ATHENS — Georgia football coach Kirby Smart and his Bulldogs took a break from the action at Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall to visit Camp Sunshine on Tuesday.
The team’s community service outing provided an opportunity to get a look at how some of the newcomers stack up physically and how other returning players are progressing.
It was an impressive looking group, and a dodge ball game and impromptu dunk session provided players an opportunity to show off their explosivity and quickness.
Freshman defensive back Tyrique Stevenson and tailback James Cook were particularly impressive, and it was clear defensive end Malik Herring has put his time in the weight room this offseason.
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Here are some pictures from the Georgia football outing:
James Cook (4) has clearly put his time in the weight room, while Zamir White (3) appears as solid as ever./Dawgnation)
James Cook (4) has bulked up this offseason, while Zamir White (3) appears as solid as ever / Mike Griffith
It hasn’t taken long for 6-4 freshman WR George Pickens (1) to fit in with his new teammates Channing Tindall (41) and Michael Barnett (94). / Mike Griffith/Dawgnation)
Knowing John Fitzpatrick (86) and Owen Condon (75) have your back would give anyone confidence! / Kristin M. Bradshaw, UGA Sports/Dawgnation)
Camp Sunshine campers know Tyrique Stevenson will be heard from again, on the dodgeball floor, and on the football field this season. / Mike Griffith/Dawgnation)
Dodgeball is unforgiving: Easy to tell who’s still “in” – Tyler Simmons (87), Eli Wolf (17) — and who is “out” Walter Grant (84) / Mike Griffith/Dawgnation)
WR Tommy Bush apparently left his weight vest on the bus, so Kirby’s son, Andrew, had to suffice. / Kristin M. Bradshaw, UGA Sports/Dawgnation)
If Robert Beal (33) and his teammates are this serious about a dodgeball game, just imagine the locker room at Sanford Stadium before kickoff! / Mike Griffith/Dawgnation)
Jake Fromm seems to agree with this camper, who might have suggested Kirby Smart encourage more pass plays / Kristin M. Bradshaw, UGA Sports/Dawgnation)
Are Miami transfer WR Lawrence Cager (15), DB Latavious Brini (13), DL Michael Barnett (94) more surprised or amused that OL Warren Ericson (50) is left-handed? / Kristin M. Bradshaw, UGA Sports/Dawgnation)
LB Channing Tindall appears to enjoy arts and crafts almost as much as sacking quarterbacks / Kristin M. Bradshaw, UGA Sports/Dawgnation)
Nakobe Dean plays to win, doesn’t matter the game or competition! / Greg Poole, Bulldawg Illustrated/Dawgnation)
LB Nakobe Dean plays to win, doesn’t matter the game or competition! / Greg Poole, Bulldawg Illustrated
DB Ameer Speed seemed more interested in a shot put competition that the dodgeball game. / Greg Poole, Bulldawg Illustrated
There can only be one dodgeball MVP, and Tuesday it was Tyrique Stevenson / Greg Poole, Bulldawg Illustrated/Dawgnation)
Georgia tailback D’Andre Swift doesn’t often get caught from behind, but Tuesday was an exception / Kristin M. Bradshaw, UGA Sports/Dawgnation)