 

groups of two. Play two of those groups of 

two every year, and over a five year period, 

everyone is played twice. Plus your five 

common opponents. 

As a classic traditionalist and lifelong 

Bulldog fan, yes it will be neat to play 

Oklahoma and Texas, but I don’t need that 

- or Arkansas - every other year. Just my 

opinion. Twice in five years, and four in 10 

would satisfy such in this model. Longshot. 

At best. 

Since Texas A&M came into the league in 

2012, the Bulldogs and Aggies have played 

once - a 19-13 Georgia victory Between 

the Hedges. Georgia has not been to 

College Station. Should they play more? 

Yes. Do I need it every other year? No. 

It’s a delicate balance. 

Let’s go back to Ole Miss. It has been 11 

years since the Rebels came to Athens. 

Georgia last went to Oxford in 2016. These 

two used to be common opponents. The 

Bulldogs and Rebels played every year 

from 1966 through 2002. They’ve played 

five times since. 

Georgia and Ole Miss should play more 

frequently. Again, does it have to be every 

year? No. Though I’d selfishly vote for 

yes - these two fanbases know how to 

tailgate. But they should play much more 

frequently that has been the case. 

That equation of preserving the 

commonality of rivalries while increasing 

obvious inadequacies of meetings is tricky. 

As is the politics. Alabama - Tennessee is a 

great rivalry, the Third Saturday in October 

is a sacred SEC date. Make no mistake 

though, the Volunteers, who have beaten 

the Crimson Tide once since Nick Saban 

took the job on the capstone in 2007, 

would shed no tears if Alabama fell off the 

annual schedule. 

In the Atlantic Coast Conference, which 

will be adding Cal, Stanford and SMU, 

their model was just announced. Several 

rivalries - particularly along Tobacco Road 

- were protected. Louisville didn’t care 

to protect any, since they don’t have any 

natural rivals in the conference. Prompting 

wonderment to why the Cardinals are in 

the ACC? The North Avenue Trade School 

did the same. No tears being shed on The 

Flats now that Clemson will come off the 

schedule. 

I like my 5-2-2 model. Again, it’s mine. I 

thought of it walking through five points 

on Halloween morning. Play five every 

year. Of the other five two team Pods, over 

a five season period, if you’re in Pod A, play 

B & C, then D & E, then F & B, then C & D, 

then E & F. That’s four games against the 

other 10 teams in a 10 year period. Just an 

idea. I know there are a lot floating around, 

which is good. Conjecture for decisions 

like these is very important. A lot of very 

passionate people are anxious and excited 

to see how all of this will affect their school 

first of all, and the SEC overall second. A 

perfect solution is likely impossible but 

there seem to be some very good ones. 

One last idea from the cheap seats, let’s 

try it for one four or five year go-around 

and see how it goes? Maybe not do a long 

term deal. 

Whatever is decided, packed stadiums, 

and millions and millions upon viewers 

and listeners await the next chapter of the 

toughest league in the land. 


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GEORGIA VS OLE MISS 

BY: JEFF DANTZLER 

It’s another mega Southeastern Conference showdown 

Saturday Between the Hedges, as the Ole Miss Rebels battle 

the Georgia Bulldogs. Ole Miss comes in with a record of 8-1, 

5-1 in the SEC. Two-time reigning national champion Georgia 

is 9-0, 6-0 in the league. 

Ole Miss is coming off a thrilling 38-35 victory over Texas 

A&M, the explosive offense shining and a missed field goal by 

the Aggies at the end avoiding overtime. Jaxon Dart was 24 of 

33 for 387 yards and two touchdowns, with no interceptions 

against the Aggies. His favorite target was wide receiver 

Tre Harris, who hauled in 11 receptions for 213 yards and a 

touchdowns. Tailback Quinshon Judkins ran for 102 yards and 

three touchdowns on 23 carries. 

The Rebels are having one of their best seasons since their 

glory days of the Johnny Vaught era of the 1950s and early 

1960s. 

Georgia has won 42 of its last 43 games. The Bulldogs have 

won 26 straight games. The Bulldogs have captured 25 

consecutive SEC regular season games, 36 straight regular 

season contests and have won 24 in a row on Dooley Field in 

Sanford Stadium. 

This past Saturday’s victory over Missouri was one of 

Georgia’s most thrilling during this incredible run of success 

in the Kirby Smart dynasty. The Bulldogs topped the Tigers 

30-21. The heroes were headlined by kicker Peyton Woodring, 

who was three-for-three on field goals, including a 48-yarder 

that put the Bulldogs up 30-21 in the fourth quarter. Ladd 

McConkey was sensational yet again with seven receptions 

for 95 yards. Cornerback Kamari Lassiter headlined the 

Georgia defense, a stop unit that will be without All-American 

linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson, who was injured against 

Mizzou. 

Georgia has trailed in five of six SEC games this season. Ole 

Miss has one of the most explosive offenses in the country. 

Both teams are coming off enormous emotional victories. 

This will be Ole Miss’s first trip to Athens since a 37-10 

Georgia victory in 2012. The last time these two met was 2016, 

as Ole Miss built a 31-0 halftime lead in Oxford and boat raced 

the Bulldogs 45-14. In fact, the two most recent teams Georgia 

has played that won their most recent game against Georgia 

are the Rebels and Texas, which beat the Bulldogs 28-21 in the 

2019 Sugar Bowl. 

This is the gauntlet of Georgia’s schedule, and the final home 

game of the 2023 campaign. If Georgia beats Ole Miss, the 

Bulldogs would clinch the SEC East Division title. The Rebels 

need to beat Georgia and win the regular season finale 

versus Mississippi State, and have Alabama lose its final two 

SEC games at Kentucky and on the Plains against Auburn to 

advance to Atlanta. It’s hard to imagine the Tide losing both of 

those. But a win over Georgia would put Ole Miss into a great 

position to play in a major bowl game, and who knows what 

else could play out. 


BULLDOGS TO WATCH 

BY: COBY SERINA 

KIRBY SMART (HC) - The Georgia Bulldogs hosting the Ole Miss Rebels 

this coming weekend will undoubtedly be Coach Kirby Smart’s most significant 

home game this year. Last year, it was against the No. 1 ranked Tennessee team, 

and now it’s likely to be against a top-ten Ole Miss squad. However, one thing 

we’ve learned about Coach Smart and his team is their ability to make big 

moments seem small. In the game against Kentucky, when everyone expected 

the Wildcats to rush for 200 yards and stifle the Georgia offense, the Dawgs 

emerged victorious. Following a bye week, and despite the absence of Brock 

Bowers, they secured a win against their formidable rival, the Florida Gators. 

Even last week, facing the No. 12 ranked Mizzou, Georgia controlled a significant 

portion of the game and sealed the victory with back-to-back interceptions. 

Coach Smart and his team just don’t quit, so we can expect them to remain 

composed and disciplined as they welcome the Rebels to town 

KIRBY SMART 

HEAD COACH 

PHOTO BY: GREG POOLE/BI 

LADD MCCONKEY (WR #84) - McConkey is coming off a season-high 

seven-reception game against the Missouri Tigers, so you can expect him to 

continue this trend when playing against Ole Miss, a team with a prolific offense 

that ranks third in the SEC in both scoring and total offensive yardage. If this 

game turns into a shootout, McConkey will be leading the charge. Mike Bobo 

may have to dig deep into his playbook, and if he does, McConkey will be the 

one making the plays. Whether it’s as a receiver, where he’s averaging 15.3 yards 

per catch this season, or as a runner, where he has a career average of 16.2 yards 

per carry, McConkey will undoubtedly play a significant role and be relied upon 

against Lane Kiffin and the Rebels. 

SEDRICK VAN PRAN (C #63) - Sedrick Van Pran is the key cog here, as 

the most experienced player on this offensive line. Beyond that, Georgia’s entire 

offensive line will need to step up against a defense that has multiple linemen 

with five or more sacks this season. If this game ends up being a shootout (and 

knowing Ole Miss and their style of play, it very well may be), Sedrick Van Pran 

and the rest of the offensive line will need to hold it down in the trenches to give 

Carson Beck sufficient time to diagnose the defense and make plays. 

SEDRICK VAN PRAN 

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN 

MARCUS ROSEMY-JACKSAINT (WR #1) - With the highest average 

yards per reception among Georgia’s starting receivers at 17.1, Marcus Rosemy- 

Jacksaint, also known as MRJ, should be a prime option for Mike Bobo and 

Carson Beck. While RaRa Thomas has been enjoying the spotlight as Georgia’s 

main ‘big body receiver,’ MRJ also possesses an impressive catch radius, standing 

at six-foot-two and weighing 200 pounds. What’s almost as impressive as his 

ability to catch the ball is his running ability after the catch. He may not be Ladd 

McConkey, but in the opening drive against Kentucky, MRJ was able to showcase 

his speed, which is just what the Dawgs will need if Ole Miss and their offense 

become a handful. 


