Stetson Bennett asked about a potential QB controversy with JT Daniels
By Jake Rill
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Is there a quarterback controversy brewing in Athens? It seems unlikely, even after Stetson Bennett threw 5 touchdown passes in Georgia’s 56-7 win over UAB in Saturday’s home opener at Sanford Stadium.
The only reason Bennett was under center was because Daniels was out with an oblique injury. And last season, Daniels outperformed Bennett, who opened 2020 as the starter when Daniels was out. As long as Daniels is healthy, he seems to be the probable starting QB.
However, it was still an impressive fill-in performance for Bennett, a redshirt senior.
When speaking to the media after Saturday’s win, Bennett said he found out on Thursday that he would be starting in place of Daniels. And he shared that the Bulldogs’ QB room will believe in each other — no matter who is the starter:
STETSON: I was wondering when who was going to be (the starter) comes up. I think everyone has confidence in everyone. We are all good friends. You knew you were going to get that answer.
— DawgPost (@Dawg_Post) September 11, 2021
Here’s more of what Bennett told the media after his impressive performance:
?️ Stetson Bennett postgame interview on if he was nervous to get the start today:
"I was pretty nervous, I couldn't even eat the pre-game meal."
— 960 The Ref (@960theref) September 11, 2021
STETSON: We knew in this game we were going to try to be explosive.
— DawgPost (@Dawg_Post) September 11, 2021
Stetson Bennett: "I guess it always feels like that I'm fighting for my supper."
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) September 11, 2021
Stetson Bennett said his numbers looked like “An Oklahoma stat line when they play North, South, East Texas."
— Jed May (@JedMay_) September 11, 2021
Stetson on the outside noise: "It really didn't matter what everyone else said."
— Lance McCurley (@lancemccurley) September 11, 2021
Stetson Bennet said he found out on Thursday afternoon that he would be starting.
“They told me and Carson (Beck) what was going to happen, on Thursday before practice," Bennett said.
— Seth Emerson (@SethWEmerson) September 11, 2021
Jake Rill contributes to news coverage for Saturday Down South. He has covered the SEC since 2016.
