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Don’t overlook UGA football’s academic accomplishments

The Georgia Bulldogs football team had a great 2019 season, but that shouldn’t be overshadowed by the group’s accomplishments off the field.

The Georgia Bulldogs football team had a great 2019 season, but that shouldn’t be overshadowed by the group’s accomplishments off the field.

Earlier in May, the 2019-2020 academic year came to a close and numerous football student-athletes graduated from the University of Georgia:

It was an unusual year for students, especially seniors, who had to finish their academic careers with virtual classes. Fortunately, graduation is scheduled for numerous graduates of the spring class of 2020 for Friday, October 16th at 6:30. The ceremony will be held between the hedges at Sanford Stadium.

The Georgia Bulldog football team plays at Missouri the next day. Just because players don’t finish their degree during their playing days doesn’t mean that they can’t finish the drill later on in their life:

Georgia football and Kirby Smart have landed a key graduate transfer in quarterback Jamie Newman. Newman is eligible immediately thanks to his graduation for Wake Forest.

The student-athlete debate will roar on with the NCAA, but there’s definitely value in getting a degree from college. The majority of Georgia football players don’t have lengthy careers in the NFL.

In fact, Georgia football combine for their highest average GPA ever: a 3.02 GPA this spring semester.

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