Role reversal for Mitchell a question mark 
March, 19, 2012
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To get ready for the start of Georgia’s spring football practice Tuesday, DawgNation will do a position breakdown each day and feature one player to watch at that position. Today we look at the secondary and sophomore Malcolm Mitchell.
ATHENS, Ga. -- One of the breakout performers on Georgia’s offense last season now hopes to make a similar impact on the Bulldogs’ defense.
Malcolm Mitchell emerged as arguably the Bulldogs’ most valuable receiver in his first year on campus, ranking second on the team with 665 yards on 45 catches, despite missing three games with a hamstring injury.
ATHENS, Ga. -- One of the breakout performers on Georgia’s offense last season now hopes to make a similar impact on the Bulldogs’ defense.
Malcolm Mitchell emerged as arguably the Bulldogs’ most valuable receiver in his first year on campus, ranking second on the team with 665 yards on 45 catches, despite missing three games with a hamstring injury.
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To get ready for the start of Georgia’s spring football practice Tuesday, DawgNation will do a position breakdown each day. Today we will analyze the secondary. On Tuesday we will look at the special teams.
2011 starters: CB: Brandon Boykin, 2011 senior (55 tackles, 3 interceptions, 11 tackles for loss); Sanders Commings, Sr. (55 tackles, 1 interception, 4 TFL); S: Bacarri Rambo, Sr. (55 tackles, 8 interceptions, 1 TFL); Shawn Williams, Sr. (72 tackles, 4 interceptions, 5 TFL)
Key losses: Boykin, Jordan Love (transfer), Nick Marshall (dismissed), Chris Sanders (dismissed)
Reserves: CB: Branden Smith, Sr. (24 tackles, 2 interceptions); Malcolm Mitchell, So. (played offense); Damian Swann, So. (5 tackles, 1 TFL); Blake Sailors, Jr. (9 tackles); Devin Bowman, RFr. (Redshirted); S: Corey Moore, So. (1 tackle); Quintavius Harrow, So. (10 tackles); Marc Deas, So. (3 tackles); Connor Norman, So. (13 tackles)
2011 starters: CB: Brandon Boykin, 2011 senior (55 tackles, 3 interceptions, 11 tackles for loss); Sanders Commings, Sr. (55 tackles, 1 interception, 4 TFL); S: Bacarri Rambo, Sr. (55 tackles, 8 interceptions, 1 TFL); Shawn Williams, Sr. (72 tackles, 4 interceptions, 5 TFL)
Key losses: Boykin, Jordan Love (transfer), Nick Marshall (dismissed), Chris Sanders (dismissed)
Reserves: CB: Branden Smith, Sr. (24 tackles, 2 interceptions); Malcolm Mitchell, So. (played offense); Damian Swann, So. (5 tackles, 1 TFL); Blake Sailors, Jr. (9 tackles); Devin Bowman, RFr. (Redshirted); S: Corey Moore, So. (1 tackle); Quintavius Harrow, So. (10 tackles); Marc Deas, So. (3 tackles); Connor Norman, So. (13 tackles)
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Results: After beating Alcorn State 8-5 and 23-6 in two midweek games, No. 19 Georgia took two of three from Tennessee -- 4-0 and 10-5 wins and a 3-0 loss -- in its first series of SEC play this season.
Georgia record: 15-6 (2-1 SEC)
Highlight of the week: Georgia rallied from an early 5-1 deficit in Saturday’s game against Tennessee, with its 10-5 win clinching a series victory to open SEC play. Freshman Hunter Cole started the comeback with a two-run home run in the fourth inning and the Bulldogs went on to score nine unanswered runs.
Georgia record: 15-6 (2-1 SEC)
Highlight of the week: Georgia rallied from an early 5-1 deficit in Saturday’s game against Tennessee, with its 10-5 win clinching a series victory to open SEC play. Freshman Hunter Cole started the comeback with a two-run home run in the fourth inning and the Bulldogs went on to score nine unanswered runs.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Marietta (Ga.) Walton Senior offensive line prospect Brandon Kublanow visited Gainesville on Saturday to watch the Gators practice, and the 6-foot-2, 285-pound guard/center prospect said he enjoyed his trip.
"It was a lot of fun. I liked it a lot," Kublanow said. "I saw a couple things that I haven't seen before. I talked to coach [Will] Muschamp, coach [Tim] Davis and coach [DJ] Durkin. They told me I was their top guy. They are saying they really want me there, they need me there, and at Florida it would be a great opportunity for me."
Kublanow said he came away impressed with the Florida coaching staff and in particular Davis, the new offensive line coach.
"It was a lot of fun. I liked it a lot," Kublanow said. "I saw a couple things that I haven't seen before. I talked to coach [Will] Muschamp, coach [Tim] Davis and coach [DJ] Durkin. They told me I was their top guy. They are saying they really want me there, they need me there, and at Florida it would be a great opportunity for me."
Kublanow said he came away impressed with the Florida coaching staff and in particular Davis, the new offensive line coach.
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Ogletree poised to pack even more punch
March, 18, 2012
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David Ching | ESPN.com
To get ready for the start of Georgia’s spring football practice Tuesday, DawgNation will do a position breakdown each day and feature one player to watch at that position. Today we look at the linebackers and junior Alec Ogletree.
