Kirby Smart Press Conference and Player Interviews: November 7, 2016

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Kirby Smart Press Conference and Player Interviews: November 7, 2016

Kirby Smart November 7, 2016
Kirby Smart November 7, 2016

 
 
Head Coach Kirby Smart talks about Georgia’s win over Kentucky this past Saturday and the upcoming rivalry game against Auburn. He also gives an injury update on WR Reggie Davis, DL Daquan Hawkins-Muckle (ankle), ILB Natrez Patrick, WR Jayson Stanley (foot), and DT Trenton Thompson. Will preferred walk-on kicker Rodrigo Blankenship be awarded a scholarship and how are the freshmen on the team progressing?

Plus player interviews from John Atkins, D’Andre Walker, and Javon Wims.

 
 


 
 

Kirby Smart’s Monday Lunchtime Press Conference

 
 


 
 

John Atkins Interview

John Atkins talks about the improvement of the Georgia defensive line and the progression of the freshman on that unit from off-season throughout nine games into the season so far. The junior nose tackle also talks about how some of the big men have to work hard to maintain and control their weight.

 

 
 


 
 

D’Andre Walker Interview

Georgia sophomore linebacker D’Andre Walker talks about putting on muscle and weight and taking pride on playing on special teams. He also talks about the Bulldog’s upcoming game against Auburn.

 

 
 


 
 

Javon Wims Interview

UGA wide receiver Javon Wims talks about his journey from high school to junior college and then getting the opportunity to play Division 1-FBS college football at Georgia. The junior talks about his progression and growth as a receiver since stepping onto campus and playing with physicality for Coach Kirby Smart. He also talks about quarterback Jacob Eason and what its like to play “pitch and catch” with the freshman signal caller.

 

 
 


 
 

 
 


 
 
 
 

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