Player Interviews and Kirby Smart Press Conference from Tuesday 08-Nov-2016

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Player Interviews and Kirby Smart Press Conference from Tuesday 08-Nov-2016

Kirby Smart, Ryne Rankin (38), and Rashad Roundtree (39) Photo: Greg Poole/Bulldawg Illustated
Kirby Smart, Ryne Rankin (38), and Rashad Roundtree (39)
Photo: Greg Poole/Bulldawg Illustated

 
 
Coach Kirby Smart held a press conference following Tuesday’s afternoon practice as Georgia continues to prepare for their Saturday game against Auburn. Kirby gave and update on injuries, and the linebacker and defensive line position groups. Kirby also discussed how Rashad Roundtree is progressing after moving from defensive back to linebacker. And, is the team working on tackling in practice? How happy is Coach Smart with the defense’s tackling so far this season?

Plus, player interviews from Ryne Rankin and Rashad Roundtree.

 
 


 
 

Kirby Smart’s Tuesday Post-practice Press Conference

 
 


 
 

Ryne Rankin Interview

Senior Georgia linebacker Ryne Rankin talks about being engaged and his upcoming marriage, he and his fiances’ puppy, and of course, playing football between the hedges and his role on special teams. Plus, what is the “nut squad?”

 

 
 


 
 

Rashad Roundtree Interview

Rashad Roundtree discusses his move from playing safety to linebacker this season and playing on special teams with senior linebacker Ryne Rankin and sophomore D’Andre Walker.

 

 
 


 
 

 
 


 
 
 
 

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