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Practice Report Aug 8, 2019
Posted on 8/8/19 at 3:48 pm
Posted on 8/8/19 at 3:48 pm
Practice Report Aug 8, 2019— Georgia freshman Travon Walker was expected to get his first reps with the ones on Thursday, an indication the 6-foot-5, 285-pounder from Thomaston is opening eyes.
Bulldogs defensive coordinator Dan Lanning said on Monday that Walker’s athleticism stood out in the offseason workouts in shorts and helmets. “Travon is extremely athletic, is strong, he’s really an athletic guy for his size, “ Lanning said. “Obviously he has the basketball history as a high school player, so I’m definitely excited to see what he can do.”
Lanning and other defensive coaches covet players like Walker with an explosive burst off the line that is often compared to how basketball players explode to the rim.
— Freshman receiver George Pickens has moved up to the second team at receiver, and his size continues to stand out more than one might expect of someone listed at 6-3 on the roster. Pickens looked smooth and athletic running his routes, showing the sort of promise in drills that made him a 5-star recruit.
— Freshman slot Dominick Blaylock continued to work with the third team, unable to advance past redshirt freshman Kearis Jackson or challenge No. 1 slot Demetris Robertson. Jackson redshirted last season on account of a hamstring injury.
— Tyler Simmons is working ahead of Pickens and likely will continue to do so. Simmons is a reliable blocker and now healthy brings a great deal of speed and pass-catching ability to the perimeter. Simmons played more than half of last season in a shoulder brace.
— Junior defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt was blasting the sled in warmups, perhaps serving notice he was ready for whatever degree of scrimmage action the Bulldogs had scheduled. Going up against the ‘Great Wall’ on a daily basis certainly would require pep.
— Redshirt freshman John FitzPatrick had a drop, prompting tight ends coach Todd Hartley to encourage with him a “FitzMagic” reference. FitzPatrick, wearing some sort of elbow brace contraption, caught the next ball.
— Tennessee graduate transfer tight end Eli Wolf was sitting out Thursday’s practice on account of what was described as a minor injury.
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Bulldogs defensive coordinator Dan Lanning said on Monday that Walker’s athleticism stood out in the offseason workouts in shorts and helmets. “Travon is extremely athletic, is strong, he’s really an athletic guy for his size, “ Lanning said. “Obviously he has the basketball history as a high school player, so I’m definitely excited to see what he can do.”
Lanning and other defensive coaches covet players like Walker with an explosive burst off the line that is often compared to how basketball players explode to the rim.
— Freshman receiver George Pickens has moved up to the second team at receiver, and his size continues to stand out more than one might expect of someone listed at 6-3 on the roster. Pickens looked smooth and athletic running his routes, showing the sort of promise in drills that made him a 5-star recruit.
— Freshman slot Dominick Blaylock continued to work with the third team, unable to advance past redshirt freshman Kearis Jackson or challenge No. 1 slot Demetris Robertson. Jackson redshirted last season on account of a hamstring injury.
— Tyler Simmons is working ahead of Pickens and likely will continue to do so. Simmons is a reliable blocker and now healthy brings a great deal of speed and pass-catching ability to the perimeter. Simmons played more than half of last season in a shoulder brace.
— Junior defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt was blasting the sled in warmups, perhaps serving notice he was ready for whatever degree of scrimmage action the Bulldogs had scheduled. Going up against the ‘Great Wall’ on a daily basis certainly would require pep.
— Redshirt freshman John FitzPatrick had a drop, prompting tight ends coach Todd Hartley to encourage with him a “FitzMagic” reference. FitzPatrick, wearing some sort of elbow brace contraption, caught the next ball.
— Tennessee graduate transfer tight end Eli Wolf was sitting out Thursday’s practice on account of what was described as a minor injury.
Big Ben is an understatement
Who's gonna replace Brenton Cox??......Azeez Ojulari says hello
Being coached by one of UGA's finest.
AUG8 Practice Report
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Posted on 8/8/19 at 3:54 pm to DawgRff
Sounds like Pickens is doing work. Good for him
Posted on 8/8/19 at 3:57 pm to DawgRff
Dam, Azeez looks like a football player for sure
Posted on 8/8/19 at 4:51 pm to DawgRff
Thanks DawgRff - Been having difficulty staying on top of the practice reports. Still a little hectic since my dad has been out of the hospital and at home. 
Posted on 8/8/19 at 5:14 pm to DawgRff
I hope Simmons has a big senior season, but I think the younger receivers catches him a few games in.
Good to hear no one getting injured, and actually getting healthier.
Good to hear no one getting injured, and actually getting healthier.
Posted on 8/8/19 at 5:19 pm to DawgRff
Hopefully pickens lives up the hype
Posted on 8/12/19 at 2:50 pm to DawgRff
Kirby said....................
"We've got some active, athletic guys who can help us," Smart said. "We don't match up super well against our (offensive line) guys every day in practice. We're getting smashed some, but they're going to do that to a lot of people. I mean, they're grown men, but that's just going to make us better."
And this about Trey Hill;
In time, the best player of all of them might be (true sophomore) Trey Hill at center. He's the most athletic 350-pound man that I've ever seen.
"You look out there at the physicality and you're like, 'This is what you want, iron sharpening iron, really good players against really good players,' and our practices are harder than 90% of the games," Smart said. "Only 10% of the games will be tougher than practice.
The positive I get from this is the quote "iron sharpening iron". The Defense will be ready.
iron sharpening iron
"We've got some active, athletic guys who can help us," Smart said. "We don't match up super well against our (offensive line) guys every day in practice. We're getting smashed some, but they're going to do that to a lot of people. I mean, they're grown men, but that's just going to make us better."
And this about Trey Hill;
In time, the best player of all of them might be (true sophomore) Trey Hill at center. He's the most athletic 350-pound man that I've ever seen.
"You look out there at the physicality and you're like, 'This is what you want, iron sharpening iron, really good players against really good players,' and our practices are harder than 90% of the games," Smart said. "Only 10% of the games will be tougher than practice.
The positive I get from this is the quote "iron sharpening iron". The Defense will be ready.
iron sharpening iron
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