Kirby Smart on Jordan Davis's big day, George Pickens' injury status
Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs had an easy tuneup game against Charleston Southern on Saturday afternoon in Athens.
The No. 1 Bulldogs cruised to an easy 56-7 win on Senior Day, with star DT Jordan Davis getting to conduct the Georgia band after the game.
Smart had plenty of praise for his team and his players in the postgame press conference.
Here’s some of what Smart had to say after the game:
On Davis conducting the band:
Kirby Smart on Jordan Davis conducting the band postgame, “I thought it was a great idea to pay respect to the band…what a better way than 99 up there conducting the band”
— Brian Gebhardt (@brian_gebhardt) November 20, 2021
In his final moments with Silver Britches on in Sanford Stadium, UGA DL Jordan Davis directs the band as his teammates look on. pic.twitter.com/Mb6ZYSUwLv
— DawgPost (@Dawg_Post) November 20, 2021
On Davis scoring a TD on a running play:
Kirby Smart on why the Jordan Davis TD was called, “So we could score” added that they worked on ball security with Jordan all week
— Brian Gebhardt (@brian_gebhardt) November 20, 2021
"They knew it was coming, but I don't think it mattered," – Kirby Smart on Jordan Davis' touchdown run. pic.twitter.com/NIqWDkVXDs
— DawgPost (@Dawg_Post) November 20, 2021
On a pair of defensive injuries:
Kirby Smart said Nolan Smith (elbow) probably could have played, but should be fine for next week….Chris Smith's knee "buckled" during practice Wednesday but should be OK for next week.
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) November 20, 2021
On the status of star WR George Pickens:
Kirby Smart said George Pickens still not cleared yet despite dressing out…Are still some tests he needs to pass.
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) November 20, 2021
On WR Dominick Blaylock’s return:
“Wanted to get Dom some confidence and hopefully he can spin this into some momentum” – Kirby on Dominick Blaylock being back on the field
— Brian Gebhardt (@brian_gebhardt) November 20, 2021
Georgia finishes the regular season at Georgia Tech next weekend. Then, it’s off to the SEC Championship Game and (most likely) the College Football Playoff.
