It’s always a numbers game for Georgia’s newcomers
One of the things I’ve learned covering college football all these years is numbers — as in jersey numbers — are of great interest to fans. So to hold you over until I get through with today’s press conferences, I figured I’d share the numbers the new players will be wearing this season.
I also found it interesting that nobody leaped to grab the numbers left available with the departures of Washaun Ealey and Caleb King. Sophomore walkon Luis Capella snagged Caleb King’s No. 4 and Ealey’s 3 remains unclaimed.
So here ya go:
1 — TB Isaiah Crowell
5 — DB Damian Swann
6 — NG John Jenkins (that’s no typo)
6 — QB Michael Tamburo (transfer from Boise State)
8 — DB Chris Sanders
16 — QB Christian LeMay
20 — TB Brandon Harton
24 — TB Ken Malcome (just noteworthy because he chose to keep it)
26 — WR Malcolm Mitchell
27 — DB Nick Marshall
29 — LB Jarvis Jones
31 — WR Chris Conley
37 — DB Devin Bowman
39 — DB Corey Moore
43 — DQ Quintavious Harrow
47 — LB Ray Drew
51 — LB Ramik Wilson
52 — LB Amarlo Herrera
58 — LB Sterling Bailey
59 — OL Nathan Theus
60 — C Ben Jones (not a newcomer but changed from 61 to honor his late father)
61 — OL David Andrews
63 — OL Xzavier Ward
66 — OL Hunter Long
76 — OL Zach DeBell
78 — OL Watts Dantzler
84 — WR Sanford Seay
86 — WR Justin Scott-Wesley
87 — TE Jay Rome
92 — LB Dexter Morant
96 — NG Mike Thornton
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55 comments Add your comment
NdawgC87
August 4th, 2011
11:43 am
Lets hope Ray Drew will live up to the expectations of the Number 47
NdawgC87
August 4th, 2011
11:44 am
WOW I was first so i guess i gotta say “first”ha
RabidDawgFan
August 4th, 2011
11:53 am
I love it when a D-lineman wears a low number. John Jenkins is going to make that number legendary. Watch and see.
HINESWARD
August 4th, 2011
11:53 am
Justin Scott-Wesley youv’e got big shoes to fill just don’t get caught drinkin-and driving or don’t apear on dancing with the stars!!!
AltamahaDawg
August 4th, 2011
11:55 am
Won’t be hard to track Jenkins, will it?
Buckshot
August 4th, 2011
11:59 am
what is the latest on the Turene?????
JYD
August 4th, 2011
12:02 pm
GATA
JD
August 4th, 2011
12:14 pm
Hines you wore #19 at UGA.
SouthGaBrave
August 4th, 2011
12:19 pm
HINESWARD,
I’m sure you remember that you wore number 19 at UGA.
kydawg
August 4th, 2011
12:23 pm
The #3 was cursed by Bryan Evans…nobody wants it now!
kydawg
August 4th, 2011
12:26 pm
Did anyone ask why JJ wants #6?
sandman053
August 4th, 2011
12:28 pm
JJ wants to tote the rock.
kydawg
August 4th, 2011
12:32 pm
Sandman, our FB is 270…why not 340…lol (The Fridge did in Chicago)
Cmon man
August 4th, 2011
12:34 pm
In the first usa today coaches poll uga is ranked #22. I cant complain about thats its a good spot for us. Tech fans sorry you didnt make the cut but hey you guys did get 3 votes though!
Born2Bark
August 4th, 2011
12:49 pm
@Buckshot, Turene will hear by tomorrow from the NCAA
Herschel Talker
August 4th, 2011
12:55 pm
Big John J at #6. I love it!
Herschel Talker
August 4th, 2011
12:58 pm
What do we all think is going to be of Jarvis Jones? Are we going to lose him for a bunch of games or maybe the whole season?
dawg from a distance
August 4th, 2011
1:01 pm
Here’s hoping the Rev wears #47 well and plays like it has in the past!
Will he end up a fullback since David ended up a end?
Go DAWGS!
James T. Kirk
August 4th, 2011
1:08 pm
I see a bunch of busts as usual on that list. Every single one of them will regret they did not get offers from the greatest program in the state of Georgia.
Bill W.
August 4th, 2011
1:26 pm
If Isaiah is now #1 what # is Branden Smith?
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 4th, 2011
1:39 pm
Bill W.
Both are #1. They can wear the same number as long as they are not on the field together at the same time.
Lets hope Drew does #47 proud!
Chip Towers
August 4th, 2011
1:43 pm
Lowcountry: CMR said been some talk of possibly one or other going to No. 3 or 4 depending on how much Smith may play offense.
Charlie Hayes
August 4th, 2011
1:46 pm
Big John Jenkins was # 6 in high school. Wanted to go back to his original number…..Big stud needs to be a Fridge Perry for us too in a goal line push…..He’s got the number to do it!
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 4th, 2011
1:48 pm
Chip,
You would think that would be needed as Smith has ran the Wildcat for us in the past. Thanks for the update.
Charlie Hayes
August 4th, 2011
1:48 pm
Class act Ben Jones! I hope you have a stellar year. GATA!
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
1:48 pm
You’ll see a lot of Number 3 on the field.
3rd in the East.
Charlie Hayes
August 4th, 2011
1:50 pm
Chip,
Question for CMR today. Does CMR feel that Kent Turene will be part of the team this year?
Thanks,
Charlie
Nick Marshall
August 4th, 2011
1:55 pm
Anyone else on here wishing Dog coaches will come up with a package for Nick Marshall similar to Branden Smith? When Branden was in you pretty well knew what was coming. Imagine the threat of having a Marshall back there who can throw it a mile, or take off running, or handoff. Could be a nightmare scenario for defenses.
