ThemDawgsIsHell
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but according to all the dog faithful he isn't actually the number 1 QB, you got guys in this thread talking about him losing ranking playing at Bufford. and also with how much you talk up the guy you have, apparently yall don't think Raiola was ever worth the #1 ranking because Puglisi is better.
so now yall are saying that not only was Smart directly lying about needing another qb; but he is also shallow enough to chase online recruiting rankings, got to get the "#1 qb" even though you are ready to cut him for the next defender that wants in.
its pure copium. not saying its unique to you guys, you can find plenty of examples in the RF right now; just pointing out your arguments are just there to make yourselves feel better, not that they are true.
Raiola was the #1 QB at the time he committed, but dropped a spot or two after his senior season at Buford. (#3-On3, #2-247).
All of the Georgia scholarship QBs were top 10 in the nation in their respective class. (Beck, Vandergriff, Stockton) So, it's not exactly anything new to Georgia.
Carson Beck returning is what really changed things. Plus, Stockton as backup QB has 3 more years of eligibility. Had Raiola came to Georgia, he would have just transferred out after Stockton was named starter the next year.
Also, I think it sets things up nicely for the #1 QB in 2026, Julien Lewis (local GA kid), if he would decide to come.
Yes, Kirby wants 4 scholarship QBs, with Vandergriff transferring to KY, that leaves us at 3. So, he might take a developmental QB from the portal.
This isn't the NFL, nobody was cut. Raiola's people saw the situation unfold at Georgia and knew he was unlikely to take any meaningful snaps at Georgia for 2 or 3 years and did what they thought was best. I'm sure he got quite of bit more NIL money to try to become dumpster fire Nebraska's savior.
Also, it's admitted, KJ Bolden took less money to come to Georgia over FSU and Auburn. If GA safety Bullard declares for the NFL, I think it's likely Bolden starts as a true Freshman.
KJ can do it all, kick/punt returner and played WR as well. He was the recipient of most of those Raiola bombs.