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Game Notes - Bulldogs Battle Gamecocks
September 14, 2015 | Football
Sept. 14, 2015
Bulldogs Clash With Gamecocks
Georgia (2-0, 1-0 SEC) looks to continue its winning ways this season as it plays host to South Carolina (1-1, 0-1 SEC). Last Saturday, Georgia posted a 31-14 road win over Vanderbilt. Georgia's defense held the Commodores to a pair of field goals in the first half and surrendered the lone touchdown with 4:33 left in the contest plus forced a turnover on first-and-goal from the eight. Meanwhile, South Carolina dropped a 26-22 decision to Kentucky in Columbia. The Wildcats built a 24-7 halftime lead and hung on for an SEC road win, their first in six years. UK has won two straight over the Gamecocks.
Creating Turnovers Again
The 2015 season marks the second under defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt. Through two games, the Bulldogs are +3 in turnover margin and have scored 17 points off them. Opponents have been limited to 14 points a game. In 2014, Georgia finished with a +16 turnover margin and that ranked fourth nationally and was the fourth best in school history. Also in 2014, the Bulldogs ranked fifth in the SEC in scoring defense at 20.7 points a game. USC is tied for second in the SEC with a +3 turnover margin. Georgia, USC and Ole Miss are tied for the league lead with four interceptions. USC linebacker Skai Moore has three picks on the year.
Bulldog Rushing Attack Setting The Tone
Georgia's ability to run the football is one of the main reasons why the Bulldogs are off to a 2-0 start. In the opening win over ULM, Georgia tallied 243 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Then, the Bulldogs had 281 yards and two touchdowns in the road win against Vanderbilt.
Sophomore Nick Chubb, one of the nation's top running backs, leads the way with 309 yards on 35 carries (8.8 average) and two touchdown this season. He has had 10 consecutive games with at least 100 yards rushing and that is the nation's second longest active streak behind Toledo's Kareem Hunt at 11 games.
Offense Churning Along
In the season-opening win over ULM, Georgia tallied 51 points, running 52 plays and gaining 435 yards. With the help from a special teams touchdown and a defensive touchdown, Georgia scored 31 points and racked up 422 total yards at Vanderbilt. The Bulldogs rank fifth in the SEC averaging 41 points per game while South Carolina ranks 13th averaging 19.5.
Veteran Offensive Line Back In Business
The Bulldogs return four starters on the offensive line from the 2014 season. Senior LT John Theus, junior C Brandon Kublanow, junior RG Greg Pyke and senior RT Kolton Houston started all 13 games last season and have now started the first two in 2015. Kublanow, who played guard last year, moved over to center after three-year starter David Andrews graduated last year. Andrews signed as a non-drafted free agent with the New England Patriots and started the opener. Sophomore LG Isaiah Wynn is the fifth starting lineman this season.
Former SEC Commissioner Slive To Be Recognized Saturday
The SEC will help raise awareness of prostate cancer prevention and honor former commissioner Mike Slive, who battled the disease during his career, with Prostate Cancer Awareness Games on each of the 14 league campuses during the month of September. The 14 Athletics Directors of the SEC voted unanimously in May at the SEC Spring Meetings to recognize Slive by dedicating a game on each campus to prostate cancer awareness during which the home team will wear a commemorative helmet sticker in addition to other awareness activities. Slive will be in attendance at Sanford Stadium Saturday in Athens and be recognized during the game as part of Georgia's Prostate Cancer Awareness.
The Bulldogs will also wear a helmet sticker in support of Curing Kids Cancer. This campaign supports National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September.
Inside The Numbers This Season
HEAD COACH Mark Richt
UGA/Overall: 138-48 (15th year)
Hometown: Boca Raton, Fla.
College: University of Miami, '82
Birthdate: Feb. 18, 1960 in Omaha, Neb.
Wife: Katharyn Francis
Children: Jon (24), David (19), Zach (18), Anya (17)
Coaching History:
Years as college coach: 30
Florida State: Grad. Assistant (1985-86); Volunteer Assistant (1987-88)
East Carolina: Offensive Coordinator (1989)
Florida State: Quarterbacks (1990-2000); Offensive Coord. (1994-2000)
Georgia: Head Coach (2001-current)
Fast Facts:
The Mark Richt Record
*Includes 2-3 in SEC Championship games
Commit to the G
OFFENSE
Veteran NFL offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Brian Schottenheimer joined the Bulldogs in January and aims to keep Georgia's offense among the best in the country after it led the SEC and ranked eighth nationally in scoring at 41.3 ppg last year. This year, Georgia is averaging 41.0 PPG.
#11 Greyson Lambert (6-5, 220, Jr.)
*Virginia transfer joined the program over the summer and is the starter
*Career: 17 games with the Cavaliers from 2013-14, 187-for-336 for 1,972 yards, 11 TDs, 13 INTs, 2 Rushing TDs; at Georgia, 19-for-33 for 257 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs, 1 Rushing TD
#12 Brice Ramsey (6-3, 213, RSo.) *Saw action in each of Georgia's first two games this season, completing 4-of- 6 passes for 76 yards, 1 TD
*Served as No. 2 QB in 2014, going 24-of-39 for 333 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs in 8 games; played the entire second half of the Belk Bowl win over #20 Louisville
*Career: 10 games, 0 starts, 28-for-45, 409 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs
#10 Faton Bauta (6-3, 215, Jr.)
*Saw action in three games in 2014, going 4-for-5 for 48 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs plus 17 rushing yards and 2 TDs; serves as the holder on special teams in `15
Former Bulldog Thomas Brown returned to Georgia as running backs coach in February and inherited a talented cast after working with an impressive group at Wisconsin, including Heisman Trophy finalist Melvin Gordon.
#27 Nick Chubb (5-10, 220, So.)
