Georgia fans irate K Rodrigo Blankenship didn’t get a chance to kick game-winning FG
By Adam Spencer
Published:
Georgia fans were upset at the end of regulation against South Carolina when the offense remained on the field for the last play.
Yes, it would have been nearly a 60-yard field goal attempt, but Georgia K Rodrigo “Hot Rod” Blankenship is one of the best kickers in the country. Fans at the stadium booed the decision heartily, and fans on social media were just as upset.
As you can see below, many ripped the decision via Twitter:
Kirby said he was getting on the Hot Rod for Hiesman. And then doesn’t give him the chance to win it ?
— Dex (@DexterPadgett24) October 12, 2019
Hot Rod just got screwed.
— rebecca mills (@RebeccaRTR) October 12, 2019
https://twitter.com/stonebates7/status/1183100970752004098
https://twitter.com/Z_Fresh7/status/1183100969971789825
https://twitter.com/JaxFryburger/status/1183100949411221504
Should’ve kicked for the FG or at least gave Hot Rod a chance to win the game. Smh.
— t. (@teeeeens__) October 12, 2019
We deserve to lose should've been like this anyways, should've let hot rod in there #SCvsUGA
— Maddy (@BravesMaddie) October 12, 2019
On the broadcast, it was noted that coach Kirby Smart was on the sideline for the infamous Kick Six game that Auburn won over Alabama, so perhaps that influenced his decision. Still, fans were not happy.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
