The Savage Pads Podcast (UGA Football)
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Part of the UGASports.com Podcast Network - The Savage Pads Podcast features discussion of all things UGA football with help from former players and coaches. In its first 3 seasons, The Savage Pads Podcast featured over 30 NFL players in addition to 4 College Football Hall of Famers. In 2020, the show became part of the UGASports.com (Rivals) Podcast Network. Each new episode aims to reconnect listeners with UGA legends - creating a platform for players and coaches to share the untold stories of years past as well as their thoughts on the 2021 Georgia Bulldogs.
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In this episode, we recap the 2020 season by revisit some of our favorite segments before looking ahead to the Chic-Fil-A Peach Bowl. ESPN's Mark Schlabach shares his predictions for UGA's 2020 season. JT Daniels' High School Head Coach gives Dawg Fans the inside scoop on JT ahead of JT's first start.Former Georgia Bulldog and Detroit Lion Kris Durham discusses playing for pizza in Italy.Hall of Fame Head Coach Vince Dooley discusses whether he regretted leading Auburn to Pat Dye.ESPN's David Pollack breaks down Georgia's matchup with Alabama. Bart Starr Award-winner Benjamin Watson shares on his chase-down tackle of Champ Bailey in an NFL Playoff game.
This episode features highlights from a few of our favorite interviews this season as well as a preview of UGA vs. Mizzou. In this episode, Lou Groza Award winner Rodrigo Blankenship discusses his love for Star Wars LEGOs and how he turned down a Florida scholarship to walk on at UGA. College Football Hall of Fame Head Coach Vince Dooley discusses the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry as well as what he calls the "underground railroad" between Georgia and Auburn. Record-setting UGA kicker Billy Bennett discusses the kick that brought Georgia it's first win in Bryant-Denny Stadium as well as his acting debut alongside Matthew McConaughey. Former NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion tackle Jon Stinchcomb shares his outlook on Todd Monken's UGA offense as well as Matt Luke's offensive line. And longtime UGA PA announcer Brook Whitmire urges Dawg fans to rally around this group of Dawgs through thick and thin as he describes what it means to be a true Georgia Bulldog.
Former UGA wide receiver great Michael Bennett joins the show to discuss his thoughts on JT Daniels and what he believes is a special group of wide receivers for Georgia. Michael also looks ahead to next season's quarterback situation involving JT Daniels and incoming five star Brock Vandagriff. Then Cory Amick returns for the weekly pick six segment and my personal favorite part of the episode - his Name of The Week candidates. We want as many Dawg fans as possible to hear this episode, so we're giving away a few Chick-Fil-A meal gift cards on Twitter. Simply follow @savagepads and RT our tweet highlighting this episode for your chance to win.
In this episode, Davin Bellamy returns to discuss his thoughts on JT Daniels, UGA's recent struggles on defense, the temptation to transfer as an underutilized underclassman at Georgia, and his decision to forgo the NFL Draft for a Rose Bowl run in 2017. Frequent show correspondent Cory Amick then returns for his Pick Six and Extra Point segments. Cory and Doug conclude their segment together with a preview of Georgia - South Carolina. We want as many Dawg fans as possible to hear this episode, so we're giving away a few Chick-Fil-A meal gift cards on Twitter. Simply follow @savagepads and RT our tweet highlighting this episode for your chance to win. Ratings & reviews are much appreciated as well.
The Voice of Sanford Stadium Brook Whitmire returns to the show with a challenge for Dawg fans. Amidst a season of turmoil, Brook acknowledges the reality of what has become a disappointing season and expresses the pain that coincides with such disappointment for DGDs like himself. However, Brook urges Dawg fans to rally around this group of Dawgs through thick and thin as he describes what it means to be a true Georgia Bulldog. Frequent show correspondent Cory Amick then returns for his Pick Six and Extra Point segments with a 2020 twist. Cory and Doug conclude their segment together with a preview of Georgia - Mississippi State. We want as many Dawg fans as possible to hear this episode, so we're giving away a few Chick-Fil-A meal gift cards on Twitter. Simply follow @savagepads and RT our tweet highlighting this episode for your chance to win. Ratings & reviews are much appreciated as well.
Former UGA Tight End Jeb Blazevich returns to the podcast as the show's first guest to appear 3 times across its 3 seasons. In Jeb's junior year at UGA, a 24-10 loss to Florida cemented the 2016 season as a loss in the minds of Dawg fans. One year later, Jeb and his teammates leveraged the lessons learned from 2016 to reach the National Championship. In this episode, Jeb discusses how the Dawgs were able to keep an eye on the prize throughout the ups and downs of his playing career. In our next segment, Doug Battle and correspondent Cory Amick make their picks for the biggest matchups in college football this week. The Savage Pads Podcast is giving away a few Chick-Fil-A meal gift cards to our listeners who follow the show on Twitter. Simply follow @savagepads and RT our tweet highlighting this episode for your chance to win. Ratings & reviews are much appreciated.