*Has totaled 100 yards or more rushing in 10 consecutive games, which is No. 2 for active players in the FBS
*Ran for 189 yards on 19 carries at VU in `15 and for 120 yards and 2 TDs in `15 opener vs. ULM
*2014 SEC Freshman of Year, Freshman All-American
*Trailed only Herschel Walker for the most yards rushing by a freshman in UGA history after going for 1,547 in 13 games with 8 starts in 2014
*Career: 15 games, 10 starts, 254 attempts, 1,856 yards, 16 TDs plus 20 rec. for 226 yards, 2 TDs
#1 Sony Michel (5-11, 212, So.)
#1 Sony Michel (5-11, 212, So.) * Team-high 79 yards receiving and 1 TD in 2015 win over ULM
*Career: 10 games, 1 start, 82 carries, 507 yards, 6 TDs plus 11 rec. for 215 yards, 2 TDs
#4 Keith Marshall (5-11, 212, Jr.)
*Solid start to 2015 with 10 carries for 73 yards and 2 TDs against ULM; limited to 3 games in 2014 due to leg injuries, ACL in 2013 after 5 games
*Career: 24 games with 2 starts and rushed for 1,113 yards on 200 att. (5.6 yards./att.) with 11 TDs; Also 20 rec. for 197 yards, 2 TDs
#22 Brendan Douglas (5-11, 215, Jr.)
*Has tallied 17 yards on 3 attempts in 2015
*Career: 26 games, 142 carries for 592 yds., 5 TDs, 14 rec. for 167 yds., 1 TD
#48 Quayvon Hicks (6-2, 251, Sr.)
*Started 2015 opener with no rushing atts., 1 catch for 15 yards
*Career: 27 games, 12 starts, with 19 atts. for 157 yds., 3 TDs, 10 rec. for 113 yds.
Assistant Head Coach Bryan McClendon moves from running backs coach to take over the wide receivers, a position he played for the Bulldogs from 2002-05.
#26 Malcolm Mitchell (6-1, 195, Sr.)
*Caught a team-high 4 receptions for 36 yards at Vanderbilt in `15; snagged 3 catches for 52 yards, including a 28-yard TD in the ULM win to start `15
*Career: 36 games, 24 starts, 123 Receptions, 1,573 yards and 12 TDs; 64 attempts, 410 yards, 5 TDs; 19 Punt Returns, 230 Yards; 16 Kickoff Returns, 360 yards
#5 Terry Godwin (5-11, 174, Fr.)
*Had 4 catches for 41 yards in first two games this season
*True freshman and 5-star prospect from Hogansville, Ga. (Callaway HS)
#16 Isaiah McKenzie (5-8, 170, So.)
*SEC's active leader with three career punt returns for TDs
*Had career-long 77-yard punt return for a TD at VU in `15
*Career: Appeared in 14 games (3 starts) with 7 rec., 82 yards; 8 rushes for 102 yards; 22 punt ret. for 319 yards, 3 TDs; 11 kickoff ret. for 309 yards, 1 TD
*1st Bulldog and 12th in FBS history to return a punt and kickoff for a TD in same game, doing it in 63-31 win over Kentucky in 2014
#81 Reggie Davis (6-0, 170, Jr.)
*In 2015 opener, had 2 punt ret. 28 yards and 2 KOR for 53
*Appeared in all 13 games with 1 start in 2014 with 6 rec., 63 yards, 0 TD plus 12 punt ret., 95 yards
*UGA record-setting 98-yard TD catch from Aaron Murray in 45-21 win over North Texas in 2013
*Career: 26 games, 3 starts, 18 Rec., 328 yards, 1 TD
#82 Michael Chigbu (6-2, 216, Fr.)
*Has appeared in first two games of 2015 season
*True freshman and 4-star prospect from New Orleans, La. (Holy Cross), finished his senior year with 45 catches for 646 yards and six TDs.
#2 Jayson Stanley (6-2, 204, Fr.)
*Yet to make Bulldog debut
*True freshman and 4-star prospect from Fairburn, Ga. (Creekside HS), missed his senior season due to ACL surgery and had 41 catches for 817 yards and 16 TDs as a junior.
John Lilly, the longest tenured assistant on Mark Richt's staff, returns a group that may play a bigger role in Schottenheimer's offense.
#83 Jeb Blazevich (6-5, 248, So.)
*Career: Freshman All-SEC in 2014 after appearing in all 13 games with 10 starts 18 rec., 269 yards, 2 TDs
*Career: 15 games, 12 starts with 20 rec., 303 yards, 3 TDs
#87 Jay Rome (6-6, 250, Sr.)
*Appeared in 12 games with 2 starts in 2014 with 10 rec., 59 yards, 1 TD
*Career: 36 games, 4 starts with 30 rec., 310 yards, 3 TDs
First-year offensive line coach Rob Sale inherited a solid group of veterans, as only one starter was lost from the 2014 squad. That lineman was center David Andrews, who was chosen as the Bulldogs' MVP and now suits up for the New England Patriots.
#71 John Theus (LT, 6-6, 303, Sr., 37 career starts, captain in all 3 games this year); #75 Kolton Houston (RT, 6-5, 285, Sr., 21 career starts); #73 Greg Pyke (RG, 6-6, 313, Jr., 15 career starts); #54 Brandon Kublanow (LG/C, 6-3, 282, Jr., 15 career starts at LG, moves to C for 2015); #77 Isaiah Wynn (LG, 6-2, 278, So., 3 career starts)
Did You Know?
In 2014, Georgia started the same offensive line in all 13 games, marking the first time that had happened since 2000.
Top Reserves
#66 C Hunter Long (6-4, 303, Sr.), #55 LG Dyshon Sims (6-4, 293, So.), #53 RG Lamont Gaillard (6-2, 305, RFr.), #65 RT Kendall Baker (6-6, 310, RFr.), #70 LT Aulden Bynum (6-5, 276, RSo.).
