Georgia head coach Kirby Smart emphasized the importance of fire and passion in his team’s performance during Saturday’s G-Day game. The Bulldogs faced a stiff competition from quarterbacks Gunner Stockton and Ryan Puglisi, who showcased their skills despite struggling with interceptions.
Smart praised players such as Justin Williams and Chris Cole, who demonstrated high energy and passion on the field. He encouraged any player who wants to play with fire and passion to join the team, saying “Fire, passion, show me your fire, passion, and energy. They were having fun on the field. They enjoy each other. They compete.”
Tight end Lawson Luckie believes that G-Day provided valuable opportunities for players to showcase their skills, particularly in the lack of television. The increased pace allowed them to gain more snaps, with Luckie saying “We got a lot of snaps in, probably more than we typically do.”
The team is now shifting focus to the offseason and summer workouts, where Smart aims to challenge his players to take their game to a different level. He wants to see fire, passion, and energy, not just stars or ratings. The Bulldogs are expected to have a good group of receivers, with London Humphreys showing promising skills.
Smart expressed concerns about the impact of recent injuries, including Noah Thomas’ AC sprain and Quentavius Johnson’s ankle injury. However, he remains optimistic about his team’s prospects for the upcoming season.
Overall, Kirby Smart is looking to build a more passionate and energetic team, one that excels not just in ratings but in actual performance.
Source: https://uga.rivals.com/news/g-day-news-and-notes