BY JEFF DANTZLER 

One of Herschel Walker’s greatest games as a 

Bulldog came in a 37-7 win at Oxford in 1981, as he 

carried the football 41 times for 265 yards and a 

spectacular leaping, spinning touchdown. 

In Georgia’s 33-10 win over Ole Miss in 1982, the 

Bulldogs grabbed seven interceptions, Kevin Butler 

kicked a 59-yard field goal and Herschel Walker 

became the SEC’s career rushing king. 

Georgia’s 2002 SEC champions defeated the Rebels 

31-17 Between the Hedges, with Tim Jennings 

intercepting Eli Manning and returning it 64 yards 

for a critical Bulldogs touchdown. 


MYKEL WILLIAMS (DE #13) - Arguably one of Georgia’s most 

physically gifted players, Mykel Williams has been haunting the nightmares 

of offensive linemen across college football for almost two years now, 

and for good reason. However, don’t let the numbers fool you. Williams 

only has three sacks on the year, but that’s mainly due to the way Georgia 

schemes its pressures. We can see that Georgia has been changing it up a 

bit since the bye week. Prior to the bye, the Dawgs had just twelve sacks 

on the season. After the bye, in just two games, they’ve put up seven. 

Mykel Williams is due and should have a good day against a pass-heavy 

Ole Miss team. 

SMAEL MONDON (LB #2) - One philosophy that the Dawgs hold 

close to their hearts is that they don’t want anyone to be able to run north 

and south on them; no one should be able to penetrate the middle. This is 

to force runners to go east and west, where Georgia hopes to counter runs 

with speed on the defense. Smael Mondon embodies this philosophy and 

has the numbers to back it up, leading the team in tackles with 44. Given 

the way Ole Miss plays, moving players around and creating mismatches, 

the Georgia defense will need to be athletic, and that’s precisely what they 

have in junior linebacker Smael Mondon. 

MARCUS ROSEMY-JACKSAINT 

WIDE RECEIVER 


MALAKI STARKS (S #24) - He’s been a little quiet the past couple of 

weeks, but don’t forget that according to multiple sources, Malaki Starks 

is considered the best safety in the nation. With Ole Miss having three 

different receivers with over 600 receiving yards on the season, he’s going 

to need to play like it. Starks excels in coverage, and you can see how he’s 

used differently compared to fellow safeties/STARS Tykee Smith and Javon 

Bullard. Last week, the Rebels’ quarterback, Jaxson Dart, threw for 387 

yards against Texas A&M, so Starks will certainly be tested. Expect him to 

be flying across the field come game day. 

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REBELS TO WATCH 

BY: CLAY WATKINS 

LANE KIFFIN (HC) - You either love him or you hate him. The Rebel’s head 

coach is entertaining if nothing else, but so far in 2023, the Ole Miss Head 

Coach has had his most successful season since arriving in Oxford. Kiffin is 

known for being one of the best in the business when it comes to offensiveplay 

calling, however, this season, the Rebel’s head coach has made significant 

improvements to his defense, allowing Ole Miss to be in the thick of the SEC 

West title chase late in the season. One of the biggest criticisms of Lane Kiffin 

is his inability to win the marquee matchup. Ole Miss beat a highly ranked 

LSU team earlier in the year and if Kiffin can find a way to beat the Bulldogs in 

Athens, that will certainly silence the critics. 

LANE KIFFIN 

HEAD COACH 

PHOTO BY: OLE MISS ATHLETICS 

JAXSON DART (QB #2) - After an eventful offseason for the Rebels that 

resulted in a multitude of incoming transfers, including two newcomers at 

the quarterback position, Dart remained unphased, and retained his starting 

position. So far this season, the talented quarterback has thrown for 2,467 yards, 

16 touchdowns, and just four interceptions. The Ole Miss signal caller has been 

extremely effective utilizing his legs, something Lane Kiffin has heavily relied 

upon within the redzone. Dart is one of the best quarterbacks the Bulldogs will 

face all season, and an upset in Athens lies within the hands of the Southern Cal 

transfer. 

QUINSHON JUDKINS (RB #4) - In his freshman season, Judkins accounted 

for over 1,500 yards and 16 touchdowns, shattering just about every rushing 

record in Ole Miss history. His sophomore campaign has not been quite as 

prolific on the stat sheet, although Judkins has still rushed for 793 yards and 12 

touchdowns. Judkins remains one of the most feared backs in the SEC. The Rebel 

rusher is a balanced player who has excellent vision and speed to beat defenses 

to the outside. He is also a powerful interior runner and, like Cody Schrader 

for Missouri, tough to tackle. Limiting Judkins production is a priority for the 

Bulldog defense. 

JAXSON DART 

QUARTERBACK 

JORDAN WATKINS (WR #11) - Watkins is having his most productive 

season as a Rebel in his fourth year of college football. The talented pass catcher 

started his career in Louisville, Kentucky playing for the Cardinals, but has grown 

into the Ole Miss offense with much success. Watkins is currently Jaxson Dart’s 

favorite target leading the Rebels in catches with 44 on the year. Lane Kiffin is 

one of the most skilled play callers in college football, and it should be expected 

that he draws up multiple plays to get the ball into the talented receiver’s hands. 

Watch out for No. 11 this Saturday. 



David Dellucci is one of the best players in Ole Miss 

baseball history, and he went on to enjoy a 13-year 

Major League career, highlighted by the 2001 World 

Series title with the Diamondbacks. 

Gerald Glass is amongst the Rebels best ever 

basketball players, finishing fourth in the nation in 

scoring as a junior and sixth on the Ole Miss career 

chart despite playing just two years. 

The greatest football coach in Ole Miss is the 

legendary Hall of Famer Johnny Vaught, who 

guided the Rebels to six SEC championships and 14 

straight bowls from 1957-1970. 


TREY WASHINGTON (S #25) - Washington is currently one 

of the Rebels’ top tacklers with 59 so far in 2023 while also being 

tied for second in interceptions with two. Washington was originally 

committed to Ole Miss as a cornerback, but the talented player’s 

ability to come downfield and make plays with his pads prompted a 

change to safety. It’s safe to say Washington is one of the beneficiaries 

of Pete Golding’s defensive changes, and it’s fair to expect the veteran 

leader will have a big impact this Saturday in Athens. 

ASHANTI CISTRUNK (LB #36) - Cistrunk currently leads all Ole 

Miss linebackers with 49 tackles on the year ranking second on the 

team behind Washington. The physical linebacker is coming off a solid 

performance against Texas A&M where he accounted for five total 

tackles in a monumental win that keeps Ole Miss’s SEC Championship 

hopes alive. The senior is a veteran leader in a young, but talented, 

Ole Miss linebacker room. 

QUINSHON JUDKINS 

RUNNING BACK 


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Miss has had far more success in 2023 getting to the passer, and if the 

Rebels want to keep Georgia behind the sticks and limit the Bulldogs’ 

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1. The Lane Train - Now in his fourth season at the 

helm in Oxford, Lane Kiffin has the Rebels dreaming 

big. In 2021, his second season, Kiffin led Ole Miss to the 

Sugar Bowl where an injury to quarterback Matt Corral 

thwarted the attack in a 21-7 loss to Baylor. Last season, 

the Rebels got off to a hot start but faded against a 

brutal November schedule. Now Ole Miss is in the mix 

for a major bowl berth and possibly more, a resume that 

would be greatly enhanced with a win over the Bulldogs 

in Athens. Before he was 40, Kiffin had been the head 

coach of the Oakland Raiders, Tennessee Volunteers and 

Southern California Trojans. Incredible. He seems to have 

found a home in Oxford, and is aiming for what would be 

one of the Rebels biggest wins of the 2020s. If they could 

back up a September win over LSU with a victory over 

Georgia, you can bet The Square in downtown Oxford (a 

bit more on that below) will be in a frenzy Saturday night. 

It should be noted that Kiffin succeeded Ole Miss alum 

Matt Luke, who was a standout center for the legendary 

O-Line coach and beloved 1980 Georgia national 

champion Hugh Nall back in the Tommy Tuberville era. 

Luke stepped in as the interim head coach at his alma 

mater following the Hugh Freeze scandal. When Luke 

and the Rebels parted ways, he soon found his way to 

Athens and had a vital role as the offensive line coach for 

Georgia’s 2021 national champions. 

