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4-star WR Isaiah Bond names top schools, sets commitment date

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top three schools for blazing fast four-star wide receiver recruit Isaiah Bond.

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top three schools for blazing fast four-star wide receiver recruit Isaiah Bond.

Georgia football has the nation’s top-ranked class of 2022. Kirby Smart and Georgia already have 24 commitments in the class. The Dawgs’ top rival, Florida, which recently fired Dan Mullen and hired Billy Napier, has the No. 40 recruiting class.

In March, the Georgia Bulldogs extended a scholarship offer to Isaiah Bond. Bond won a state championship in 2020 with Buford High School.

He puts Georgia, Florida and Alabama in his top three schools. Bond was previously committed to Florida when Dan Mullen was the Gators’ head coach.

Bond is a four-star recruit who ranks as the nation’s No. 86 overall player and as the No. 2 athlete in the class of 2022, according to 247Sports. Bond ranked as the eighth-best recruit in Georgia.

The Buford star runs a fast time 10.48 in the 100 meters, so he certainly has elite speed. In football, Bond plays defensive back and wide receiver for Buford.

Bond locked in his commitment date of Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. EST.

Bond is an impressive track athlete. He’s one of the best in Georgia. Here’s Bond’s 10.48 performance in the 100 meters.

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DT Shone Washington commits to UGA over Florida

The Georgia Bulldogs have added a commitment from defensive tackle recruit Shone Washington

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The Georgia Bulldogs have added a commitment from defensive tackle recruit Shone Washington. Washington is ranked as a three-star defensive lineman and is a member of the class of 2022.

Washington has received interest from USC, Alabama, Texas A&M, Florida, LSU, and more. Washington originally committed to the in-state LSU Tigers, but later backed off his decision.

Shone Washington announced his commitment to Georgia over Florida via Twitter:

The three-star defensive tackle prospect will be planning to enroll at UGA early and will sign with the Dawgs on Dec. 15. Washington is Kirby Smart and Georgia’s 24th commitment in the class of 2022. UGA has the No. 1-rated class of 2022 in the country.

Georgia has commitments from four defensive linemen in the class of 2022, so they are likely set at the position unless there is a decommitment.

Sedrick Van Pran, a former four-star center and UGA sophomore from the class of 2020, went to Warren Easton High School, which is the same high school as Shone Washington in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Washington sat out the 2019 high school season due to transfer rules. Washington has impressive size at 6-foot-3, 300 pounds.

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USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll released: Where is Georgia after week 3?

Georgia dominated South Carolina, Alabama struggled with Florida. Where did the Bulldogs land in this week’s coaches poll?

Georgia dominated South Carolina 40-13 in the SEC opener on Saturday night. The Gamecocks’ only touchdown came in garbage time with backups on the field.

Quarterback J.T. Daniels made his return from a core injury and looked great, completing 23 of 31 passes for 303 yards with three touchdowns and an interception.

The Bulldogs’ defense looked just as good as advertised. If it weren’t for that late South Carolina touchdown in the sea of Georgia reserve players, UGA still wouldn’t have allowed a score this season.

Sep 18, 2021; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Quay Walker (middle) celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia recorded three sacks, one interception and a forced fumble in the win in Athens.

It’s reasonable to think the Bulldogs’ deserve a shot at the No. 1 spot in the country due to win over Clemson and the dominant performance versus South Carolina on top of Alabama’s struggle with Florida in Gainesville.

Dawg fans will have to wait, though, as the top-four remain the same headed into week-four.

Full USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll:

Rank Team Record Points Change
1 Alabama 3-0 1,616 –
2 Georgia 3-0 1,558 –
3 Oklahoma 3-0 1,429 –
4 Oregon 3-0 1,427 –
5 Texas A&M 3-0 1,283 –
6 Iowa 3-0 1,263 +1
7 Clemson 2-1 1,166 -1
8 Penn State 3-0 1,130 +4
9 Cincinnati 3-0 1,125 -1
10 Notre Dame 3-0 1,048 –
11 Ohio State 2-1 989 –
12 Florida 2-1 983 -3
13 Ole Miss 3-0 759 +3
14 Iowa State 2-1 700 –
15 Wisconsin 1-1 589 +2
16 BYU 3-0 504 +7
17 Coastal Carolina 3-0 500 +1
18 Arkansas 3-0 474 +6
19 Michigan 3-0 423 +6
20 North Carolina 2-1 411 -1
21 Michigan State 3-0 344 +8
22 Oklahoma State 3-0 300 -3
23 Auburn 2-1 171 -3
24 UCLA 2-1 170 -11
25 Fresno State 3-1 85 +16

Schools dropped out:

No. 15 Virginia Tech; No. 21 Arizona State.