DEFENSE
Tracy Rocker, Associate Head Coach/Defensive Line/Will Linebackers continues to build a formidable front seven in his second year at UGA.
#58 Sterling Bailey (6-3, 282, Sr.)
*Tallied 4 tackles in the 2015 season-opening win vs. ULM and followed with 5 tackles at Vanderbilt
*Career: 71 tackles, 1.5 sacks in 31 games, 11 starts
#91 Josh Dawson (6-4, 273, Sr.)
*7 tackles, 1 sack in 13 games, 4 starts in 2014; FR for a TD in the win over UT
*Career: 31 tackles, 1 sack in 40 games, 5 starts
#93 Chris Mayes (6-4, 323, Sr.)
*Tallied 8 tackles in first two games of the 2015 season
*Career: 46 tackles, 1 sack in 21 games, 10 starts
#97 John Atkins (6-4, 300, RSo.)
*Made first career start at Vanderbilt in `15 and had one tackle
*Career: 12 tackles in 12 games, 1 start
#89 James DeLoach (6-3, 284, Sr.)
*Made 6 tackles in 7 games, 0 starts in 2014
*Career: 15 tackles in 27 games, 0 starts
#78 Trenton Thompson (6-4, 307, Fr.)
*True freshman and 5-star prospect from Albany, Ga. (Westover HS), All-USA Defensive Player of the Year with 85 tackles, 36 TFLs and 4 sacks as a senior
The linebackers are coached by Tracy Rocker (WLB), Mike Ekeler (ILB) and Kevin Sherrer (SAM, STAR). They are all in their second year and return a wealth of experience. The STAR is a LB/Safety hybrid position.
#59 Jordan Jenkins (OLB, 6-3, 253, Sr.)
*Totaled career-high, team-leading 11 tackles, including 5.5 tackles for loss and 2 sacks, in `15 SEC opener at VU; named SEC Def. Lineman of the Week
*SEC's active leader with 18 career sacks (tied for 3rd nationally) and 35.5 tackles for loss
*Named a team captain in each of the first 3 games of `15
*Posted 7 tackles, including a sack, in `15 season opener vs. ULM
*Career: 164 tackles, 18 sacks in 42 games, 34 starts
#84 Leonard Floyd (OLB/MLB/STAR, 6-4, 231, Jr.)
*Team-high 8 tackles, 1.5 TFLs, 0.5 sack versus ULM in 2015 opener, followed up with 7-tackle performance at VU
*Career: 125 tackles, 13.5 sacks in 27 games, 21 starts
#7 Lorenzo Carter (OLB, 6-6, 242, So.)
*2 tackles in season opener for 2015 vs. ULM; disqualified in opening quarter of `15 VU game for targeting
*43 tackles, 7 TFL and 4.5 sacks in 15 games, 6 starts
#17 Davin Bellamy (OLB, 6-5, 241, RSo.)
*Picked up first career start in `15 SEC opener at Vanderbilt
*3 tackles (0.5 TFL) vs. ULM in 2015 season opener
*23 tackles, 0.5 TFL with 1 FF and 1 FR in 12 games, 1 start
#42 Tim Kimbrough (ILB, 6-0, 226, Jr.)
*Had 10 tackles, 1 sack and a forced fumble in first two games of 2015 season
*Career: 47 tackles, 1 sack in 26 games, 0 starts
#45 Reggie Carter (ILB, 6-1, 228, Jr.)
*Tallied 28 tackles in 12 games, 0 starts in 2014
*Career: 38 tackles in 21 games, 1 start
#51 Jake Ganus (ILB, 6-2, 227, Sr.)
*Started in UGA debut vs. ULM and in SEC opener at Vanderbilt in `15
*First INT as a Bulldog came in the end zone at VU, also had 6 tackles
*Transfer from UAB, led Blazers in tackles in 2013-14
*Career: 235 tackles, 6 sacks, 3 INTs in 38 games, 34 starts
The secondary is coached by second-year defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt. In 2014, the secondary accounted for 15 of the team's 16 interceptions as part of a +16 turnover margin. Georgia led the SEC and finished fourth nationally in turnover margin.
#20 Quincy Mauger (6-0, 200, Jr.)
*Co-led with 8 tackles (0.5 sacks) in the 2015 season opener vs. ULM
*Co-led the team with 4 INTs, fourth best in the conference in 2014 in 13 games,
*Career: 120 tackles, 5 INTs in 28 games, 16 starts
#24 Dominick Sanders (6-0, 189, So.)
*Returned an INT 88 yards (fourth-longest in school history, longest since `03) for a TD and recorded a career-high 8 tackles in 2015 SEC opener at Vanderbilt
*Started all 13 games as a true freshman and recorded 36 stops, 3 INTs and a 54-yard fumble recovery for a TD versus Arkansas.
*Career: 46 tackles, 4 INTs in 15 games, 15 starts
#36 Rico McGraw (6-0, 192, Fr.)
*Has 5 tackles through first two games as a Bulldog; drew start in debut vs. ULM
*True freshman and 4-star prospect from Nashville, Tenn. (The Ensworth School), US Army All-American
#14 Malkom Parrish (5-10, 188, So.)
*First career start, finished with career-high 6 tackles, including a TFL, in 2015 opener; made 4 stops at Vanderbilt the next game
*Made 23 stops (one TFL) as a true freshman in 12 games
#35 Aaron Davis (6-1, 190, RSo.)
*Matched his career high with 7 tackles, including 1 TFL, at Vanderbilt in `15 *Recorded an INT (23-yard return) in 2015 season opener vs. ULM
*50 tackles, two INTs and a fumble recovery, playing in 14 games, 12 starts
SPECIALISTS
The offensive special teams are coordinated by John Lilly while Mike Ekeler handles the defensive special teams.
#13 Marshall Morgan (PK/KO, 6-3, 194, Sr.)