2. What a backfield - The Rebels have one of college 

football’s most outstanding quarterback/running back 

duos with Jaxson Dart and Quinshon Judkins. Dart is 

one of the SEC’s top signal callers and is flourishing in 

his second year in Oxford after transferring from USC. He 

has great touch, a big arm and he can move. Judkins is 

putting a dent in the Ole Miss record book. He had one of 

the most successful freshman seasons by any back in SEC 

history, running for 1,567 yards and 16 touchdowns - plus 

another receiving score - while averaging 5.7 per carry. He has picked right 

back up this year and is having another All-SEC caliber season. Georgia has 

faced some terrific running backs this year, and Judkins just might be the best. 

These two highlight one of the conference’s top offenses, and it will be a huge 

challenge for the Bulldogs defense. 

3. 1977 and 2015 - Ole Miss has posted some big upsets over college 

football royalty as a stumbling block en route to a national championship. 

Two years come to mind, 1977 and 2015. On a hot September Saturday in 

Jackson, a week after falling to Alabama in Birmingham, the Rebels beat thirdranked 

Notre Dame 20-13, handing the Fighting Irish their lone loss of the 

season. The Irish rallied to win their final 10 games, beating the Earl Campbellled 

Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl and jumping from No. 5 to No. 1 in 

the final polls. Alabama, which had lost only to Nebraska, was not happy. The 

Crimson Tide was No. 3 and beat Ohio State 35-6 in the Sugar Bowl, but got 

passed by the Irish. In a storefront window on the square in Oxford, about 20 

years ago, I noticed a Notre Dame commemorative blanket from the 1977 

national championship hanging on display, with every score listed. I thought 

that was clever and cool. The ‘77 Rebels finished 5-6, by the way. In 2015, Kirby 

Smart’s final season as Alabama’s defensive coordinator under Nick Saban’s 

watch, the Rebels beat Alabama 43-37 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. It was the 

second consecutive season that Ole Miss beat Saban’s Crimson Tide, no small 

accomplishment. Ole Miss finished 10-3 and shut down Bourbon Street with 

a 48-20 Sugar Bowl victory over Oklahoma State. Alabama didn’t lose again, 

including a 38-10 rout of Georgia in Athens en route to the 2015 national 

championship. Ahh, the shaping of history. 

4. 1993 - While savoring these glory days of the Kirby Smart era, with 

Georgia the two-time reigning national champions of college football, I often 

think back to some dark days for the Dogs. It helps remembering what it 

felt like being down, near the bottom, to truly appreciate the tremendous 

accomplishments of the Smart era in Athens. I’ll never forget, riding out to 

Oxford with a caravan including my friends Jay Deal, Ty Wheeler and my 

baseball broadcast partner David Johnston. Highway 78 got shut down 

in Winfield, Alabama for “Mule Day.” I asked a local police officer how they 

could close a U.S. Highway for such, he told me it was easy, “we just put that 

barricade up.” So a couple of hundred Georgia cars, flags flying, all made 

U-turns, pulled out our maps - way way way before GPS and the internet and 

cell phones, etc. - and re-routed ourselves to Oxford. The Dogs got beat 31-14, 

and Eric Zeier, the fantastic Georgia quarterback took a beating. He got sacked 

seven times, and that only told half the story. He got hit so hard in the back on 

one play, he was on his hands and knees. I didn’t know how my buddy got up. 

But damn he was tough. He never got knocked out of a game until his finale 

against the Yellow Jackets with an injured knee. Anyways, that was a night 

game and a long ride back to whatever five-star hotel we were staying in 

between Oxford and Tupelo. And it was a long ride back to Athens. The Dogs 

finished 5-6. Now here we are, 30 years later. 

5. The Square - Oxford, Mississippi gets my vote as America’s second 

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restaurants, Neilson’s Clothing Store, Square Books, and, if you look hard 

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Yes, Ole Miss is next for The Dawgs, 

but relishing the Mizzou win is a must 

As Georgia heads into the 

long-awaited matchup 

against Ole Miss, it is 

important to reflect on how 

monumental the Bulldogs’ victory 

over Missouri was and what it means 

for this team going forward. 

Missouri came into Athens this past 

Saturday ranked as the No. 12 team 

in the country, and they certainly 

played like a team worthy of its 

ranking. Each team understood the 

immense implications of this game as 

the winner would control its destiny 

and have the inside track to the SEC 

Championship game. Having won 

the game, Georgia firmly took control 

of the SEC East and needs just one 

more victory (or a Tennessee loss) to 

clinch their ticket back to Atlanta for 

the third consecutive year, and the 

sixth time in the past seven seasons. 

Coach Kirby Smart was well aware 

of the challenge Missouri presented, 

as he stressed to the media this past 

week. The Bulldogs’ coach is never 

one to overlook an opponent, but the 

scare in Columbia last year certainly 

highlighted how talented and wellcoached 

this Missouri program has 

become. 

Coming into the game, Missouri 

was known for its highly touted 

receivers, an excellent veteran 

running back, and a quarterback in 

Brady Cook that is playing the best 

football of his career. The offense was 

certainly all that was advertised, and 

even required a shift in defensive 

formation, something that Georgia 

has rarely done in Kirby Smart’s 

tenure as head coach. 

The Bulldogs had junior defensive 

back, Kamari Lassiter, play man 

coverage against Missouri star 

wideout, Luther Burden. Missouri 

does an excellent job disguising 

Burden’s placement on the field, 

frequently lining up the playmaker in 

various offensive positions to get him 

the ball as many ways as possible. 

After a promising start to the game 

where Burden pulled in a 39-yard 

touchdown grab on sophomore 

Daylen Everette, Smart elected to put 

Georgia’s best man cover corner on 

Mizzou’s best pass catcher, no matter 

where he was on the field. After the 

switch, Burden was held to just two 

catches for 14 yards, a testament to 

Lassiter’s remarkable coverage skills. 

While the Missouri aerial attack is 

widely appreciated for being elite, 

the Tiger’s ability to run the football 

is what kept Mizzou in the game for 

all four quarters. Cody Schrader, a 

senior running back from St. Louis, 

Missouri, accounted for 112 rushing 

yards on the ground on 22 carries. 

The highlight of his performance 

was a twelve-yard scamper into the 

endzone to make it just a three-point 

game early in the fourth quarter. 

Georgia, who rarely allows anybody 

to run on them or score rushing 

touchdowns, was gashed on the 

CLAY 

WATKINS 

BI STUDENT EDITOR 

ground, particularly, on outside zone 

plays. The Bulldogs could not find 

a way to seal the edge, and it was 

apparent, as Mizzou continued to 

run the same play repeatedly as the 

game went on. 

Not only was Missouri successful 

rushing the ball with their running 

backs, but quarterback Brady 

Cook also exploited the Bulldogs’ 

man-coverage defense early in the 

game, escaping and extending plays 

with his feet. The Tiger quarterback 

finished the game with 10 carries for 

39 yards on the ground, despite some 

negative yardage plays. 

As the Bulldogs look forward to 

the final Saturday in Athens for the 

2023 season, Georgia will face an Ole 

Miss team that may present an even 

tougher challenge for the Bulldogs 

than Missouri did. The Rebels head 

into town led by a quarterback in 

Jaxson Dart that is playing the best 

football of his career, a running back 

in Quinshon Judkins that is perhaps 

the best player at his position in 

the country, and a defense that is 

dramatically improved from last 

season. Georgia clinches the SEC 

East with a victory over the Rebels, 

but Ole Miss needs a victory and 

two Alabama losses to keep their 

SEC West hopes alive. This will be a 

motivated team coming to Athens. 

Lane Kiffin has been heavily 

criticized for his inability to win the 

marquee matchup, and while Ole 

Miss beat LSU early in the season in 

one of the most entertaining games 

in SEC history, knocking off the No. 

1 ranked Georgia Bulldogs would far 

surpass that accomplishment. 

Georgia will once again have 

meaningful players unable to 

go as Brock Bowers continues 

to recover from ankle surgery, 

and Jamon Dumas-Johnson’s 

broken forearm sustained against 

Missouri will likely hold him out 

for some time. Per usual, Georgia 

has plenty of talent to fill the void, 

and at Georgia, the “next man up” 

mentality is a reality. Nevertheless, 

injuries to All-American players is a 

real challenge and adapting to the 

void left by these players is no easy 

task. Expect the Bulldogs to rely 

on the athleticism of their young 

linebackers in Jalon Walker, CJ Allen, 

and Raylen Wilson to fill Dumas- 

Johnson’s void. Oscar Delp and 

Lawson Luckie will need to continue 

to produce in Brock Bowers’s 

absence. 

With College Gameday officially 

heading to Athens, the city will be 

buzzing. The Bulldogs are once again 

in the thick of late season drama. 

Georgia has a chance to extend its 

unbeaten streak and continue its 

march to another championship 

with a victory over the best Rebel 

team in years. With a lot on the line, 

I wouldn’t have it any other way. Go 

Dawgs! 


