Mike Griffith & Paul Finebaum debate Georgia, Alabama football
Mike Griffith and Paul Finebaum debate SEC football, from Kirby Smart and Georgia to the fall of Alabama and Nick Saban
Aug 29, 2023•28 min
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Mike Griffith & Chris Doering on Georgia preseason
Mike Griffith and SEC Network analyst Chris Doering break down Georgia football championship hopes and biggest threats in the league
Aug 22, 2023•29 min
Why the Nate Frazier commitment was big for Georgia | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell did a walkthrough on why the most recent commitment from 4-star RB prospect Nate Frazier was such a big deal for the program. It goes beyond the fact he stands to be the highest-rated RB recruit for the program since James Cook and Zamir White in 2018. He also shared his thoughts on KJ Bolden's recent decision to commit to FSU. The "Big Five" topics in this week's show also featured: -- A preview of the upcoming decision ...
Aug 15, 2023•50 min
Georgia Scrimmage One update, Peter Burns
Mike Griffith interviews Peter Burns, reports on Scrimmage One and what Kirby Smart had to say,
Aug 15, 2023•45 min
Countdown to the KJ Bolden and Nate Frazier decisions | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell shared his thoughts on a few core topics right now with UGA recruiting. That's the weekend decisions for 5-star safety KJ Bolden and 4-star RB Nate Frazier. What else was in this week's jam-packed show? -- What is Georgia getting with 5-star LB commit Justin Williams? His high school coach Mark Schmid paints a vivid portrait. -- What was the UGA summer cookout all about? Sentell shared a detailed play-by-play and overview...
Aug 05, 2023•50 min
Mike Griffith & Cole Cubelic breakdown UGA preseason
Mike Griffith and Cole Cubelic breakdown preseason UGA
Aug 01, 2023•35 min
KJ Bolden, Dylan Raiola and Kristopher C. Jones share the latest | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell shared interviews with 5-stars KJ Bolden, Dylan Raiola and 4-star All-American LB Kristopher C. Jones. Raiola is a steadfast UGA commit. Bolden and Jones are major remaining targets for the 'Dawgs in the 2024 cycle. -- Bolden discusses his Aug. 5 decision and his plans to surprise everyone by not telling anyone what he plans to do. - He also shares a strong understanding of the genuine relationship he has with Georgia coa...
Jul 30, 2023•53 min
Live interview with All-American DL commit Joseph Jonah-Ajonye | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell hosted a live interview with All-American DL commitment Joseph Jonah-Ajonye. The interview begins around the 9:30 mark of the program. Ajonye breaks down his rapid 40-point weight gain since last fall and why he loves the 'Dawgs. He weighs in on Georgia's chances with his 5-star teammate Justin Williams. Ajonye has a remarkable personal story moving over from Nigeria at the age of seven and not picking up football until h...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Digging into new baseball hire and football
Mike Griffith interviews new Georgia baseball coach Wes Johnson and discusses issues entering SEC football media days.
Jul 11, 2023•41 min
Grown man decisions up ahead for Georgia's 2024 class | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell broke down his thoughts on what the next two weeks are going to look like for Georgia football decisions. Some big decisions up ahead. For a lot of top prospects that already look like grown men. The back-to-back national champs are set to watch seven of their top OL targets make their decisions across 14 days. Where do the 'Dawgs sit with each? We take a deep dive there. This episode also features: -- An overview of Geor...
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr
The 4 ways the Dylan Raiola move to Georgia makes sense | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell broke down his thoughts on 5-star QB Dylan Raiola moving from Arizona to Georgia to play for Buford High for his senior year. Why did he make the move? Why did he have to? How much does it help UGA? Will this end the Buford High curse with 5-stars choosing UGA? We also shared 1-on-1 interviews with Raiola and 4-star QB commit Ryan Puglisi from the Elite 11 out in Los Angeles. This episode also features: -- A preview of th...
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr
UGA AD Josh Brooks On The Beat 6 - 19 - 23
Mike Griffith interviews UGA AD Josh Brooks on Dawgs football, new facilities, tickets, Learfield Cup
Jun 20, 2023•28 min
Griffith reviews Georgia football issues, challenges
Mike Griffith discusses Georgia football and its offseason challenges
Jun 13, 2023•40 min
Vital 5-star target KJ Bolden headlines June 9th officials | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell shared another A-to-Z preview of Georgia's second robust official visit weekend in Athens. We touched on all the visitors that tallied up four more OVs from prospects with a 5-star ranking and six Top 100 overall national prospects from the 2024 class. This episode also features: -- A deep look into the fascinating recruitment of All-American Nebraska TE target Carter Nelson. He plays 8-man football and is a lethal potent...
Jun 09, 2023•57 min
Georgia kicks off June with officials from seven 5-star prospects | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell broke down an exhaustive preview of Georgia's mega epic official visit weekend in Athens. We touched on all the visitors that tallied up seven prospects with a 5-star ranking and 12 total prospects ranked among the nation's top 100 overall recruits for the 2024 class. The "Big 5" for this week broke down all the OVs on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. Was that going to be a big visit? Could the 'Dawgs move t...