*Went 7-for-7 on PATs in 2015 season opener; 1-for-3 FGs at VU in `15
*SEC best 115 pts. in 2014
*Career: 329 Points (current SEC leader); 47-for-62 FG
#32 Collin Barber (P/KO/Holder, 6-2, 208, Sr.)
*Has 10 punts for a 41.8-yard average and 4 punts inside the 20-yard line so far this season; booted a 50-yarder vs. ULM in season opener
*Has handled 8-of-14 kickoffs in two games this season
*Career: 41.5 avg. on 133 punts since 2012, LG-61
#49 Nathan Theus (SN, 6-3, 238, Sr.)
*Career: Starting snapper since 2012
#16 Isaiah McKenzie (KOR/PR, 5-8, 170, So.)
*SEC's active leader with three career punt returns for TDs
*Had career-long 77-yard punt return for a TD at Vanderbilt; named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time in his career
*Played in 12 games with 3 starts in 2014 as WR with 6 catches for 67 yards and had 19 PR for 230 yards, 2 TDs plus 11 KOR for 309 yards and 1 TD
*1st Bulldog and 12th in FBS history to return a punt and kickoff for a TD in same game, doing it in 63-31 win over Kentucky in 2014
*Tied school record for most return TDs in a season with 3 in 2014
*Career: 22 PR, 14.5 PR Avg., 3 TDs; 11 KOR, 28.1 KO Avg., 1 TD
#81 Reggie Davis (PR/FLK, 6-0, 170, Jr.)
*In 2015 opener, had 2 punt ret. for 28 yards and 2 KOR for 53
*Appeared in all 13 games with 1 start in 2014 with 6 rec., 63 yards, 0 TD plus 12 Punt Ret., 95 yards
*Career: 28 PR, 6.0 Avg.; 25 games, 2 starts, 17 rec., 320 yards, 1 TD
Career Watch
| Game 3: | Georgia (2-0, 0-1 SEC) vs South Carolina (1-1, 0-1 SEC) |
| Rankings: | Georgia - 7 AP, 8 Coaches; S. Carolina- NR AP, NR Coaches |
| Date: | 6:00 p.m. - September 19, 2015 |
| Site: | Athens, Ga. |
| Stadium: | Sanford Stadium (92,746) |
| Radio: | Georgia Bulldog Sports Network from IMG - Scott Howard (PxP), Eric Zeier (Color), Chuck Dowdle (sideline), Loran Smith, Neil Williamson, Jeff Dantzler, Kevin Butler |
| TV: | ESPN - Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), Holly Rowe (sideline) |
| Radio: | Bulldog Radio Network |
| Statellite: | Sirius 115, XM 191 |
| Internet Broadcast: | Free Audio - Free Streaming on georgiadogs.com | Free Mobile Audio Free Video - WatchESPN.com | SkyCam |
| Live Stats: | |
| Twitter: | #SCvsUGA |
| TV Replay: | SEC Network: 9/21 9:30 PM, 12:00 AM; 9/24 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM |
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Georgia (2-0, 1-0 SEC) looks to continue its winning ways this season as it plays host to South Carolina (1-1, 0-1 SEC). Last Saturday, Georgia posted a 31-14 road win over Vanderbilt. Georgia's defense held the Commodores to a pair of field goals in the first half and surrendered the lone touchdown with 4:33 left in the contest plus forced a turnover on first-and-goal from the eight. Meanwhile, South Carolina dropped a 26-22 decision to Kentucky in Columbia. The Wildcats built a 24-7 halftime lead and hung on for an SEC road win, their first in six years. UK has won two straight over the Gamecocks.
Creating Turnovers Again
The 2015 season marks the second under defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt. Through two games, the Bulldogs are +3 in turnover margin and have scored 17 points off them. Opponents have been limited to 14 points a game. In 2014, Georgia finished with a +16 turnover margin and that ranked fourth nationally and was the fourth best in school history. Also in 2014, the Bulldogs ranked fifth in the SEC in scoring defense at 20.7 points a game. USC is tied for second in the SEC with a +3 turnover margin. Georgia, USC and Ole Miss are tied for the league lead with four interceptions. USC linebacker Skai Moore has three picks on the year.
Bulldog Rushing Attack Setting The Tone
Georgia's ability to run the football is one of the main reasons why the Bulldogs are off to a 2-0 start. In the opening win over ULM, Georgia tallied 243 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Then, the Bulldogs had 281 yards and two touchdowns in the road win against Vanderbilt.
Sophomore Nick Chubb, one of the nation's top running backs, leads the way with 309 yards on 35 carries (8.8 average) and two touchdown this season. He has had 10 consecutive games with at least 100 yards rushing and that is the nation's second longest active streak behind Toledo's Kareem Hunt at 11 games.
Offense Churning Along
In the season-opening win over ULM, Georgia tallied 51 points, running 52 plays and gaining 435 yards. With the help from a special teams touchdown and a defensive touchdown, Georgia scored 31 points and racked up 422 total yards at Vanderbilt. The Bulldogs rank fifth in the SEC averaging 41 points per game while South Carolina ranks 13th averaging 19.5.
Veteran Offensive Line Back In Business
The Bulldogs return four starters on the offensive line from the 2014 season. Senior LT John Theus, junior C Brandon Kublanow, junior RG Greg Pyke and senior RT Kolton Houston started all 13 games last season and have now started the first two in 2015. Kublanow, who played guard last year, moved over to center after three-year starter David Andrews graduated last year. Andrews signed as a non-drafted free agent with the New England Patriots and started the opener. Sophomore LG Isaiah Wynn is the fifth starting lineman this season.
Former SEC Commissioner Slive To Be Recognized Saturday
The SEC will help raise awareness of prostate cancer prevention and honor former commissioner Mike Slive, who battled the disease during his career, with Prostate Cancer Awareness Games on each of the 14 league campuses during the month of September. The 14 Athletics Directors of the SEC voted unanimously in May at the SEC Spring Meetings to recognize Slive by dedicating a game on each campus to prostate cancer awareness during which the home team will wear a commemorative helmet sticker in addition to other awareness activities. Slive will be in attendance at Sanford Stadium Saturday in Athens and be recognized during the game as part of Georgia's Prostate Cancer Awareness.