David Kellum, the longtime legendary Voice of the Rebels 

gives us fantastic insight into Saturday’s showdown and 

a lot of great SEC perspective. DK began calling Rebel 

sports in the late 1970s, meaning he’s been at it for his 

alma mater for part of six decades. He is an exceptional 

play-by-play announcer for football, basketball and 

baseball, and one of the most beloved figures in Ole Miss 

history. We’ve had a lot of great times together through 

the years, and it’s wonderful to have him as a part of this 

week’s issue of BI. 


A VIEW FROM ... 

Oxford 

TALK ABOUT THE 

EFFECT LANE KIFFIN 

HAS HAD ON THE 

PROGRAM. 

Lane has really energized the 

program. He has been very 

up front with his desire to lift 

Ole Miss to a championship 

level. He has 30 wins already 

and is the second fastest Ole 

Miss coach to 30. I would say 

the fastest in the modern 

era. The other guy coached 

in the late 30s and early 40s 

and garnered two wins over 

the Mississippi Teachers and 

one victory over the West 

Tennessee Teachers. Not 

sure that qualifies you. Lane 

has always been a fantastic 

offensive coach. Since his 

arrival, the Ole Miss offense 

is second to only Ohio State 

in yards per game. As a 

head coach, he continues to 

surround himself with good 

players, coaches, and staff. 

Getting Pete Golding as the 

DC was huge. The level of play 

on that side of the ball has 

been getting better as the 

season moves on. The fanbase 

has embraced him too. 

The stadium is packed. The 

students have really stepped 

it up this year. Lane has been 

in the SEC at three different 

schools, and he understands 

that the fans have to do their 

part too. 

HOW WOULD YOU 

RATE THE ONE-TWO 

RUNNING BACK 

PUNCH THIS SEASON 

AMONGST THE BETTER 

ONES YOU’VE SEEN 

THROUGH THE YEARS 

IN OXFORD? 

I would say one of the best 

for sure. Deuce McAllister 

and Joe Gunn were a special 

duo. Of course, Deuce had an 

impressive pro career with 

the Saints. Quinshon Judkins 

and Ulysses Bentley both 

should end up on the next 

level too. As of this writing 

they have combined for 47 

career rushing touchdowns. 

The season that Judkins had 

last year as a freshman was 

the best in Ole Miss history 

and the second best to 

only Herschel in the league. 

Quinshon won National 

Freshman of the Year and 

finished with 1,567 yards. 

Mr. Walker had 1,616 as a 

freshman. Judkins got off to 

a slower start this year but 

has been rolling recently. 

Quinshon, being mentioned 

with Herschel and Deuce tells 

you the type of player he is, 

but at the moment Bentley 

averages more yards per carry. 

They both can be physical, 

make defenders miss, and 

then run away from you. 

WHAT IS YOUR TAKE 

ON GEORGIA? 

Georgia is super talented 

yet again. Kirby has done 

a tremendous job. To win 

back-to-back titles, and be 

in position to do so again, is 

amazing in the modern era. 

The loss of Brock I’m sure is 

disappointing, but this team 

is loaded with pro players. 

The most impressive piece 

is Kirby’s ability to keep the 

players from not getting 

complacent. They don’t just 

“show up.” I’m “old school” 

in preparing for games and 

I watch every one of our 

opponents’ games each 

week. I haven’t seen any lack 

of anything in the current 

Georgia team. This bunch 

seems to be determined 

to maintain the program’s 

loftiness. They play hard and 

smart. Pardon the pun. 

WHAT DOES OLE MISS 

NEED TO DO TO BEAT 

GEORGIA? 

In years past when Alabama 

was on top of the world, we 

were able to get a couple of 

wins. In those wins we got 

exceptional quarterback play, 

matched the Tide’s physicality, 

and then still needed a break 

or two. I see it the same way 

with this Bulldog team. Jaxson 

Dart can be and has been 

exceptional. This Ole Miss 

team is physical. We have 

better depth, especially in the 

defensive front, which gives 

you a chance late in games. 

Will UGA give a break or two, 

normally not, but we’ll see. 

YOU’VE TRAVELED 

AROUND THE LEAGUE 

A LONG TIME, WHERE 

DOES ATHENS RATE 

FOR YOU ON OLE MISS 

ROAD TRIPS? 

You know that I absolutely 

love Athens! From the 

historical music scene to the 

beautiful Georgia campus, it is 

an awesome place. Great food 

and plenty of entertainment 

everywhere. On game days, 

Athens becomes so vibrant. I 

am partial to the home front, 

with the Oxford Square and 

the Grove, but the two places 

are similar in their approach to 

being small town gems. The 

SEC is full of great stops. When 

I’m not in Oxford though, I 

would choose Athens every 

time. 

I WAS SO HAPPY FOR 

YOU ABOVE ANYONE 

ELSE WHEN OLE MISS 

WON THE NATIONAL 

TITLE IN BASEBALL, 

WHAT WAS THAT 

EXPERIENCE LIKE? 

Thank you so much. We 

do have a brotherhood 

among our SEC broadcast 

teams. Nearly everyone has 

congratulated me. Having 

been the “Voice” of the 

baseball program since 

1978, it was very rewarding 

to see us win it all. I’m very 

grateful to Mike Bianco and 

the 2022 team for letting 

me ride along, ha! I’ve done 

several interviews about 

the experience, and it was 

incredible, but you would 

understand this when I say 

that the journey is awesome 

every year too. Those of us in 

the SEC baseball broadcast 

world know how special this 

league is and every day that I 

get to do a game excites me. 

We get to see the best talent 

in the country. Heck, the last 

three titles came out of the 

SEC West. 

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE 

TO SEE THE SEC DO 

THE SCHEDULE FOR 

FOOTBALL BEGINNING 

IN 2025 WITH THE 

LIKELY NEW FORMAT? 

The new playoffs will allow 

teams to have a little more 

breathing room during the 

regular season, so I would 

like a nine-team league 

schedule. I think most fans 

would rather see us play 

each other. It would allow 

the opportunity to continue 

some more rival matchups 

too. Who should play who 

is going to be an ongoing 

debate. Commissioner Sankey 

is much smarter than me and 

we have all grown to trust 

his leadership. I’m going to 

be happy with whatever 

the conference and schools 

decide. It is going to be fun to 

watch, and call. 


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Here’s how Sanford Stadium 

got its fabled hedges … 

Gov. Lamartine Griffin Hardman was a progressive but stern governor. 

In 1929 he decreed no vehicles of the University of Georgia should 

leave Clarke County. Under normal circumstances, that’d be an easy 

rule to follow. But circumstances weren’t normal when President 

Steadman V. Sanford was determined to unveil “the best football stadium in 

Dixie” that fall. The Bulldogs were welcoming Yale to help christen the new 

gridiron in the valley between the north and south campuses. 

Circumstances got more complicated when an Atlanta 

donor called with a gift of privet Ligustrum—hedges to 

ring the stadium’s field. That’s when President Sanford hit 

upon a scheme that might not invoke the governor’s ire. 

He involved the governor’s son, Lamartine Griffin Hardman 

Jr., who was a UGA student. And since the university’s fleet 

was limited, and the biggest truck belonged to the ROTC 

department, Henri Leon (Sarge) Farmer was recruited to 

guide the stealth mission to and from Fulton County. 

When young Hardman and his ROTC instructor struck out 

for Atlanta, they had intentions of returning before dark. The 

truck’s headlights were on the blink. But the journey took 

longer than expected. On the return to the Classic City, the 

sun dropped. Sarge, ever prepared, pulled out a flashlight. 

He put his student behind the wheel. 

Clinging to the running board, Sarge aimed the beam toward 

Athens. That worked—for a while. Then it got darker. Army-like, 

he crawled onto the hood of the big olive-drab truck. Hanging 

on with one hand and shining the light with the other, Sarge— 

sprawled out—guided the governor’s son back into town and 

to the gate of yet-to-be-dedicated Sanford Stadium. 

Today, Lam Hardman, 

left, is a senior at Athens 

Academy, thinking 

about UGA. Beau, right, 

is a junior, studying 

accounting, at Georgia 

College and State 

University in Milledgeville. 

Workers were waiting to spade the privet into the red clay. Legend 

suggests they, too, needed flashlights to beat the deadline before the 

Oct. 12, 1929, kickoff. 

No one knows whether Gov. Hardman ever yelped, but he was in the 

50-yard line seats—along with eight other Southern governors—to see 

the Bulldogs bite Yale, 15-0, between the hedges. 

There is more than one version of this story, but before the governor’s 

grandson, Lam Hardman III, died, this is how he retold it. I’ve been 

carrying Lam’s story around for 30 years. And then it hit me—the greatgrandsons 

of Sarge Farmer and L.G. Hardman Jr. live in Athens. 

