ATHENS, Ga. — Few people likely knew much of anything about Rodrigo Blankenship before last Saturday.
But one game-winning field goal – and a memorable postgame interview to follow – later and suddenly things have changed.
After his 25-yard field goal helped Georgia knock off Kentucky on the road in last Saturday’s 27-24 win, Blankenship spoke – helmet and “rec specs” on included – with SEC Network’s Kaylee Hartung on live television.
Since then, he has gained newfound fame both on the internet and on campus, which he has taken to heart.