Tag: cfb news

Former Georgia QB Justin Fields creates petition to reinstate Big Ten football season

Former UGA QB Justin Fields, now with the Ohio State Buckeyes, created petition to reinstate the Big Ten football season amid coronavirus

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields has created an online petition to reinstate the 2020 Big Ten football season.

The former Georgia Bulldog, who transferred to Ohio State following the 2018 season, has been very vocal about his desire to play for a championship this fall with the Buckeyes.

Related: Georgia Football: COVID-19 status tracker

On Sunday morning, the Heisman hopeful created and shared an online petition that seeks to reinstate the 2020 Big Ten football season. The campaign, addressed to Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren, Big Ten university presidents, and Big Ten athletic directors, asks that the Big Ten overturn its decision to postpone the fall football season in 2020.

“We, the football players of the Big Ten, together with the fans and supporters of college football, request that the Big Ten Conference immediately reinstate the 2020 football season. Allow Big Ten players/teams to make their own choice as to whether they wish to play or opt out this fall season. Allow Big Ten players/teams who choose to opt out of playing a fall season to do so without penality or repercussion,” the petition reads.

The petition also explains why the players believe it is safe to play and why it is important to sign it.

“We want to play. We believe that safety protocols have been established and can be maintained to mitigate concerns of exposure to Covid 19. We believe that we should have the right to make decisions about what is best for our health and our future. Don’t let our hard work and sacrifice be in vain. #LetUsPlay!”

As of 12:30 pm ET Sunday, the petition has already collected over 30,000 signatures.

[vertical-gallery id=33512]

Big Ten postpones football and fall sports, 2020 CFB looking unlikely

The Big Ten announced its decision to cancel fall sports according to their official website

Georgia’s 2020 college football season may end before it even begins. With the possible upcoming season cancellation or postponement (into spring of 2021).

The Big Ten announced its decision to cancel fall sports according to their official website. The Big Ten is the first Power Five conference to do so.

The Big Ten Conference announced the postponement of the 2020-21 fall sports season, including all regular-season contests and Big Ten Championships and Tournaments, due to ongoing health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vast amounts of students are returning to campus and COVID cases remain high in the United States. College football would be excessively difficult and expensive to put in a bubble, so the risk for athletes and coaches would be too high for the Big Ten to justify a season.

The news came out yesterday, but it wasn’t official. Numerous notable players and coaches are protesting the decision.

It’s a depressing day for college football fans across the nation. Fans should anticipate other Power Five conferences joining in. The Pac-12 should be the next domino to fall.

The SEC is expected to be most resistant to cancelling or postponing the season. Without the Big Ten, it is tough to imagine that there will be a football season this year.

[lawrence-auto-related count=1]

Apr 13, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields and coach Corey Dennis during the first half of the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium. Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Big Ten football season canceled, CFB season in doubt

Georgia Bulldogs football may have to cancel the upcoming college football season. The Big Ten voted to cancel fall sports.

Georgia Bulldogs football may be in jeopardy of losing the 2020 college football season due to cancellation. With the Big Ten voting to cancel fall sports, college football is a matter of days from being cancelled or postponed at a minimum.

Students are returning to campus and COVID cases are still high in the United States. It isn’t a good recipe for a college football season unfortunately.

According to the Detroit Free Press, the Big Ten has elected to cancel fall sports including the beloved college football season.

The Big Ten has voted to cancel the 2020 college football season in a historic move that stems from concerns related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, multiple people with knowledge of the decision confirmed to the Free Press.

The sources requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the decision. A formal announcement is expected to Tuesday, the sources said.

The presidents voted, 12-2, Sunday to end the fall sports in the conference.

It’s a sad day for college football fans. It is only a matter of time until another conference joins the Big Ten. The Big Ten is joining the MAC in cancelling the fall football season.

The SEC is anticipated to be most resistant to cancelling the season.

[lawrence-auto-related count=1]

Dec 28, 2019; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Olave catches a pass for a touchdown against the Clemson Tigers.. Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

PFF: Georgia QB Jamie Newman No. 1 among Power 5 in TDs versus the blitz

PFF released a stat which lists new Georgia QB Jamie Newman as the No. 1 in TDs versus the blitz among power 5 QBs. Read our analysis here!

Pro Football Focus (PFF) recently released a graphic showing Wake Forest transfer quarterback, new Georgia signal caller Jamie Newman as first among all power five quarterbacks in touchdowns versus the blitz.

It seems as if every month we learn of a new stat that shows Newman as one of the top quarterbacks returning for the 2020 college football season.

Early this year, PFF listed Newman as the No. 3 returning quarterback in college football behind Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Ohio State’s Justin Fields and rated Newman as the highest graded passer on throws of 30 yards or more.

What we’ve learned from these advanced stats from PFF is that Newman is not only a 500 yard rusher, but he’s also got a cannon for an arm, which he’s not afraid to let loose with pressure in his face.

With star receiver George Pickens on the outside and running backs Zamir White and James Cook out of the backfield, Newman should have every opportunity to stretch the field in Georgia’s 2020 offense.

Of course, there are still some remaining questions about the offensive line rebuild and new offensive coordinator Todd Monken’s system translating, but there is no questioning the quality in talent that coach Kirby Smart and staff have put together on this offense for 2020.