With the help of their mothers, Catherine Hardman and Rebecca 

Farmer, Lamartine G. (Lam) Hardman V, Henri Leon (Beau) Farmer IV and 

I took a trip to Sanford Stadium to touch the hedges. That was in 2013. 

Lam was 7, and Beau was 9. For 50 minutes, between the hedges, I was 

younger than 10, too. The three of us imagined the roar of 95,000. 

As I was looking at the privet Ligustrum, I flashed back 

to 1996. Vince Dooley was on the phone. “The Olympics 

are coming,” he said. “If you want some of the hedges, you 

best get on over here.” 

Years later, I bragged to Coach Dooley how well my 

hedges were doing. He trimmed my pride, adding, “I don’t 

want to hurt your feelings, but you can’t kill privet hedge.” 

The iconic football coach—turned green thumb—was 

right. Privet is an invasive-like weed. Not only will it take 

over the farm; it will take over the imagination of millions 

in the Bulldog Nation. Followers of the Red and Black 

believe there’s something magic about playing “between 

the hedges.” 

Just ask Fran Tarkenton, Herschel Walker or Stetson 

Bennett IV. 

You can’t kill privet Ligustrum. 

And you can’t kill the legend of how the hedges got to 

Sanford Stadium. 

Just ask Henri Leon Farmer IV or Lamartine Griffin 

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Perrilliat, Justin Fuller, David Bolden; (back) Jarrod Floyd, John Clayton, Jay Slaughter, Jeremy Thornton, 

Brad Danowski, Jack Tribble 

PHOTO BY: VANCE LEAVY/BI 


GEORGIA GIRLS 

SOCIAL 

3. 

Georgia Girls 

AMY CHANDLER 

Cheri Leavy’s rapport with her favorite tastemakers and 

UGA Alumnae brings you plenty of doggone good inspiration! 

Foundation: 

NAME: Amy Chandler 

FAMILY: Wife of Brent Chandler, Mother of 

Brent and James and Daughter of Bob and Nell 

Chambers (1) 

HOMETOWN: Athens, Georgia 

CURRENT TOWN: Athens, Georgia 

WHAT YEARS AT UGA: 1988-1991 

School/Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in 

Art/Art Education from Franklin College of Arts & 

Sciences 

PROFESSION: As a seasoned corporate recruiter 

with over two decades of experience, my career has 

been devoted to elevating the fashion industry’s workforce. My 

journey has led me to collaborate with esteemed companies like 

Gap Inc. and URBN. Currently, I am at Designer Brands, where I 

am instrumental in building top-tier teams for buying, marketing, 

and merchandise planning and allocation roles. 

Inspo: 

BOOK: Colleen Hoover’s narratives captivate me, but “The Silent 

Patient” by Alex Michaelides stands out as my all-time favorite. (2) 

MAGAZINE: My affinity for Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar 

began at 13, a tradition for my love of their September 

issues; an acknowledgement to my teenage years with 

1. 

Seventeen magazine’s back-toschool 

edition-it was the best! 

PODCAST: Honestly, I have 

yet to join the Podcast trend, 

but I have been making a list 

to check out: Journey to There, 

Fashion Crimes, Smartless and 

Wiser than Me. 

BLOG: Le CATCH - Marlien 

Rentmeester, a former Condé Nast 

fashion editor, shares her fashion habits. 

INSTAGRAM: I love following my friends 

and family near and far as well as, connecting 

with my children’s friends. Plus, who doesn’t love all the 

spontaneous shopping finds? 

BRAND: I love denim and some of my 

favorite brands are-Mother, J Brand, 

AGOLDE. 

FASHION DESIGNER: I admire those 

who merge fashion with art, such as 

Alexander McQueen, Isabel Marant, Stella 

McCartney, and Coco Chanel. 

INTERIOR DESIGNER: I love Kelly 

Wearstler-a great way to get to know her 

style is watching Kelly Wearstler Teaches 

Interior Design: Master Class 

2. 


4. 

SHOPS: Monkees, Athens Interiors 

Market, Heery’s, Appointments at 

Five, R Wood Studio. 

ATHENS/CAMPUS LANDMARK: 

The Jackson Street Building (formerly 

known as the Lamar Dodd Art 

Building) - I spent many long days 

and nights in the most creative 

place on campus. I love the unique 

architecture and style which is the 

same today, even though the name 

of the building has changed. (4) 

MEMORY WHILE IN SCHOOL: 

Chi O and Sigma Chi Tug of War 

during Derby Days at Legion Field. 

PROFESSOR/CLASS: Dr Robert Nix/ 

Photography-I still have my pinhole 

camera that I made in his class in 

1988. I was so fortunate to have him 

as my advisor/professor and am 

forever grateful for his mentorship. 

GAMEDAY RITUAL/PLAN: My 

absolute favorite is to make tailgate 

appetizers and sit by the fire 

watching the game on tv in comfy 

clothes with family and friends. I also 

love to have lunch in Five Points then 

walk to the tailgate. The energy is 

palpable, and the joy of the fans is 

contagious. 

TAILGATE RECIPE: My mom made 

these when we were growing up and 

they are still my favorites! 

Poppy Seed Ham and Cheese Sliders: 

CHEF: Marion and Matt Marvel’s culinary 

expertise makes their home my go-to for 

birthday celebrations, offering the best steak, 

salad, and ‘badow’ bites. 

HISTORICAL FIGURE: Dolley Madison (I even 

named a cat after her) -she was responsible for 

defining the role of the President’s wife known 

much later as the “first lady”. She also assisted in 

decorating the White House. (3) 

QUOTE: 

““It’s all about 

delivery” - a belief in the power of 

communication combined with meaning and love. 

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Eclectic, creative energy, passionate, home. 

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Brusters. 


Ingredients: 

¾ lb sliced deli ham 

12 Hawaiian slider buns 

24 slices of Swiss cheese 

½ cup melted butter 

2 tbsp Durkee’s mustard 

1 tbsp poppy seeds 

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 

Salt and pepper to taste 

Instructions: 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) 

and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking 

dish with cooking spray. 

2. Slice the slider buns in half 

horizontally, retaining their 

connected form, and place the 

bottom half in the baking dish. 

3. Layer with half the cheese, then the 

ham, followed by the remaining cheese. 

4. In a bowl, combine melted butter, 

Durkee’s mustard, poppy seeds, 

Worcestershire sauce, salt, and 

pepper. Brush this mixture over the 

bun tops, allowing any excess to coat 

the sandwiches. 

5. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 

for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 

an additional 10 minutes until golden. 

6. Serve hot and enjoy on game day. 

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FAMILY: Wife Kelly, children : Cooper (girl, 7) 

Walter (5) Jack (1) 

HOME TOWN: Savannah, Georgia 

CURRENT TOWN: Saint Simons Island, 

Georgia 


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Banded Clovis - Tyler Childers 

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Stranglehold - Ted Nugent 

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SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. – A most 

extraordinary couple lives in this affluent 

mountain town where spring flowers 

and autumn leaves offer inspiration that 

would captivate daydreamers, sentimentalists, 

Pollyanna’s, artists, and poets. 

It, in fact, is noted for the best in year-round 

living, but in spring and fall, its rarefied air peaks to 

bring about a splendor that is unsurpassed. It was 

the perfect setting for Rachel and Joe Decosimo 

to raise their nine children in an environment that 

connected with faith, hope and charity, 

The “Sound of Music” could have been filmed 

here. The Golden Rule could have been authored 

from the Cumberland Plateau, serene and scenic. 

Nature is respected here without pause and 

without retreat. 

I have been invited for a respite with the 

Decosimo clan hierarchy and to hear the story 

of how they met and how they flourished in a 

time when guns were for police, the military, and 

for hunting; school systems were not broken, 

politicians were respected, and newspapers 

flourished. 

Let’s get ahead of ourselves for a moment and 

capsule the lives of Joe and Rachel. They met, fell 

in love at first sight, married and lived happily ever 

after, a storybook narrative, which is as rare as a 

fox hound on a quail hunt. Today, he is 98, and she 

will be 97 in December. 

Their days are filled with love and laughter, an 

entrenched family tradition. Rachel spent her 

career teaching art while Joe, who, following 

marriage to Rachael, received an MBA from 

Northwestern. They subsequently settled in 

Chattanooga where Joe developed the biggest 

CPA firm in the state of Tennessee, employing over 

300 people. The Decosimo’s have always been 

passionate UGA alumni. 

“Rachel and Joe Decosimo are a wonderful 

couple,” says Greg Daniels, long time Georgia 

official. “As a UGA fundraiser, I always enjoyed 

spending time with them. The receptions they 

hosted for us in Tennessee introduced us to 

several generous Georgia supporters. Their love 

and support of our University has lasted for many 

years, and this institution holds a very special 

place in their hearts.” 