Bart Starr Award-Winner and Super Bowl Champion Benjamin Watson returns to the podcast to update Dawg fans on his life and career after retiring from a 15 year stint in the NFL. Benjamin discusses the Why or Why Not podcast that he and his wife recently launched as well as the Divided Hearts of America documentary film the couple recently produced. He also updates listeners on his career aspirations pertaining to politics and sports broadcasting. As the conversation transitions to football, Benjamin takes a trip down memory lane to the time he ran down Champ Bailey in an AFC Playoff Game. Benjamin also updates listeners on his son's dream to one day play for the Georgia Bulldogs and concludes the "Dawg Til I Die" segment with a message for Dawg fans ahead of Georgia-Florida. Frequent show correspondent Cory Amick then returns to the show for the weekly "Pick Six" segment followed by a discussion of The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party for the "Extra Point."
Former NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion tackle Jon Stinchcomb joins the show to share his outlook on the Stetson Bennett and the Georgia offense after its second half collapse in Tuscaloosa. Then, frequent show guest Cory Amick returns for a bit of comic relief for Dawg fans followed by a look ahead to the Dawgs upcoming matchup with the Kentucky Wildcats.We want as many Dawg fans as possible to hear this one, so we're giving away a few Chick-Fil-A meal gift cards on Twitter. Simply follow @savagepads and RT our tweet highlighting this episode for your chance to win. Ratings & reviews are much appreciated.
Record-setting UGA kicker Billy Bennett joins the show to discuss the kick that brought Georgia it's first win in Bryant-Denny Stadium, the time he toured with Grammy-award winning band MGMT, and the time he acted alongside Matthew McConnaughey in We Are Marshall. Then, Cory Amick returns for this week's Extra Point - where Doug and Cory discuss Georgia's upcoming showdown with Alabama before making score predictions. We want as many Dawg fans as possible to hear this one, so we're giving away a few Chick-Fil-A entree gift cards on Twitter. Simply follow @savagepads and RT our tweet highlighting this episode for your chance to win. Ratings & reviews are much appreciated.
With ESPN's College Gameday headed to Tuscaloosa for Georgia's game against the Crimson Tide this Saturday, College Football Hall of Famer and ESPN analyst David Pollack joins the show to break down Georgia's matchup with Alabama. Then, frequent show correspondent Cory Amick returns for our weekly pick 6 segment where we make picks for each of this week's biggest games while discussing the college football landscape.We want as many Dawg fans as possible to hear this one so we're giving away a few Chick-Fil-A entree gift cards on Twitter. Simply follow @savagepads on Twitter and RT our tweet highlighting this episode for your chance to win. Also SUBSCRIBE to be notified when Georgia/Alabama Part 3 with releases... featuring the kicker who won UGA their first ever game in Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Asher Allen led the Dawgs in tackles in their last win at Bryant-Denny Stadium in 2007. He joins the show to discuss memorable moments from the 2007 season as well as his thoughts on Georgia's dominant defense going into this weekend's matchup with Alabama. Then, Cory Amick rejoins the show to break down Ten Stats That Tell The Story of UGA-Tennessee. This Hotworx-sponsored episode is part one of a three-part Alabama week series. SUBSCRIBE to be among the first to hear parts two and three. And follow The Savage Pads Podcast on Twitter & Instagram @savagepads.
RBU alum and former Washington Football player Keith Marshall joins the show to discuss his career, his relationship with Todd Gurley, and the time the duo called "Gurshall" ran wild against Tennessee in Athens. Then, frequent show correspondent Cory Amick returns to the show for the weekly Pick Six, Extra Point, and Coach Speak of the Week segments. This episode is part two of a two-part Tennessee week special. Stream part one featuring DGD Kris Durham now on the streaming platform of your choice. . This episode was brought to our listeners by DePalma's Italian Café in downtown Athens. Call in your DePalma's game day tray and request your dine-in reservation at at (706) 354-6966. Or simply visit depalmasitaliancafe.com. Follow The Savage Pads Podcast on Twitter & Instagram @savagepads. And please SUBSCRIBE to be among the first to hear our new episodes.
