On The Beat: Putting a wrap on a dynamic Georgia season with Chris Doering
DawgNation's Mike Griffith is joined by SEC Network's Chris Doering to give his final thoughts on the 2023 season and the National Championship Game.
Jan 10, 2024•43 min
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Before The Hedges: Wrapping up the Georgia signees at the Under Armour Next All-America Game
In this edition of DawgNation's recruiting show Before the Hedges, Jeff Sentell is live at the Under Armour Next All-America Game.
Jan 04, 2024•31 min
On The Beat: Senior Bowl preview with Jim Nagy
In this edition of On The Beat, DawgNation’s Mike Griffith gives you his final thoughts on Georgia’s Orange Bowl blowout and what it means for 2024. We also hear from the head of the Senior Bowl Jim Nagy to discuss what UGA players will be headed to Mobile and how the NFL scouts will be looking at them. Mike also sets the scene for Monday’s National Championship Game between Washington and Michigan.
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 9 min
On The Beat: Georgia arrives for Orange Bowl eager to put squeeze on FSU
From Miami, DawgNation's MIke Griffith is there as the Dawgs arrive at the site of the Orange Bowl. In this episode, MIke will set the stage for Saturday's game against FSU. He knows who made the trip and who didn't. Plus Mike will explain why this game still matters for UGA.
Dec 27, 2023•39 min
Why KJ Bolden's flip still says NFL dollars beats NIL dollars | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell went live for a special Early Signing Day edition wrapup featuring a detailed discussion on the KJ Bolden flip from FSU to Georgia. The main thing? It shows that NFL development and NFL money down the line still holds the high ground over short-term cash and the NIL money that's available to top prospects coming out of high school. This week's show also featured another Dawg of the Week honoree. That was Bolden after anot...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min
On The Beat: What happens next after Carson Beck announces 2024 return to UGA
DawgNation's Mike Griffith takes you through what Beck's return means for UGA next year and in the future.
Dec 19, 2023•58 min
5-star commit Joseph Jonah-Ajonye breaks down his move to UGA for bowl practices | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell hosted 5-star DL Joseph Jonah-Ajonye as he's set to report to Athens this week for Orange Bowl practices. The 5-star DL is a big part of the 2024 recruiting class. What did he think about the recent news involving 5-star QB Dylan Raiola? Joseph-Ajonye and Sentell both shared their thoughts on the biggest story going on right now with UGA recruiting. This week's show also featured another Dawg of the Week honoree in 4-star...
Dec 14, 2023•47 min
On The Beat: Sorting out UGA QB rumors on Carson Beck and Dylan Raiola
DawgNation's Mike Griffith breaks down what is becoming an interesting situation in UGA's QB room. - Will Carson Beck stay - Will Dylan Raiola flip to Nebraska - Why the other QB of the 2024 doesn't seem to be worried. - Who are the transfer portal candidates - And who made the Who's Hot, Who's Cold list for the week
Dec 12, 2023•42 min
On The Beat: UGA can continue to set standards despite SEC Championship loss
In this edition of On The Beat, DawgNation’s Mike Griffith takes a look at what happened in the SEC Championship Game and sets you up for the Orange Bowl. Mike will also preview the transfer portal and the big accomplishments made in 2023 and what else the Dawgs can get done in Miami.
Dec 05, 2023•40 min
The Fran Brown news shows why Georgia recruits at a different level | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell shared why Fran Brown taking the job at Syracuse shows UGA recruits at an entirely different level. Brown was the top-rated recruiter in the country for this cycle. Did his departure force a single UGA recruit to rethink their decision? Nope. Nada. Crickets. This week's show also featured a drop-your-jaw rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by the mother of a UGA commit and shared an in-depth look at why 5-star junior ...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min
On The Beat: Paul Finebaum and Mike Griffith set up the SEC Championship Game
In this edition of DawgNation’s On The Beat with Mike Griffith, we set you up for SEC Championship week. Mike will sit down with Paul Finebaum of the SEC Network to discuss. - His thoughts on Georgia and Alabama’s close rivalry wins - Why UGA has the edge as of Monday - Why Georgia is already in the College football playoff no matter what happens on Saturday. - And more
Nov 27, 2023•38 min
Counting down the all-time Top 20 recruits Kirby Smart has signed for far at UGA | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell offered up a Thanksgiving Treat that all Bulldog fans can be thankful for this week. That's an All-Time Countdown of the most important recruits of the Kirby Smart era in Athens. How hard was that? Like trying to pick out your favorite grandparent or Will Ferrell movie. Sentell counted them down from No. 20 to No. 1, but he also needed one tie and a slew of honorable mentions. Who would be your top choice? We also gave ou...
Nov 24, 2023•57 min
On The Beat with Mike Griffith: A chat with SEC Network's Peter Burns and a preview of Georgia Tech
DawgNation's Mike Griffith previews Georgia's rivalry game with Georgia Tech. Plus the SEC's Networks Peter Burns joins the show to put Georgia's streak in perspective.