Between the bookends of their long and 

remarkable lives, a heartwarming story thrives 

and will never lose its luster; it will never become 

boring or dull. It will always bring about uplifting 

respect, affection, and unending awe. 

The chronicling of the script will remain an 

enduring enlightenment of what is, perhaps, 

the greatest love story ever told in University of 

Georgia annals. 

Rachel Sharp was a beautiful, talented artist 

from Chattanooga when she was awarded a 

scholarship to Georgia to study art under the 

legendary Lamar Dodd, renowned artist, and 

longtime head of the UGA Art Department. 

Joe Decosimo, was the son of an Italian 

immigrant who had settled in a town near 

Pittsburg, becoming a coal miner. Joe joined the 

U.S. Navy and was stationed in Athens before 

being assigned for duty in the Pacific aboard the 

USS Massachusetts. He played saxophone and 

trombone in the band, which was why he was 

sent to Athens, initially. The Navy School in Athens 

had a band, which was not the case at all Navy 

installations. After the war, he returned to Athens 

with which he was smitten on his first stay in what 

was to become known as the Classic City. 

When Joe was discharged from the Navy, he 

hitchhiked to Athens and sought to enroll at 

UGA but was denied. A local lady Utha Smith, 

with whom he boarded when he arrived the first 

time, took him to see the legendary Dean of Men, 

William Tate, who explained that there were no 

dorm rooms available for any more students. 

Returning servicemen, benefitting from the “G.I. 

Bill,” had taken every available room in the town. 

“He will live at the Smith house,” she pointedly 

told the colorful dean who allowed Joe to enroll. 

Good Karma would continue to follow Joe, but 

never so dramatically as it did when he showed 

up in French class a few days later. 

That is when Rachel Sharp saw him for the first 

time. He was Catholic and she was Protestant, 

but love won out and nothing, but good news 

has followed them all the days of their lives. “Joe’s 

chiseled Italian profile caught the artist eye of 

my mother, and Rachel’s Southern belle charm 

immediately captivated the young veteran,” Tom, 

a son says. 

As we sat and reminisced with Tom, Fred, and 

Rosie, three of the Decosimo’s offspring, along 

with a family friend, Stephen Covington, who lives 

across the street from us in Athens, there was a 

stunning portrait that simply overwhelmed your 

emotions. It was Rachel’s self-portrait which she 

painted for her fiancé after meeting him in French 

class in 1946. (An interesting vignette came out of 

their enrolling in French. Joe had a French mother 

and an Italian father and said that he learned to 

pray in French and “cuss” in Italian.) 

When the esteemed art professor, Lamar Dodd, 

saw Rachel’s self-portrait, he was infatuated 

instantly and suggested that she allow the 

abstract painting to be placed in an upcoming 

auction to raise money for the art school. “My 

mother, acting on her sense of duty, acceded 

to Mr. Dodd’s request,” Tom says. “Mr. Dodd had 

specifically chosen my mother’s self-portrait 

because he knew who the buyer would be 

— Alfred H. Holbrook, the art department’s 

benefactor. The New York attorney had selected 

UGA, as his beneficiary, after an extensive search 

‘because he had found more evidence of genuine 

art culture in Athens than any university he 

had visited in the South.’ Mr. Holbrook bought 

the painting, and it was hung in a place of 

prominence in his Athens’ home.” 

Years later, Tom, a freshman at UGA, called on 

the aging Alfred Holbrook, with the objective of 

getting the painting back into the hands of the 

Decosimo family. This was 1973, and Holbrook 

was then 98 years old. Holbrook explained that he 

would be 99 in November of that year and did not 

expect to live much longer. “He further explained 

that upon his death, my father would be notified 

and for a contribution to the Art School, the 

painting would be his.” 

If there is an unforgettable story, this one ranks 

with the best. Long may it live as a reminder that 

if you want classic evidence of why America was 

great, share the Joe and Rachel story with one 

and all. For sure, they are Great Dawgs and Great 

Americans. 


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COMPILED BY: CAROLINE CHAMPION 

NAME: Brian Thomas 

FAMILY: Wife, Kathy, children Kaylyn (27), Kristina Thomas Larsen 

(25), Bradley, and Bryce (24), and Wally Butts our 4-year-old Bulldog 

who is named after the late UGA Head Coach Wally Butts. Wally’s 

our second Bulldog, our first was named Zeke after UGA great Zeke 

Bratkowski. 

We have five UGA graduates in our family, Kathy BSED ’88, Kristina ABJ 

‘20, Bradley BBA Finance & Management ’21, Bryce BBA Finance ’21. 

Bradley is currently attending UGA Law (2L), and our oldest, Kaylyn, 

was a student athlete (Swimming) at Georgia Southern University; BS 

in Sports Management in ’18. 

HOMETOWN: Lilburn, Georgia 

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SCHOOL/DEGREE: Terry College of Business/BBA ’88 

PROFESSION: Area Vice President, McKesson; Community Pharmacy 

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ACCOLADES: Terry College of Business Board of Alumni, Phi Gamma 

Delta, Chair; Board of Chapter Advisors, Gridiron, Third place Shot Put; Region 

4A Meet -Track & Field (Parkview High School) 

WHAT LIFE LESSONS DID YOU LEARN WHILE AT UGA? 

So many, but the two that resonate the most with me are the 

importance of choosing your friends wisely and the fact you cannot 

“judge a book by its cover.” My involvement in the Fraternity of Phi 

Gamma Delta, without a doubt, changed the course and trajectory 

of my life. The friendships I built as an undergraduate brother are still 

strong today and they’ve helped me become a better friend, husband, 

father, and mentor. Secondly, growing up in Lilburn, Georgia in the 

late 70s and early 80s, didn’t offer a lot of diversity of thought or 

background. It was a great place to grow up but when I arrived at UGA 

I was prone to judging a book by its cover too frequently, when I left 

UGA I realized doing so was a mistake. 

‌WHAT PROFESSOR DID YOU MOST ADMIRE? 

Dr. James Cox – Management professor, for his passion in teaching 

the “theory of constraints” as it relates to operations and production 

management and for sparking my interest in leading teams to 

overcome them. 

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR GREATEST 

ACHIEVEMENT? 

Without a doubt my marriage and my family. Kathy and I have been 

married 34 years and moved six times in 18 years along the way. We’ve 

been blessed with four children – we were married seven years before 

we had our first (Kaylyn) and then had our second (Kristina) two years 

later and what we thought was our third just one year later but turned 

out to be third and fourth – twins! – (Bradley and Bryce). We had four 

children in three years – a blessing for sure and we finally figured out 

what was causing it. As an aside, Kristina, Bradley, and Bryce were born 

while we were living in Knoxville, Tennessee and when UT won the 

national championship. It was tough sledding for Dawg fans in those 

days. 

‌WHICH HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU MOST IDENTIFY WITH? 

Calvin Coolidge – 30th President of the United States – his quote on 

“Persistence” (Google it!) describes my view on what it takes to achieve 

anything in life. 

‌WHO ARE YOUR HEROES IN REAL LIFE? 

Teachers, like my wife Kathy, and High School coaches (like my friend 

Brett Martin) as they invest their time, and in many instances a lot of 

time, and energy via their love for the game and for the kids they are 

coaching. One of my high school football coaches, Coach Flanagan, 

challenged and motivated me in a way that brought the best out of 

me even when I thought I couldn’t get better. 

‌QUOTE TO LIVE BY: 

BRIAN THOMAS 

“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we 

must do.” Goethe 

‌WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF PERFECT HAPPINESS? 

Since Kathy and I are empty nesters, anytime our family can spend 

time together is a special time for both of us. Whether it’s an annual 

trip to the beach or a UGA game we are always reminded of how 

fortunate we are when we are all together. 

‌WHAT IS YOUR MOST MARKED CHARACTERISTIC? 

I am comfortable in my skin and always humble. 

‌WHAT DO YOU MOST VALUE IN YOUR FRIENDS? 

Honesty, humility, and loyalty. 

‌IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT YOURSELF, 

WHAT WOULD IT BE? 

I am even keeled most of the time, but I can become “overly 

passionate” when I watch the Dawgs play – particularly football 

and basketball. I admire my friend Troy Lanier and his balance of 

perspective and insight in watching the Dawgs. I am working on 

adopting his approach. It’s a work in progress…. 

‌WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE WRITERS? 

Pat Conroy – he has a unique way of telling a story that leaves you 

with the feeling you were there. 

David McCullough – author of 1776 and John Adams among others – 

exceptional historical narratives which reinforce his quote: “A nation 

that forgets its past can function no better than an individual with 

amnesia.” 