Charlie Hayes
August 4th, 2011
2:01 pm
I dont see CMR using Nick Marshall that much on O. Nick will be a shutdown corner and key special teams player for us. I think that CMR will use him in senerios just like Brandon Smith has been utilized in the past. From time-to-time they will use him as a reciever on an end-around and as a decoy. I see a lot more slip screens and WO screens for 2011 to get Malcolm and Wooten the ball in the open field. GATA!
RxDawg
August 4th, 2011
2:07 pm
Drew wearing #47! Oh man, I hope we can see where this is going
Charlie Hayes
August 4th, 2011
2:08 pm
Chip,
Question for Ben Jones and Cordy Glenn at the PR. Do Ben and Cordy feel like they are stronger and more physical this year than in the last couple years going into pratice? How would Ben rate his strentgh and conditioning this year on a scale of 1-to-10 with ten being the best shape? How would Cordy rate his strentgh and conditioning this year on a scale of 1-to-10 with ten being the best shape?
Just trying to get an idea if we have became stronger and better conditioned on the O-Line.
Thanks, Charlie
WDE
August 4th, 2011
2:09 pm
@James T. Kirk..hey great to hear from you again ! I guess the summer long Tickle Pile at Swinging Richards is over till classes start at the North Ave trade school. By the way how is probation working out for you guys ??
RxDawg
August 4th, 2011
2:11 pm
In regards to Crowell and Smith both being number 1… I really don’t like howwe handicap ourselves in making sure that niether player can be on the field at the same time. That’s just a silly thing to do over what symbol the paint on your jersey looks like. That’s just a bad idea to me. It should be Smith’s choice since he was here first.
Zoli
August 4th, 2011
2:15 pm
I do like the idea of #6 on goal line situations. Definitely couldn’t hurt to run 247 lb. behind 350lb. Try to stop that Boise with your 260lb!
RabidDawgFan
August 4th, 2011
2:32 pm
How about we put Nick Marshall at one of the starting cornerback positions…put Branden Smith at nickel, and Brandon Boykin would be our other corner. That would be great. I’ve heard that Marshall has shutdown written all over him.
CB: Nick Marshall
Nickel CB: Branden Smith
FS: Sanders Commings
SS: Bacarri Rambo
CB: Brandon Boykin
WOW
Logan Walker
August 4th, 2011
2:44 pm
I love Ray Drew’s number choice. GATA!
this dawg want hunt!!
August 4th, 2011
2:46 pm
This blog is hilarious. UGA fans getting so concerned about jersey numbers for freshman. I would be more concerned about if they can actually contribute or not, who cares what their damn jersey #s are. And woulndn’t get too worried about Drew and #47, if he is half the player pollack was that would be amazing.
M.Bison
August 4th, 2011
2:48 pm
John Jenkins wearing #6 is similar to Marvin Austin wearing #9. Here’s to hoping he avoids agent parties in South Beach (unlike Austin).
kydawg
August 4th, 2011
2:54 pm
Speaking of numbers…what did these guys weigh in at yesterday? How is that different from last year? body fat, etc…?
security dawg
August 4th, 2011
3:03 pm
OK….I AM GOING TO SAY THIS SO THAT MY COACH CAN HEAR THIS…WE NEED THE MULTI-SETS TO BE FILLED W (SKILLED/TALENTED/****4/5*****) PLAYERS SO NO WAY B.SMITH & I.CROWELL WEAR SAME #……DA DA DA DAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! mk any opposing DC plan for both not 1 or the other 1///no pun intened!!
NewnanDawg
August 4th, 2011
3:37 pm
I say Crowell should go with #3 and Smith should hold on to #1
perspective
August 4th, 2011
3:50 pm
who is wearing numbers 12, 21, & 64?
Herschel Talker
August 4th, 2011
4:05 pm
perspective:
21 is retired for Frank Sinkwich
HT
Mitch Cumstein
August 4th, 2011
4:24 pm
Re This Dawg “want” hunt. You, idiot must be a tek fan. “Want” means to desire something. Did you actually go to tek or just the Star Trek conventions?
Natureboy809
August 4th, 2011
5:04 pm
12 Is Tavarres King I think
chilidawg
August 4th, 2011
5:45 pm
Looking forward to seeing #47 terrorize opposing offenses again.
Kevin
August 4th, 2011
6:59 pm
The number is 10. UCF KNIGHTS 10 Georgia 6
Any Questions?
Richt Can't Come Back From All the Damage He's Done to UGA
August 4th, 2011
7:16 pm
He should quit immediately and refund all the money that was paid to him, none of which he earned.
Boca Baby
August 4th, 2011
7:18 pm
If Drew has half the motor David Pollack had we will be OK at that position.
Boca Baby
August 4th, 2011
7:19 pm
Kevin: Even a blind squirrel finds nut in the yard.
Joco Trojan
August 4th, 2011
8:58 pm
I hope you guys are correct about Marshall, but I haven’t read where any of the players were mentioning him in passing workouts. I watched him dismember my hometeam in the playoffs last year and he is an incredible athlete, but his coverage skills didn’t wow me. He had a tough time with our Zack Walker in coverage. To his credit, he was the only corner I watched attempt to cover him 1on 1 all year. His speed and ball skills were incredible. He had the potential, but he was really never challenged by elite talent in high school on defense.
Concrete Pete
August 4th, 2011
10:44 pm
Joco, did Marshall play most of the game at CB as well as QB?
Crowell's facebook page/Lowcountry bulldawg is a d---he
August 4th, 2011
11:14 pm
Crowell chose #1 because that’s how high he can count.
6 -7 in ‘11 fleabags….
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PatriotBlue
August 8th, 2011
1:57 pm
Yes, Nick Marshall played DB most snaps as well as QB.