Q and A with Clint Boling...

1. When is your Birthday? May 9, 1989

2. What High school did you go to? Chattahoochee High School

3.What is your major? Pre-Business

4. What is your favorite restaurant to eat in Athens? Rafferty’s

5. What is you favorite color? Blue

6. Do you plan on staying in Georgia after college? I don’t know what my plans after college are but I would like to stay around the Atlanta area.

7. What's your favorite vacation spot? Cancun, Mexico: I went there for Spring Break my senior year and had an awesome time.

8. Who are some of your best friends on the team? I hang out with a lot of guys on the team like Tanner Strickland, Logan Gray, Drew Butler, Ben Jones, Kevin Perez and some other people too.

9.Who inspires you the most? My parents have always been there for me and I look up to them the most.

10. What is your favorite song (hip hop/R&B/Soul/Country/Gospel/Jazz)? I don’t have a favorite song but I really like Dave Matthews Band. I like their music a lot.

11. If you could change one thing about yourself physically, what would it be? I wish I could gain weight. It is hard for me to do that and I need to gain more weight to play OL.

12. What is your favorite movie? Old School with Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn.

13. What do you like to do for fun? I enjoy hanging out with my friends and having a good time. I like doing things like playing golf and playing video games and things like that.

14. What's your favorite meal to eat? Some steaks that my dad grilled up with some baked potatoes and apple pie.

15. What size shoe do you wear? 16

16. Why did you choose UGA? Growing up in GA, I have always been a UGA fan and when Coach Richt offered me a scholarship I had to commit on the spot because this is where I always wanted to be.

17. What's your proudest moment at UGA? My freshman year when we beat Florida and rushed the field was the most fun I have ever had in a football game.

18. What cell-phone service do you have? Verizon

19. What's your fondest childhood memory? Playing basketball with all of my friends growing up. I played basketball with the same guys from 5th grade all the way through high school and we had a ton of fun.

20. What other city could you see yourself living? I really don’t know. I don’t see myself moving too far away from the Atlanta area when I am done with school.

21. What is your favorite Dessert? My mom’s apple pie.

22. If you could dream up your dream mate who would she look like? Jennifer Aniston or Eva Longoria

23. What is your greatst fear? I hate snakes.

24. What is your greatest accomplishment in life? At this point in my life, it would be getting a scholarship to play football at UGA and soon it will be graduating from UGA.

25. Where are the top 3 spring break places you would love to visit? Cancun, Mexico; Miami, FL and Panama City, FL

26. Who is your favorite male actor? Female actress? Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston

27. If there were one woman you could marry, who would it be? Eva Longoria

28. Whats your favorite reality show? Rob and Big

Q and A with Tony Wilson

Q and A

1. When is your Birthday? October 11, 1987

2. What High school did you attend? Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, FL. Home of The Vince Carter Athletic Center. GO BUCS!!!!!! Buc Pride Never Dies

3. What is your major? Housing and Consumer Economics

4. What is your favorite restaurant to eat in Athens? I like Peaches and Red Lobster

5. What is you favorite color? My favorite colors are Red and Black.
6. Do you plan on staying in Georgia after college? I can’t predict the future, but I’m looking for a good job opportunity. I’ll be where ever the good Lord destines me to be.

7. What's your favorite vacation spot? I really haven’t had a chance to take a vacation anywhere. I was always tied up with some type of sporting activity as a child.

8. Who are some of your best friends on the team? I don’t really have any best friends but Jeff Owens, Kade Weston, Josh Davis, Bryan Evans, and Prince Miller are a few guys who I hang out with the most.

9. Who inspires you the most? I never had a father figure so I think I would have to say that I’m most inspired by the couple of godfathers God sent my way in Terry Anthony, Evans Smith, LaShawn Troutman, and Anthony Gaines to name a few. My son also inspires me to be successful so that he will have a better life than I had.

10. What is your favorite song (hip hop/R&B/Soul/Country/Gospel/Jazz)? Marvin Sapp “Never Would Have Made It!”
Nothing, God made me this way for a reason and I’m content with myself.

12. What is your favorite movie? “Remember The Titans!”

13. What do you like to do for fun? Well, I’m a laid back guy who would rather just lie around the house and play the video game.

14. What's your favorite meal to eat? Dirty rice, fried okra, fried chicken, potato salad and some good ol’ fashion sweet tea.

15. What size shoe do you wear? It varies from a 10.5-12.

16. Why did you choose UGA? UGA was something new and I had a really close relationship with my recruiter, Kirby Smart. He sold the program and not once did he lie to me about anything. Coach Richt was the guy I was looking for in a coach. He looks after his players like they’re his own sons. Coach Eason was a guy I heard about from multiple people that had played for him and I just wanted to play for him too.
17. What's your proudest moment at UGA? Just getting the opportunity most kids dream about as youngsters-the opportunity to play for the University of Georgia.

