The Savage Pads Podcast (UGA Football)
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Part of the UGASports.com Podcast Network - The Savage Pads Podcast features discussion of all things UGA football with help from former players and coaches. In its first 3 seasons, The Savage Pads Podcast featured over 30 NFL players in addition to 4 College Football Hall of Famers. In 2020, the show became part of the UGASports.com (Rivals) Podcast Network. Each new episode aims to reconnect listeners with UGA legends - creating a platform for players and coaches to share the untold stories of years past as well as their thoughts on the 2021 Georgia Bulldogs.
Location:
United States
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Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
Part of the UGASports.com Podcast Network - The Savage Pads Podcast features discussion of all things UGA football with help from former players and coaches. In its first 3 seasons, The Savage Pads Podcast featured over 30 NFL players in addition to 4 College Football Hall of Famers. In 2020, the show became part of the UGASports.com (Rivals) Podcast Network. Each new episode aims to reconnect listeners with UGA legends - creating a platform for players and coaches to share the untold stories of years past as well as their thoughts on the 2021 Georgia Bulldogs.
Twitter:
@savagepads
Language:
English
Contact:
2059010515
Email:
dougjbattle@gmail.com
Episodes
Best of Season 3 (Part 2) w/ David Pollack, Mark Schlabach, Benjamin Watson, & More
12/31/2020
In this episode, we recap the 2020 season by revisit some of our favorite segments before looking ahead to the Chic-Fil-A Peach Bowl.
Duration:01:11:54
Best of Season 3 (Part 1) w/ Rodrigo Blankenship, Vince Dooley, Jon Stinchcomb, & More
12/9/2020
This episode features highlights from a few of our favorite interviews this season as well as a preview of UGA vs. Mizzou.
In this episode, Lou Groza Award winner Rodrigo Blankenship discusses his love for Star Wars LEGOs and how he turned down a Florida scholarship to walk on at UGA.
College Football Hall of Fame Head Coach Vince Dooley discusses the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry as well as what he calls the "underground railroad" between Georgia and Auburn.
Record-setting UGA kicker Billy...
Duration:00:57:09
Michael Bennett on JT Daniels, UGA WRs, & Brock Vandagriff
12/3/2020
Former UGA wide receiver great Michael Bennett joins the show to discuss his thoughts on JT Daniels and what he believes is a special group of wide receivers for Georgia. Michael also looks ahead to next season's quarterback situation involving JT Daniels and incoming five star Brock Vandagriff.
Then Cory Amick returns for the weekly pick six segment and my personal favorite part of the episode - his Name of The Week candidates.
We want as many Dawg fans as possible to hear this episode,...
Duration:00:49:37
Davin Bellamy on JT Daniels, UGA's Defensive Struggles, & His 2017 Return
11/24/2020
In this episode, Davin Bellamy returns to discuss his thoughts on JT Daniels, UGA's recent struggles on defense, the temptation to transfer as an underutilized underclassman at Georgia, and his decision to forgo the NFL Draft for a Rose Bowl run in 2017.
Frequent show correspondent Cory Amick then returns for his Pick Six and Extra Point segments. Cory and Doug conclude their segment together with a preview of Georgia - South Carolina.
We want as many Dawg fans as possible to hear this...
Duration:00:46:01
The Voice of Sanford Stadium Calls on Dawg Fans to Come Together
11/18/2020
The Voice of Sanford Stadium Brook Whitmire returns to the show with a challenge for Dawg fans. Amidst a season of turmoil, Brook acknowledges the reality of what has become a disappointing season and expresses the pain that coincides with such disappointment for DGDs like himself. However, Brook urges Dawg fans to rally around this group of Dawgs through thick and thin as he describes what it means to be a true Georgia Bulldog.
Frequent show correspondent Cory Amick then returns for his...
Duration:00:50:59
Jeb Blazevich / Keeping Perspective After UGA's Loss to Florida
11/10/2020
Former UGA Tight End Jeb Blazevich returns to the podcast as the show's first guest to appear 3 times across its 3 seasons. In Jeb's junior year at UGA, a 24-10 loss to Florida cemented the 2016 season as a loss in the minds of Dawg fans. One year later, Jeb and his teammates leveraged the lessons learned from 2016 to reach the National Championship. In this episode, Jeb discusses how the Dawgs were able to keep an eye on the prize throughout the ups and downs of his playing career.
