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Published Mar 12, 2024
WATCH: Carson Beck, Mykel Williams, Tate Ratledge & Smael Mondon
Patrick Garbin  •  UGASports
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Carson Beck

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0:00 – What does it mean to have Trevor Etienne on your team?

0:28 – Thoughts on what you need to improve on

1:01 – What is your definition of a successful spring?

1:37 – How different is this spring from last spring (fighting for a job)?

2:14 – What is your biggest message to the team during this spring?

2:47 – Thoughts on being a leader

3:33 – Walk us through on how and why you decided to come back

4:16 – Confidence level on new players in the skill positions

4:44 – Tell us about the new lambo

5:48 – What about cars makes you a car guy?

6:07 – How is your relationship with Mike Bobo evolved?

6:43 – Were you surprised on some of the reactions you got about the lambo?

7:25 – Was coming up short last year as a team part of the reason why you came back?

8:15 – Talk about playing with your new center Jared Wilson

9:06 – What have seen about the three new receivers

9:39 – Talk about your increased mobility and are you exciting about your former teammates at Pro Day?

10:43 – What does it mean for a quarterback about the new communication devices?

11:31 – Advantages and disadvantages on these devices

On Trevor Etienne and his addition to the team...

"Obviously, we saw what he was able to do at Florida and we're really happy to have him. And, you know, he's been working really hard. I'm excited to see what he can do."

On areas where he feels he needs to improve on during the offseason...

"I think the biggest thing for me is just continuously building my confidence level, and then, working through reads faster knowing when I can take the big shot and then when I need to check it down and play it safe. That's the biggest thing for me in going back and watching film from this past year and watching all the games over, those are a few areas that I can really improve on."

On how this spring feels different than last year...

"Last year, I was coming in and wasn't sure if I was going to be the starter or not. I was competing with Brock [Vandagriff] and Gunner [Stockton] at the time. And now, coming back, having been the starter, I can kind of hone in and focus more on what I need to improve on compared to just trying to compete against other guys. I can really focus on competing against myself."

Mykel Williams

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0:00 – Opening statement

0:15 – Talk about outside linebacker play

0:47 – what do you tell the new guys that are experiences practices for the first time?

1:15 – Who is your primary position coach?

1:26 – What does it mean to bring in a running back like Trevor Etienne?

1:53 – What do you want to get better at?

2:14 – How do you make sure you are not in cruise control?

2:42 – What is the key of playing hurt and how do you feel?

3:13 – How did playing outside linebacker vs. FSU help you get ready for spring?

3:51 – Explain the differences of playing the jack linebacker and defensive end?

4:18 – Teaching the new offensive linemen

4:47 – Practicing against returning tackles (iron sharpens iron)

5:25 – What was the locker room reaction to when Carson Beck got his lambo?

5:49 – How many players have been in Carson’s lambo?

6:13 – What do you like most about playing outside linebacker?

6:47 – What was the feeling in locker room after hearing about Pearce Spurlin?

On incoming transfers and freshmen…

“It’s fun and exciting. I always tell them to take care of their body and to take it in and learn.”

On improving this offseason …

“With my game this year, I’m trying to improve my hand, my hand speed, my pad level, my get off and really just certain things that I’ll need to be successful at this position.”

On his mindset …

“By staying in the right mindset, staying in the grind and getting a better mindset. That's something we walk around in the business preaching. Better never rests. That's the same as it has been and we chose to believe that.”

Tate Ratledge

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0:00 – Is it good news or bad news for your podcast when you say something that goes viral?

0:41 – Does Carson Beck let you eat in his lambo?

1:02 – Impressions on new offensive linemen

1:26 – When did you first see or know about Carson’s lambo?

1:54 – Why did you decide to come back for your senior season?

2:21 – First impressions of Trevor Etienne?

2:37 – How much did Sedrick Van Pran control of the OL and are you taking some of those roles?

3:17 – What has most impressed you most about Carson Beck?

3:43 – Carson Beck's leadership

4:04 – Xavier Truss returning, as well

4:40 – Have you practiced at all taking snaps at center?

5:17 – Is the Joe Moore Award something the offensive line thinks about?

6:00 – Thoughts on Jared Wilson

6:20 – What is Warren Ericson the player like compared to as a coach?

6:56 – What makes Jared Wilson a freak athlete?

7:33 – Are there moments that you feel like the "old guy"?

8:04 – Have you got a chance to talk with a lot of the new coaches?

8:37 – What is it like to do podcasts with your teammates?

9:01 – Have you noticed any differences about Kirby Smart?

9:24 – If you got to go back to your 17-year old self, what would you say to you?

On the freshman class of offensive linemen…

“It’s a really good group, a lot of potential in that group. I think some of these guys will even be able to help us this year. They’ve come in and done a really good job.”

On why he decided to return to Georgia…

“There was a bad taste in my mouth after last year, and of course there’s things I want to accomplish by myself and that I want to see this team accomplish, so both of those things are a big part of the reason that I came back.”

On what Trevor Etienne adds to the team…

“He’s meshed really well with everybody; he came in and has a great personality. He’s really gotten along well with everybody, and we’ve really brought him into our family. I’m just looking forward to seeing what he can do this spring.”

Smael Mondon

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0:00 – Spring practice although injured

0:32 – How are you feeling physically?

0:54 – How banged up were you last season?

1:25 – This year’s team identity

1:56 – What does the team need to do to get better?

2:12 – His decision to return this season

2:28 – What can Mykel Williams bring to the outside linebacker role?

2:49 – Have you talked to Trevor Etienne about stopping him on his 4th down play vs. UGA last year?

3:23 – Mykel Williams' versatility

3:45 – What can you tell us about the new linebackers?

4:18 – Perspective on defense

4:59 – Tell us about CJ Allen

5:32 – Have you looked at all at some of the new SEC teams on the schedule?

6:06 – How much will you try to be like Nolan Smith when he was injured a few years ago?

6:32 – How much have you seen from Ellis Robinson and KJ Bolden?

6:55 – Loss of Jamon Dumas-Johnson

7:45 – Next year’s schedule

8:47 – What is it like being the last linebacker in your class to still be at Georgia?

9:26 – Teammates who may surprise people tomorrow at Pro Day

On how he is feeling …

“I’m feeling good. I’m getting healthier every week, but it’s tough. You don't really realize how tough it is until you get out there and everyone's practicing and you're standing off to the side. I’m just ready to get back out there.”

On the team's identity this season …

“It’s kind of early to say anything right now. We’re just starting spring ball. We have all of spring ball and then the summer and then fall camp. As far as an identity goes we are still forming it. Last year we didn't even know our identity until the season started or even a little bit into the season so it’s going to take time.”

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