The Bulldogs will also wear a helmet sticker in support of Curing Kids Cancer. This campaign supports National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September.
Inside The Numbers This Season
| Georgia | S. Carolina | |
| 428.5 | Total Offense | 405.5 |
| 262.0 | Rushing Offense | 224.5 |
| 166.5 | Passing Offense | 181.0 |
| 41.0 | Scoring Offense | 19.5 |
| 14.0 | Scoring Defense | 19.5 |
| +3 | Turnover Margin | +3 |
| 21.0 | Punt Returns | 12.0 |
| 17.6 | Kickoff Returns | 22.0 |
HEAD COACH Mark Richt
UGA/Overall: 138-48 (15th year)
Hometown: Boca Raton, Fla.
College: University of Miami, '82
Birthdate: Feb. 18, 1960 in Omaha, Neb.
Wife: Katharyn Francis
Children: Jon (24), David (19), Zach (18), Anya (17)
Coaching History:
Years as college coach: 30
Florida State: Grad. Assistant (1985-86); Volunteer Assistant (1987-88)
East Carolina: Offensive Coordinator (1989)
Florida State: Quarterbacks (1990-2000); Offensive Coord. (1994-2000)
Georgia: Head Coach (2001-current)
Fast Facts:
- One of only four men in NCAA Division I-A history to record 135 or more wins in his first 14 seasons
- Two SEC titles (2002, '05), five SEC Championship Game appearances (2002, '03, 05, '11, '12)
- 14 straight bowl games
- 56-11 non-conference record, including 38-2 at home
- 2002 SEC Coach of the Year after directing the Bulldogs to their first SEC title in 20 years and school record 13 wins
- 2005 SEC Coach of the Year after a 10-3 season, SEC title and a No. 10 final Coaches poll ranking
- Posted Sugar Bowl wins over Fla. State and Hawaii
The Mark Richt Record
| Year | W | L | T | Pct. | SEC Reg. Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8 | 4 | 0 | .667 | 5-3 (T3rd/East) |
| 2002 | 13 | 1 | 0 | .929 | 7-1 (1st/Champs) |
| 2003 | 11 | 3 | 0 | .786 | 6-2 (T1st/East) |
| 2004 | 10 | 2 | 0 | .833 | 6-2 (2nd/East) |
| 2005 | 10 | 3 | 0 | .769 | 6-2 (1st/Champs) |
| 2006 | 9 | 4 | 0 | .692 | 4-4 (T3rd/East) |
| 2007 | 11 | 2 | 0 | .846 | 6-2 (T1st/East) |
| 2008 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 769 | 6-2 (2nd/East) |
| 2009 | 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | 4-4 (T2nd/East) |
| 2010 | 6 | 7 | 0 | .462 | 3-5 (3rd/East) |
| 2011 | 10 | 4 | 0 | .714 | 7-1 (1st/East) |
| 2012 | 12 | 2 | 0 | .857 | 7-1 (T1st/East) |
| 2013 | 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | 5-3 (3rd/East) |
| 2014 | 10 | 3 | 0 | .769 | 6-2 (2nd/East) |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1-0 |
| Total | 138 | 48 | 0 | .742 | *81-37 (.684) |
*Includes 2-3 in SEC Championship games
Commit to the G
- 292 football student-athletes have earned their degrees since Mark Richt became head coach
- 7 current Bulldogs have earned their degrees (Sterling Bailey, Faton Bauta, Kolton Houston, Jesse Jones, Greyson Lambert, Jay Rome, Nate Theus)
- 3 current Bulldogs are enrolled in graduate schools (Houston, Lambert in Sport Management; Theus in Human Development/Family Science)
- 10 additional Bulldogs are on track to graduate this semester
- Georgia has had nine selections to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team since Richt arrived in 2001 and a national best 15 since it began in 1992.
- Former Bulldog Thomas Davis (Carolina Panthers) received the 2014 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award by the NFL
OFFENSE
Quarterbacks
Veteran NFL offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Brian Schottenheimer joined the Bulldogs in January and aims to keep Georgia's offense among the best in the country after it led the SEC and ranked eighth nationally in scoring at 41.3 ppg last year. This year, Georgia is averaging 41.0 PPG.
#11 Greyson Lambert (6-5, 220, Jr.)
*Virginia transfer joined the program over the summer and is the starter
*Career: 17 games with the Cavaliers from 2013-14, 187-for-336 for 1,972 yards, 11 TDs, 13 INTs, 2 Rushing TDs; at Georgia, 19-for-33 for 257 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs, 1 Rushing TD
#12 Brice Ramsey (6-3, 213, RSo.) *Saw action in each of Georgia's first two games this season, completing 4-of- 6 passes for 76 yards, 1 TD
*Served as No. 2 QB in 2014, going 24-of-39 for 333 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs in 8 games; played the entire second half of the Belk Bowl win over #20 Louisville
*Career: 10 games, 0 starts, 28-for-45, 409 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs
#10 Faton Bauta (6-3, 215, Jr.)
*Saw action in three games in 2014, going 4-for-5 for 48 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs plus 17 rushing yards and 2 TDs; serves as the holder on special teams in `15
Running backs
Former Bulldog Thomas Brown returned to Georgia as running backs coach in February and inherited a talented cast after working with an impressive group at Wisconsin, including Heisman Trophy finalist Melvin Gordon.
#27 Nick Chubb (5-10, 220, So.)