In our...
Duration:00:44:03
Benjamin Watson on Post-Football Plans, Chasing Champ, & Georgia-Florida
11/7/2020
Bart Starr Award-Winner and Super Bowl Champion Benjamin Watson returns to the podcast to update Dawg fans on his life and career after retiring from a 15 year stint in the NFL. Benjamin discusses the Why or Why Not podcast that he and his wife recently launched as well as the Divided Hearts of America documentary film the couple recently produced. He also updates listeners on his career aspirations pertaining to politics and sports broadcasting.
As the conversation transitions to football,...
Duration:00:48:01
Jon Stinchcomb on Stetson Bennett & The UGA Offense
10/29/2020
Former NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion tackle Jon Stinchcomb joins the show to share his outlook on the Stetson Bennett and the Georgia offense after its second half collapse in Tuscaloosa.
Then, frequent show guest Cory Amick returns for a bit of comic relief for Dawg fans followed by a look ahead to the Dawgs upcoming matchup with the Kentucky Wildcats.
We want as many Dawg fans as possible to hear this one, so we're giving away a few Chick-Fil-A meal gift cards on Twitter. Simply...
Duration:00:39:21
Billy Bennett on Beating Bama & Touring with MGMT
10/16/2020
Record-setting UGA kicker Billy Bennett joins the show to discuss the kick that brought Georgia it's first win in Bryant-Denny Stadium, the time he toured with Grammy-award winning band MGMT, and the time he acted alongside Matthew McConnaughey in We Are Marshall.
Then, Cory Amick returns for this week's Extra Point - where Doug and Cory discuss Georgia's upcoming showdown with Alabama before making score predictions.
We want as many Dawg fans as possible to hear this one, so we're giving...
Duration:00:43:06
David Pollack on The Georgia vs. Alabama Matchup
10/14/2020
With ESPN's College Gameday headed to Tuscaloosa for Georgia's game against the Crimson Tide this Saturday, College Football Hall of Famer and ESPN analyst David Pollack joins the show to break down Georgia's matchup with Alabama.
Then, frequent show correspondent Cory Amick returns for our weekly pick 6 segment where we make picks for each of this week's biggest games while discussing the college football landscape.
We want as many Dawg fans as possible to hear this one so we're giving...
Duration:00:32:01
Asher Allen on UGA's 2007 Victory over Alabama
10/13/2020
Asher Allen led the Dawgs in tackles in their last win at Bryant-Denny Stadium in 2007. He joins the show to discuss memorable moments from the 2007 season as well as his thoughts on Georgia's dominant defense going into this weekend's matchup with Alabama.
Then, Cory Amick rejoins the show to break down Ten Stats That Tell The Story of UGA-Tennessee.
This Hotworx-sponsored episode is part one of a three-part Alabama week series. SUBSCRIBE to be among the first to hear parts two and...
Duration:00:38:54
Keith Marshall on His Career & UGA/Tennessee
10/9/2020
RBU alum and former Washington Football player Keith Marshall joins the show to discuss his career, his relationship with Todd Gurley, and the time the duo called "Gurshall" ran wild against Tennessee in Athens.
Then, frequent show correspondent Cory Amick returns to the show for the weekly Pick Six, Extra Point, and Coach Speak of the Week segments.
This episode is part two of a two-part Tennessee week special. Stream part one featuring DGD Kris Durham now on the streaming platform of...
Duration:00:40:07
Kris Durham on Matt Stafford, Italian Football, & UGA/Auburn
10/7/2020
DGD and former Detroit Lion, Kris Durham joins the show to discuss his playing career, his quarantine in Italy, and Stetson Bennett IV's emergence as QB1 for Georgia.
Then, frequent show correspondent Cory Amick returns to the show to discuss Georgia's dominant performance against Auburn on Saturday.
