Three Bulldogs named to ESPN’s CFB All-Time All-America team

ESPN has released their All-Time All-America college football team upon the end of the 150th season of college football.

ESPN released their All-Time All-America college football team on Thursday for the 150th anniversary of college football.  On the list, three former Bulldog legends were featured.

First up on the second team is cornerback Champ Bailey.  Bailey had a phenomenal career at Georgia, playing alongside now head coach and former Dawgs safety, Kirby Smart.  Bailey won the Nagurski Trophy in 1998 for being the best defensive player in college football, and was a twelve time Pro-Bowler in the NFL.  Thats a damn good Dawg.

Next up on the second team is kicker Kevin Butler.  Butler was the first kicker to ever be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.  He played under Vince Dooley in the 80s and was quite possibly the best college kicker we have ever seen.  Butler hit seven game winning field goals in his career, and was 50/56 when inside the 40.  Butler went on to win a Super Bowl with Mike Ditka and the Chicago Bears in 1986.

Finally, the lone Bulldog on the first team, running back Herschel Walker.  Walker is on the first team with the likes of Jim Brown, Roger Staubach, Jerry Rice, Lawrence Taylor, Deion Sanders and many other football royalty.  This list is littered with the greatest football players of all time and Herschel couldn’t be more deserving to be on it.  Walker won a Heisman Trophy in ’82 and the Bulldogs most recent National Championship in 1980.  Theres no argument of who the greatest Bulldog of all time is, and this list has him as one of the two greatest running backs in college football history.

Herschel Walker delivers powerful speech at College Football Awards

Georgia football great Herschel Walker wins NCFAA Contributions Award and delivers a powerful speech at this years College Football Awards

Herschel Walker, the Georgia Bulldogs all-time leading rusher, was honored this past Thursday at the annual College Football Awards.

Walker was awarded the NCFAA Contributions Award for his service and contributions to different communities and people in need.

Walker was brought up on stage with the highest praise and was interviewed by ESPN’s Rece Davis.  During the interview, Walker gave a moving speech that captured the entire crowd.

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Herschel discussed problems in life that stretch far beyond football.

He touched on the stigma surrounding mental health and how important it is to reach out for help when in need.  He opened up about issues he’s dealt with his whole life, even while winning Heisman Trophies and a National Championship, and how he’s dealt with those issues over time.

Herschel also highlighted the importance of giving back to our military because without them, he wouldn’t have ever been able to accomplish what he has and be as successful as he’s been.

A truly moving speech and honorable award for the Dawgs legend.

Georgia football TBT: Herschel Walker’s 76 yard TD run vs TAMU

The Georgia Bulldogs are hosting the Texas A&M Aggies for the first time since 1980. UGA’s Herschel Walker scored three touchdowns that day.

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The Georgia Bulldogs are hosting the Texas A&M Aggies for the first time since 1980, the last season the Bulldogs won a national championship. Freshman sensation Herschel Walker lead the Dawgs to a 42-0 shutout on the day. Walker had 21 carries for 145 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Walker scored a 76 yard touchdown in the third quarter. Video (with Larry Munson on the call) is courtesy of UGA Sports/Rival’s Patrick Garbin:

Georgia fans can hope the Bulldogs will host the Aggies 39 years later in another championship-winning season. D’Andre Swift will try to impersonate Herschel Walker in what may be Swift’s final game in Athens.

Texas A&M comes into the game at 7-3 with their losses coming to: Clemson, Alabama, and Auburn. The Aggies are certainly battled-tested. Kellen Mond and company are playing their best football of the season. Georgia’s defense will look to shutdown Jimbo Fisher’s offense in what’s expected to be a rainy game.

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How 11 great Georgia RBs performed in college and the NFL

Georgia football produces great running backs. A look at how 11 of the best did in college and the NFL.

Georgia has had more than its share of elite running backs and they went on to become high NFL Draft picks and had strong careers in the pros.

Sony Michel

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Sony  Michel was impressive enough for Bill Belichick to use a New England Patriots first-round pick on the RB. One of the most amazing nuggets in Georgia football history is Michel, Nick Chubb and Todd Gurley all were on the team in the same season, 2014. That year, Michel had 64 carries for 410 yards. He surged over the 1,000-yard mark as a sophomore and wound up with 3,631 yards on a 6.1 yard per carry average in four seasons. Michel is approaching the 1,500-yard mark as a pro.