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Georgia player impacted by the Diego Pavia ruling

The Diego Pavia ruling could impact Georgia Bulldogs senior receiver Colbie Young.

On Dec. 18, a breakthrough came through in the NCAA when a federal judge granted an injunction that allowed Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia another year of college eligibility.

Pavia sued the NCAA last month, claiming that his junior college experience (he played two years at a junior college in New Mexico) shouldn’t count towards his overall years of eligibility. He claimed that it was a violation of antitrust law that was unfairly limiting his ability to make money from his name, image and likeness.

This ruling could have massive implications on college athletics, as now players can theoretically contest junior college years counting towards eligibility like Pavia.

Georgia’s Colbie Young could be one of those players. Similar to Pavia, Young transferred to Georgia with one year of eligibility, but he started his collegiate career with one year at Lackawanna College, a junior college. He then played two seasons for the Miami Hurricanes before transferring to Georgia.

With Georgia, Young played five games before his indefinite suspension from the team following his arrest in October. He’s doubtful to play in the Sugar Bowl due to his awaiting trial.

Considering Georgia is currently on the hunt for wide receivers in the transfer portal, getting Colbie Young back for another year could be a benefit to the receiving core. Young could also transfer again to another receiver-needy team.

Young is one of many players in Georgia’s history to attend junior college before becoming a Bulldog. Devonte Wyatt started at Hutchinson CC before playing with the Bulldogs and becoming first-round NFL draft selection. Javon Wims is another UGA player that attended JUCO and was drafted in the NFL.

Of course, Stetson Bennett, who left Georgia in 2017, spent a year at community college in 2018, then came back to the Bulldogs in 2019, leading the Bulldogs to back-to-back national titles. If this ruling were a few years earlier, then he could’ve had another year of eligibility at Georgia and potentially led the Bulldogs to a three-peat in 2023.

This ruling could also impact recruits for Georgia. JUCO prospect Seven Cloud recently committed to Georgia as a member of the 2026 recruiting class. This ruling would make JUCO recruits more valuable in the long run.

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Stetson Bennett, Brock Bowers reunited

Stetson Bennett, Brock Bowers reunited in a familiar place for many Georgia Bulldog fans

Former Georgia Bulldogs legends Stetson Bennett and Brock Bowers were temporarily reunited on Sunday. Bennett and Bowers were on hand as the Los Angeles Rams played the Las Vegas Raiders.

Bowers and Bennett were reunited in a familiar place. Bennett and Bowers were part of Georgia’s 2022 national championship team that defeated TCU, 65-7, in SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. They returned to the venue on Sunday.

Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett was inactive for the game. However, Raiders tight end Brock Bowers was active. Bowers had a game-high 10 receptions for 93 yards in the Raiders’ 20-15 loss to the Rams.

Bowers has 47 receptions for 477 receiving yards and one touchdown this season. Entering Monday night, Bowers leads the NFL in receptions. He has the eighth-most receiving yards of any player in the league and is proving worthy of his first-round draft status.

Here’s when Brock Bowers and Stetson Bennett reunited after the game.

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Bennett and Bowers were two of eight Georgia players in the Rams-Raiders game. Bennett, tackle Warren McClendon, defensive back Derion Kendrick and quarterback Matthew Stafford are on the Rams. Bowers, safety Christopher Smith, defensive lineman John Jenkins and running back Zamir White are on the Raiders.

Former Dawgs have to be loving Georgia’s road win at Texas.

Stetson Bennett loses bet on Georgia-Alabama game

Former Georgia football quarterback Stetson Bennett faced embarrassing consequences after losing a bet on the Georgia-Alabama game

Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett lost a bet with former Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Miller Forristall. Bennett bet that Georgia would defeat Alabama, but the Crimson Tide prevailed in a thrilling 41-34 win.

Bennett and Forristall are teammates on the Los Angeles Rams. In the aftermath of Georgia’s loss, Bennett was forced to wear Alabama attire to the Rams’ facility.

Bennett wore an Alabama hat and collared shirt. There’s honestly been more embarrassing punishments than this one, but Stetson Bennett does not want to wear any Alabama gear.

The Crimson Tide were the final team to beat Bennett in his college career (2021 SEC championship game). The good news for Bennett is he gained revenge on Alabama in the 2021 national championship and went on to win the 2022 national championship (he did not play the Crimson Tide in 2022).

Forristall posted Bennett’s payoff via social media to add to the former Georgia quarterback’s embarrassment.

Bennett remains on the Rams’ 53-man roster after missing most of his rookie season.

