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Christian Goeckel

Christian Goeckel is a Staff Writer for Dawgs Daily on SI.com. Christian has covered College Football for nearly a decade, writing for multiple sites and hosting radio shows across Southern Georgia and South Carolina. 

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Georgia Reportedly in Contact with Transfer Portal Receiver

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A Look at Georgia's Rushing Attack Without Andrew Paul

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Georgia's Defense has Stars at all Three Levels

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G-Day: Observations from Georgia's Spring Game

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G-Day is a Massive Opportunity for Georgia's Defensive Backs

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Branson Robinson on his Return: "It's Gonna be hell."

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Malaki Starks Shares how Kirby Smart has Helped his Development

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Georgia Football: Bold Predictions for G-Day

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Ellis Robinson and KJ Bolden Could Play Early and Often for Georgia

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Georgia Football: Dan Jackson Breaks Down Georgia's Secondary

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Kirby Smart Sends a Message to Georgia's Upperclassmen

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ESPN Tabs Kirby Smart as the Top Coach in College Football

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Georgia Football: Dominic Lovett Continues to Impress at Spring Practice

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Kirby Smart on Georgia's Defensive Line: "I wouldn't trade our group for any group in the country."

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PFF Names Carson Beck the Nation's Top Returning Quarterback

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Can Georgia's Offense be "Great" in 2024?

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Kirby Smart Sees the Benefits of a 12-Team Playoff

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Kirby Smart Shares an Interesting Take on the Return of Nazir Stackhouse and Warren Brinson

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Earnest Greene III is Ready to Take the Next Step at Left Tackle for Georgia

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Former Bulldog Says Georgia's Offensive Line Could Be the Program's Best Ever

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Kirby Smart Calls Georgia's 2025 Home Schedule "Probably the Best" in Program History

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Julian Humphrey has the Talent and Experience Georgia Needs at Corner

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Kirby Smart Provides an Update on Georgia's Tight End Room

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Georgia coach Kirby Smart looks on during spring practice in Athens, Ga., on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
Football

Kirby Smart Updates the Progress of Georgia's Freshmen Offensive Linemen

By Christian Goeckel
Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Amarius Mims (65) against the TCU Horned Frogs during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium.
Football

Three Former Bulldogs Go in the First Round of Mel Kiper's Latest Mock Draft

By Christian Goeckel
Oct 22, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn (77) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Football

Georgia Football: Isaiah Wynn Gets a New NFL Deal

By Christian Goeckel
Mar 17, 2024; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Brian Harman waits to play on the 3rd green during the final round of THE PLAYERS Championship golf tournament.
News

Brian Harman Comes Up Just Shy at THE PLAYERS Championship

By Christian Goeckel
Mar 15, 2024; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Harris English watches his shot from the rough during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship golf tournament.
News

Harris English Among Multiple Bulldogs in Contention at the PLAYERS Championship

By Christian Goeckel
Sep 23, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Joenel Aguero (8) tackles UAB Blazers receiver Amere Thomas (17) in the second half at Sanford Stadium.
Football

Georgia Spring Practice: Joenel Aguero has Some Big Shoes to Fill

By Christian Goeckel
Georgia coach Kirby Smart speaks with the media during Georgia football's Pro Day in Athens, Ga., on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
Football

Kirby Smart Shares His Thoughts on NFL-Bound Georgia Players

By Christian Goeckel
Nov 25, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) walks into Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field before a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
Football

Iron Sharpens Iron: Brock Bowers Says Teammates Prepared him for the NFL

By Christian Goeckel
Nov 27, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Donte Williams gestures in the second half against the BYU Cougars at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Football

Georgia Football: Spring Practice is a Busy Time for New Position Coaches

By Christian Goeckel
Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift (0) runs off the field after win against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field.
Football

Report: D'Andre Swift Has a New NFL Home

By Christian Goeckel
Sep 23, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts against the UAB Blazers at Sanford Stadium.
Football

When and Where Will Kirby Smart Reach Win No. 100 at Georgia?

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Nov 25, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) drops back to pass against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
Football

Georgia Football: Predicting Carson Beck's 2024 Stats

By Christian Goeckel
Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) tackles Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jam Miller (26) in the first quarter of the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Football

Georgia Needs to Find Playmakers on the Defensive Line

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Jan 8, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Davin Bellamy (17) against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the CFP National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Football

Seven Former Georgia Players Set to Compete in the UFL

By Christian Goeckel
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey shakes hands with Georgia coach Kirby Smart at Lucas Oil Stadium before the College Football Playoff National Championship game in Indianapolis, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.
Football

Kirby Smart Shares His Thoughts on College Football's Current Schedule

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Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift (0) runs off the field after win against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field.
Football

Former Georgia Star D'Andre Swift Preparing for Free Agency

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Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) tackles Florida running back Trevor Etienne (7) during the third quarter of an NCAA Football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia defeated Florida 43-20.
Football

Trevor Etienne Discusses Decision to Transfer to Georgia

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Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Georgia offensive lineman Amarius Mims (OL50) talks to the media during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Football

Social Media Reacts to Amarius Mims' 40-Yard Dash

By Christian Goeckel
Sep 30, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) throws a pass against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Football

ESPN Names Carson Beck College Football's Top Quarterback

By Christian Goeckel
Oct 7, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) blocks against Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Darrion Henry-Young (50) during the second half at Sanford Stadium.
Football

Tate Ratledge is One of PFF's Top Returning Interior Offensive Linemen

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Ladd McConkey Gets an All-Pro Comparison Ahead of the NFL Combine