DGD and former Detroit Lion, Kris Durham joins the show to discuss his playing career, his quarantine in Italy, and Stetson Bennett IV's emergence as QB1 for Georgia. Then, frequent show correspondent Cory Amick returns to the show to discuss Georgia's dominant performance against Auburn on Saturday. This episode is part one of a two-part Tennessee week special. Part two, featuring RBU alum Keith Marshall, will release on Friday, 10/9. This episode was brought to our listeners by DePalma's Italian Café in downtown Athens. Call in your DePalma's game day tray and request your dine-in reservation at at (706) 354-6966. Or simply visit depalmasitaliancafe.com. Follow The Savage Pads Podcast on Twitter & Instagram @savagepads. And please SUBSCRIBE to be among the first to hear our new episodes.
In part 2 of our Auburn week special, Vince Dooley returns to the show to discuss the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry as well as what he calls the "underground railroad" between Georgia and Auburn. But first, Mater Dei football coach Bruce Rollinson joins the show to shed light on JT Daniels' abilities at quarterback. Mater Dei is one of the top football high schools in the country, and Coach Bruce Rollinson has coached Heisman winner Matt Leinart, former Heisman finalist Colt Brennan, former USC QB Matt Barkley, and highly touted Alabama freshman Bryce Young. JT Daniels led the school to a National Championship as a junior and has recently been cleared to play for the University of Georgia. This episode is brought to you by Southern Brewing Company and The Last Resort Grill in Athens, Georgia.Follow The Savage Pads Podcast on Twitter & Instagram @savagepads.
Mohamed Massaquoi joins the show for a trip down memory lane to the 2007 Georgia-Auburn Blackout Game. Then frequent show correspondent Cory Amick and show host Doug Battle break down Georgia's performance against Arkansas before looking ahead to an early edition of The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry. This episode is brought to you by The Last Resort Grill in Athens, Georgia.Follow The Savage Pads Podcast on Twitter & Instagram @savagepads. Our fourth episode as part of the UGASports.com Rivals Podcast Network releases Friday and will feature Vince Dooley as well as JT Daniels' high school coach. Stay tuned.
New York Times bestselling author and Senior ESPN College Football writer Mark Schlabach joins the show to discuss his College Football Playoff predictions, expectations for Todd Monken's UGA offense, his thoughts on the quarterback competition, and the time his dog ran onto the field at Sanford Stadium.Then, frequent guest of the show, former Tennessee fan, and future US hero Cory Amick rejoins the podcast for a recap of UGA's offseason, predictions for both the UGA offense and the UGA defense, and the weekly pick 6 segment - where Cory and Doug make their picks for 6 of this week's biggest college football games as well as a score prediction for UGA-Arkansas. This episode is brought to you by The Last Resort Grill in Athens, Georgia. Follow The Savage Pads Podcast on Twitter & Instagram @savagepads. Our third episode as part of the UGASports.com Rivals Podcast Network releases next week. Stay tuned.
Lou Groza Award winner Rodrigo Blankenship joins show host Doug Battle to kick off season 3. Rod discusses just about everything he can think of in this episode - his transition to the NFL, his love for Star Wars LEGOs, his famed goggles, how he turned down a Florida scholarship to walk on at UGA, how he almost left UGA, his memories from the Rose Bowl, his sports journalism aspirations, his relationship with Quavo, UGAs current kicking battle, and more. Rodrigo also takes a moment to thank Dawg fans for their support over the years. This episode is brought to listeners by Southern Brewing Company. Follow The Savage Pads Podcast on Twitter & Instagram @savagepads. Episode 2 featuring Mark Schlabach releases on Thursday, 9/24.
2014 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Thomas Davis joins the show to discuss his return to the NFL, the mentality that has enabled him to play some of his best football after 3 ACL surgeries, and his thoughts on this Georgia defense's opportunity to prove that defense wins championships. Then, former UGA and current Carolina Panthers running back Elijah Holyfield calls in to discuss what he expects from the UGA rushing attack against an LSU defense that he averaged 8 yards per carry against just a year ago. In the show's final segment, deadpan college football fanalyst Cory Amick performs his patented Coach O impression and gives his thoughts on Alabama's bowl projections.
Former UGA wide receiver Michael Bennett joins the show to discuss the 2013 Georgia-LSU classic, the wide receivers who need to step up in this Georgia-LSU showdown, and rumors surrounding his former Offensive Coordinator Mike Bobo. Then, frequent show correspondent Caleb Guinn joins Doug live in studio to discuss Georgia's performance against Tech, predictions for championship week, and what it will take for UGA to silence their doubters in the SEC Championship Game.
Brook Whitmire (the voice of Sanford Stadium) joins the show to discuss "Clean, Old Fashioned Hate" in an episode centered around Georgia's upcoming matchup with Georgia Tech. Brook breaks down his thoughts on UGA's performance against Texas A&M, negativity amongst Dawg Nation, and the Dawgs' chances at a playoff birth. Then, college football fanalyst Caleb Guinn rejoins the show to discuss standout performers against A&M and predictions for rivalry week.
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