Feb 07 2025 53 mins
Jon and Coach Hayes dive deep into the NIL firestorm sparked by comments from On3 this week and what it means for Georgia’s recruiting strategy. Coach breaks down the top recruits Georgia is pursuing, including safety Zech Fort and five-star QB Jared Curtis, plus the impact of Bryson Allen-Williams joining Kirby Smart’s staff as a defensive analyst.
Is Georgia really getting top talent “at a discount,” or is Kirby Smart just outplaying the NIL game? We’ve got all the takes and analysis!
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01:10 NIL: What It Means for Recruiting
05:30 Kirby Smart’s Stance on NIL & Georgia’s Recruiting Philosophy
12:10 The Myth of Georgia “Getting Players at a Discount”
20:40 Listener Question: Are Players Taking NIL Money Over NFL Potential?
27:30 Recruiting Breakdown: Safety Zach Fort
33:45 Comparing Zach Fort & Resean Dinkins at Safety
37:50 Five-Star QB Jared Curtis: Strengths & Concerns
45:00 Small Private School QBs: A Red Flag?
49:00 Georgia Hires Bryson Allen-Williams as Defensive Analyst
52:40 Closing Thoughts
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Georgia Bulldogs Football, Kirby Smart, NIL, college football, recruiting, Justus Terry, SEC, coaching strategies, recruiting, Zech Fort, Jared Curtis