J.C. talks with 2021 UGA signee Kamari Lassiter about his recruitment and future as a Georgia Bulldog and breaks down the Peach Bowl win.
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On this week’s episode, I talk with 2021 4-star defensive back signee Kamari Lassiter about his recruitment and his future as a Georgia Bulldog and also I break down Georgia’s Peach Bowl victory over Cincinnati and give out the UGA Football Live offensive player of the year in part I of our season superlatives.
My top performing former Bulldogs from NFL week-17 action, including big-time games from former UGA running backs Nick Chubb and Sony Michel.
Spread vs. J.C.
I update my picks vs. the spread from the last college football weekend of the season in an attempt to beat ESPN’s Chris Fallica ‘The Bear”s record this season.
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LeCounte missed most of Georgia’s 2020 season after suffering multiple injuries in a motorcycle accident on Halloween night, but he was still named 2020 All-SEC first team by conference coaches and will go down as one of the best safeties to ever wear the Red and Black.
In his four-year career at Georgia, LeCounte totaled 44 games played, 106 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 8 interceptions, 18 passed defended, 4 forced fumbles and 6 fumble recoveries.
From the time of his commitment in 2015, to his final play as a Georgia Bulldog in this year’s Peach Bowl win, LeCounte was a Dawg through and through.
“He (LeCounte) has been so loyal to Georgia in an era when that’s not normal. It’s normal to de-commit, move here, decide late, Georgia coach Kirby Smart told reporters in December. “He committed early, he was a great player and he stayed an extra year for his senior year.”
Brooks, 40, took over as interim on Jan. 1 after Greg McGarity retired after 18 years at the helm of UGA athletics.
Brooks has been serving as deputy athletic director since 2018 and was named senior athletic director in 2020.
A Hammond, La. native, Brooks held positions as Director of Athletics at Millsaps Colleges in 2014-2015 and before that, was Assistant and Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Operations at Georgia in 2012-2014.
Several former Georgia Bulldogs tweeted their support for Brooks as the decision was made public.
Congrats to my guy @Brooks_UGA for getting the AD position at UGA! The best man for the job #GoDawgs
“From visionary and strategist to contract negotiator, fundraiser, and champion for student-athletes—the modern-day athletic director must effectively wear many hats. I am confident that Josh can wear all of these hats extraordinarily well, and I am excited to see our athletic program continue to evolve as one of the premier programs in the nation with him at the helm.”
The redshirt sophomore could have entered this year’s NFL draft.
Daniels return is absolutely huge for the Bulldogs who spent most of the season searching for an answer at quarterback before starting the USC transfer Daniels in game 7 versus Mississippi State.
Daniels went on to throw for 401 yards and 4 touchdowns in a 31-24 win over the Bulldogs from Starkville, which provided Georgia with the offensive spark it needed.
Daniels finished the season with 1,231 yards and 10 touchdowns with 2 interceptions in only four games.
Let’s see what he can do with an entire offseason to prepare under offensive coordinator Todd Monken, because the weapons that will be around Daniels next season are talented to say the least.
The Forsyth, Georgia, native is a part of the winningest senior class in Georgia football history.
In 10 games played this season Herring recorded 20 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 passes defended and 22 quarterback pressures.
Herring thanked the Bulldogs football family in his post.
“I would like to thank my family, friends, coaches, training staff, equipment managers and fans that have supported me in this journey. The memories I have created will always be with me!”
Here are the Georgia Bulldogs in the NFL Playoffs and where you can watch them play.
Georgia football has always been represented well in the National Football League and this year’s playoffs is a strong example.
Here are the ten Georgia Bulldogs that are in this year’s NFL Playoffs.
Nov 15, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) looks across the field during warmups before the game against the Houston Texans at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Nick Chubb – Cleveland Browns (11-5, Wildcard, 3rd in AFC North)
Game: Wildcard, Jan. 10 – Browns at Steelers, 8:15 p.m. ET (NBC)
Nov 12, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive end Justin Houston (50) and Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) celebrate after a win against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Justin Houston – Indianapolis Colts (11-5, Wildcard, 2nd in AFC South)
Game: Wildcard, Jan. 9 – Colts at Bills, 1:05 p.m. ET (CBS)
Nov 1, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (3) during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Rodrigo Blankenship – Indianapolis Colts.