Others receiving votes:

Liberty 80; Kentucky 69; Texas Christian 50; Virginia Tech 49; Texas 42; Southern California 41; San Diego State 41; Kansas State 40; Memphis 27; Boston College 27; Maryland 26; Arizona State 26; Louisiana State 25; Wake Forest 22; West Virginia 19; UL Lafayette 17; Baylor 13; Army 12; Southern Methodist 8; Nevada 7; Stanford 6; Central Florida 6; Utah State 2; Tennessee 2; Rutgers 2; Texas-San Antonio 1; Miami 1.

Former UGA star K Rodrigo Blankenship beats out Florida alum for Colts kicking job

Rodrigo will return as the Indianapolis Colts’ starting kicker.

For Georgia fans, any win over the Florida Gators is worth celebrating , even though the Bulldogs are use to being in the win column, going 3-1 over Florida in the last four years.

Former Georgia star kicker Rodrigo ‘Hot-rod’ Blankenship just got one of those wins, beating out former Florida Gator Eddy Piñeiro to win the Indianapolis Colts’ kicking duties, per NFL insider Adam Schefter.

Blankenship was the favorite to do so after a fantastic rookie season where he finished fifth in the NFL in field goals made (32) with an 86.5% field goal percentage and this wild game-winner versus the Packers.

Not bad for an undrafted free agent.

Sep 21, 2019; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs place kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (98) celebrates with offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer (69) after a field goal against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the third quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia fans remember the Marietta, Ga., native most for his stylish goggles and some big time kicks. There is probably none bigger than this kick versus Oklahoma in the 2018 Rose Bowl, which set the historic bowl’s record for the longest field goal ever at 55-yards.

You can catch Rodrigo and the Colts in their final preseason game versus the Lions on Friday at 7:00 p.m.

SEC media days: Day one – Greg Sankey, Florida Gators, LSU, and South Carolina

Here’s what Auburn fans can look for on the first day of SEC media days.

It is finally here. The unofficial start to the college football season is here as SEC media days kick off in Hoover.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey will start the week by discussing the latest things happening throughout the conference. He usually chimes in on tweaks coming to the technology used around the game that ranges from player safety to changes in officiating procedure.

The Florida Gators will be represented by head coach Dan Mullen, senior defensive linemen Zach Carter, and senior linebacker Ventrell Miller.

The LSU Tigers will be lead by head coach Ed Orgeron, senior offensive tackle Austin Deculus, and junior defensive back Derek Stingley Jr.

The South Carolina Gamecocks will be showcasing new head coach Shane Beamer, senior defensive end Kingsley Enagbare, and senior tight end Nick Muse.

Auburn will play two of these teams this year. Here are some potential questions that may be brought up that pertain to Auburn.

Watch: Georgia football CB commit locks down Florida WR commit in camp drill

Watch: Georgia football CB commit locks down Florida WR commit in camp drill

Georgia football commit Marquis-Groves Killebrew got his first win against the Florida Gators with a great rep against Florida receiver commit Isaiah Bond during a drill at the Five-Star Challenge Rivals camp in Atlanta.

Killebrew did a great job of keeping the speedy Bond on the sideline and was able to track the ball and close with the interception.

 

 

Bond, a four-star prospect out of Buford High School in Buford, Ga., is rated as the No. 22 athlete in the country and the No. 31 player in the state of Georgia in the 2022 recruiting class. Bond is also a track star. He won the Georgia AAAAAA 100 and 200 meter championships this year as a junior.

Marquis Groves-Killebrew has been committed to the Bulldogs since May. The All-American Bowl invitee has been turning heads at camps this summer. The four-star prospect, out of Brookwood High School in Snellville, Ga., is rated as the No. 11 cornerback in the country, the No. 10 player in Georgia and the No. 90 overall recruit.

It’s safe to say these two will see plenty of each other in the future.

Check out some of Killebrew’s highlights here.

 

Georgia vs. Florida kickoff time, TV network announced

Game time has been announced for Georgia football vs. Florida, The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.