FAVE SOCIAL MEDIA AND WHO TO FOLLOW? 

I listen to Podcasts when I have the time – I like Craig Groeschel’s 

Leadership Podcast because it provides new ways of thinking about 

leading teams and challenging you as a leader. I also listen the 

Pharmacy Podcast Network as it provides relevant issues/challenges 

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GEORGIA - 30, MISSOURI - 21 

Missouri is a much better team than I had anticipated. Brady 

Cook was outstanding, and the running back, Cody Schrader, 

while only 5-9, has tree trunk legs and runs downhill with 

attitude. However, each of these backs was successful because 

of the push/protection provided by the Mizzou offensive line. 

The big guys were not intimidated by Georgia’s spot in the polls, 

the recent national championships, or the noise that swept over 

the field from the partisan fans. The Tigers showed last season in 

Columbia that they could compete toe-to-toe with the Bulldogs, 

and they brought that experience and confidence to Athens. 

Georgia was able to maintain composure in the face of 

Missouri’s effort and move on to meet its next threat (Ole Miss) 

with its undefeated record intact. Many fans were disappointed 

with the performance, as the boos that cascaded to the field in 

the first half indicated. Still, that disappointment may say more 

about an under-appreciated Tiger team than a poor performance 

by Georgia. Mizzou is a well-coached squad with several highprofile 

players and a coaching staff that has taken the Bulldogs to 

the wire for two consecutive years. Coach Smart praised Missouri 

in his postgame interview: 

“...They’re hard to defend. They do some different run game 

things that frustrated us. I don’t think we played really well. We 

played well when we had to; we had some big stops. The red 

area probably won this game for us. Those stops are big.” 

Now, the Dawgs must focus on the next rung of the 

championship ladder. Ole Miss needed a tipped field goal 

attempt as time expired to secure the victory against Texas A&M 

on Saturday in Oxford. The Rebels have lost once (to Alabama), 

but in addition to Saturday’s takedown of TAMU, the Rebs have 

a victory over LSU in a high-scoring affair (55-49) in Oxford. 

The three-game stretch to end the regular season will provide 

additional tests for the Bulldogs. Ole Miss in Athens, then UGA 

must travel to Knoxville for the final SEC game of the season. 

Additionally, there is the clean, old-fashioned hate renewal in 

Atlanta. 

This edition of Kirby’s Dawgs may not have looked as dominant 

as fans would like at this point in the season. Still, these Bulldogs 

are in the same position as their two predecessors after nine 

games. 

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MATT AND JON STINCHCOMB - HUMBLE MEN OF THE GRIDIRON! 

Growing up in the shadow of Stone 

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were football players born and bred. 

Matt, the older of the two, had God-given 

size, and for Jon, a little tough love from 

his big brother but a deep love for the 

game took them to extreme heights on the 

gridiron. 

One day playing in the yard, Matt, Jon and 

their cousin were tossing around the ball. 

They threw it over the neighboring fence 

and for young Jon, he was the guinea pig 

sent over to retrieve the ball. In sandlot 

fashion, a monster dog waited on the other 

side. Jon threw the ball back, but the other 

two just caught it and left Jon for the sharks, 

or dog in this case. Running for his life, Jon 

somehow made it out on his own without 

a scratch from the dog. “To this day, I don’t 

know how you got out of there,” said Matt. 

Although the two were competitors on 

the field, they were still brothers at heart. 

Their relationship wouldn’t end when they 

stopped living under the same roof after 

Matt graduated from Parkview High School 

in 1995. 

As Matt visited other schools in his 

recruiting process, the Classic City seemed 

to be the favorite. “Everywhere I went that 

team seemed to be playing Georgia.” Despite 

being on the other schools’ campuses, Matt 

said it was like taking an unofficial visit to an 

away Georgia game. Well, the highly-touted 

offensive lineman made his decision, and 

Athens didn’t know it, but they were getting 

a two-time All-American tackle and Hall of 

Famer. 

Jon’s recruitment went a little different. 

After seeing Matt’s success at Georgia, the 

Dawgs were interested in his little brother 

and what they could make of the younger 

Stinchcomb. Jon, however, didn’t want to 

just go to Georgia because the place fit his 

brother. He wanted to make his own name 

and find the right place for himself. Other 

schools came calling, and Jon showed 

interest, but their mother (Karen) told Jon, 

“You can visit wherever you want, but the 

only school I will drive you to is Georgia.” 

Just three years after Matt committed to 

the Bulldogs, Jon did the same, and the duo 

would share the field yet again. 

Unfortunately, Jon tore his ACL in his senior 

season of high school. He early-enrolled at 

Georgia that January of 1998 and rehabbed 

his knee. His trajectory looked like he would 

be ready for the ‘98 season and have a 

chance to earn a spot alongside his brother. 

The Georgia staff found it in Jon and the 

team’s best interest to redshirt him his first 

year in Athens. The brothers never actually 

played on the same field but still shared a 

special bond for that one year they had in 

Athens. 

Jon credits Matt as his support staff that 

got him through that tough time. “Matt 

would call me on Sunday mornings and 

ask what I was doing,” said Jon. “I would tell 

him I’m asleep in my dorm, and he would 

say, ‘Great, I’ll be there in 15 minutes.’ He 

made sure he would include me in going to 

church every week.” Jon met a pastor at the 

church they would attend, Kent Reynolds, 

and he formed a relationship with Reynolds 

unlike any one he had with someone in the 

church before. “I remember going to lunch 

with him at Inoko for the first time,” said 

Jon.”The church world was scary to me, but 

he cracked a joke about me, and I was like 

‘Woah! Can he really do that?’ We formed a 

legitimate friendship then.” Needless to say, 

despite not playing together, Matt greatly 

influenced Jon in that short year they had 

together and introduced Jon to the strength 

of his faith that they continue to grow in 

each day. 

Following both of the brothers’ times 

at Georgia, they were drafted to the NFL. 

Matt was drafted by the Oakland Raiders 

in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft. His 

professional tenure would be plagued by 

injuries as he spent time in Oakland and 

Tampa Bay with the Buccaneers. Similar to 

Jon, his faith was a huge facet of life that 

helped him get through the trying times 

of an injury. Jon was drafted in the second 

round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the New 

Orleans Saints. He would go on to be a Pro 

Bowler in 2009 and a leader on the Saints 

Super Bowl winning team that year. Jon 

would also be the Saints’ Walter Payton Man 

of the Year nominee in 2008 for his unending 

work outside the lines of the gridiron. 

All their success on the field fills up a 

wikipedia page, but the brothers are 

not jocks with no class off the field. The 

Stinchcombs are not satisfied with their 

prior accomplishments, resting on their 

prior laurels; furthermore, the two are 

involved in various charities, giving back to 

their communities, making massive ripples 

around this state, continuously working in 

the right direction. 

I first met Jon at Coach Richt’s Dawg Bowl 

where he was one of many former players to 

come out and support the event. Matt, Jon 

and David Greene hosted the “Countdown 

to Kickoff” charity event, raising money for 

various charities. They now both contribute 

to multiple charities in many forms and 

fashions. “There are other players that 

have come through Georgia, and we have 

directed our efforts toward helping those 

guys and the charities they care about,” said 

Matt. 

I asked if they thought the Baileys of 

Champ, Boss and Ron or the Stinchcombs 

were the better Georgia football brothers. 

The two in-sync said, “The Baileys 100%!” The 

two also mentioned Terrence and Robert 

Edwards as a better duo. I followed up with 

who was the better football player between 

themselves? They each said the other one 

and gave various reasons for why. It’s up 

for debate what the answer is to both of 

these arguments, but both humble brothers 

would never say themselves. They were 

studs of gridiron, but even better, humble 

men. 

For their success on the field, the 

Stinchcombs are forever remembered in 

Georgia lore. However, for their continuous 

work where they don’t seek recognition, the 

two have left a legacy upon Georgia that 

transcends both time and space ++. 

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MATT STINCHCOMB 

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OFFENSIVE PLAYER 

Ladd, McConkey -That’s right, he’s a junior folks and he’s 

one of the best receivers in the nation. Saturday against 

Missouri LADD did what we have become accustomed to 

seeing when he is on the field. Tremendous route running, 

great hands, quick moves, and the ability to always get open 

is what Ladd did for Georgia to secure a victory against a 

very tough Missouri defense. The junior from Chatsworth 

had seven catches for 95 yards and all 95 yards were 

important to seal the victory for Georgia. With our offense 

being a pass oriented offense, Ladd plays a tremendously 

important part of that equation. His health does not seem 

to be an issue right now, and we will certainly need Ladd 

for the Ole Miss game. Keep it up Ladd and maybe start 

thinking about sticking around for another year. 

