“Nobody has actually truly has actually taken charge or taken control of. I want I could say that.”
Georgia was hoping that would be Jamie Newman this season, and indications are things were trending in his direction. However then the 6-foot-4, 230-pound athlete made the somewhat abrupt decision to “pull out” of college football this year and turn his attention towards training for the NFL.
Smart revealed that Newman, who was the very first under center in the first skirmish Aug. 29, informed him Tuesday– or about 3 days and one practice later on– that he altered his mind about playing for the Bulldogs this fall.
Newman trains under quarterback coach Quincy Avery of Atlantas QB Takeover.
” Were moving forward,” Smart stated. “We appreciate Jamie.
With a number of recruits looking in from Gillis Bridge atop the Sanford Stadiums west goal line, Georgias defense truly was the story of the day. The No. 1 system dominated throughout the scrimmage and nabbed away a minimum of three interceptions, 2 of which led to touchdown returns.
The offense had its minutes, too. Running back James Cook as soon as again got loose from some big gains, and Zamir White drew some oohs and ahhs with a few difficult inside operate on what was described by observers as a very physical practice session.
Accordingly, at least 2 members of Georgias pass-catching group came away hopping. Flanker Matt Landers hobbled off the field with an upper leg injury, and tight end Tre McKitty left the skirmish halfway through with a lower-leg injury.
Of McKitty, Smart stated, “We believe hell be great.” The Bulldogs have to hope so as the 6-foot-5, 245-pound graduate transfer has stood apart in camp and, if healthy, looks poised to nail down the beginning job.
” Ive been truly pleased with Tre McKitty,” Smart shared. “Hes difficult, hes physical, he works, he obstructs, he catches.”
Georgia has a lot of competition behind McKitty. John FitzPatrick, Ryland Goede and Brett Seither were next up, and the Bulldogs are trying to get 5-star freshman Darnell Washington up to speed on the offense and down on the scales.
” Darnell has actually been working his way into shape,” Smart stated. “At one time he was at 273 (pounds).
Jermaine Burton was first on the field to change Landers, and fellow freshman Marcus Rosemy made some great plays for the offense.
Sophomore Tommy Bush, who had actually been working in the receiver rotation, was not spotted at the skirmish.
Reversing the offenses good work was a lot of charges. Georgias defense also was flagged often. The majority of the penalties were false-start or offside.
Actually, the breeze count and the quarterbacks cadence has actually been something the Bulldogs staff has been concerned about as they prepare to play in quieter places.
” Weve done a great deal of work there, and we were not genuine proficient at it today,” Smart stated. “The defense leapt offsides three or four times, and when the offense went with a hard count, it appeared like they d leap offsides. Its supposed to be a weapon, and today it was not a weapon. We were a glutton for penalty.”
Obviously, snap cadences and counts can be a problem when utilizing a lot of various quarterbacks. Georgia is now more than halfway through with its preseason preparations, with only 12 practices remaining for the 19 days left prior to the Sept. 26 opener at Arkansas.
The emphasis soon will shift from figuring out who is going to bet the Bulldogs to how there are going to play.
Picking a No. 1 quarterback would assist to that end too. However Georgias not there yet.
” We dont have a person thats method ahead,” Smart said. “I dont understand what to state aside from were going to keep completing and look for the best one.”
” Were moving forward,” Smart said.” Darnell has actually been working his way into shape,” Smart said. Georgias defense likewise was flagged frequently.” Weve done a lot of work there, and we were not real great at it today,” Smart said. “The defense jumped offsides 3 or 4 times, and when the offense went with a difficult count, it seemed like they d leap offsides.
