Arr, Hines Ward be feelin' all sorts o' ways 'bout Georgia's lofty No 2 rankin' in thar College Football Playoff!
2023-11-03
Avast ye! Harken to this tale o' Pittsburgh Steelers' legend and Georgia Bulldogs' alumnus, Hines Ward! Aye, he be confessin' that the first College Football Playoffs did irk his spirits, forsooth! When Ohio State was crowned No. 1, 'twas like a dagger through his pirate heart! Arrr!
In a recent announcement of the College Football Playoff rankings, Ohio State was placed at No. 1, ahead of the reigning back-to-back national champions, Georgia. This decision did not sit well with former Bulldog player Hines Ward, who admitted feeling some disappointment. Ward, a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Pittsburgh Steelers, played for Georgia from 1994 to 1997. He expressed his team's long-standing dominance and humble approach to the game, emphasizing their strong running game and defensive capabilities.While the rankings may change week by week, Ward believes that Georgia needs to approach their upcoming game against the Missouri Tigers with a statement mindset, considering Ohio State's current position. However, he acknowledges that there are still four games left in the regular season and the SEC Championship, providing ample opportunity for Georgia to prove themselves.
Ward has been impressed by Georgia's performance over the past two seasons, as they aim for a rare three-peat in the national title game. He also praises head coach Kirby Smart, who joined the program during Ward's freshman year. Despite no longer being a player, Ward remains connected to his alma mater and will attend the "Home Field Advantage" tailgate event hosted by Fairfield by Marriott, where he will interact with fans, alumni, and others.
In conversations during the event, Ward will likely express his confidence in Georgia's ability to secure a spot in the playoffs and potentially face Alabama in the SEC Championship game. He believes that, regardless of their seeding, winning the championship is the ultimate goal for Georgia.