*Has totaled 100 yards or more rushing in 10 consecutive games, which is No. 2 for active players in the FBS
*Ran for 189 yards on 19 carries at VU in `15 and for 120 yards and 2 TDs in `15 opener vs. ULM
*2014 SEC Freshman of Year, Freshman All-American
*Trailed only Herschel Walker for the most yards rushing by a freshman in UGA history after going for 1,547 in 13 games with 8 starts in 2014
*Career: 15 games, 10 starts, 254 attempts, 1,856 yards, 16 TDs plus 20 rec. for 226 yards, 2 TDs
#1 Sony Michel (5-11, 212, So.)
#1 Sony Michel (5-11, 212, So.) * Team-high 79 yards receiving and 1 TD in 2015 win over ULM
*Career: 10 games, 1 start, 82 carries, 507 yards, 6 TDs plus 11 rec. for 215 yards, 2 TDs
#4 Keith Marshall (5-11, 212, Jr.)
*Solid start to 2015 with 10 carries for 73 yards and 2 TDs against ULM; limited to 3 games in 2014 due to leg injuries, ACL in 2013 after 5 games
*Career: 24 games with 2 starts and rushed for 1,113 yards on 200 att. (5.6 yards./att.) with 11 TDs; Also 20 rec. for 197 yards, 2 TDs
#22 Brendan Douglas (5-11, 215, Jr.)
*Has tallied 17 yards on 3 attempts in 2015
*Career: 26 games, 142 carries for 592 yds., 5 TDs, 14 rec. for 167 yds., 1 TD
#48 Quayvon Hicks (6-2, 251, Sr.)
*Started 2015 opener with no rushing atts., 1 catch for 15 yards
*Career: 27 games, 12 starts, with 19 atts. for 157 yds., 3 TDs, 10 rec. for 113 yds.
Wide Receivers
Assistant Head Coach Bryan McClendon moves from running backs coach to take over the wide receivers, a position he played for the Bulldogs from 2002-05.
#26 Malcolm Mitchell (6-1, 195, Sr.)
*Caught a team-high 4 receptions for 36 yards at Vanderbilt in `15; snagged 3 catches for 52 yards, including a 28-yard TD in the ULM win to start `15
*Career: 36 games, 24 starts, 123 Receptions, 1,573 yards and 12 TDs; 64 attempts, 410 yards, 5 TDs; 19 Punt Returns, 230 Yards; 16 Kickoff Returns, 360 yards
#5 Terry Godwin (5-11, 174, Fr.)
*Had 4 catches for 41 yards in first two games this season
*True freshman and 5-star prospect from Hogansville, Ga. (Callaway HS)
#16 Isaiah McKenzie (5-8, 170, So.)
*SEC's active leader with three career punt returns for TDs
*Had career-long 77-yard punt return for a TD at VU in `15
*Career: Appeared in 14 games (3 starts) with 7 rec., 82 yards; 8 rushes for 102 yards; 22 punt ret. for 319 yards, 3 TDs; 11 kickoff ret. for 309 yards, 1 TD
*1st Bulldog and 12th in FBS history to return a punt and kickoff for a TD in same game, doing it in 63-31 win over Kentucky in 2014
#81 Reggie Davis (6-0, 170, Jr.)
*In 2015 opener, had 2 punt ret. 28 yards and 2 KOR for 53
*Appeared in all 13 games with 1 start in 2014 with 6 rec., 63 yards, 0 TD plus 12 punt ret., 95 yards
*UGA record-setting 98-yard TD catch from Aaron Murray in 45-21 win over North Texas in 2013
*Career: 26 games, 3 starts, 18 Rec., 328 yards, 1 TD
#82 Michael Chigbu (6-2, 216, Fr.)
*Has appeared in first two games of 2015 season
*True freshman and 4-star prospect from New Orleans, La. (Holy Cross), finished his senior year with 45 catches for 646 yards and six TDs.
#2 Jayson Stanley (6-2, 204, Fr.)
*Yet to make Bulldog debut
*True freshman and 4-star prospect from Fairburn, Ga. (Creekside HS), missed his senior season due to ACL surgery and had 41 catches for 817 yards and 16 TDs as a junior.
Tight Ends
John Lilly, the longest tenured assistant on Mark Richt's staff, returns a group that may play a bigger role in Schottenheimer's offense.
#83 Jeb Blazevich (6-5, 248, So.)
*Career: Freshman All-SEC in 2014 after appearing in all 13 games with 10 starts 18 rec., 269 yards, 2 TDs
*Career: 15 games, 12 starts with 20 rec., 303 yards, 3 TDs
#87 Jay Rome (6-6, 250, Sr.)
*Appeared in 12 games with 2 starts in 2014 with 10 rec., 59 yards, 1 TD
*Career: 36 games, 4 starts with 30 rec., 310 yards, 3 TDs
Offensive Line
First-year offensive line coach Rob Sale inherited a solid group of veterans, as only one starter was lost from the 2014 squad. That lineman was center David Andrews, who was chosen as the Bulldogs' MVP and now suits up for the New England Patriots.
#71 John Theus (LT, 6-6, 303, Sr., 37 career starts, captain in all 3 games this year); #75 Kolton Houston (RT, 6-5, 285, Sr., 21 career starts); #73 Greg Pyke (RG, 6-6, 313, Jr., 15 career starts); #54 Brandon Kublanow (LG/C, 6-3, 282, Jr., 15 career starts at LG, moves to C for 2015); #77 Isaiah Wynn (LG, 6-2, 278, So., 3 career starts)
Did You Know?
In 2014, Georgia started the same offensive line in all 13 games, marking the first time that had happened since 2000.
Top Reserves
#66 C Hunter Long (6-4, 303, Sr.), #55 LG Dyshon Sims (6-4, 293, So.), #53 RG Lamont Gaillard (6-2, 305, RFr.), #65 RT Kendall Baker (6-6, 310, RFr.), #70 LT Aulden Bynum (6-5, 276, RSo.).