DEFENSIVE PLAYER 

Jamon Dumas-Johnson - In Saturday’s game against 

Missouri, JDJ gave it his all and his left arm to boot. Suffering 

a broken left forearm at the end of the third-quarter. JDJ has 

been our leader on defense and Saturday was no different. 

He recorded seven tackles, and six solos in a tough battle 

that cost him the rest of the season. JDJ has experience that 

can’t be replaced but with his assistance in helping coach up 

players like CJ, Allen and Smael Mondon, JDJ can still be a force for the 

Bulldogs defense. It’s a tough way for the playing season to end, but he 

has the ability and opportunity to be involved in the three peat! 

SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER 

Peyton Woodring - The freshman from Louisiana, is making a name for 

himself in the state of Georgia. As kicking goes, the next kick is always 

the biggest kick. Saturday that statement held true as Peyton was put to 

the test in his first year as place kicker at the University of Georgia, with 

two attempts that would separate the Bulldogs from the Tigers in the 

fourth quarter. Peyton connected on two second-half field goals with 

his career long of 48 yards giving the Bulldogs a nine point lead in the 

fourth quarter. Our freshman kicker earned his dog bone Saturday with a 

tremendous pressure packed performance. Peyton carries a streak of 13 

field goals in a row And confidence is always the most important thing 

for a kicker to have as we move forward with each game getting bigger. 

Remember Peyton it’s all about the next kick. 

UNSUNG DAWG OF THE WEEK 

The College Football Playoff Selection Committee - The almighty 

selection committee knocked Georgia out of their first place position 

in the first College Football Playoff ranking and it helped Georgia to 

refocus and commit themselves to try to make it back to the top. It’s 

an insult to drop Georgia from any poll with a No. 1 ranking. Let’s talk 

about our streaks 24 SEC games in a row two national championships 

and an undefeated season going for three-peat. Give me a break, the 

unsung hero this week motivated Georgia to go out and dominate the 

second half and capture yet another SEC victory on their way to the 

college football playoff … if we can maintain a ranking in the top four 

… Ha, ha, ha … 

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GEORGIA - 30, MISSOURI - 21 

BY: COBY SERINA 

A look back at what decided the game between Georgia and Missouri. 

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Georgia’s defense held Luther Burden to just fifty-three yards on the 

night, which is quite impressive, given that the Tigers’ star receiver was 

averaging about 100 yards per game prior to facing Georgia. What’s 

even more impressive is that Georgia made a significant adjustment to 

mitigate Burden and his big-play ability. The Dawgs’ defense moved Kamari 

Lassiter, who traditionally plays outside corner, to the slot where he could 

personally match up with Burden. However, Lassiter couldn’t cover Burden 

the entire game. 

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In fact, a majority of Burden’s yards were allowed by 

sophomore defensive back Daylen Everette—39 to be precise—on a play 

where Mizzou caught Georgia’s defense off guard. Although 39-yard play 

occurred at a crucial moment, all credit goes to the Dawgs for not letting 

Burden heat up during the game. 

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Everyone knows Brock Bowers is gone, but with him recovering on the 

sidelines, it has made way for Chatsworth-native Ladd McConkey to 

become the new go-to in the passing game. McConkey saw eight targets 

and caught seven of them for ninety-five yards. McConkey has been 

described as one of the most impressive athletes on the team, and in his 

limited action, you can really see his talent shining through. In just five 

games back from injury, McConkey has racked up 337 yards for the season. 

He will be an essential weapon moving forward, especially when Ole Miss 

and their electric offense visit Sanford Stadium next week. 

100% 

This kind of performance may go unnoticed, but true freshman kicker 

Peyton Woodring from Lafayette, Louisiana, went three-for-three on 

field goal kicks and three for three on extra point attempts, making him 

100% on the night. Just like last year, Missouri proved to be an impressive 

opponent, losing by only nine points—credit for those nine points 

goes to Woodring. After the game in his press conference, Coach Kirby 

Smart labeled this clash against Mizzou as a ‘kicking game,’ and luckily 

for Georgia, they have one of the most talented freshman kickers in the 

country in Peyton Woodring. 

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It wasn’t by any means his best game, but junior quarterback Carson 

Beck still managed to pass for 254 yards against what appeared to be 

a stout, blitz-heavy Missouri defense. This achievement extends Beck’s 

streak to nine consecutive games with 250 passing yards, making him 

the only quarterback in SEC history to achieve that feat. Nine games of 

250 passing yards surpassed Stetson Bennett’s output from last year, 

which was four games of 250 passing yards in 2021, and Beck probably 

isn’t stopping here. Next week, Beck will face off against an Ole Miss 

secondary that has allowed an average of 228 passing yards per game, 

and the week after that, he’ll play against Tennessee, which allows an 

average of 222 passing yards. This level of production shouldn’t end 

anytime soon, and if Beck keeps it up, he may find himself in New York 

City come December. 

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other by safety Javon Bullard, that truly sealed the game. Stackhouse’s 

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In the fourth quarter, it was two interceptions on consecutive Missouri 

offensive drives, one by defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse and the 

interception got the Dawgs into field goal position, increasing their 

lead to nine points, making it a two-score game. Then Bullard’s turnover 

really sealed the deal. There were no other turnovers in the game up to 

that point, so it’s great to see Georgia’s big-time players making big-time 

plays in crucial moments. 

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We head to the second week of November with some furious races 

for several major conference battles. The two biggest games in the 

country this week are in Athens and Happy Valley. Ole Miss heads 

to Georgia and Penn State hosts Michigan. There are some big 

ones out west, as Washington and Oregon position for a possible 

rematch. 

1. GEORGIA - The Bulldogs picked up a huge 30-21 

victory over Missouri this past Saturday. Georgia is 9-0 

and has won 42 of the last 43 games. Ole Miss comes 

to Athens this week in what will be one of the Bulldogs toughest 

challenges of the season. 

2. OHIO STATE - The Buckeyes trailed at the half 

to Rutgers, but battled back, scored a defensive 

touchdown and topped the Scarlet Knights 28-16. 

Michigan State heads to the Horseshoe on Saturday as Ohio State 

tries to make it 10-0 on the year. 

3. FLORIDA STATE - The Seminoles are cooking 

at 9-0. They took care of a down Pitt team 24-7 

on Saturday. The old in-state, the first of the two, 

recommences on Saturday, as the Hurricanes come to town. 

Everything is in place for FSU. 

4. WASHINGTON - The Huskies won a 52-42 PAC-12 

shootout in the Coliseum. Michael Penix Jr. was terrific 

and running back Dillon Johnson had 256 yards and 

four touchdowns on 26 carries. Utah comes to town for a big 

showdown Saturday. 

5. MICHIGAN - The Wolverines rolled past Purdue 

41-13 and are 9-0 on the season. Of course there is 

controversy in Ann Arbor. Michigan has its second 

biggest game of the year on Saturday, as they take on Penn State 

in Happy Valley. 

6. TEXAS - The Longhorns pulled out a 33-30 thriller 

over Kansas State, an old nemesis of Texas. Kansas State 

made a run in the fourth quarter, but Texas hung on. 

The ‘Horns are now 8-1 and host the TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday. 

7. ALABAMA - The Crimson Tide won a 42-28 

shootout over LSU, scoring the final 21 points of the 

game in Tuscaloosa. Jalen Milroe had a sensational 

performance at quarterback for Bama. The Crimson Tide can clinch 

the SEC West with a win at Kentucky Saturday. 

8. OREGON - Since their heartbreaking loss to 

Washington, the Ducks have been a powerful Quack 

Attack. Oregon pounded Cal 63-19 this past Saturday 

to make it 8-1. Now the Southern Cal Trojans head to Autzen 

Stadium, where it will be rocking. 

9. OLE MISS - The Rebels won a 38-35 thriller over Texas 

A&M, hanging on in the closing seconds to improve to 8-1 

on the season. Ole Miss is having one of its best years in a 

long time, and now the Rebels take on Georgia in Athens. 

10. PENN STATE - The Nittany Lions had their best all-around 

performance of the season with an inverted score 

51-15 victory over Maryland. Now Michigan comes to 

town for a huge game. This is one the program could 

use in a big way. 

11. MISSOURI - The Tigers lost a tough one to 

Georgia in Athens 30-21. The Tigers are 7-2, and still 

have a shot at a major bowl game. It’s a big one on 

Saturday, as the Tennessee Volunteers head to Columbia. The 

Tigers are one tough football team. 

12. TENNESSEE - It was a tuneup cruise for the 

Volunteers over UConn 59-3. That was for my buddy 

Vol Fan Rob, who passed away last week. Tennessee has 

a huge battle with Missouri in Columbia on Saturday, trying to stay 

alive in the SEC East race. 

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