Kickoff time has been announced for the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. Georgia versus Florida will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS Network as usual.

The winner of the SEC East’s super bowl has won the division each of the last six years. Florida grabbed a win last year, ending the Bulldogs three-year win streak. It was coach Kirby Smart’s first loss to the Gators in his Georgia tenure.

The game will take place once again at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida, the home of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, who have announced intentions for full capacity attendance in the fall. In 2020, the Georgia-Florida matchup was held at a 25% capacity,

Florida lost much of its production to the NFL draft, including signal-caller Kyle Trask. Still, the Gators will be a top-25 team and will face a loaded Georgia squad with playoff aspirations.

Buford, Georgia WR makes college decision

Georgia football and Florida Gators were duking it out for WR Isaiah Bond. Where did he commit?

The Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators were both looking to land a commitment from 3-star 2022 wide receiver Isaiah Bond on Mother’s Day.

It was Florida that prevailed, securing a commitment from the Buford native, who ranks as the No. 571 prospect on the 247Sports Composite.

Bond announced his decision on Twitter.

Back in March, the Georgia Bulldogs extended a scholarship offer to Bond. Bond won a state championship in 2020 with Buford High School (Buford, Georgia).

Despite missing out on Bond, Georgia still has the nation’s top-ranked recruiting class for the 2022 cycle. Kirby Smart has commitments from eight 4-stars and three 5-stars.

Florida holds the No. 23 ranked class, per 247Sports.

Georgia, Florida seeking commitment from Buford WR

The Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators are among the top schools vying for a commitment from three-star wide receiver prospect Isaiah Bond.

The Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators are among the top schools vying for a commitment from three-star wide receiver and cornerback prospect Isaiah Bond.

Georgia football has the nation’s No. 1 ranked 2022 recruiting class with 12 commitments. The Dawg’s top rival, Florida, has the No. 24 rated recruiting class in the country.

The Gators have plenty of time to improve their ranking, but they need to add more than five commitments.

Back in March, the Georgia Bulldogs extended a scholarship offer to athlete Bond. Bond won a state championship in 2020 with Buford High School (Buford, Georgia).

Later, Bond ranked Georgia, Alabama, Miami, Wisconsin, and Pittsburgh in his top five schools.

Where will the talented defensive back play college football? 247Sports projects Bond to end up with the Florida Gators, despite not putting them among his top five.

Bond is a three-star recruit who ranks as the nation’s No. 571 overall player and as the No. 50 rated athlete in the class of 2022, according to 247Sports.

The Buford star runs a blazing time of 10.48 in the 100-meters, so he’s certainly got elite speed. In football, Bond plays both defensive back and wide receiver, but is considered more of a wide receiver recruit. What position he plays may depend on where he commits.

Bond locked in his commitment time of 6:00 p.m. on Sunday via his Twitter account:

Isaiah Bond is an impressive track athlete. He’s one of the best in Georgia. Here’s Bond’s 10.48 performance in the 100-meters event.

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Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes returns an interception for a touchdown during the second quarter of a NCAA college football against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Florida hires former UGA analyst, Georgia Southern head coach

The Florida Gators have hired former Georgia Southern head coach Tyson Summers to be defensive analyst

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The Florida Gators have hired former Georgia Southern head coach Tyson Summers to be defensive analyst. Summers will coach under Dan Mullen. and work with Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham to try to improve the Gators’ defense.

Florida’s defense could not stop Oklahoma or Alabama in their two last games of the 2020-2021 college football season.

Tyson Summers previously coached at the University of Georgia in 2018 and in 2005. Summers served as a defensive quality control coach during his most recent stop in Athens.

Tyson Summers worked at Georgia following his brief stint with Georgia Southern from 2016-2017. During his time with the Eagles, he went 5-13. Summers was fired midway through the 2017 campaign following a winless start to the season.

Before coming to Florida, Tyson Summers served as the defensive coordinator for the Colorado Buffaloes. Summers followed Mel Tucker to Colorado and coached there from 2019-2020 without having particularly impressive results.

Tyson Summers did help Colorado get off the field on third down last season. The Buffaloes held opponents to the No. 13 worst third down conversion rate in the country. Both Florida and Colorado allowed over 30 points per game last year.

Sep 2, 2017; Auburn, AL, USA; Georgia Southern Eagles head coach Tyson Summers talks to his players during the first quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

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