In this episode of On The Beat, Mike Griffith welcomes in his new co-host Cody Chaffins. Our team will discuss what we have been able to dig up from Saturday’s scrimmage at Sanford Stadium and why Anthony Evans might be on track to be a breakout player. Later we breakdown the first AP poll of the season and Mike reveals his SEC power poll. Finally, our team delivers their Hot and Cold of the week.
Aug 13, 2024•51 min
In this episode of DawgNation at Large, Connor Riley and Cody Chaffins (filling in for Kaylee Mansell) breakdown Mike Bobo’s comments about the UGA offensive and the growth he has seen in quarterback Carson Beck. Riley also dives into the news that starting center Jared Wilson is dealing with an injury and what that might mean for the Bulldogs offensive line. In the Dawg Bites segment, Connor shares which players have caught his attention during fall camp so far. Finally, with the news coming th...
Aug 09, 2024•43 min
On this edition of DawgNation’s recruiting show Before The Hedges, our insider Jeff Sentell goes to Manchester, GA to meet with one of UGA’s most important targets 5-star defensive lineman Justus Terry. Later, we rewind one of the most unique UGA commitment announcements we’ve seen. Jeff meets with Juan Gaston and his mom to discuss why the big guy picked the Dawgs.
Aug 08, 2024•52 min
In this episode of DawgNation Tell All, host Kaylee Mansell sits down with DawgNation Insider Connor Riley to get his insight of covering the Bulldogs during the last seasons of Mark Richt to Kirby Smart taking over. Riley also looks ahead to what could be next for Dawgs under Smart. Riley also opens up about his journey to DawgNation and how his high school football career shapes the way he covers the game.
Aug 06, 2024•34 min
On today’s episode of DawgNation at Large, DawgNation insider Kaylee Mansell and Connor Riley breakdown the latest news from UGA’s first day of fall camp, including an updated injury report. Plus, an in depth look at the recent battles on the recruiting trail between UGA and USC. Later, a former Dawg in the Olympics gets a major surprise after winning a silver medal in the Men’s 100M breaststroke. The show wraps up with the first “Dawg Olympics.”
Aug 02, 2024•40 min
On tonight's episode of Before The Hedges, DawgNation recruiting insider Jeff Sentell is joined live by UGA DT commit Stephon Shivers. Plus, a look at who could be the next addition to the 'Dawgs 2025 class. Later, an in depth 2025 class breakdown.
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 12 min
It’s Episode 2 of DawgNation Tell All, giving you the best UGA stories from our DawgNation team. This week we hear from our recruiting insider Jeff Sentell about how his UGA fandom started and some of his best memories from a decade covering UGA recruiting. We also hear how Jeff grandfather was his inspiration for becoming a writer and eventually coming to DawgNation.
Jul 31, 2024•38 min
On this week’s episode of On The Beat, DawgNation Insider Mike Griffith gives it to you straight about the players he really wants to see when the Dawgs take the practice field on Thursday. Mike gives you his most anticipated players, those who have the highest expectations and those who will be X-Factors. Mike will also explain why UGA does not have a culture problem. Later, Dave Hooker with Off The Hook Sports joins the show to discuss UGA’s legal issues and other SEC headlines.
Jul 30, 2024•44 min
Beginning of the show: With Brandon Adams on vacation, we bring you a special edition of DawgNation at Large, the show for a new breed of Bulldog fan. Today Connor Riley and Kaylee Mansell explain why it’s the best thing for UGA to start the season with Clemson. 15-minute mark: It’s our DawgBites segment, some quick hit thoughts on some of the news affecting UGA and college football. 30-minute mark: Why we aren’t buying that Kirby Smart isn’t more motivated to beat Alabama this year. 45-minute m...
Jul 25, 2024•50 min
On this week's Before The Hedges, DawgNation recruiting insider Jeff Sentell sets the stage for another big recruiting weekend. Both Elijah Griffin and Justus Terry will be in Athens. Plus we hear from new offensive lineman commit Cortez Smith on why he picked the Dawgs. And we will discuss the impact of the NCAA increasing the scholarship limit by 20.
