After Carson Beck’s move to the Miami Hurricanes in January, the QB1 role in the Georgia Bulldogs camp is up for grabs. In the recent G-Day game, the Bulldogs seem to have found their starting signal-caller for this fall.
Gunner Stockton, the $823,000 quarterback, was the starter for the winning team during the scrimmage, completing 17-of-34 passes for 309 yards and two touchdowns.
Ryan Pulgisi, his rival for the position, playing for the opposition, tallied 224 yards with 23-of-49 completions and two touchdowns. He is a redshirt, whereas Stockton has had a chance to play in the championship last season.
Stockton is reportedly head coach Kirby Smart and his management’s first choice for this season’s QB1 role.
Kirby Smart
Georgia coach Kirby Smart looks on during the first half of the SEC championship game against Texas in Atlanta © Joshua L.
“Stockton spent the better part of three seasons waiting his turn in Athens—first behind Stetson Bennett and then behind Carson Beck.” Andy Staples wrote on April 22. “Stockton’s chance came in the SEC title game against Texas when Beck injured his elbow. He helped Georgia finish off the Longhorns, but he lost his first career start to Notre Dame.”
“Coach Kirby Smart hasn’t named a starter between Stockton and redshirt freshman Ryan Puglisi, but Stockton has the inside track on the job.” He added. Georgia could have pried some other school’s starter loose from the portal, but when the Bulldogs didn’t do that, it signaled faith in Stockton.”
Stockton’s experience and leadership give him the edge over others. Georgia has yet to make any official announcement.
Carson Beck
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