ATHENS, Ga. -- One of the top stories heading into Georgia’s spring practice last year was how Alec Ogletree would fare after shifting from safety to inside linebacker.
We got a taste last season, and the results were impressive. But how much better can he get with a full season at the position?
ATHENS, Ga. -- One of the top stories heading into Georgia’s spring practice last year was how Alec Ogletree would fare after shifting from safety to inside linebacker.
We got a taste last season, and the results were impressive. But how much better can he get with a full season at the position?
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To get ready for the start of Georgia’s spring football practice Tuesday, DawgNation will do a position breakdown each day. Today we will analyze the linebackers. On Monday we will look at the secondary.
2011 starters: OLB: Jarvis Jones, Jr. (70 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, 13.5 sacks); Cornelius Washington, Sr. (17 tackles, 6 TFL, 5 sacks); ILB: Mike Gilliard, Sr. (65 tackles, 7 TFL, 2 sacks); Alec Ogletree, Jr. (52 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 3 sacks)
Key losses: None
Reserves: OLB: Chase Vasser, Jr. (16 tackles, 3.5 TFL); Ray Drew, So. (8 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 0.5 sacks); T.J. Stripling, Jr. (2 tackles); Reuben Faloughi, Jr. (3 tackles, 1 TFL); ILB: Christian Robinson, Sr. (47 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks); Amarlo Herrera, So. (37 tackles, 3 TFL); Ramik Wilson, So. (4 tackles); Brandon Burrows, So. (missed season with injury)
New faces: The Bulldogs signed several outside linebackers, highlighted by heavily recruited Jordan Jenkins (Hamilton, Ga./Harris County) and Josh Harvey-Clemons (Valdosta, Ga./Lowndes), who could contribute immediately. None of the linebacker signees are on campus yet.
2011 starters: OLB: Jarvis Jones, Jr. (70 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, 13.5 sacks); Cornelius Washington, Sr. (17 tackles, 6 TFL, 5 sacks); ILB: Mike Gilliard, Sr. (65 tackles, 7 TFL, 2 sacks); Alec Ogletree, Jr. (52 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 3 sacks)
Key losses: None
Reserves: OLB: Chase Vasser, Jr. (16 tackles, 3.5 TFL); Ray Drew, So. (8 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 0.5 sacks); T.J. Stripling, Jr. (2 tackles); Reuben Faloughi, Jr. (3 tackles, 1 TFL); ILB: Christian Robinson, Sr. (47 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks); Amarlo Herrera, So. (37 tackles, 3 TFL); Ramik Wilson, So. (4 tackles); Brandon Burrows, So. (missed season with injury)
New faces: The Bulldogs signed several outside linebackers, highlighted by heavily recruited Jordan Jenkins (Hamilton, Ga./Harris County) and Josh Harvey-Clemons (Valdosta, Ga./Lowndes), who could contribute immediately. None of the linebacker signees are on campus yet.
DE Antonio Riles impressed with Florida
March, 17, 2012
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Lawrenceville (Ga.) Archer defensive end Antonio Riles visited Gainesville on Saturday to watch Florida conduct its first full-pads practice. For Riles, who visited Florida for its junior day in February, the second visit was much better than the first.
"It was much more fun the second time," Riles said. "Of course the first time I visited Florida I didn't really know anyone. But this time I got to really meet the coaches and see what the practice was all about. I got to talk to coach [Will] Muschamp on multiple occasions, coach [Bryant] Young and coach [Derek] Lewis and pretty much every coach.
"[Muschamp] just told me they were really interested in getting me down here and what his plans are for the next couple years"
"It was much more fun the second time," Riles said. "Of course the first time I visited Florida I didn't really know anyone. But this time I got to really meet the coaches and see what the practice was all about. I got to talk to coach [Will] Muschamp on multiple occasions, coach [Bryant] Young and coach [Derek] Lewis and pretty much every coach.
"[Muschamp] just told me they were really interested in getting me down here and what his plans are for the next couple years"
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Smith ready to step up as a D-line leader
March, 17, 2012
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David Ching | ESPN.com
To get ready for the start of Georgia’s spring football practice Tuesday, DawgNation will do a position breakdown each day and feature one player to watch at that position. Today we look at the defensive line and Garrison Smith.
ATHENS, Ga. -- Garrison Smith was a mostly unknown reserve before he introduced himself to Georgia’s fan base last fall with a standout performance against one of the Bulldogs’ biggest rivals.
Senior defensive end DeAngelo Tyson left with a season-ending ankle injury two plays into Georgia’s showdown with Georgia Tech, opening the door for Smith, a sophomore, to play a key role for the first time in his career.
ATHENS, Ga. -- Garrison Smith was a mostly unknown reserve before he introduced himself to Georgia’s fan base last fall with a standout performance against one of the Bulldogs’ biggest rivals.
Senior defensive end DeAngelo Tyson left with a season-ending ankle injury two plays into Georgia’s showdown with Georgia Tech, opening the door for Smith, a sophomore, to play a key role for the first time in his career.
