During last month’s Southeastern Conference football media days event in Tampa, Florida, a reporter asked Georgia coach Kirby Smart about the concerns his Bulldogs have at receiver.
“I’m just very thankful that people like you keep questioning them,” Smart replied, “because the more you question them, the more it helps me motivate them.”
The Bulldogs are between their first and second scrimmages of the preseason, and receivers are still having to field questions about their perceived weakness compared to other position groups. Gone from last season’s team are Zachariah Branch, Dillon Bell and Colbie Young, who combined on 134 catches for 1,427 yards.
Sacovie White-Helton had only eight receptions for 70 yards last season and is familiar with the topic.
“We’ve just decided to keep our heads down and to keep working,” said White-Helton, who starred at Cass High School in Cartersville. “We believe that hard work pays off. People have opinions on everything. One week they may love you. One week they may not.