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Georgia Seniors To Be Recognized Saturday
November 25, 2022 | Football
ATHENS, Ga. --- The 22 members of Georgia's senior class will be recognized before Saturday's game against Georgia Tech.
Scheduled to be recognized are outside linebacker Nolan Smith, running back Kenny McIntosh, receiver Dominick Blaylock, receiver Kearis Jackson, quarterback Stetson Bennett, receiver Nathan Priestley, defensive back Christopher Smith, outside linebacker Robert Beal, Jr., receiver Randon Jernigan, defensive lineman Bill Norton, defensive back Payton Bowles, snapper Payne Walker, defensive back Joseph Daniels, offensive lineman Warren Ericson, snapper William Mote, offensive lineman Warren McClendon, offensive lineman Xavier Truss, tight end Brett Seither, tight end Ryland Goede, defensive lineman Tramel Walthour, kicker Jack Podlesny, and kicker Matthew Sumlin.
Kickoff for Saturday's game is slated for 12:03 p.m. The Senior Day recognition will begin at 11:37 a.m.
This class has an opportunity to set the school record for the most career wins. It tied the mark set by the 2021 national champions with its 45th last Saturday against Kentucky. The 2021 class finished 45-8 while the 2022 seniors are 45-5.
"These guys, just like the group last year, have been really special," Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said. "These guys really care about UGA and have sacrificed a lot for this program. A lot of credit goes to the character of that group."
Scheduled to be recognized are outside linebacker Nolan Smith, running back Kenny McIntosh, receiver Dominick Blaylock, receiver Kearis Jackson, quarterback Stetson Bennett, receiver Nathan Priestley, defensive back Christopher Smith, outside linebacker Robert Beal, Jr., receiver Randon Jernigan, defensive lineman Bill Norton, defensive back Payton Bowles, snapper Payne Walker, defensive back Joseph Daniels, offensive lineman Warren Ericson, snapper William Mote, offensive lineman Warren McClendon, offensive lineman Xavier Truss, tight end Brett Seither, tight end Ryland Goede, defensive lineman Tramel Walthour, kicker Jack Podlesny, and kicker Matthew Sumlin.
Kickoff for Saturday's game is slated for 12:03 p.m. The Senior Day recognition will begin at 11:37 a.m.
This class has an opportunity to set the school record for the most career wins. It tied the mark set by the 2021 national champions with its 45th last Saturday against Kentucky. The 2021 class finished 45-8 while the 2022 seniors are 45-5.
"These guys, just like the group last year, have been really special," Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said. "These guys really care about UGA and have sacrificed a lot for this program. A lot of credit goes to the character of that group."
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