Look: Stetson Bennett had to wear Alabama gear after losing a bet to a teammate

Stetson Bennett seemingly lost a bet to a Rams teammate on Saturday’s Georgia-Alabama game and he had to pay the price

Two-time national champion and Rams QB Stetson Bennett’s love for his Georgia Bulldogs knows no bounds. The former Heisman finalist was forced to wear Alabama gear after Georgia’s loss to the Crimson Tide this past Saturday, likely because he lost a bet to Rams tight end Miller Forristall.

Naturally, Forristall shared a photo of Bennett in Alabama apparel for everyone to see.

Forristall played for the Crimson Tide from 2016-2020.

Bennett and Forristall did play each other once in college, a 41-24 win for Alabama. Forristall had three receptions for 29 yards in that game while Bennett had 269 passing yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.

Forristall would go on to win the national championship that season, the second of his career. Bennett would proceed to win the next two titles.

What is the Rams’ plan for Stetson Bennett with Jimmy Garoppolo back?

Jimmy Garoppolo is back from suspension, but will the Rams keep Stetson Bennett as their QB3? They now have the roster space to do it.

Stetson Bennett was named the Rams’ temporary backup quarterback to Matthew Stafford before the team’s third preseason game, filling the spot of Jimmy Garoppolo while he served his two-game suspension. Well, Garoppolo has been reinstated and is back with the Rams, meaning Los Angeles has three quarterbacks to work with now.

The question is whether they want to keep all three on their 53-man roster.

There was no guarantee they’d keep Bennett as their third quarterback but given the rash of injuries they’ve suffered, it’s now easier for the Rams to keep all three passers.

As of now, the Rams have 51 players on the active roster, meaning they have two available spots. Once Garoppolo and Alaric Jackson are activated, they’ll bring the total up to the maximum of 53 players.

They’ll need at least a few spots to help fill out the depth chart on the offensive line, at wide receiver and potentially in the secondary after losing Cooper Kupp, Jonah Jackson and John Johnson III in Sunday’s loss. If the Rams place all three on IR as Sean McVay indicated they could, there would be three available roster spots.

Should be no problem keeping Bennett as the QB3, right?

Had Kupp, Jackson, Johnson, Puka Nacua, Steve Avila and Joe Noteboom not gotten hurt, it wouldn’t have been as simple. That would’ve been six extra players on the 53-man roster that the Rams may not have now. Who would they have cut to make room for Alaric Jackson and Garoppolo when they returned from suspension?

Bennett very easily could’ve been on the chopping block. It’s not typical of the Rams to carry three quarterbacks in the first place, and though Bennett has the pedigree of a former fourth-round pick, he hasn’t exactly shined in Los Angeles. He missed the entire 2023 season for personal reasons as he stepped away from football and this preseason, he threw five interceptions in just two games, tied with Trey Lance for the most in the league.

He didn’t do himself any favors with his play this summer, to the point where McVay said multiple times that the Rams needed to see more from him before deciding whether he could be Stafford’s backup for two weeks.

His job seems safe for now but he may not have been as fortunate if not for the rash of injuries that has decimated the Rams’ roster.

There is one thing worth noting: McVay said on Monday that he thought about putting Bennett in late against the Cardinals but he “didn’t want to put Stetson in a situation where he has never taken some of the snaps and exchanges.”

It sure sounds like he didn’t fully trust Bennett to cleanly take snaps and execute handoffs on the Rams’ final drive, so he decided to leave Stafford in. It’s odd, but that comment doesn’t exude confidence from McVay.

Bennett’s spot shouldn’t be in any danger but once the Rams start getting their stars back from IR down the stretch, they could have a decision to make at QB.

Los Angeles Rams face decision on Stetson Bennett

The Rams face a looming decision on former Georgia QB Stetson Bennett after Los Angeles’ Week 2 game against the Arizona Cardinals

Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett made the Los Angeles Rams’ 53-man roster and served as the Rams’ second-string quarterback in their 26-20 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 1. Bennett is expected to serve the same role in Los Angeles’ Week 2 game against the Arizona Cardinals.

However, after Week 2, NFL veteran Jimmy Garoppolo will return from a two-game suspension. Garoppolo is expected to back up Matthew Stafford for the rest of the season.

Los Angeles has several options upon Garoppolo’s return. The Rams could cut Bennett or move him to their practice squad. It would be surprising for Los Angeles to cut Bennett.

The Rams have no quarterback on their practice squad. Bennett is Los Angeles’ third-string quarterback and the vast majority of NFL teams carry at least three quarterbacks between their active roster in practice squad.

Moving Bennett to their practice squad does come with risk. Another NFL team could sign Bennett to their active roster if he becomes a practice squad player.

Bennett is coming off an up-and-down preseason. He played in the Rams’ first two preseason games and had some excellent moments, including a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown passes, which helped the Rams pick up two wins. However, he threw five interceptions in the preseason (tied for most in the NFL).