This episode is part one of a two-part Tennessee week special. Part two, featuring RBU alum Keith Marshall, will release on Friday, 10/9.
This episode was brought to our listeners by...
Duration:00:44:28
Vince Dooley & JT Daniels' Coach Bruce Rollinson
10/2/2020
In part 2 of our Auburn week special, Vince Dooley returns to the show to discuss the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry as well as what he calls the "underground railroad" between Georgia and Auburn.
But first, Mater Dei football coach Bruce Rollinson joins the show to shed light on JT Daniels' abilities at quarterback. Mater Dei is one of the top football high schools in the country, and Coach Bruce Rollinson has coached Heisman winner Matt Leinart, former Heisman finalist Colt Brennan, former...
Duration:00:43:42
Mohamed Massaquoi on the Blackout Game & The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry
10/1/2020
Mohamed Massaquoi joins the show for a trip down memory lane to the 2007 Georgia-Auburn Blackout Game.
Then frequent show correspondent Cory Amick and show host Doug Battle break down Georgia's performance against Arkansas before looking ahead to an early edition of The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry.
This episode is brought to you by The Last Resort Grill in Athens, Georgia.
Follow The Savage Pads Podcast on Twitter & Instagram @savagepads.
Our fourth episode as part of the UGASports.com...
Duration:00:46:21
Mark Schlabach Previews UGA's Season & Arkansas Matchup
9/25/2020
New York Times bestselling author and Senior ESPN College Football writer Mark Schlabach joins the show to discuss his College Football Playoff predictions, expectations for Todd Monken's UGA offense, his thoughts on the quarterback competition, and the time his dog ran onto the field at Sanford Stadium.
Then, frequent guest of the show, former Tennessee fan, and future US hero Cory Amick rejoins the podcast for a recap of UGA's offseason, predictions for both the UGA offense and the UGA...
Duration:00:55:55
Rodrigo Blankenship - Turning Down UF, NFL Transition, & Star Wars LEGOs
9/23/2020
Lou Groza Award winner Rodrigo Blankenship joins show host Doug Battle to kick off season 3. Rod discusses just about everything he can think of in this episode - his transition to the NFL, his love for Star Wars LEGOs, his famed goggles, how he turned down a Florida scholarship to walk on at UGA, how he almost left UGA, his memories from the Rose Bowl, his sports journalism aspirations, his relationship with Quavo, UGAs current kicking battle, and more. Rodrigo also takes a moment to thank...
Duration:00:40:17
Thomas Davis, Elijah Holyfield, & The SEC Championship Special (Part 2)
12/5/2019
2014 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Thomas Davis joins the show to discuss his return to the NFL, the mentality that has enabled him to play some of his best football after 3 ACL surgeries, and his thoughts on this Georgia defense's opportunity to prove that defense wins championships.
Then, former UGA and current Carolina Panthers running back Elijah Holyfield calls in to discuss what he expects from the UGA rushing attack against an LSU defense that he averaged 8 yards per carry...
Duration:00:25:06
Michael Bennett & The SEC Championship Special (Part 1)
12/4/2019
Former UGA wide receiver Michael Bennett joins the show to discuss the 2013 Georgia-LSU classic, the wide receivers who need to step up in this Georgia-LSU showdown, and rumors surrounding his former Offensive Coordinator Mike Bobo.
Then, frequent show correspondent Caleb Guinn joins Doug live in studio to discuss Georgia's performance against Tech, predictions for championship week, and what it will take for UGA to silence their doubters in the SEC Championship Game.
Duration:00:37:25
Brook Whitmire & Georgia Tech
11/27/2019
Brook Whitmire (the voice of Sanford Stadium) joins the show to discuss "Clean, Old Fashioned Hate" in an episode centered around Georgia's upcoming matchup with Georgia Tech.
Brook breaks down his thoughts on UGA's performance against Texas A&M, negativity amongst Dawg Nation, and the Dawgs' chances at a playoff birth.
Then, college football fanalyst Caleb Guinn rejoins the show to discuss standout performers against A&M and predictions for rivalry week.
Duration:00:38:48