Hope this works out better than the last time we saw this prop.
Hope this works out better than the last time we saw this prop.
Evander Holyfield's son committed to Georgia using TWO BULLDOG PUPPIES (via @RivalsWoody): http://t.co/sQK7wOyzty https://t.co/rUrjesw7hj
— SB Nation (@SBNation) September 4, 2015
Filed under Georgia Football, Recruiting
“And Georgia fans, don’t be turds. Enjoy this. Soak it up. It’s awesome. If you don’t win this year, it’s still not a failure. It’s a heck of a run. Back-to-back in the Playoff era hasn’t been done. So, to ask for a third I feel like it’s gluttonous. I feel like it’s not OK. But we’ll be in the mix.”-- David Pollack, On3.com, 5/9/23
If this kid is half the beast on the field as his dad was in the ring, we’ll be just fine.
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Ditto. His dad had phenomenal mental toughness; I hope grit is hereditary.
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The Real Deal 2.0?
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At least these bulldogs are much older, wiser and more mature than the one at Carver.
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So Crow.
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Crow didn’t have an “Evander” to keep his head straight.. this kid will grow to be a star..
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One bulldog pup didn’t provide enough mojo for Crow, maybe 2 does the trick. Hey! Maybe Georgia should have TWO Uga mascots! All kidding aside, I hope Mr. Holyfield is a holyterror on opposing defenses for 4 glorious Dawg years.
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Just a lot fun to watch these kind of commitment. GoooooooooooDawgs. Woof, woof.
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That pup in the back looked more skiddish than the USCjr QB last night…
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Camera flashes. The SC QB had other flashes.
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More the cheering, I think, but either way pups not used to that…
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Would have lost money on that comment when he let out the hint that his Mom would have to get used to his decision. Since she loves Richt, thought that meant he was committing to Auburn and braced for such. Looks like he was pulling a bunch of Auburn dicks.
Great news because he has the intensity you need with a big RB to rip through the line. The lineage (good UGA RBs) continues. I’m sure this kid makes his own name in this world and the Dawgs will take his Dad as just another proud father in the stands.
Bet Eason has a smile on his face. C’mon, Mecole!
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Beating out Auburn for E Holyfield just means his family didn’t need the $180K bounty paid by the barnyard ground litter to elite ‘difference-makers’.
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Rumor Central : NCAA has already begun investigation.
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???
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http://onlineathens.com/sports/college-sports/2011-10-15/white-woods-puts-puppy-business-bed
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It’s no secret that BullDog head wanted Georgia to accept his puppy line as a replacement line given the controversy over the life spans of the current UGA bulldogs. I’ve watched him leap over seats and run to the panning camera in order to get the chance to point at that painted head. He wasn’t carrying his cane at the time.
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He never misses a chance at face (head) time, that’s for sure. My brother actually tailgated with him last year and said he was an awesome guy. Guess his mug is becoming a fall tradition.
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Man is all about promoting that paint job… $
He ran over my best friends kid in route to that pointing routine. I know …accidents happen. I’m sure he was embarrassed. But it’s kinda silly.
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I chatted with him once at the WLOCP while his wife and my daughter were in one of the shops looking (we were both beat) and as long as there isn’t a camera around, he really is a nice guy.
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Early enrollee?
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Use one of those as Uga instead of the unhealthy, obese ones the Seiler family keeps shoving down everyone’s throats.
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Amen.
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I’m hearing the new one looks a lot better, but I haven’t seen him personally.
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Slam sedans & Pizza Lunchables… #SoCrow#
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Oh yeah… He’s the #5 RB in the ’16 class on top of the guy’s we’ve pulled since Gurley & Marshall started the trend… Not too shabby… & we’re leaders on a top ’17 & ’18 kid… Amazing RB recruiting…
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#5 with 247, #4 with Rivals.
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And either way, the to RB in GA.
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The only thing that could have the dog show better is if one had a bite taken out of its ear
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I talked with Evander in April at a fundraiser, he was very close to the vest with Elijah’s college choice. He said he had really been stressing the academic and degree aspect with his son. He said he knew better than anyone that sports don’t last very long. He did say Elijah really liked Georgia and Momma really wanted him to go there. I told him Momma usually get’s what Momma wants and he laughed and said “you got that right”.
I think he’ll be a great one.
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Maybe Elijah will major in finance.
http://my.xfinity.com/slideshow/sports-richestorags/5/
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He talked a little about his money problems. He said his own lack of education was the reason for the majority of them and that’s why he’s so big on his kids getting an education.
Interestingly, James Brown said the exact same thing, That’s why he was always telling black kids to stay in school and study.
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James Brown fathered 9 children with 4 women. He was born in 1933. Evander fathered 12 children with 6 women. Evander earner over 250 million in the ring and is behind in child support payments. I get the “don’t wag the finger at great people that stumble.”I really do.
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They both came from fatherless homes, not making any excuses for them, both made terrible life decisions. At least both of them recognize the need for education. I don’t think either one, or most athletes for that matter, are much in the role model department.
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I’m getting all sweaty again.
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Has Herbie weighed in with his outrage over the exploitation of animals for recruiting purposes?
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No but PETA suggested Georgia get an animatronic dog instead of Uga one time…
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Those people are idiots. I remember Herbstreit was apoplectic about Crowell’s announcement on signing day.
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Don’t know if this has been mentioned anywhere on GTP today, but I think the McEachern/Buford game is televised tonight…great chance to see a couple of future Dawgs in action..
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Seems I’m wrong about that. (HS football on TV)..Sorry .
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Yeah…GPB doesn’t seem to be carrying games this year for some reason. Or they haven’t yet.
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Just watched his highlight film. He runs VERY similar to Thomas Brown in terms of balance and style. Not quite as strong, but with a little more lateral quickness.
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Met this kid at the Dwarf House in Hapeville…welcome aboard young man.
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Why can’t we ever get tall running backs…
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Duh…Cause the defense can see a tall guy coming on the 3rd & long draw play. #carltonthomas
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