 

2020 CFB season countdown: 39 days until Georgia football

Join us as we count down the days until Georgia is scheduled to kick off in Atlanta!

Just because Virginia will not be playing Georgia on Sept. 7 doesn’t mean the Bulldogs won’t be facing anyone in Atlanta for the Chick-fil-A Kick Off game. Therefore, we are keeping to our original countdown.

There are 39 days until Georgia is scheduled to kick off in Atlanta.

Former Georgia defensive back, No. 39, Corey Moore (2011-2014) appeared in 50 games over his career in Athens. From Griffin, Georgia, the former 4-star recruit was rated as the No. 4 safety in the 2011 recruiting class. At Georgia, Moore totaled 76 tackles, 2 interceptions, three pass breakups and one sack and was a defensive leader of Georgia’s 2014 team that finished 10-3.

Moore went undrafted in 2014, but signed with the NFL’s  Houston Texans in 2015 where he played three seasons before playing for the Indianapolis Colts in 2018. Moore is currently a member of the Ottawa Redblacks of the CFL.

Georgia football play of the day

Watch the Georgia football play of the day here!

It’s Tuesday, July 28 and today’s play of the day comes from Georgia at Tennessee in 2013.

No. 6 Georgia was a 14-point favorite when they arrived in Knoxville, Tennessee to face the un-ranked Volunteers. However, the Bulldogs faced an uphill battle when they lost four starting players to injury during the game. Running back Keith Marshall, wide receiver Michael Bennett, wide receiver Justin Scott-Wesley and punter Collin Barber all suffered game-ending injuries. Still, the Bulldogs, led by the SEC’s all-time leading passer, Aaron Murray, found themselves down one score with only eight seconds left.

Watch what happened next here:

 

The Bulldogs left Rocky Top with a 34-31 win. The Volunteers received the opening overtime possession, but fumbled into the end zone. Georgia’s Marshall Morgan hit the game-winning 42-yard field goal for the win.

Georgia football play of the day

Watch the Georgia football play of the day.

It’s Friday, July 24 and today’s play of the day comes from the book of clean old fashioned hate – Georgia versus Georgia Tech in 2013.

One of the most exciting games of the classic series, the 2013 matchup featured 75 points and a walk-off touchdown in the second overtime. Georgia star running back Todd Gurley had a monster game, scoring three touchdowns, two of those in overtime.

After Tech’s turnover on downs, it was Georgia’s turn in the second overtime – any points would win the game for the Bulldogs.

First-and-10 from Georgia Tech’s 25-yard-line, Gurley takes an inside hand-off and beats the defense to the end zone for the score and the Georgia win.

Watch it here:

 

 

College Football News ranks SEC head coaches: Where’s Kirby Smart?

College Football News ranked the top SEC head coaches. Where is Georgia football’s Kirby Smart?

Pete Fiutak of College Football News recently released a list ranking the SEC head coaches heading into the 2020 season.

Checking in at No. 3 on the list is Georgia’s Kirby Smart, who trails only Nick Saban (1) and Ed Orgeron (2).

At No. 4 is Dan Mullen and at No. 5 is Gus Malzahn.

As much as I’d love for Smart to be in that No. 2 spot, I do not disagree with Fiutak here.

Smart’s time will come, and within the next five years he may very well occupy that No. 1 spot.

For now, he’s sitting at No. 3 on Fiutak’s list, likely right on the verge of taking over that No. 2 ranking. As long as he keeps winning the SEC East, beating rivals and putting his team in striking distance for the College Football Playoff…he’ll be considered a top-five coach in America.

Orgeron or Smart at No. 2 was likely a somewhat difficult decision. Fiutak went with Coach O since he accomplished something Kirby hasn’t yet, a national championship.

I’ve heard it all – “Anyone could win with that roster.”

Sure, Smart probably would have won it with that roster LSU had last year. But, at the end of the day, he didn’t have that roster. No other way around it.

Also, how can you not love Coach O?

As for Saban, there’s no arguing that one.

Georgia football play of the day

Watch the Georgia football play of the day here!

It’s Thursday, July 16 and today’s play of the day comes from Georgia versus Tennessee in 2006.

The contest featured No. 13 Tennessee at No. 10 Georgia. The Vols led 38-27 early in the fourth quarter when Georgia running back and team captain  Thomas Brown took a Tennessee kickoff 99 yards to the end zone to get the Bulldogs back in the game.

Watch it here :

You might want to turn the volume up for this one!

 

Due to a strong offensive performance, the Vols were able to hang on for the win – 51-33 – but Brown’s kick return really set the Sanford crowd on fire!

2020 CFB season countdown: 55 days until Georgia football

Join us as we count down the days until Georgia kicks off Sept. 7!

There are 55 days until Georgia is scheduled to kick off versus Virginia in Atlanta on Sept. 7.

Georgia guard, No. 55, Trey Hill, from Warner Robins, Georgia, started at center all 14 games for the Bulldogs in 2019. The former four-star prospect was named to the AP All-SEC Second Team and was co-winner of Offensive Most Improved Player award, given at the team’s postseason awards gala.

Pro Football Focus noted that during Hill’s 433 pass block snaps in 2019, he allowed only two quarterback pressures.