18. What cell-phone service do you have? AT&T and Sprint.

19. What's your fondest childhood memory? I ran in the AAU Junior Olympics every year I participated in Track and Field.

20. What other city could you see yourself living? I really can’t say at the present moment. Stuff like that is irrelevant to me right now.

21. What is your favorite Dessert?Strawberry Cheesecake

22. If you could dream up your dream mate what would she look like? She would be Halle Berry with a mix of Beyonce’ and Gabrielle Union.

23. What is your greatest fear? Failure! Fear of failing my family, son and most importantly myself.

24. What is your greatest accomplishment in life? Fatherhood. Men, there’s nothing better than seeing your own seed born. It’s the best yet.

25. Where are the top 3 spring break places you would love to visit? California, Amelia Island, and Panama City.

26. Who is your favorite male actor? Female actress? Denzell Washington and Will Smith are my favs and Gabrielle Union!

27. If there were one woman you could marry, who would it be? Hold it, I don’t see myself getting married anytime soon so I can’t say.

28. What's your favorite reality show? I don’t really watch Reality TV.

Athletic trainers

People do not realize what all goes on behind the scenes in order to create and sustain a successful athletic program. There are many essential parts that keep a great program running. Athletic trainers fall into that group. Athletic trainers do not get the recognition they deserve. I believe they have one of the hardest jobs in the program. I credit them for all the work and effort they put in to help keep us healthy. All of the extra time that they put in helps keeps the program running smoothly. Since my injury I have gained a brand new appreciation for our athletic trainers. I have been rehabbing everyday trying to get my knee back to 100%without our athletic trainers, I'm not sure if I would have made the strides that I have made. You never see them in the media and you don't ever hear about them, but I call them the work horses of the program. With the number of major and minor injuries athletes sustain each year, no program would be able to keep a team if it were not for the athletic trainers. Although I have had the most contact with athletic trainers this year with my knee injury, I have also counted on them other times since I've been at UGA. When I dislocated my shoulder last spring, two student-trainers were by my side the entire time I was in the hospital. Also when I tore my ACL this past season, they were there giving my parents comfort and letting them know that I was going to be well taken care of. My parents appreciated that and so do I.

Here is an idea of our athletic trainers' daily schedule:

4:00 am: Wake up in order to set up for MATT drills.

8:00 to 2:15 pm: Time for classes to be taken.

2:30 to 6:30 pm: Training Room6:30pm- until:

Go home, eat dinner, study, and go to bed so that they can then do it all over again.

Athletic trainers, we don't tell you enough, but we truly appreciate all that you do for us and for the University.

Q and A with Marcus Washington (The family man.....)

You might ask why I chose to write a Q and A with Marcus Washington, several reason why I chose Marcus to be on my blog. First he is a member of the 2005 recruiting class, second he is my friend and third he is a leader and a positive role model to his family. What Marcus might not know till he reads this blog is that I look up to Marcus. What people might not know about Marcus is that he is the only married player on the team and has two beautiful children (Marcus Jr. 4 years old and Samira 4 months old). Marcus has more on his plate than any 22 year old I know. He plays collegiate football, a college student and also work a part time job to support his family. When I talk to Marcus his whole focus is his family and how he can be a better provider. Marcus was my roommate back in 2006 before he got married to his lovely wife Selicia, we got real close during that time and became real good friends.

Q. What is your greatest accomplishment in life?

A: Providing for my family and ensuring that my wife and kids don’t need for anything.
Q. How do you balance school, football and work and still spend time with your family?

A: It’s hard but I manage. Whenever I am not involved with school, work, or football I try to spend as much time as possible with them. Especially my son because he looks up to me and says that he wants to be just like me when he grows up and I have to do whatever it takes to be a positive role model for him.
Q. How hard is it to raise a family while in school?

A: It’s pretty hard but it has to be done. It makes you grow up and realize what things are important in life. The well-being of my family is my number one priority. My schooling and football are stepping stools to propel me into an even better position to provide for my family. We are making it by with what little income we have now and it does cause us stress sometimes, but my desire is for that day when we become financially stable enough to own our own home. You know, “The American Dream”!
Q. Who has been the most influential person in your life?

A: My mother. Annette Washington. She instilled a lot of values in me that I still practice today. Honesty, kindness, respect, hard work and the list goes on. She has always worked hard to make sure that I and my siblings have had the necessary things for us to have an enjoyable child hood. I never had any name brand clothes or shoes growing up like all of my friends, but I had clothes and shoes and I was grateful for that. My father has also been an influential character in my life. I have watched him work, work, work, and work more ever since I was a child. He has always been the primary money maker in the home and my mother was the perfect emotional compliment, helping to mold me into the individual I am today.