Nov 21, 2023•57 min
"Flipmas" time as Nasir Johnson flips from Florida to UGA | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell broke down the Wednesday flip of 4-star Dublin High School DL Nasir Johnson from Florida to the 'Dawgs. We had an interview with Dublin coach Roger Holmes on Johnson. What can DawgNation look forward to with a big DL so athletic he can throw a football 70 yards? Holmes shared his insight on the newest 'Dawg commit. The intel this week also leads one to believe 4-star WR commitment Nitro Tuggle will remain "locked in" with...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Nation's No. 1 punter Drew Miller talks 'Dawgs | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell welcomed Georgia punter commitment Drew Miller to the show for a live segment. Miller is the nation's No. 1 punter for the Class of 2024 and he chose Georgia. We also gave out a very deserving Dawg of the Week honor to 4-star RB commitment Dwight Phillips Jr. on the show. "Hedges" this week also recapped how the 'Dawgs moved the dial on the big visits for the Missouri game and then previewed the big visitors for the Ole M...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Mike Griffith talks Tennessee-UGA with John Pennington
Mike Griffith and Tennessee and SEC football expert John Pennington discuss the upcoming game between the Bulldogs and the Vols in Neyland Stadium, along with coaching changes and candidates around college football.
Nov 14, 2023•46 min
Mike Griffith & Neal McCready talk UGA-Ole Miss
Mike Griffith talks Georgia-Ole Miss with Neal McCready, a look at the Dawgs win over MIssouri and the challenges Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin will present Saturday night in Sanford Stadium.
Nov 07, 2023•48 min
How the 2023 Georgia football team could've looked way different | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell shared a real behind-the-scenes story on how the 2023 Georgia football team might've looked totally different. Can you imagine Brock Bowers playing at Oregon? Or maybe at a much smaller school? What about Carson Beck at Alabama? How 'bout team anchor Sedrick Van Pran-Granger at LSU? That's why recruiting matters. One move here or there could've been the catalyst to each of those key team cogs choosing to play for another ...
Nov 03, 2023•46 min
Mike Griffith and ANF's Emily Gagnon talk Georgia-Florida
Mike Griffith and Emily Gagnon talk about Georgia's championship hopes and the win over Florida.
Oct 31, 2023•44 min
5-stars Joseph Jonah-Ajonye and Justin Williams face off in a UGA game show | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell shared the fruits of his recent trip out to Texas to visit with 5-star Georgia commits Joseph Jonah-Ajonye and Justin Williams. Jonah-Ajonye and Williams faced off in a brand new 2023 edition of the DawgNation "Who's the Smartest 'Dawg?" game show regarding UGA and Kirby Smart trivia. We also had the parents of Williams mic'd up for the first "Mic Drop" segment for Before the Hedges where we sat in the stands and watched ...
Oct 27, 2023•52 min
Griffith & Ben Watson breakdown Brock Bowers injury
Mike Griffith and former Georgia star and current SEC Network analyst Ben Watson breakdown the impact of Brock Bowers injury and what's ahead for the Bulldogs.
Oct 17, 2023•35 min
Nation's No. 1 junior OT David Sanders Jr. breaks down UGA visit | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell shared his chat with 5-star junior OT David Sanders Jr. after he took another key unofficial visit for the Kentucky game. There's a lot going on with Georgia football recruiting right now and this week's "Hedges" covered what's going down with 4-star DL target Aydin Breland who announces this weekand and where the 'Dawgs sit with impressive Florida DL LJ McCray. Have the 'Dawgs made up ground there on the Florida Gators? ...
Oct 12, 2023•57 min
Mike Griffith talks Georgia, SEC future
SEC and Georgia reporter Mike Griffith and Michael Bratton of That SEC Podcast talk Georgia football and the future of the SEC
Oct 10, 2023•42 min
What do the new NIL laws in Georgia mean for UGA recruiting | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell broke down the new Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) policy passed by the Georgia High School Association and what it means for Georgia football recruiting. This week's "DawgNation Conversation" was with 5-star junior LB target Zadyen Walker. The rest of the "Big Five" topics featured a working list of visitors for the Kentucky game, an overview of why kicker Peyton Woodring is going to be a great 'Dawg and we gave out our f...
Oct 10, 2023•49 min
Mike Griffith talks 5-0 Georgia vs. Kentucky
Mike Griffith and John Clay of the Lexington Herald-Leader talk up the Georgia-Kentucky game and look around the SEC.
Oct 03, 2023•26 min
5-star QB commit Dylan Raiola on KJ Bolden and Ny Carr | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell put together what he thought was his biggest show so far in the now eight-year history of the program. 5-star QB commit Dylan Raiola joined the show live in the middle of the weekly "Big Five" segment. Raiola spoke about his adjustment at Buford, what motivates him daily and the recent Ny Carr decommitment. What does Raiola think the 2024 class still needs? What did he think about his teammate KJ Bolden wearing Georgia gl...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Mike Griffith talks Georgia - Alabama - Auburn with Ryan Fowler
Mike Griffith from DawgNation mixes it u with Tide 100.9 Alabama media star Ryan Fowler
Sep 26, 2023•35 min
Mike Griffith & Jacob Hester talk Georgia & SEC football
Mike Griffith & Jacob Hester talk Georgia and SEC Football
Sep 19, 2023•53 min
DT Aydin Breland looms large among loaded visitor's list for South Carolina | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell zeroed in on three big pieces of recruiting news for the 'Dawgs. 1) The back-to-back national champions are set to host their potential biggest recruiting weekend of the year for South Carolina. All-American DL Aydin Breland from California headlines this list. 2) The recent Chris Cole commitment was big. Very big. Cole should be seen as much more than just the seventh-highest-rated commitment for the nation's top class. ...
Sep 15, 2023•36 min
SEC Network star Ben Watson joins Mike Griffith
Mike Griffith of AJC-DawgNation is joined by SEC Network star Ben Watson to discuss Georgia and the SEC race.
Sep 12, 2023•49 min
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