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Dawgs Shine at the Combine + UGA Hoops Looks to Finish Strong

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Georgia's coordinators now make $2.2 million each, but can they justify the pay with playoff success?

Hosts Jordan Hill and Kip Adams analyze recent Georgia football news and preview the basketball team's postseason push. They discuss significant contract extensions for coordinators Mike Bobo and Glenn Schumann, who will each earn $2.2 million annually. Bobo received a $700,000 raise following his Broyles Award finalist recognition, while Schumann's increase is about $100,000. The hosts note both salaries should place them among the top 10 highest-paid assistants nationally. They connect the raises to Kirby Smart's confidence and Georgia's consecutive SEC championships. Expectations are immense for 2026, especially for Bobo, who must rebuild an offense that lost six of its top seven pass catchers. The conversation shifts to the NFL Combine, where several Bulldogs dramatically improved their draft stock. Offensive tackle Monroe Freeling posted a 9.99 Relative Athletic Score, the second-highest ever for his position. Wide receiver Zachariah Branch ran a 4.35-second 40-yard dash and impressed in receiving drills. Cornerback Daylon Everett surprised with a 4.36-second 40 time, and guard Micah Morris likely played himself into draftable status with elite athletic testing. The hosts debate which player helped himself most, with Freeling and Morris as prime candidates. They also examine the impact on linebacker C.J. Allen and tight end Oscar Delp, who missed workouts due to injury. The show transitions to Georgia basketball, which sits at 20-9 and is projected as a 9-seed for the NCAA Tournament. A key Quad 3 win over South Carolina strengthened their resume, and the team aims for its first tournament victory since 2002. The upcoming game against three-point-heavy Alabama is seen as a major test and seeding opportunity. The hosts believe winning one of the final two regular-season games should secure their bid. In a rapid-fire Atlanta sports segment, they identify combine standouts like WR Chris Brazzell and CB Chris Johnson Jr. as potential Falcons targets. The episode concludes with frustrated reactions to Braves DH Jurickson Profar's reported 162-game PED suspension. The tone is conversational and insider-focused, blending analysis with fan-centric commentary. Georgia football die-hards and NFL Draft enthusiasts will appreciate the detailed combine breakdown and coordinator discourse. Listeners seeking in-depth basketball X's and O's or non-UGA sports talk might find less value here.

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