Stetson Bennett was initially confused about sitting out final preseason game

When Sean McVay told Stetson Bennett he was sitting out the preseason finale, the 2nd-year QB didn’t realize it was good news for him

Sean McVay changed things up in the Rams’ preseason finale last weekend, starting Dresser Winn at quarterback after Stetson Bennett played every snap of the first two games. The reason? Bennett won the backup quarterback job for Weeks 1 and 2 while Jimmy Garoppolo is suspended, so he didn’t want to risk any potential injury occurring.

When he told Bennett the news that he wouldn’t be playing in last Saturday’s game, Bennett didn’t fully understand why.

“People were telling me, ‘Congrats,’” Bennett said, via Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times. “And I was like, ‘What for?’ I wanted to play.

“Then I was like, ‘OK, I guess this means.’”

Bennett’s promotion to QB2 will be temporary until Garoppolo returns in Week 3. At that point, it’s unclear what the Rams will do. They could keep both backups behind Matthew Stafford, which would give them three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. Or, they may choose to cut Bennett in hopes of signing him to the practice squad if he clears waivers.

That’s a conversation for another time because for now, he’s just excited about the opportunity.

The Rams hope he doesn’t have to take a single snap in the first two games because if he does, that would mean Stafford got hurt. As confident as they are in Bennett, they’re obviously a much better team with Stafford under center.

Former Georgia QB Stetson Bennett makes Rams’ 53-man roster

Former Georgia football quarterback Stetson Bennett makes the Los Angeles Rams’ roster after up-and-down preseason. What is next for Bennett?

Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett has made the Los Angeles Rams’ 53-man roster. Barring an unexpected signing or trade, the Rams will roll with Bennett as their second-string quarterback for the first two weeks of the season.

Bennett is expected to back up Matthew Stafford until Jimmy Garoppolo returns from a two game suspension.

Bennett is coming off an up-and-down preseason. He played in the Rams’ first two preseason games, which were both wins. However, he threw five interceptions in the preseason (tied for most in the NFL).

Bennett had some bright moments, including a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown passes. He finished second in passing yardage and passing attempts this preseason. Bennett finished with the third-most completions (tied) in the preseason.

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The Rams will have to make a decision on Bennett after Week 2. They could elect to keep him on their active roster, or Los Angeles could try to bring back Bennett as a member of the practice squad.

Rams commit to Stetson Bennett as backup QB in Weeks 1 and 2

Dresser Winn will start against the Texans with the Rams committing to Stetson Bennett as their backup QB in Weeks 1 and 2

The Los Angeles Rams have made a decision on who will back up Matthew Stafford in the first two weeks of the season while Jimmy Garoppolo is suspended. Before Saturday’s preseason game, Sean McVay said Stetson Bennett will be the No. 2 quarterback in Weeks 1 and 2, earning a spot on the initial 53-man roster.

Bennett played every snap in each of the Rams’ first two preseason games but he ceded the starting quarterback spot to Dresser Winn for the finale against the Texans on Saturday.

There’s no question Bennett struggled in his two preseason starts, throwing five interceptions and only two touchdown passes, but the Rams don’t have a better option at backup quarterback. Fortunately, Garoppolo’s suspension is only two games so he’ll reclaim his spot as the No. 2 QB when he returns in Week 3.

 

Stetson Bennett named as Rams’ biggest roster question entering preseason finale

Former UGA QB Stetson Bennett named as the Los Angeles Rams’ biggest roster question entering Week 3 of the preseason

Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett is fighting for his roster spot in the NFL with one week left in the preseason. The Los Angeles Rams have a unique quarterback situation entering Week 3 of the preseason.

The Rams will start veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford in the season opener as long as he is healthy. Los Angeles’ top backup, Jimmy Garoppolo, is suspended for the first two games of the regular season.

The Rams could elect to roll with Bennett as their No. 2 quarterback for two weeks or they could elect to claim a quarterback on waivers following roster cuts.

Cameron DaSilva of Rams Wire highlights Bennett’s status as quarterback No. 2 as the Rams’ biggest roster question entering the final week of the preseason.

“Bennett is the only one who’s played this preseason and while he’s had plenty of struggles, the Rams haven’t exactly given (Dresser) Winn a chance to unseat him. Even as poorly as Bennett has played at times this summer, the Rams don’t necessarily have a better option.

Barring a free-agent signing in the next week, Bennett appears on track to be QB2 in Weeks 1 and 2.”

Bennett has looked efficient and effective at times. He leads all quarterbacks in passing with 437 yards entering the preseason finale. However, he also has thrown the most interceptions of any quarterback: five (no other quarterback has thrown more than two).

Bennett, who played the entirety of the Rams’ first two preseason games, looks to clean up his turnover issues in Week 3 of the preseason.