DEFENSE
Defensive Linemen
Tracy Rocker, Associate Head Coach/Defensive Line/Will Linebackers continues to build a formidable front seven in his second year at UGA.
#58 Sterling Bailey (6-3, 282, Sr.)
*Tallied 4 tackles in the 2015 season-opening win vs. ULM and followed with 5 tackles at Vanderbilt
*Career: 71 tackles, 1.5 sacks in 31 games, 11 starts
#91 Josh Dawson (6-4, 273, Sr.)
*7 tackles, 1 sack in 13 games, 4 starts in 2014; FR for a TD in the win over UT
*Career: 31 tackles, 1 sack in 40 games, 5 starts
#93 Chris Mayes (6-4, 323, Sr.)
*Tallied 8 tackles in first two games of the 2015 season
*Career: 46 tackles, 1 sack in 21 games, 10 starts
#97 John Atkins (6-4, 300, RSo.)
*Made first career start at Vanderbilt in `15 and had one tackle
*Career: 12 tackles in 12 games, 1 start
#89 James DeLoach (6-3, 284, Sr.)
*Made 6 tackles in 7 games, 0 starts in 2014
*Career: 15 tackles in 27 games, 0 starts
#78 Trenton Thompson (6-4, 307, Fr.)
*True freshman and 5-star prospect from Albany, Ga. (Westover HS), All-USA Defensive Player of the Year with 85 tackles, 36 TFLs and 4 sacks as a senior
Linebackers
The linebackers are coached by Tracy Rocker (WLB), Mike Ekeler (ILB) and Kevin Sherrer (SAM, STAR). They are all in their second year and return a wealth of experience. The STAR is a LB/Safety hybrid position.
#59 Jordan Jenkins (OLB, 6-3, 253, Sr.)
*Totaled career-high, team-leading 11 tackles, including 5.5 tackles for loss and 2 sacks, in `15 SEC opener at VU; named SEC Def. Lineman of the Week
*SEC's active leader with 18 career sacks (tied for 3rd nationally) and 35.5 tackles for loss
*Named a team captain in each of the first 3 games of `15
*Posted 7 tackles, including a sack, in `15 season opener vs. ULM
*Career: 164 tackles, 18 sacks in 42 games, 34 starts
#84 Leonard Floyd (OLB/MLB/STAR, 6-4, 231, Jr.)
*Team-high 8 tackles, 1.5 TFLs, 0.5 sack versus ULM in 2015 opener, followed up with 7-tackle performance at VU
*Career: 125 tackles, 13.5 sacks in 27 games, 21 starts
#7 Lorenzo Carter (OLB, 6-6, 242, So.)
*2 tackles in season opener for 2015 vs. ULM; disqualified in opening quarter of `15 VU game for targeting
*43 tackles, 7 TFL and 4.5 sacks in 15 games, 6 starts
#17 Davin Bellamy (OLB, 6-5, 241, RSo.)
*Picked up first career start in `15 SEC opener at Vanderbilt
*3 tackles (0.5 TFL) vs. ULM in 2015 season opener
*23 tackles, 0.5 TFL with 1 FF and 1 FR in 12 games, 1 start
#42 Tim Kimbrough (ILB, 6-0, 226, Jr.)
*Had 10 tackles, 1 sack and a forced fumble in first two games of 2015 season
*Career: 47 tackles, 1 sack in 26 games, 0 starts
#45 Reggie Carter (ILB, 6-1, 228, Jr.)
*Tallied 28 tackles in 12 games, 0 starts in 2014
*Career: 38 tackles in 21 games, 1 start
#51 Jake Ganus (ILB, 6-2, 227, Sr.)
*Started in UGA debut vs. ULM and in SEC opener at Vanderbilt in `15
*First INT as a Bulldog came in the end zone at VU, also had 6 tackles
*Transfer from UAB, led Blazers in tackles in 2013-14
*Career: 235 tackles, 6 sacks, 3 INTs in 38 games, 34 starts
Defensive Backs
The secondary is coached by second-year defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt. In 2014, the secondary accounted for 15 of the team's 16 interceptions as part of a +16 turnover margin. Georgia led the SEC and finished fourth nationally in turnover margin.
#20 Quincy Mauger (6-0, 200, Jr.)
*Co-led with 8 tackles (0.5 sacks) in the 2015 season opener vs. ULM
*Co-led the team with 4 INTs, fourth best in the conference in 2014 in 13 games,
*Career: 120 tackles, 5 INTs in 28 games, 16 starts
#24 Dominick Sanders (6-0, 189, So.)
*Returned an INT 88 yards (fourth-longest in school history, longest since `03) for a TD and recorded a career-high 8 tackles in 2015 SEC opener at Vanderbilt
*Started all 13 games as a true freshman and recorded 36 stops, 3 INTs and a 54-yard fumble recovery for a TD versus Arkansas.
*Career: 46 tackles, 4 INTs in 15 games, 15 starts
#36 Rico McGraw (6-0, 192, Fr.)
*Has 5 tackles through first two games as a Bulldog; drew start in debut vs. ULM
*True freshman and 4-star prospect from Nashville, Tenn. (The Ensworth School), US Army All-American
#14 Malkom Parrish (5-10, 188, So.)
*First career start, finished with career-high 6 tackles, including a TFL, in 2015 opener; made 4 stops at Vanderbilt the next game
*Made 23 stops (one TFL) as a true freshman in 12 games
#35 Aaron Davis (6-1, 190, RSo.)
*Matched his career high with 7 tackles, including 1 TFL, at Vanderbilt in `15 *Recorded an INT (23-yard return) in 2015 season opener vs. ULM
*50 tackles, two INTs and a fumble recovery, playing in 14 games, 12 starts
SPECIALISTS
The offensive special teams are coordinated by John Lilly while Mike Ekeler handles the defensive special teams.
#13 Marshall Morgan (PK/KO, 6-3, 194, Sr.)