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Nov 18, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts before a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium.
Football

Georgia Football, Kirby Smart Praised by NFL Coaches at Combine

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Mar 2, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Georgia defensive lineman Nolan Smith (DL45) participates in drills during the NFL combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Football

Georgia's NFL Combine Freaks: Remembering the Best Performances from Bulldogs in Indy

By Christian Goeckel
Jan 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Georgia Bulldogs run game coordinator and running back coach Dell McGee talks to media on media day before the 2023 CFP National Championship game at Los Angeles Convention Center.
Football

Dell McGee's Top Recruits During His Time at Georgia

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Sep 30, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) throws a pass against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Football

Carson Beck is Georgia's Steady Hand in a Season Full of New Challenges

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Football

Player Compensation for New EA College Football Game Revealed

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Sep 9, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Roderick Robinson II (0) runs past Ball State Cardinals linebacker Keiont Newson (9) to score a touchdown against the Ball State Cardinals during the second half at Sanford Stadium.
Football

"They Just Bounce off Sometimes." - Roderick Robinson is Ready for a Big 2024

By Christian Goeckel
Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart holds the trophy after winning the CFP national championship game against the TCU Horned Frogs at SoFi Stadium.
Football

Breaking: College Football Playoff Approves 5+7 Model

By Christian Goeckel
Nov 11, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) celebrates after a touchdown with offensive lineman Amarius Mims (65) against the Mississippi Rebels in the first quarter at Sanford Stadium.
Football

Updated Mock Draft Rankings for Georgia Players

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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during warmups before the NFC wild-card game at Ford Field on Sunday, Jan, 14, 2024.
Football

Matthew Stafford Ranked as a Top-5 Quarterback in the NFL

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Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman arrives at the stadium prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium.
Football

Mecole Hardman to play in NBA Celebrity All-Star Game on Friday

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Jan 1, 2018; Pasadena, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) is pursued by Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Steven Parker (10) on a 50-yard touchdown run in the third quarter in the 2018 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl Stadium. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 54-48 in two overtimes.
Football

The Top 5 Georgia Players we Missed out on Without an EA College Football Game

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Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) tackles Florida running back Trevor Etienne (7) during the third quarter of an NCAA Football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia defeated Florida 43-20.
Football

Will Georgia have a Feature Back in 2024?

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Nov 18, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts before a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium.
Football

ESPN has Georgia No. 1 in "Way-Too-Early" Rankings

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Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (12) makes a game-winning catch for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during overtime of Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium.
Football

Watch: Taylor Swift Congratulates Mecole Hardman Following Super Bowl Winner

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Jan 8, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) runs for a touchdown after a completion against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Tony Brown (2) during the third quarter in the 2018 CFP national championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Football

Former Georgia Wideout Mecole Hardman will go for his Third Super Bowl Ring on Sunday

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Jan 6, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Washington Huskies offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb talks to the media during media day before the College Football Playoff national championship game against the Michigan Wolverines at George R Brown Convention Center.
Football

SEC Updates: Kentucky Targeting an OC, Alabama Loses one to the NFL

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Alabama linebacker Christopher Allen (4) tackles Georgia running back James Cook (4) for a loss during Alabama's 41-24 win over Georgia in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020.
Football

Is Georgia's 2024 Schedule Its Toughest Ever?

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Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; ESPN football analyst Kirk Herbstreit during the TCU Horned Frogs game against the Georgia Bulldogs during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium.
Football

The Kirk Herbstreit Situation Exposes a Grey Area in College Football

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Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall (44) at the first day fall football camp in Athens, Ga., on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023.
Football

Jordan Hall Should be a Big Difference Maker on Georgia's Defensive Line

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Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) stiff arms Ole Miss safety Trey Washington (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ole Miss in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.
Football

Will Georgia Football have a 1,000-yard Receiver in 2024?

By Christian Goeckel
Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) against the TCU Horned Frogs during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium.
Football

Brock Bowers Falls out of the Top 10 in Latest ESPN Mock Draft

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Dec 30, 2023; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Lawson Luckie (7) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Florida State Seminoles during the second half in the 2023 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium.
Football

Lawson Luckie is Ready to Take Advantage of the Opportunity in Front of him.

By Christian Goeckel
Nov 11, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) on the field against the Mississippi Rebels in the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium.
Football

Ladd McConkey has set Himself up for a Long NFL Career

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SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey shakes hands with Georgia coach Kirby Smart at Lucas Oil Stadium before the College Football Playoff National Championship game in Indianapolis, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.
Football

SEC and Big Ten Form Advisory Group to Address "Significant Challenges" Facing College Athletics

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Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Hall (44) takes a selfie for a fan after the game of an NCAA Football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia defeated Florida 43-20.
Football

Sophomores Poised to Make a Big Jump for Georgia in 2024

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Jan 31, 2024; Mobile, AL, USA; American wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint of Georgia (1) runs the ball after a catch during practice for the American team at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
Football

Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint Impressing at the Senior Bowl

By Christian Goeckel
Sep 30, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with his coaches following the Bulldogs 27-20 victory at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
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Georgia Signees Make Big Jump in Final ESPN 300

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Jan 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs for a touchdown during the second half against Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (10) in the 2022 CFP college football national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Football

Brock Bowers Should be Georgia's Highest-Picked Skill Player of the Kirby Smart Era

By Christian Goeckel
Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) throws a pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the third quarter of the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Football

Carson Beck has a Chance to Break Multiple Georgia Records in 2024

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