Jul 25, 2024•54 min
In the premiere of DawgNation's new series DawgNation Tell All, host Kaylee Mansell sits down with Brandon Adams for an in-depth interview about his Georgia roots, how his love of UGA football came about, and the path that led him to DawgNation and becoming the host of DawgNation Daily.
Jul 23, 2024•52 min
On today's episode of On The Beat, Mike Griffith reacts to the SEC Media Preseason Order of Finish and explains why he does not vote. Plus, Matt Hayes joins the program to discuss why Texas may have a tougher journey than most people assume. Later, who's hot and who's cold from SEC Media Days.
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr
On this episode of Before The Hedges, DawgNation Recruiting Insider Jeff Sentell sets the stage for Saturday where four UGA targets will announce their decisions. The headliner is Cortez Smith of Parkview who sits down to explain his thoughts. Later, we get Jeff's review of the new EA Sports College Football video game. And we also hear from UGA DB commit Todd Robinson.
Jul 18, 2024•52 min
On this episode of DawgNation’s On The Beat, our insider Mike Griffith is in Dallas for SEC Media Days. On today’s show Mike explains why he’s going to be several Dawgs on the All-SEC preseason team and predicts how the teams will stack up. Later, SEC Network’s Cole Cubelic joins the show to explain why UGA will win the SEC again and why Oklahoma is actually the biggest name join the conference. Finally, in our Hot and Cold segment from Anytime, Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical, Mike ex...
Jul 16, 2024•33 min
In this episode of DawgNation at Large, hosts Kaylee Mansell and Connor Riley will dive into what they want to hear from the Georgia Bulldogs during SEC Media Days in Dallas. They will also discuss where the Dawgs fall on EA Sports College Football rankings for the new video game and who should be ranked a little higher. They'll also discuss a new revelation about Carson Beck's love life.
Jul 12, 2024•34 min
On today's episode of Before The Hedges, DawgNation recruiting insider Jeff Sentell takes a deep dive into what the future could look like for the UGA defense. Plus, an in depth look at what the next 10 days hold for UGA recruiting. Later, an exclusive interview with 4-star LB Christian Gass, who is set to commit on July 20.
Jul 11, 2024•53 min
On this episode of DawgNation’s recruiting show Before The Hedges, our insider Jeff Sentell speaks one-on-one with UGA’s newest 5-star Isaiah Gibson. You’ll hear the backstory of his original USC commitment and why he came back to the Dawgs. Later, Jeff has some intel on the 2026 prospects. We also have DawgNation conversations with 4-star safety Jaylan Morgan and 5-star QB Jared Curtis. 0:00 - Before the Hedges, brought to you by Kroger 2:58 – What really happened with Isaiah Gibson’s original ...
Jul 04, 2024•52 min
On today's episode of On The Beat, DawgNation insider Mike Griffith discusses a different look at Carson Beck from the Manning Passing Camp. Later, SEC Network's Chris Doering joins the program to preview the impact of Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC as well as the future of the Georgia, Florida game. Later, a look at who's hot and who's cold around the UGA sports scene.
Jul 02, 2024•44 min
In this episode of DawgNation at Large, hosts Kaylee Mansell and Connor Riley will break down what has been a wild 10 days of UGA recruiting and how the Dawgs can wrap up the nation’s #1 class for 2025. They will also take a look at what the makers of the new EA Sports College Football Game got wrong when ranking the top offenses, defenses and places to play across the country. Finally Kaylee, Connor and director Cody will each fill out their namesake Mt. Rushmore.
Jun 28, 2024•52 min
On today's episode of Before The Hedges, DawgNation recruiting insider Jeff Sentell recaps a wild June so far with UGA recruiting. Plus, exclusive interviews with 4-star WR commit Tyler J Williams and 4-star C Cortez Smith. Later, a breakdown of UGA's 2025 class and who could be next on the 'Dawgs radar.