*Went 7-for-7 on PATs in 2015 season opener; 1-for-3 FGs at VU in `15
*SEC best 115 pts. in 2014
*Career: 329 Points (current SEC leader); 47-for-62 FG
#32 Collin Barber (P/KO/Holder, 6-2, 208, Sr.)
*Has 10 punts for a 41.8-yard average and 4 punts inside the 20-yard line so far this season; booted a 50-yarder vs. ULM in season opener
*Has handled 8-of-14 kickoffs in two games this season
*Career: 41.5 avg. on 133 punts since 2012, LG-61
#49 Nathan Theus (SN, 6-3, 238, Sr.)
*Career: Starting snapper since 2012
#16 Isaiah McKenzie (KOR/PR, 5-8, 170, So.)
*SEC's active leader with three career punt returns for TDs
*Had career-long 77-yard punt return for a TD at Vanderbilt; named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time in his career
*Played in 12 games with 3 starts in 2014 as WR with 6 catches for 67 yards and had 19 PR for 230 yards, 2 TDs plus 11 KOR for 309 yards and 1 TD
*1st Bulldog and 12th in FBS history to return a punt and kickoff for a TD in same game, doing it in 63-31 win over Kentucky in 2014
*Tied school record for most return TDs in a season with 3 in 2014
*Career: 22 PR, 14.5 PR Avg., 3 TDs; 11 KOR, 28.1 KO Avg., 1 TD
#81 Reggie Davis (PR/FLK, 6-0, 170, Jr.)
*In 2015 opener, had 2 punt ret. for 28 yards and 2 KOR for 53
*Appeared in all 13 games with 1 start in 2014 with 6 rec., 63 yards, 0 TD plus 12 Punt Ret., 95 yards
*Career: 28 PR, 6.0 Avg.; 25 games, 2 starts, 17 rec., 320 yards, 1 TD
Career Watch
Nick Chubb
| 2014 | G/GS | Att. | Yds | TD | LG | Rec | Yds | TD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 CU | 1/0 | 4 | 70 | 1 | 47 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| @ #24 SC | 2/0 | 4 | 34 | 0 | 23 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| TU | 3/0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 5 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| UT | 4/0 | 11 | 32 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| VU | 5/0 | 8 | 78 | 1 | 33 | 2 | 11 | -- | 7 |
| @ #23 MIZZ | 6/1 | 38 | 143 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 31 | -- | 12 |
| @ ARK | 7/2 | 30 | 202 | 2 | 43 | 1 | 8 | -- | 8 |
| vs. UF | 8/3 | 21 | 156 | 1 | 39 | 5 | 59 | 1 | 18 |
| @ UK | 9/4 | 13 | 170 | 1 | 55 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| #9 AU | 10/5 | 19 | 144 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 48 | -- | 27 |
| CSU (W) | 11/6 | 9 | 113 | 2 | 83 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| #15 GT (L) | 12/7 | 25 | 129 | 1 | 65 | 3 | 36 | -- | 24 |
| vs #20 UL (W) | 13/8 | 33 | 266 | 2 | 82 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2015 | G/GS | Att. | Yds | TD | LG | Rec | Yds | TD | LG |
| vs. ULM (W) | 1/1 | 16 | 120 | 2 | 27 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| @ VU (W) | 2/2 | 19 | 189 | 0 | 68 | 2 | 13 | -- | 10 |
| Total | 15/10 | 255 | 1,856 | 16 | 83 | 20 | 226 | 2 | 27 |
Greyson Lambert
| Passing (@ Virginia in 2013-14) | ||||||||||
| Year | G/GS | Cmp. | Att. | Pct. | Yds. | INT | TD | Eff. | LG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 7/0 | 33 | 75 | .440 | 340 | 2 | 1 | 81.1 | 23 UNC | |
| 2014 | 9/9 | 154 | 261 | .590 | 1,632 | 11 | 10 | 115.7 | 54 VT | |
| 2015 | 2/2 | 19 | 33 | .576 | 257 | 0 | 2 | 142.9 | 48 ULM | |
| Total | 18/11 | 214 | 381 | .562 | 2,229 | 13 | 13 | 109.8 | 54 VT | |
| Rushing (@ Virginia in 2013-14) | |||||||
| Year | G/GS | Att. | Yards | Per/Att. | Per/Gm. | TD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 7/0 | 9 | -55 | -6.1 | -7.9 | 0 | 7 UNC |
| 2014 | 9/9 | 35 | -6 | -0.2 | -0.7 | 2 | 37 BYU |
| 2015 | 2/2 | 4 | 1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1 | 5 VU |
| Total | 18/11 | 48 | -60 | -0.8 | -3.3 | 3 | 37 BYU |
| Game-highs: Attempts - 40 (UNC14); Completions - 21 (BYU14), Yards - 261 (UNC14); TDs - 3 (FSU14); LG - 54 (VT14), INT - 2 (3xGT14) | |||||||
Brice Ramsey
| Passing | ||||||||||
| Year | G/GS | Cmp. | Att. | Pct. | Yds. | INT | TD | Eff. | LG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8/0 | 24 | 39 | 61.5 | 333 | 2 | 3 | 148.39 | 47 UK | |
| Total | 8/0 | 24 | 39 | 61.5 | 333 | 2 | 3 | 148.39 | 47 UK | |
| 2015 | 2/0 | 4 | 6 | 66.7 | 76 | 0 | 1 | 228.07 | 31 ULM | |
| Total | 10/0 | 28 | 45 | 62.2 | 409 | 2 | 4 | 159.01 | 47 UK | |
| Game-highs: Attempts - 12 (CSU14); Completions - 8 (CSU14); Yards - 92 (CSU14); TDs - 1 (3x/CSU14); LG - 47 (UK14); INT - 1 (2x/UL14) | ||||||||||
| Rushing | |||||||
| 2015 | 2/0 | 1 | -6 | -6 | -3 | 0 | -- |
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