Q. What advice would you give a teammate that wants to get married while in college?

A: Make sure that is what you both want to do, don’t rush into anything, don’t take the decision making process lightly, expect to be nervous cause it is a huge decision, be prepared to compromise and try new things. If you can’t compromise the marriage will not be enjoyable because you will not always agree with your spouse

Q. What are your pet peeves?

A: I am a pretty laid back guy and there isn’t much that gets under my skin, but I don’t like when people talk about other people behind their backs. If you have a problem with someone just confront them in a respectable manner and let them know.

Q. What is your greatest fear?

A: Besides snakes. Failure, and Failing in life; Failing to be a good man, husband, and provider for my family.
Q. What did you want to be when you were growing up?

A: A professional football player. I wanted to play with one of my best friends; we always said we would be on the same team, the Atlanta Falcons, after we got done with Georgia of course.
Q. What made you choose to attend UGA?

A: It was my childhood dream, and now it is a dream come true.

Q. What is your favorite restaurant to eat in Athens?

A: Sonny’s BBQ pit. The best Barbeque in town!!!! DELICIOUS!!

Q. What's your proudest moment at UGA?

A: Athletically; getting my first career start against Alabama while I was hurt and still managing to get 8 tackles and a sack.

In Life; growing from a boy to a man
Q. Favorite saying or motto?

A: Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”

Boys in the Hood: “Any fool with a penis can make a baby, but only a man can raise a family”

Q. What do you like to do for fun?

A: Play video games, play basketball, spend time with the family

Q. What do you plan on telling your daughter when she starts dating?

A: I would like to meet him and see what his intentions are.

Q. Explain a normal day at the home of the Washington’s?

A: I usually get up go to school, go to workouts/practice, work, come home for dinner watch a little TV before bedtime if time permits. My son, Marcus Jr., likes to play video games with me and I try to do that from time to time when I am not playing myself. The rest of my time is spent with my wife and my newborn baby girl Samira.

Q and A with Joe Cox.....

1. When is your Birthday? November 27, 1986

2. What High school did you go to? THE Independence High School, in Charlotte, NC

3. What is your major? Psychology

4. What is your favorite restaurant to eat in Athens? Mama Sid’s Pizza

5. What is you favorite color? Green

6. Do you plan on staying in Georgia after college? Yes. I plan on going to graduate school and being a Graduate Assistant after I graduate in December.

7. What's your favorite vacation spot? Charleston, SC

8. Who are some of your best friends on the team? Mohamed Massaquoi, Antavious Coates, CJ Byrd, Mike Moore, Kevin Perez, Tavarres King, Ian Smith, and of course Jeff Owens; but really this list is just a few. I could name pretty much anyone on the team.

9. Who inspires you the most? My father has always been an inspiration to me in every aspect of life.

10. What is your favorite song (hip hop/R&B/Soul/Country/Gospel/Jazz)? My favorite song of all-time is “Lights Off” by Lil Wayne. It was on his early album, Tha Block Is Hot.

11. If you could change one thing about yourself physically, what would it be? My height. I’m listed as 6’1” and that’s really pushing it!

12. What is your favorite movie? I have two…Anchorman and Old School

13. What do you like to do for fun? I love fishing.

14. What's your favorite meal to eat? Buffalo wings.

15. What size shoe do you wear? 11

16. Why did you choose UGA? Everything about UGA was incredible to me. The coaches, players, town, and overall atmosphere blew me away.

17. What's your proudest moment at UGA? My proudest moment was being part of the 2005 SEC Championship team. Even though I redshirted that year, it was something I was proud to be a part of.

18. What cell-phone service do you have? Alltel

19. What's your fondest childhood memory? Fishing with my friend from back home all over Charlotte is one of my best memories. We went wherever we could go without getting kicked out.

20. What other city could you see yourself living? Charleston, SC

21. What is your favorite Dessert? Mint chocolate chip ice cream

22. If you could dream up your dream mate what would she look like? Halle Berry

23. What is your greatest fear? I hate heights.

24. What is your greatest accomplishment in life? Knowing that I am going to get a degree from the University of Georgia this fall is my greatest accomplishment so far. That degree will open many doors.

25. Where are the top 3 spring break places you would love to visit? Charleston, SC, Miami, FL, and Panama City, FL

26. Who are your favorite male actor, and Female actress? Will Ferrell and Gabrielle Union.

27. If there is one woman you could marry, who would it be? Halle Berry

28. What's your favorite reality show? I hate reality TV.

29. What's your favorite thing about football? My favorite thing is the team aspect involved with the sport.

30. What does wearing the “G” means to you? The “G” represents a lot of things to me. It is a reward to wear it and it reflects a lot of hard work throughout my life to get here. It also represents the history of an incredible football program that is respected around the nation. It is our job as Bulldogs to carry on the legacy of Georgia football and we are all proud of wearing that G. It means everything to me and it is something I will cherish forever.