Georgia football is the No. 1 topic every day on DawgNation Daily — the daily podcast for Georgia Bulldogs fans. Catch up on everything happening with UGA athletics with host Brandon Adams and the cast of DawgNation experts as they break down the latest Georgia football recruiting news and discuss UGA coach Kirby Smart’s quest to keep the Bulldogs on top of the SEC. On episodes No. 865 (Jan. 12, 2019) of the podcast, Georgia fans can hear a discussion about Heisman buzz for UGA quarterback Jake Fromm and running back D’Andre Swift.
Georgia football podcast: Hype surrounding Jake Fromm, D’Andre Swift can benefit UGA
Beginning of the show: Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm and running back D’Andre Swift are listed among the favorites for the 2019 Heisman Trophy. I’ll explain on today’s show why it would obviously be great if either player made a run at the award, but why Fromm’s candidacy might have greater reverberations for UGA.
10-minute mark: I’ll discuss a recent assertion from Sports Illustrated’s Andy Staples that UGA could be building a program destined for lasting success similar to what Clemson has done.
15-minute mark: DawgNation’s recruiting insider Jeff Sentell joins the show. Some of the topics covered include…
- The recruiting impact expected from new tight ends coach Todd Hartley
- Whether it should concern UGA fans the program still hasn’t hired a defensive backs coach or named a defensive coordinator
- New details on John Rhys Plumlee after his Mississippi State visit
- Reaction to 4-star 2020 wide receiver Leonard Manuel’s Florida commitment
- An update on 4-star defensive back Kaiir Elam
- And a preview of DawgNation’s appearance at the Marlow’s in Buford Tuesday night
35-minute mark: I take a look at other SEC headlines including the new football facility at South Carolina, an example of the improvement Dan Mullen brought to Florida, LSU linebacker Devin White’s NFL declaration, Former Tennessee quarterback Tee Martin’s return to Knoxville in a yet-to-be-determined coaching role, and a high-profile quarterback transfer’s recent Auburn visit.
End of show: I congratulate the Lady Dawgs on beating Tennessee Sunday, send well wishes to the Diamond Dawgs — which were ranked No. 9 in the recent D1 Baseball preseason top 25 — and preview the men’s basketball game vs. Kentucky. I also share the Gator Hater Updater.