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Georgia football drops hype video ahead of home opener

Georgia football drops hype video narrated by former quarterback D.J. Shockley ahead of home opener against UAB

Georgia football has dropped a hype video narrated by former star quarterback D.J. Shockley ahead of home opener against UAB. The Georgia Bulldogs are coming off a huge win over a highly ranked and respected Clemson Tigers team.

Now, the Dawgs are returning for their first home game at Sanford Stadium of the 2021 college football season. The UAB Blazers are an underrated foe. UAB won the Conference USA championship game against Marshall last season.

Despite UAB’s solid talent level, Georgia is expected to win in convincing fashion. The 3:30 p.m. game will mark the first time Sanford Stadium has held a full capacity home crowd since the Texas A&M game on Nov. 23, 2019.

Georgia fans, let D.J. Shockley get you excited for another Saturday in Athens:

Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback D.J. Shockley says narrating the game two trailer is, “A dream come true… I love Athens and the Dawgs. I hope all you Dawg fans get pumped watching this and it gets you ready for Saturday!!”

Shockley is an Atlanta, Georgia, native. He won an SEC Championship as Georgia’s starting quarterback under coach Mark Richt in 2005. He had a brief NFL stint with the Atlanta Falcons and now covers the Falcons. He broadcasted the Falcons’ preseason and does a podcast for them.

Shockley additionally has worked as a SEC Network announcer. Now, the former Georgia star has joined FOX 5 Atlanta as a sports anchor. It’s great to see him having a successful career after football!

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SEC Network sets commentators for Georgia at Missouri

The announcers have been set for the Georgia Bulldogs at Missouri Tigers game. UGA will look to wrap up second place in the SEC East.

The announcers have been set for the Georgia Bulldogs at Missouri Tigers game. The game will be televised at on the SEC Network and is set to kickoff at noon.

Georgia shut out Missouri 27-0 in Athens last season behind an impressive effort from wide receiver George Pickens. This match-up feels different than it did earlier in the season.

Kirby Smart and the University of Georgia is coming into the game hot with quarterback JT Daniels running the offense. Missouri will be without numerous players, but has reeled off a few consecutive wins when they’ve been able to play.

The Tigers enter the game 5-3 overall and they’ve won their last three games. They won a shootout over Arkansas last week and have defeated South Carolina and Vanderbilt since their hard-fought loss to Florida.

Missouri has a new coach in Eli Drinkwitz, who comes to Columbia, Missouri, following a brief stint with Appalachian State. Drinkwitz has helped the Tigers clinch at least a third place finish in the SEC East.

The SEC Network’s Dave Neal, D.J. Shockley, and Lauren Sisler will be on the call for the SEC East game.

The Georgia Bulldogs will look to beat Missouri to further their hopes of playing in a New Year’s Six bowl game for the fourth consecutive season.

Oct 14, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb runs against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

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Dannell Ellerbe gives his Georgia football pick-up basketball starting 5

Former Georgia linebacker Dannelle Ellerbe gives his edition of the Georgia football pickup basketball starting five.

Former Georgia and NFL linebacker Dannell Ellerbe gave his response for who he thinks would be the best five Georgia football players in a pick-up basketball game.

Ellerbe was a 2nd team All-SEC caliber linebacker during his time in Athens.ย  He’s had a great career in the NFL playing for the Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints and Philadelphia Eagles.

For some background on what we’re doing…

To help get you through quarantine, we thought of a fun and creative way to entertainer our readers.

We started by compiling our own pick-up basketball team made up of current Georgia football players. But why stop there? We then reached out to a few former Bulldogs and asked them to assemble their own teams.

Related:ย Our starting five (Here)ย —ย Isaiah Wilson’s starting five (Here)ย –Mecole Hardman’s starting five (Here)

We let them draft players who played at Georgia from the time they started their careers to present day. So for Ellerbe, he was able to choose Georgia players from 2004-2020.

We asked Ellerbe to pick five Georgia football players from his time at UGA to present (2004-current) to make up a basketball team.

Here is Ellerbe’s starting five:

Point Guard: D.J. Shockley (6-1, quarterback)

Shooting Guard: Tony Taylor (6-0, linebacker)

Small Forward: Antonio Sims (6-1, safety)

Power Forward: Quentin Moses (6-5, defensive end)

Center: Leonard Pope (6-8, tight end)

Ellerbe’s squad is old-school, and may include a few names that are unfamiliar to some of our younger readers.

We all know who D.J. Shockley is. Shock at point guard was a solid pick. He has the size, athleticism and playmaking skills to run the point. Can’t ask for much more than a dual-threat, SEC Championship Game MVP quarterback to be running point guard.

At shooting guard, Ellerbe went with former Georgia linebacker Tony Taylor, who was named MVP of the 2006 Georgia Bulldogs after leading the team in tackles. At 6-foot and 235 pounds, Taylor has the strength and athleticism to be a strong guard.

For the three spot, Ellerbe went with Antonio Sims, who played safety for the Dawgs in 2005 and 2006 before transferring. A rover, Sims would have great instincts and a nose for the basketball on the court. Lockdown defender who could surprise you with his athleticism on offense.

For the big men, Ellerbe showed some love to two of the greatest to ever do it at Georgia, Quentin Moses and Leonard Pope. Both of these men were monsters in Athens and can play bully ball down low.

I especially love the Pope selection.

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Our starting five (Here)

Isaiah Wilson’s starting five (Here)

Mecole Hardman’s starting five (Here)

DJ Shockley interviews the Georgia football early-enrollees

Former Georgia Bulldog great DJ Shockley sat down with six early enrollees from the 2020 football class including Carson Beck, Justin Robinson, Kendall Milton, Jalen Kimber, Major Burns, and Warren Brinson on how they are adjusting to college life, …

Former Georgia Bulldog great DJ Shockley sat down with six early enrollees from the 2020 football class including Carson Beck, Justin Robinson, Kendall Milton, Jalen Kimber, Major Burns, and Warren Brinson on how they are adjusting to college life, what enrolling early means to their success, and a whole lot more.

To watch the interview, click here.