Jun 04, 2023•1 hr
Nation's No. 1 CB Ellis Robinson on the 'Dawgs | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell shared his conversation with 5-star CB Ellis Robinson IV. Robinson, a key UGA commit, is the nation's No. 1 CB prospect for 2024 for all the major recruiting services. We touched on all the subjects, including: Do fans have to worry about his commitment? How long ago did he make a silent commitment to UGA? Which UGA coach was crucial in his commitment? When did he know 5-star QB Dylan Raiola was going to be a 'Dawg? Who d...
May 30, 2023•57 min
Shockwaves from Georgia Dylan Raiola commit
Georgia adds No. 1-rated prospect Dylan Raiola to 2024 class, here's how it affects the Bulldogs now and later
May 16, 2023•37 min
How the 'Dawgs can sign the highest-rated recruiting class ever | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell felt it was time to explore the potential of the 2024 class. Can the 'Dawgs sign their highest-rated class ever? Yes. Can the 'Dawgs sign the highest-rated class in college football history? There's a way to get there. This Georgia class can top the Alabama and Texas A&M classes of the last few years. What would it take? We explore that in detail. This episode's "Big Five" also features: -- What does the D-line recrui...
May 11, 2023•52 min
Nation's No. 1 LB Sammy Brown shares his thoughts on UGA | Before the Hedges
On a most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell shared his conversation with 5-star LB target Sammy Brown. Brown is the nation's No. 1 LB prospect for 2024 on the 247Sports Composite scale. The "Big 5" for this week examined how some big names that Georgia recruiting fans might remember fell in the NFL Draft. We also covered the UGA assistants that have been on the road to see major targets. Where do the 'Dawgs stack up nationally among the nation's top recruiting classe...
May 11, 2023•49 min
Georgia football expectations, amazing baseball
Mike Griffith talks about some secrets into Mike Bobo's offense shared by Carson Beck, and interviews Scott Stricklin after a miraculous series win over Tennessee.
May 09, 2023•28 min
Georgia NFL Draft, predicting stardom,
Mike Griffith and Jim Nagy discuss Georgia NFL Draft and elite quarterbacks along with Stetson Bennett.
May 02, 2023•51 min
What's the latest with 5-star targets KJ Bolden and Dylan Raiola? | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell broke down the Dylan Raiola watch as online rumors have energized the fan base. The potential of the nation's No. 1 QB prospect for 2024 making a public pledge to the 'Dawgs is on everyone's mind. Sentell also covered the latest with 5-star priority target KJ Bolden. Bolden is this week's "DawgNation Conversation" on Hedges. The "Big 5" for this week also took a lap around the recent FSU flip of 5-star TE Landen Thomas. W...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Hot takes on 2023 G-Day
Mike Griffith gives you Hot takes on G-Day, why the QB Battle isn't over, and how Kirby controlled the outcome on Saturday. QB position will not be the issue for Georgia.
Apr 18, 2023•48 min
Why 4-star QB commit Ryan Puglisi still says UGA is home | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell broke down the current WR recruiting outlook for the 2024 class for Georgia football. That was the appetizer among the show's weekly "Big Five" offerings. Sentell then led a discussion through Georgia's two recent commitments in Nitro "Showtime" Tuggle and 5-star sophomore Elyiss Williams. The main course? That was two separate conversations with 4-star QB commit Ryan Puglisi and priority 5-star DL target Eddrick Houston ...
Apr 13, 2023•57 min
Pressing G-Day Storyline
Georgia HC Kirby Smart identifies issues entering into G-Day, and why Vince Dooley's spring game idea was ahead of its time.
Apr 11, 2023•36 min
What does the RB recruiting snaspot look like for 2024? | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell broke down the current RB recruiting outlook for the 2024 class for Georgia football. Could this be the rare cycle where the 'Dawgs take three running backs due to future attrition? Or will they take two "Lightning" type all-purpose backs rather than the traditional "Thunder" and "Lighting" combinations of recent years with RB coach Dell McGee? This episode also features: -- Why 2025 OT commitment Micah Debose already des...
Apr 11, 2023•53 min
Georgia Scrimmage One breakdown
Mike Griffith breaks down Georgia scrimmage and how team is changing.
Apr 07, 2023•26 min
Dominic Raiola shares his thoughts on Georgia football | Before the Hedges
On the most recent episode of Before the Hedges, DawgNation's Jeff Sentell shared his recent interview with former Nebraska All-American and former Detroit Lions great Dominic Raiola. Raiola is the father of 5-star QB prospect Dylan Raiola. He is a major target for Georgia in the 2024 recruiting cycle. If he chooses the 'Dawgs, the players that Georgia could sign on the offensive side of the ball would be substantial. We started off this week's episodes with updates on the April 1st weekend visi...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Mike Griffith peels back Kirby QB comments
Mike Griffith shares insight into Kirby Smart and Georgia football, the top collegiate program in the nation
Mar 28, 2023•41 min
Mike Griffith & NFL Hall of Fame coach talk Georgia football
A look at the start of spring drills and then former All-SEC and NFL running back and long-time NFL coach Terry Robiskie shares insights into how NFL teams think and the value of a player coming from Georgia.
Mar 21, 2023•49 min
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