Atlanta – Kirby Smart hasn’t officially named Gunner Stockton starting quarterback for the upcoming season at Georgia, but it doesn’t matter. Since stepping foot on campus, Stockton has prepared like the job is going to be his. Smart said Stockton's commitment to preparation is one of the things he admires most.

Kirby Smart is not one to hide away from issues that his team is facing. He understands exactly where the Georgia Bulldogs program is more than anyone else. At SEC Media Days on Tuesday coach Smart kicked things off immediately addressing the elephant in the room,

Georgia coach Kirby Smart said Tuesday that Gunner Stockton, set to take over as QB, is "extremely respected by his teammates."