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To get ready for the start of Georgia’s spring football practice Tuesday, DawgNation will do a position breakdown each day. Today we will analyze the defensive line. On Sunday we will look at the linebackers.
2011 starters: DE: DeAngelo Tyson, 2011 senior (20 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks); Abry Jones, Sr. (48 tackles, 7 TFL, 4 sacks); NG: John Jenkins, Sr. (28 tackles, 6 TFL, 3 sacks)
Key losses: Tyson
Reserves: NG: Kwame Geathers, Jr. (14 tackles); Mike Thornton, So., (2 tackles, 0.5 TFL); DE: Garrison Smith, Jr. (22 tackles, 3 TFL); Derrick Lott, Jr. (3 tackles, 0.5 TFL); Dexter Morant, So. (missed season with injury)
New faces: Morant has yet to contribute, but he might finally find his way onto the field, and Sterling Bailey might be able to win playing time at defensive end after redshirting and playing outside linebacker a year ago. Bailey underwent foot surgery in December and Coach Mark Richt said last week he was unsure how much he will be able to practice.
2011 starters: DE: DeAngelo Tyson, 2011 senior (20 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks); Abry Jones, Sr. (48 tackles, 7 TFL, 4 sacks); NG: John Jenkins, Sr. (28 tackles, 6 TFL, 3 sacks)
Key losses: Tyson
Reserves: NG: Kwame Geathers, Jr. (14 tackles); Mike Thornton, So., (2 tackles, 0.5 TFL); DE: Garrison Smith, Jr. (22 tackles, 3 TFL); Derrick Lott, Jr. (3 tackles, 0.5 TFL); Dexter Morant, So. (missed season with injury)
New faces: Morant has yet to contribute, but he might finally find his way onto the field, and Sterling Bailey might be able to win playing time at defensive end after redshirting and playing outside linebacker a year ago. Bailey underwent foot surgery in December and Coach Mark Richt said last week he was unsure how much he will be able to practice.
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A few things discussed in this week's update:
A few things discussed in this week's update:
- UGA first to offer lineman
- Grantham goes national for defensive help
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Shaky O-line’s hopes might hang on Beard
March, 16, 2012
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David Ching | ESPN.com
To get ready for the start of Georgia’s spring football practice Tuesday, DawgNation will do a position breakdown each day and feature one player to watch at that position. Today we look at the offensive line and newcomer Mark Beard.
ATHENS, Ga. -- There are few positions on Georgia’s roster where many players will make their first career starts this fall -- not counting the offensive line.
Georgia has three experienced guards in Dallas Lee, Chris Burnette and Kenarious Gates, but the line will otherwise be about as green as it gets.
ATHENS, Ga. -- There are few positions on Georgia’s roster where many players will make their first career starts this fall -- not counting the offensive line.
Georgia has three experienced guards in Dallas Lee, Chris Burnette and Kenarious Gates, but the line will otherwise be about as green as it gets.
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To get ready for the start of Georgia’s spring football practice Tuesday, DawgNation will do a position breakdown each day. Today we analyze the offensive line. On Saturday we will look at the defensive line.
2011 starters: OT: Cordy Glenn, 2011 Sr.; Justin Anderson, 2011 Sr.; C: Ben Jones, 2011 Sr.; OG: Chris Burnette, Jr.; Dallas Lee, Jr.
Key losses: Glenn, Anderson, Jones
Reserves: OG/OT Kenarious Gates, Jr.; Mark Beard, So.; OT: Austin Long, Jr.; Watts Dantzler, So.; Zach DeBell, RFr.; Xzavier Ward, RFr.; OG: Hunter Long, So.; Kolton Houston, So.; C David Andrews, So.
New faces: Junior college transfer Beard enrolled in January and has three years of eligibility remaining. He has played offensive tackle throughout his football career and could play the position at Georgia, but guard is also a possibility. Ward and DeBell also join the active competition after redshirting last season.
Georgia's offense picks up entering SEC play
March, 16, 2012
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David Ching | ESPN.com
ATHENS, Ga. -- For an offensively challenged team, No. 19 Georgia could hardly have faced a more ideal opponent than Alcorn State leading into SEC play.
In their last game before hosting Tennessee (10-6) in a three-game series that starts Friday the Bulldogs (13-5) bullied Alcorn State for a season-high 23 runs Wednesday. To that point, the Bulldogs were averaging 4.9 runs per game and had scored three runs or fewer seven times in 17 games.
But thanks to a two-game sweep against Alcorn State in which the Bulldogs totaled 30 hits -- including 10 doubles and three home runs -- they raised their team batting average 15 points to .279 and enter league play with the offense clicking.
In their last game before hosting Tennessee (10-6) in a three-game series that starts Friday the Bulldogs (13-5) bullied Alcorn State for a season-high 23 runs Wednesday. To that point, the Bulldogs were averaging 4.9 runs per game and had scored three runs or fewer seven times in 17 games.
But thanks to a two-game sweep against Alcorn State in which the Bulldogs totaled 30 hits -- including 10 doubles and three home runs -- they raised their team batting average 15 points to .279 and enter league play with the offense clicking.
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