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min
On today’s episode of On The Beat, DawgNation insider Mike Griffith breaks down why Georgia football fans should trust Kirby Smart to deliver more championships. Plus, UGA Basketball standout Silas Demary Jr joins the program to provide insight on Mike White and reflect on the 2023 season. Later, a look at the hot streaks surrounding the UGA sports scene.
Jun 25, 2024•53 min
In this episode of DawgNation Daily, hosts Kaylee Mansell and Connor Riley will take a look at which Bulldogs are on the brink of a breakout season in 2024. They will also take a deep dive into what matchups UGA needs to win in order to grab road victories at Alabama, Texas, and Ole Miss. Later in the show Connor will play our new game show "Walk-on or Kaylee's Classmate?" Finally, Kaylee, Connor and director Cody will take a look at an unfortunate social media week on the Meme Machine.
Jun 21, 2024•49 min
On today's episode of Before The Hedges, DawgNation recruiting insider Jeff Sentell explains how UGA can capitalize on the decommitments of Justus Terry and Isaiah Gibson from USC. Plus, an overview of the official visitors list for UGA's next recruiting weekend. Later, exclusive interviews with 4-star IOL Dontrell Glover and UGA QB commit Ryan Montgomery.
Jun 20, 2024•55 min
On today’s episode of On The Beat, DawgNation insider Mike Griffith looks at the best betting lines for the 2024 season. Plus, Mike provides his three players that will be key to a successful football season. Later, a preview of the College World Series and a look at how the UGA Basketball team is dominating the offseason.
Jun 18, 2024•24 min
In this episode of DawgNation at Large, hosts Connor Riley and Kaylee Mansell will take a look at the Dawgs newly released flex schedule and they try to predict which matchups will get the prime-time treatment. They will also wrap up the Diamond Dawgs season with DawgNation Baseball writer Jack Leo and poke fun at Auburn for being UGA's homecoming opponent. Finally Kaylee and Connor are joined by director Cody to pick their favorite sports dynasties.
Jun 14, 2024•39 min
On today's episode of Before The Hedges, DawgNation recruiting insider Jeff Sentell breaks down UGA's latest 2025 commits and previews UGA's official visitors list for this weekend. Plus, a look at where UGA stands in the national recruiting team rankings. Later, exclusive interviews with WR CJ Wiley and EDGE Bryce Davis's coach, Darryl Brown.
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min
On today’s episode of On The Beat, Mike Griffith and former UGA baseball star Dean Weaver take a look back at the Diamond Dawgs historic run and what that could mean for the future of the program. Later, a look at who’s hot and who’s not around the UGA sports scene.
Jun 12, 2024•31 min
On this episode of DawgNation at Large, hosts Connor Riley and Kaylee Mansell will break down why 5-star linebacker Zayden Walker's commitment to Georgia makes Glenn Schumann the most valuable member of Kirby Smart's coaching staff. Kaylee and Connor will also take a look what the 'super' weekend awaiting the Georgia Diamond Dawgs. They'll also discuss which game on the 2024 schedule they think is the most important. Finally, Connor and Kaylee will debate which NCAA postseason is best.
Jun 07, 2024•41 min
On today's episode of Before The Hedges, DawgNation recruiting insider Jeff Sentell breaks down UGA's latest visitors list for its alpha opening weekend and what recruits were impressed by what they saw. Plus, exclusive interviews with OL Juan Gaston Jr and WR Travis Smith. Later, an update on the 2025 commits with an exciting new addition.
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 4 min
On today’s episode of On The Beat, Mike Griffith discusses the future of the UGA-UF rivalry and why keeping it neutral site is beneficial for UGA. Later, UGA Baseball radio host Jeff Dantzler joins the program to discuss the Diamond Dawgs “Cinderella Story” and the immediate impact of Wes Johnson. Plus, a look at who’s hot and who’s not around the UGA sports world.
Jun 04, 2024•46 min