Chicago Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith (58) plays against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Roquan Smith – Chicago Bears (8-8 ,Wildcard, 2nd in NFC North)
Game: Wildcard, Jan. 10 – Bears at Saints, 4:40 p.m. ET (CBS/Nickelodeon/Amazon Prime)
Nov 8, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Riley Ridley (88) makes a catch during pre-game at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
Riley Ridley – Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims (83) talks with head coach Matt Nagy after being flagged for unnecessary roughness in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. Wims was ejected from the game. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Javon Wims – Chicago Bears
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (54) celebrates after recovering a fumble by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Leonard Floyd – Los Angeles Rams (10-6, Wildcard, 2nd in NFC West)
Game: Wildcard, Rams at Seahawks, 4:40 p.m. ET (Fox)
NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 25: Ben Jones #60 of the Tennessee Titans tries to get his team fired up in the first half of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Nissan Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Ben Jones – Tennesse Titans (11-5, 1st in AFC South)
Game: Wildcard, Ravens at Titans, 1:05 p.m. ET (ABC)
Oct 13, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) scores during the first half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Isaiah McKenzie – Buffalo Bills (13-3, 1st in AFC East)
Game: First round bye. Divisional round scheduled for either Jan. 16 or Jan. 17, depending upon Wildcard weekend results.
Dec 29, 2019; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) and wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) celebrate on field after the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Mecole Hardman – Kansas City Chiefs (14-2, 1st AFC West)
Game: First round bye. Divisional round scheduled for either Jan. 16 or Jan. 17, depending upon Wildcard weekend results.
Here’s how UGA Twitter reacted to Jack Podlesny’s big kick that gave Georgia the Peach Bowl win over Cincinnati.
Georgia sophomore kicker Jack Podlesny is not on scholarship, but he should be after his performance in the Bulldogs 24-21 win over Cincinnati in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl.
The St. Simons Island native nailed a 37-yard kick to get help the Bulldogs get back in the game and then made the 53-yard game-winning field goal with three seconds remaining to send Georgia into the New Year with a win.
Here’s the buzz from UGA Twitter on the Dawgs Peach Bowl victory.
No. 9 Georgia found itself down 21-10 to undefeated Cincinnati at the start of the fourth quarter.
The No. 8 Bearcats wouldn’t be up long after that point. A strip-sack by Georgia linebacker Azeez Ojulari set up a quick rushing touchdown by running back Zamir White, which sparked the Bulldogs to a comeback.
Cincinnati Bearcats defensive tackle Elijah Ponder (93) tackled Georgia Bulldogs running back Zamir White (3) in the first quarter during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
Georgia Bulldogs Vs Cincinnati Bearcats Chick Fil A Peach Bowl 2020 Jan 1 2021
Sophomore kicker Jack Podlesny nailed a 37-yard field goal that made it 21-19 and another sack by Ojulari and a pass deflection by defensive back Tyrique Stevenson gave the Bulldogs offense time to setup the game-winning 53-yard field goal by Podlesny.
Georgia Bulldogs place kicker Jack Podlesny (96) kicks a field goal for the lead in the second quarter of the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. The Bearcats led 14-10 at halftime.
Cincinnati Bearcats Vs Georgia Bulldogs Peach Bowl
Here’s the buzz from UGA Twitter on the Dawgs Peach Bowl victory:
Here is the chance of a lifetime for JT Daniels to solidify his spot heading into the 2021 offseason with a big boi drive to go win the game for the dawgs
That wrecking ball wearing No. 13 might have helped his draft stock a little bit by playing today. Be it in 2021 or 2022. Still give props to @ReuseRecruiting for the Azeez “The Disease” Ojulari line he authored. “Once he catches you, you are done.” 👊
The Bearcats currently lead the Bulldogs 21-16 with 12 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, live on ESPN.
No. 9 Georgia has all sorts of troubles with No. 8 Cincinnati so far in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl.
The Bearcats held a 21-10 lead early in the fourth quarter until Georgia linebacker Azeez Ojulari sacked Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder and forced a fumble that was recovered by the Bulldogs, setting up a Zamir White touchdown run.
No. 8 Cincinnati took a quick lead in the first quarter on a 14 yard touchdown pass from Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder and now, the Bulldogs have answered with a score of their own.
