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Kirby Smart explains defensive game plan for Notre Dame, keeping Gunner Stockton healthy for Georgia CFP run
“He’s a tremendous athlete. You’re playing pass and he takes off running. When it’s a drop-back pass, you’re trying to stop everybody else. The 4-6 rushers are responsible for Riley (Leonard). Most of our rushers aren’t quite the athlete he is. When you put a 300-pound blocker on a defensive lineman he’s got to beat that guy and get to the quarterback, it’s a challenge. He can throw the fade routes. He can throw timing routes. He can run. He’s hard to tackle, really hard to tackle. We told our players, when you approach him, you better approach him with the attitude that he’s a back, and you’ve got to wrap him up and get him on the ground.”
In a press conference ahead of Georgia’s highly anticipated matchup against Notre Dame, head coach Kirby Smart revealed his defensive game plan for containing the Fighting Irish’s explosive offense. Smart emphasized the importance of pressuring Notre Dame’s quarterback and disrupting their passing game, while also maintaining discipline in defending the run.
Additionally, Smart addressed the importance of keeping star quarterback Gunner Stockton healthy for Georgia’s potential College Football Playoff run. With Stockton leading the Bulldogs to an undefeated season so far, Smart emphasized the need to protect their key player and ensure he is at his best for the crucial games ahead.
As Georgia looks to solidify their spot as a top contender for the national championship, Smart’s strategic approach to both defense and player health will be crucial in achieving their ultimate goal. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting and high-stakes matchup against Notre Dame.
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