Eleven Georgia Bulldogs Speak to Media Ahead of G-Day
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ATHENS - Georgia players have been speaking to the media in batches this spring, and this week, 11 different Georgia Bulldogs took the podium.
They discussed G-Day goals for this weekend among other topics. Kirby Smart has noted that there are a lot more younger players on this team than usual, and that showed in this press conference. With many of them being in their second spring at Georgia, they discussed the biggest difference between now and a year ago.
Here is a little bit of what each had to say:
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#0 Gabe Harris | Jr. OLB
On how he has welcomed the leadership role...
"At Georgia, it's the next guy up mentality and I'm prepared and ready to take it this year."
#1 Ellis Robinson IV | R-Fr. DB
On what his mindset was coming into Georgia and how it's changed this Spring...
"I feel like, coming in I knew Georgia was going to be working every day, it's just nothing but competition, the man across from you, the men in the room, there's just nothing but competition. Coming in as a freshman, I was doing what I could do. It was just working. I didn't get what I really expected my freshman year, but at the end of the day, I am still getting developed, so I'd say it's just a good overall experience for me my freshman year."
#5 Noah Thomas | Sr. WR
On his decision to come to Georgia…
“Georgia is a prestigious school. Coach [James] Coley used to coach me over at Texas A&M. So great relationship with him, great dude, real genuine and just all about Georgia is everything that I want and everything that I was looking for at the time.”
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#7 Daniel Harris | Jr. DB
On self-expectations for spring practice...
"I would probably say the biggest thing I would want to improve on is probably my tackling open space and my pad level, not getting too high, that's it for the most part."
#12 Ryan Puglisi | R-Fr. QB
On how spring practice has gone for him…
“I think it’s been a pretty good spring so far. Obviously, there are ups and downs in the spring. New guys. Everybody is trying to learn new things, but I think from where I am right now in the spring, to where I was last year with the injury, I think I’ve progressed a little bit. Being in the offense for a good amount of time now, everything is starting to slow down, and I’m making faster decisions. I think it’s been really good for now.”
#15 Demello Jones | So. DB
On where he's improved the most from last year...
"I would say I have grown more as a person. As a player of course, but as a person, being around these guys, my teammates and they've made me a better person."
#16 London Humphreys | Jr. WR
On differences between his first and second spring at Georgia…
“Yeah, I would say just confidence of playbooks. You know, also connections like with teammates, relationships have been built for me over the past year. So, there's just a whole new like enjoyment to everything going on this spring in my eyes.”
#18 Sacovie White | R-Fr. WR
On the biggest difference between last spring and this spring…
“Confidence. Like London said. Coming in from high school, you never know what to expect. You expect to compete and try to get better, no matter if it’s offense, special teams, whatever it is. Just the confidence. Learning the plays and being able to play faster. I feel like I have gotten better at being able to play faster because I know the plays and I know the coverages. I feel like that has helped me a lot.”
#20 JaCorey Thomas | Sr. DB
On looking forward to G-Day…
“All the fans and the atmosphere. You know, I like that Georgia-Athens atmosphere. Playing in the stadium would be a little different because we've been playing in front of nobody right now, so I like to see that.”
#32 Cash Jones | R-Sr. RB
On being a veteran in the running back room…
“It’s really cool honestly. Just kind of seeing the new guys coming in and you get to help teach them whenever you see little things that I went through. You get to help them learn about this release or this block on a linebacker and what not. It makes it easier on me just because I’ve been here for so long and it really kind of slowed down for me and I get to really work on the details of the game. That’s how I’ve been working on improving right now.”
#33 Quintavius Johnson | So. OLB
On being an older player in the outside linebacker room...
"The spring has gone well for me, I feel like I've had a good spring. The guys that are coming up behind me have had a great spring. Pushing each other the whole spring."